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New Requirements for Traffic Control Devices on Private Property

MUTCD-Signs on Private Property
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Inside

New National Requirements for Maintaining Traffic Sign Retroreflectivity
Cover  Inside


Signal - Summer 2009



Flagger.com
ATSSA's National Train-The-Trainer Flagger Registration Program.


IMPORTANT NEW INFORMATION: Changes to the ATSSA Flagger & Flagger Instructor Training Programs



HEADLINES

Website Allows ATSSA Members to Reach Out in Their Communities

New information has recently been added to the “Tourism” and “Emergency Responders” tabs of ATSSA’s Roadway Safety Outreach website. The information-packed website was developed by members of ATSSA's Safety and Public Awareness (SPA) Committee to help ATSSA members promote roadway safety methods and data to a wide variety of audiences. Simply download the materials targeted to specific audiences. You can select from the following audiences – State and Local Officials, Older Drivers, Teen Drivers, School Officials, Emergency Responders, Tourism Industry, Military Bases and Pedestrians/ Bicyclists. Click here to be transported immediately to the site.


Surface Transportation Blueprint Released by House T & I Committee

The authorization documents for the Surface Transportation Blueprint were released on June 18, 2009 by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.  These documents provide an outline of the draft legislation to come.

To read the Surface Transportation Blueprint documents, click here to be taken to ATSSA's Bill on the Hill page.

To read the announcement about release of the documents from ATSSA News, click here.


Follow ATSSA’s Government Relations Team on Twitter for the most up-to-date information on ATSSA activities in Washington, D.C. and the transportation authorization. Click here to get the latest news.


31 States Tap “5204(e) Funding” for Training

Thirty one states have tapped into SAFETEA-LU’s 5204(e) for training. Be sure to take advantage of this funding in combination with the FHWA Work Zone Safety Grant. There are some great cost-savings for top quality training for Traffic Control Technicians, Traffic Control Supervisors, Flaggers, Train-the-Trainer, Nighttime Traffic Control, Utility Traffic Control, Law Enforcement, Incident Traffic Control for Responders, Work Zone Strategies, Traffic Control Design Specialists, Urban Work Zone Design, Maintenance and Short Duration Activities, and tools for work zone traffic impact analysis.  Course schedules and registration information can be found at the “Education and Certification” link of ATSSA.com. To view a list of the 31 states, click here.


IMPORTANT NEW INFORMATION-Effective immediately:
Changes to Flagger (F) and Flagger Instructor Training (FIT) Programs


Funding Available for Training

Section 5204(e) of SAFETEA-LU provides authority for states to use funds from five primary core programs to support training, education and workforce development. This funding can be utilized to receive ATSSA training – specifically the roadway safety industry’s two leading courses – the ATSSA Traffic Control Technician and the ATSSA Traffic Control Supervisors courses. Nearly 40 state DOTs are taking advantage of these available funds to ensure their workers receive roadway safety training. Each state has a state-specific method of accessing the funds that are available. Click here to be transported to a SAFETEA-LU Q&A page that specifically addresses guidance for the “Use of Federal Aid State Core Program Funds for Training, Education and Workforce Development SAFETEA-LU Section 5204(e).”


Are you a member of Facebook?  ATSSA has established an "ATSSA Group" for members to chat, exchange information, upload photos, videos and more. Simply log into Facebook and type ATSSA in the search window to locate the group.


Online “Social Networks” - Get Connected
“ATSSA Group” Formed on LinkedIn

Online social networks offer tremendous opportunities to connect with your peers and stay on top of the latest news from ATSSA. Whether you're interested in meeting other professionals in your area, making new friends, sharing photos or videos, or just want to be among the first to know what's new in the industry, online social networks provide great ways to connect. LinkedIn is a business-oriented social networking site that allows you to strengthen and extend your existing network of professional contacts. With LinkedIn you can get introduced to other professionals through the people you know, establish yourself as a subject matter expert, find potential clients and make yourself available for business opportunities. To learn more and sign up for your free account visit the LinkedIn website by clicking here and then join the LinkedIn ATSSA Group by clicking here and start connecting! You must be a registered LinkedIn user to view the group.

The Bill on the Hill-
A collection of information
regarding the 2009 reauthorization
of our nation's Transportation Bill


Click Here to be transported to ATSSA's The Bill on the Hill page to visit the 2009 Stimulus Information Center.



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