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Apply by July 10 for FY23 Safe Streets and Roads for All grants
The U.S. Department of Transportation USDOT announced the 2023 Notice of Funding Opportunity NOFO for Safe Streets and Roads for All grants is now open for applications. The application to apply for this grant is available online via Grants.gov. This is a $5 billion grant program focused on local vision zero projects that was created in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act IIJA. The grant is funded at $1 billion annually through Fiscal Year 2026. The grant program is focused on helping local and regional governments achieve their vision zero goals and strategies. The U.S. Department of Transportation USDOT announced the 2023 Notice of Funding Opportunity NOFO for Safe Streets and Roads for All grants is now open for applications. The application to apply for this grant is available here and at Grants.gov. This is a $5 billion grant program focused on local vision zero projects that was created in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act IIJA. The grant is funded at $1 billion annually through Fiscal Year 2026. The grant program is focused on helping local and regional governments achieve their vision zero goals and strategies. Eligible grant recipients include cities, towns and townships, counties, metropolitan planning organizations, some transit authorities, tribes and groupings of these units of governments for example, multiple cities can join together for a project. State governments are ineligible to receive this grant. The deadline for applications is 5p.m. ET, Monday, July 10. For details, more information, and applicant guidance: Review the NOFO Visit our How to Apply page Visit our Resources page Review SS4A Frequently Asked Questions Attend a grant application webinar Learn about what's new in 2023 Award announcements are expected to be made by late 2023. ATSSA strongly encourages ATSSA members to work with their local and municipal government partners to educate and encourage applications for this roadway safety grant.
ATSS Foundation recognizes Shirley family for longtime support
The ATSS Foundation recently recognized the Shirley family of Georgia with the nonprofit’s Ambassador Award. The Foundation Ambassador Award recognizes an individual or entity for extraordinary efforts in supporting The Foundation’s core purpose of promoting roadway safety through charitable giving and public awareness programs. Georgia ATSSA Chapter President Rick Brockman nominated the family for the Foundation Ambassador Award in recognition of their years-long efforts in helping both The Foundation and the Georgia Department of Transportation, both of which offer college scholarships. ATSS Foundation Vice Chair Peter Johnston, left, presented the Foundation Ambassador Award to Ryan Shirley, center, on behalf of his family during The Foundation’s Annual Golf Classic Tournament on Feb. 17 in Phoenix. Georgia ATSSA Chapter President Rick Brockman nominated the Shirley family for the recognition. The ATSS Foundation recently recognized the Shirley family of Georgia with the nonprofit’s Ambassador Award. The Foundation Ambassador Award recognizes an individual or entity for extraordinary efforts in supporting The Foundation’s core purpose of promoting roadway safety through charitable giving and public awareness programs. The Shirley family, which owns and operates Safety Signal Co. in Georgia, has for 13 years run the Jim Shirley Memorial Golf Tournament and donated half of the proceeds to benefit The ATSS Foundation. The other half has gone to the Georgia Department of Transportation GDOT for scholarships. Safety Signal Co. was founded in Forest Park, Ga., in 1969 by Jim Shirley and Dave Bussey, who were brothers-in-law. The family has continued operating the business since then, with Jim’s widow—Dee Shirley—as the current owner. The company is now located in Union City, Ga. Georgia ATSSA Chapter President Rick Brockman nominated the family for the Foundation Ambassador Award in recognition of their years-long efforts in helping both The Foundation and GDOT, both of which offer college scholarships. “The Shirley family has started, managed, promoted and worked on the annual Jim Shirley Memorial Golf Tournament with this being the 13th year,” Brockman wrote in nominating the family. “They literally shut down their company for the day to make this event successful.” The ATSS Foundation Board approved the award in November and presented it to Ryan Shirley at The Foundation’s Annual Golf Classic Tournament held as part of ATSSA’s 53rd Annual Convention & Traffic Expo in Phoenix in February. “We are extremely grateful to all of the members of the Shirley family for their many years of support,” said Foundation Director Lori Diaz. “Their commitment to The Foundation through this event that honors Jim Shirley has made a difference in the lives of young adults pursuing their dreams after a devastating loss and in helping raise awareness of the importance of roadway safety.” The ATSS Foundation Board reviews nominations for the Ambassador Award three times a year—in March, July and November. Details on the criteria and a nomination form are available online. To date, four awards have been presented. The ATSS Foundation is the charitable arm of ATSSA.
ATSSA members make a difference on Capitol Hill
Carolinas ATSSA Chapter members Ben Capel and Dane Alsabrook, have been making a difference for roadway safety for years by taking their message directly to Capitol Hill legislators during ATSSA’s Legislative Briefing & Fly-In. Join them in the nation’s capital this year and play a role in advocating for roadway safety through meetings with your senator, representative or a member of their staff. Alsabrook, with PPG in Greensboro, N.C., said he is sold on the process of delivering the roadway safety message directly to Congressional leaders. And Capel, with Guardway Corp. in Charlotte, said long-term connections are key to gaining influence with lawmakers. Carolinas ATSSA Chapter members Ben Capel and Dane Alsabrook, have been making a difference for roadway safety for years by taking their message directly to Capitol Hill legislators during ATSSA’s Legislative Briefing & Fly-In. Join them in the nation’s capital this year and play a role in advocating for roadway safety through meetings with your senator, representative or a member of their staff. Alsabrook, pictured at left, with PPG in Greensboro, said he is sold on the process of delivering the roadway safety message directly to Congressional leaders. “It’s made a difference. Ben and I have seen the results,” he said. Specifically, they’ve seen “funding buckets” established for roadway safety—such as the Highway Safety Improvement Program HSIP, which started in fiscal 2006 with approximately $1.3 billion annually. It gradually increased over the years until the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act IIJA, brought it to about $3.2 billion annually, with another $2.8 billion annually directed to other safety projects. Capel, pictured center, is with Guardway Corp. in Charlotte. He said the work of ATSSA’s Government Relations Team in making contacts with legislators is critical to the success. He said those long-term connections are key to gaining influence with lawmakers. Kevin Lowe of PPG, pictured at right, joined Capel and Alsabrook in meetings with North Carolina legislators in 2022. ATSSA’s 2023 Legislative Briefing & Fly-In takes place over two days, April 18-19. This year’s event is the same week as National Work Zone Awareness Week, which runs April 17-21. April 18 – The Legislative Briefing prepares ATSSA members to make their case to federal legislators and includes speakers such as members of Congress and others involved in federal policymaking on issues. That day also includes a PAC Reception in the evening. It will be held at the Pendry hotel, 655 Water St., S.W., Washington, D.C. April 19 – On Capitol Hill Meeting Day, ATSSA members visit the Capitol Hill offices of their legislators. Registration for ATSSA members is free for the Legislative Briefing & Fly-In. Members are responsible for travel and lodging expenses. Register by April 3 for guaranteed meetings with legislators. Check for housing availability in ATSSA’s room block at the Pendry hotel. A $750 scholarship for the first 10 first-time attendees who register and attend the event is available.
Upcoming Events
2026 Convention & Traffic Expo
Where Roadway Safety + Innovation Intersect. ATSSA’s 56th Annual Convention & Traffic Expo is Feb. 20-24, 2026, in Houston, Texas. Join key roadway safety and transportation professionals at this premier event.
Legislative Briefing & Fly-In 2026
ATSSA’s 2026 Legislative Briefing & Fly-In is April 14-15, in Washington, D.C.
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