ATSSA Immediate Past Chair Deb Ricker testifies on roadway safety before Vermont state legislature ATSSA Immediate Past Chair Deb Ricker testifies on roadway safety before Vermont state legislature SuperUser Account / Monday, April 23, 2018 0 8330 Article rating: No rating As part of the lead up to National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW), and ATSSA members’ continued efforts to advance roadway safety, immediate past chair and president of WorkSafe Traffic Control Industries Debra Ricker testified before the Committee on Transportation in the Vermont House of Representatives. Read more
ATSSA presents Rep. Esty and Rep. Graves with Roadway Safety Champion Award ATSSA presents Rep. Esty and Rep. Graves with Roadway Safety Champion Award Annual award recognizes elected officials that advocate for roadway safety infrastructure SuperUser Account / Wednesday, April 11, 2018 0 8055 Article rating: No rating Read more
ATSSA 2018 Go Orange Day promotes work zone safety SuperUser Account / Friday, April 6, 2018 0 7356 Article rating: No rating ATSSA, along with several agencies and partner organizations, will celebrate Go Orange Day on April 11. Read more
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 SuperUser Account / Wednesday, April 4, 2018 0 8127 Article rating: No rating 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. Read more
Omnibus bill reinstates Clearview Font Interim Approval Omnibus bill reinstates Clearview Font Interim Approval Newly reinstated font that was designed for easier readability was prohibited by FHWA in 2016 SuperUser Account / Friday, March 30, 2018 0 12373 Article rating: 5.0 For Fiscal Year 2018, the bill directs the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to issue an Interim Approval (IA) for the Clearview font, which was originally designed to increase readability at long distances and at night for motorists. Read more
ATSSA issues statement on proposed $1.3 trillion federal Omnibus bill ATSSA issues statement on proposed $1.3 trillion federal Omnibus bill Highlights need for additional funding for roadway safety infrastructure SuperUser Account / Friday, March 23, 2018 0 7934 Article rating: No rating American Traffic Safety Services Association’s (ATSSA) Vice President of Government Relations Nate Smith has issued a statement following Congress’ passage of the $1.3 trillion federal Omnibus bill. Read more
FHWA issues interim approval of Rectangular Rapid-Flashing Beacons at crosswalks FHWA issues interim approval of Rectangular Rapid-Flashing Beacons at crosswalks SuperUser Account / Thursday, March 22, 2018 0 7714 Article rating: No rating In a memorandum released on March 20, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) issued “Interim Approval (IA)-21 – Rectangular Rapid-Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) at Crosswalks.” Read more
National Work Zone Memorial coming to Vermont for National Work Zone Awareness Week event National Work Zone Memorial coming to Vermont for National Work Zone Awareness Week event The Foundation’s work zone memorial to be featured at work zone safety event SuperUser Account / Wednesday, March 14, 2018 0 8253 Article rating: No rating As part of their National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) activities, the New England Chapter of the American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) is hosting the National Work Zone Memorial on April 3 in Montpelier. Read more
2018 National Work Zone Awareness Week media kick-off event happening in Chicago 2018 National Work Zone Awareness Week media kick-off event happening in Chicago SuperUser Account / Wednesday, March 14, 2018 0 7331 Article rating: No rating The 2018 National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) Media kick-off event is being hosted in Chicago, Illinois, on April 10. Read more
TRIP report shows increase in injuries, fatalities for older drivers TRIP report shows increase in injuries, fatalities for older drivers SuperUser Account / Tuesday, March 13, 2018 0 7339 Article rating: No rating The last report from TRIP, a national transportation research group, shows that fatal crashes involving older drivers are increasing, and that transportation infrastructure improvements could improve outcomes for those drivers in these cases. Read more
4Dec2023 Make lasting connections at ATSSA’s Convention & Traffic Expo Monday, December 4, 2023 Read more