Advocating for Safer Roads, Stronger Policy
Cameron Greene is a champion of roadway safety through his advocacy work in the nation’s capital as the American Traffic Safety Services Association’s (ATSSA) vice president of government relations.
His leadership and expertise epitomize what Roads & Bridges wanted highlight with its inaugural Top 25 under 40.
His career in the public sector began in the congressional offices of Rhode Island’s Senator Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressman David Cicilline. He fought for issues impacting the country’s smallest state and has grown to serve as an effective proponent for national transportation safety in Washington, D.C. He leads federal and state campaigns to shape roadway safety policy across the nation.
“These successes are important to me because it means I’m able to be a part of the roadway safety solution,” Greene said. “I am proud to have a leading role in legislative efforts that make it a safer for a family to drive home from school every day, and a safer day at work for our roadway workers to ensure they are able to make it home to their family each night.”
Greene embodies ATSSA’s core mission “Toward Zero Deaths on America’s Roads,” tirelessly pushing towards its attainment through public policy and coordination.
“Cameron’s policy acumen and relentless commitment to public safety have made him a trusted voice among lawmakers and industry leaders,” said Stacy Tetschner, ATSSA President & CEO. “His work is driven by a singular, ambitious goal: Toward Zero Deaths on America’s roads.”
His coalition building skills have been vital ATSSA and the industry. He helped achieve successful changes in policy and helped build a successful collaboration with the National Asphalt Pavement Association, which elevated work zone safety on the federal level. His strong ability to build community around a singular issue has proven to be a valuable tool in accomplishing safety priorities.
“By uniting industry stakeholders under a shared mission, Cameron is reshaping how safety concerns are presented to lawmakers,” Tetschner said. “His approach blends traditional advocacy with coalition-building, creating a unified front that elevates the urgency of protecting workers and drivers alike.”
His efforts on Capitol Hill extend to securing funding for safety infrastructure and advancing worker protections. He has sought to engage more of the organization’s membership boosting attendance records at legislative sessions.
Greene was central to propelling ATSSA’s Chair-Elect Haley Murphy to the national stage, securing her testimony before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s Subcommittee on Highway and Transit. In her remarks, she spotlighted the urgency in improving work zone safety and pushed for long-term infrastructure funding solutions.
His ability to skillfully interweave critical roadway issues with real world impact in a way that resonates with audience played a large part in the testimony’s success.
“Cameron stands out in the roadway safety industry for his ability to transform policy into progress,” Tetschner said. “Through strategic partnerships, coalition-building and tireless advocacy, he ensures that the concerns of roadway workers and safety professionals are front and center in legislative conversations.”
He believes the fate of the roads and bridges industry hinges on Congress’ ability to reauthorize federal transportation funding and improve on the provisions included in the successor to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
“The future of the roads and bridges industry will be decided by the upcoming surface transportation reauthorization. With the expiration of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) on Sept. 30, Congress has been working on its successor,” he said.
“While there is certainly opportunity in the new legislation to continue the historic investments made in roadway safety, implement new safety programs and address issues such as roadway worker safety, there are a number of unanswered questions.”
He encourages young professionals to get involved in the industry and not to view their age as a negative.
“I would advise any young professional looking to make an impact in advocacy to put themselves out there, talk to as many people as possible in the industry, see where you can provide new and innovative ideas, and most importantly, to trust yourself,” he said. “At first, I thought my age and relative inexperience compared to my counterparts was a negative, but I soon realized that it also means I have something different to bring to the table. In an industry that skews older, I now think it’s my greatest strength and wish I had been able to see that earlier on in my career.”