House resolution honors ATSSA’s 50th anniversary House resolution honors ATSSA’s 50th anniversary Pam / Thursday, February 13, 2020 0 7161 Article rating: No rating Three members of the House of Representatives introduced a resolution this week recognizing the 50th anniversary of the American Traffic Safety Services Association. The bi-partisan resolution was initiated by Rep. Rob Wittman, a Republican representing Virginia’s 1st District, and Road Safety Caucus Chairs Bruce Westerman, a Republican representing Arkansas’ 4th District, and Chris Pappas, a Democrat representing New Hampshire’s 1st District. Read more
ATSSA commends release of highway bill principles; awaits details on plan ATSSA commends release of highway bill principles; awaits details on plan House Democrats propose $760 billion funding for infrastructure investments Pam / Monday, February 3, 2020 0 7317 Article rating: No rating On Wednesday, House Democrats unveiled a $760 billion proposal to fund infrastructure investments over the next five years. ATSSA commends moving the process of highway bill reauthorization forward and looks forward to working with the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on crafting the details of the plan on a bi-partisan basis. The framework outlines major investments, including those in surface transportation, rail and transit systems, airports, ports and harbors, wastewater and drinking water infrastructure, brownfields, and broadband. Additionally, this proposal is estimated to create more than 10 million jobs. Read more
A movement Toward Zero Deaths A movement Toward Zero Deaths ATSSA advocates for Highway Safety Improvement Program funds to reduce traffic fatalities Anonym / Tuesday, December 31, 2019 0 7652 Article rating: No rating ATSSA strives to keep roadway safety on the minds of stakeholders from legislators on Capitol Hill to officials with Departments of Transportation (DOTs) across the country. Therefore, the Association advocates for funds available through the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP), a core federal aid program created to reduce traffic fatalities and serious injuries on all public roads including non-state-owned roads and roads of tribal or Indian lands. Read more
Oregon congressman proposes support for a road usage charge for transportation funding Oregon congressman proposes support for a road usage charge for transportation funding Anonym / Wednesday, December 18, 2019 0 8328 Article rating: No rating Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) introduced legislation to encourage states to explore a road usage charge to help fund transportation projects. The bill submitted on Tuesday by the state’s 3rd District representative would reauthorize the Surface Transportation Systems Funding Alternatives (STSFA) program through 2025 and increase funding authorization, improve reporting requirements and provide special consideration for new projects that advance the knowledge of funding alternatives or collect revenue, according to the congressman’s office. Read more
FCC votes to reallocate part of 5.9 GHz band to WiFi FCC votes to reallocate part of 5.9 GHz band to WiFi Commission members voted unanimously today Anonym / Thursday, December 12, 2019 0 8371 Article rating: 5.0 The FCC voted unanimously today to allocate a portion of the 5.9 GHz band to a 45 MHz sub-band that supports unlicensed uses like WiFi. FCC Chairman Ajit Pai and commissioners Michael O'Rielly, Brendan Carr, Jessica Rosenworcel, and Geoffrey Starks all were in favor of the redistribution during an open meeting at the group’s headquarters in Washington, D.C. Read more
4Dec2023 Make lasting connections at ATSSA’s Convention & Traffic Expo Monday, December 4, 2023 Read more