Innovation in the roadway safety industry

Outsiders of the transportation infrastructure industry may look to autonomous vehicles as an icon of innovation on the roadways, but for state Department of Transportation (DOT) officials, manufacturers, suppliers, and contractors in the roadway safety and infrastructure industry, innovation is not a stationary achievement. It is much more than a mile marker and not as easily defined.

With different perspectives and priorities, industry stakeholders are finding that in addition to new technologies, innovation is heavily reliant on communication between entities. Industry leaders are working together to move forward and ATSSA is no different. The association works year-round to progress and develop creative solutions for all of its initiatives including highlighting innovative products and technologies, training, and ATSSA membership.

One innovative effort ATSSA is involved in is a joint initiative with the Transportation Research Board (TRB) Standing Committee on Traffic Control Devices (AHB50). Both ATSSA and TRB sponsor and conduct an exciting design competition, the Traffic Control Device (TCD) Student Challenge, to promote innovation and stimulate ideas in the traffic control devices area with a goal to improve operations and safety.

Find recent updates on the latest innovations in the resource list below and be sure to check back for updates.

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ATSSA announces 2020 New Products Rollout participants

Exhibitors to showcase most innovative products in roadway safety infrastructure industry

Anonym / Wednesday, January 22, 2020 0 3865 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.

Automation collaboration: Roadway safety infrastructure and automotive industry connections will pave the way to self-driving vehicles

Anonym / Wednesday, July 10, 2019 0 4107 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.

Get your innovative products to market

Anonym / Wednesday, December 5, 2018 0 2353 Article rating: No rating

This article lists ways that ATSSA members can get their innovative products to market and provides resources for qualified products listings throughout the country.

FHWA Every Day Counts Initiative

Anonym / Monday, December 3, 2018 0 0 Article rating: No rating

MUTCD - Signing for Designated Alternative Fuels Corridors

Anonym / Wednesday, October 17, 2018 0 0 Article rating: No rating

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) issued a memorandum to provide guidance to the Federal-aid Divisions regarding the Alternative Fuel Corridors that have been designated by the FHWA.

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