"From leveraging personal relationships to funding political campaigns to offering miraculous investment advice, a lobbyist's objective is to sway decisions in favor of their clients. Their reach extends to drafting legislation, providing input on regulations, and shaping the allocation of funds for infrastructure projects. Details about this stuff are accessible all over the internet. Here are the best places to start:"
"Transportation is routinely one of the most lobbied sectors in the United States, even more than defense. Transportation lobbyists spent over $300 million in 2024. Add another $30 million if you include the lobbying for construction contractors who build transportation systems. Here's a sample of the top spenders in a single year: American Trucking Associations United States Chamber of Commerce National Automobile Dealers Association American Public Transportation Association Railway"
Lobbyists use money and access to influence transportation policy, legislation, regulations, and funding allocations. Industry actors such as road contractors, truckers, civil engineers, and labor unions invest heavily in campaigns to gain decision-maker access and shape outcomes. Tactics include leveraging personal relationships, funding political campaigns, drafting legislation, and providing regulatory input. Transportation consistently ranks among the most lobbied sectors, exceeding even defense in spending. In 2024, transportation lobbying exceeded $300 million, with additional millions from construction contractors, and major industry groups are prominent top spenders.
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