Fall Member Meet-Up (Road Safety Summit, Policy Forum, and Committee Meetings)

Fall Member Meet-Up (Road Safety Summit, Policy Forum, and Committee Meetings)Hina Brinkworth2026-03-31T13:17:37-04:00

October 1 – 2, 2026 | Road Safety Summit, Policy Forum, and Committee Meetings
Hilton Markham Suites Conference Centre & Spa
500 Warden Ave., Markham, ON L6G 1A5

Registration opens July 2026

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October 8 – 9, 2025 | Road Safety Summit, Policy Forum, and Committee Meetings
Delta Marriott Toronto Airport, 655 Dixon Rd, Etobicoke, ON M9W 1J3

October 8, 2025 | Sponsors’ Dinner and Reception
La Scala Ristorante, 2601 Matheson Blvd E Unit 2, Mississauga, ON L4W 5A8

The 2025 OPTA Fall Member Meet-Up, combined the Road Safety Summit, Policy Forum, and Committee Meetings, in one event. This in-person event brought together over 200 of Ontario’s transit managers, innovators, and safety experts to tackle key challenges and shape the future of public transit.

Thank you to our Sponsors

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The Road Safety Summit, Policy Forum, and Committee Meetings, in one event bringing together over 200 of Ontario’s transit industry experts.

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OPTA’s Business Members are invited to collaborate with OPTA to provide impactful, timely topics for Ontario transit leaders and their teams.

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As the Largest Bus Show in Canada, this conference and trade show is a unique opportunity for Ontario’s public transit and bus industry to collaborate.

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A joint venture of the OPTA, OMCA and SBO, this one-of-a-kind program teaches fleet driver instructors how to properly train new and seasoned drivers.

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About OPTA

ONTARIO PUBLIC TRANSIT ASSOCIATION

OPTA is the collective voice of the transit industry in Ontario. Our member-driven trade association represents public transit systems, health and social service agency transportation providers, suppliers to the industry, consultants and government representatives.

Our 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.

Mission

To strengthen and improve public transit through advocacy and information sharing.

Vision

Excellence in the provision of sustainable public transit services for Ontarians.

Objectives

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.

Influence provincial government to make decisions in support of public transit
Share information and provide opportunities to network
Deliver programs focused on the educational and technical needs of the industry
Assist members to influence local governments to develop transit-supportive public policy

Membership

Our members represent public transit systems, health and social service agency transportation providers, suppliers to the industry, consultants and government representatives.

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Send us a message if you have membership queries, media inquires or general questions.

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Fall Member Meet-Up (Road Safety Summit, Policy Forum, and Committee Meetings)

October 1 – 2, 2026 | Road Safety Summit, Policy Forum, and Committee MeetingsHilton Markham Suites Conference Centre & Spa 500 Warden Ave., Markham, ON L6G 1A5

October 8 – 9, 2025 | Road Safety Summit, Policy Forum, and Committee Meetings Delta Marriott Toronto Airport, 655 Dixon Rd, Etobicoke, ON M9W 1J3

October 8, 2025 | Sponsors’ Dinner and Reception La Scala Ristorante, 2601 Matheson Blvd E Unit 2, Mississauga, ON L4W 5A8

Thank you to our Sponsors

Marquee

Gold

TeamOPTA 2026

About OPTA

Mission

Vision

Objectives

Membership

Mission

Vision

Objectives

Membership

October 1 – 2, 2026 | Road Safety Summit, Policy Forum, and Committee Meetings
Hilton Markham Suites Conference Centre & Spa
500 Warden Ave., Markham, ON L6G 1A5

October 8 – 9, 2025 | Road Safety Summit, Policy Forum, and Committee Meetings
Delta Marriott Toronto Airport, 655 Dixon Rd, Etobicoke, ON M9W 1J3

October 8, 2025 | Sponsors’ Dinner and Reception
La Scala Ristorante, 2601 Matheson Blvd E Unit 2, Mississauga, ON L4W 5A8