FHWA hosting webinar on pavement marking retroreflectivity final rule FHWA hosting webinar on pavement marking retroreflectivity final rule Advance registration required for the free Sept. 1 event Pam / Wednesday, August 24, 2022 0 16210 Article rating: 4.3 The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is hosting a webinar on “Maintaining Minimum Pavement Marking Retroreflectivity” to discuss the final rule published in the Federal Register on Aug. 5. The Sept. 1 webinar starts at 12:30 p.m. ET, is free for the public but requires advance registration. Organizers said the final rule published on Aug. 5 amends the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), adding provisions for minimum maintained levels of pavement marking retroreflectivity in Revision 3 of the 2009 MUTCD. Read more
Midyear Meeting starts Tuesday in Rhode Island Midyear Meeting starts Tuesday in Rhode Island General session will address ongoing supply chain challenges Pam / Monday, August 22, 2022 0 4483 Article rating: 5.0 ATSSA’s Midyear Meeting kicks off on Tuesday, launching the annual collaboration of industry insiders gathered to address the latest innovations and challenges in the roadway safety infrastructure industry. This year’s event takes place in Providence, R.I., where Wednesday’s agenda includes a panel discussion on workforce, materials and supply chain issues. “Construction and transportation industry challenges – potholes on the industry highway” will be moderated by ATSSA Vice President of Engagement Nate Smith. Panelists include Kate Fox Wood, senior director of government relations with the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, Jonathan Starks of FTR, who is a longtime member of the freight industry, and Sterling Wiggins with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The 1-hour session starts at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday and will focus on the state of affairs across the construction and transportation industries and what the path forward may look like. Read more
ATSSA supports Bhatt’s nomination for FHWA administrator ATSSA supports Bhatt’s nomination for FHWA administrator Statement notes history of expertise and passion for transportation safety Maria Robertson / Thursday, August 18, 2022 0 5872 Article rating: No rating On behalf of ATSSA, President & CEO Stacy Tetschner sent a letter to Chair Tom Carper and Ranking Member Shelley Capito of the Senate Committee on Environment & Public Works strongly supporting the presidential nomination of the Honorable Shailen Bhatt to serve as Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). “Mr. Bhatt has demonstrated a long history of expertise, passion and dedication to the transportation safety community. He has highlighted these qualities throughout his career in the transportation sector, and we are excited by his nomination,” Tetschner stated in his letter. “Mr. Bhatt’s commitment to the safety of the traveling public is unquestionable, and he will be a dynamic leader of the FHWA as they continue their work on advancing roadway safety.” Read more
Senate passes Inflation Reduction Act; House could vote this week Senate passes Inflation Reduction Act; House could vote this week Pam / Tuesday, August 9, 2022 0 12977 Article rating: No rating The U.S. Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act over the weekend, a sprawling bill centered around health care provisions, corporate tax increases and climate provisions, sending the bill to the House, which is expected to approve the legislation later this week. Within the 775-page bill, ATSSA members will also see a nearly $1.9 billion competitive grant program aimed at improving walkability, safety and increasing affordable transportation options. ATSSA will continue to follow the legislation and provide updates as it moves through Congress. Read more
Final rule for pavement marking retroreflectivity published Final rule for pavement marking retroreflectivity published Pam / Friday, August 5, 2022 0 14755 Article rating: 4.7 The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) posted the final rule regarding pavement marking retroreflectivity in today’s Federal Register. The posting states: “The purpose of this final rule is to update the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) to provide standards, guidance, options, and supporting information relating to maintaining minimum levels of retroreflectivity for pavement markings. The MUTCD is incorporated in FHWA regulations and recognized as the national standard for traffic control devices used on all streets, highways, bikeways, and private roads open to public travel.” The rule notes that it is effective on Sept. 6. Read more