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 16253 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
ATSSA announces job training and placement program for returning citizens ATSSA announces job training and placement program for returning citizens ATSSA to partner with FailSafe-ERA on Right Road Job Training and Placement Program SuperUser Account / Monday, February 11, 2019 0 17022 Article rating: 3.5 The American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) will partner with FailSafe-ERA on the Right Road Job Training and Placement Program, a program that helps qualified returning citizens receive the training and job resources they need to put them on a path to success in temporary traffic control. 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 12550 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
Guardrail saves Missouri woman’s life in icy conditions Guardrail saves Missouri woman’s life in icy conditions SuperUser Account / Monday, November 26, 2018 0 9935 Article rating: 4.0 Roadway safety infrastructure can mean the difference between life and death when crashes happen, and guardrail are an important part of that infrastructure. Read more
Task Force 13 works to promote roadway safety Task Force 13 works to promote roadway safety SuperUser Account / Thursday, October 18, 2018 0 7424 Article rating: No rating ATSSA participated in the Task Force 13 (TF13) 2018 Fall Meeting, where one key initiative—to form a nonprofit entity to conduct business and interact with other roadway safety organizations—was addressed. Read more
29Sep2023 NHTSA traffic fatality projections show decline for first half of 2023 Friday, September 29, 2023 Read more
27Sep2023 ATSSA evaluates impacts from potential government shutdown Wednesday, September 27, 2023 Read more