Navy SEALs leader is keynote speaker for 2022 Convention & Traffic Expo Navy SEALs leader is keynote speaker for 2022 Convention & Traffic Expo ATSSA members reunite for roadway safety in Tampa, Florida, Feb. 11-15 Pam / Tuesday, November 30, 2021 0 6827 Article rating: 1.0 FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (Nov. 30, 2021) – The American Traffic Safety Services Association welcomes Rear Adm. Scott Moore, who led the Navy’s elite SEALs for 30 years, as keynote speaker for its 52nd Annual Convention & Traffic Expo set for Tampa, Florida, in February. Moore led SEAL Teams through more than 2,000 of the most extreme, high-stakes missions including raids against key leaders in Afghanistan and hostage rescue operations during his decades-long military career. He also served as director of counterterrorism at the National Security Council and deputy director for special operations at the Pentagon where he reported to then-chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike Mullen. Today, Moore shares lessons on leadership, the importance of cohesion for successful teamwork and insights on recruiting, training and equipping teams to exceed expectations. He will speak Feb. 13 during the Sunday general session of the 2022 Convention & Traffic Expo. Read more
Smith: ATSSA members’ diligence made a difference with IIJA Smith: ATSSA members’ diligence made a difference with IIJA ATSSA Town Hall breaks down details of the infrastructure bill Pam / Thursday, November 18, 2021 0 5663 Article rating: 2.0 ATSSA Vice President of Engagement Nate Smith told ATSSA members today that their diligence over the past 15 to 20 years played a significant role in the funding coming to roadway safety under the new infrastructure law. “You all should pat yourselves on the back,” Smith said during an ATSSA Town Hall to discuss the impact of the bipartisan infrastructure bill that was signed into law on Monday. “This is a job well done.” The $1.2 trillion measure is a historic investment in transportation funding and includes a 5-year, $304 billion investment in roads and bridges, Smith said. He noted that’s a 34% increase over current spending for the Highway Trust Fund (HTF) and translates into $16.8 billion over five years for the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP). Smith said he’s confident the HSIP funding will mean additional opportunities for ATSSA members. Read more
AASHTO and FHWA release answers to help implement MASH AASHTO and FHWA release answers to help implement MASH Pam / Tuesday, November 16, 2021 0 5726 Article rating: 5.0 The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) on Monday announced the release of responses to three questions regarding testing of roadway safety hardware under the Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH), 2016. The guidance is available online and includes all new and prior questions and answers dating to May 2018. A joint AASHTO/FHWA technical working group developed the latest responses, which are created to help manufacturers, crash test laboratories and transportation agencies apply the guidelines to roadway safety devices. Read more
US Court of Appeals sets oral argument date for FCC case US Court of Appeals sets oral argument date for FCC case Pam / Monday, November 15, 2021 0 4446 Article rating: No rating The U.S. Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments on Jan. 25 in the case of multiple transportation organizations to block a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) order to redistribute a portion of the safety spectrum. The Intelligent Transportation Society of America (ITS America), the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and the Amateur Radio Emergency Data Network (AREDN) appealed the FCC’s Nov. 18, 2020 order to reallocate a portion of the 5.9 GHz spectrum band to unlicensed uses including WiFi. The FCC voted unanimously to reallocate more than half of the safety band. The new rules adopted by the FCC make the lower 45 megahertz (MHz) of the spectrum available for unlicensed uses and require Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) licensees to stop using that portion of the spectrum within a year. Read more
ATSSA CEO thanks House members for their leadership in infrastructure vote ATSSA CEO thanks House members for their leadership in infrastructure vote Tetschner commends all in Congress for acting to make America’s roads safer Pam / Monday, November 15, 2021 0 4752 Article rating: No rating ATSSA President & CEO Stacy Tetschner issued the following statement today after President Joe Biden signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) into law. “With the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) now signed into law, it is important to recognize the members of Congress that stepped up for our country and did the job we asked them to do. “The IIJA is a bipartisan success story, which is something that has become a rare sight on Capitol Hill. However, despite this legislation having support on both sides of the aisle, other members of Congress have taken the opportunity to attack those that stood up and voted to pass this legislation. I specifically want to acknowledge 13 Republican members of the House of Representatives." Read more
ATSSA Town Hall on infrastructure package set for Nov. 18 ATSSA Town Hall on infrastructure package set for Nov. 18 Pam / Thursday, November 11, 2021 0 5334 Article rating: 5.0 ATSSA will host a Town Hall next Thursday to discuss the infrastructure package recently approved by both houses of Congress. The Town Hall will be led by ATSSA Vice President of Engagement Nate Smith and answer the question: What does it mean for ATSSA members? The Senate approved the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) in August and the House of Representatives approved it late Friday. President Joe Biden is expected to sign the legislation soon. Read more
FHWA hosts Nov. 22 webinar updating its Proven Safety Countermeasures FHWA hosts Nov. 22 webinar updating its Proven Safety Countermeasures Register now for the free event highlighting two new pedestrian safety countermeasures Pam / Wednesday, November 10, 2021 0 4297 Article rating: No rating The Federal Highway Administration is hosting a Nov. 22 webinar providing its “Proven Safety Countermeasures 2021 Update,” which will highlight two innovations that are part of the Safe Transportation for Every Pedestrian (STEP) program. Register now for this free event in which the Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon and Crosswalk Visibility Enhancements will be highlighted. Nine new countermeasures will be introduced during the webinar along with a briefing on new features in the program’s website and implementation resources. Read more
Worker Safety Webinar Series launches with discussion of roadway industry Worker Safety Webinar Series launches with discussion of roadway industry Roadway worker protection focus spurs idea for Worker Safety Webinar series Pam / Tuesday, November 9, 2021 0 4171 Article rating: No rating ATSSA kicked off its Worker Safety Webinar Series today with a session by Alex Kelly, founder and CEO of SALT + Company. Calling her presentation “Road Safety 101,” Kelly discussed big picture issues related to the transportation industry and encouraged company owners to veer outside their lane—though not literally—to explore alternate avenues for partnerships. Today’s session was the first of five Worker Safety Webinars and sponsored by the ATSSA Training Department and the new Roadway Safety Protection Council. The next four webinars will take place in 2022. Read more
Voters in Maine and Texas approve infrastructure initiatives Voters in Maine and Texas approve infrastructure initiatives Pam / Wednesday, November 3, 2021 0 4482 Article rating: No rating Seven states held statewide elections on Tuesday with two states--Maine and Texas--passing ballot initiatives that will provide bonding for infrastructure projects. Voters approved a $100 million proposal for general obligation bonds for transportation infrastructure projects in Maine, with $85 million for highways and bridges, and $15 million for rail, aviation, ports and active transportation. In Texas, voters approved a legislatively referred constitutional amendment. The proposition authorizes counties to issue bonds or notes to raise funds for transportation and infrastructure in underdeveloped areas. Read more
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