Keeping roadways safe: DOTs highlight countermeasures designed to reduce traffic fatalities Keeping roadways safe: DOTs highlight countermeasures designed to reduce traffic fatalities Anonym / Wednesday, August 14, 2019 0 6762 Article rating: 5.0 Every roadway countermeasure makes a difference. Roundabouts, highly reflective signs, pavement markings and all traffic control and infrastructure devices are critical to enhancing safety on U.S. roadways. Countermeasures can mitigate against human behavior-related crashes and ultimately save lives. Read more
ATSSA flagger training: The importance of being certified ATSSA flagger training: The importance of being certified How knowing the standards helps the ‘first line of defense’ protect all roadway workers Anonym / Thursday, June 27, 2019 0 8678 Article rating: 4.0 ATSSA's flagger training courses have been teaching individuals how to be safe and effective flaggers for nearly 50 years. These courses help trainees understand why proper flagger operations are essential, identify standard flagger control references, and learn standard flagger practices for many situations—both expected and unexpected. While the association has taken great strides to provide and adequately train individuals across the country, there still are infrequencies when it comes to having consistent standards on a national scale. Read more
Will Connected and Autonomous Vehicles change the landscape of signage standardization? Will Connected and Autonomous Vehicles change the landscape of signage standardization? Anonym / Wednesday, June 19, 2019 0 11744 Article rating: 5.0 On June 19, 2019 at the National Committee on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (NCUTCD) Connected and Automated Vehicle (CAV) Task Force Meeting, updates on signage and pavement marking uniformity were the main topics of discussion. With CAVs entering U.S. roadways every day, the need for uniformity is growing exponentially. Transformational technologies on CAVs raise new questions for groups like the NCUTCD, such as signage that appears on the exterior of CAVs. For instance, many autonomous vehicles (AVs) manufacturers have their own signage displays on the exterior of the vehicle that alert human drivers and pedestrians of the CAV’s intentions on the roadway. 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 14006 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
TRIP report indicates rural roadways twice as deadly for motorists TRIP report indicates rural roadways twice as deadly for motorists Roadway safety infrastructure investment can save lives on rural roadways SuperUser Account / Wednesday, May 22, 2019 0 6019 Article rating: No rating A recent report from TRIP, titled “Rural Connections: Challenges and Opportunities in America’s Heartland,” echoes ATSSA’s message on the need for investment in roadway safety infrastructure on our rural roadways. Read more
1Feb2023 ATSSA makes major updates to Corporate Training Program Wednesday, February 1, 2023 Read more