ATSSA & TRB announce 2023 Traffic Control Device Student Challenge ATSSA & TRB announce 2023 Traffic Control Device Student Challenge Challenge offers opportunity for students to innovate for the future of roadway safety Pam / Monday, April 18, 2022 0 5707 Article rating: 4.0 Fredericksburg, Va. (April 18, 2022) – The American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) and Transportation Research Board (TRB) Standing Committee on Traffic Control Devices invite students to compete in the 2023 Traffic Control Device (TCD) Student Challenge. The TCD Student Challenge promotes innovation and stimulates ideas in the traffic control devices industry with a goal to improve operations and safety and encourage future generations of roadway safety professionals. As part of the challenge, individuals or student teams submit solutions in the subject area of transportation and roadway safety based on the chosen topic for the year. This year’s topic is “Innovative Traffic Control Devices to Improve Vulnerable Road User Safety.” Read more
FHWA issues updated information on devices at mid-block pedestrian crossings FHWA issues updated information on devices at mid-block pedestrian crossings MUTCD update addresses channelizing devices Pam / Wednesday, October 21, 2020 0 6565 Article rating: 4.3 "Channelizing Devices at Mid-Block Pedestrian Crossings in Conjunction with In-Street Pedestrian Crossing (R1-6 Series) Signs." Official Ruling No. 3(09)-61 (I) clarifies instructions for using channelizing devices such as tubular markers at mid-block crosswalk locations, according to an update from FHWA. Read more
NHTSA declares October 'Pedestrian Safety Month' NHTSA declares October 'Pedestrian Safety Month' Goal is to encourage alertness by motorists Pam / Monday, September 28, 2020 0 7702 Article rating: No rating Pedestrians take the forefront in October with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) holding its first “Pedestrian Safety Month,” a national educational outreach to heighten awareness for motorists and pedestrians of all ages. The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) held a Summit on Pedestrian Safety in July during which groups representing both pedestrian and bicyclist organizations took part. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Office of Safety offers a “focused approach” program to target specific issues including pedestrian and bicyclist safety in jurisdictions across the nation. It offers examples of programs that have undertaken changes to target this issue. Read more
Pedestrian & cyclist detection: How the roadway safety industry is walking the walk Pedestrian & cyclist detection: How the roadway safety industry is walking the walk Various initiatives and technology aiming to curb non-motorist fatalities and injuries nationwide SuperUser Account / Friday, March 8, 2019 0 16192 Article rating: No rating The detection of pedestrians and bicyclists is an important focal point for individuals in the roadway safety infrastructure industry. Nationally public agencies, manufacturers, suppliers, and research institutions are working to address the increasing frequency of pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities and injuries. Read more
29Sep2023 NHTSA traffic fatality projections show decline for first half of 2023 Friday, September 29, 2023 Read more
27Sep2023 ATSSA evaluates impacts from potential government shutdown Wednesday, September 27, 2023 Read more