ATSSA Town Hall on infrastructure package set for Nov. 18 ATSSA Town Hall on infrastructure package set for Nov. 18 Pam / Thursday, November 11, 2021 0 2557 Article rating: 5.0 ATSSA will host a Town Hall next Thursday to discuss the infrastructure package recently approved by both houses of Congress. The Town Hall will be led by ATSSA Vice President of Engagement Nate Smith and answer the question: What does it mean for ATSSA members? The Senate approved the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) in August and the House of Representatives approved it late Friday. President Joe Biden is expected to sign the legislation soon. Read more
Worker Safety Webinar Series launches with discussion of roadway industry Worker Safety Webinar Series launches with discussion of roadway industry Roadway worker protection focus spurs idea for Worker Safety Webinar series Pam / Tuesday, November 9, 2021 0 2241 Article rating: No rating ATSSA kicked off its Worker Safety Webinar Series today with a session by Alex Kelly, founder and CEO of SALT + Company. Calling her presentation “Road Safety 101,” Kelly discussed big picture issues related to the transportation industry and encouraged company owners to veer outside their lane—though not literally—to explore alternate avenues for partnerships. Today’s session was the first of five Worker Safety Webinars and sponsored by the ATSSA Training Department and the new Roadway Safety Protection Council. The next four webinars will take place in 2022. Read more
ATSSA President releases statement regarding the House’s failure to pass infrastructure bill ATSSA President releases statement regarding the House’s failure to pass infrastructure bill Maria Robertson / Friday, October 29, 2021 0 3325 Article rating: 3.0 ATSSA President & CEO Stacy Tetschner released a statement today regarding the failure of the House of Representatives to pass the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). “The failure of the House of Representatives to do their jobs and pass the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is disappointing and dangerous. Unfortunately, having to release a statement like this is becoming the norm instead of the exception,” he said. “Congress, specifically the House progressives and House Republican leadership, have decided to use this important historical investment in our nation’s roads, bridges and safety as political leverage. They are playing politics with every road user’s life, instead of protecting them. I would hope that they use the month of November to come to their senses and pass this bipartisan legislation and do the job they were voted into office to carry out.” Read more
Congress nears passage of bipartisan infrastructure package, extends current authorization Congress nears passage of bipartisan infrastructure package, extends current authorization Maria Robertson / Thursday, October 28, 2021 0 2425 Article rating: No rating With the current surface transportation authorization set to expire over the weekend, Congress passed a short-term extension of the FAST Act, the current authorization, that will run until Dec. 3. Earlier this afternoon the House appeared close to voting on the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package, but Democrats were unable to come to an agreement on a vote for a separate $1.75 trillion reconciliation package, the framework of which was released today. Read more
AASHTO council unanimously supports resolution to convert MASH into a performance spec AASHTO council unanimously supports resolution to convert MASH into a performance spec Pam / Thursday, October 28, 2021 0 3108 Article rating: No rating AASHTO’s Council on Highways and Streets voted Wednesday to support a resolution to convert the Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH) to a specification. The vote took place during the Council’s meeting as part of AASHTO’s annual meeting in San Diego. AASHTO maintains MASH and commissioned the Texas Transportation Institute (TTI) to conduct a scoping study on the idea of converting MASH 2016 to a specification. The study was completed this year, according to a presentation by Maine Department of Transportation Chief Engineer Joyce Taylor, who serves as vice chair of AASHTO’s Committee on Design. The association also held two webinars in June with state and industry officials to address opportunities and challenges the conversion would bring. The move to convert MASH into a performance specification is aimed at “developing a more consistent testing of roadside hardware,” according to the Council on Highways and Streets resolution. Read more
18Aug2022 ATSSA supports Bhatt’s nomination for FHWA administrator Thursday, August 18, 2022 Read more
9Aug2022 Senate passes Inflation Reduction Act; House could vote this week Tuesday, August 9, 2022 Read more