OTE Program Agenda

Speaker Annie Sovcik, Busing on the Lookout

At last year’s OTE, OPTA launched a research project designed to position the industry to make a strong case for funding from the Cap and Trade Greenhouse Gas Reduction Account.... Read More

This session will cover off the responsibilities of an employer when someone is hurt on the job, from the time of report of injury, and through the entire process.  We’ll... Read More

Hear from OSBA and the DRP team as we discuss where the DRP project stands today, what tools/templates and training will be available to bus operators, and next steps as... Read More

From Cannabis legalization to zero-tolerance for commercial drivers, 2018 is bringing a host of new changes which will impact how bus companies and drivers deal with alcohol and drug related... Read More

The transportation sector is the largest GHG emitting sector in Ontario (producing up to 59MT of a total of more than 166MT of CO2E from all sources). While a small... Read More

This session will host an expert from the insurance sector to talk about the necessary steps to take, or not to take, in the unlikely event of an accident. Reduce... Read More

School bus drivers are pulled between having their eyes on the road and managing the growing list of behavioral problems from students. This workshop will cover practical tools on how... Read More

This session will challenge you to think about the future and your technology priorities, with a focus on trends in technology that will improve the passenger experience. Moderator(s) Sasha Pejcic,... Read More

This session will focus on the recent US mandate and enforcement of mandatory electronic logging devices for commercial vehicles. Our speaker, an FMCSA enforcement officer will address the facts around... Read More

Join members of the MTO Road Safety Policy Office to hear about the legislative changes made to Ontario’s Highway Traffic Act in preparation for school bus stop arm camera enforcement. ... Read More

Understanding ridership trends has become a full-time job. And with ridership factoring heavily into formulas for provincial and federal funding, the stakes are high. With that in mind, we’ve invited... Read More

Whether you call it shared mobility, microtransit or ride-sourcing, transit agencies are launching innovative partnerships to solve the first-mile-last-mile challenge and more. Moderator(s) Doug Parker, IBI Group Presenter(s) Mark Mis,... Read More

How Do You StakUp? OTE Profitability Workshop –   Chris Henry, President of StakUp Inc., which manages the OMCA Benchmarking Initiative will lead a workshop with attendees focused on strategic planning,... Read More

For the remainder of the evening, attendees are welcome and encouraged to explore the city for customer dinner options.

By Invitation Only

OSBA Members Only –  Join President Mark Begg and the OSBA Directors for the latest update on association activities and elections to the Board.

CUTA Members Only

Session TBD Speaker(s) TBD

For purchase on the Trade Show Floor

By Invitation Only

The mandated 5-year review of the AODA Transportation Standard is now complete. How should the transit industry, in cooperation with the Province, move forward on recommendations that speak to marketing... Read More

This two-part session will start with a discussion on how the MTO Enforcement Program uses the Bus Inspection Tracking System (BITS) to schedule school bus terminal inspections and how these... Read More

3:00 pm – 3:30 pm – OPTA Transit System Members Only 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm – OPTA Business Members and Transit Members

OPTA Transit System Members Only –  Moderator(s) Michael Ledgett, Dentons Canada LLP Speaker(s) Andy Pushalik, Dentons Canada LLP

Join us for an interactive discussion on proposed updates to the D250-20 school bus manufacturing standard.  This is your opportunity to hear about concepts being considered for the standard and... Read More

Drink Tickets Sponsored by New Flyer and MCI           

This highly interactive session conducted by P.R.I.D.E. Program Master Trainers will explore how organizations can ensure consistency in training delivery and provide support for their driver and employee training programs.... Read More

Every year, OTE provides an opportunity to hear directly from the MTO staff who work closest with the municipal transit industry. This year’s update will include PTIF Phase 1 and... Read More

Have a Motor Vehicle Inspection Station (MVIS) or garage? Do you employ licenced mechanics or apprentices?  Hear from subject matter experts as they discuss your legal responsibilities and your rights... Read More

Open forum for peer-to-peer information sharing and problem-solving.

Open forum for peer-to-peer information sharing and problem-solving.

What’s the methodology for determining the useful life of a bus in your operation? And how do you map out total lifecycle costs? Our presenters will tell their unique stories... Read More

Ministry of Transportation (MTO) staff will highlight commercial vehicle safety enforcement topics with a focus on the Facility Audit and CVOR Programs, as well as road safety updates for 2018.... Read More

Lunch Provided;  Open to OPTA Members Only