Ontario Public Transit Association - OPTA

Name: Ontario Public Transit Association - OPTA
Address: 5063 North Service Road Suite 200, Burlington, ON, L7L5H6, CA
Telephone: +14162296222

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OPTA’s objective is to raise awareness of the importance of public transit to Ontarians and their communities, to social inclusion and environmental sustainability, and to the provincial economy.

09/01/2026

🚍📰 Transit Matters Newsletter – August 2026 Edition is here!

We’re excited to share the latest updates - including:

✅ News from
▶️ AECOM: What Makes a Great Owner’s Engineer in Transit Projects?

✅ Business Members: How to Register for the
✅ OPTA Takes Transit Priorities to
✅ Round Two: $16 Million Flows to Rural and Small-System Transit
✅ Built Over the Summer, Delivered in Person: Committee Meetings at the Fall Member Meet-Up
✅ To Have an , You Need an
✅ Upcoming Webinar on September 17, 2026: What's Driving Fuel Markets, And Managing Risk by Portland Fuel Canada
✅ OPTALive Webinar Wrap-Up: Driven Evolution of in Modern Transit Systems by Vontas
✅ Upcoming on September 10, 2026 | OPTA Business Members' Meeting & New Members' Orientation
✅ Help Us Grow the OPTA Documents' Library

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👉 Contact us at OntarioPublicTransit.ca

08/25/2026

Policy Forum | Keynote

🚌 The Link Between Mobility and Health: Exploring how healthcare and transit can unite around a common advocacy agenda featuring Cynthia Davis, CEO, Lakeridge Health

🔎 Equitable access to reliable transportation is fundamental to , . Transit plays a critical role in connecting people to essential services, including , while helping support independence, and in place.

This keynote will explore how stronger between the and sectors can improve health outcomes, expand access to care and support older adults in aging in place. The discussion will also examine the importance of building a shared advocacy agenda that recognizes mobility as an important social determinant of health.
📅 October 1 - 2, 2026
📍 Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites Conference Centre & Spa
8500 Warden Ave., Markham, ON

This important conversation is part of two days of the , , , networking and industry connections at OPTA’s Fall Member Meet-Up.

🎟️ Register today: https://ontariopublictransit.ca/fall-member-meet-up/ ✅

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🤝 Want to put your organization in front of Ontario’s public transit leaders? Sponsorship opportunities are available for the 2026 Fall Member Meet-Up.

⭐ Explore sponsorship opportunities: https://ontariopublictransit.ca/fall-member-meet-up-sponsorship/ ✅

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Thank you for supporting us and making this event possible.
We look forward to bringing Ontario’s transit community together in Markham! 🚌

08/24/2026

Policy Forum | Session 1

🚌 Keeping Transit Safe: Responding to the Growing Challenge of Drug Use on Transit featuring David Cooper, Principal, Leading Mobility Consulting

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🔎 David is a leading voice in transit safety and security and will bring a Canadian lens to this important and evolving issue. Drawing on research, industry experience and lessons from transit agencies, the session will explore the impacts of drug use on transit and approaches related to safety, operations, enforcement, station design, outreach and harm reduction.

📅 October 1 - 2, 2026
📍 Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites Conference Centre & Spa
8500 Warden Ave., Markham, ON

This timely discussion is just one part of two days of the , , , networking and industry connections at OPTA’s Fall Member Meet-Up.

🎟️ Register today: https://ontariopublictransit.ca/fall-member-meet-up/

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🤝 Want to put your organization in front of Ontario’s public transit leaders? Sponsorship opportunities are available for the 2026 Fall Member Meet-Up.

⭐ Explore sponsorship opportunities: https://ontariopublictransit.ca/fall-member-meet-up-sponsorship/

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We look forward to bringing Ontario’s transit community together in Markham! 🚍

08/18/2026

🚍 OPTALive Wrap-Up: Driven Evolution of in Modern Transit Systems | Webinar by Vontas

Thank you to everyone who joined our recent webinar, AI Driven Evolution of VoIP in Modern Transit Systems, presented by Vontas.

This session explored how AI-driven communication tools and VoIP technology are continuing to evolve in modern transit environments, supporting more connected, responsive, and efficient operations.

A special thank you to our presenters:
🎤 Henry Liao, Principal Engineer of IP Communications, Vontas
🎤 Sabah Lone, Technical Solutions Consultant, Vontas

The webinar recording is now available for members who were unable to attend live or would like to revisit the discussion.

📺 Missed it or want to watch again?
Catch the full recording here: https://ontariopublictransit.ca/opta-live-videos/

👉 Learn more about the process and submit your topic here: https://ontariopublictransit.ca/opta-live/

Let’s continue to inspire, innovate, and stay connected all year long!

07/31/2026

🚍📰 Transit Matters Newsletter – July 2026 Edition is here!

We’re excited to share the latest updates - including:

✅ News from
▶️ AECOM: What Makes a Great Owner’s Engineer in Transit Projects?

✅ : Two Days, Every Committee, One Community
✅ Planning Ahead: CX/Marketing/Comms Committee
✅ Maintenance Committee Fall In-Person Meeting Agenda
✅ Do You Employ Apprentices? The 310T Working Group Needs to Hear From You
✅ Meet Alice Sun: A New Voice Supporting OPTA's Committees
✅ Upcoming Webinar by Vontas: Driven Evolution of in Modern Transit Systems | August 13, 2026
✅ Upcoming Webinar by Portland Fuel Canada: What's Driving Fuel Markets, And Managing Risk | September 17, 2026
✅ Webinar Recording: Unified Transit: How Niagara Transit Enables Regional Connectivity Using One Solution by RideCo On-Demand Transit
✅ OPTA Business Members' Meeting & New Members' Orientation
✅ Help Us Grow the OPTA Documents' Library

Check your inbox for the full newsletter!

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👉 Contact us at OntarioPublicTransit.ca

07/28/2026

🚍 OPTALive Wrap-Up: Unified Transit with RideCo On-Demand Transit and Niagara Transit

Thank you to everyone who joined our recent webinar, “Unified Transit: How Niagara Transit Enables Regional Connectivity Using One Solution,” led by RideCo On-Demand Transit.

This session explored how Niagara Transit Commission is supporting regional connectivity across 12 municipalities through a unified approach to specialized transit, microtransit, and commingled service delivery.

A special thank you to our presenters:
🎤 Edward Zahra, Director, Customer Experience, Niagara Transit Commission
🎤 Kate McNamara, Project Manager, RideCo

The conversation highlighted practical insights into change management, technology implementation, scheduling and dispatch improvements, shared rides, passenger experience, and the next steps in building a more connected regional transit model.

📺 Missed it or want to watch again?

Catch the full recording here: https://ontariopublictransit.ca/opta-live-videos/

👏 Thank you RideCo for leading this insightful conversation!

🎤 Want to host your own webinar?
OPTA’s Business Members are invited to collaborate with OPTA to provide impactful, timely topics for Ontario transit leaders and their teams. If your organization has something to share, we encourage you to host an upcoming OPTALive session!

👉 Learn more about the process and submit your topic here: https://ontariopublictransit.ca/opta-live/

Let’s continue to inspire, innovate, and stay connected all year long!

07/17/2026

🚍 🤖Upcoming Webinar
Driven Evolution of in Modern Transit Systems by Vontas

Join us for a focused fireside chat exploring how AI in VoIP is transforming real-time communication for transit agencies. This session will feature insights from Sabah Lone, Technical Solutions Consultant, and Henry Liao, Principal Engineer of IP Communications, on intelligent call routing, automated incident response, and the future of voice technology in connected transportation.

📅 Thursday, August 13, 2026
⏰ 3:00 – 4:30 PM EDT

Speakers:
🎤 Sabah Lone, Technical Solutions Consultant
🎤 Henry Liao, Principal Engineer of IP Communications

What you’ll learn:
✅ How AI is impacting VoIP
✅ Practical use cases for transit agencies
✅ Future innovation paths in voice technology

Webinar login details will be emailed once you register.

👉 Register today: https://ontariopublictransit.ca/opta-live/

07/16/2026

🚍 ⛽ Upcoming Webinar
What's Driving Fuel Markets, And Managing Risk by Portland Fuel Canada

📅 Thursday, September 17, 2026
⏰ 12:00 – 1:30 PM EDT
🎤 Speaker: George Southern, General Manager, Portland Fuel Canada

Fuel costs remain one of the most significant and unpredictable expenses for transit operators. Join OPTA for an upcoming OPTALive webinar with Portland Fuel Canada exploring what is driving fuel markets and how fleet operators can better understand and manage risk.

Learning Objectives
✅ Objective 1: Understand what is driving the price of fuel.
✅ Objective 2: Gain a deeper understanding of how global trends impact end users of fuel in Canada.
✅ Objective 3: Explore practical solutions for managing risk and budgeting with confidence.

Webinar login details will be emailed once you register.
👉 Register here: https://ontariopublictransit.ca/opta-live/

07/07/2026

📢 Put Your in Front of Leaders

Sponsorship opportunities are now available for the 2026 OPTA Fall Member Meet-Up, taking place October 1 - 2, 2026 in Markham.

This is your opportunity to connect directly with transit leaders, decision-makers, operations teams, safety professionals, and sector partners during one of OPTA’s key member events of the year.

As a sponsor, your organization can gain visibility through event communications, onsite signage, networking opportunities, and brand recognition at a focused sector event.

🤝 Build relationships.
🚍 Showcase your organization.
📍 Stay visible with Ontario’s transit sector.

Secure your sponsorship spot early.

👉 Learn more: https://ontariopublictransit.ca/fall-member-meet-up-sponsorship/

06/29/2026

🚍📰 Transit Matters Newsletter – June 2026 Edition is here!

We’re excited to share the latest updates - including:

✅ News from
▶️ Vontas: Modernizing Transit Communications with Vontas OnCall
▶️ FleetZero: Recap from FleetZero's Toronto Climate Week
✅ Inside Day 1: Your First Look at the Agenda
✅ Welcome to the OPTA 2026-27
✅ Tackling the Fail Rate Problem
✅ Highlights from June CX/Mktg/Comms Cmt Meeting
✅ Safety and Training Committee Highlights - Guidelines
✅ OPTA Business Members' Meeting & New Members' Orientation
✅ Help Us Grow the OPTA Documents' Library

Check your inbox for the full newsletter!

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👉 Contact us at OntarioPublicTransit.ca

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5063 North Service Road Suite 200
Burlington, ON
L7L5H6

Telephone

+14162296222

Website

http://ontariopublictransit.ca/

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