Oregon Transit Association upcoming events

OTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS (06/02/2026)

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT

OTA Members are welcome to join our monthly board meetings (generally the 1st Tuesday of the month or Tuesday after the ODOT PTAC meeting). We discuss association, legislative, and statewide industry updates. These meetings are open to OTA Members Only. This meeting will be in-person with a virtual option.

Please register for access to the meeting and the agenda (provided in your confirmation email).

American Public Transportation Association Rail Conference (06/28/2026)

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT

More Information & Registration: https://www.apta.com/conferences-events/

American Public Transportation Association Transit Board Members & Board Administrators Seminar (07/17/2026)

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT

More Information & Registration: https://www.apta.com/conferences-events/

American Public Transportation Association APTAtech & Sustainability/Operations Planning and Scheduling Workshop (08/09/2026)

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT

More Information & Registration: https://www.apta.com/conferences-events/

American Public Transportation Association Biennial State Public Transportation Partnerships Conference (09/15/2026)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT

More Information & Registration: https://www.apta.com/conferences-events/

American Public Transportation Association TRANSform Conference & EXPO (10/04/2026)

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT

More Information & Registration: https://www.apta.com/conferences-events/

"Mobility Without Barriers" - ANNUAL OREGON PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION CONFERENCE (11/02/2026)

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMT

https://www.cognitoforms.com/ODOT2/OregonStateRuralTransportationAssistanceProgramScholarshipApplication

Presented by Oregon Transit Association & Oregon Department of Transportation Public Transportation Division

Agenda - Coming Soon

Registration

OTA Members $600 (please login to your account to access member pricing or contact your "bundle administrator" listed on the directory to add you to the agency's account)
General Admission $750
Transportation Options Group of Oregon Members & Affiliates $325 (contact OTA TOGO Representative Kim Curley at kim@kimcurleyconsulting.com for information)
Speakers $225 (Speakers should use this category if attending the conference in addition to the session they are presenting in AND are not eligible for a scholarship from ODOT. Contact team@oregontransit.com for questions)
Thursday PASS Training Workshop ONLY - $55
State Legislators & Legislative Staff - Complimentary

Registration is fully refundable until October 19, 2026. No refunds issued after that date as final counts for meals and supplies/materials have been finalized.

State of Oregon RTAP Scholarships - Applications Due October 2, 2026

The Oregon Department of Transportation Public Transportation Division may have limited scholarships available for eligible attendees from rural transit agencies in Oregon. For questions and assistance with processing scholarship reimbursements, please contact OTA Vice President Kim Curley at kim@kimcurleyconsulting.com.

State of Oregon RTAP Scholarship Form

State of Oregon RTAP Guidance Document

Hotel Information - Reserve your room prior to October 1, 2026.

SaltLine Hotel / 971.601.1082 / 250 1st Ave / www.saltlinehotel.com / GROUP CODE: OTA2026 / Standard room rate single king: $115.

River Inn at Seaside / 503.717.5744 / 531 Avenue A / www.riverinnatseaside.com / GROUP CODE: OTA2026 / Standard room rate single king: $115.

Inn at Seaside / 503.738.9581/ 441 2nd Ave / www.innatseaside.com / GROUP CODE: OTA2026 / Standard room rate single king: $105.

Rivertide Suites / 503.717.1100 / 102 N Holladay / www.rivertidesuites.com / GROUP CODE: OTA2026 / Standard room rate studio/junior suite: $119.

Sponsorship Information

Sponsorship Investment Packages

Sponsorship Registration available for current members OPEN.

Non-Member Registration available July 1, 2026.

For questions regarding sponsorship or special requests, please contact team@oregontransit.com.

Award Nominations - Due September 11, 2026

We will honor colleagues in the following categories at the lunch on Wednesday, November 4th.

OTA SYSTEM INNOVATION AWARD
OTA OUTSTANDING TRANSIT TEAM MEMBER
OTA LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
OTA HERO AWARD
OTA DRIVER OF THE YEAR AWARD
TOGO INDIVIDUAL OF THE YEAR AWARD
TOGO PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT AWARD

Submit Online @ https://forms.gle/8dr3ZRUNsBKmqPVr8

American Public Transportation Association Safety and Risk Management Seminar (12/06/2026)

Sun, 06 Dec 2026 08:00:00 GMT

More Information & Registration: https://www.apta.com/conferences-events/

American Public Transportation Association Legislative Conference (02/28/2027)

Sun, 28 Feb 2027 08:00:00 GMT

More Information & Registration: https://www.apta.com/conferences-events/