FREDERICKSBURG, Va., May 4, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) and its members sadly mourn the passing of former House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman James L. "Jim" Oberstar (D-Minn.), who died yesterday at his home in Potomac, Md. He was 79.
ATSSA President and CEO Roger Wentz stated, "As a stalwart champion of America's roadway safety infrastructure, the nation has lost an ardent transportation leader, advocate and friend."
ATSSA members had the privilege to see Rep. Oberstar in his element during ATSSA's Annual Convention and Traffic Expo in February, where he spoke with convention attendees passionately about numerous roadway safety and transportation issues.
"Our association - its staff and its members - sadly mourns the passing of Chairman Oberstar. We will truly miss his leadership on transportation and roadway safety issues and his friendship. ATSSA's thoughts and prayers are with Jim's wife Jean and the entire Oberstar family during this most difficult time," Wentz added.
ATSSA, an international trade association, is located in Fredericksburg, Va. Since 1969, ATSSA has represented companies and individuals in the traffic control and roadway safety industry. Over 1,600 ATSSA members provide the majority of features, services and devices used to make our nation's roadways safer. These include pavement markings, road signs, work zone traffic control devices, guardrail, high-friction roadway surfaces and other roadside safety features.
On the web: ATSSA.com
Contact: James Scott Baron (540) 847-2800
SOURCE American Traffic Safety Services Association
