ATSSA Signal May June 2020

ATSSA News 4) ATSSA welcomes new president & CEO Stacy Tetschner 9) Legislative Briefing & Fly-In moved to fall; Safer Roads canceled due to COVID-19 Government Relations 10) House resolution honors ATSSA’s 50th anniversary 13) Election year lobbying key to future government funding 15) Heart of America Chapter celebrates impact of advocacy Innovation 17) FCC’s shared spectrum plan raises safety concerns 23) ATSSA Innovation Award winners use technology to improve safety The Foundation 28) ATSS Foundation events popular, poignant for both participants and beneficiaries 33) 3M raises nearly $18,000 for Foundation through virtual pledge wall program Training 34) ATSSA’s long history of training has grown with members’ needs 36) Launch of Micro Sessions exceeds expectations Member Engagement 38) ATSSA’s frequent fliers on a mission for members 40) Transportation Conversations 42) Chapter Profile: Chesapeake chapter TABLE OF CONTENTS 4 10 17 28 34 38 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: ATSSA and others in the roadway safety industry are concerned about the Federal Commu- nications Commission’s proposal regarding the safety spectrum. See page 17.