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A Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA) between Jefferson Parish and the Regional Transit Authority (RTA)
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DESCRIPTION: Request to execute a CEA with Jefferson Parish & the RTA to provide round-trip paratransit service across parish lines. |
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ACTION REQUEST: ☒ Approval ☐ Review Comment ☐ Information Only ☐ Other |
RECOMMENDATION:
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Authorize the CEO to approve a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA) between Jefferson Parish and the RTA on how paratransit services are delivered in the region.
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ISSUE/BACKGROUND:
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In 2022 the Regional Planning Commission (RPC) commissioned Texas A&M Transportation Institute to study the delivery of paratransit service and operations in the region. This 11-month study culminated with specific recommendations for each agency to implement that will improve efficiency and service delivery to our communities.
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DISCUSSION:
This CEA identifies the respective service area and eliminates transfers. Historically the two agencies would hand off passengers at or near the parish boundaries, this was eliminated in mid-March of 2022. Since then, the RTA has been providing one-way return trips for residents of Jefferson Parish. This requires clients of both agencies to book two one-way trips, this is a burden for clients and an inefficient use of the RTA’s resources.
This CEA provides clear guidance based on the recommendations of the Texas A&M Transportation Institutes report, that each agency should provide round trip service into the neighboring parish based on the residency of the client.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
It is projected that this will either be a cost savings to the RTA or be cost neutral as it drastically reduces the agency footprint.
NEXT STEPS:
Upon Board approval, staff will execute the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution
2. Draft of the CEA document
Prepared By: Dawn Collins
Title: Executive Assistant
Reviewed By: Gizelle Banks
Title: Chief Financial Officer
Reviewed By: Justin Cayless
Title: Chief Transit Officer
6/3/2024
Lona Edwards Hankins Date
Chief Executive Officer