D.C. is calling … will you answer?
Mobility 21 will be leading a coalition of business leaders, elected officials, and transportation representatives at Southern California on the Hill - Access Washington, D.C., March 9-12. Transportation issues are at the forefront this year, with the next surface transportation bill authorization starting to take shape. Join Mobility 21 and partnering organizations to spread the word about California's top transportation priorities to Department of Transportation officials, the Obama Administration, key Senate and House committee leaders and staff, and your elected representatives. View the consensus principles for rallying the region and our congressional delegation's support. Register now, or for more information, contact Executive Director Marnie O'Brien Primmer at mprimmer@mobility21.com.

TRANSPORTATION EVENTS IN THE COMMUNITY

View all upcoming events on our Web calendar.

TUE-THU | Feb. 17-19
The Art Center Summit 2009
Expanding the Vision of Sustainable Mobility
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MON-THU | March 9-12
Southern California on the Hill - Access Washington, D.C.
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MON-WED | March 23-25
Faster Freight Cleaner Air
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Mobility 21 Partners:
Automobile Club of Southern California • Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce • Inland Empire Economic Partnership • Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce • Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority • Orange County Business Council • Orange County Transportation Authority • Riverside County Transportation Commission • San Bernardino Associated Governments • Southern California Association of Governments • Ventura County Federated Chambers of Commerce • Ventura County Transportation Commission

What do you think Mobility 21's tagline should be? Mobility 21 is choosing a new motto. We will unveil the new tagline during Southern California On The Hill - Access Washington, D.C. in March. Click here to vote today.

Shutdown: The cost of the state budget crisis for transportation
The headlines are full of alarming information on California's budget impasse. With no budget in sight, thousands of state employees are expected to be laid off starting this week. Public transit could end up on the cutting room floor as politicians look for ways to fill the growing budget gap. Unable to sell bonds since June of 2008, the state has issued stop work notices to critical transportation projects. You can help by sending an email to your legislator today.

Decoding the economic stimulus package: What it means for Southern California transportation
President Obama recently signed a $789 billion economic recovery package, which contains $46.7 billion for transportation, with the hope of plugging a finger in the country's economic leaks. Mobility 21 worked closely with lawmakers to ensure that Southern California transit, highways and transportation enhancements would be funded as part of this new infusion of capital. Mobility 21 has been at the table with Caltrans and other transportation stakeholders to make sure California gets its fair share of the money that is going directly to the state.

For breaking news on transportation-related issues, don't forget to visit www.mobility21.com.

Mobility 21 wants to hear from you
If you have ideas for future Mobility 21 Forward Motion articles, send them to Executive Director Marnie O'Brien Primmer at mprimmer@mobility21.com.