FCC votes unanimously to redistribute a portion of the safety spectrum FCC votes unanimously to redistribute a portion of the safety spectrum ATSSA and other roadway safety advocates opposed changes to 5.9 GHz band Pam / Wednesday, November 18, 2020 0 929 Article rating: 5.0 The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted unanimously today to reallocate more than half of the 5.9GHz spectrum band—known as the “safety spectrum”—to unlicensed uses including WiFi. The new rules adopted today make the lower 45 megahertz of the spectrum available for unlicensed uses. They require Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) licensees to stop using this portion of the spectrum within a year. ATSSA President & CEO Stacy Tetschner called the action "a major blow to the roadway safety community and public safety in general." Read more
ATSSA Town Hall covers anticipated impacts of 2020 election ATSSA Town Hall covers anticipated impacts of 2020 election Listen now to a recording of Tuesday's Town Hall Pam / Tuesday, November 17, 2020 0 527 Article rating: No rating ATSSA Vice President of Government Relations Nate Smith noted that congressional races didn’t go as expected in this month’s election, with Republicans picking up seats while the Democrats could lose up to a dozen when final results are tabulated. Smith also predicted who will be the next Transportation Secretary if Vice President Joe Biden wins when results of the presidential race are final. Smith laid out six contenders for the cabinet position. Smith shared his observations and insights during a nearly 1-hour Town Hall this afternoon about the election and its impact. Read more
ATSSA holding Town Hall on the election’s impact on roadway safety ATSSA holding Town Hall on the election’s impact on roadway safety Register now for Tuesday’s live online event Pam / Thursday, November 12, 2020 0 618 Article rating: No rating Join ATSSA Vice President of Government Relations Nate Smith on Tuesday for a Town Hall addressing the impact of the state and federal elections on roadway safety. Smith will discuss how the Nov. 3 election results will influence roadway safety policies and priorities in 2021 and for years to come, including the question of how our nation continues to respond to COVID-19. Register now for this online event held Tuesday at 1 p.m. EST. Read more
New youth activity book promotes work zone safety New youth activity book promotes work zone safety Children’s book available for download or purchase Pam / Tuesday, November 10, 2020 0 554 Article rating: No rating For anyone challenged to provide their children with meaningful activity amid pandemic concerns, The ATSS Foundation has a great option. It’s offering a 32-page child’s guide for staying safe in roadway construction zones. The activity book is geared for ages 5-8 and includes 26 safety tips – one for each letter of the alphabet. It offers a fun way to learn the ABCs of work zone safety with lessons like, “B is for Be prepared to STOP.” Read more
ATSSA offers special registration rate for public agency officials ATSSA offers special registration rate for public agency officials Take advantage of 2021 all-access rate for Convention & Traffic Expo Pam / Thursday, November 5, 2020 0 510 Article rating: No rating ATSSA is offering a special registration rate for public agency officials to attend its 51st Annual Convention & Traffic Expo, which will be held over two weeks in February. The special rate of $49 gives public agency officials access to all aspects of this fully virtual event that runs from Feb. 8-12 and 16-18. Registration includes all education breakouts, general sessions, technical committee meetings, networking events, the Circle of Innovation, and Traffic Expo. ATSSA’s Annual Convention & Traffic Expo is the premier roadway safety event in North America. It is where industry professionals gather to make vital connections. Read more
15Jan2021 ATSSA members seek to make a difference through Roadway Worker Protection Summit Friday, January 15, 2021 Read more