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 6227 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
ATSSA explores importance of infrastructure for autonomous vehicles at ITS America ATSSA explores importance of infrastructure for autonomous vehicles at ITS America Session to highlight pavement markings, work zones, signage, and uses for vehicle fleet data SuperUser Account / Monday, May 14, 2018 0 7114 Article rating: No rating “Preparing Infrastructure for Automation Levels 1-3” will examine areas within roadway infrastructure that will be affected with the emergence of Connected and Automated Vehicles (CAVs). Read more
Engineering students can now apply to enter the 2019 Traffic Control Device Challenge Engineering students can now apply to enter the 2019 Traffic Control Device Challenge Traffic Control Device Challenge promotes roadway safety innovation SuperUser Account / Monday, April 30, 2018 0 6044 Article rating: No rating The American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) and the Transportation Research Board (TRB) Standing Committee on Traffic Control Devices (AHB50) have announced the launch of the 2019 Traffic Control Device (TCD) Challenge. Read more
Future of roadway safety industry, automated vehicle technology discussed in ATSSA member visit Future of roadway safety industry, automated vehicle technology discussed in ATSSA member visit Mercer Strategic Alliance President Rob Dingess discusses AVs and the future of the industry SuperUser Account / Wednesday, April 4, 2018 0 5916 Article rating: No rating Rob Dingess, president of the Mercer Strategic Alliance, came to ATSSA headquarters to discuss automated and connected vehicle technology, and what it means for the association and the future of the roadway safety industry. Read more
FHWA issues interim approval of Rectangular Rapid-Flashing Beacons at crosswalks FHWA issues interim approval of Rectangular Rapid-Flashing Beacons at crosswalks SuperUser Account / Thursday, March 22, 2018 0 5409 Article rating: No rating In a memorandum released on March 20, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) issued “Interim Approval (IA)-21 – Rectangular Rapid-Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) at Crosswalks.” Read more
ATSSA Innovation Award winners announced at association’s 48th Annual Convention & Traffic Expo ATSSA Innovation Award winners announced at association’s 48th Annual Convention & Traffic Expo Innovative products recognized at largest U.S. tradeshow for roadway safety products and services SuperUser Account / Monday, January 29, 2018 0 8019 Article rating: No rating Three exhibitors at ATSSA’s 48th Annual Convention and Traffic Expo received prestigious ATSSA Innovation Awards on Jan. 29, 2018. Read more
Winners of Traffic Control Device Challenge announced at TRB Annual Meeting Winners of Traffic Control Device Challenge announced at TRB Annual Meeting Students across U.S. competed in ATSSA/TRB competition to address wrong-way driving SuperUser Account / Wednesday, January 10, 2018 0 5200 Article rating: No rating The American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA), in partnership with the National Academy of Sciences’ Transportation Research Board (TRB), today announce the three winners of the ATSSA/TRB Traffic Control Device Challenge (TCD Challenge). Read more
FHWA seeks ideas for Every Day Counts-5 (EDC-5) FHWA seeks ideas for Every Day Counts-5 (EDC-5) Initiative fast tracks deployment of selected innovations to advance state highways SuperUser Account / Wednesday, December 20, 2017 0 8004 Article rating: No rating The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is currently seeking innovations and processes for the fifth round of Every Day Counts (EDC-5) from 2019 to 2020. Read more
ATSSA reports from ITS World Congress 2017 Montréal ATSSA reports from ITS World Congress 2017 Montréal New system attempts to monitor physical infrastructure, specifically work zones, into dynamic digital maps SuperUser Account / Wednesday, November 22, 2017 0 5929 Article rating: No rating How do we account for work zones that aren’t connected, are located in rural areas, or not reported to the traffic management center? Read more
TRB – ATSSA Traffic Control Device Challenge wins award TRB – ATSSA Traffic Control Device Challenge wins award SuperUser Account / Tuesday, October 24, 2017 0 7575 Article rating: No rating The jointly sponsored Transportation Research Board (TRB) – ATSSA Traffic Control Device (TCD) Challenge has won recognition for its project partner, the Committee on Traffic Control Devices as a TRB “2018 Blue Ribbon Committee.” Read more
30Nov2022 Donors give ATSS Foundation record-breaking Giving Tuesday Wednesday, November 30, 2022 Read more
28Nov2022 Convention keynote will provide tools for building employee engagement Monday, November 28, 2022 Read more