Meetings/Events

Schedule of 2012 TDA Meetings & Events

For more information about these events, please contact the TDA office.

TDA Fly-in to Washington, D.C.

22nd Annual Fly-in
April 18-19, 2012

The TDA Fly-in is the perfect opportunity to bring Wisconsin transportation issues to our national representatives. Virtually every congressional office and both senate offices participate and look forward to this information exchange on key issues with Wisconsin's transportation stakeholders. The two days in Washington, D.C. literally "fly by", and participants are back in Wisconsin before they know it. It is a good, quick trip for busy schedules.

General Fly-in information
The fly-in contingent leaves Wisconsin in the morning of the first day. Upon arrival in Washington, D.C., participants attend an afternoon briefing session - typically legislators and experts on the national level bring attendees up-to-date on pressing federal transportation issues. In the evening there is a group reception and dinner, a perfect opportunity for networking. The speakers at the morning session on the second day delve deeper into the issues of concern to Wisconsin's transportation community. Activities in Washington, D.C. culminate with the ever-popular small group office visits with Wisconsin's congressional delegation. As a past Fly-in participant commented, "One of the most impressive things about the TDA Fly-in is looking at the attendee listing. It really is a who's who in Wisconsin transportation."

TDA Drive-in to Madison

May 18, 2011
Madison Club

Transportation Funding Does Not Occur in a Vacuum

TDA members from across the state came to Madison on May 18th for the 2011 TDA Drive-in. The transportation community's ability to successfully advocate for transportation funding is greatly affected by many factors - including politics, public opinion, and the economy.

The 2011 TDA Drive-in brought together a diverse group of speakers to address Wisconsin's challenges and opportunities and the impact on transportation.

2011 Drive-in presentations

TDA Annual Meeting

2011 TDA ANNUAL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 29, 2011 MONONA TERRACE

"The greatest danger in times of turbulence is not the turbulence; it is to act with yesterday's logic." Peter Drucker

There is no doubt that the transportation industry faces, if not turbulence, significant challenges. The primary source of revenue - the gas tax - is on the decline. And economic conditions complicate efforts to maintain and improve our existing infrastructure even as the public desires more transportation options.

However, the biggest challenge is political inertia. Once it is understood that our underperforming roads, airports, transit systems, rails, bridges and ports are placing a cap on economic activity, we will move forward. Advances in technology provide many innovative funding and system alternatives, but we need a coherent vision in order to transform our economy. Simply put, we need to define our destination.

That's where TDA comes in. For 40 years, TDA has provided vital information about Wisconsin transportation to members, journalists and policymakers at every level of government. A lot has changed in 40 years, but the goal remains the same - a strong, interconnected transportation network that will support a robust economy and enhance the quality of life for everyone in Wisconsin.

TDA Modal Weeks

In 2008, TDA began a new program - "modal weeks". Each year, TDA will declare a "Transit Week", "Rail Week", "Ports Week" and "Aviation Week". During each of these weeks, TDA will work with relevant stakeholders and the media to highlight for the public the vital role that each particular mode plays in Wisconsin's transportation system and thus to its economy, safety and quality of life.

• Wisconsin Freight Rail Week, October 17-23, 2011
• Wisconsin Transit Week, September 26-October 2, 2011
• Wisconsin Ports Week, August 15-21, 2011
• Wisconsin Aviation Week, July 25-31, 2011