Midyear Meeting starts Tuesday in Rhode Island Midyear Meeting starts Tuesday in Rhode Island General session will address ongoing supply chain challenges Pam / Monday, August 22, 2022 0 5443 Article rating: 5.0 ATSSA’s Midyear Meeting kicks off on Tuesday, launching the annual collaboration of industry insiders gathered to address the latest innovations and challenges in the roadway safety infrastructure industry. This year’s event takes place in Providence, R.I., where Wednesday’s agenda includes a panel discussion on workforce, materials and supply chain issues. “Construction and transportation industry challenges – potholes on the industry highway” will be moderated by ATSSA Vice President of Engagement Nate Smith. Panelists include Kate Fox Wood, senior director of government relations with the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, Jonathan Starks of FTR, who is a longtime member of the freight industry, and Sterling Wiggins with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The 1-hour session starts at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday and will focus on the state of affairs across the construction and transportation industries and what the path forward may look like. Read more
ATSSA supports Bhatt’s nomination for FHWA administrator ATSSA supports Bhatt’s nomination for FHWA administrator Statement notes history of expertise and passion for transportation safety Maria Robertson / Thursday, August 18, 2022 0 6884 Article rating: No rating On behalf of ATSSA, President & CEO Stacy Tetschner sent a letter to Chair Tom Carper and Ranking Member Shelley Capito of the Senate Committee on Environment & Public Works strongly supporting the presidential nomination of the Honorable Shailen Bhatt to serve as Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). “Mr. Bhatt has demonstrated a long history of expertise, passion and dedication to the transportation safety community. He has highlighted these qualities throughout his career in the transportation sector, and we are excited by his nomination,” Tetschner stated in his letter. “Mr. Bhatt’s commitment to the safety of the traveling public is unquestionable, and he will be a dynamic leader of the FHWA as they continue their work on advancing roadway safety.” Read more
Senate passes Inflation Reduction Act; House could vote this week Senate passes Inflation Reduction Act; House could vote this week Pam / Tuesday, August 9, 2022 0 15071 Article rating: No rating The U.S. Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act over the weekend, a sprawling bill centered around health care provisions, corporate tax increases and climate provisions, sending the bill to the House, which is expected to approve the legislation later this week. Within the 775-page bill, ATSSA members will also see a nearly $1.9 billion competitive grant program aimed at improving walkability, safety and increasing affordable transportation options. ATSSA will continue to follow the legislation and provide updates as it moves through Congress. Read more
Final rule for pavement marking retroreflectivity published Final rule for pavement marking retroreflectivity published Pam / Friday, August 5, 2022 0 17023 Article rating: 4.7 The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) posted the final rule regarding pavement marking retroreflectivity in today’s Federal Register. The posting states: “The purpose of this final rule is to update the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) to provide standards, guidance, options, and supporting information relating to maintaining minimum levels of retroreflectivity for pavement markings. The MUTCD is incorporated in FHWA regulations and recognized as the national standard for traffic control devices used on all streets, highways, bikeways, and private roads open to public travel.” The rule notes that it is effective on Sept. 6. Read more
Summer issue of Roadway Safety explores supply chain challenges, innovations Summer issue of Roadway Safety explores supply chain challenges, innovations NWZAW member photos and the Memorial’s 20th anniversary also featured Pam / Wednesday, July 27, 2022 0 17348 Article rating: No rating The Summer issue of Roadway Safety magazine is now online and focuses on work zone awareness efforts nationwide. From the national event in Virginia to member photos from across the country to expert insights into planning a National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) event, the magazine addresses this key industry safety effort. Plus, this issue celebrates the 20th anniversary of the National Work Zone Memorial, offers insights about supply chain challenges, and delves into the pitfalls of gas tax suspensions. Check out three tools to help protect roadway workers on the job and much more in the Summer issue of Roadway Safety magazine, the flagship publication of the American Traffic Safety Services Association. Read more
17May2023 Worker protection headlines Spring Issue of Roadway Safety magazine Wednesday, May 17, 2023 Read more