Congressional leaders find deal on COVID-19 relief and federal spending bills Congressional leaders find deal on COVID-19 relief and federal spending bills Pam / Monday, December 21, 2020 0 734 Article rating: 5.0 Leaders of the House and Senate agreed this afternoon to terms on a $900 billion COVID-19 relief package and a $1.4 trillion federal spending package, ending lengthy negotiations that had lasted for months. Included in the COVID relief legislation was $45 billion for transit, with $10 billion allocated to state departments of transportation for highways. ATSSA has supported the inclusion of funds for state DOTs throughout the year and made it the main legislative priority in any discussions centered around COVID-19 relief. In addition to making it a main talking point at the ATSSA Virtual Fly-In & Legislative Briefing in September, ATSSA also signed on to multiple letters alongside fellow stakeholders to push for Congress to include these funds. Read more
ATSSA announces strategic reorganization ATSSA announces strategic reorganization Realignments and promotions allow ATSSA to better serve membership Pam / Monday, December 7, 2020 0 1036 Article rating: 5.0 FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (Dec. 7, 2020) – ATSSA President & CEO Stacy Tetschner announced a realignment of two of the Association’s vice presidents to better serve its members and most effectively address the multitude of vital issues facing the roadway safety infrastructure industry. “This decision was made to address the many issues we face as an industry devoted to working toward zero deaths. I wanted to best utilize the talented people we have on our team,” Tetschner said. Nate Smith’s role will expand to include Member Engagement as he continues leading ATSSA’s Government Relations strategy. Donna Clark becomes Vice President of Education and Technical Services. Read more
Biden transition team focuses on transportation issues Biden transition team focuses on transportation issues Pam / Thursday, December 3, 2020 0 569 Article rating: No rating As President-Elect Joe Biden continues to formulate his policy transition teams, there is a focus on transportation and infrastructure issues. There is a strong indication that infrastructure policies will be an early focus of the Biden Administration. Today, ATSSA submitted our policy priorities to the transition team, focused on roadway safety infrastructure investments. “For more than 50 years, ATSSA has focused on reducing roadway fatalities and serious injuries on roads throughout the country,” ATSSA President and CEO Stacy Tetschner stated. “We look forward to working with President-Elect Biden and his infrastructure advisors on ensuing that roadway safety is the focal point on any surface transportation proposals and legislation. As the voice of roadway safety, ATSSA and our members are the go-to resource for policy makers at all levels of government, including the incoming administration and future U.S Department of Transportation appointees.” Read more
Don’t miss ATSSA’s Legislative Briefing & Virtual Fly-In on Sept. 15-16 Don’t miss ATSSA’s Legislative Briefing & Virtual Fly-In on Sept. 15-16 Get a taste of legislative advocacy without the D.C. travel Pam / Tuesday, August 18, 2020 0 1115 Article rating: 4.0 ATSSA’s 2020 Legislative Briefing & Fly-In has gone virtual, offering members the opportunity to participate without traveling to the nation’s capital. “If you’ve never taken part, this year’s event provides a great way to get a glimpse into legislative advocacy from the comfort of your home or office,” said ATSSA Vice President of Government Relations Nate Smith. “The Legislative Briefing & Fly-In gives ATSSA members the unique opportunity to interact directly with lawmakers and have their issues and priorities heard.” The Sept. 15-16 event is free to members but the deadline to register is Sept. 7. Read more
Midyear Digital: Hear national experts’ short- and long-range industry forecasts Midyear Digital: Hear national experts’ short- and long-range industry forecasts Opening General Session will reveal “6:60:6 Predictions” Pam / Monday, August 3, 2020 0 1058 Article rating: No rating Midyear Digital’s Opening General Session features a panel of national experts providing their “6:60:6 Predictions” for the roadway safety industry. Panelists include Ken Simonson, chief economist, Associated General Contractors of America; Jeff Davis, senior fellow and editor, Eno Transportation Weekly; and Hilary Cain, vice president, Technology, Innovation, and Mobility Policy, Alliance for Automotive Innovation. Registration is now open for this fully virtual meeting. Read more
21Jan2021 Industry report lays out COVID-19 relief funding to DOTs by state Thursday, January 21, 2021 Read more