The Transportation and Infrastructure Services (TIS) Committee is responsible for leading NLC’s policy development and advocacy on transportation for communities of all sizes. The committee advocates for federal funding opportunities for cities and towns, improving safety and connectivity, and leveraging innovation for all types of transportation. With the passage of historic bipartisan federal infrastructure programs, TIS is focused on the intergovernmental partnership needed to utilize direct competitive federal transportation programs, improve safety on our roads and sidewalks, and enhance the connectivity of regions with shared rail, transit and aviation options.

NLC’s Federal Advocacy Committee members include local elected officials and city staff from NLC member cities and towns across the country who are committed to discussing and influencing federal policy that has a direct and profound impact on local government operations. 

2025 Leadership: 
  • Chair: Vanessa Fuentes, Councilmember, Austin, Texas 
  • Vice Chair: Christopher Shaw, Commissioner, Dayton, Ohio 
  • Vice Chair: Riakos Adams, Councilmember, Killeen, Texas 
2025 Meetings and Events
2025 National Municipal Policy

View the full 2025 National Municipal Policy book containing each of the Federal Advocacy Committee chapters and resolutions.

NLC Councils & Committees Interest Form

Interested in joining an NLC council or committee? Get involved, expand your network, and make your voice heard through NLC Councils and Committees. While applications for NLC Councils and Committees are currently closed, you can indicate your interest in applying through this form. After submitting, an NLC team member will be in touch. You’ll also be one of the first to know when applications open in the Fall. If you need more information before making your selection, learn more at NLC.org/Councils.

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Your municipality must be a dues-paying member of the National League of Cities for you to be eligible to serve on Councils and Committees. Please reach out to membership@nlc.org if you have any questions about your membership status.