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 11050 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 6686 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 6498 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 6894 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 6280 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 6206 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