TRIP report: California drivers losing $61 billion annually on roads TRIP report: California drivers losing $61 billion annually on roads SuperUser Account / Wednesday, August 15, 2018 0 3930 Article rating: No rating California drivers are losing $61 billion annually on the state’s roadways, according to a recent report from TRIP, a national transportation research group. Read more
TxDOT’s Bass: Safety is job #1 TxDOT’s Bass: Safety is job #1 SuperUser Account / Monday, August 6, 2018 0 6283 Article rating: No rating Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Executive Director James Bass emphasized the department’s focus on safety as its number one priority in his welcoming remarks at the recent Transportation Research Board’s Safety Design meeting in Austin. Read more
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 6602 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 4069 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 4104 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 4731 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 4757 Article rating: 4.5 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
National Safety Council announces plan for moving TZD on roadways by 2050 National Safety Council announces plan for moving TZD on roadways by 2050 SuperUser Account / Tuesday, May 15, 2018 1 4256 Article rating: No rating As part of ongoing efforts by the National Safety Council (NSC), the Rand Corporation released a new report, which articulates a comprehensive plan for achieving zero deaths on our nation’s roadways by 2050. Read more
National Safety Council announces plan for moving TZD on roadways by 2050 National Safety Council announces plan for moving TZD on roadways by 2050 SuperUser Account / Monday, May 14, 2018 0 3948 Article rating: No rating As part of ongoing efforts by the National Safety Council (NSC), the Rand Corporation released a new report, which articulates a comprehensive plan for achieving zero deaths on our nation’s roadways by 2050. Read more
Omnibus bill reinstates Clearview Font Interim Approval Omnibus bill reinstates Clearview Font Interim Approval Newly reinstated font that was designed for easier readability was prohibited by FHWA in 2016 SuperUser Account / Friday, March 30, 2018 0 8390 Article rating: 5.0 For Fiscal Year 2018, the bill directs the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to issue an Interim Approval (IA) for the Clearview font, which was originally designed to increase readability at long distances and at night for motorists. Read more
17May2022 Traffic fatalities rose an estimated 10.5% in 2021, reach 16-year high, NHTSA reports Tuesday, May 17, 2022 Read more