Empowering Members to Lead the Way in Their Communities
Decisions made in Ottawa or Washington, D.C. about transportation funding, climate programs, and infrastructure investments ripple down into every community, and shared micromobility operators and innovators have an important voice in ensuring these policies promote the industry.
Strong advocacy is key to the growth and success of shared micromobility. Building community support, engaging decision-makers, and shaping policy all start with clear, confident messaging and effective outreach. To support members in that work, NABSA has launched the Federal Advocacy Toolkit, an exclusive resource designed to strengthen federal advocacy for shared micromobility by focusing on empowering members and communities.
What’s Inside
The Federal Advocacy Toolkit is a practical guide that helps members plan and carry out effective advocacy efforts that reflect the needs and priorities of their communities. It includes useful insights, templates, and real-world examples gathered from across North America.
Here’s a preview of what’s included:
- Understanding Federal Advocacy Goals – Learn how to identify goals, understand audiences, and craft clear, compelling messages that resonate with policy makers.
- Engaging Decision-Makers and Partners – Explore ways to connect with policymakers, agencies, and community partners, and how to align shared micromobility with broader goals such as sustainability, transportation access, and equity.
- Working with Local Media – Learn how to share your story through local news outlets and community publications with tips for building relationships with reporters, preparing for interviews, and positioning shared micromobility as part of local conversations about transportation, safety, and community well-being.
- Practical Tools and Templates – Access ready-to-use materials that make it easier to take action, including sample outreach messages, meeting preparation guides, and messaging checklists.
Why It Matters
When members engage in federal advocacy, they’re not just supporting their own program, they’re strengthening the entire shared micromobility industry.
This toolkit is a practical guide members can turn to whenever they are engaging in federal advocacy. Policymakers want to hear how national policy connects to their district, province, or state, and your relationship to and impact on their own communities and constituents is the most powerful tool members have.
Access the Toolkit
The Federal Advocacy Toolkit is available exclusively to NABSA members in the Knowledge Share. Log in and go here to explore the toolkit and start building your local advocacy strategy today.