Signs

Signs

Road Sign

Signs are important fixtures that help advance roadway safety every day throughout the United States. Today, a variety of symbols, shapes and colors are used to convey messages to users on and around the roadways. Signs types include traffic, roadway, warning, railroad, guide, recreational, temporary, regulatory, pedestrian and bicycle.


There are many benefits to using symbols, which include immediate communication with all roadway users and their ability to break language barriers. Colors can communicate approaching scenarios such as using orange to indicate an upcoming work zone or red for an upcoming stop or yielding point. A number of shapes are also used to indicate oncoming situations or to provide roadway users with information such as octagons for stop and long horizontal, rectangular signs displaying guidance information.


Today, traffic signs are being looped into the world of autonomous driving technology. Research efforts are being made to equip traffic signs with technology, like embedded machine-readable codes, to allow them to communicate with Connected Automated Vehicles (CAVs) and other mapping devices.


ATSSA has dedicated group of members on its Sign Committee (member login required), who work to:

  • Enhance members’ businesses by increasing their understanding of traffic control devices on private property,
  • Influence the present and future direction of Minimum Retroreflectivity Standards,
  • Inform and educate roadway safety industry members on sign industry-related matters,
  • Provide knowledge and education about signing retroreflectivity,
  • Work to have dedicated funds identified and available for sign management systems and the implementation of upgraded programs to conform with MRS,
  • Monitor and influence the development of a new MUTCD chapter on changeable message signs, and
  • Improve upon and solicit greater committee member participation in Sign Committee meetings and on task forces, including recruitment of new committee members.

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2021 Convention general sessions will inspire, inform and entertain

Keynote speaker Chad Hymas will share lessons learned about adapting to change following an accident that left him a quadriplegic

ATSSA’s 51st Annual Convention & Traffic Expo’s general sessions will inspire and inform, including insights from keynote speaker Chad Hymas, who was forced to rework everything in his life after a ranch accident left him a quadriplegic.

Hymas will share about his experience adapting to change and offer lessons on leadership, teamwork and customer service to employ in your workplace.

This year’s general sessions stretch over two days and are jampacked with industry information.

ATSSA’s 2021 Convention & Traffic Expo takes place on a custom-made online platform, created to meet the needs of ATSSA members and provide ease of access and navigation. The Convention runs Feb. 8-12 and 16-18 and offers opportunities for live engagement, more than 40 education sessions, committee and council meetings, networking opportunities, industry awards and fun.

TUESDAY, FEB. 16, 10-11:30 a.m. EST

State of the Industry Panel -- Manufacturers, contractors and public officials share insights for the coming months in the construction and roadway safety market.

  • Paul Carlson, Road Infrastructure Inc.
  • Brandye Hendrickson, AASHTO
  • David Feise Jr., Arrive Alive Traffic Control LLC
  • Eric Perry, ATSSA Director of Innovation & Technical Services

Industry Innovation Panel – Auto industry experts discuss their work on technological advances transforming transportation.

  • Eric Perry, ATSSA Director of Innovation & Technical Services
  • Nazila Roofigari-Esfahan, Virginia Tech
  • Doug Campbell, Automotive Safety Council
  • Timothy Drake, ITS America

State of the Association Report – Updates from ATSSA.

  • Greg Driskell, ATSSA Board Chair
  • Stacy Tetschner, ATSSA President & CEO

Industry and national awards – Winners of the following awards are announced.

  • Industry Achievement Award
  • Mark of Excellence Award

ATSSA’s Got Talent: Battle of the Bands Edition – Competition opens in the ATSSA Lounge along with voting for ATSSA’s Best Band.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 17, 10-11:30 A.M.:

Keynote speaker - Chad Hymas

Government Relations Panel - What’s happening in the nation’s capital? Where is Congress headed with infrastructure funding? With a highway bill?

  • Nate Smith, ATSSA Vice President of Engagement
  • Laura Perrotta, American Highway Users Alliance
  • Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee

The ATSS Foundation – Update on activities within the charitable arm of ATSSA.

  • Dave Krahulec, Foundation Chair

Industry and national awards – Winners of the following awards are announced.

  • National Safety Award

ATSSA’s Got Talent: Battle of the Bands Edition – Winner announced

Take advantage of this opportunity to make vital connections with roadway safety infrastructure industry experts.

Check back to Expo.ATSSA.com for updates and additional details.

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