ATSSA The Signal January February 2020

ATSSA News 5) A look ahead: 2020 ATSSA and industry events Government Relations 9) Senate proposal would continue work of FAST Act 11) Road Safety Caucus reinstated by 116th Congress 13) Representatives introduce rural roadway safety bill 14) Vice President Pence visits ATSSA member company Safety Signs Innovation & Technical News 18) Economic recovery brings increased traffic 20) AASHTO recommends MASH be changed to performance specification 21) New year. New MUTCD. Meetings & Conventions 23) Celebrating our past. Driving the future. The Foundation 27) ATSS Foundation adds Fun Run to events lineup 31) Roadway Worker Memorial Scholarship recipient reflects on working with The ATSS Foundation Training News 32) 50 Years of training with impact Member Engagement 37) Young Industry Professionals: Careers aren’t created in a short period of time 40) Transportation Conversations 43) Chapter profile: Gulf Coast TABLE OF CONTENTS 5 9 17 23 27 32 37 All editorial copy contained in The Signal is written or edited for the publication by the ATSSA staff. Theopinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed by the occasional guest authors outside the association who submit articles do not necessarily reflect the opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints of ATSSA or the official policies of ATSSA. Story ideas, comments, suggestions, or letters to the editor should be submitted by email to communications@atssa.com . All advertising inquiries should be directed to LLM Publications at 800-647-1511 ext. 2234 or by email at ronniej@llmpubs.com. CHAIR Greg Driskell CHAIR-ELECT Jeff Johnson IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Juan Arvizu PAST CHAIR Debra Ricker BOARD OF DIRECTORS Tim McNelis Michael Granger Sue Willman Kevin Harrison Cecil Brown Mary Beth Klein Larry Boise Doug Dolinar David Preston Scott Marion William Lovewell Kevin Shelton, CPC Representative (Ex Officio) David Krahulec, Foundation President (Ex Officio) Since 1969, the American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA), an international trade association, has represented companies and individuals in the traffic control and roadway safety industries. ATSSA members provide the majority of roadway safety features, services, and materials used on America’s roadways. ATSSA’s more than 1,500 member companies and public agenciesmake our nation’s roadways safer. ATSSA is committed to an environment where roadway safety is always improving. ATSSA is the leader in roadway safety issues, with a heavy emphasis on roadway work zone safety, pavement markings, guardrail, signage, traffic control safety devices, traffic signals unit, and roadway worker training. The Signal is published six times annually for ATSSA’s members. ATSSA is not responsible for the text or visual content of paid advertisements. Contact Us Board of Directors 15 Riverside Parkway Fredericksburg, Va. 22406-1077 Twitter.com/ATSSAHQ Linkedin.com/company/211638 Ph: 540-368-1701 Toll Free: 800-272-8772 Fax: 540-368-1717 ATSSA.com Flagger.com Editorial & Advertising Facebook.com/atssatraffic Youtube.com/atssawebmaster