Current Action Alerts


Support Transportation Authorization

Take a moment to contact your elected officials, and let your voice be heard! Members of Congress have told us that no action on the transportation authorization will occur unless senators and representatives hear from their constituents.

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Contact your Senators TODAY on Climate Change Legislation

Writing to your Senators will help to spread the industry's message and make our voice that much louder when it comes to protecting transportation funding. For years, transportation has been funded by users - those who use the system, pay for the system. This bill would potentially change that fundamental idea of funding.

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Call Congress TODAY to Protect Transportation Dollars

ATSSA urges its members to call their Senators today to help protect transportation funds. Climate change is an important issue in America today; however, any increases in the federal motor fuels tax should be directed back to the Highway Trust Fund for transportation projects.

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Call your Representative TODAY on Highway Bill Extension

The construction industry is being especially hard hit by the country's economic challenges. The highway extension that is up for a vote will help to assure states that money will continue to flow out of the Highway Trust Fund throughout the rest of the year. The time to act is now!

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Contact the Senate TODAY on Jobs Bill

The House-passed version of the Jobs Bill had substantially more funds for transportation than the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) did. Our action today will help to encourage sustained or increased levels of funding for transportation projects nationwide.

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Write Congress Today for Action on Multi-Year Transportation Bill

The time is now for Congress to take action on a robust, multi-year transportation bill that has a strong focus on safety. With two extensions having already occurred, and more possibly on the horizon, American cannot afford to continue down this road of financial uncertainty. A transportation bill will create jobs, save lives, and reduce congestion. These are all outcomes that we can live with.

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Contact Congress TODAY to Cosponsor HR 3355

Representative Jason Altmire (D-PA) has introduced H.R. 3355, the Older Driver and Pedestrian Safety and Roadway Enhancement Act of 2009 this week. Rep. Altmire understands the need to reduce roadway deaths and agrees that by making the road safer for older Americans, the road will become safer for all Americans.

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Contact Congress to Support Work Zone Safety Grants

Work zone safet grants are critical to improving the safety and efficiency of work zones throughout the United States. It is extremely important that Congress hears about these grants so that elected officials can work to include them in the upcoming transportation authorization bill.

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Support the Roadway Safety Training Institute

The Roadway Safety Training Institute will serve to make work zones safer for worker, law enforcement personnel, pedestrians, and guardrail installers and inspecters through comprehensive training programs. Often, when designers and planners look to close walkways, they do not take all aspects of the project into consideration. The Roadway Safety Training Institute will help to make the whole area safer.

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