ATSSA joins nine groups reaffirming support for rapid deployment of V2X technologies ATSSA joins nine groups reaffirming support for rapid deployment of V2X technologies Pam / Wednesday, December 14, 2022 0 6103 Article rating: 5.0 ATSSA joined nine groups in releasing a statement today reaffirming support for the rapid, widespread deployment of vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technologies to further improve safety on American roads. V2X allows communication between vehicles, infrastructure and other road users such as pedestrians and bicyclists and provides drivers with crucial warnings necessary to improve safety. "We believe that 2023 will be a pivotal year for V2X deployment. Transportation stakeholders have aligned behind one V2X technology, cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X), clearing the way for a unified, nationwide approach to the deployment of this tool," the statement says. Read more
ATSSA congratulates Bhatt on FHWA confirmation ATSSA congratulates Bhatt on FHWA confirmation Transportation veteran confirmed as FHWA leader Pam / Friday, December 2, 2022 0 2917 Article rating: No rating Shailen Bhatt, who led state transportation departments in Colorado and Delaware, was confirmed by the Senate to lead the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Bhatt’s confirmation by the full Senate on Thursday follows bipartisan support on Nov. 29 by the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. As head of the FHWA, Bhatt will oversee implementation of the $1 trillion Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act (IIJA) passed into law in November 2021. Read more
USDOT: No extension of temporary waiver for construction materials for Buy America USDOT: No extension of temporary waiver for construction materials for Buy America Pam / Monday, November 7, 2022 0 4497 Article rating: 5.0 The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) will not extend its current one-year implementation delay of Buy America changes for construction materials stemming from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), also known as the bipartisan infrastructure law, the department announced. USDOT will begin enforcing the new Buy America requirements for construction materials on Thursday, according to a "notice of expiration" posted online. The notice included several concurrent and related actions USDOT is taking related to implementation. Read more
ATSSA asks Buttigieg to delay new Buy America requirements ATSSA asks Buttigieg to delay new Buy America requirements ATSSA president also asks for exemption of some temporary products Pam / Thursday, November 3, 2022 0 6048 Article rating: 3.9 ATSSA President & CEO Stacy Tetschner today sent a letter to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg making three requests regarding changes to the Buy America requirements included in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). “In a recent survey of ATSSA members regarding the new Buy America requirements for federally-funded infrastructure projects, there is considerable concern about the impact that these new policies will have on roadway safety,” Tetschner wrote. “Knowing of your strong commitment to reducing the number of fatalities and serious injuries on this nation’s roadways, it is important for you to consider the serious effect the new Buy America requirements will have not only on the roadway safety industry but the public as well.” Tetschner also noted his concern regarding the "looming deadline" for implementation of the new Buy America requirements. Read more
USDOT offering webinar on applying for SMART Grants USDOT offering webinar on applying for SMART Grants Register now for Sept. 29 webinar; applications due Nov. 18 Pam / Wednesday, September 21, 2022 0 8870 Article rating: 4.0 The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) will hold a Sept. 29 webinar to assist individuals interested in applying for a Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Grant. Registration is now open for the webinar, which runs from 2:30-4 p.m. ET. The grants were authorized as part of the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act (IIJA) approved in November. The new grant program offers up to $100 million annually over the next five years. The grants would fund transportation projects that “use data and technology to solve real-world challenges facing communities today,” according to the USDOT announcement. The SMART Grants Program does not require other funding such as matching or cost sharing, according to USDOT. Read more
1Feb2023 ATSSA makes major updates to Corporate Training Program Wednesday, February 1, 2023 Read more
30Jan2023 ATSSA congratulates Crawford on leading Highways & Transit Subcommittee Monday, January 30, 2023 Read more