Congressman and FHWA chief participate in final day of Midyear Digital Congressman and FHWA chief participate in final day of Midyear Digital Pam / Friday, August 28, 2020 0 4697 Article rating: No rating ATSSA wrapped up its first Midyear Digital event on Thursday with Rep. Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Administrator Nicole R. Nason sharing insights during the Government Relations Committee Meeting. Stauber said he’s eager for Congress to address the nation’s infrastructure needs and the federal highway bill known as the FAST Act, which is set to expire Sept. 30. He serves on the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee and urged ATSSA members to reach out to committee members and ranking members of Congress to get their priorities heard. The first-term Congressman representing Minnesota’s 8th District said he’s eager to get legislation passed and isn’t concerned about getting credit for his role. ATSSA held its first Midyear Digital event from Monday through Thursday. Nearly 400 people took part in the committee and council meetings that tackled roadway safety infrastructure issues. Read more
Recording of Midyear Digital Opening General Session now available Recording of Midyear Digital Opening General Session now available Registration is open for the remainder of Midyear Digital Pam / Monday, August 24, 2020 0 7715 Article rating: No rating If you couldn’t join us for Monday morning’s Opening General Session of Midyear Digital, a recording is now available so you can catch what you missed. The session includes remarks from Minnesota Department of Transportation Deputy Commissioner and Chief Engineer Nancy Daubenberger. Midyear had been planned for Minnesota before COVID-19 shifted the annual Midyear Meeting to a fully virtual platform for the first-ever Midyear Digital. Opening General Session also featured a town hall style panel moderated by ATSSA Vice President of Government Relations Nate Smith. The three panelists offered their “6:60:6 Predictions” for the roadway safety industry. Read more
Midyear Digital kicks off this morning Midyear Digital kicks off this morning It’s not too late to register for this important meeting Pam / Monday, August 24, 2020 0 4087 Article rating: No rating Midyear Digital kicks off at 11 a.m. ET with an Opening General Session including a panel to discuss the future of the roadway safety industry. The panel is “6:60:6 Predictions” for the roadway safety industry and includes these panelists and their topics. It’s not too late to register. The whole program is at your fingertips with the Midyear Digital app that’s easy to download and keep you on track. Read more
Triumphing over tragedy: Scholarship helps Cody Garner pursue career goals Triumphing over tragedy: Scholarship helps Cody Garner pursue career goals ATSS Foundation needs help to continue providing Roadway Worker Memorial Scholarships Pam / Monday, August 24, 2020 0 6638 Article rating: No rating The last time Cody Garner saw his father was when he dropped him at football practice. Hours later, his father was killed in a work zone accident. Cody was just beginning his sophomore year of high school when he lost his father. Today he’s starting his senior year at the University of Arkansas where he is pursuing a double major and a double minor. He’s grateful to the American Traffic Safety Services Foundation for the Roadway Worker Memorial Scholarship he has received each year of his college studies. Though this year’s pandemic has challenged people in countless ways, The Foundation still needs help to carry out the programs it offers to support individuals and families impacted by work zone incidents. Read more
ATSSA and Automotive Safety Council share award from TU-Automotive ATSSA and Automotive Safety Council share award from TU-Automotive Duo wins Collaborative Partnership of the Year Award Pam / Friday, August 21, 2020 0 6635 Article rating: No rating ATSSA and the Automotive Safety Council (ASC) this week received the Collaborative Partnership of the Year Award from TU-Automotive during a virtual ceremony. The award recognizes two or more companies that “have undertaken a meaningful, non-commercial partnership with the objective of advancing the development and/or adoption of automotive technology” for the period between Jan. 1, 2019 and Feb. 19, 2020. ATSSA President & CEO Stacy Tetschner and ASC President Doug Campbell accepted the award on behalf of their respective associations. Read more
Don’t miss ATSSA’s Legislative Briefing & Virtual Fly-In on Sept. 15-16 Don’t miss ATSSA’s Legislative Briefing & Virtual Fly-In on Sept. 15-16 Get a taste of legislative advocacy without the D.C. travel Pam / Tuesday, August 18, 2020 0 7072 Article rating: 4.0 ATSSA’s 2020 Legislative Briefing & Fly-In has gone virtual, offering members the opportunity to participate without traveling to the nation’s capital. “If you’ve never taken part, this year’s event provides a great way to get a glimpse into legislative advocacy from the comfort of your home or office,” said ATSSA Vice President of Government Relations Nate Smith. “The Legislative Briefing & Fly-In gives ATSSA members the unique opportunity to interact directly with lawmakers and have their issues and priorities heard.” The Sept. 15-16 event is free to members but the deadline to register is Sept. 7. Read more
ATSSA’s Government Relations Team reaching out to political leaders during Democratic and Republican national conventions ATSSA’s Government Relations Team reaching out to political leaders during Democratic and Republican national conventions Team is making key contacts during this week's Democratic and next week's GOP convention Pam / Monday, August 17, 2020 0 5515 Article rating: No rating The Democratic National Convention kicks off today and our Government Relations Team is on the move, making contact with members of Congress in support of ATSSA’s interests in roadway safety. While he won’t be able to be there in person, Vice President of Government Relations Nate Smith will be taking part in virtual conversations with political leaders about key ATSSA issues including cybersecurity and technology, energy and the environment, and the role of the private sector in economic recovery. Smith also plans outreach during next week's Republican National Convention. Read more
AASHTO announces new MASH-compliant devices with federal-aid eligibility letters AASHTO announces new MASH-compliant devices with federal-aid eligibility letters Most providers on the list are ATSSA members Pam / Friday, August 7, 2020 0 7075 Article rating: No rating The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) notified ATSSA today of several new devices that recently received federal-aid eligibility letters from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The devices, which are compliant with the Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH), are listed below. The majority on the list are offered by ATSSA member companies. The devices are also listed online along with FHWA letters that provide information about crash tests that were conducted. 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 6148 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
TRB, AASHTO hold joint committee meeting on roadside safety TRB, AASHTO hold joint committee meeting on roadside safety AASHTO considering converting MASH to performance specifications Pam / Tuesday, August 4, 2020 0 5702 Article rating: No rating The Transportation Research Board (TRB) Roadside Safety Design Committee and the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Technical Committee on Roadside Safety met Monday with a focus on implementation and updates for the Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH). AASHTO announced that it is working on a scoping project intended to determine the effort it needs to invest to convert MASH into a set of performance specifications, said ATSSA Vice President of Member Services Donna Clark. Clark, Director of Innovation & Technical Services Eric Perry, and Training Program Manager Jessica Scheyder took part in TRB’s virtual summer conference, which covers a broad range of topics and continues through Aug. 13. Read more