ATSSA Signal July/August 2018

The Signal | July/August 2018 3 Name of Section Government Relations 4) ATSSA Government Relations team makes big push for FY 2019 roadway safety infrastructure investments 6) ATSSA advocates for a future where there are no injuries or fatalities on the nation’s roadways Meetings & Conventions 8) ATSSA members march toward the future at 2018 Midyear Meeting 9) Explore Williamsburg during the Midyear Meeting 10) Tampa Here We Come: ATSSA prepares for 49th Annual Convention & Traffic Expo Innovation & New Programs 12) ATSSA builds relationships with international customers at Intertraffic Amsterdam 2018 14) Task Force 13 holds 2018 Spring Meeting 16) Future of roadway safety industry, automated vehicle technology discussed in ATSSA member visit 18) The Challenge of the “Mixed Vehicle Fleet” 22) ATSSA advocates for roadway safety infrastructure during Infrastructure Week 2018 Member Company & Agency News 24) FHWA issues interim approval of Rectangular Rapid-Flashing Beacons at crosswalks 25) Reinstatement of Interim Approval for use of Clearview Font 28) TRIP report shows an increase in injuries, fatalities for older drivers 30) ATSSA site visits to member companies increase industry knowledge The Foundation 32) Become a 2019 sponsor of The Foundation 33) Foundation memorial stops at member company events to promote work zone safety 34) The Foundation Roadway Worker Memorial Scholarship Training News 36) ATSSA Master Instructor highlights importance of quality and uniform training Member Engagement 38) ATSSA membership—Full Member dues structure and benefits of membership Chapter News TABLE OF CONTENTS 4 38 24 32 36 40 8 12