OGRA's mandate identifies advocacy as one of the five business objectives that will be pursued on behalf of the membership.

The mandate states, in part, that OGRA shall advocate the collective interests of municipal transportation and works departments through policy analysis, assessment of legislation and consultation with partners and stakeholders.

The advocacy role is supported by a policy and research function that provides analysis and assessment of various initiatives affecting municipal transportation.

The Association shall develop timely reports on emerging issues and identify issues of interest to the membership and recommend appropriate action on behalf of the membership.

The Association will endeavour to ensure that municipal transportation interests and issues are considered by the other levels of government as they develop policies and priorities.