ATSSA Signal March/April 2020

ATSSA News 5) Longtime President & CEO Roger Wentz provides perspective on ATSSA career 11) NWZAW 2020: Safe Work Zones for All 14) Michigan chapter member had personal motivation for work on Memorial 18) ATSSA’s new board members bring diverse interests Government Relations 21) ATSSA’s advocates take flight 23) California to compensate users of specified safety devices Innovation & Technical News 24) ATSSA introduces new case study booklet: ‘Successful Safety Solutions’ 25) FCC votes to reallocate part of 5.9 GHz band to WiFi Meetings & Conventions 27) Northland Chapter’s ‘How To’ workshop features panel on triple fatality 28) ATSSA’s golden anniversary event sets record for attendance 30) ATSSA announces five national awards 33) Safer Roads 2020 International Conference Training News 35) Neon orange: the color of spring in the roadway industry The Foundation 37) ATSS Foundation announces first Champion Award 38) Webster the beagle turns ATSSA member into children’s author Member Engagement 40) Transportation Conversations 42) Chapter profile: Michigan chapter TABLE OF CONTENTS 5 21 24 27 35 37 40 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 On the cover: Opening General Session of the 50th Annual Convention & Traffic Expo featured a panel on the past, present and future of traffic safety. Panelists, from left, were Amy Ford, director of the Mobility on Demand Alliance for ITS America, Patrick Son, managing director of the National Operations Center of Excellence, and ATSSA President & CEO Roger Wentz. Board Chair Greg Dris - kell moderated. Cover photo by Robert Wilson.