Transportation Committee

City Council Chamber 1. Roll call 2. Approval of the minutes from the April 2, 2026, meeting 3. Presentation regarding national trends in autonomous vehicle regulation, the legal landscape regarding for-hire autonomous vehicles, ongoing Waymo testing in New Orleans, and potential legislation moving forward to protect citizens and ensure safety while accommodating growing technology – Ashley Becnel, Executive Counsel for City Council 4. Discussion and Vote of Calendar No. 35,471, an ordinance to amend Section 162-745 of the Code of the City of New Orleans to authorize an additional $1.00 gasoline surcharge for each completed taxicab and DFT trip through December 31, 2027 5. Discussion of Regional Transit Authority structural changes and other general updates – Ronald Baptiste, RTA Interim Chief Executive Officer, Ann Duplessis, RTA Interim Board Chair, Eric Wright, RTA Board Attorney, Wright, Gray & Harris 6. Adjournment