Summer issue of Roadway Safety explores supply chain challenges, innovations Summer issue of Roadway Safety explores supply chain challenges, innovations NWZAW member photos and the Memorial’s 20th anniversary also featured Pam / Wednesday, July 27, 2022 0 12617 Article rating: No rating The Summer issue of Roadway Safety magazine is now online and focuses on work zone awareness efforts nationwide. From the national event in Virginia to member photos from across the country to expert insights into planning a National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) event, the magazine addresses this key industry safety effort. Plus, this issue celebrates the 20th anniversary of the National Work Zone Memorial, offers insights about supply chain challenges, and delves into the pitfalls of gas tax suspensions. Check out three tools to help protect roadway workers on the job and much more in the Summer issue of Roadway Safety magazine, the flagship publication of the American Traffic Safety Services Association. Read more
ATSS Foundation Fun Run continues growing ATSS Foundation Fun Run continues growing Virtual event means participants can take part worldwide Pam / Wednesday, June 8, 2022 0 5879 Article rating: No rating The ATSS Foundation's annual Fun Run saw increased participation for its third straight year. The Foundation Fun Run started in 2020 as part of ATSSA’s 50th anniversary celebration in New Orleans during ATSSA’s Annual Convention & Traffic Expo. That year’s event covered 2 miles and took place on a downtown path overlooking the Mississippi River. The event has evolved since then as a great group activity for ATSSA member companies, families or friends, or for individuals, all of whom can take part anywhere across the country – or the world. Participants have the option of a 5K Fun Run or the 33-mile Roadway Safety Challenge, both of which can be run or walked. Read more
Make your mark by leaving a gift that matters Make your mark by leaving a gift that matters The ATSS Foundation Planned Giving program offers a way to leave a legacy Pam / Tuesday, May 17, 2022 0 7129 Article rating: No rating People like to make their mark in this world and often seek ways to leave a long-term legacy. Those lofty goals can seem elusive but are easy to achieve through The ATSS Foundation Planned Giving program. “By making The Foundation part of long-term financial planning, supporters can know they are making a difference beyond their lifetimes,” Foundation Director Lori Diaz said. Planned giving can be set up in multiple ways in consultation with a financial advisor or estate planner. Read more
Ten names added to National Work Zone Memorial for 2022 Ten names added to National Work Zone Memorial for 2022 Pam / Wednesday, February 2, 2022 0 3529 Article rating: 5.0 The names of 10 men who were killed while working in a roadway work zone have been added to the National Work Zone Memorial. Their deaths took place as long ago as March of 1966 and as recently as November 2021. Each man had reported for another day of work when tragedy struck, leaving behind wives, sons, daughters and parents to grieve. The addition of these 10 men for 2022 brings the total number of lives honored on the National Work Zone Memorial to 1,602. Read more
Honor roadway colleagues by submitting names for the National Work Zone Memorial Honor roadway colleagues by submitting names for the National Work Zone Memorial The Memorial honors lives lost as a result of work zone incidents Pam / Wednesday, September 15, 2021 0 3914 Article rating: No rating The pandemic kept countless people off the roads but that didn’t mean roadway workers were safer. In fact, reports from across the country showed many of the drivers out during that time took the opportunity to accelerate with some traveling in excess of 100 mph. That put roadway workers, who were still on the job, at greater danger and some paid the ultimate price. The American Traffic Safety Services (ATSS) Foundation honors the men and women killed in roadway work zone incidents by including their names on the National Work Zone Memorial. The list of names is updated each year with the submissions received by Dec. 1. Read more
ATSSA’s president & CEO featured on transportation podcast ATSSA’s president & CEO featured on transportation podcast Ohio-based 'Down with the Dig' talks with Tetschner about ATSSA's Convention & NWZAW Pam / Tuesday, March 2, 2021 0 4589 Article rating: 5.0 ATSSA President & CEO Stacy Tetchner’s second podcast on “Down with the Dig” is live today. Listen to Tetschner discuss ATSSA’s recent Convention & Traffic Expo and provide a preview of this year’s National Work Zone Awareness Week. National Work Zone Awareness Week is April 26-30 with a kickoff event in Michigan on April 27. Down with the Dig hosts discuss safety, technology and legislation issues related to the Ohio Valley Region with their guests. The new ATSSA podcast discussion of smart work zones and the 2021 Convention & Traffic Expo, which included a Roadway Worker Protection Summit, a Workforce Development Open Forum and dozens of education sessions. Read more
Foundation 'We can't stop now' effort urges help gathering names for National Work Zone Memorial Foundation 'We can't stop now' effort urges help gathering names for National Work Zone Memorial Help honor lives lost in work zones Pam / Tuesday, July 28, 2020 0 4473 Article rating: No rating At a time when lives are restricted due to the global pandemic and many people are looking for ways to make a difference, The ATSS Foundation has an option. The Foundation needs volunteers to help gather the names of men and women who lost their lives in work zone incidents so they can be honored by inclusion on the National Work Zone Memorial. “Families whose lives have been marked by work zone tragedies continue to need our help. One way to support them while maintaining social distancing and without even leaving your home is to help gather names of people who should be honored and remembered on the Memorial,” said Foundation Associate Director Lori Diaz. Read more
Donate your cab fare and see your gift multiply for ATSS Foundation programs Donate your cab fare and see your gift multiply for ATSS Foundation programs Give online or text ATSSF to 41444 to text-to-give Pam / Tuesday, July 21, 2020 0 4787 Article rating: No rating Midyear Digital offers a simple equation for maximizing your gift to the American Traffic Safety Services Foundation. With this year’s virtual format, travel costs are eliminated so consider donating what you would have spent on a cab or Uber. Plus, Foundation sponsors are matching donations so your donation will be multiplied as much as tenfold. Read more
ATSS Foundation’s Planned Giving program enables donors to provide help for generations ATSS Foundation’s Planned Giving program enables donors to provide help for generations Foundation Legacy Circle members make long-term impact on individual lives Pam / Monday, June 22, 2020 0 4700 Article rating: No rating ATSSA Chair Greg Driskell is well-versed in the Association and The ATSS Foundation where he serves as an ex-officio board member so when The Foundation established its Planned Giving program late last year, he didn’t hesitate to take part. He had seen The Foundation open doors and change lives for individuals like Lyndsay Sutton. Read more
National Work Zone Awareness Week still on for April 20-24 National Work Zone Awareness Week still on for April 20-24 Michigan DOT cancels kickoff event due to COVID-19 concerns Pam / Monday, March 16, 2020 0 5618 Article rating: No rating National Work Zone Awareness Week will continue as scheduled on April 20-24. However, Michigan officials canceled the April 21 kickoff event in accord with CDC guidelines regarding the coronavirus pandemic. As of Sunday, the CDC recommended groups not hold gatherings of 50 or more people for the next eight weeks. Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) officials discussed the issue with ATSSA today. It was agreed that MDOT will instead host next year’s event. Virginia DOT had been scheduled to host in 2021 but will now host in 2022. Read more
26Jan2023 Industry leaders offer expectations for 2023 in Winter issue of Roadway Safety Thursday, January 26, 2023 Read more
25Jan2023 ATSSA’s updated Training & Products Catalog now available Wednesday, January 25, 2023 Read more