Make lasting connections at ATSSA’s Convention & Traffic Expo Make lasting connections at ATSSA’s Convention & Traffic Expo 54th annual event runs Feb. 2-6 in San Diego Pam / Monday, December 4, 2023 0 366 Article rating: No rating ATSSA’s 54th Annual Convention & Traffic Expo will bring together a diverse group of roadway safety professionals with broad interests and some competitive fire. Take advantage of opportunities to get to know others from across the nation and the globe while participating in events and receptions held throughout the Feb. 2-6 event in San Diego. Two American Traffic Safety Services (ATSS) Foundation events kick things off on Friday, Feb. 2. A capacity crowd will hit the links at Steele Canyon Golf Club in Jamul, Calif., for the 32nd Annual Golf Classic Tournament, teeing off shortly after 9 a.m. PST. Others will test their marksmanship skills at the Lemon Grove Rod & Gun Club in Alpine, Calif., for the 11th Annual Sporting Clays Event starting at 10 a.m. PST. Read more
Female fighter pilot to share high-risk, high-reward lessons as Convention keynote speaker Female fighter pilot to share high-risk, high-reward lessons as Convention keynote speaker Carey Lohrenz was the Navy’s first female F-14 Tomcat fighter pilot Pam / Monday, October 30, 2023 0 1930 Article rating: No rating Piloting an F-14 Tomcat from the deck of an aircraft carrier taught Carey Lohrenz that consistent execution in a fast-moving, dynamic environment is essential to avoid catastrophe. Today she draws on skills honed as the Navy’s first female fighter pilot for the F-14 Tomcat to help businesses succeed. Lohrenz, a former Navy lieutenant, will serve as keynote speaker for ATSSA’s 2024 Annual Convention & Traffic Expo, scheduled for Feb. 2-6 in San Diego. In her discussion of “High Risk Into High Reward: Succeeding in High Pressure Environments,” Lohrenz will share tips for business leaders to inspire their teams to “move to higher levels of performance, even during times of disruption and chaos.” Read more
MnDOT, traffic control firms prioritize safety for multi-year I-494 project MnDOT, traffic control firms prioritize safety for multi-year I-494 project Massive Minnesota work zone detailed in Fall issue of Roadway Safety magazine Pam / Thursday, October 26, 2023 0 1644 Article rating: No rating With speeding through highway work zones posing an increasingly prevalent threat, the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) and ATSSA members are taking extensive steps to protect workers engaged in a 3 ½-year project. The Fall issue of Roadway Safety magazine details the steps those partners are taking for this long-term work on Interstate 494. Read about this project and much more in this issue, available online now. The magazine also delves into several other issues including artificial intelligence, looking at how it’s being applied to optimize business and employed to raise the bar with intelligent traffic management systems. Read more
Apply for ATSSA’s New Products Rollout by Nov. 1 Apply for ATSSA’s New Products Rollout by Nov. 1 Pam / Thursday, July 20, 2023 0 4922 Article rating: 4.8 Apply by Nov. 1 to participate in ATSSA’s New Products Rollout (NPRO) to discover the future of roadway safety innovations. NPRO will be held during ATSSA’s 54th Annual Convention & Traffic Expo in San Diego, Feb. 2-6. Exhibitors who introduced products after Jan. 1, 2021, are eligible to apply. This year’s earlier deadline is due to the Convention’s earlier date. Entries accepted for NPRO will be included in the New Products Listing, which showcases the products to more than 3,700 roadway safety professionals who attend ATSSA’s Annual Convention & Traffic Expo, including listing on the Convention website and mobile app. Read more
Join ATSSA in San Diego for the latest innovations in roadway safety Join ATSSA in San Diego for the latest innovations in roadway safety Pam / Monday, July 17, 2023 0 3083 Article rating: 4.3 Start planning now for ATSSA’s 54th Annual Convention & Traffic Expo in San Diego and be part of innovating roadways, advancing safety and enhancing infrastructure. The Feb. 2-6 event takes place at the San Diego Convention Center with the expansive Traffic Expo covering nearly 250,000 square feet. Explore the exhibits over 14.5 hours of the Convention. Learn from subject matter experts at 50 education sessions, gain insights into government relations advocacy at the legislative session and take advantage of cutting-edge information during the Circle of Innovation (COI), which is open to all attendees. Register now to play a role in advancing roadway safety through innovation and collaboration. Read more
Apply now for public agency scholarships for 2024 Convention & Traffic Expo Apply now for public agency scholarships for 2024 Convention & Traffic Expo Officials with city, county, state and federal transportation agencies encouraged to apply Maria Robertson / Thursday, June 1, 2023 0 8641 Article rating: 5.0 ATSSA’s Public Agency and Marty Weed Engineering scholarships provide department of transportation (DOT) officials opportunities to engage with the latest roadway safety tools and the people advancing the industry at the largest gathering of roadway safety infrastructure officials in North America. A record-breaking crowd registered for ATSSA’s 2023 Convention & Traffic Expo, and more are expected for the 54th annual event in San Diego, Feb. 2-6. Read more
Worker protection headlines Spring Issue of Roadway Safety magazine Worker protection headlines Spring Issue of Roadway Safety magazine Convention Extra supplement details awards, highlights of 2023 Traffic Expo Pam / Wednesday, May 17, 2023 0 11938 Article rating: 2.0 Roadway Worker Protection Council Chair Doug Dolinar told Roadway Safety magazine it’s time for a “paradigm shift” in how the industry looks at worker safety. The Council spent the past year laser focused on that issue, producing a Worker Protection Toolkit that provides members aids for that effort. Details on the toolkit are included in the latest issue of Roadway Safety magazine. Plus, check out the Convention Extra supplement, packed with highlights from this year’s record-breaking Convention & Traffic Expo in Phoenix where roadway safety and innovation intersected. Read more
Members immersed in ideas, innovations at 2023 Convention & Traffic Expo Members immersed in ideas, innovations at 2023 Convention & Traffic Expo Save the date for ATSSA’s 2024 event in San Diego, Feb. 2-6 Pam / Wednesday, February 22, 2023 0 11702 Article rating: No rating Thousands of roadway safety advocates filled the Phoenix Convention Center this week for ATSSA’s 53rd Annual Convention & Traffic Expo, exploring the latest technology and equipment for protecting lives within work zones and on the nation’s roadways. A record-setting number of people registered, with more than 3,700 for this year's event. With nearly 50 education sessions to choose from, they gained both practical tips—such as how to negotiate contracts to limit liability—and enhanced their understanding of critical workplace safety and technology issues such as advances in communication between work zones and connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs). Keynote speaker Scott Wozniak, an organizational leadership expert from Atlanta, addressed a key workforce issue on Sunday when he offered insights for building a successful team by focusing on the essential element of employee engagement. Check out some of the highlights of this week's event. Read more
Blue Vigil ALED Portable Light wins Innovation Award at ATSSA’s Convention & Traffic Expo Blue Vigil ALED Portable Light wins Innovation Award at ATSSA’s Convention & Traffic Expo Three products selected for honorable mention Pam / Monday, February 20, 2023 0 11402 Article rating: 4.5 Phoenix (Feb. 21, 2023) – A portable lighting system tethered to an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) won the Innovation Award at ATSSA’s 53rd Annual Convention & Traffic Expo with three other new products being recognized for honorable mention. The Blue Vigil ALED Portable Light is a person-portable area lighting system that mounts a high-intensity LED array on a tethered UAV that can be positioned up to 100 feet above a job site, according to Blue Vigil of Sterling, Va. The ALED puts over 8,000 square feet of light on the ground, providing nearly twice as much coverage as the towed light towers commonly used for roadway work zones. The ALED can remain airborne for as long as needed and is designed to withstand the rigors of use in the field and on construction sites, according to company information. The innovative light was chosen from among 18 entered in ATSSA’s New Products Rollout. The products represented companies from the U.S., Canada and Australia, and were evaluated by a panel of judges made up of department of transportation personnel. Read more
ATSSA honors three with national awards ATSSA honors three with national awards Winners announced at ATSSA’s Annual Convention & Traffic Expo in Phoenix Pam / Sunday, February 19, 2023 0 4848 Article rating: No rating PHOENIX (Feb. 19, 2023) – The American Traffic Safety Services Association awarded Peter Speer of Pexco with the Industry Achievement Award today during ATSSA’s Annual Convention & Traffic Expo taking place in Phoenix through Tuesday. The Association also announced Neil Boudreau of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation as recipient of the National Safety Award and Jerry Britt, a PPG consultant, as recipient of the Mark of Excellence Award. The Industry Achievement Award is the highest honor bestowed by ATSSA and is given to a member deemed worthy of special recognition. It honors members who have made significant contributions to ATSSA and left a mark on the roadway safety infrastructure industry. The National Safety Award recognizes an employee or recent retiree of a government agency who made a significant contribution to the safety of our nation’s highways. The Mark of Excellence Award is given to an ATSSA member who has made outstanding contributions to the advancement of roadway safety infrastructure through improved pavement markings. Read more
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