TRIP releases updated state-by-state safety statistics TRIP releases updated state-by-state safety statistics Pam / Monday, July 24, 2023 0 11269 Article rating: No rating TRIP, a national transportation research nonprofit, has released updated statistics for its latest report on traffic fatalities and serious injury crashes nationwide. The new information provides the latest statistics for each state to accompany its June report, “Addressing America’s Traffic Safety Crisis: Examining the Causes of Increasing U.S. Traffic Fatalities and Identifying Solutions to Improve Road User Safety.” The updated information is available in the form of downloadable fact sheets for each state and includes information about each state’s surface transportation system and federal funding. Read more
‘Culture of safety’ panel featured at Midyear Meeting ‘Culture of safety’ panel featured at Midyear Meeting Annual meeting outside Chicago includes baseball fundraiser Pam / Tuesday, July 18, 2023 0 4938 Article rating: 5.0 ATSSA’s Midyear Meeting features a panel on “Creating a Culture of Safety in the Workplace.” Panelists include Doug Dolinar of Guidemark Inc., Kathi Holst of D2K Traffic Safety Inc., Chris Brookes of the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and Cameron Greene of ATSSA. Dave Krahulec of Horizon Signal Technologies will moderate. The Midyear Meeting will be held Aug. 15-18 at the Loews Chicago O’Hare Hotel in Rosemont, Ill. Registration is now available. The hotel block closes July 24. Read more
TRIP report estimates $1.9 trillion in societal harm from fatal and serious traffic crashes in 2022 TRIP report estimates $1.9 trillion in societal harm from fatal and serious traffic crashes in 2022 Maria Robertson / Wednesday, June 21, 2023 0 8414 Article rating: 1.3 TRIP, a national transportation research nonprofit, this morning released a report showing that the high number of traffic fatalities and serious-injury crashes over the past three years took a significant toll on the nation in both lives lost and economic costs. Utilizing data from a 2023 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) report, TRIP estimated that fatal and serious traffic crashes in the U.S. in 2022 caused a total of $1.9 trillion in “societal harm,” including $465 billion in economic costs and $1.4 trillion in quality-of-life costs. Read more
ATSSA research indicates raw materials shortage receding ATSSA research indicates raw materials shortage receding Maria Robertson / Monday, June 12, 2023 0 6276 Article rating: 4.5 Since the first quarter of 2021, ATSSA has monitored the availability of several key raw materials on behalf of the roadway safety infrastructure industry. In the most recent survey conducted in May, most members surveyed indicated they are seeing lessening impacts from the raw materials shortages of last year. In response to the latest raw materials survey results, ATSSA President & CEO Stacy Tetschner said, “I understand there may be continued challenges in obtaining electronic components and microchips to support the demand for signs and signals. Resin, plastics and sheeting have also been referenced. However, most of the suppliers feel they will be able to meet their contractual obligations for this year and be able to build on these successes into 2024. While this is better news than a year ago, we will continue monitoring the availability of materials by surveying our manufacturer and supplier community to ensure ATSSA keeps our industry informed.” Read more
House committee releases draft of FAA reauthorization bill House committee releases draft of FAA reauthorization bill Pam / Friday, June 9, 2023 0 5305 Article rating: No rating The House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee today released its draft reauthorization bill for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The bipartisan Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act would reauthorize the FAA aviation infrastructure and safety programs for the next five fiscal years, with a total investment of around $103 billion over the lifespan of the bill. At ATSSA’s Annual Convention & Traffic Expo in February, the Government Relations Committee approved a policy allowing for the Association to get engaged with this reauthorization, with a specific focus on increased investment on airfield and curbside infrastructure. The bill released earlier today would provide $20 billion in grant funding for the Airport Improvement Program (AIP). The AIP is the main grant program responsible for funding airfield and access road focused infrastructure safety projects. The full list of AIP eligible projects is available online. Read more
4Dec2023 Make lasting connections at ATSSA’s Convention & Traffic Expo Monday, December 4, 2023 Read more