ATSSA asks Buttigieg to delay new Buy America requirements ATSSA asks Buttigieg to delay new Buy America requirements ATSSA president also asks for exemption of some temporary products Pam / Thursday, November 3, 2022 0 10859 Article rating: 4.0 ATSSA President & CEO Stacy Tetschner today sent a letter to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg making three requests regarding changes to the Buy America requirements included in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). “In a recent survey of ATSSA members regarding the new Buy America requirements for federally-funded infrastructure projects, there is considerable concern about the impact that these new policies will have on roadway safety,” Tetschner wrote. “Knowing of your strong commitment to reducing the number of fatalities and serious injuries on this nation’s roadways, it is important for you to consider the serious effect the new Buy America requirements will have not only on the roadway safety industry but the public as well.” Tetschner also noted his concern regarding the "looming deadline" for implementation of the new Buy America requirements. Read more
ONLINE NOW: Phoenix offers a glimpse into the AV future ONLINE NOW: Phoenix offers a glimpse into the AV future Fall issue of Roadway Safety magazine includes supplement on Worker Protection Pam / Monday, October 31, 2022 0 12017 Article rating: 5.0 When ATSSA members arrive in Phoenix for the 2023 Convention & Traffic Expo in February they will find themselves in a city that’s made a name for itself as a pioneer in the testing of autonomous vehicle (AV) technologies. The region has embraced the technology and seen multiple pilots for grocery delivery as well as a driverless taxi service. The Fall issue of Roadway Safety magazine—available online now—details these efforts in Arizona and reveals a resource for members to remove the fear factor from contract negotiations, offers members’ take on the value of in-person advocacy and explains how ATSSA’s ITS Team keeps pace with innovation. An entire supplement is devoted to roadway worker protection and spells out efforts underway to improve worker safety from multiple perspectives. Both issues are online now. Read more
USDOT offering webinar on applying for SMART Grants USDOT offering webinar on applying for SMART Grants Register now for Sept. 29 webinar; applications due Nov. 18 Pam / Wednesday, September 21, 2022 0 13136 Article rating: 4.0 The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) will hold a Sept. 29 webinar to assist individuals interested in applying for a Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Grant. Registration is now open for the webinar, which runs from 2:30-4 p.m. ET. The grants were authorized as part of the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act (IIJA) approved in November. The new grant program offers up to $100 million annually over the next five years. The grants would fund transportation projects that “use data and technology to solve real-world challenges facing communities today,” according to the USDOT announcement. The SMART Grants Program does not require other funding such as matching or cost sharing, according to USDOT. Read more
Comments due Sept. 19 on proposed rulemaking for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program Comments due Sept. 19 on proposed rulemaking for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program Pam / Monday, September 12, 2022 0 7936 Article rating: No rating ATSSA members interested in providing comments on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program have one week to submit them. The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) NPRM was posted in the Federal Register on July 21. Comments are due by next Monday. The full text of the NPRM covers 66 pages of the Federal Register. USDOT created a summary and ATSSA assembled a list of key changes. Read more
Apply by Sept. 15 for FY22 Safe Streets and Roads for All grants Apply by Sept. 15 for FY22 Safe Streets and Roads for All grants Pam / Wednesday, September 7, 2022 0 8188 Article rating: No rating The deadline for submitting Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant applications is Sept. 15. Groups eligible to apply for the grants include metropolitan planning organizations; counties, cities, towns, transit agencies or special districts within a state; federally recognized tribal governments; and multijurisdictional groups comprised of these groups. Activities that are eligible include developing or updating a comprehensive safety action plan; conducting planning, design and development activities in support of an action plan; and carrying out projects and strategies identified in an action plan. A list of example activities is available. Read more
5Jun2023 Foundation awards 14 Roadway Worker Memorial Scholarships for 2023-24 Monday, June 5, 2023 Read more
1Jun2023 Apply now for public agency scholarships for 2024 Convention & Traffic Expo Thursday, June 1, 2023 Read more