Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners public meetings in 2025
14 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners
The Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners will conduct its regular December 29, 2025 meeting at 350 North Donmoor Ave in Baton Rouge. The board will vote on approval of November 18, 2025 meeting minutes and receive administrative and committee reports. Four new items are up for discussion and potential approval, including a Title VI policy update, an employee handbook revision, 2026 election dates for fare-free rides, and the 2026 Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan.
- Approval of November 18, 2025 Board Meeting Minutes
- Recommendation for Approval of the Title VI Policy
- Recommendation for Approval of the Updated Employee Handbook
- Recommendation for Approval of 2026 Election Dates for Fare-Free Rides
- Recommendation for Approval of the 2026 Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan
Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners
The CATS Board of Commissioners approved the November 18, 2025 meeting minutes, the Title VI Policy, the Updated Employee Handbook, the 2026 Election Dates for Fare-Free Rides, and the 2026 Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan. All items passed with majority votes, with some members absent. The board also heard updates on the draft budget, New Year's service changes, and the ASAP Bus Pad Program progress.
- Approved November 18, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Approved Title VI Policy (5-0)
- Approved Updated Employee Handbook (6-0)
- Approved 2026 Election Dates for Fare-Free Rides (6-0)
- Approved 2026 Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners approved insurance rate increases for 2026 employee health packages. Other actions included updating bank account signatories and waiving specific bus fares. The CEO reported that 130 ADA bus pads are expected to be complete by December 31.
- Approved 2026 Employee Health Packages insurance rate increases (6-0)
- Approved adding Destiny Polk and removing Sunnie Hines as bank account signatories (6-0)
- Approved waiving bus fares for Fire Line Backflow Assembly and Domestic Water Backflow Assembly (6-0)
- Approved October 21, 2025, Monthly Board Meeting Minutes (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners
The Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners will meet to review financial reports and committee updates. The board is deciding on a water backflow assembly contract and updates to bank account signatories.
- Approval of Fire Line and Domestic Water Backflow Asm not to exceed $131,600.21
- Payment of insurance rate increases for 2026 Employee Health Packages
- Adding Destiny Polk and removing Sunnie Hines as signatories for Whitney/Hancock Bank accounts
Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review the September 16 meeting minutes and receive executive and financial reports. Action is requested to waive bus fares for the November 15, 2025 election.
- Approval of September 16, 2025 Board Meeting Minutes
- Recommendation to waive bus fares for November 15, 2025 Election
- Executive session regarding collective bargaining negotiations with ATU Local 1546
The Board of Commissioners voted to waive bus fares for the November 15, 2025, election. The board also approved the previous month's meeting minutes and held an executive session regarding collective bargaining negotiations.
- Approved waiving bus fares for November 15, 2025 Election (6-0)
- Approved September 16, 2025, Monthly Board Meeting Minutes (6-0)
- Approved entering Executive Session to discuss ATU Local 1546 contract negotiations (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners
The Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners will meet to vote on a tire lease contract and a change order for the North Transit Center detention pond. The board will also consider waiving bus fares from October 5 to October 11, 2025, due to service changes.
- One-year contract with Bridgestone of America for Gillig and BYD bus lease tires
- Change order for North Transit Center detention pond
- Proposed bus fare waivers from October 5, 2025, through October 11, 2025
- Collective bargaining negotiations with ATU Local 1546
- Settlement authorizations for Shirley Garner and Michael and Susanne Uber litigation
The Board approved a one-year tire lease with Bridgestone of America and a change order for the North Transit Center detention pond. Commissioners also voted to waive bus fares from October 5-11, 2025, due to service changes. Two legal settlements were authorized following an executive session.
- Approved one-year tire lease contract with Bridgestone of America (6-0)
- Approved change order for North Transit Center detention pond (6-0)
- Approved waiving bus fares October 5-11, 2025 (6-0)
- Authorized $160,000 settlement for Shirley Garner v. CATS (5-0)
- Authorized $170,000 settlement for Susanne Uber v. CATS (6-0)
- Approved September 16, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners
The Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners will consider adopting and levying a 10.60 mill ad valorem tax rate for the City of Baton Rouge and the City of Baker for 2025. The board will also vote on a $2.7 million contract amendment for River North and a $636,000 contract renewal for LUBA. An executive session is scheduled to discuss collective bargaining negotiations with ATU Local 1546.
- Action item: adopt and levy 10.60 mills ad valorem tax for City of Baton Rouge for 2025
- Action item: adopt and levy 10.60 mills ad valorem tax for City of Baker for 2025
- Action item: approve River North Contract Amendment for $2,700,000.00
- Action item: approve LUBA Contract Renewal for $636,000.00
- Executive session on collective bargaining with ATU Local 1546
The Board adopted ad valorem tax millage rates for the City of Baton Rouge and the City of Baker. It also approved contract amendments for River North and LUBA. The Board entered an executive session to discuss collective bargaining negotiations with ATU Local 1546.
- Adopted 10.60 mills ad valorem tax rate for City of Baton Rouge 2025 (7-0)
- Adopted 10.60 mills ad valorem tax rate for City of Baker 2025 (7-0)
- Approved River North Contract Amendment for $2,700,000.00 (7-0)
- Approved LUBA contract for $2,700,000.00 (7-0)
- Approved July 15, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
- Approved entry into executive session for ATU Local 1546 negotiations (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners
The Capital Area Transit System Board will consider four action items: adjusting public comment time to three minutes, approving a $122,769.75 change order for Avail Real Time Signage at BRT stations, closing a $25,000 contract with Breazeale, Sachse, & Wilson, and approving up to $350,000 for ADA-accessible bus stop pads. The board may also discuss collective bargaining strategy for a renewed ATU Local 1546 contract in executive session. Committee reports were not held.
- Change order for Avail Real Time Signage at BRT stations: $122,769.75 (80% federal, 20% local)
- ADA Accessible Bus Stop Pads Improvement Project: up to $350,000 (80% federal, 20% local)
- Contract settlement with Breazeale, Sachse, & Wilson, LLP: $25,000
- Proposal to adjust public comment time to three minutes
- Executive session on collective bargaining with ATU Local 1546
The Board approved funding for ADA accessible bus stop pads and real-time signage for BRT stations. A contract closeout for Breazeale, Sachse, & Wilson, LLP was also accepted. A proposal to adjust public comment time was deferred.
- Approved ADA Accessible Bus Stop Pads Improvement Project not to exceed $350,000.00
- Approved Change Order for Avail Real Time Signage at BRT Stations for $122,769.75
- Approved Contract Closeout for Breazeale, Sachse, & Wilson, LLP for $25,000.00
- Deferred adjustment of public comment time length to three minutes
- Approved entering Executive Session regarding collective bargaining negotiations with ATU Local 1546
- Accepted June 17, 2025, Monthly Board Meeting Minutes
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners
The Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners will meet to review financial reports and legislative updates. The board may enter an executive session to discuss the CEO's annual evaluation.
- Approval of May 20, 2025 Board Meeting Minutes
- 2025 Legislative Update
- Executive and Financial Report
- Executive session regarding CEO's annual evaluation
The Board of Commissioners approved the minutes from the May 20, 2025, meeting. Commissioner Melissa deGeneres announced her resignation from the board. The board voted to enter an executive session to discuss the CEO's annual evaluation.
- Approved May 20, 2025, Monthly Board Meeting Minutes (8-0)
- Entered executive session to discuss CEO's annual evaluation (8-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will consider and vote on three action items: proposed COA service changes, disposal of equipment and vehicles, and House Bills 84 and 179. They will also approve the minutes from the April 15 meeting and hear committee reports.
- Approval of April 15, 2025 board meeting minutes
- Recommendation for approval of proposed COA service changes
- Recommendation for approval of disposal of equipment/vehicles
- Consideration and approval of House Bill No. 84 and House Bill No. 179
The Board of Commissioners approved proposed COA service changes and the disposal of equipment and vehicles. The board also accepted House Bill No. 84 and House Bill No. 179. COA service changes are expected to begin on June 29.
- Approved April 15, 2025, Monthly Board Meeting Minutes (7-0)
- Approved Proposed COA Service Changes (7-0)
- Approved Disposal of Equipment/Vehicles (7-0)
- Approved House Bill No. 84 and House Bill No. 179 (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners
The Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners will meet to review administrative reports and union updates. The board is scheduled to vote on change orders for the North Transit Center and two service contracts.
- Change orders for North Transit Center
- Legal services contract approval
- Approval of Southern Strategy Group contract
- Amalgamated Transit Union update
- March 25, 2025 Board Meeting Minutes
The Board of Commissioners approved change orders for the North Transit Center and authorized a legal services contract and an agreement with Southern Strategy Group. The board also accepted the minutes from the March 25, 2025, meeting.
- Approved March 25, 2025, Monthly Board Meeting Minutes (7-0)
- Approved Change Orders for North Transit Center (8-0)
- Approved Legal Services Contract (8-0)
- Approved Southern Strategy Group (8-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners
The Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners will review several administrative items, including new cybersecurity and access control policies. The Board will also consider contracts for microtransit services in Baker, Louisiana, and various service renewals.
- One-year contract with River North, LLC dba Via for LYNX microtransit services in Baker
- Approval of CATS Cybersecurity Policy
- Approval of CATS Access Control Policy I & Policy II
- Installation of ChargePoint Charging Stations
- Renewal of Keystone Consulting Group and Legal Services contracts
The Board approved a one-year microtransit services contract for Baker, Louisiana, and adopted new cybersecurity and access control policies. A proposal to renew the legal services contract failed. The Board also approved the 2025-2026 property insurance policy.
- Approved one-year contract with River North, LLC dba Via for LYNX microtransit in Baker (8-0)
- Approved CATS Cybersecurity Policy (7-0)
- Approved CATS Access Control Policy I & II with edits (8-0)
- Approved ChargePoint Charging Stations Installation (8-0)
- Approved 2025-2026 Property Insurance Policy (8-0)
- Approved renewal of Keystone Consulting Group Contract (8-0)
- Approved Robert Half Contract Payoff (8-0)
- Renewal of Legal Services Contract failed (4-4)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners
The Capital Area Transit System (CATS) Board of Commissioners will consider and vote on the 2025 Board and Committee meeting dates, as well as the renewal of CATS liability insurance policies. The board will also discuss a workers' compensation claim in executive session and vote on approving the January 28, 2025 meeting minutes.
- Approval of CATS 2025 Board & Committee Meeting Dates
- Consideration and approval of CATS Liability Insurance Policies Renewal
- Executive session to discuss Workers Compensation Claim #19WC115291
- Approval of January 28, 2025 Board Meeting Minutes
The Board of Commissioners approved the 2025 Board and Committee meeting dates and the minutes from January 28, 2025. The renewal of CATS liability insurance policies was deferred. The board also entered and exited an executive session to discuss a workers compensation claim.
- Approved January 28, 2025, Monthly Board Minutes (6-0)
- Approved CATS 2025 Board & Committee Meeting Dates (7-0)
- Deferred CATS Liability Insurance Policies Renewal
- Approved entry into Executive Session at 5:18 p.m. (7-0)
- Approved exit from Executive Session at 6:00 p.m. (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Capital Area Transit System Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will consider and vote on a contract extension with LYNX by CATS for Baker Microtransit Services and a contract renewal with Mansfield Oil. The board will also discuss strategy and status regarding collective bargaining negotiations for a renewed contract with ATU Local 1546 in executive session. Routine items include approval of previous meeting minutes and administrative reports.
The Board of Commissioners approved a contract extension for LYNX by CATS Baker Microtransit Services and a contract renewal with Mansfield Oil. The board also approved the December 17, 2024, meeting minutes and held an executive session to discuss personnel, litigation, and labor negotiations.
- Approved December 17, 2024, Monthly Board Minutes (7-0)
- Approved Contract Extension for LYNX by CATS Baker Microtransit Services (7-0)
- Approved Contract Renewal with Mansfield Oil (7-0)
- Approved entry into Executive Session at 5:07 p.m. (7-0)
- Approved exit from Executive Session at 5:40 p.m. (7-0)