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FHWA issues interim approval of Rectangular Rapid-Flashing Beacons at crosswalks FHWA issues interim approval of Rectangular Rapid-Flashing Beacons at crosswalks

FHWA issues interim approval of Rectangular Rapid-Flashing Beacons at crosswalks

The new IA-21 allows for the optional use of RRFBs as pedestrian-activated visibility enhancements for pedestrian and school crossing warning signs under limited conditions.

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In a memorandum released on March 20, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) issued “Interim Approval (IA)-21 – Rectangular Rapid-Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) at Crosswalks.” The new IA-21 allows for the optional use of RRFBs as pedestrian-activated visibility enhancements for pedestrian and school crossing warning signs under limited conditions.

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ATSSA explores importance of infrastructure for autonomous vehicles at ITS America ATSSA explores importance of infrastructure for autonomous vehicles at ITS America

ATSSA explores importance of infrastructure for autonomous vehicles at ITS America

Session to highlight pavement markings, work zones, signage, and uses for vehicle fleet data

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“Preparing Infrastructure for Automation Levels 1-3” will examine areas within roadway infrastructure that will be affected with the emergence of Connected and Automated Vehicles (CAVs).

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Engineering students can now apply to enter the 2019 Traffic Control Device Challenge Engineering students can now apply to enter the 2019 Traffic Control Device Challenge

Engineering students can now apply to enter the 2019 Traffic Control Device Challenge

Traffic Control Device Challenge promotes roadway safety innovation

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The American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) and the Transportation Research Board (TRB) Standing Committee on Traffic Control Devices (AHB50) have announced the launch of the 2019 Traffic Control Device (TCD) Challenge.

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Future of roadway safety industry, automated vehicle technology discussed in ATSSA member visit Future of roadway safety industry, automated vehicle technology discussed in ATSSA member visit

Future of roadway safety industry, automated vehicle technology discussed in ATSSA member visit

Mercer Strategic Alliance President Rob Dingess discusses AVs and the future of the industry

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Rob Dingess, president of the Mercer Strategic Alliance, came to ATSSA headquarters to discuss automated and connected vehicle technology, and what it means for the association and the future of the roadway safety industry.

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