TRIP releases updated state-by-state safety statistics TRIP releases updated state-by-state safety statistics Pam / Monday, July 24, 2023 0 7336 Article rating: No rating TRIP, a national transportation research nonprofit, has released updated statistics for its latest report on traffic fatalities and serious injury crashes nationwide. The new information provides the latest statistics for each state to accompany its June report, “Addressing America’s Traffic Safety Crisis: Examining the Causes of Increasing U.S. Traffic Fatalities and Identifying Solutions to Improve Road User Safety.” The updated information is available in the form of downloadable fact sheets for each state and includes information about each state’s surface transportation system and federal funding. Read more
‘Culture of safety’ panel featured at Midyear Meeting ‘Culture of safety’ panel featured at Midyear Meeting Annual meeting outside Chicago includes baseball fundraiser Pam / Tuesday, July 18, 2023 0 2969 Article rating: 5.0 ATSSA’s Midyear Meeting features a panel on “Creating a Culture of Safety in the Workplace.” Panelists include Doug Dolinar of Guidemark Inc., Kathi Holst of D2K Traffic Safety Inc., Chris Brookes of the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and Cameron Greene of ATSSA. Dave Krahulec of Horizon Signal Technologies will moderate. The Midyear Meeting will be held Aug. 15-18 at the Loews Chicago O’Hare Hotel in Rosemont, Ill. Registration is now available. The hotel block closes July 24. Read more
ATSSA expanding its Master Instructor team ATSSA expanding its Master Instructor team Experience and expertise in subject matter are keys to success Pam / Tuesday, May 16, 2023 0 5043 Article rating: No rating ATSSA is known as the industry leader for roadway safety instruction and is looking to expand its team of master instructors. With a continued emphasis on delivering top-notch training, ATSSA has opened the application process and is looking for individuals with experience in the roadway safety industry and who love to teach and share their expertise. A degree in civil engineering or equivalent experience or education as determined by ATSSA is needed as well as a flexible schedule and willingness to travel to deliver in-person courses. “Our instructors are at the heart of our roadway safety mission and we are looking for a handful of exceptional individuals to join our team," said ATSSA Vice President of Education & Technical Services. Read more
USDOT announces grant opportunities for Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program USDOT announces grant opportunities for Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program Members encouraged to help spread the word about lifesaving program Pam / Wednesday, April 5, 2023 0 5415 Article rating: 5.0 Funding information is now available for the U.S. Department of Transportation’s new Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program, which was approved within the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act (IIJA). The Notice of Funding Opportunities was posted Tuesday and gives details on applying for these grants, which are open to state departments of transportation (DOTs), metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs), local governments, regional transportation authorities, special purpose districts, public authorities with a transportation function, Indian tribes and federal land management agencies (FLMAs). “Every tool that can be used to help save lives on the nation’s roads is important in our effort to move Toward Zero Deaths,” ATSSA President & CEO Stacy Tetschner said. “We encourage our members to help spread the word to their contacts in organizations that are eligible to apply for this new opportunity.” Read more
ATSSA notes need for flexibility in final rule for Buy America requirements ATSSA notes need for flexibility in final rule for Buy America requirements Letter to OMB seeks clarity on proposed rule, emphasizes impact on roadway safety Pam / Monday, March 13, 2023 0 10846 Article rating: 5.0 ATSSA provided feedback to the Office of Management and Budget on Sunday regarding the proposed rules for Buy America requirements, asking for clarification on four specific issues and noting the importance of roadway safety infrastructure at a time when traffic fatalities are a major issue nationwide. “ATSSA members are generally in favor of increasing the capacity to procure domestically-sourced construction materials and manufactured products for use on surface transportation projects,” ATSSA President & CEO Stacy Tetschner wrote to Deputy Controller Deidre A. Harrison. “However, ATSSA members are deeply concerned with the breadth and scope of the [Notice of Proposed Rulemaking] and the impact it could have on the timely and cost-effective delivery of much-needed roadway safety infrastructure improvements.” The letter is in response to the NPRM on Guidance for Grants and Agreements – 2 CFR Parts 184 and 200 (Docket No. 2023-02617), which was published Feb. 9. The letter notes that ATSSA members manufacture, distribute and install roadway safety infrastructure devices such as guardrail and cable barrier, traffic signs and signals, pavement markings, work zone safety devices. “It is important that any new Buy America requirements not have the unintended consequence of hindering the delivery of important roadway construction and roadway safety projects across the country,” Tetschner wrote. Read more
Register at Convention to play a role in advocating for roadway safety Register at Convention to play a role in advocating for roadway safety ATSSA’s Legislative Briefing & Fly-In set for April 18-19 in the nation’s capital Pam / Wednesday, February 15, 2023 0 5305 Article rating: No rating ATSSA’s 2023 Legislative Briefing & Fly-In offers members the opportunity to play a role in advocating for roadway safety at the national level. This annual event, which is an exclusive member benefit, takes place April 18-19 in Washington, D.C. Members will have the opportunity to deliver roadway safety solutions to the Capitol Hill offices of lawmakers and their staffs, who craft policy that affects the roadway safety infrastructure industry for years to come. Both House and Senate office buildings are fully open to visitors this year. The 2023 Legislative Briefing & Fly-In coincides with National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW), which will be held April 17-21 and has the theme, “You play a role in work zone safety. Work With Us.” Read more
Roadway Safety Forum: East Coast targets solutions to regional issues Roadway Safety Forum: East Coast targets solutions to regional issues Registration opens Jan. 17 for the May 16-18 event in Virginia Pam / Monday, January 16, 2023 0 6620 Article rating: 2.5 ATSSA will hold its first Roadway Safety Forum: East Coast in Richmond, Va., May 16-18. Registration opens Tuesday (Jan. 17) afternoon for this pilot event, which features a mix of opportunities to target regional issues in the roadway safety industry. The three-day event includes general sessions, educational breakout sessions, networking opportunities and exhibits. The Virginia, Carolinas and Chesapeake ATSSA Chapters are guiding the educational content of this conference, which addresses roadway safety infrastructure issues identified by chapter members. Anyone wishing to suggest a topic or who is interested in presenting should contact Director of Member Engagement Pamala Bouchard. Read more
ATSSA & TRB announce winners of 2023 TCD Student Challenge ATSSA & TRB announce winners of 2023 TCD Student Challenge Arlington High School team is the first high school to win the contest Pam / Wednesday, January 11, 2023 0 6346 Article rating: 4.7 FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (Jan. 11, 2023) – ATSSA in partnership with the National Academy of Sciences Transportation Research Board (TRB), announces the winners of the 2023 Traffic Control Device (TCD) Student Challenge. Ten teams, made up primarily of engineering students from universities across the U.S., competed in the TCD Student Challenge, which was titled, “Innovative Traffic Control Devices to Improve Vulnerable Road User Safety.” The team from Arlington High School in Arlington, Mass., won the contest and was the first high school team in the history of the TCD Student Challenge to achieve that honor. The other winners are from Auburn and Michigan State. Read more
ATSSA’s president will be interviewed Friday on Road Dog News ATSSA’s president will be interviewed Friday on Road Dog News Stacy Tetschner to discuss roadway safety issues at 2 p.m. ET on SiriusXM Pam / Wednesday, June 29, 2022 0 12569 Article rating: No rating Tune in to Road Dog News at 2 p.m. ET on Friday to hear ATSSA President & CEO Stacy Tetschner. Tetschner will be discussing roadway safety issues on the Road Dog Trucking radio station. The program airs on SiriusXM Channel 146. Road Dog News is hosted by Dan Ronan. Ronan is an associate news editor for Transport Topics as well as a part-time news anchor for Road Dog News. Read more
TRIP report analyzes causes of traffic fatality spike and solutions TRIP report analyzes causes of traffic fatality spike and solutions ATSSA Board Chair Johnson emphasizes collaboration to address trend Pam / Wednesday, June 29, 2022 0 11066 Article rating: 1.0 Traffic fatalities in the U.S. rose 19% from 2019-2021, far surpassing U.S. vehicle travel for that period, according to a report released this morning by TRIP, a national transportation research nonprofit. The report, “Addressing America’s Traffic Safety Crisis: Examining the Causes of Increasing U.S. Traffic Fatalities and Identifying Solutions to Improve Road User Safety,” takes a closer look at data from the past two years. “America faces a roadway safety crisis, with motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists fatalities in 2021 reaching their highest level in nearly two decades. The tremendous toll of fatalities and serious injuries that occur on the nation’s roadways are a significant economic and, more critically, personal burden on Americans,” the report notes in its conclusion. “The causes of the recent surge in traffic fatalities in the U.S. appear largely to be the result of the public taking greater risks on the nation’s roadways, including speeding, impaired driving and reduced safety belt use.” Read more