FCC extends deadline for replies to comments on 5.9 GHz band proposal FCC extends deadline for replies to comments on 5.9 GHz band proposal Pam / Tuesday, March 31, 2020 0 2052 Article rating: No rating The Federal Communications Commission’s Office of Engineering and Technology granted a 21-day extension of the deadline for submitting replies to comments regarding a proposed rule change regarding the 5.9 GHz band, also commonly referred to as the "safety spectrum." The new deadline of April 27 resulted from the extensive comments submitted and disruptions caused by COVID-19. Read more
ATSSA hosts annual Legislative Briefing and Fly-In on April 22-23 ATSSA hosts annual Legislative Briefing and Fly-In on April 22-23 Pam / Friday, February 21, 2020 0 1490 Article rating: No rating Don’t miss your chance to deliver your message to Capitol Hill with ATSSA’s annual Legislative Briefing & Fly-In. The free two-day conference in Washington, D.C., takes place April 22 and 23 and provides ATSSA members an opportunity to meet policymakers, interact with people from both houses of Congress, and hear from department of transportation officials. Read more
House resolution honors ATSSA’s 50th anniversary House resolution honors ATSSA’s 50th anniversary Pam / Thursday, February 13, 2020 0 1599 Article rating: No rating Three members of the House of Representatives introduced a resolution this week recognizing the 50th anniversary of the American Traffic Safety Services Association. The bi-partisan resolution was initiated by Rep. Rob Wittman, a Republican representing Virginia’s 1st District, and Road Safety Caucus Chairs Bruce Westerman, a Republican representing Arkansas’ 4th District, and Chris Pappas, a Democrat representing New Hampshire’s 1st District. Read more
ATSSA commends release of highway bill principles; awaits details on plan ATSSA commends release of highway bill principles; awaits details on plan House Democrats propose $760 billion funding for infrastructure investments Pam / Monday, February 3, 2020 0 1648 Article rating: No rating On Wednesday, House Democrats unveiled a $760 billion proposal to fund infrastructure investments over the next five years. ATSSA commends moving the process of highway bill reauthorization forward and looks forward to working with the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on crafting the details of the plan on a bi-partisan basis. The framework outlines major investments, including those in surface transportation, rail and transit systems, airports, ports and harbors, wastewater and drinking water infrastructure, brownfields, and broadband. Additionally, this proposal is estimated to create more than 10 million jobs. Read more
A movement Toward Zero Deaths A movement Toward Zero Deaths ATSSA advocates for Highway Safety Improvement Program funds to reduce traffic fatalities Anonym / Tuesday, December 31, 2019 0 1714 Article rating: No rating ATSSA strives to keep roadway safety on the minds of stakeholders from legislators on Capitol Hill to officials with Departments of Transportation (DOTs) across the country. Therefore, the Association advocates for funds available through the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP), a core federal aid program created to reduce traffic fatalities and serious injuries on all public roads including non-state-owned roads and roads of tribal or Indian lands. Read more
15Jan2021 ATSSA members seek to make a difference through Roadway Worker Protection Summit Friday, January 15, 2021 Read more
13Jan2021 USDOT releases 'Automated Vehicles Comprehensive Plan' Wednesday, January 13, 2021 Read more