December 2005

• RTA to Lobby Lawmakers for Funding of Various Projects
• Agency Considers Using $4.8 in Reserves to Offset Expenses
• Board Authorizes Drawdown of Reserve to Pay for Projects
• New Board Officers Elected

November 2005

• Audit Yields Positive Results
• Agency Identifies Tentative Projects to be Funded by $1 Million Settlement
• Free Rides Will Be Offered on New Year’s Eve
• Board Applauds Bus Driver for Winning Regional Competition

October 2005

• RTA Unveils New CNG Fueling Station
• Board Applauds RTA Employees for Hurricane Relief
• New Vehicles Coming to RTA
• Higher Fuel Prices Prompt Budget Discussion
• Hurricane Not Likely to Affect Transportation Funds
• Board Hears Annual Report on Workers’ Compensation Benefits

September 2005

• RTA to Offer Free Passes, Assistance to Hurricane Evacuees
• Board OKs Proposed Changes to No-Show Policy
• Proposed TUMF Projects Get Nod
• Buddy Fare System a Success
• Spiegel Family Lauded for Support

July 2005

• Inland Economist Points to RTA’s Escalating Ridership
• Agency Slashes Workers Compensation Claims
• Commuters Praise Wireless Internet, Satellite TV
• Board OKs Public Hearing for Proposed Changes to No-Show Policy
• New Chief Operating Officer Introduced
• Board Members Move Forward on Holiday Bus Service

June 2005

• Board OKs $42 million budget, Short Range Transit Plan

March 2005

• Board Adopts Change to New Fare Structure
• 2004 United Way Campaign Committee Honored
• Board Actions 2004