Welcome to The Ontario Public Transit Association

The Ontario Public Transit Association (OPTA) is the Provincial forum for public transportation, representing the views of the membership to governments and other agencies.  OPTA contributes to regulatory, policy issues and programs prior to their implementation and has strong relationships with provincial government ministries and associations that affect the delivery of transit and public transportation services.

OPTA provides a wide networking base for transit systems, community transportation partners, suppliers, governments and transportation experts. The association also provides members with bulletins, annual conferences and trade shows, regional and province-wide meetings, membership directories the PRofessional Instructor in Driver Education (PRIDE) training program, SkilForm Training to help employees serve customers with disabilities, advocacy materials, and links with public transportation partners.