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Mobility 21 works to bring economic recovery funds to Southern California
Mobility 21 traveled to Washington, D.C., Jan. 12-15, to advocate for increased funding for transportation in the economic recovery bill that was being drafted by both sides of the House. In meetings with key
congressional leaders and high-ranking committee staff, Mobility 21
pushed for specific elements to be included in the bill that would ensure the maximum benefit to our region. Mobility 21 Executive Director Marnie O'Brien Primmer led the delegation accompanied by representatives from Mobility 21
partner organizations: Steve Finnegan, AAA; David Kim, Metro; Kris Murray, OCBC; Rick Bacigalupo, OCTA; Aaron Hake, RCTC; Tricia Almiron, SANBAG; and Mannik Sakayan, SCAG. In early January,
L.A. Area Chamber VP of Public Policy Sam Garrison carried Mobility 21's economic recovery message to congressional leaders.
Make your voice heard on transportation funding
Mobility 21 is urging House and Senate leadership, pivotal committee chairs and minority leaders to be bold in their actions to jump-start our transportation sector and put Southern Californians back to work. Join us
in urging your representatives to fund transportation and transit.
Take action today.
Mobility 21 out and about
Mobility 21 Executive Director Marnie O'Brien Primmer addressed a group of nearly 30 contractors and labor representatives at a recent Transportation California meeting in Century City. Primmer discussed the impacts of
the federal economic recovery package released by the House on Jan. 15, and ongoing efforts to address shortcomings in the bill. On Jan. 22, Primmer traveled to San Diego to encourage greater regional thinking and collaboration. In a
presentation before 50 members of the San Diego chapter of WTS, Primmer delivered a call to action for transportation professionals and gave an update on both state and national transportation funding. If you are interested in having
Mobility 21 speak to your group, contact Marnie O'Brien Primmer,
mprimmer@mobility21.com.
Southern California on the Hill - Access Washington, D.C., March 9-12, 2009
Join Mobility 21 and hundreds of regional business and political leaders for Southern California's annual advocacy trip to Washington, D.C. Planning for this comprehensive advocacy event is being led by Mobility 21 partner, the Los Angeles
Area Chamber of Commerce. Mobility 21 will be developing the policy platform for transportation.
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..
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.
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