ATSSA The Signal Nov/Dec 2019

American Traffic Safety Services Association 6 ATSSA News extremely beneficial for ATSSA, as these types of products will be involved in Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), CAVs, pedestrian and bicyclist safety, and other sectors within the roadway safety infrastructure industry. One event that was focused on CAV tech- nology was the ASC-ATSSA Joint Working Groupmeeting, which allowed industry members the opportunity to communi- cate with automakers and explore ways their products can better support auto- mated vehicles. “ATSSA has been regularly meeting with automakers who represent the council,” said ATSSA Director of Innovation and Technical Services Eric Perry. “At Midyear, we discussed recommendations that we will be proposing for the updated MUTCD, which allows us to contribute to national standards that we feel should reflect the emergence of CAVs. We also heard from wonderful speakers, who discussed the role of digital infrastruc- ture andmapping technologies andother innovations that will increase connectiv- ity on our roadways.” In terms of advocacy, the ATSSA Govern- ment Relations teamheldaPAC reception to help raise awareness about the Asso- ciation’s legislative initiatives on the Hill. “Our government relations staff was happy to talk to members about the importance of connecting with their elected officials at the local, state, and federal levels,” said Director of Govern- ment Relations David Bell. “Advocating for roadway safety infrastructure is an important initiative for our Association. We’re fortunate to have members who understand that.” TheMidyearMeeting closedwitha special event to support The ATSS Foundation. The second annual Twisted Bowling Tour- nament Fundraiser, which was named for its “twisted” scoring system, was co-hosted by ATSSA and the California ATSSA Chapter, and the net proceeds benefitted The Foundation. “The tournament was a great success and showed ATSSA members truly are in support of The Foundation’s many programs, which help the loved ones of fallen or injured workers throughmany means,” said ATSS FoundationManager Lori Diaz. “We look forward to hosting it again next year at Midyear 2020.”  (From left to right) ATSSA Chair Juan Arvizu, ATSSA members Jack Kulp and Judd M. Roby, and ATSSA Chair-elect Greg Driskell. Kulp and Roby were recognized for their service and contributions to the Association and the roadway safety infrastructure industry. ATSSA Chair Juan Arvizu and ATSSA Chair-elect Greg Driskell honored Louis A. Fuseller (center) for his service on the High Friction Surface Treatment Council from 2015 to 2019.