'But I don’t wanna: Closing the gap between training and behavior' 'But I don’t wanna: Closing the gap between training and behavior' Education Session Highlights – ATSSA’s 51st Annual Convention & Traffic Expo Pam / Wednesday, January 27, 2021 0 263 Article rating: No rating Influencing your employees and team members is one of the most important and challenging parts of being a leader, but it’s essential if you’re going to create safe and productive workplaces. Unfortunately, employees don’t always listen to or follow through on your guidance. Sometimes that’s because they really don’t know what they need to do. But it might also be that they’re unclear on what action to take and when. Or maybe there are obstacles in their way. However, the real reason might be deeper than that. Maybe the person you’re trying to influence thinks they know better than you or maybe they don’t like being told what to do. Often the inclination is to address all problems as knowledge problems which means providing your employees more information on what to do and when. But if it’s a deeper motivation, that isn’t going to help. It might even backfire. Even the best-intentioned leaders can unknowingly make the situation worse by using communication styles that trigger more resistance. “But I Don’t Wanna” is one of nearly 50 education sessions offered at ATSSA’s 51st Annual Convention & Traffic Expo, held online Feb. 8-12 and 16-18. Read more
Legislation introduced to find alternative Highway Trust Fund revenues Legislation introduced to find alternative Highway Trust Fund revenues Pam / Tuesday, January 26, 2021 0 355 Article rating: No rating Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR-03) has introduced H.R.383, the Road User Charge Advancement Act of 2021, legislation that would build on the Surface Transportation Systems Funding Alternatives (STSFA) program included in the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act. The bill was originally introduced during the last Congress and included in the Moving Forward Act. If it secures passage this Congress, it would nearly double current funding to $35 million annually for STSFA. The STSFA program incentivizes states to find alternative funding solutions for the Highway Trust Fund (HTF), as a reliance on revenues from the current gas tax becomes a less feasible method of keeping the HTF solvent. The federal gas tax has lost nearly 71% of its purchasing power since its most recent rate increase in 1993 due to inflation and the increase in fuel-efficient and alternative-fuel vehicles. Failure to develop new sources of revenue could see the HTF experience a $190 billion shortfall in the next decade. Read more
Be Like SALT™: A Well-Seasoned Approach to Leadership Be Like SALT™: A Well-Seasoned Approach to Leadership Education Session Highlights – ATSSA’s 51st Annual Convention & Traffic Expo Pam / Monday, January 25, 2021 0 267 Article rating: No rating What has been holding you back from becoming the leader you are meant to be? If you could overcome that challenge, what would your life look like? Would it lead to a promotion, better job, pay raise? Would it enable you to have more quality time with those you love or be a better provider for them? Perhaps you envision giving back to the community by leading a non-profit board, committee or fundraising event. What would it feel like to realize your true potential? If any of these resonate with you, and you are ready to take the next step, then “Be Like Salt” is for you! This is one of nearly 50 education sessions included in ATSSA’s 51st Annual Convention & Traffic Expo, held online Feb. 8-12 and 16-18. Read more
Biden names MassDOT Secretary as FHWA deputy administrator Biden names MassDOT Secretary as FHWA deputy administrator Pam / Thursday, January 21, 2021 0 402 Article rating: No rating President Joe Biden named Stephanie Pollack as deputy administrator for the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today. Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito announced the departure of Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Secretary and CEO Pollack and named her successor, according to a news release from the governor’s press office today. Pollack will also serve as acting administrator for FHWA until a permanent administrator is confirmed by the U.S. Senate, according to the release. Read more
ATSSA joins stakeholders in urging Biden to commit to zero fatalities by 2050 ATSSA joins stakeholders in urging Biden to commit to zero fatalities by 2050 Pam / Thursday, January 21, 2021 0 329 Article rating: No rating ATSSA, along with more than 70 other organizations, sent a letter to President Joseph R. Biden on Wednesday urging him to commit to reaching a goal of zero roadway fatalities by 2050. “Reaching zero fatalities has been a longtime priority for ATSSA,” said Vice President of Engagement Nate Smith. “Our advocacy work in Washington, D.C. and in state capitals around the country is consistently urging legislators to make progress towards that goal.” Read more
19Feb2021 ATSSA’s online Convention & Traffic Expo draws worldwide attendance Friday, February 19, 2021 Read more
18Feb2021 ATSSA Announces Innovation Awards at 51st Annual Convention & Traffic Expo Thursday, February 18, 2021 Read more