'Life is a Highway'–And we want to see the roads you travel on 'Life is a Highway'–And we want to see the roads you travel on We're looking for photos and videos of you and your team on the job Pam / Thursday, December 3, 2020 0 2609 Article rating: 4.0 ATSSA members know better than most that our lives are connected to the roads and highways. We travel them. We work on them. We do our best to make them safe. And so, with a nod to the song, “Life is a Highway,” we’re looking for photos and videos showing you and your team engaged in your daily work life. Our goal is to pull together images from across the globe showing our members at work and then share them in a video during the 51st Annual Convention & Traffic Expo. Read more
Make vital connections at ATSSA’s 2021 Convention & Traffic Expo Make vital connections at ATSSA’s 2021 Convention & Traffic Expo Event kicks off with panel on work zone tragedy prevention and resources for when the worst happens Pam / Thursday, December 3, 2020 0 2398 Article rating: No rating ATSSA kicks off its 51st Annual Convention & Traffic Expo with a Roadway Worker Protection Summit, going to the heart of the Association’s lifesaving mission. The Summit features a panel discussion in which two ATSSA members share the painful experience of losing an employee in a work zone incident. They will discuss resources that helped the employee’s family and their team through the aftermath. They also will talk about tips and tools aimed at preventing work zone injuries and deaths such as training, certification and equipment. This year’s virtual Convention will be different from typical online events. It provides ample opportunities for members to connect with industry experts and colleagues in fun and informative ways. Read more
ATSSA offers special registration rate for public agency officials ATSSA offers special registration rate for public agency officials Take advantage of 2021 all-access rate for Convention & Traffic Expo Pam / Thursday, November 5, 2020 0 2527 Article rating: 2.0 ATSSA is offering a special registration rate for public agency officials to attend its 51st Annual Convention & Traffic Expo, which will be held over two weeks in February. The special rate of $49 gives public agency officials access to all aspects of this fully virtual event that runs from Feb. 8-12 and 16-18. Registration includes all education breakouts, general sessions, technical committee meetings, networking events, the Circle of Innovation, and Traffic Expo. ATSSA’s Annual Convention & Traffic Expo is the premier roadway safety event in North America. It is where industry professionals gather to make vital connections. Read more
Got an innovative product? Got an innovative product? Apply now to compete for an Innovation Award and appear in the New Products Listing Pam / Thursday, November 5, 2020 0 2680 Article rating: No rating Think you’ve got the goods to wow the judges at the New Products Rollout? Here’s your chance. Applications are now open for members wanting to enter their innovations in the New Products Rollout at the 51st Annual Convention & Traffic Expo. Products released after Jan. 1, 2020 to qualify. All new innovations will be accepted for the New Product Listing, but only 12 will be accepted for presentation to a panel of judges. The top three products will earn an Innovation Award that will be announced during the Convention, which will be held virtually in Feb 8-12 and 16-18. “The New Products Rollout offers members the opportunity to get their creative ideas to roadway safety issues in front of thousands of people who take part in ATSSA’s Convention & Traffic Expo,” said ATSSA Director of Innovation & Technical Services Eric Perry. “The exposure provided by this event is unparalleled.” Read more
ATSSA’S 51st Annual Convention & Traffic Expo Goes Fully Virtual ATSSA’S 51st Annual Convention & Traffic Expo Goes Fully Virtual 2021 event will be held in February Pam / Tuesday, September 22, 2020 0 3276 Article rating: 4.0 ATSSA’s annual Convention & Traffic Expo will go fully virtual for 2021. “It’s vital to stay connected as we continue the critical work of advancing roadway safety. Our team is planning an industry-leading virtual event that will be timely, engaging and highlight the latest products, services, trends and education during the 51st Annual Convention & Traffic Expo,” ATSSA President & CEO Stacy Tetschner said. “Our work is essential and the value of this type of collaboration cannot be overstated as we work Toward Zero Deaths.” Dates for the 2021 Convention & Traffic Expo have adjusted for the virtual format to provide all of the elements that make this the premier event of the roadway safety industry. It will be held in February over a two-week period to make it convenient and readily accessible for everyone. Read more
Nominations are open for ATSSA’s Industry Achievement Award Nominations are open for ATSSA’s Industry Achievement Award Pam / Tuesday, September 8, 2020 0 2732 Article rating: No rating Nominations are now open for ATSSA’s 2020 Industry Achievement Award, given annually to acknowledge an Association member who made significant contributions to ATSSA and the roadway safety infrastructure industry. Nominations are due by Nov. 15 for recognition at the 51st Annual Convention & Traffic Expo in 2021. The Industry Achievement Award is the Association’s highest honor and is given to recognize ATSSA members who achieve distinction deemed worthy of special recognition. To be eligible, the person must be a current member or have been a member for at least 10 years. Only ATSSA members may submit a nomination. Read more
Recognize a talented transportation news provider Recognize a talented transportation news provider Nominations due Oct. 16 for National Media Award Pam / Thursday, August 6, 2020 0 3718 Article rating: No rating In the digital age, transportation news arrives via alert, text, email, blog, website, radio, TV and even in print. Speed and accuracy count and can help move traffic and prevent calamities. Like the latest tools in traffic management and vehicle technology, we rely on this information to safely navigate and plan our routes. We also explore it to learn about industry developments, track the competition and find leads for new business. Recognize someone who does a great job providing fair, balanced and informative reporting about the roadway safety industry by submitting a nomination for the National Media Award. Read more
ATSSA's 2021 Convention & Traffic Expo currently set for in-person and online platforms ATSSA's 2021 Convention & Traffic Expo currently set for in-person and online platforms Final decision coming by Sept. 30 on whether to go fully virtual Pam / Monday, August 3, 2020 0 2690 Article rating: No rating ATSSA’s 51st Annual Convention & Traffic Expo takes place Jan. 29-Feb. 2 and President & CEO Stacy Tetschner looks forward to making his first ATSSA convention an unforgettable event. ATSSA is moving ahead with preparations for the 51st Annual Convention & Traffic Expo with the expectation that an in-person meeting will be possible in San Diego. People also have the option of registering for virtual attendance. A decision will be made by Sept. 30 whether to hold the Convention as a fully virtual event. Read more
Save the Date for ATSSA's 2021 Convention & Traffic Expo Save the Date for ATSSA's 2021 Convention & Traffic Expo Event is planned for both in-person and virtual attendance Pam / Wednesday, July 29, 2020 0 3240 Article rating: 3.5 ATSSA has confirmed it will hold its 51st Annual Convention & Traffic Expo on Jan. 29-Feb. 2. Plans currently call for both in-person and virtual attendance. The in-person event is scheduled for the San Diego Convention Center. Check back for updates and additional details. Read more
Annual sponsorship opportunities available for The ATSS Foundation Annual sponsorship opportunities available for The ATSS Foundation Partner with The Foundation to support programs for families impacted by work zone tragedies Pam / Thursday, July 16, 2020 0 3088 Article rating: No rating Opportunities are now available to partner with The American Traffic Safety Services Foundation to support families whose lives have been impacted by work zone tragedies and to help promote the importance of safe driving through work zones. Foundation sponsors are companies and organizations committed to the core purpose of The Foundation’s programs. Sponsors support initiatives such as maintenance of the physical National Work Zone Memorial, honoring the lives of roadway workers lost or permanently disabled in work zone crashes, and educating the public on the Toward Zero Deaths initiative. Read more
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12May2022 Registration open for ATSSA’s in-person Legislative Briefing & Fly-In Thursday, May 12, 2022 Read more