ATSSA The Signal Nov/Dec 2019

The Signal | November/December 2019 11 Government Relations April 22-23, 2020 Washington Court Hotel Washington, DC Registration opens online early 2020 ATSSA.com/FlyIn FLY-IN ATSSA’s Legislative Briefing & Amplify Your Voice on Capitol Hill “I believeeducating the legislators onwhat we do, the issues we face, and of course, the safety aspect we deal with every day. Many of the legislators have no ideawhat working on the road entails or what we deal with every day. Stay in contact with your legislators and try to forma relation- ship with them. The legislators have so much information thrown at themevery day so just try to be consistent in keeping them up to date,” said Hunter. During theAdvocacyDay, amemorial was on display outside the Capitol to honor fallen PennDOT and Pennsylvania Turn- pike Commission workers. “Grassroots advocacy makes it possible for policymakers not just tohear fromthe policy team for an association, but really hear fromthemembers and constituents as well. Havingmembers of ATSSA chap- tersmeet with their state officials as the industry experts can make an impact on their decisions and advance roadway safety,” said ATSSA’s Director of Govern- ment Relations David Bell.  PA-ATSSA chapter members take a stand in front of the PennDOT Memorial during Pennsylvania’s Advocacy Day. For more information on state Advocacy Days and how your local chapter can host one of your own, contact Bell at david.bell@atssa.com .