Day 2 of Legislative Briefing & Virtual Fly-In packed with activity Day 2 of Legislative Briefing & Virtual Fly-In packed with activity Dozens of meetings held with elected officials and legislative staff Pam / Thursday, September 17, 2020 0 7140 Article rating: No rating ATSSA’s annual Legislative Briefing & Fly-In wrapped up its first virtual event on Wednesday with a day full of meetings with legislators on Capitol Hill and their respective staffs. Meetings ran from morning to evening as ATSSA members from across the country had the opportunity to deliver firsthand their priorities for the roadway safety infrastructure industry. ATSSA’s Government Relations Team set up 54 meetings with legislative offices representing districts in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington and Wyoming. Read more
Congressional leaders address ATSSA members during Legislative Briefing & Virtual Fly-In Congressional leaders address ATSSA members during Legislative Briefing & Virtual Fly-In ATSSA Members are scheduled for 54 meetings with U.S. legislators on Wednesday Pam / Tuesday, September 15, 2020 0 7350 Article rating: No rating ATSSA members heard from three members of Congress and a U.S. Senator today during the first day of the Association’s two-day Legislative Briefing & Fly-In. This year’s event was handled via virtual format with nearly 70 people taking part from across the country. Two members of Congress spoke from their Capitol Hill offices. On Wednesday, ATSSA members are scheduled for 54 meetings with federal legislators or their staff members. Read more
ATSSA’s Legislative Briefing & Virtual Fly-In starts Tuesday ATSSA’s Legislative Briefing & Virtual Fly-In starts Tuesday Two-day event includes briefing and meetings with legislators Pam / Monday, September 14, 2020 0 6591 Article rating: No rating ATSSA’s Legislative Briefing & Virtual Fly-In starts Tuesday with an afternoon full of legislative updates from the Government Relations Team and members of Congress. Tuesday's activities run from 1-5 p.m. EDT. The two-day event also includes virtual meetings with legislators on Wednesday, providing ATSSA members the opportunity to interact directly with their federal legislators and congressional staff and drive their messages to Capitol Hill. This annual event provides ATSSA members training in advocacy with federal legislators and gives them the opportunity to develop long lasting relationships with members of Congress. They can then take the skills home and continue using them to convey our industry’s priorities to elected officials at all levels of government. Read more
Bicycle and pedestrian safety increasingly relevant during pandemic Bicycle and pedestrian safety increasingly relevant during pandemic Bicycle fatalities rise while automotive fatalities drop, NTSB reports Pam / Monday, September 14, 2020 0 6612 Article rating: No rating In a year in which, bicycling and walking became increasingly popular as people sought outlets during stay-at-home orders and social distancing because of COVID-19, individual safety is of utmost importance. Recent national data – especially for bicyclists - isn’t encouraging, however. Bicycle fatalities increased 22% between 2007 and 2018, while automotive fatalities dropped 11% in the same period, according to the latest National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) statistics. Today marks the start of “United for Infrastructure: A Week to Champion America’s Infrastructure,” a nationwide effort to draw the attention of policymakers and the public about the significance of infrastructure to the economy and communities. It encompasses a broad range of infrastructure issues including bicycle and pedestrian safety. Read more
Don’t miss ATSSA’s Legislative Briefing & Virtual Fly-In on Sept. 15-16 Don’t miss ATSSA’s Legislative Briefing & Virtual Fly-In on Sept. 15-16 Get a taste of legislative advocacy without the D.C. travel Pam / Tuesday, August 18, 2020 0 8335 Article rating: 4.0 ATSSA’s 2020 Legislative Briefing & Fly-In has gone virtual, offering members the opportunity to participate without traveling to the nation’s capital. “If you’ve never taken part, this year’s event provides a great way to get a glimpse into legislative advocacy from the comfort of your home or office,” said ATSSA Vice President of Government Relations Nate Smith. “The Legislative Briefing & Fly-In gives ATSSA members the unique opportunity to interact directly with lawmakers and have their issues and priorities heard.” The Sept. 15-16 event is free to members but the deadline to register is Sept. 7. Read more