RSI Annual Report 2009 - Railway Supply Institute

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16 2009 RSI Capitol Hill RSI Work in Washington BELOW: RSI’s meeting with DOT on April 22, 2009 included (from left): Former Rep. Bob Clement, RSI Consultant; Karen Rae, Deputy Administrator, Federal Railroad Administration; Tom Simpson, RSI Executive Director; Ray LaHood DOT Secretary; Marshall Beck, Vice President, Sales, New York Air Brake, and RSI Chairman; Robert Matthews, Vice President, Tangent Rail; and Bob Hulick, Senior Vice President at Trinity Rail. The railway supply and railroad industry continue to face tough economic times that have forced personnel cutbacks and tough financial decisions. A Democratic Administration and Congress have set a busy pace for rail and transportation issues such as high speed rail and the reauthorization of the country’s surface transportation bill. RSI and others in the industry are poised to provide the leadership necessary on rail issues facing the Obama Administration and the 111th Congress. In 2009, RSI leadership met separately with the Secretary of the Department of Transportation Ray LaHood, as well as new FRA Administrator Joseph Szabo, to give a brief on the state of the industry and to discuss current issues. Due to the heightened interest in High Speed Rail, RSI was invited to participate in numerous FRA sponsored events surrounding the deployment and development of HSR in the U.S. and in the crafting of a national rail plan as mandated by the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008. In July, RSI Chairman Marshall Beck participated in a round table discussion sponsored by House T&I Chairman Jim Oberstar (D-Minn.) and House Railroad Subcommittee Chairwoman Corrine Brown (D-Fla.). The purpose of the discussion was to focus upon the ability of the domestic manufacturing base to respond to HSR development projects. RSI also continues to host its yearly CEO meeting with Amtrak where RSI members spent time with the Amtrak President discussing the railroads short and long term capital plan. Continuing its work on Capitol Hill, RSI Senior Staff, along with RSI lobbyist Former Member of Congress Bob Clement (D-Tenn.), met with over 50 Members of Congress and their staff educating them on the rail supply industry as well as advocating our legislative positions on key issues. In addition, RSI continues its good work in D.C.
17 2009 RSI Annual Report by interfacing with additional appropriate Administration officials within FRA, FHWA, FTA, STB, PHMSA, NTSB and DHS (TSA), participating in RSAC, as well as participating in professional organizations such as Women Transportation Seminar, Women in Government Relations, Transportation Table and the Transportation Research Forum. RSI also sits on the board of Operation Lifesaver, Inc. Finally, alliances are vital in Washington, and currently RSI belongs to the OneRail Coalition which consists of RSI, Amtrak, Surface Transportation Policy Partnership, the American Public Transportation Association, AAR, ASLRRA, National Association of Railroad Passengers, National Railroad Construction & Maintenance Association, the Natural Resources Defense Council, the States for Passenger Rail Coalition, and the United Transportation Union. The OneRail Coalition brings passenger and freight stakeholders together to educate decision makers at the federal, state, and local levels on the benefits of rail transport, and to promote investment in freight and passenger rail infrastructure. Looking ahead to 2010, RSI envisions another busy year where we plan to “pound the pavement” on Capitol Hill as well as continue our annual Amtrak CEO meeting, quality face time with high ranking DOT officials and the hosting of marketing events for our members. MAJOR LEGISLATIVE INTERESTS, FIRST SESSION, 111th CONGRESS RSI is the railway supplier voice in Washington, D.C. and within the rail industry. Below are current legislative issues that affect our industry. With access to decision makers in the United States Congress and the Obama Administration, RSI works with regulatory agencies, Congressional lawmakers, and staff to promote rail supply industry interests. The association works tirelessly to represent its membership. We keep the Advocacy Section of our website current on these issues, so please check out our website for more details and updates on this legislation. Rail Capacity and Infrastructure Funding H.R. 1806, the Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2008, would provide a 25% tax credit for investments in new
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