CLEVELAND -- Committees of the Board of Trustees of the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) met today. All agenda items passed.

Planning and Development Committee

• Discussed Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Brecksville to share costs of paving Park-N-Ride lot.
• Discussed multi-year parking lease with PNC Bank.
• Updated Environmental Sustainability Management System.
• Discussed proposed upgrades to the transfer table, track crossings and wash rack in support of proposed resolution to come before the Board of Trustees on May 19.
• Updated on rail construction projects.
• DIscussed a change order for Little Italy-University Station, and the re-establishment of the General Manager's change order Authority.

Safety and Security Committee

• Discussed accident statistics, use of new driving simulator and two grants received by RTA to enhance safety.
• Discussed Community Policing Program's effectiveness and expansion; statistics on Part 1 crimes and operator assaults; and recognize an officer for outstanding performance.

Next:

• Board Meeting, 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 19, 2015
• Committee Meetings, 9 a.m., Tuesday, June 2, 2015
• George F. Dixon, III Board Room, 1240 W. 6th St.
• All meetings are open to the public.

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