Minnesota and South Carolina women’s lives saved by guardrails Minnesota and South Carolina women’s lives saved by guardrails SuperUser Account / Wednesday, January 23, 2019 0 10607 Article rating: 5.0 Each day guardrails save lives on our nation’s roadways. They are part of an important integrated safety system that helps to mitigate roadway departure (RwD) crashes. Read more
Median and roadside guardrails: An essential and effective countermeasure for RwD crashes Median and roadside guardrails: An essential and effective countermeasure for RwD crashes Research and studies show how devices are important components of integrated traffic safety system SuperUser Account / Friday, January 11, 2019 0 8447 Article rating: No rating The guardrail did exactly what it was designed to do: The guardrail’s end terminal absorbed the energy of the impact and deflected the guardrail away from the vehicle. 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 9560 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
Congressman saved by median barrier in Tennessee after roadway departure crash Congressman saved by median barrier in Tennessee after roadway departure crash SuperUser Account / Wednesday, December 26, 2018 0 7996 Article rating: No rating There are also countless stories from people whose lives have been saved by a median cable barrier or roadside guardrail like Congressman John J. Duncan, Jr., whose life was positively impacted by the lifesaving presence of a guardrail during a serious crash in Knoxville, Tennessee, on Oct. 23, 2009. Read more
ATSSA to address challenges state DOTs face with bid specification enforcement ATSSA to address challenges state DOTs face with bid specification enforcement Bid Specification Enforcement Open Forum will be held at 49th Annual Convention & Traffic Expo SuperUser Account / Friday, October 26, 2018 0 4645 Article rating: No rating During ATSSA’s 49th Annual Convention & Traffic Expo in Tampa, Florida, Feb. 8-12, the association will hold an open forum on bid specification enforcement. Read more
18Aug2022 ATSSA supports Bhatt’s nomination for FHWA administrator Thursday, August 18, 2022 Read more
9Aug2022 Senate passes Inflation Reduction Act; House could vote this week Tuesday, August 9, 2022 Read more