MPTA Business Meeting - June 24, 2026

The City of Charlotte's Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority (MPTA) held a business meeting on June 24, 2026, focusing on several key procurement and operational topics. The board discussed and approved updated transit rules and regulations, formalized their membership in the Charlotte Area Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CARPO), and adopted an employee transition and retention policy to support the transfer of employees from the city to MPTA. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to an extensive presentation on the IT infrastructure plan for MPTA, outlining a $14 million budget for year-one technology investments including hardware, software, and cloud services to ensure operational independence and future scalability. The board also approved the organizational structure with direct reports to the board and received updates on the CEO search and HR policies. The meeting concluded with recognition of transit workers and plans for future strategic discussions and committee work.