ATSSA and Automotive Safety Council share award from TU-Automotive ATSSA and Automotive Safety Council share award from TU-Automotive Duo wins Collaborative Partnership of the Year Award Pam / Friday, August 21, 2020 0 5832 Article rating: No rating ATSSA and the Automotive Safety Council (ASC) this week received the Collaborative Partnership of the Year Award from TU-Automotive during a virtual ceremony. The award recognizes two or more companies that “have undertaken a meaningful, non-commercial partnership with the objective of advancing the development and/or adoption of automotive technology” for the period between Jan. 1, 2019 and Feb. 19, 2020. ATSSA President & CEO Stacy Tetschner and ASC President Doug Campbell accepted the award on behalf of their respective associations. 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 6145 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
TRB, AASHTO hold joint committee meeting on roadside safety TRB, AASHTO hold joint committee meeting on roadside safety AASHTO considering converting MASH to performance specifications Pam / Tuesday, August 4, 2020 0 5009 Article rating: No rating The Transportation Research Board (TRB) Roadside Safety Design Committee and the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Technical Committee on Roadside Safety met Monday with a focus on implementation and updates for the Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH). AASHTO announced that it is working on a scoping project intended to determine the effort it needs to invest to convert MASH into a set of performance specifications, said ATSSA Vice President of Member Services Donna Clark. Clark, Director of Innovation & Technical Services Eric Perry, and Training Program Manager Jessica Scheyder took part in TRB’s virtual summer conference, which covers a broad range of topics and continues through Aug. 13. Read more
Traffic Control Device Student Challenge postponed to 2022 Traffic Control Device Student Challenge postponed to 2022 Pam / Thursday, July 30, 2020 0 6047 Article rating: No rating In light of the Transportation Research Board’s decision to hold a fully virtual annual meeting in January, the Traffic Control Device Student Challenge will skip a year and move to 2022. ATSSA partners with the Transportation Research Board (TRB) Standing Committee on Traffic Control Devices in holding this annual contest that gives students the opportunity to propose solutions to real-world issues in the transportation industry. Students traditionally present their projects for judging during the TRB annual convention held each January and then the three winners make presentations during ATSSA’s Annual Convention & Traffic Expo held a short time later. Read more
FCC Chair Ajit Pai online Wednesday to discuss connectivity issues FCC Chair Ajit Pai online Wednesday to discuss connectivity issues Pai's views on the safety spectrum have roadway safety advocates concerned Pam / Tuesday, July 28, 2020 0 6927 Article rating: No rating Federal Communications Chair Ajit Pai will be the headline speaker at 11 a.m. Wednesday during a live event hosted by The Hill news outlet. The event, “The Future of Human Connectivity,” is available to the public. People who sign up can also submit a question. People can also email questions to events@thehill.com. His session runs from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. E.T. and is entitled, “New Lines of Community: What Connectivity Means and What We Still Need.” Bob Cusack, The Hill’s editor-in-chief, will lead the conversation with Pai. Read more
Got an innovative product? Got an innovative product? Apply now to compete for an Innovation Award and appear in the New Products Listing Pam / Tuesday, July 14, 2020 0 5545 Article rating: No rating Applications are now open for members wanting to enter their innovations in the New Products Rollout at the 51st Annual Convention & Traffic Expo. Products released after Jan. 1, 2020 qualify. Twenty will be accepted for the New Product Listing and just 12 will be accepted for presentation to a panel of judges. The top three products will earn an Innovation Award that will be announced during the Convention, which will be held Jan. 29-Feb. 2. “The New Products Rollout offers members the opportunity to get their creative ideas to roadway safety issues in front of thousands of people who take part in ATSSA’s Convention & Traffic Expo,” said ATSSA Director of Innovation & Technical Services Eric Perry. “The exposure provided by this event is unparalleled.” Read more
AASHTO provides update on MASH-compliant devices AASHTO provides update on MASH-compliant devices Pam / Monday, June 29, 2020 0 5627 Article rating: No rating The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) recently issued information about new Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH)-compliant devices that have been granted federal aid eligibility letters. The AASHTO communication from Director of Engineering Jim McDonnell was issued to provide an update on roadway safety devices now on the market and approved under federal guidelines. Read more
ATSSA & TRB announce 2021 Traffic Control Device Student Challenge ATSSA & TRB announce 2021 Traffic Control Device Student Challenge Challenge offers opportunity for students to innovate for the future of roadway safety Pam / Friday, April 17, 2020 0 4943 Article rating: 3.3 ATSSA and the Transportation Research Board (TRB) Standing Committee on Traffic Control Devices have launched the 2021 Traffic Control Device (TCD) Student Challenge. The TCD Student Challenge promotes innovation and stimulates ideas in the traffic control devices industry with a goal to improve operations and safety and encourage future generations of roadway safety professionals. As part of the challenge, individuals or student teams submit solutions in the subject area of transportation and roadway safety, based on the chosen topic for the year. This year’s topic is “Innovative Traffic Control Device Strategies for Speed Management on Limited Access Freeways.” Read more
FCC extends deadline for replies to comments on 5.9 GHz band proposal FCC extends deadline for replies to comments on 5.9 GHz band proposal Pam / Tuesday, March 31, 2020 0 7450 Article rating: No rating The Federal Communications Commission’s Office of Engineering and Technology granted a 21-day extension of the deadline for submitting replies to comments regarding a proposed rule change regarding the 5.9 GHz band, also commonly referred to as the "safety spectrum." The new deadline of April 27 resulted from the extensive comments submitted and disruptions caused by COVID-19. Read more
AASHTO issues updates to MASH guidance AASHTO issues updates to MASH guidance Pam / Wednesday, March 25, 2020 0 7084 Article rating: 5.0 The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) issued an update to its guidance for the Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH) on Tuesday. The newly published information provides three additions to the Frequently Asked Questions for MASH. Read more
1Feb2023 ATSSA makes major updates to Corporate Training Program Wednesday, February 1, 2023 Read more