New Product Press Conference Deadline EXTENDED
Don't Miss This Great Opportunity to Showcase Your New Product
The deadline for participation in ATSSA's 2009 New Products Press Conference has been extended to Friday, January 16, 2009.
ATSSA’s popular “New Products Press Conference” was created several years ago to allow ATSSA members an opportunity to introduce their new products or services to local and national members of the media. Traffic Expo 2009 exhibitors who have developed new products after Feb. 11, 2008 are invited to participate in this event on Wed, Feb. 4, 2009, from 12:30 -2:00 p.m. in San Jose. Local area media (radio, television, newspapers and freelance writers) will be invited, along with industry publications such as Roads & Bridges and Better Roads magazines.
All paid ATSSA Traffic Expo exhibitors with new products (as defined earlier) are invited to participate in this event on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited to 20 participants. Once 20 participants are registered, the event is closed. Therefore, it is important to make your reservation and submit your materials as soon as possible. The running order of presentations is determined by the order in which registrations are received.
For more information and registration information, click here. For further assistance, please contact James Baron at (800) 272-8772, ext. 113, or Mary Vreeland at ext. 122.
The Bill on the Hill -
A collection of information
regarding the 2009 reauthorization
of our nation's Transportation Bill
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HEADLINES
WATCH FOR YOUR BALLOT!
The ballots to vote for the 2008 Industry Achievement Award recipient have been mailed. Click here to see Joe Jeffrey's background information; click here to see the background information on Juan Morales. Return your ballot to ATSSA no later than January 1, 2009. The award will be presented at the Opening General Session at the 2009 ATSSA Convention & Traffic Expo in San Jose. Be part of the excitement – vote!
Remembering Those Who Have Passed Away in 2008
A special sign will be developed for display during ATSSA’s 2009 Annual Convention and Traffic Expo in San Jose, Calif. to remember those ATSSA members who have passed away in calendar year 2008. Please submit the full name and company of those co-workers and friends to James Baron. The deadline for submissions is noon, Jan. 9, 2009.
How's Your 2009 "To-Do" List Going?
ATSSA can help you check off something on your “To Do” list right away.
The Final Rule on Temporary Traffic Control Devices – FHWA-2006-25203 – required agencies to establish quality guidelines for temporary traffic control devices by December 4, 2008. The ATSSA Guidelines were developed and recently updated with input from numerous agencies as well as the private sector. These Quality Guidelines are intended to help contractors and agencies judge when a traffic control device has outlived its usefulness. Color photos, as well as a written description of work zone devices, are presented in a convenient pocket-sized format.Devices included in the booklet are signs, barricades, drums, cones, tubular markers, channelizers, warning lights (including flashing arrow panels), advanced warning arrow panels and portable changeable message signs, pavement marking tape, paint and raised pavement markers, crash cushions, high-visibility apparel and temporary concrete barriers. Both inspectors and contractors can order copies of the Quality Guidelines by calling ATSSA directly (toll free) at (877) 642-4637, or click here to visit the Roadway Safety Store. For public sector agencies only, ATSSA will ship immediately upon receipt of your purchase order.
Interim Final Rule Issued to Revise Worker Visibility Rule
On November 21, the FHWA issued an interim final rule revising the Worker Visibility Rule (23CFR 634) to create an exemption for the firefighting community. This interim Final Rule allows firefighters or other emergency responders working within the right-of-way of a Federal-aid highway, engaged in emergency operations that directly expose them to flame, fire, heat, and/or hazardous materials to wear retroreflective turn-out gear that is specified and regulated by other organizations, such as the National Fire Protection Association. Firefighters or other emergency responders working within the right-of-way of a Federal-aid highway, engaged in any other types of operations shall wear high-visibility safety apparel as defined in this Rule. The FHWA decided to issue this interim Final Rule to address safety concerns raised by fire fighting community. The interim Final Rule has been published in the Federal Register went into effect on November 24, 2008. This rule can be accessed by clicking here.
Upcoming ATSSA "How-To" Events
Ohio Chapter "How-To" Training & Education Workshop
Ohio "How-To" 2009 Information
March 12, 2009
Embassy Suites Hotel
Columbus – Dublin
5100 Upper Metro Place
Dublin, OH 43017
Room Rates:
Group rate is $130 single/double
Reservation Phone Number: 1-800-EMBASSY or 614-790-9000
Hotel cut-off date: 2/18/09
Northland Chapter's "How-To" Training & Education Workshop
Safe Signs & Lines in 2009
March 17 - 18, 2009
Ramada Plaza Suites and Convention Center
1635 42nd Street South
Fargo, ND 58103
Room Block Dates: 3/15/09 - 3/18/09
Room Rates:
Conventional Room - $89.00 Single/Double
Two Room Suite - $99.00 Single/Double
Reservation Phone Number: (701) 277.9000
Hotel cut-off date: 2/17/09
ATSSA's 39th Annual Convention will take place Feb. 1 - 5, 2009 in Beautiful San Jose, Calif.
Click here to view schedules, hotel information, a prospectus, and much more.
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