Industry leaders offer expectations for 2023 in Winter issue of Roadway Safety Industry leaders offer expectations for 2023 in Winter issue of Roadway Safety Magazine delves into rural road safety challenges, roadway worker distractions Pam / Thursday, January 26, 2023 0 1023 Article rating: 5.0 What issues are front of mind as ATSSA members contemplate 2023? What variables are being used to gauge how things will go in the long-term? What opportunities are on the horizon that are building excitement? ATSSA asked four members who are leaders in different segments of the roadway safety infrastructure industry for their views on those questions and more for the Winter issue of Roadway Safety magazine, which is online today. Read what they had to say and see how their views compare to your own. The Winter issue also explores rural road safety solutions, the importance of keeping workers from being distracted on the job, where wider pavement markings are being utilized and much more. Read more
ATSSA & TRB announce winners of 2023 TCD Student Challenge ATSSA & TRB announce winners of 2023 TCD Student Challenge Arlington High School team is the first high school to win the contest Pam / Wednesday, January 11, 2023 0 1604 Article rating: 4.3 FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (Jan. 11, 2023) – ATSSA in partnership with the National Academy of Sciences Transportation Research Board (TRB), announces the winners of the 2023 Traffic Control Device (TCD) Student Challenge. Ten teams, made up primarily of engineering students from universities across the U.S., competed in the TCD Student Challenge, which was titled, “Innovative Traffic Control Devices to Improve Vulnerable Road User Safety.” The team from Arlington High School in Arlington, Mass., won the contest and was the first high school team in the history of the TCD Student Challenge to achieve that honor. The other winners are from Auburn and Michigan State. Read more
ATSSA joins nine groups reaffirming support for rapid deployment of V2X technologies ATSSA joins nine groups reaffirming support for rapid deployment of V2X technologies Pam / Wednesday, December 14, 2022 0 5970 Article rating: 5.0 ATSSA joined nine groups in releasing a statement today reaffirming support for the rapid, widespread deployment of vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technologies to further improve safety on American roads. V2X allows communication between vehicles, infrastructure and other road users such as pedestrians and bicyclists and provides drivers with crucial warnings necessary to improve safety. "We believe that 2023 will be a pivotal year for V2X deployment. Transportation stakeholders have aligned behind one V2X technology, cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X), clearing the way for a unified, nationwide approach to the deployment of this tool," the statement says. Read more
FHWA hosts session on Every Day Counts Round 7 Innovations FHWA hosts session on Every Day Counts Round 7 Innovations Registration now open for Dec. 2 virtual rollout Maria Robertson / Monday, November 14, 2022 0 4381 Article rating: No rating The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) will host an executive-level virtual rollout of the Every Day Counts (EDC) program round 7 innovations on Dec. 2. These innovations will build upon the already significant legacy of EDC and support FHWA’s efforts to drive innovation around three core priorities: Improving safety for all road users; Building sustainable infrastructure for the future; and Growing an inclusive workforce. EDC is a state-based program that identifies and rapidly deploys proven, yet underutilized innovations that make our transportation system adaptable, sustainable, equitable and safer for all. Proven innovations promoted through EDC facilitate greater efficiency at the State, Local and Tribal levels, saving time, money and resources to ensure our infrastructure is built better, faster, and smarter. Register now to attend on Dec. 2 at 1:30 p.m. ET. The Executive Session is open to everyone. Read more
ONLINE NOW: Phoenix offers a glimpse into the AV future ONLINE NOW: Phoenix offers a glimpse into the AV future Fall issue of Roadway Safety magazine includes supplement on Worker Protection Pam / Monday, October 31, 2022 0 6589 Article rating: 5.0 When ATSSA members arrive in Phoenix for the 2023 Convention & Traffic Expo in February they will find themselves in a city that’s made a name for itself as a pioneer in the testing of autonomous vehicle (AV) technologies. The region has embraced the technology and seen multiple pilots for grocery delivery as well as a driverless taxi service. The Fall issue of Roadway Safety magazine—available online now—details these efforts in Arizona and reveals a resource for members to remove the fear factor from contract negotiations, offers members’ take on the value of in-person advocacy and explains how ATSSA’s ITS Team keeps pace with innovation. An entire supplement is devoted to roadway worker protection and spells out efforts underway to improve worker safety from multiple perspectives. Both issues are online now. Read more
1Feb2023 ATSSA makes major updates to Corporate Training Program Wednesday, February 1, 2023 Read more
30Jan2023 ATSSA congratulates Crawford on leading Highways & Transit Subcommittee Monday, January 30, 2023 Read more