Cooperative Automated Transportation (CAT)

Cooperative Automated Transportation

Roadway safety in a cooperative automated world

Highway automation is not years away, or even days away. It’s here now, causing a number of state transportation agencies to react with initiatives related to preparing and supporting Connected Automated Vehicles (CAVs) on U.S. roadways.


Connected and Automated Vehicles (CAVs)

Cooperative Automated Transportation (CAT) deals with CAVs, which are vehicles capable of driving on their own with limited or no human involvement in navigation and control. Per the definition adopted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there are six levels of automation (Levels 0-2: driver assistance and Levels 3-5: HAV), each of which requires its own specification and marketplace considerations.


Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) and Connected and Automated Vehicles (CAVs)

For traffic safety, vehicle-to-everything communications is the wireless exchange of critical safety and operational data between vehicles and anything else. The "X" could be roadway infrastructure, other vehicles, roadway workers or other safety and communication devices. ATSSA members are at the forefront of these technologies, and are working with stakeholders across new industries to see these innovations come to life.


Sensor Technology

CAVs rely on three main groups of sensors: camera, radar, and Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR). The camera sensors capture moving objects and the outlines of roadway devices to get speed and distance data. Short- and long-range radar sensors work to detect traffic from the front and the back of CAVs. LIDAR systems produce three-dimensional images of both moving and stationary objects.


For more information about ATSSA’s efforts on CAT and CAV’s and their interaction with our member products check out the resources below.




Resources

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ATSSA announces Tetschner as new president and CEO

Tetschner will succeed longtime president Roger Wentz

Contact: Maria Robertson

ATSSA Director of Marketing & Communications

540-376-3891

communications@atssa.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ATSSA announces Tetschner as new president and CEO

Tetschner will succeed longtime president Roger Wentz

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (Feb. 6, 2020) – The American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) announces the appointment of Stacy Tetschner as president and CEO, effective March 16. Tetschner succeeds Roger Wentz who is retiring after more than 22 years as president and CEO. Tetschner most recently served as president and CEO of the United Motorcoach Association (UMA).

Tetschner is a seasoned and credentialed association professional with 20 years of experience as a CEO. He began his tenure at UMA in June of 2017 following a nationwide search. He is a Certified Association Executive (CAE), as well as a Fellow of the American Society of Association Executives (FASAE).

“We’re delighted to have a professional of Stacy’s level of experience join ATSSA as CEO at this critical time in the industry. We’re facing the renewal of the FAST-ACT, the introduction of connected and automated vehicles, and rapid technological change in our industry. Stacy’s seasoned leadership will be a key element to our success,” said Greg Driskell, chair of ATSSA’s Board of Directors and president and CEO of PPP Inc. in Jacksonville, Fla.

As UMA’s President and CEO, Tetschner brought a strategic vision and strong leadership to UMA, launching an educational foundation that will provide resources through a first-of-its-kind partnership with LinkedIn, re-invigorating the UMA Motorcoach Expo through a combination of high quality general session productions and show floor innovations like the first-ever Mini Coach Pavilion. Tetschner was instrumental in creating a unifying legislative fly-in that, for the first time, brought all industry associations together for an advocacy event in 2018.

He is a contributing author of two books, “Paid to Speak: Best Practices for Building a Successful Speaking Business” and “Windows into Heaven: Stories Celebrating Down Syndrome.”

Beyond his role leading UMA, Tetschner is an accomplished national leader in the association field, as an active member of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), where he has served on the board and as vice chairman of ASAE and the Center for Association Leadership. In addition, he has served as the Chairman of the Board and as a director for the Convention Industry Council.

He and his wife Michelle have three sons.

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ATSSA’s core purpose is to advance roadway safety. ATSSA represents the roadway safety industry with effective legislative advocacy and a far-reaching member partnership. The Association also leads the nation in work zone safety training and education for roadway workers across the country. ATSSA members accomplish the advancement of roadway safety through the design, manufacture, and installation of road safety and traffic control devices. Visit ATSSA.com to learn more.

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