Innovation

Roadway Safety Innovation

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.



Exhibit at ATSSA's Annual Traffic Expo

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Do you have an innovative roadway safety product? Exhibitors can showcase their innovations in the New Products Rollout at the Annual Convention & Traffic Expo. Products released after Jan. 1 of this year qualify for entry. Twenty will be accepted for the New Product Listing and just 12 will be accepted for presentation to a panel of judges. The top three products will earn an Innovation Award that will be announced during the Convention.


Learn more about featuring your innovative product to key industry professionals. View videos of last year's entries and award winners.



Resources

ATSSA Immediate Past Chair Deb Ricker testifies on roadway safety before Vermont state legislature ATSSA Immediate Past Chair Deb Ricker testifies on roadway safety before Vermont state legislature

ATSSA Immediate Past Chair Deb Ricker testifies on roadway safety before Vermont state legislature

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As part of the lead up to National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW), and ATSSA members’ continued efforts to advance roadway safety, immediate past chair and president of WorkSafe Traffic Control Industries Debra Ricker testified before the Committee on Transportation in the Vermont House of Representatives.

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Rep. Wittman tours ATSSA HQ Rep. Wittman tours ATSSA HQ

Rep. Wittman tours ATSSA HQ

Site visit shows importance of communicating with legislators

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On Monday, Nov. 13, Rep. Rob Wittman (R-Va.) toured ATSSA’s headquarters office in Fredericksburg, Virginia, to learn more about the roadway safety industry and meet the staff members who make the ATSSA trains run on time.

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