ATSSA’S 51st Annual Convention & Traffic Expo Goes Fully Virtual ATSSA’S 51st Annual Convention & Traffic Expo Goes Fully Virtual 2021 event will be held in February Pam / Tuesday, September 22, 2020 0 6906 Article rating: 4.0 ATSSA’s annual Convention & Traffic Expo will go fully virtual for 2021. “It’s vital to stay connected as we continue the critical work of advancing roadway safety. Our team is planning an industry-leading virtual event that will be timely, engaging and highlight the latest products, services, trends and education during the 51st Annual Convention & Traffic Expo,” ATSSA President & CEO Stacy Tetschner said. “Our work is essential and the value of this type of collaboration cannot be overstated as we work Toward Zero Deaths.” Dates for the 2021 Convention & Traffic Expo have adjusted for the virtual format to provide all of the elements that make this the premier event of the roadway safety industry. It will be held in February over a two-week period to make it convenient and readily accessible for everyone. Read more
ATSS Foundation announces Roadway Worker Memorial Scholarship recipients ATSS Foundation announces Roadway Worker Memorial Scholarship recipients Scholarships awarded to 14 students for 2020-21 academic year Pam / Wednesday, June 3, 2020 0 7570 Article rating: No rating FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (June 3, 2020) – The American Traffic Safety Services Foundation awarded 14 Roadway Worker Memorial Scholarships and three Chuck Bailey Memorial Scholarships to college and university students around the country for the 2020-21 academic year. The Roadway Worker Memorial Scholarship Program provides financial assistance for post-high school education to dependents of roadway workers killed or permanently disabled in roadway work zones. The program is competitive and provides scholarships with values up to $10,000 per student each year. Applicants who demonstrate a strong commitment to volunteerism may be eligible for an additional $1,000 in honor of Chuck Bailey, a member of the roadway safety industry who died in 2002. Read more
3M Pledge Wall raises nearly $18,000 for ATSS Foundation 3M Pledge Wall raises nearly $18,000 for ATSS Foundation Pam / Wednesday, March 4, 2020 0 7407 Article rating: No rating FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (March 4, 2020) – The American Traffic Safety Services Foundation is pleased to announce that 3M raised $17,791 during the month of January, including during ATSSA’s 50th Annual Convention & Traffic Expo in New Orleans. This was the fifth year 3M has hosted a pledge wall at the convention to support The Foundation’s programs. The St. Paul, Minn.-based company sponsored the pledge wall and matched donations up to $5,000. Read more
ATSSA announces Tetschner as new president and CEO ATSSA announces Tetschner as new president and CEO Tetschner will succeed longtime president Roger Wentz Pam / Thursday, February 6, 2020 0 9549 Article rating: 3.8 FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (Feb. 6, 2020) – The American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) announces the appointment of Stacy Tetschner as president and CEO, effective March 16. Tetschner succeeds Roger Wentz who is retiring after more than 22 years as president and CEO. Tetschner most recently served as president and CEO of the United Motorcoach Association (UMA). Tetschner is a seasoned and credentialed association professional with 20 years of experience as a CEO. He began his tenure at UMA in June of 2017 following a nationwide search. He is a Certified Association Executive (CAE), as well as a Fellow of the American Society of Association Executives (FASAE). Read more
ATSSA Announces Innovation Awards at 50th Annual Convention & Traffic Expo ATSSA Announces Innovation Awards at 50th Annual Convention & Traffic Expo Pam / Tuesday, January 28, 2020 0 10180 Article rating: 5.0 FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (Jan. 28, 2020) – Three exhibitors at ATSSA’s 50th Annual Convention & Traffic Expo received Innovation Awards today in recognition of new products created by their companies that contribute to the industry’s mission of advancing roadway safety and working Toward Zero Deaths. Products from Royal Innovative Solutions, Pi Variables and VER-MAC were selected as first, second and third place, respectively. They were chosen on the criteria of lifesaving qualities, degree of need, innovation, design and eligibility under the Highway Safety Improvement Program. Read more
Traffic Control Device Challenge winners honored at ATSSA’s 50th Anniversary Convention & Traffic Expo Traffic Control Device Challenge winners honored at ATSSA’s 50th Anniversary Convention & Traffic Expo Pam / Monday, January 27, 2020 0 12161 Article rating: 5.0 FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (Jan. 27, 2020) – The American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA), in partnership with the National Academy of Sciences’ Transportation Research Board (TRB), honored the winners of the Traffic Control Device Challenge (TCD Challenge) today during a ceremony at the Association’s 50th Anniversary Convention & Traffic Expo. Engineering students from across the U.S. competed in the TCD Challenge, which was titled: “Connected and Autonomous Innovations for Improving Work Zone Safety.” Read more
ATSSA announces 2020 New Products Rollout participants ATSSA announces 2020 New Products Rollout participants Exhibitors to showcase most innovative products in roadway safety infrastructure industry Anonym / Wednesday, January 22, 2020 0 18282 Article rating: 5.0 FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (Jan. 21, 2020) – The American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) selected 20 companies to participate in its 2020 New Products Rollout event, which is held in conjunction with the 50th Annual Convention & Traffic Expo on Jan. 26 in booth #1679 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans. Read more
General Session kicks off with former Harley-Davidson executive General Session kicks off with former Harley-Davidson executive ATSSA celebrates its 50th year of advancing roadway safety at Convention & Traffic Expo Anonym / Thursday, January 9, 2020 0 7397 Article rating: No rating FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (Jan. 9, 2020) – The American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) holds the Opening General Session of its 50th Anniversary Traffic Convention & Expo on Jan. 26 with keynote speaker Ken Schmidt, former director of communications for Harley-Davidson Motor Company. Read more
ATSSA to celebrate 50 years at 2020 Annual Convention & Traffic Expo ATSSA to celebrate 50 years at 2020 Annual Convention & Traffic Expo Thousands to convene in New Orleans at North America’s largest roadway safety infrastructure trade show Anonym / Monday, December 30, 2019 0 11405 Article rating: No rating FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (Dec. 30, 2019) – The American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) will celebrate its past as it drives the future of the roadway safety infrastructure industry during its 50th Annual Convention & Traffic Expo. This mile-marker event will be held in New Orleans – the same city where the first annual convention was held. The event runs from Jan. 24-28 with most events at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Read more
Members of 116th Congress launch bipartisan Road Safety Caucus Members of 116th Congress launch bipartisan Road Safety Caucus ATSSA lauds latest launch of Caucus as progress in advancing roadway safety on Capitol Hill Anonym / Tuesday, October 29, 2019 0 9993 Article rating: 4.3 FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (October 28, 2019) – The American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) commends the formation of the bipartisan Road Safety Caucus in the 116th Congress, and applauds the leadership and commitment of its co-chairs, Reps. Chris Pappas (D-N.H.) and Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.). Read more
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