Why it Matters
AI road monitoring is now central to Blyncsy’s return to federal lobbying: the transportation tech company has hired Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies LLC as Congress gears up for the 2026 surface transportation reauthorization.
By the Numbers
Blyncsy filed a new client registration on July 2, 2025. The company’s new lobbying team includes:
- Charles Towner French III — former Deputy Staff Director for the Majority on the House Rules Committee
- Jessica I. Monahan — experience with SAFETEA-LU reauthorization and MAP-21 implementation
Previous federal lobbying expenditures for Blyncsy ran from October 2017 to January 2019; the firm previously worked with Ingram Group LLC.
Broader Context
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) funding framework expires in September 2026, and multiple congressional committees are examining how AI and digital technologies can improve highway safety and maintenance. Hearings such as America Builds: Highways to Move People and Freight have recently explored digital highway monitoring. For background on federal transportation priorities see the U.S. Department of Transportation.
The Agenda
Blyncsy’s registered lobbying topics include Transportation Reauthorization, HPMS modernization, AI, and digital infrastructure. The company uses crowd-sourced dash camera footage and machine learning to help state departments of transportation identify road maintenance needs and work zone safety issues.
Previous lobbying by Blyncsy emphasized work zone safety technology and cross-border performance measures. The company positions its platform as a complement to statewide monitoring systems and HPMS modernization efforts.
Competitive Landscape
- Cambridge Mobile Telematics Inc. — mobile telematics and real-time traffic data
- Samsara Inc. — roadway safety and AI applications
- Safety groups such as the National Safety Council advocate advanced vehicle and roadway technologies
Between the Lines
Congress is actively considering how to integrate transportation technology into federal programs. Bills like H.R.4904 – PHASE Act of 2025 (AI for traffic control) and S.2900 – Work Zone Weather Integration Act of 2025 signal interest in data-driven traffic and safety tools. Lawmakers such as Rep. Kevin Mullin and Sen. Gary Peters have introduced related measures to test and analyze real-world vehicle and roadway data.
The Bottom Line
Blyncsy’s return to lobbying aligns with congressional interest in transportation technology and AI. The company has assembled an experienced team as lawmakers prepare the next major transportation bill. Success will depend on demonstrating how AI road monitoring and digital infrastructure map onto federal priorities for the 2026 reauthorization.
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