Join fellow transit leaders, CTAA staff, Board of Directors, South West Transit Association (SWTA), and Iowa Public Transit Association (IPTA) on Capitol Hill to speak with your legislators to discuss priorities impacting community transportation systems and partners in advance of the Surface Transportation Reauthorization and other legislation. We’ll book your meetings, you tell the unique story of your system. Attendees will be provided with resources and coaching from CTAA during the event on site as well as virtually in advance. All attendees will receive information on the briefing webinar in early 2026.
Events surrounding the Legislative Fly-in will all be held at the Georgetown Marriott in Washington D.C.
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Mark your calendars for the webinar preparation sessions for Legislative Fly-in attendees! During the webinars we will review the agenda for the event and go over best practices, tips, and actionable ideas for how to make the most of your meetings with legislators. Links will be sent to registered attendees in advance of the webinars.
Fly-in Prep Webinar 1: January 27, 2026 at 2pm EST
Fly-in Prep Webinar 2: February 11, 2026 at at 2pm EST.
NOTE: Registration for the 2026 CTAA Fly-in is non-refundable. Name change okay until 7 days before the event.
NEW THIS YEAR: The Summit
The Summit is an event designed for those in an executive leadership role (CEO, GM, Executive Director) to meet with their peers for a deep dive on the challenges and opportunities facing transit systems. High-level keynote speakers, panel discussions, and sessions will give rural, tribal, small city, and specialized transit system leadership actionable and credible information that can impact their community and organization immediately.
The Summit will be held Tuesday March 3, 2026 from 1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., and Wednesday March 4, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Location for the Summit will be the same hotel as the 2026 Legislative Fly-In events. Room block link will be shared soon. Reach out to events@ctaa.org with questions.
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Register for the Legislative Fly-In and add The Summit on the “Add On” page. *Space is extremely limited. Waitlist available.*
NOTE: Registration is non-refundable.Â
Sponsors
Host Hotel
Washington Marriott Georgetown
1221 22nd Street NW,
Washington, District Of Columbia, USA, 20037
Schedule
Tuesday, january 27
briefing and preparation webinar for fly-in attendees
2:00 p.m .- 3:00 p.m. EST
wednesday, February 11
briefing and preparation webinar for fly-in attendees
2:00 p.m .- 3:00 p.m. EST
Tuesday, March 3
The summit Registration
1:00 p.m .- 2:00 p.m.
The Summit Day
2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
The Summit Networking Reception
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 4
The Summit Breakfast
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
The Summit Networking Luncheon
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
legislative fly-in Registration
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Legislative Fly-In Kick Off
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Legislative Fly-In Kick Off Reception
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 5
Legislative Fly-In Breakfast
7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Legislative Fly-In Congressional Meetings
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Legislative Fly-In Celebration
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday, March 6
FTA Keynote and Breakfast
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
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