The Government Relations Division is responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and responding to governmental actions and decisions that may affect OCTA. The Division maintains an active presence at all levels of government to ensure OCTA’s interests are effectively represented. Government Relations carries out this responsibility by:

• Building and maintaining productive relationships with elected officials and their staff.
• Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with federal and state regulatory agencies and departments, including the Federal Transit Administration, Federal Highway Administration, California Transportation Commission, and California Department of Transportation.
• Coordinating the development and advocacy of OCTA’s state and federal legislative platforms.
• Reviewing, tracking, and analyzing legislation and regulatory proposals that may affect OCTA, and coordinating related advocacy efforts.
• Serving as a liaison between OCTA, Orange County cities, the County of Orange, and other special districts throughout the County.
• Serving as OCTA’s primary resource for guidance on federal rules and regulations.
• Developing, implementing, and maintaining OCTA’s federal compliance oversight program.