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Final rule for pavement marking retroreflectivity published
The Federal Highway Administration FHWA posted the final rule regarding pavement marking retroreflectivity in today’s Federal Register. The posting states: “The purpose of this final rule is to update the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices MUTCD to provide standards, guidance, options, and supporting information relating to maintaining minimum levels of retroreflectivity for pavement markings. The MUTCD is incorporated in FHWA regulations and recognized as the national standard for traffic control devices used on all streets, highways, bikeways, and private roads open to public travel.” The rule notes that it is effective on Sept. 6. The Federal Highway Administration FHWA posted the final rule regarding pavement marking retroreflectivity in today’s Federal Register. The posting states: “The purpose of this final rule is to update the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices MUTCD to provide standards, guidance, options, and supporting information relating to maintaining minimum levels of retroreflectivity for pavement markings. The MUTCD is incorporated in FHWA regulations and recognized as the national standard for traffic control devices used on all streets, highways, bikeways, and private roads open to public travel.” The rule notes that it is effective on Sept. 6. Two points of contact are provided by FHWA for anyone seeking further information on the rule: Cathy Satterfield, Office of Safety, 202 309-0465, cathy.satterfield@dot.gov and William Winne, Office of the Chief Counsel, 202 366-1397, william.winne@dot.gov.
Summer issue of Roadway Safety explores supply chain challenges, innovations
The Summer issue of Roadway Safety magazine is now online and focuses on work zone awareness efforts nationwide. From the national event in Virginia to member photos from across the country to expert insights into planning a National Work Zone Awareness Week NWZAW event, the magazine addresses this key industry safety effort. Plus, this issue celebrates the 20th anniversary of the National Work Zone Memorial, offers insights about supply chain challenges, and delves into the pitfalls of gas tax suspensions. Check out three tools to help protect roadway workers on the job and much more in the Summer issue of Roadway Safety magazine, the flagship publication of the American Traffic Safety Services Association. The Summer 2022 issue of Roadway Safety magazine is now online and focuses on work zone awareness efforts nationwide. From the national event in Virginia to member photos from across the country to expert insights into planning a National Work Zone Awareness Week NWZAW event, the magazine addresses this key industry safety effort. Plus, this issue celebrates the 20th anniversary of the National Work Zone Memorial, which now honors more than 1,600 people. In addition, hear from members addressing supply chain challenges and learn from the insights they’ve gained over the past two years dealing with this unique situation. And, as gas prices continue impacting personal and professional budgets, read about the pitfalls of gas tax suspensions from ATSSA’s Government Relations Team. Check out three tools to help protect roadway workers on the job. All three devices were chosen for Innovation Awards. Virginia Department of Transportation VDOT Commissioner Stephen Brich shares his department’s collaboration with the Virginia Transportation Research Council VTRC to take advantage of technological advances in vehicles to enhance the safety of roadway workers and throughout the transportation network. Roadway Safety magazine is published quarterly, featuring industry issues and innovations to advance safety on the nation’s roadways.
Apply now for public agency scholarships for 2023 Convention & Traffic Expo
ATSSA’s Public Agency and Marty Weed Engineering scholarships offer department of transportation DOT officials the opportunity to participate in the largest gathering of roadway safety infrastructure officials in North America. There they can see the latest innovations in roadway safety, interact with companies that produce them and engage with industry experts on everything from pavement marking and traffic control to technology designed to protect roadway workers and interact with connected and automated vehicles. ATSSA’s 53rd Annual Convention & Traffic Expo takes place in Phoenix, Feb. 17-21 and will include the New Products Rollout, Innovation Awards that go to the top products as judged by DOT officials, and the ever-popular Circle of Innovation where transportation officials from across the country and around the globe hear about the latest topics. Scholarship applications are due by Sept. 19. Applicants will be notified by Oct. 12. ATSSA’s Public Agency and Marty Weed Engineering scholarships offer department of transportation DOT officials the opportunity to participate in the largest gathering of roadway safety infrastructure officials in North America. There they can see the latest innovations in roadway safety, interact with companies that produce them and engage with industry experts on everything from pavement marking and traffic control to technology designed to protect roadway workers and interact with connected and automated vehicles. ATSSA’s 53rd Annual Convention & Traffic Expo takes place in Phoenix, Feb. 17-21 and will include the New Products Rollout, Innovation Awards that go to the top products as judged by DOT officials, and the ever-popular Circle of Innovation where transportation officials from across the country and around the globe hear about the latest topics. “We value the partnerships we have with departments of transportation and want to support them in providing this valuable opportunity to attend our Convention & Traffic Expo,” ATSSA President & CEO Stacy Tetschner said. “We urge transportation officials from local, state and federal agencies to apply for the scholarships that help them take advantage of this great event.” ATSSA is offering more than 100 scholarships to public agency officials to attend the 2023 Convention & Traffic Expo. Public agency officials at city, county, state and federal agencies are encouraged to apply for a scholarship, which provides: Complimentary registration to the 2023 Convention & Traffic Expo Reimbursement of travel expenses up to $1,500, including coach airfare, meals, and lodging at one of the hotels in ATSSA's room block. Note: Hotel reimbursements are not available for hotels not included in the room block. Two scholarships are available – the Marty Weed Engineering Scholarship and the Public Agency Scholarship. The Marty Weed Engineering Scholarship is named for a longstanding member of ATSSA who spent 33 years with the Washington State Department of Transportation engaged in roadway safety infrastructure. This scholarship is designed to provide financial assistance for new engineers employed by a public agency who specialize in work zone safety and temporary traffic control. Individuals meeting all of the following criteria are eligible to apply for the Marty Weed Engineering Scholarship: Employed by a public agency city, county, state or federal as an engineer or P.E. at the time the application is submitted and Have a maximum of seven years of work experience and Specialize or have a strong interest in work zone safety and temporary traffic control. Everyone employed by a city, county, state or federal agency is encouraged to apply for a Public Agency Scholarship. Preference is given based on the following criteria, which are not listed in rank order: Active Public Agency membership either Firm or Individual Previous recipient of an ATSSA scholarship "Key decision makers" for the agency Public agency officials employed in traffic safety/safety/work zones Public agency officials committed to attending all four days of ATSSA’s Convention & Traffic Expo, Feb. 18-21. Scholarship recipients are required to participate in all Convention activities beginning at 8 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 19 through 1 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 21. Those who are members of ATSSA technical committees are encouraged to participate Saturday, Feb. 18. ATSS Foundation events are held on Friday, Feb. 17. Scholarship applications are due by Sept. 19. Applicants will be notified by Oct. 12. Anyone who qualifies for but is not awarded one of the two Marty Weed Engineering Scholarships will automatically be considered for a Public Agency Scholarship.
Upcoming Events
Midyear Meeting 2026
Join us Aug. 25-28, 2026, in Grand Rapids, Mich., for the Midyear Meeting. ATSSA members hold committee & council meetings, discuss industry issues & advance roadway safety.
2027 Convention & Traffic Expo
Where Roadway Safety + Innovation Intersect. ATSSA’s 57th Annual Convention & Traffic Expo is Feb. 5-9, 2027, in Long Beach, California. Join key roadway safety and transportation professionals at this premier event.
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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).
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