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AMERICAN TRAFFIC SAFETY SERVICES ASSOCIATION
High Friction Surfacing Council
Chairman Rob Dingess welcomed new members: Mari Kottaka, of Integrated Traffic Systems,
USA, Inc.; Chris Fox, of The Sherwin-Williams Company; David Entrekin, of Future Labs
LLC; and Tyler Reid, of Potters Industries. Derrick Castle, of the Kentucky Transportation
Cabinet, gave an update of the status of the NTPEP Test Deck. Jennifer Harper, of the
Missouri DOT (MoDOT), spoke about HFS activities in her state. A task force was formed to
update the book, “Safety Opportunities in High Friction Surfacing.” Another task force was
formed to review and make suggestions for revisions to the HFS Materials Specification.
The Friction Testing Task Force reported that it needed another season before reporting any
results. The Research Ideas Task Force will develop problem statements for nine potential
research areas. Council members were encouraged to use the HFS book and brochure when
presenting HFS. They can be ordered by contacting Donna Clark at
A new video, created in cooperation with the FHWA, “High Friction Surface Treatments:
A Road Surface Treatment for Critical Safety Spot Locations that Helps Vehicles Stay in
Their Lane,” was introduced and can be viewed at
Manufacturers and Suppliers Committee
ATSSA President & CEO Roger Wentz presented the “Fund for Global Health and Roadway
Safety Infrastructure.” Wentz also presented the FHWA’s “Every Day Counts (EDC)”
program (formed in 2009) to support deploying proven safety initiatives that have been
underused. He spoke about the creation of State Transportation Innovation Councils
(STICs), which includes the participation of 38 states.
Exhibitor Subcommittee Chairwoman Mary Beth Klein reported that the 2015 Convention
& Traffic Expo will be in Tampa, Fla., Feb. 6–10. The ATSSA Pavilion short power sessions—
called “Traffic Talks” lasting 20–25 minutes—are a new addition. Another new feature
includes five ATSSA-related learning sessions, which will be generic in nature and not
product-specific. Suggested topics include ADA, emergency responders, pedestrian safety
and a report on retroreflectivity for signs and/or pavement marking. Topics are being accepted;
submissions/suggestions should be sent to Melanie McKee at
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Dave Poffenberger introduced a report for NTPEP in the absence of Subcommittee Chairman
Dave Villani. Industry representatives are to provide a report for each project panel after
the annual NTPEP. The next NTPEP meeting is in Scottsdale, Ariz., May 17–21, 2015.
Guest panelists Bruce Wacker, of Overland Park DOT, in Kansas, and Jeff Henry and
Kelly Gaer, of Kansas DOT, were featured in a “Heartland Listening Session,” where they
participated in a discussion with committee members about initiatives underway in Kansas.
The Strategic Plan Update Task Force and the Transportation Scholarship Program Task
Force were formed.
Safety and Public Awareness Committee
Safety and Public Awareness (SPA) Committee Chairwoman Joy Shamay welcomed new
members, Max Baker, of ILLUMAGEAR, Inc., and Devvon Holst and Meagan Long,
both of D2K Traffic Equipment and Design, LLC.
The committee hosted three guest speakers, including Chris Redline, of the Missouri DOT,
who presented transportation challenges and successes faced by Missouri. Bernie
Wagenblast, of the I-95 Coalition, spoke about community relations activities to help
