FHWA announces innovations in EDC-5 “On-Ramp to Innovation” program FHWA announces innovations in EDC-5 “On-Ramp to Innovation” program SuperUser Account / Thursday, June 28, 2018 0 817 Article rating: No rating The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has announced the innovations selected for the Every Day Counts (EDC)-5 “On-Ramp to Innovation” program. Read more
Recent survey data highlights importance of work zone safety, ATSSA training Recent survey data highlights importance of work zone safety, ATSSA training SuperUser Account / Wednesday, June 13, 2018 0 307 Article rating: No rating A recent survey showed that 54% of highway contractors in the United States reported vehicles crashing into their work zones in the past year. Read more
TRIP report highlights Georgia roadway transportation projects, additional funding needed TRIP report highlights Georgia roadway transportation projects, additional funding needed SuperUser Account / Monday, June 4, 2018 0 290 Article rating: No rating A press conference held last week by the Georgia Transportation Alliance and TRIP, a national transportation research group, highlighted the need for increased transportation funding to improve roadways and enhance safety. Read more
Task Force 13 holds 2018 Spring Meeting, addresses issues with roadway infrastructure Task Force 13 holds 2018 Spring Meeting, addresses issues with roadway infrastructure SuperUser Account / Friday, June 1, 2018 0 312 Article rating: No rating The Task Force 13 (TF13) 2018 Spring Meeting was held in April in Lincoln, Nebraska, following the Midwest Pooled Fund Program. Read more
FHWA issues interim approval of Rectangular Rapid-Flashing Beacons at crosswalks FHWA issues interim approval of Rectangular Rapid-Flashing Beacons at crosswalks The new IA-21 allows for the optional use of RRFBs as pedestrian-activated visibility enhancements for pedestrian and school crossing warning signs under limited conditions. Josh WIlliams / Friday, June 1, 2018 0 379 Article rating: 4.0 In a memorandum released on March 20, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) issued “Interim Approval (IA)-21 – Rectangular Rapid-Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) at Crosswalks.” The new IA-21 allows for the optional use of RRFBs as pedestrian-activated visibility enhancements for pedestrian and school crossing warning signs under limited conditions. Read more