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Apr 2013

Playing ‘Mad Libs’ on Infrastructure

By Kristin Slocum|2023-05-18T20:42:59+00:00April 3, 2013|Mobility 21, News|

Guest blog post by Janet Kavinoky, Vice President, Americans for Transportation Mobility Coalition and Executive Director, Transportation & Infrastructure, U.S. Chamber of Commerce POLITICO and a few Members of Congress raised doubts as to whether America's infrastructure is truly "crumbling." The implication from the article: things aren't as bad as some "politicians and pundits" make them out to be. The article is an interesting juxtaposition given this piece by Ashley Halsey of the Washington Post describing that the Capital Beltway is rotting from the core outwards. The road looks OK, but it is degrading - fast - in ways we cannot always see. Why do transportation advocates talk about "crumbling" infrastructure to the press, and in our handouts and speeches? Because it is a shorthand way to convey the urgency and the importance of continued investment in maintaining, modernizing, and expanding our roads and bridges, public transportation including buses and trains, airports and air traffic control, [...]

Feb 2013

2013 Washington, D.C. Advocacy Trip

By Kristin Slocum|2023-05-18T20:42:59+00:00February 28, 2013|Mobility 21, News|

Check out the advocacy materials for Mobility 21's 2013 Washington, D.C. advocacy trip. News release Factsheets: Building on MAP-21's Success: What We Need Get America Moving Again: Freight Movement Infrastructure Keeps Our Economy Competitive Trade Corridor Improvement Fund: Southern California's Proven Track Record Regional Projects, National Significance: Examples of America's Trade Gateway Projects That Are Not Fully Funded Keeping America Strong Maximizing Local Investment Why Mobility 21

Feb 2012

Forward Motion, Jan. 2012

By Kristin Slocum|2023-05-18T20:43:34+00:00February 1, 2012|Forward Motion, Mobility 21|

Get Noticed with Mobility 21 California Transportation Commission Receptions 5:30 - 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22 Academy Ballroom 2, Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel Register | Sponsor | Event Flyer Co-Hosts: Metro, FAST 5:30 - 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 24 Orange County, location TBD Co-Hosts: OCTA, OCMoves and WTS-OC The who’s who of transportation throughout California will gather to honor members of the California Transportation Commission. Join directors and executives from local transportation authorities at two upcoming receptions. Get your business noticed by key clients and teaming partners by sponsoring one or both receptions. Sponsorships are available for $500 for either reception. Sign up to sponsor both receptions and we’ll give you a $50 discount! Sponsorships include: Logo on all pre-event marketing materials and dedicated event web registration page, logo on event signage at event, sponsors will be listed in a future e-news article about events and acknowledged from the podium [...]

Dec 2011

Mobility 21 Warns Against West Coast Port Shutdown

By Kristin Slocum|2023-05-18T20:42:59+00:00December 10, 2011|Mobility 21, News|

Social media outlets and law enforcement report that organizers of the “West Coast Port Shutdown” are planning to gather at the Harry Bridges Park near the Queen Mary on the morning of Monday, Dec. 12. This group, an offshoot of the Occupy Wall Street movement, has made a call to shutdown what they are referring to as “Wall Street on the Waterfront” — including the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. While we can’t predict the exact magnitude and impact the group will have, it is clear that a potential day-long shutdown at the ports could be devastating to workers and businesses who rely on efficient transportation of goods at the ports. Everything we consume on a daily basis, including the food we eat, the clothes we wear and the items we use to build or repair anything, relies on business done at the ports. [...]

Dec 2011

What Are You Thankful For?

By Kristin Slocum|2011-12-01T17:01:00+00:00December 1, 2011|Mobility 21|

Sometimes it's easy to forget about all of the great transportation innovations and options we currently have in Southern California. While improving transportation is the name of the game for Mobility 21, this is the time of year when we think about what we're most thankful for. So, tell us — when it comes to transportation, what are you most thankful for this year? We'd love to hear from you in the comment section below.

Oct 2011

Traffic in Southern California and Keeping our Economy Moving

By Kristin Slocum|2023-05-18T20:42:59+00:00October 24, 2011|Mobility 21, News|

Did you run any errands in the past week? Maybe to Target, Kohl’s or even Lowe’s? If you’re like me, no weekend is complete without a trip to Target to pick up a few things. My husband and I are remodeling our house, so date nights usually end up at Lowe’s or Home Depot to pick up supplies for our next project. But how many people have stopped to think about how all those conveniently packaged and affordable items end up on those shelves? Introducing the Freight Fairy. With a flick of the wand, hundreds of toothbrushes and blenders land on the shelves of Target and dozens of lawnmowers and power tools line the aisles of Home Depot. Enter record scratching noise here. If only it were that easy! An astonishing 43% of all seaborne cargo imported to the US (you know, all that stuff you [...]

Sep 2011

Forward Motion, Sept. 2011

By Kristin Slocum|2023-05-18T20:43:34+00:00September 30, 2011|Forward Motion, Mobility 21|

Mobility 21 Hosts Largest One-Day Transportation Conference in California Earlier this month, Mobility 21 held the 10th annual Southern California Transportation Summit. More than 1,000 transportation, business and elected leaders converged on the JW Marriott at L.A. Live to pledge their commitment to job creation for Southern California by aggressively pursuing and delivering state and federal transportation investment to our region. This year, Mobility 21 looked ahead with a fresh perspective and focused on what’s next for transportation — with a new era comes a new vision for our transportation system and a new set of realities. The Summit featured top notch speakers and provocative breakout sessions. "Mobility 21 is focused not only on investing in transportation but also in keeping our economic engine running," said Mobility 21 Chair and Orange County Transportation Authority CEO Will Kempton during the Summit’s opening session. "I’m proud of all [...]

Sep 2011

10th Anniversary Summit in the Rearview Mirror: What Stood Out

By Kristin Slocum|2023-05-18T20:42:59+00:00September 13, 2011|Mobility 21, News|

Now that the dust has settled from the 2011 Southern California Transportation Summit hosted by Mobility 21, I can reflect a little on this year's event, and start to dream about how to make your experience next year that much better. So we tried a little something new this year: interactive polling in the general sessions. We relied on a technology called PollEverywhere that utilizes your own cell phone, smart phone or tablet device. On the one hand it was low cost for us and most folks these days are used to texting or tweeting, so we thought it would give the great majority of the attendees the chance to weigh in on some key issues. On the other hand, it does take a little time to get used to how to answer the questions, and that might have been a bit of a distraction for folks. [...]

Aug 2011

Forward Motion, Aug. 2011

By Kristin Slocum|2023-05-18T20:43:34+00:00August 26, 2011|Forward Motion, Mobility 21|

Final Hours to Register for the Biggest One-Day Transportation Conference of the Year Summit registration closes today at midnight! Don’t miss these conference highlights: A transportation policy address from Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa, Mayor of Los Angeles and Chair of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board of Directors Lunchtime keynote speaker Former Gov. Ed Rendell of Pennsylvania on America’s transportation future A panel discussion of leading transportation stakeholders from the American Society of Civil Engineers, the American Road & Transportation Builders Association and the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals A interactive and engaging Chairman’s roundtable discussion from Southern California’s transportation agencies A hospitality suite with complimentary seated massages, streaming CNN, Wi-Fi internet access, Wii video games, old-school video games and healthy snacks to energize you throughout the day “We’re just 10 days of away from hosting the largest transportation conference in Southern California — and in Mobility 21‘s history [...]

Jul 2011

Forward Motion, June/July 2011

By Kristin Slocum|2023-05-18T20:43:34+00:00July 12, 2011|Forward Motion, Mobility 21|

Largest Transportation Conference in California Spotlights Former Gov. Ed Rendell of Pennsylvania Long-time advocate for federal infrastructure investment will address Southern California’s leaders Sept. 6 in Los Angeles Former Pennsylvania Governor Edward Rendell will keynote Mobility 21’s 10th annual Southern California Transportation Summit — a conference for transportation and business leaders to find solutions to the region’s transportation challenges. Presented by UPS, the Summit will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011 at the JW Marriott at LA Live. “Gov. Rendell is a pioneer in the transportation industry for his bipartisan advocacy and innovative approach to infrastructure investment to turn our nation’s economy around,” said Orange County Transportation Authority CEO and Mobility 21 Chairman Will Kempton. “Here in Southern California, we are ready with the America Fast Forward and the Breaking Down Barriers initiatives to get people back to work and lead the country on the road [...]