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Membership Information |
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What is
OPTA? |
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The
Ohio Public Transit Association is a professional
association which provides leadership, resources,
support and technical assistance to public and private
transit agencies in Ohio. OPTA members daily serve
more than 500,000 Ohioans while employing more than
60,000.
OPTA's mission is to act as a unified voice advocating
and strengthening the role of public transportation
in improving the quality of life for all Ohio citizens.
OPTA's role in achieving the best possible transit
system in Ohio is to be: |
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respected voice in legislative affairs |
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effective influence on public policy for mobility
and environmental issues |
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builder of active coalitions for transit |
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internal communicator of legislative, professional
and technical information |
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external communicator with news media, governmental,
business and civic leaders |
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an
organization dedicated to achieving its goals
while embracing the highest ethical standards
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Member Benefits |
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in OPTA will strengthen your transit organization
through improved access to information, governmental
decision makers, and other transit professionals.
You can help shape policies and priorities for transit
in Ohio by providing factual information and creative
solutions to problems to state and local officials.
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Benefits include: |
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Publications
OPTA publishes a quarterly newsletter, TRANSIT
BRIEFINGS, packed with information about regulatory
issues, funding, new equipment, programs of
other transit agencies, and upcoming events.
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Legislative
and Strategic Planning
OPTA staff and members work to achieve a priority
status for transit (e.g. HOV usage) in "Access
Ohio", the State Multi-modal Transportation
Plan and in State policies and programs.
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OPTA
retains a government relations counsel to
assure that member interests are known to
state legislators and the Ohio Department
of Transportation. Increased funding for transit
is of highest priority.
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Staff
OPTA has a full-time Executive Director to
coordinate and guide the association activities,
including implementation of the association's
Strategic Plan. The Board of Directors meets
quarterly to discuss issues of importance
to all members and to plan for future Association
programs and activities. Staff is available
to help you solve problems by putting you
in touch with other OPTA members.
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Annual
Conference
Held each June, OPTA's Annual Conference provides
an opportunity for professional growth through
education and training, and promotes the sharing
of experiences and concerns with other transit
companies. The Annual Conference is held in
Columbus every other year, with time set aside
to meet with legislators.
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Training
OPTA offers training in the various areas
of transit management and operations.
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Coalition
Building
OPTA encourages the creation of transit coalitions
and will provide assistance in establishing
local coalitions. |
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Organization
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The
Ohio Public Transit Association is a non-profit
organization serving Ohio's transit industry.
OPTA provides a variety of technical and professional
services to its members and assures strong
representation in the state legislature.
An elected Board of Directors, together with
an Executive Director, guide OPTA's operations.
Members serve on a number of committees that
deal with a variety of issues affecting the
transit industry in Ohio. |
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 Membership
Application
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Click
here to fill out an application online
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