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HEADLINES
The All New 2009 MUTCD is Here!
The 2009 Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and the associated Final Rule were released on December 16, 2009 and are available on-line.
The Federal Register notice, which provides detailed discussion of the FHWA's decisions on major changes from the 2003 edition, can be viewed by clicking here.
To view the 2009 MUTCD and other related information, click here.
Beat the rush on the print version by ordering your copy of the all new 2009 MUTCD directly from ATSSA today. Click here for the 2009 MUTCD order form.
The MUTCD Field Manuals are offered in two versions. The first is a 6x9-inch Field Manual containing MUTCD Parts 1, 5 and 6. The second is the MUTCD Parts 1, 3 & 6 also in a 6x9-inch Field Manual. Click here to order the MUTCD field manual.
ATSSA MUTCD Webinar News
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) released a comprehensive update to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) on December 16, 2009. ATSSA in cooperation with AASHTO and ITE is hosting four Web briefings on February 9th and 23rd and March 2nd and 9th from 2:00-3:00 p.m. EST that will give an overview of the changes from 2003 to the new 2009 MUTCD. The MUTCD is the national standard for all traffic control devices, including traffic signs, pavement markings, signals and any other devices used to regulate, warn, or guide traffic. Ensuring uniformity of traffic control devices across the nation. The Web briefings will highlight the new provisions:
- Replacing highway signs with brighter, larger and more legible ones that are easier to understand at freeway speeds. States will begin using the newer signs as existing ones wear out.
- Adding different lane markings for lanes that do not continue beyond an intersection or interchange to give drivers more warning that they need to move out of the lane if they don’t intend to turn.
- Expanding the use of flashing yellow arrow signals at some intersections to give a clearer indication that drivers can turn left after yielding to any opposing traffic.
- Changing the formula used to calculate crosswalk times to give walkers more time.
- Identifying electronic toll collection lanes with purple signs – the first time purple has been sanctioned for use on highway signs.
- Adding overhead lane-use control signs to reduce confusion among drivers in unfamiliar multi-lane roadways.
Site Fee: $100 for members and $125 for non-members. To register, select the date you would like to attend below.
MUTCD Webinar-Feb 9, 2010 registration
MUTCD Webinar-Feb 23, 2010 registration
MUTCD Webinar-March 2, 2010 registration
MUTCD Webinar-March 9, 2010 registration
National Work Zone Awareness Week Tee-Shirts are Here!
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Help bring awareness to work zone safety while wearing our high visibility class 2 ANSI/ISEA 107-2004 Compliant 2010 National Work Zone Awareness Week T-shirts and honor the men and woman that work on our roadways. Click here to download the order form.
Northland Chapter to Host Sign Maintenance and Management Workshop in March
The Northland Chapter of ATSSA is hosting a Sign Maintenance and Management Workshop March 17-18, 2010 at the Ramada Plaza Suites in Fargo, ND. The primary focus of the workshop is to discuss how to comply with the sign retroreflectivity standard in the MUTCD. We'll hear from agencies that are implementing their methods and about what issues they have encountered. The deadline for having a method in place is now less than two years away, so don't miss this opportunity to learn about the new requirements and their associated deadlines. Click here to download the workshop brochure.
This workshop is being presented in conjunction with the Northland Chapter 2010 How To event. To download the 2010 How To brochure, click here.
Contact Congress Now
Click here to go to the ATSSA Grassroots Website and contact your Congressperson via the internet regarding highway funding.
The Bill on the Hill
A collection of information regarding the 2009 reauthorization of our nation's Transportation Bill
Click Here to be transported to ATSSA's The Bill on the Hill page, where you'll also find the 2009 Stimulus Information Center.
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Online “Social Networks” - Get Connected
“ATSSA Group” Formed on LinkedIn
LinkedIn is a business-oriented social networking site that allows you to strengthen and extend your existing network of professional contacts. With LinkedIn you can get introduced to other professionals through the people you know, establish yourself as a subject matter expert, find potential clients and make yourself available for business opportunities. To learn more and sign up for your free account visit the LinkedIn website by clicking here and then join the LinkedIn ATSSA Group by clicking here and start connecting! You must be a registered LinkedIn user to view the group. The group is a PRIVATE group, exclusively for ATSSA members.
Are you a member of Facebook? ATSSA has established an "ATSSA Group" for members to chat, exchange information, upload photos, videos and more. Simply log into Facebook and type ATSSA in the search window to locate the group.More ATSSA Webinar News...
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