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 6161 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 5325 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 5699 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 5683 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
Got an innovative product? Got an innovative product? Apply now to compete for an Innovation Award and appear in the New Products Listing Pam / Tuesday, July 14, 2020 0 6292 Article rating: No rating 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 qualify. Twenty will be accepted for the New Product Listing and just 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 Jan. 29-Feb. 2. “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
DOT engineers from Oregon, Tennessee are first Marty Weed Engineering Scholarship recipients DOT engineers from Oregon, Tennessee are first Marty Weed Engineering Scholarship recipients Weed’s engineering scholarships inspired creation of ATSS Foundation’s Planned Giving program Pam / Wednesday, May 20, 2020 0 6087 Article rating: No rating Fahad Alhajri is a relative newcomer to the transportation industry but is keenly interested in work zone safety and pursuing his goals of becoming the state work zone engineer for the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) and a national expert in temporary traffic control. So when he learned about the Marty Weed Engineering Scholarship that would cover travel expenses up to $1,500 to attend ATSSA’s Annual Convention & Traffic Expo, he submitted an application. Alhajri and Lance McDonald of the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) were the first two recipients of the scholarship. Read more
ATSSA Announces Innovation Awards at 50th Annual Convention & Traffic Expo ATSSA Announces Innovation Awards at 50th Annual Convention & Traffic Expo Pam / Tuesday, January 28, 2020 0 8619 Article rating: 5.0 FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (Jan. 28, 2020) – Three exhibitors at ATSSA’s 50th Annual Convention & Traffic Expo received Innovation Awards today in recognition of new products created by their companies that contribute to the industry’s mission of advancing roadway safety and working Toward Zero Deaths. Products from Royal Innovative Solutions, Pi Variables and VER-MAC were selected as first, second and third place, respectively. They were chosen on the criteria of lifesaving qualities, degree of need, innovation, design and eligibility under the Highway Safety Improvement Program. Read more
Traffic Control Device Challenge winners honored at ATSSA’s 50th Anniversary Convention & Traffic Expo Traffic Control Device Challenge winners honored at ATSSA’s 50th Anniversary Convention & Traffic Expo Pam / Monday, January 27, 2020 0 10411 Article rating: 5.0 FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (Jan. 27, 2020) – The American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA), in partnership with the National Academy of Sciences’ Transportation Research Board (TRB), honored the winners of the Traffic Control Device Challenge (TCD Challenge) today during a ceremony at the Association’s 50th Anniversary Convention & Traffic Expo. Engineering students from across the U.S. competed in the TCD Challenge, which was titled: “Connected and Autonomous Innovations for Improving Work Zone Safety.” Read more
ATSSA announces winners of five national awards ATSSA announces winners of five national awards Pam / Saturday, January 25, 2020 0 6923 Article rating: 5.0 FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (Jan. 25, 2020) – The American Traffic Safety Services Association is pleased to announce winners of the Industry Achievement Award, the National Safety Award, Foundation Champion Award, Mark of Excellence Award and National Media Award. The awards were given as part of the 50th Annual Convention & Expo, which runs from Jan. 24-28 in New Orleans. The winners were announced during this evening's 50th Anniversary Gala. Read more
Discounted registration ends soon for ATSSA’s 50th Annual Convention & Traffic Expo Discounted registration ends soon for ATSSA’s 50th Annual Convention & Traffic Expo Sponsorships still available for Foundation events Anonym / Friday, January 3, 2020 0 7580 Article rating: 1.0 Don’t forget to register for ATSSA’s 50th Annual Convention & Traffic Expo, which runs from Jan. 24-28 in New Orleans. Read more
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