Nothing is going to get better until there is a huge public outcry. The only way politicians will do anything is if they fear they will not get re-elected due to their actions or inactions.

We should join our truck driver brethren and make a march on capital hill. Have them blow those loud horns until it drives the city nuts.

As far as writing letters, everyone needs to write their elected representatives a certified letter. It requires a signature. If everyone would do this, it would bombard their office with tons of mail that requires signature. This would cause some attention as well.

Of course a transportation workers strike that would shut down the national transportation system would definately get attention. However, not everyone would get on board to do that.