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(Rockville, MD) – About fifty transportation leaders from across North America gathered
July 12-14 for the TLPA Mid-Year International Leadership Conference in
Anchorage, Alaska, an event that was marked by a robust line-up of
transportation operators, expert panelists and vendors pointing the way forward
for the industry. In his opening address,
President Bill Scalzi noted that TLPA’s most recent activities have focused on
addressing national legal, regulatory and legislative issues; developing
alternative business models for the industry; effectively engaging the media on
the public safety failings of transportation network companies (TNCs); and
creating programs that build public respect and recognition for the industry. “Uniting within TLPA and
sharing best practices are our best opportunities to provide for the future
viability of our industry and each company,” Scalzi said. The conference’s two General
Sessions presented major topics facing the industry. The first provided reports
on alternative business models from the three different task forces—taxicab,
limousine and paratransit—as well as an update on Viatrans and its relationship
to the IRU, the Europe-based trade association for road transportation. In the second session, Scalzi
and CEO Alfred LaGasse provided a recap of TLPA’s
legislative
fly-in,
which was held in Washington, DC, in June. Panelists also discussed long-term
competitiveness with TNCs and the future of technology in the industry. Both general
sessions received overwhelmingly positive feedback from attendees. Throughout the conference,
held in Alaska for the first time in more than two decades, attendees were able
to network over excellent meals, including two full breakfast, a lunch, and two
evening receptions. As part of the conference, many members also networked
while on a glacier dinner cruise showcasing Alaska’s natural beauty. The next big TLPA event is right around the corner: TLPA’s 99th
Annual Convention & Trade Show, October 8-12 in Denver, Colorado. Information
about the meeting is available at www.tlpa.org/Annual-Convention.
TLPA Concludes Successful Mid-Year International Leadership Conference in Alaska