Spring Legislative Conference

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

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

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.

Photo Highlights

Photos from the recent legislative conference provide a glimpse into the energy and engagement you can expect at the 2026 Spring Legislative Conference. 
To browse photos, click here.