The guardrail did exactly what it was designed to do: The guardrail’s end terminal absorbed the energy of the impact and deflected the guardrail away from the vehicle.

The American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) congratulates Representative Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.) on his selection as Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee (T&I Committee).

Pedestrian safety has become a key initiative for many public agencies in recent years. Last year, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Office of Highway Safety announced they conducted an investigation of 15 crashes that had resulted in pedestrian fatalities.

There are also countless stories from people whose lives have been saved by a median cable barrier or roadside guardrail like Congressman John J. Duncan, Jr., whose life was positively impacted by the lifesaving presence of a guardrail during a serious crash in Knoxville, Tennessee, on Oct. 23, 2009.

In recent years, ATSSA has been holding member company presentations, where association members speak about their company’s products, practices, and involvement with the association staff.