Midyear Digital: A virtual meeting to inspire real-world solutions Midyear Digital: A virtual meeting to inspire real-world solutions Register now to join ATSSA members in advancing the future of roadway safety infrastructure Pam / Monday, June 29, 2020 0 3251 Article rating: No rating Registration is now open for ATSSA’s Midyear Digital meeting to be held online from Aug. 24-27. This year’s meeting will be held in a fully digitized format with a variety of components reimagined due to the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing restrictions. Inspiring real-world solutions, Midyear Digital will kick off with a 45-minute virtual town hall style session that will include key transportation professionals discussing prominent industry issues and innovations. The event will then continue with virtual committee and council meetings. Help shape the Association’s policies and initiatives in the coming year by participating in Midyear Digital. Take advantage of the opportunity to collaborate with more than 300 like-minded ATSSA members from across the country as we demonstrate our commitment to innovation and advancement of roadway safety infrastructure. Read more
AASHTO provides update on MASH-compliant devices AASHTO provides update on MASH-compliant devices Pam / Monday, June 29, 2020 0 1379 Article rating: No rating The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) recently issued information about new Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH)-compliant devices that have been granted federal aid eligibility letters. The AASHTO communication from Director of Engineering Jim McDonnell was issued to provide an update on roadway safety devices now on the market and approved under federal guidelines. Read more
Deadline extended to July 9 for proposals to lead education sessions at ATSSA’s 2021 Convention Deadline extended to July 9 for proposals to lead education sessions at ATSSA’s 2021 Convention 51st Annual Convention & Traffic Expo is confirmed for 2021, likely presented in multiple formats Pam / Friday, June 26, 2020 0 1048 Article rating: No rating It’s not too late to submit your proposals to lead education sessions for the 51st Annual Convention & Traffic Expo scheduled for San Diego from Jan. 29 through Feb. 2. ATSSA has extended the deadline to July 9 to allow more time for industry experts to provide their insights and expertise during this annual event, which is confirmed for 2021. Sessions that can be conducted virtually or pre-recorded are of particular interest as well as topics that address how you dealt with the challenges and opportunities presented by the pandemic. Read more
House of Representatives expected to vote by July 4 on surface transportation bill House of Representatives expected to vote by July 4 on surface transportation bill House spent more than 24 hours on markup of INVEST in America Act Pam / Monday, June 22, 2020 0 1987 Article rating: No rating The Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America (INVEST in America) Act is headed for a full vote in the House of Representatives prior to July 4, according to House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD) who said voting could begin as early as June 30. After a markup process that lasted a little more than 24 hours, the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee voted to pass the INVEST in America Act late Thursday night. The committee voted along party lines, 35-25, to pass the five-year surface transportation reauthorization through the committee. The markup saw the consideration of 177 amendments over a two-day span that, at times, became heated as Republicans made it clear they believed they were shut out in drafting the $494 billion package. Read more
ATSS Foundation’s Planned Giving program enables donors to provide help for generations ATSS Foundation’s Planned Giving program enables donors to provide help for generations Foundation Legacy Circle members make long-term impact on individual lives Pam / Monday, June 22, 2020 0 1012 Article rating: No rating ATSSA Chair Greg Driskell is well-versed in the Association and The ATSS Foundation where he serves as an ex-officio board member so when The Foundation established its Planned Giving program late last year, he didn’t hesitate to take part. He had seen The Foundation open doors and change lives for individuals like Lyndsay Sutton. Read more
22Apr2021 ATSSA breaks attendance records for annual Legislative Briefing & Fly-In Thursday, April 22, 2021 Read more
21Apr2021 FHWA’s Pollack expresses support for roadway safety at ATSSA Legislative Briefing & Fly-In Wednesday, April 21, 2021 Read more