FMCSA rep visits ATSSA HQ to talk initiatives FMCSA rep visits ATSSA HQ to talk initiatives National organization works to increase safety for CMVs and buses SuperUser Account / Wednesday, April 24, 2019 0 7455 Article rating: No rating Last month, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Virginia Division Administrator Craig Feister spoke at ATSSA headquarters in Fredericksburg, Virginia about the main objectives of the administration and the agency’s areas of focus. Read more
ATSSA hosts Ohio “How To” workshop in Columbus for roadway safety professionals ATSSA hosts Ohio “How To” workshop in Columbus for roadway safety professionals Educational workshop discusses latest in transportation industry topics SuperUser Account / Monday, April 8, 2019 0 7347 Article rating: 4.5 As part of the American Traffic Safety Services Association’s (ATSSA) ongoing work as the leader in roadway safety infrastructure, the association is holding an Ohio “How To” Training and Education Workshop in Columbus, Ohio on April 10, 2019. Read more
National Go Orange Day to mark fourth year National Go Orange Day to mark fourth year Roadway safety and infrastructure industry members will don orange nationwide SuperUser Account / Friday, April 5, 2019 0 9889 Article rating: 5.0 National Go Orange Day, designated to help raise work zone safety awareness, will celebrate its fourth year on Apr. 10. The event has become a staple of National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW), and is a time for individuals and organizations across the country to express their support for work zone safety by wearing orange. Read more
Gearing up for the 19th National Work Zone Awareness Week Gearing up for the 19th National Work Zone Awareness Week April 8 is just around the corner, here are some tips to share to help increase roadway safety around work zones SuperUser Account / Friday, March 29, 2019 0 9146 Article rating: No rating The stories of work zone crash victims serve as important reminders that extra caution is necessary when work zones are present. Dennis Shenk, a work zone crash survivor with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) said after he finished mowing on a side road, he was struck and injured on the job. Read more
National Work Zone Awareness Week raises awareness of work zone safety National Work Zone Awareness Week raises awareness of work zone safety Annual safety campaign reminds roadway users to ‘Drive like you work here’ SuperUser Account / Wednesday, March 20, 2019 0 7758 Article rating: No rating The 19th annual National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW), happening April 8-12, 2019, will bring national attention to the importance of work zone safety. Each year during NWZAW, public agencies, organizations, and individuals across the country come together to advocate for the women and men who risk their lives in work zones each day to keep our roadways safe. Read more
ATSSA board members reflect on association involvement, share how they will advance roadway safety ATSSA board members reflect on association involvement, share how they will advance roadway safety Longstanding association members bring expertise and industry knowledge to help advance roadway safety SuperUser Account / Monday, March 18, 2019 0 6785 Article rating: 3.5 At the heart of ATSSA are dedicated members in the roadway safety infrastructure industry that tirelessly to advance the association’s mission of roadway safety and moving Toward Zero Deaths on our nation’s roadways. ATSSA’s board of directors help set the tone for the strategic objectives and efforts to collectively lead the association in addressing critical issues within the roadway safety infrastructure industry. Read more
Work zones: "Drive Like You Work Here" Work zones: "Drive Like You Work Here" National Work Zone Awareness Week and Go Orange Day promote work zone safety SuperUser Account / Monday, March 18, 2019 0 9749 Article rating: No rating The national averages and the lives affected are at the core of why National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) and Go Orange Day began. They’re also a big part of why the public awareness campaign has continued to grow. Read more
Pedestrian & cyclist detection: How the roadway safety industry is walking the walk Pedestrian & cyclist detection: How the roadway safety industry is walking the walk Various initiatives and technology aiming to curb non-motorist fatalities and injuries nationwide SuperUser Account / Friday, March 8, 2019 0 14600 Article rating: No rating The detection of pedestrians and bicyclists is an important focal point for individuals in the roadway safety infrastructure industry. Nationally public agencies, manufacturers, suppliers, and research institutions are working to address the increasing frequency of pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities and injuries. Read more
3M supports The Foundation with Toward Zero Deaths Virtual Pledge Wall 3M supports The Foundation with Toward Zero Deaths Virtual Pledge Wall Donations totaled more than $15,000 to support loved ones of roadway workers SuperUser Account / Tuesday, March 5, 2019 0 8005 Article rating: 5.0 3M’s Transportation Safety Division once again hosted the 3M Toward Zero Deaths Virtual Pledge Wall in support of the American Traffic Safety Services Foundation (ATSS Foundation). Online donations were accepted until Feb. 12—the end of ATSSA's Annual 49th Annual Convention & Traffic Expo—and totaled up to more than $15,000 thanks to the association’s generous supporters and partnering company, 3M. Read more
ATSSA membership benefits support roadway safety industry ATSSA membership benefits support roadway safety industry Association offers ways to advocate, save, connect, communicate, and contribute SuperUser Account / Tuesday, February 26, 2019 0 8002 Article rating: No rating As the leader in the roadway safety infrastructure industry, ATSSA is committed to ensuring members are equipped with the knowledge and opportunities to innovate and grow. Nationally, ATSSA is comprised of more than 1,500 member companies and branches. Read more
17May2023 Worker protection headlines Spring Issue of Roadway Safety magazine Wednesday, May 17, 2023 Read more