United States House Transportation Subcommittee on Highways and Transit

Luis Porrello, John Fisher Bolster WSP's West Leadership Team

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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To support continued growth and success in the firm's West region, Porrello has been named California district leader; Fisher will serve as West region development director.

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  • To support continued growth and success in the firm's West region, Porrello has been named California district leader; Fisher will serve as West region development director.
  • IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - WSP, a leading engineering, environment and professional services consultancy, has promoted Luis Porrello and John Fisher to new senior leadership roles in the firm's West region.
  • Porrello, a WSP senior vice president who previously served as West region development director, assumes the California district leader role.
  • Fisher, a senior vice president who is currently leading WSP's state and local government affairs for the West region, will succeed Porrello as West region development director.

TEAMSTERS RELEASE AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE POLICY FRAMEWORK

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters released a guiding document for federal policymakers to address issues with autonomous vehicles (AVs). The framework, Autonomous Vehicle Federal Policy Principles, arrives at a critical time when accidents caused by self-driving cars and trucks increasingly harm families and put communities at risk across the nation.

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  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters released a guiding document for federal policymakers to address issues with autonomous vehicles (AVs).
  • The framework, Autonomous Vehicle Federal Policy Principles, arrives at a critical time when accidents caused by self-driving cars and trucks increasingly harm families and put communities at risk across the nation.
  • "Hundreds of thousands of Teamsters turn a key for a living, so we are fiercely committed to working with Congress and federal regulators to get AV policy right," said Teamsters General President Sean M. O'Brien.
  • Any legislation that puts workers and the general public at risk will be met with aggressive opposition by the Teamsters and our allies."

Leidos Appoints Amy Smith to Senior Vice President, Government Affairs

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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RESTON, Va., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leidos (NYSE:LDOS), a FORTUNE® 500 science and technology leader, today announced the promotion of Amy Smith to Senior Vice President of Government Affairs.

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  • RESTON, Va., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leidos (NYSE:LDOS), a FORTUNE® 500 science and technology leader, today announced the promotion of Amy Smith to Senior Vice President of Government Affairs.
  • Smith will manage the company's government affairs operation and serve as the lead advocate for Leidos on Capitol Hill.
  • "We're excited to leverage Amy's experience to share the Leidos story with policymakers and executives across the government."
  • Smith joined Leidos as Vice President of Government Affairs in 2020.

94% of transportation professionals say reducing emissions is a top priority in the next 12 months, new Breakthrough research finds

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Monday, June 26, 2023
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Breakthrough , a leading transportation management technology provider, today unveils the findings of its 2023 State of Transportation study .

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  • Breakthrough , a leading transportation management technology provider, today unveils the findings of its 2023 State of Transportation study .
  • The study surveyed 500 transportation leaders, including carriers and shippers, at enterprises across the United States about their goals, priorities, and predictions for the next 12 months.
  • One of the most significant findings from the report reveals that nearly 94% of transportation professionals say consumer demand for more sustainable products makes reducing emissions a top priority for the next year.
  • In fact, 70% of transportation leaders say forging mutually beneficial partnerships is an important focus area in the next 12 months.

NATSO, SIGMA TESTIFY ON CRITICAL ROLE OF FUEL RETAILERS IN BOLSTERING NATION'S SUPPLY CHAIN

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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Such an approach would enhance fuel supply options and limit the industry's exposure to unexpected fuel market disruptions, such as hurricanes or refinery outages.

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  • Such an approach would enhance fuel supply options and limit the industry's exposure to unexpected fuel market disruptions, such as hurricanes or refinery outages.
  • "You can have an efficient fuel distribution system and still have supply chain problems, but you simply cannot have a well-functioning supply chain without an efficient fuel distribution system.
  • NATSO and SIGMA underscored the need for market reforms that allow businesses to profitably invest in electric vehicle charging stations.
  • Fuel retailers not only serve professional drivers and fleets, they also frequently employ their own drivers.

TEAMSTERS OPPOSE SHIP IT ACT

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters General President Sean M. O'Brien sent letters to members of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee urging them to oppose H.R. 471, the Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act. The legislation, introduced by Representatives Jim Costa (CA-21) and Dusty Johnson (SD-AL), would jeopardize the safety of workers, motorists and any American that uses an interstate highway – all while doing nothing to address the root causes of our nation's supply chain woes.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters General President Sean M. O'Brien sent letters to members of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee urging them to oppose H.R.
  • 471, the Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act.
  • The SHIP IT Act would allow for the introduction of heavier, more dangerous trucks on the road that are prone to more frequent and more severe crashes.
  • "The International Brotherhood of Teamsters welcomes important conversations about improving the trucking industry – for both drivers and the American consumer," O'Brien said.

2023 "Roadmap to Safety" Report to Rate 50 States & DC on Top Traffic Safety Laws to Curb Rising Deaths

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Thursday, December 1, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The new 2023 "Roadmap to Safety" report will rate 50 states and DC on the passage of 16 optimal traffic safety countermeasures and additional proven solutions to reduce motor vehicle deaths and injuries. The best and worst states will be unveiled plus a comprehensive blueprint to boost roadway safety by state governments, Congress and the U.S. Department of Transportation.

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  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The new 2023 "Roadmap to Safety" report will rate 50 states and DC on the passage of 16 optimal traffic safety countermeasures and additional proven solutions to reduce motor vehicle deaths and injuries.
  • NEWS CONFERENCE Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety will release the 2023 Roadmap to Safety, the 20th edition of its annual report, detailing 16 optimal traffic safety countermeasures and additional proven solutions to reduce crashes, injuries and deaths.
  • In 2021, traffic deaths spiked to a 16-year high of nearly 43,000, and preliminary 2022 data reveal that fatalities continue to rise.
  • The 2023 Roadmap report will:
    Rate each state and DC as green, yellow or red based on their progress toward enacting optimal traffic safety laws.