GOPC is excited to announce it will host the 2026 Ohio Active Transportation Conference on Wednesday, September 2!
The 2026 Ohio Active Transportation Conference will be held at the Conference Center at the OCLC in Dublin, Ohio. This location offers convenient access for attendees across the state and will help us keep registration costs reasonable.
This conference will focus on bike and pedestrian infrastructure, funding and financing for complete streets infrastructure improvements, successful strategies for educating the public, and more.
Planners, engineers, local government leaders, and advocates will gather to learn, network, and gain the tools they need to build safer streets and vibrant communities in Ohio.
Attendee Information
Registration Costs
Registration for the 2026 Ohio Active Transportation Conference will open on Monday, May 18, 2026! .
Early Bird Registration of $100 will be available, available until June 30, 2026
General Registration of $125 will be available starting July 1, 2026
Scholarship Opportunities Available
Thanks to the generosity of the Ohio Department of Transportation, a limited number of 50% off scholarships are available to help employees of local governments and nonprofits from across Ohio attend this can’t-miss event.
This is more than a discount, it’s an investment in the people shaping Ohio’s transportation future. Scholarships open the door for communities of all sizes to access cutting-edge knowledge, innovative strategies, and peer connections that can transform local transportation systems.
Eligible participants include:
Elected officials
Staff in public sector organizations, including local government, public health, public transit, etc.
Nonprofit staff
Don’t wait to apply - only the first 100 eligible registrations will receive this scholarship. Once they are gone, they’re gone.
Click the link below to access the scholarship application.
Panel Information
Greater Ohio Policy Center (GOPC) is excited to announce the panels that will be featured at the 2026 Ohio Active Transportation Conference on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.
These sessions, developed with the support of our Advisory Committee of active transportation experts, aim to provide attendees with the latest on bike and pedestrian infrastructure, funding and financing for complete streets infrastructure improvements, successful strategies for educating the public, and more.
Eight one-house session will be scheduled throughout the day, and fall into one of three categories to provide in-depth information for attendees: infrastructure, engineering, and design; data, policy, and advocacy; and engaging stakeholders.
Sponsor Information
We invite interested sponsors to partner with us to bring visibility to your services and products.
Sponsorship opportunities are available for the 2026 Ohio Active Transportation Conference! GOPC anticipates around 300 attendees. Sponsors will be provided booth space in the exhibitor hall, and will be featured throughout the conference. Secure your sponsorship today!
Sponsorship levels:
Platinum: $5,000
Gold: $3,000
Silver: $2,000
Bronze: $1,000
Friend (open only to nonprofits): $500
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor for the 2026 Ohio Active Transportation Conference, please visit our sponsor page at the link below.
Thank You To Our 2026 Ohio Active Transportation Conference Sponsors!
Continuing Education Credits
GOPC does intend to seek continuing education accreditation for most/all panels. We anticipate professionals will be able to earn 2-4 hours of continuing education by attending the conference.
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