New Traffic Sign Technician course launches in April New Traffic Sign Technician course launches in April Registration now open for virtual, instructor-led course Pam / Wednesday, March 8, 2023 0 8520 Article rating: 3.0 ATSSA launches its Traffic Sign Technician (TST) training course this spring after investing years in development. This course prepares public and private sector employees responsible for the installation, location and determination of appropriate roadway signing. It addresses the fundamentals of traffic signing and the role of the sign technician and covers several parts of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), temporary traffic control for short-duration activities and basic sign installation techniques. ATSSA Master Instructor Bill Birdwell spent time with the ATSSA Sign Committee in creating the course to be sure it met everyone’s standards, said ATSSA Training Program Manager Jessica Scheyder. Read more
Members immersed in ideas, innovations at 2023 Convention & Traffic Expo Members immersed in ideas, innovations at 2023 Convention & Traffic Expo Save the date for ATSSA’s 2024 event in San Diego, Feb. 2-6 Pam / Wednesday, February 22, 2023 0 11453 Article rating: No rating Thousands of roadway safety advocates filled the Phoenix Convention Center this week for ATSSA’s 53rd Annual Convention & Traffic Expo, exploring the latest technology and equipment for protecting lives within work zones and on the nation’s roadways. A record-setting number of people registered, with more than 3,700 for this year's event. With nearly 50 education sessions to choose from, they gained both practical tips—such as how to negotiate contracts to limit liability—and enhanced their understanding of critical workplace safety and technology issues such as advances in communication between work zones and connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs). Keynote speaker Scott Wozniak, an organizational leadership expert from Atlanta, addressed a key workforce issue on Sunday when he offered insights for building a successful team by focusing on the essential element of employee engagement. Check out some of the highlights of this week's event. Read more
Blue Vigil ALED Portable Light wins Innovation Award at ATSSA’s Convention & Traffic Expo Blue Vigil ALED Portable Light wins Innovation Award at ATSSA’s Convention & Traffic Expo Three products selected for honorable mention Pam / Monday, February 20, 2023 0 11139 Article rating: 4.5 Phoenix (Feb. 21, 2023) – A portable lighting system tethered to an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) won the Innovation Award at ATSSA’s 53rd Annual Convention & Traffic Expo with three other new products being recognized for honorable mention. The Blue Vigil ALED Portable Light is a person-portable area lighting system that mounts a high-intensity LED array on a tethered UAV that can be positioned up to 100 feet above a job site, according to Blue Vigil of Sterling, Va. The ALED puts over 8,000 square feet of light on the ground, providing nearly twice as much coverage as the towed light towers commonly used for roadway work zones. The ALED can remain airborne for as long as needed and is designed to withstand the rigors of use in the field and on construction sites, according to company information. The innovative light was chosen from among 18 entered in ATSSA’s New Products Rollout. The products represented companies from the U.S., Canada and Australia, and were evaluated by a panel of judges made up of department of transportation personnel. Read more
Register at Convention to play a role in advocating for roadway safety Register at Convention to play a role in advocating for roadway safety ATSSA’s Legislative Briefing & Fly-In set for April 18-19 in the nation’s capital Pam / Wednesday, February 15, 2023 0 6365 Article rating: No rating ATSSA’s 2023 Legislative Briefing & Fly-In offers members the opportunity to play a role in advocating for roadway safety at the national level. This annual event, which is an exclusive member benefit, takes place April 18-19 in Washington, D.C. Members will have the opportunity to deliver roadway safety solutions to the Capitol Hill offices of lawmakers and their staffs, who craft policy that affects the roadway safety infrastructure industry for years to come. Both House and Senate office buildings are fully open to visitors this year. The 2023 Legislative Briefing & Fly-In coincides with National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW), which will be held April 17-21 and has the theme, “You play a role in work zone safety. Work With Us.” Read more
Touch down in Phoenix for ATSSA’s event of the year Touch down in Phoenix for ATSSA’s event of the year It's not too late to register and get your name on the roster Pam / Monday, February 13, 2023 0 7122 Article rating: 4.7 Yes, there was a big event in Phoenix yesterday but could those guys tackle roadway safety solutions? Could their front line mount an effective defense against work zone incursions? Could their offensive coordinators come up with a plan to integrate pavement markings and connected vehicle technology? No, but roadway safety fans can find strategies for those issues and many more in Phoenix Feb. 17-21 at ATSSA’s biggest event of the year – the 53rd Annual Convention & Traffic Expo. Attendees will score big through interactions with industry experts, networking opportunities, nearly 50 education sessions and by exploring the 200,000-square-foot exhibit hall (more than triple the size of the gridiron) where new and powerful lifesaving devices will be displayed. Registration is still open for the Convention & Traffic Expo where roadway safety and innovation intersect so get your name on the roster before it’s too late. Read more