Michigan Transit Legislative Day at the Capitol

Description

The Transit Legislative Day at the Capitol brings together leaders from local public transportation agencies as well as other partners to advocate for state policies and funding that support increased transit services and access. The program features refresher training on legislative advocacy, a legislative breakfast, updates from key policymakers, and time for individual or group meetings with legislators. This program is open to any Michigan transit staff, regardless of association membership.

This year, we are also hosting a transit vehicle display outside the Capitol, and we invite agencies to showcase their equipment and staff.

Program Registration: $125 for individuals

Please note that your lodging arrangements must be made separately - nearby hotels include the the Doubletree by Hilton Lansing downtown, the Courtyard by Marriott Lansing downtown, the AC/Hyatt House Hotels in East Lansing, and the SpringHill Suites East Lansing.

Tentative Agenda:

Tuesday, March 11

• 2:30pm - MPTA Board of Directors meeting
  • in-person at MPTA offices or hybrid via Zoom
• 4:00pm - Legislative training
  • in-person at MPTA offices or hybrid via Zoom
  • Note: optional training to prepare for Legislative Day and to meet RTAP reimbursement requirements
• Dinner 
  • Opportunity for no-host dinners with legislators or transit colleagues

Wednesday, March 12

• 8:15am - 2:00pm
  • Transit vehicles displayed outside Capitol
    
    
• 8:15am - 9:30am
  • Legislative Breakfast - Mackinac Room, House Office Building
• 9:30am
  • Morning program - Mackinac Room, House Office Building
  • Guest speakers - MDOT Director Brad Wieferich & OPT Administrator Jean Ruestman
• Following
  • Individual or group meetings with legislators
• 12:00pm
  • Group lunch - Mackinac Room, House Office Building
  • Guest speaker - Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson (via Zoom)
• Following
  • Individual or group meetings with legislators

Please click here for a sample letter to invite your legislators to join our breakfast.

Sponsorship opportunities:

• Program Sponsor - $750 – 1 available - includes one registration, recognition on all communications and brief introduction at morning program
• Breakfast - $300 – 1 available - includes recognition on all communications and materials on breakfast tables

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