January February 2018

Government Relations Advocate, Amplify, Attend Bringing safety home Road Safety Caucus in House Rep. Wittman tours ATSSA HQ Meetings & Conventions On the Rise ATSSA News Leading the way to the top Wentz reflects on two decades in the industry Member Company & Public Agency News Pavement Markings: A benefit for all The Foundation A pledge of support Making an impact Honoring the 49 New Programs Report from ITS World Congress 2017 Montréal Training News Staying ahead of the curve Task Force 13 Chapter News TABLE OF CONTENTS 4 10 28 36 38 42 15 22 American Traffic Safety Services Association New year—new look for The Signal ATSSA is dedicated to providing our members with multiple mediums in which to stay on top of the latest industry news and events. Recently, The Signal has made strides in its content—offering more in-depth coverage of how the industry is advancing through innovative products and technology, advocacy efforts and legislation on both the state and federal levels, and public awareness of the importance of roadway safety. Given our efforts to make our content more engaging, we thought it was the perfect time to revamp our look to match. As you read through the first issue of 2018, you’ll notice we have included a bolder emphasis on graphics and photos. The overall design is more modern with a more open, mini- malistic structure. It is our hope that the new design of The Signal carries you through the magazine easily and effortlessly, and justly high- lights our member contributions and coverage. We hope in the next several issues to perfect our new look, making the necessary tweaks that will fulfill the mission The Signal is meant to—start dialogues, open communication, and provide meaningful information. 3