Bring your recruitment challenges to ATSSA's Open Forum on Workforce Development Bring your recruitment challenges to ATSSA's Open Forum on Workforce Development Be part of the conversation at the 51st Annual Convention & Traffic Expo in February Pam / Wednesday, January 6, 2021 0 2790 Article rating: No rating Attend the Open Forum on Workforce Development at ATSSA’s 51st Annual Convention & Traffic Expo to be part of the dialogue among key stakeholders on the challenges facing roadway safety infrastructure industry in hiring and retaining a viable workforce. Hear from experts during a two-hour session on Feb. 10 and engage in the discussion to help identify partners and resources. Jeffrey Zaharewicz, acting director of the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) Center for Accelerating Innovation and Office of Innovative Program Delivery, will serve as facilitator. Read more
EDC Virtual Summit offered ideas to further workforce development efforts EDC Virtual Summit offered ideas to further workforce development efforts Pam / Thursday, December 17, 2020 0 2565 Article rating: No rating ATSSA staff took part in the recent Every Day Counts (EDC) Virtual Summit, coming away with ideas to enhance workforce development efforts. EDC is the state-based model that identifies and rapidly deploys proven innovations in transportation. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) program aims to shorten the project delivery process, enhance roadway safety, reduce traffic congestion and integrate automation. The recent EDC Virtual Summit highlighted programs being employed by local transportation agencies and departments of transportation (DOTs). Its intent was to engage and stakeholders in day-to-day operations of the business of transportation. Read more
FHWA issues updated information on devices at mid-block pedestrian crossings FHWA issues updated information on devices at mid-block pedestrian crossings MUTCD update addresses channelizing devices Pam / Wednesday, October 21, 2020 0 3780 Article rating: 4.0 "Channelizing Devices at Mid-Block Pedestrian Crossings in Conjunction with In-Street Pedestrian Crossing (R1-6 Series) Signs." Official Ruling No. 3(09)-61 (I) clarifies instructions for using channelizing devices such as tubular markers at mid-block crosswalk locations, according to an update from FHWA. Read more
NHTSA declares October 'Pedestrian Safety Month' NHTSA declares October 'Pedestrian Safety Month' Goal is to encourage alertness by motorists Pam / Monday, September 28, 2020 0 4381 Article rating: No rating Pedestrians take the forefront in October with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) holding its first “Pedestrian Safety Month,” a national educational outreach to heighten awareness for motorists and pedestrians of all ages. The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) held a Summit on Pedestrian Safety in July during which groups representing both pedestrian and bicyclist organizations took part. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Office of Safety offers a “focused approach” program to target specific issues including pedestrian and bicyclist safety in jurisdictions across the nation. It offers examples of programs that have undertaken changes to target this issue. Read more
Bicycle and pedestrian safety increasingly relevant during pandemic Bicycle and pedestrian safety increasingly relevant during pandemic Bicycle fatalities rise while automotive fatalities drop, NTSB reports Pam / Monday, September 14, 2020 0 3673 Article rating: No rating In a year in which, bicycling and walking became increasingly popular as people sought outlets during stay-at-home orders and social distancing because of COVID-19, individual safety is of utmost importance. Recent national data – especially for bicyclists - isn’t encouraging, however. Bicycle fatalities increased 22% between 2007 and 2018, while automotive fatalities dropped 11% in the same period, according to the latest National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) statistics. Today marks the start of “United for Infrastructure: A Week to Champion America’s Infrastructure,” a nationwide effort to draw the attention of policymakers and the public about the significance of infrastructure to the economy and communities. It encompasses a broad range of infrastructure issues including bicycle and pedestrian safety. Read more
Congressman and FHWA chief participate in final day of Midyear Digital Congressman and FHWA chief participate in final day of Midyear Digital Pam / Friday, August 28, 2020 0 2966 Article rating: No rating ATSSA wrapped up its first Midyear Digital event on Thursday with Rep. Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Administrator Nicole R. Nason sharing insights during the Government Relations Committee Meeting. Stauber said he’s eager for Congress to address the nation’s infrastructure needs and the federal highway bill known as the FAST Act, which is set to expire Sept. 30. He serves on the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee and urged ATSSA members to reach out to committee members and ranking members of Congress to get their priorities heard. The first-term Congressman representing Minnesota’s 8th District said he’s eager to get legislation passed and isn’t concerned about getting credit for his role. ATSSA held its first Midyear Digital event from Monday through Thursday. Nearly 400 people took part in the committee and council meetings that tackled roadway safety infrastructure issues. Read more
AASHTO announces new MASH-compliant devices with federal-aid eligibility letters AASHTO announces new MASH-compliant devices with federal-aid eligibility letters Most providers on the list are ATSSA members Pam / Friday, August 7, 2020 0 4677 Article rating: No rating The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) notified ATSSA today of several new devices that recently received federal-aid eligibility letters from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The devices, which are compliant with the Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH), are listed below. The majority on the list are offered by ATSSA member companies. The devices are also listed online along with FHWA letters that provide information about crash tests that were conducted. Read more
Work Zone Safety Grant funding results in training thousands Work Zone Safety Grant funding results in training thousands FHWA program helps ATSSA advance the roadway safety industry Anonym / Wednesday, August 21, 2019 0 5786 Article rating: 2.0 National work zone statistics for fatalities demonstrate a critical need for training roadway safety workers. From 2016 to 2017, fatalities in work zones increased from 782 to 799 – a 2 percent increase, according to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) website. Read more
ATSSA extends congratulations to FHWA administrator Nicole Nason ATSSA extends congratulations to FHWA administrator Nicole Nason Nason confirmed for role by U.S. Senate on Capitol Hill SuperUser Account / Thursday, March 28, 2019 0 5134 Article rating: No rating The American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) extends their congratulations to Nicole Nason for being confirmed today as administrator of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Read more
ATSSA stresses importance of standardized TCD regulations and roadside infrastructure at FHWA National Dialogue on Highway Automation series ATSSA stresses importance of standardized TCD regulations and roadside infrastructure at FHWA National Dialogue on Highway Automation series Workshops provide opportunities for transportation industry members to listen, engage, inform, and develop solutions to advance toward highway automation SuperUser Account / Tuesday, August 21, 2018 0 4466 Article rating: No rating ATSSA is vocalizing member needs and concerns by participating in a series of meetings and workshops designed to open discussion between stakeholders within the transportation industry on key issues and challenges related to highway automation. Read more
9Aug2022 Senate passes Inflation Reduction Act; House could vote this week Tuesday, August 9, 2022 Read more
5Aug2022 Final rule for pavement marking retroreflectivity published Friday, August 5, 2022 Read more