ATSSA research indicates raw materials shortage receding ATSSA research indicates raw materials shortage receding Maria Robertson / Monday, June 12, 2023 0 6086 Article rating: 4.5 Since the first quarter of 2021, ATSSA has monitored the availability of several key raw materials on behalf of the roadway safety infrastructure industry. In the most recent survey conducted in May, most members surveyed indicated they are seeing lessening impacts from the raw materials shortages of last year. In response to the latest raw materials survey results, ATSSA President & CEO Stacy Tetschner said, “I understand there may be continued challenges in obtaining electronic components and microchips to support the demand for signs and signals. Resin, plastics and sheeting have also been referenced. However, most of the suppliers feel they will be able to meet their contractual obligations for this year and be able to build on these successes into 2024. While this is better news than a year ago, we will continue monitoring the availability of materials by surveying our manufacturer and supplier community to ensure ATSSA keeps our industry informed.” Read more
White House unveils bipartisan infrastructure framework White House unveils bipartisan infrastructure framework Maria Robertson / Thursday, June 24, 2021 0 6327 Article rating: No rating Earlier this afternoon, President Biden announced that an agreement on a $1.2 trillion infrastructure framework had been made between the White House and members of the Senate from both parties. This bipartisan plan lays out an additional $579 billion in new spending, with $109 billion allocated towards roads, bridges and major projects and another $11 billion marked for safety. Read more
Highway bill extension included in House continuing resolution today Highway bill extension included in House continuing resolution today One-year extension part of House of Representatives proposal to avoid shutdown Pam / Monday, September 21, 2020 0 7294 Article rating: No rating Democrats in the House of Representatives today proposed a Continuing Resolution that includes a one-year extension of the current federal highway bill. The resolution is aimed at avoiding a federal government shutdown but included the highway bill, which is scheduled to expire on Sept. 30. The federal government shutdown could come in nine days without action. The proposal would fund the government through Dec. 11. If approved, the resolution would ensure that current transportation programs would not lapse on their expiration date of Oct. 1. Read more
Congressional leaders address ATSSA members during Legislative Briefing & Virtual Fly-In Congressional leaders address ATSSA members during Legislative Briefing & Virtual Fly-In ATSSA Members are scheduled for 54 meetings with U.S. legislators on Wednesday Pam / Tuesday, September 15, 2020 0 7337 Article rating: No rating ATSSA members heard from three members of Congress and a U.S. Senator today during the first day of the Association’s two-day Legislative Briefing & Fly-In. This year’s event was handled via virtual format with nearly 70 people taking part from across the country. Two members of Congress spoke from their Capitol Hill offices. On Wednesday, ATSSA members are scheduled for 54 meetings with federal legislators or their staff members. Read more
A statement from ATSSA President and CEO commends progress on INVEST in America Act A statement from ATSSA President and CEO commends progress on INVEST in America Act Maria Robertson / Friday, June 19, 2020 0 7913 Article rating: No rating ATSSA commends the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on moving the INVEST in America Act out of committee today. The bill, which includes historic funding levels for roadway safety infrastructure projects, moves the highway bill reauthorization process closer to the finish line before the looming Oct. 1 deadline. Read more
ATSSA expresses support for Rebuild America Act of 2019 ATSSA expresses support for Rebuild America Act of 2019 The legislation would incrementally increase motor fuel user fees to rebuild U.S. infrastructure SuperUser Account / Tuesday, May 21, 2019 0 9034 Article rating: No rating ATSSA supports the Rebuild America Act of 2019, which would incrementally increase federal gasoline and diesel user fees to fund needed improvements to the nation’s aging infrastructure. Read more
ATSSA extends congratulations to FHWA administrator Nicole Nason ATSSA extends congratulations to FHWA administrator Nicole Nason Nason confirmed for role by U.S. Senate on Capitol Hill SuperUser Account / Thursday, March 28, 2019 0 8846 Article rating: No rating The American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) extends their congratulations to Nicole Nason for being confirmed today as administrator of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Read more
Roadway safety infrastructure association weighs in on DeWine’s proposed gas tax increase Roadway safety infrastructure association weighs in on DeWine’s proposed gas tax increase Ohio chapter of ATSSA supports 18-cent gas tax increase to fund infrastructure improvements SuperUser Account / Thursday, March 28, 2019 0 8024 Article rating: No rating The Ohio Chapter of the American Traffic Safety Services Association (OH-ATSSA) urges the Ohio General Assembly to resuscitate Governor DeWine’s original 18-cent per gallon fuel tax increase to address the anticipated shortfall in transportation funding and resources for new projects designed to increase capacity and relieve congestion on Ohio’s roads, as well as maintain and update existing bridges and roadways. Read more
ATSSA releases statement following President Trump’s State of the Union address ATSSA releases statement following President Trump’s State of the Union address SuperUser Account / Wednesday, February 6, 2019 0 10032 Article rating: No rating The American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) issued a statement on President Donald Trump’s remarks in support of infrastructure investment during the Feb. 5 State of the Union address. Read more
ATSSA issues statement on DeFazio’s election as chairman of House Transportation Committee ATSSA issues statement on DeFazio’s election as chairman of House Transportation Committee Association congratulates DeFazio, looks ahead to infrastructure funding package SuperUser Account / Friday, January 4, 2019 0 10782 Article rating: No rating The American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) congratulates Representative Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.) on his selection as Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee (T&I Committee). Read more