Representatives from the Wisconsin County Highway Association joined the Transportation Development Association of Wisconsin (TDA) Fly-In May 22-24, 2018 in Washington, DC.  This year the TDA Fly-In was a joint effort with the Minnesota Transportation Alliance.

The event kicked off May 22, 2018 at the National Association of Counties (NACo)/NLC Learning Center at 660 North Capitol Street NW.

Speakers included:

• James Ray, Special Advisor to the Secretary for Infrastructure, U.S. Department of Transportation
• Daria Daniel, Associate Legislative Director-Community Economic & Workforce Development, National Association of Counties (NACo)
• Carolyn Kramer, Director, Transportation Investment Advocacy Center
• Stephen Buckley, NE Regional Manager, Planning, Environment and Traffic Practice, WPS

Thursday, May 23 began with a breakfast featuring Representative Gallagher and Randy Gordon of National Grain and Feed Association.

Scheduled visits on May 23 included the offices of Senators Baldwin and Johnson, as well as Representatives Duffy, Grothman, Kind, Moore, Pocan Ryan and Sensenbrenner.

“The TDA Fly-In is always an incredibly worthwhile visit to Washington, DC, as it’s filled with briefings, as well as opportunities to meet with our Wisconsin federal delegation to discuss timely transportation issues,” said WCHA Executive Director Dan Fedderly.  “This year’s event with Minnesota allowed us to have a regional approach and discussions with how things work in other states.”