ATSSA’s online Convention & Traffic Expo draws worldwide attendance ATSSA’s online Convention & Traffic Expo draws worldwide attendance People who missed the eight-day event can register to watch recordings of all sessions Pam / Friday, February 19, 2021 0 6359 Article rating: No rating ATSSA’s 51st Annual Convention & Traffic Expo just wrapped up eight days filled with industry information and plentiful opportunities to interact with experts and innovators in the roadway safety industry. The fully online event drew attendance from every state in the U.S. and Washington, D.C., plus an international contingent representing Canada, Chile, Denmark, Finland, Spain and the United Kingdom. In addition, department of transportation (DOT) officials taking part represented 43 states, Washington, D.C., Canada and Spain. People who registered for the event have until April 9 to watch all of the sessions again or see anything they missed. Anyone who was unable to attend over the past two weeks can register now to see all of the sessions, visit exhibits and earn continuing education credits. Read more
ATSSA Announces Innovation Awards at 51st Annual Convention & Traffic Expo ATSSA Announces Innovation Awards at 51st Annual Convention & Traffic Expo Pedestrian safety and work zone products recognized at ATSSA’s Circle of Innovation Pam / Thursday, February 18, 2021 0 6903 Article rating: No rating FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (Feb. 18, 2021) – Two exhibitors at ATSSA’s 51st Annual Convention & Traffic Expo received Innovation Awards today in recognition of new products that contribute to the industry’s mission of advancing roadway safety and working Toward Zero Deaths. The new products from 2020 were evaluated by a panel of judges made up of Department of Transportation personnel. Judges reviewed nine items from companies across the country as part of the New Products Rollout. ATSSA’s 51st Annual Convention & Traffic Expo was held online and ran over two weeks, from Feb. 8 through today. Read more
MUTCD discussions scheduled for ATSSA’s Convention & Traffic Expo MUTCD discussions scheduled for ATSSA’s Convention & Traffic Expo Take part in chats on nine topics Feb. 16-18 Pam / Thursday, February 11, 2021 0 8394 Article rating: No rating Join the discussion on various aspects of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD) during week two of ATSSA’s 51st Annual Convention & Traffic Expo. The discussions are hosted by ATSSA and take place within the Conversation Lounge of the Convention’s online platform. Check out the topics you want to be part of and join the conversation. Participation is free for everyone registered for the Convention. Sessions run Tuesday through Thursday next week and cover nine topics. Read more
FHWA extends comment time for MUTCD NPA FHWA extends comment time for MUTCD NPA New deadline is May 14 Pam / Tuesday, February 2, 2021 0 9701 Article rating: No rating The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has extended the time for public comment to May 14 for the first comprehensive update to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD) in more than a decade. The document opened for public comment on Dec. 14 as originally reported here and was originally to allow comments through March 15. The Notice of Proposed Amendments for the 11th edition of the MUTCD contains more than 600 proposed changes, according to a statement from the FHWA. Read more
2021 Convention & Traffic Expo is approaching fast 2021 Convention & Traffic Expo is approaching fast Don’t forget to register for this online event – Feb 8-12 and 16-18 Pam / Monday, February 1, 2021 0 5494 Article rating: No rating ATSSA’s 2021 Convention & Traffic Expo is nearly here and final touches are being put in place. For people who have never had the opportunity to attend, this year’s event is fully online so it’s the perfect opportunity to find out what you’ve been missing and take in activities that are new this year. Registration is open for the event that runs Feb. 8-12 and 16-18. Check out the full schedule that includes two general sessions packed with panels addressing key industry information. Plus, nearly 50 education sessions await on topics from addressing personnel challenges to the latest on technology issues including connected and automated vehicles (CAVs) and pavement markings. Attendees can also take part in as many as six discussions with their colleagues about the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD) in the Conversation Lounge within the online platform. Read more
13Mar2023 ATSSA notes need for flexibility in final rule for Buy America requirements Monday, March 13, 2023 Read more