FHWA seeks ideas for Every Day Counts-5 (EDC-5) FHWA seeks ideas for Every Day Counts-5 (EDC-5) Initiative fast tracks deployment of selected innovations to advance state highways SuperUser Account / Wednesday, December 20, 2017 0 9145 Article rating: No rating The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is currently seeking innovations and processes for the fifth round of Every Day Counts (EDC-5) from 2019 to 2020. Read more
Congress passes tax reform; infrastructure left in the slow lane Congress passes tax reform; infrastructure left in the slow lane SuperUser Account / Wednesday, December 20, 2017 0 6427 Article rating: No rating The House of Representatives yesterday passed an overhaul to the U.S. tax code in the form of HR 1 – the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Read more
Having troubles hiring and retaining qualified employees? ATSSA explores the issue Having troubles hiring and retaining qualified employees? ATSSA explores the issue SuperUser Account / Tuesday, December 19, 2017 0 7052 Article rating: No rating Within its outreach efforts, ATSSA strives to connect with its members and to support them, which is why in 2016, members were asked what the most challenging aspect of running a business was in a survey. Read more
ATSSA reports from ITS World Congress 2017 Montréal ATSSA reports from ITS World Congress 2017 Montréal New system attempts to monitor physical infrastructure, specifically work zones, into dynamic digital maps SuperUser Account / Wednesday, November 22, 2017 0 7113 Article rating: No rating How do we account for work zones that aren’t connected, are located in rural areas, or not reported to the traffic management center? Read more
Rep. Wittman tours ATSSA HQ Rep. Wittman tours ATSSA HQ Site visit shows importance of communicating with legislators SuperUser Account / Monday, November 20, 2017 0 7101 Article rating: 3.0 On Monday, Nov. 13, Rep. Rob Wittman (R-Va.) toured ATSSA’s headquarters office in Fredericksburg, Virginia, to learn more about the roadway safety industry and meet the staff members who make the ATSSA trains run on time. Read more
TRB – ATSSA Traffic Control Device Challenge wins award TRB – ATSSA Traffic Control Device Challenge wins award SuperUser Account / Tuesday, October 24, 2017 0 8783 Article rating: No rating The jointly sponsored Transportation Research Board (TRB) – ATSSA Traffic Control Device (TCD) Challenge has won recognition for its project partner, the Committee on Traffic Control Devices as a TRB “2018 Blue Ribbon Committee.” Read more
New Jersey transportation official tapped by Trump to head FMCSA New Jersey transportation official tapped by Trump to head FMCSA SuperUser Account / Monday, October 16, 2017 0 6461 Article rating: 4.0 President Trump announced plans to nominate Raymond Martinez to be the Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on Sept. 26. Read more
Roadway safety is critical focal point of future transportation legislation Roadway safety is critical focal point of future transportation legislation ATSSA Chair urges House subcommittee to include policies in infrastructure package, address long-term solvency of Highway Trust Fund SuperUser Account / Thursday, October 12, 2017 0 7613 Article rating: No rating On Wednesday, Oct. 11, ATSSA Chair Debra Ricker submitted written testimony to the House Subcommittee on Highways and Transit, highlighting ATSSA's strong belief that roadway safety must remain a critical focal point of any new transportation legislation. Read more
Taking a look at safety messages on America’s roadways Taking a look at safety messages on America’s roadways State transportation departments share what motorists can expect to see on interstate DMS SuperUser Account / Tuesday, September 19, 2017 0 9686 Article rating: 5.0 In 2013, Traffic and Safety Engineer for the Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT), Willy Sorenson, was asked by the then-Iowa DOT Director, Paul Trombino, to research which states were posting fatality counts on their Dynamic Message Signs (DMS). Read more
ATSSA stands by those affected by hurricanes Harvey and Irma ATSSA stands by those affected by hurricanes Harvey and Irma SuperUser Account / Monday, September 18, 2017 0 7366 Article rating: No rating Now the storms have passed, and it is time to support those affected by hurricanes Harvey and Irma, including our ATSSA members who are working to rebuild what was damaged or lost. Read more