At a Glance
- Who: Transit agency leaders, policy staff, government affairs professionals, board members, advocates, and industry partners
- What: One-day in-person legislative conference featuring briefings, panel discussions, and networking
- When: May 21, 2026
- Where: The Kimpton Sawyer Hotel, Sacramento, California
Policy Priorities
Hear updates on major legislative and regulatory efforts affecting California transit.
Direct Engagement
Engage with legislators, Administration officials, and statewide stakeholders.
Action & Advocacy
Gain tools and takeaways to support your agency’s advocacy strategy.
Program Details
The 2026 program will include:
- Legislative and budget briefings
- Panels with state legislators and Administration officials
- Discussion of key issues such as funding and statewide initiatives
- Peer networking and advocacy strategy sharing
Spring Legislative Conference Evening Reception
Join public transit leaders and the California Transit Association for hours d’oeuvres and drinks as part of our annual Sacramento gathering.
When: May 20, 2026
Time: 5:00pm – 7:00 pm
Where: Revival, 500 J Street, Sacramento
RSVP by contacting: maria@caltransit.org
*Attendance at this event by a public official may constitute acceptance of a reportable gift.
Lodging
The California Transit Association reserved a small block of rooms for Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at the Kimpton Sawyer Hotel at a discounted rate of $297 per night, plus tax, and a $5 resort fee. You may reserve a room via
this link
through April 20. Reservations made after April 20 will not receive the discounted rate.
Highlights from the 2025 Spring Legislative Conference
The 2025 conference brought together leaders from across California for a day of policy engagement and collaboration.
Panels included discussions on budget revisions, statewide initiatives, federal transit updates, and cap-and-trade reauthorization.
CalSTA Secretary Toks Omishakin delivered a keynote on the Agency’s Core Four priorities and the role of transit statewide. Watch the
presentation recording
or view the
slide deck.
FTA Region IX Administrator Ray Tellis shared insights on federal engagement with local transit agencies.
The full slide deck is available
here.
2025 Photos
Photos from the 2025 legislative conference provide a glimpse into the energy and engagement you can expect at the 2026 Spring Legislative Conference.
To browse photos, click here.