These members and numerous local chapters are designed to connect leaders, public agencies, legislative advocates, manufacturers, suppliers, and contractors to exchange information and ideas about the roadway safety industry.
The American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) began in 1966 when a few roadway safety barricade rental operators got together in Chicago to discuss ways in which they could cooperate to upgrade the industry and improve their own businesses.
Later, in 1969, it was decided to form the American Traffic Services Association and the first general meeting was held in Chicago in the spring of 1970.
In October 1988, the association was further expanded to include a Pavement Marking Division (PMD).
In March 2003 the Guardrail Services Division was formally organized and currently, a High Friction Surface Council is being developed.