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ATSSA nominations for National Safety Award due July 31
Nominations are now open for the National Safety Award with ATSSA’s other annual awards opening for nominations soon. The National Safety Award recognizes an employee or recent retiree of a government agency who made a significant contribution to the safety of our nation’s roadways. Nomination forms are due by July 31. Nominations for the Industry Achievement Award and National Media Award open in August. Changes are coming for the Mark of Excellence Award, which recognizes an ATSSA member who has made outstanding contributions to the advancement of roadway safety infrastructure through improved pavement markings. Nomination forms for all awards are available on ATSSA’s Member and Industry Awards page. Nominations are now open for the National Safety Award with ATSSA’s other annual awards opening for nominations soon. The National Safety Award recognizes an employee or recent retiree of a government agency who made a significant contribution to the safety of our nation’s roadways. Nomination forms are due by July 31. Nomination forms for all awards are available on ATSSA’s Member and Industry Awards page. The Industry Achievement Award is the Association’s highest honor and is given to an ATSSA member who achieves distinction deemed worthy of special recognition. It honors members who have made significant contributions to ATSSA and left a mark on the roadway safety infrastructure industry. The nomination period runs from Aug. 8 through Sept. 30. Nominations for the National Media Award come from state departments of transportation DOTs in recognition of fair, balanced and informative reporting on transportation issues on radio, television, newspaper or on web. DOT employees are invited to nominate a reporter, news organization, blogger or freelancer. The nomination period runs from Aug. 9 to Oct. 7. ATSSA is changing the process for the Mark of Excellence Award, which recognizes an ATSSA member who has made outstanding contributions to the advancement of roadway safety infrastructure through improved pavement markings. The Pavement Marking Committee is reviewing the criteria for the award, which will be presented during the Midyear Meeting in 2023. Winners of the National Safety Award, Industry Achievement Award and National Safety Award will be recognized during ATSSA’s 53rd Annual Convention & Traffic Expo in Phoenix, Feb. 17-21.
Help teen drivers safely navigate work zones
The ATSS Foundation is partnering with Work Zone Safe to teach teen drivers how to safely navigate roadway work zones. The online program is currently only available to teens who live in Oklahoma but could be expanded to other states. Learn about the program and how to bring it to your state during a free webinar, "No More Pamphlets! Modernizing Teen Driver Work Zone Safety," on Aug. 9, 2-3 p.m. ATSSA members and representatives from departments of transportation DOTs are encouraged to attend. The ATSS Foundation is partnering with Work Zone Safe to teach teen drivers how to safely navigate roadway work zones. The online program is currently only available to teens who live in Oklahoma but could be expanded to other states. Learn about the program and how to bring it to your state during a free webinar, "No More Pamphlets! Modernizing Teen Driver Work Zone Safety," on Aug. 9, 2-3 p.m. ET. ATSSA members and representatives from departments of transportation DOTs are encouraged to attend. Webinar participants include: Lori Diaz, Director, The ATSS Foundation moderator Tom Robins, founder, Work Zone Safe Haley Norman, Chapter President, Oklahoma ATSSA Chapter Paul Harris, Director, Oklahoma Highway Safety Office Lauren Parrish, P.E., State Traffic Engineer, Oklahoma Department of Transportation Marty Farris, Traffic Engineering Division, Oklahoma Department of Transportation Thanks to a grant from the PPG Foundation of Pittsburgh, The ATSS Foundation worked with Work Zone Safe to develop the free interactive program that teaches teen drivers the importance of work zone safety including the importance of safe driving habits, the results of speeding and inattentiveness, and how to read work zone signage, operate within queuing and navigate night work zones. It also covers how to understand work zone devices, pavement markings and mobile operations. mobile operations. In the first year of its adoption in Oklahoma, more than 12,000 Oklahoma teens representing more than 250 high schools took part in the work zone safety program. Register now for the free webinar to help teach teen drivers the importance of work zone safety.
Prepare for Convention 2023 where roadway safety & innovation intersect
ATSSA’s 53rd Annual Convention & Traffic Expo will bring roadway safety experts and innovators from across the nation and the world to Phoenix, Feb. 17-21. This five-day event will once again be the site of the largest gathering of the roadway safety infrastructure industry in North America and feature information on the latest advances, provide a look at the latest innovative products, offer dozens of education sessions and access to countless experts from all facets of the industry. The event will also include a massive display of devices to keep roadway workers and the motoring public safe, all situated on the 226,300-square-foot Traffic Expo floor inside the Phoenix Convention Center. The ATSS Foundation will hold its popular golf and sporting clays events, plus there will be additional opportunities for networking through special events for groups such as the Young Industry Professionals. ATSSA’s 53rd Annual Convention & Traffic Expo will bring roadway safety experts and innovators from across the nation and the world to Phoenix, Feb. 17-21. This five-day event will once again be the site of the largest gathering of the roadway safety infrastructure industry in North America and feature information on the latest advances, provide a look at the latest innovative products, offer dozens of education sessions and access to countless experts from all facets of the industry. The event will also include a massive display of devices to keep roadway workers and the motoring public safe, all situated on the 226,300-square-foot Traffic Expo floor inside the Phoenix Convention Center. The ATSS Foundation will again hold its popular golf and sporting clays events, plus there will be additional opportunities for networking through special events for groups such as the Young Industry Professionals. The 2023 Convention & Traffic Expo is where roadway safety and innovation intersect. “The 2023 Convention will expand on the great experience we enjoyed in Tampa this year where thousands reunited for roadway safety after two years of virtual events,” said ATSSA President & CEO Stacy Tetschner. “This year’s event reinforced the value of gathering in person where there are ample opportunities to collaborate with others in addressing such significant issues as materials shortages, workforce challenges and roadway worker protection. I look forward to gathering in Arizona to again experience that synergy and continue advancing roadway safety.” The Convention will include committee and council meetings, general sessions, education sessions, a legislative update, the New Products Rollout, Circle of Innovation, the announcement of national awards and countless opportunities to network with industry insiders from public agencies and private industry. Registration opens July 11. Book your hotel first to get the discounted registration rate. Exhibit space at the Phoenix Convention Center is already 75% sold out. Make your booth request online or contact Chris Caldwell, Director of Sales at The Wyman Company, 678-787-5599 or sales@atssa.com. Details on the 53rd Annual Convention & Traffic Expo are continually being finalized so check Expo.ATSSA.com for the latest information.
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.
TOOLS & RESOURCES
Easily find content, tools or products in the Resource Library. Search industry, legal and volunteer resources; products, toolkits and publications for industry professionals, past webinars and more. Get the ATSSA Worker Protection Toolkit for resources on incident response and prevention.
ATSSA Community
As a member of ATSSA, you become part of a vibrant community made up of thousands of roadway safety infrastructure professionals. Explore ways of connecting with your professional community through chapters and volunteer leadership and access quick links to the most popular member resources.
Innovation and Technical Services
ATSSA is dedicated to being a reliable and accurate source of innovative technology information for all members. As the industry moves towards an automated and more technologically advanced future, prepare and learn from best practices and resources related to traffic safety topics and technical services.
National Work Zone Awareness Week
Show your support of work zone safety awareness by participating in NWZAW 2026, April 20-24, with ATSSA and host Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT).
ATSSA's Core purpose is to advance roadway safety
ATSSA members embrace the goal of eliminating roadway fatalities through the design, manufacture and installation of road safety and traffic control devices. For more than 50 years, ATSSA’s training has been recognized as the highest quality roadway safety training program available. Get top training for your team.