California Transit Association

The California Transit Association's mission is to support the needs of California's public transit systems through advocacy and education.

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Governor Newsom has signed three bills sponsored and co-sponsored by the California Transit Association to help transit agencies deliver reliable service and advance California's climate goals.

The new laws address three priorities for transit agencies and their riders:

SB 741 (Blakespear) streamlines state transit funding requirements and allows agencies to use funds to maintain existing service.

AB 1837 (Mark González) extends transit agencies' authority to use state-of-the-art technologies to enforce parking violations in bus lanes and at transit stops.

AB 1944 (Lee) provides temporary axle weight flexibility to support transit agencies' purchase of zero-emission buses.

Learn more about the legislation and the Association's advocacy at https://t.co/AfF0vuxmHa.

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Skip the gas pump this Wednesday! In honor of California Clean Air Day on Oct 7, SacRT, Metrolink, LA Metro and Riverside Transit Agency are all offering free rides.

Check each agency's website for details before you ride. SacRT riders will need the free-ride flyer from https://t.co/s5eYSJp4tJ.

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Congratulations to California Transit Association member San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) on being named an APTA 2026 Outstanding Public Transportation System in the 50 million or more annual passenger trips category at this year’s American Public Transportation Association TRANSform & EXPO in #Chicago.

During the conference, MTS CEO Sharon Cooney is also joining APTA’s The Transit Authority podcast for a live recording today, moderated by APTA’s Art Guzzetti.

We’re proud to see a California transit leader and Association member recognized on the national stage. Congratulations to Sharon and the MTS team!

Stay tuned for when the podcast airs.
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Secure your spot as a sponsor or exhibitor at the California Transit Association’s 61st Annual Fall Conference & Expo before the October 23 deadline.

Deadline: October 23, 2026

Become a Sponsor or Exhibitor Today:
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Local voices. Local choices. A stronger future for transit.

The California Transit Association joins transportation leaders statewide in opposing Prop 43, which would raise the threshold for voter-led transit funding measures to a two-thirds supermajority—allowing a small minority to block investments supported by most voters.

Protect communities' ability to fund the buses and trains that connect people to jobs, education, and essential services. Vote NO on Prop 43.

Learn more: https://t.co/vc98G0wOoP

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The California Transit Association team was happy to join this year’s Mobility 21 Summit and connect with mobility leaders and partners to discuss the future of transportation. Thank you to those who stopped by our booth! The Association was also proud to support the Summit this year as a Bronze Sponsor.

Continue the conversation about transit at the Association’s 61st Annual Fall Conference & Expo, happening this October 28–30 in Monterey.

Register today: https://t.co/AzGzWmR4Bq

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The California Transit Association is honored to welcome David Zipper, transportation writer and co-host of the Look Both Ways podcast, as a keynote speaker for the 61st Annual Fall Conference & Expo.

Join us in Monterey, October 28–30, for an engaging conversation on the intersection of transportation, cities, and technology. David is a contributing writer at Bloomberg whose work has also appeared in The Atlantic, Slate, and The Financial Times. He is known for coining the term “car bloat” and is currently writing a book on congestion pricing for MIT Press.

Register Today: https://t.co/AzGzWmR4Bq

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Haven’t registered yet? There’s still time to join us!

The California Transit Association’s 61st Annual Fall Conference & Expo is bringing the California transit community together October 28–30 in Monterey.

Learn More and Register: https://t.co/xoenSZqlec

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Did you know? In fiscal year 2023-2024, passenger fares on California's public transit system added up to $1 billion.

Each fare, big or small, helps fund the buses, trains, and routes that keep communities connected.

This Transit Month, we're celebrating the riders behind that number.

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Let your network know you’ll be at the California Transit Association’s 61st Annual Fall Conference & Expo!

Attendees, exhibitors, sponsors, and speakers can use our Conference Media Kit to share their participation and help spread the word.

Explore the Media Kit: https://t.co/g8PE1wMOJY

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ONLY TWO WEEKS LEFT to secure the Association’s discounted room rate of $305 per night, plus tax. Rooms booked after Monday, October 5 are subject to availability and the hotel’s standard room rate.

Reserve your room and start planning your conference experience today: https://t.co/UYiTvubhbJ

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Showcase your vehicle to key agency leaders and decision-makers at the California Transit Association 61st Annual Fall Conference & Expo in Monterey.

The California Transit Association's 61st Annual Fall Conference & Expo, presented by @Accenture and hosted in partnership with @MST_TransitNews, brings together the top voices in transit, including agency leaders, operations staff, industry partners, vendors, and stakeholders from across the state for three days of education, networking, and collaboration.

Secure your space: https://t.co/iFepAe5lBD

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Curious how far your dollar can go on Southern California transit? Here's a look at some of the free and discounted fares available across the region:

VCTC (Ventura County) — Free or discounted rides for veterans and active-duty military year-round with valid ID. A new Free Fare Days Program also kicks off October 7, 2026 and runs through June 2027.

LA Metro — Reduced fares for seniors, students, riders with disabilities, and low-income riders through the LIFE program.

Metrolink — Everyday discounts for children, students, seniors, riders with disabilities, veterans, and active military, plus several free ride days throughout the year like Transit Equity Day and California Clean Air Day.

Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) — Free rides for youth 18 and under on all fixed-route and GoMicro buses through December 31, 2026.

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Curious how far your dollar can go on Bay Area transit? Here's a look at some of the free and discounted fares available across the region:

SF Muni — Free for all youth 18 and under. No income check, no ID needed, no Clipper required. Just hop on.

BART — Youth Clipper card gets you 50% off. Kids 4 and under always ride free.

Caltrain — Clipper Youth cardholders ride for just $1 one-way, any zone. That's it. That's the deal.

Marin Transit — 10% off with Clipper countywide, plus free or reduced Youth Passes for income-qualified students.

Sonoma County Transit — Free rides for veterans with valid ID, every day of the year.

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One month out!

Make plans to join transit professionals and industry leaders from across California in Monterey, October 28–30, for three days of connection, conversation, and all things transit.

Register today: https://t.co/xoenSZqlec

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Technical Tours Are Coming to Monterey!

Join the California Transit Association and Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST) at the 61st Annual Fall Conference & Expo for three exclusive technical tours showcasing innovation, accessibility, and the future of public transportation.

Explore MST’s TAP2RIDE open-loop fare payment system, tour the Mobility Services Center in Salinas to learn about accessibility and mobility programs, or get a behind-the-scenes look at the construction of SURF! Bus Rapid Transit along Highway 1.

Attendees can register for tours at the MST host table next to the registration desk in the Serra Lobby.

Register today: https://t.co/7Tq7eeg6Ss

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Join internationally recognized public transit expert and author Jarrett Walker at the California Transit Association’s 61st Annual Fall Conference & Expo, October 28–30 in Monterey.

Walker will lead two sessions focused on navigating change in transit: Making Service Decisions in Uncertain Times, a workshop on managing budget crises and difficult service reductions, and Navigating Change: Leadership, Innovation, and Implementation, where he’ll share insights from his work with Monterey Salinas Transit and join agency leaders for a discussion on network redesigns, community engagement, and implementation.

Register today to learn directly from one of public transit’s leading experts:
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For #TransitMonth, we're breaking down exactly how to get your Clipper (Bay Area) or TAP (LA) card, online or in person, so you can hop on your next ride hassle-free.

For more information, visit https://t.co/ADSghyz1jD (Bay Area) or https://t.co/vE3Kh6hXpe (LA).

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585 million miles.

That's how far public transit vehicles traveled on California's State Highway System in 2023–24, enough to circle the Earth over 23,000 times.

This Transit Month, we're celebrating the quiet power of public transportation moving California forward.