Gearing up for the 19th National Work Zone Awareness Week Gearing up for the 19th National Work Zone Awareness Week April 8 is just around the corner, here are some tips to share to help increase roadway safety around work zones SuperUser Account / Friday, March 29, 2019 0 10490 Article rating: No rating The stories of work zone crash victims serve as important reminders that extra caution is necessary when work zones are present. Dennis Shenk, a work zone crash survivor with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) said after he finished mowing on a side road, he was struck and injured on the job. Read more
ATSSA extends congratulations to FHWA administrator Nicole Nason ATSSA extends congratulations to FHWA administrator Nicole Nason Nason confirmed for role by U.S. Senate on Capitol Hill SuperUser Account / Thursday, March 28, 2019 0 8844 Article rating: No rating The American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) extends their congratulations to Nicole Nason for being confirmed today as administrator of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Read more
Roadway safety infrastructure association weighs in on DeWine’s proposed gas tax increase Roadway safety infrastructure association weighs in on DeWine’s proposed gas tax increase Ohio chapter of ATSSA supports 18-cent gas tax increase to fund infrastructure improvements SuperUser Account / Thursday, March 28, 2019 0 8021 Article rating: No rating The Ohio Chapter of the American Traffic Safety Services Association (OH-ATSSA) urges the Ohio General Assembly to resuscitate Governor DeWine’s original 18-cent per gallon fuel tax increase to address the anticipated shortfall in transportation funding and resources for new projects designed to increase capacity and relieve congestion on Ohio’s roads, as well as maintain and update existing bridges and roadways. Read more
Charity auction raises $16K to support American Traffic Safety Services Foundation Charity auction raises $16K to support American Traffic Safety Services Foundation Funds will be used to support loved ones impacted by work zone crashes SuperUser Account / Wednesday, March 27, 2019 0 11673 Article rating: 4.0 The American Traffic Safety Services (ATSS) Foundation will receive just over $16,000 to support the nonprofit’s mission to support loved ones impacted by work zone crashes, thanks to Lindsay Transportation Solutions. Read more
National Work Zone Awareness Week raises awareness of work zone safety National Work Zone Awareness Week raises awareness of work zone safety Annual safety campaign reminds roadway users to ‘Drive like you work here’ SuperUser Account / Wednesday, March 20, 2019 0 8985 Article rating: No rating The 19th annual National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW), happening April 8-12, 2019, will bring national attention to the importance of work zone safety. Each year during NWZAW, public agencies, organizations, and individuals across the country come together to advocate for the women and men who risk their lives in work zones each day to keep our roadways safe. Read more
ATSSA board members reflect on association involvement, share how they will advance roadway safety ATSSA board members reflect on association involvement, share how they will advance roadway safety Longstanding association members bring expertise and industry knowledge to help advance roadway safety SuperUser Account / Monday, March 18, 2019 0 7845 Article rating: 3.5 At the heart of ATSSA are dedicated members in the roadway safety infrastructure industry that tirelessly to advance the association’s mission of roadway safety and moving Toward Zero Deaths on our nation’s roadways. ATSSA’s board of directors help set the tone for the strategic objectives and efforts to collectively lead the association in addressing critical issues within the roadway safety infrastructure industry. Read more
Work zones: "Drive Like You Work Here" Work zones: "Drive Like You Work Here" National Work Zone Awareness Week and Go Orange Day promote work zone safety SuperUser Account / Monday, March 18, 2019 0 10948 Article rating: No rating The national averages and the lives affected are at the core of why National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) and Go Orange Day began. They’re also a big part of why the public awareness campaign has continued to grow. Read more
ATSSA members’ advocacy pays off in Texas ATSSA members’ advocacy pays off in Texas TX-ATSSA chapter leads bill in Texas legislature to protect contractors on roadways SuperUser Account / Wednesday, March 13, 2019 0 8908 Article rating: No rating Advancing roadway safety. That was the mission for the ATSSA Texas Chapter’s recent advocacy day at the Texas State Capitol. That passion and effort is already making a difference in the state, as Texas Representative Mike Lang (R-Texas) has introduced House Bill 1226 – legislation which would include Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) contractors in the state’s “slow down/move over” law. Read more
Attend ATSSA’s Legislative Briefing & Fly-In on Capitol Hill, May 1-2 Attend ATSSA’s Legislative Briefing & Fly-In on Capitol Hill, May 1-2 Amplify ATSSA’s Voice on Capitol Hill to advance roadway safety SuperUser Account / Tuesday, March 12, 2019 0 10499 Article rating: No rating Join ATSSA on Capitol Hill, May 1-2, 2019 for the annual Legislative Briefing & Fly-In, to advocate for policies and investments that advance roadway infrastructure safety. Read more
New ATSSA program to assist members with low-cost financing New ATSSA program to assist members with low-cost financing Association working with SBA Loan Group as part of member savings program SuperUser Account / Monday, March 11, 2019 0 6711 Article rating: No rating As part of ATSSA’s ongoing commitment to providing quality service to more than 1,500 member companies across the country, the SBA Loan Group is offering a discount to ATSSA members. Read more