ATSSA issues recommendations for a Vulnerable Road Users Program ATSSA issues recommendations for a Vulnerable Road Users Program Pam / Monday, April 5, 2021 0 6862 Article rating: No rating ATSSA recently released its recommendations for “Developing an Effective Vulnerable Road User (VRU) Program” to address rising pedestrian fatalities as well as the safety of people not in vehicles but who utilize the roadways. “This includes bicyclists and others who might not only walk, but roll, and are at a distinct and dangerous disadvantage when crossing a road or being in a road with vehicles and trucks,” ATSSA President & CEO Stacy Tetschner said in a letter to the heads of state departments of transportation (DOTs) across the country. The document includes 19 recommendations assembled by ATSSA’s Traffic Signals Committee that Tetschner said ATSSA believes “will help put VRUs on a more equal footing with vehicle‐based travel, not only in terms of safety, but as a means of effective and efficient travel mode.” Read more
ATSSA announces 2021 New Products Rollout participants ATSSA announces 2021 New Products Rollout participants Exhibitors to showcase most innovative products in roadway safety infrastructure industry Pam / Thursday, January 7, 2021 0 12000 Article rating: 3.0 FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (Jan. 7, 2021) – The American Traffic Safety Services Association selected nine companies to participate in its 2021 New Products Rollout event, which is held in conjunction with the 51st Annual Convention & Traffic Expo being held online over two weeks in February. Typically, more than 3,700 people attend the largest roadway safety tradeshow in North America to see some of the latest innovations in the roadway safety infrastructure industry. The products submitted as part of NPRO are comprised of a wide range of devices designed to save lives on our nation’s roadways. This year’s Convention is being held Feb. 8-12 and 16-18. Read more
ATSSA announces 2020 New Products Rollout participants ATSSA announces 2020 New Products Rollout participants Exhibitors to showcase most innovative products in roadway safety infrastructure industry Anonym / Wednesday, January 22, 2020 0 10659 Article rating: 5.0 FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (Jan. 21, 2020) – The American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) selected 20 companies to participate in its 2020 New Products Rollout event, which is held in conjunction with the 50th Annual Convention & Traffic Expo on Jan. 26 in booth #1679 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans. Read more
Automation collaboration: Roadway safety infrastructure and automotive industry connections will pave the way to self-driving vehicles Automation collaboration: Roadway safety infrastructure and automotive industry connections will pave the way to self-driving vehicles Anonym / Wednesday, July 10, 2019 0 10149 Article rating: No rating In recent years, there has been an uptick in collaboration between entities within the roadway safety infrastructure and automotive industries as Connected and Autonomous Vehicle (CAV) technologies progress and enter U.S. roadways. In a sweeping effort to ensure traffic control devices and roadway infrastructure effectively support the Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) of CAVs, manufacturers and groups like the Automotive Safety Council, 3M, SAE International, and ATSSA are working together to uncover the gaps in information and needs to help these vehicles perform at an optimum level. Read more
Big benefits come with Integrated Corridor Management Big benefits come with Integrated Corridor Management How transportation departments tackle congestion, delays, and crashes by utilizing roadway capacity SuperUser Account / Friday, June 7, 2019 0 10424 Article rating: No rating Integrated Corridor Management (ICM) initiatives are basic plans that connect roadway users, the road, and work zones and allow for effective communication. They are vital to advancing roadway safety and countering common challenges such as congestion, traffic delays, and crashes. Read more
Sensor technology in roadway infrastructure Sensor technology in roadway infrastructure How devices are strengthening the lines of communication between human and automated drivers SuperUser Account / Friday, April 12, 2019 0 18616 Article rating: 4.5 For many departments of transportation (DOTs), the collection and sending of real-time traffic data to roadway users is high priority. One way agencies nationwide are achieving this goal is through the use of sensor technology in roadway infrastructure, such as pavement markings or signs, allowing them to strengthen Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I) communication. Read more
Pedestrian & cyclist detection: How the roadway safety industry is walking the walk Pedestrian & cyclist detection: How the roadway safety industry is walking the walk Various initiatives and technology aiming to curb non-motorist fatalities and injuries nationwide SuperUser Account / Friday, March 8, 2019 0 9829 Article rating: No rating The detection of pedestrians and bicyclists is an important focal point for individuals in the roadway safety infrastructure industry. Nationally public agencies, manufacturers, suppliers, and research institutions are working to address the increasing frequency of pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities and injuries. Read more
Pedestrian safety in the United States Pedestrian safety in the United States How public agencies are using technology to prevent fatalities and injuries on our roadways SuperUser Account / Thursday, January 3, 2019 0 8743 Article rating: No rating Pedestrian safety has become a key initiative for many public agencies in recent years. Last year, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Office of Highway Safety announced they conducted an investigation of 15 crashes that had resulted in pedestrian fatalities. Read more
Get your innovative products to market Anonym / Wednesday, December 5, 2018 0 7381 Article rating: 5.0 This article lists ways that ATSSA members can get their innovative products to market and provides resources for qualified products listings throughout the country. Read more
FHWA Every Day Counts Initiative Anonym / Monday, December 3, 2018 0 0 Article rating: No rating Read more
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