ATSSA Training offers new sign retroreflectivity courses ATSSA Training offers new sign retroreflectivity courses Anonym / Friday, June 28, 2019 0 12081 Article rating: 2.8 ATSSA has been providing roadway safety training for nearly 50 years, and we are not stopping there. This year, ATSSA will roll out new courses on sign retroreflectivity to further serve individuals in the roadway safety infrastructure industry. These online training courses will add to ATSSA’s wide range of existing course modules, which include flagger training, guardrail and barrier installation and maintenance, high friction surface treatment, roadway paving and maintenance, pedestrian safety, and temporary traffic control. Read more
ATSSA flagger training: The importance of being certified ATSSA flagger training: The importance of being certified How knowing the standards helps the ‘first line of defense’ protect all roadway workers Anonym / Thursday, June 27, 2019 0 9679 Article rating: 4.0 ATSSA's flagger training courses have been teaching individuals how to be safe and effective flaggers for nearly 50 years. These courses help trainees understand why proper flagger operations are essential, identify standard flagger control references, and learn standard flagger practices for many situations—both expected and unexpected. While the association has taken great strides to provide and adequately train individuals across the country, there still are infrequencies when it comes to having consistent standards on a national scale. Read more
ATSSA looks to greenlight Traffic Signals Committee at Midyear Meeting ATSSA looks to greenlight Traffic Signals Committee at Midyear Meeting New venture will further cement association’s involvement in the roadway safety infrastructure industry Anonym / Monday, June 24, 2019 0 7964 Article rating: 5.0 ATSSA's board of directors recently approved the formation of a Traffic Signals Unit as a membership unit category within the association earlier this year at the March board meeting. Read more
Will Connected and Autonomous Vehicles change the landscape of signage standardization? Will Connected and Autonomous Vehicles change the landscape of signage standardization? Anonym / Wednesday, June 19, 2019 0 12922 Article rating: 5.0 On June 19, 2019 at the National Committee on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (NCUTCD) Connected and Automated Vehicle (CAV) Task Force Meeting, updates on signage and pavement marking uniformity were the main topics of discussion. With CAVs entering U.S. roadways every day, the need for uniformity is growing exponentially. Transformational technologies on CAVs raise new questions for groups like the NCUTCD, such as signage that appears on the exterior of CAVs. For instance, many autonomous vehicles (AVs) manufacturers have their own signage displays on the exterior of the vehicle that alert human drivers and pedestrians of the CAV’s intentions on the roadway. Read more
Big benefits come with Integrated Corridor Management Big benefits come with Integrated Corridor Management How transportation departments tackle congestion, delays, and crashes by utilizing roadway capacity SuperUser Account / Friday, June 7, 2019 0 15433 Article rating: No rating Integrated Corridor Management (ICM) initiatives are basic plans that connect roadway users, the road, and work zones and allow for effective communication. They are vital to advancing roadway safety and countering common challenges such as congestion, traffic delays, and crashes. Read more
ATSSA launches new Traffic Signals unit ATSSA launches new Traffic Signals unit Leader in roadway safety infrastructure industry launches new membership segment SuperUser Account / Wednesday, June 5, 2019 0 7457 Article rating: 3.2 The American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA), continuing in its role as the leader in roadway safety infrastructure, has established a Traffic Signals Unit membership category. Read more
The ATSS Foundation's Roadway Worker Memorial Scholarship The ATSS Foundation's Roadway Worker Memorial Scholarship A brighter road ahead SuperUser Account / Tuesday, June 4, 2019 0 6136 Article rating: No rating Each year, The Foundation supports dependents of roadway workers killed or permanently disabled in roadway work zones with the Roadway Worker Memorial Scholarship, providing financial assistance for their post-high school education. Read more