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 4473 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 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
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 8655 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
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 4256 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
2018 National Work Zone Awareness Week media kick-off event happening in Chicago 2018 National Work Zone Awareness Week media kick-off event happening in Chicago SuperUser Account / Wednesday, March 14, 2018 0 4161 Article rating: No rating The 2018 National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) Media kick-off event is being hosted in Chicago, Illinois, on April 10. Read more
TRIP report shows increase in injuries, fatalities for older drivers TRIP report shows increase in injuries, fatalities for older drivers SuperUser Account / Tuesday, March 13, 2018 0 3887 Article rating: No rating The last report from TRIP, a national transportation research group, shows that fatal crashes involving older drivers are increasing, and that transportation infrastructure improvements could improve outcomes for those drivers in these cases. Read more
National Work Zone Awareness Week kicks off across United States April 9-13 National Work Zone Awareness Week kicks off across United States April 9-13 SuperUser Account / Monday, February 26, 2018 0 4515 Article rating: No rating Read more
ATSSA releases case study on the safety benefits of median barriers, guardrails ATSSA releases case study on the safety benefits of median barriers, guardrails SuperUser Account / Friday, February 16, 2018 0 4602 Article rating: No rating The American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) released a case study on the benefits of median barriers and guardrails at the 48th Annual Convention & Traffic Expo in San Antonio, Texas, and is now making it available digitally for free to the public. Read more
Roadway safety is critical focal point of future transportation legislation Roadway safety is critical focal point of future transportation legislation ATSSA Chair urges House subcommittee to include policies in infrastructure package, address long-term solvency of Highway Trust Fund SuperUser Account / Thursday, October 12, 2017 0 4755 Article rating: No rating On Wednesday, Oct. 11, ATSSA Chair Debra Ricker submitted written testimony to the House Subcommittee on Highways and Transit, highlighting ATSSA's strong belief that roadway safety must remain a critical focal point of any new transportation legislation. Read more
Taking a look at safety messages on America’s roadways Taking a look at safety messages on America’s roadways State transportation departments share what motorists can expect to see on interstate DMS SuperUser Account / Tuesday, September 19, 2017 0 6609 Article rating: 5.0 In 2013, Traffic and Safety Engineer for the Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT), Willy Sorenson, was asked by the then-Iowa DOT Director, Paul Trombino, to research which states were posting fatality counts on their Dynamic Message Signs (DMS). Read more
22Jun2022 ATSSA strongly opposes President Biden’s gas tax suspension proposal Wednesday, June 22, 2022 Read more