Innovation

Roadway Safety Innovation

Innovation in the roadway safety industry

Outsiders of the transportation infrastructure industry may look to autonomous vehicles as an icon of innovation on the roadways, but for state Department of Transportation (DOT) officials, manufacturers, suppliers, and contractors in the roadway safety and infrastructure industry, innovation is not a stationary achievement. It is much more than a mile marker and not as easily defined.

With different perspectives and priorities, industry stakeholders are finding that in addition to new technologies, innovation is heavily reliant on communication between entities. Industry leaders are working together to move forward and ATSSA is no different. The association works year-round to progress and develop creative solutions for all of its initiatives including highlighting innovative products and technologies, training, and ATSSA membership.


One innovative effort ATSSA is involved in is a joint initiative with the Transportation Research Board (TRB) Standing Committee on Traffic Control Devices (AHB50). Both ATSSA and TRB sponsor and conduct an exciting design competition, the Traffic Control Device (TCD) Student Challenge, to promote innovation and stimulate ideas in the traffic control devices area with a goal to improve operations and safety.


Find recent updates on the latest innovations in the resource list below and be sure to check back for updates.



Exhibit at ATSSA's Annual Traffic Expo

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Do you have an innovative roadway safety product? Exhibitors can showcase their innovations in the New Products Rollout at the Annual Convention & Traffic Expo. Products released after Jan. 1 of this year qualify for entry. Twenty will be accepted for the New Product Listing and just 12 will be accepted for presentation to a panel of judges. The top three products will earn an Innovation Award that will be announced during the Convention.

 

Learn more about featuring your innovative product to key industry professionals. View videos of last year's entries and award winners.

 

 

 

Resources

Roadmap to Vehicle Connectivity

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Manufacturers, technology providers, and national and regional governments have invested billions of dollars in connected and autonomous vehicle research, pilots and demonstrations. Underlying the potential success for these important life-saving technologies is the need for communications infrastructure and interoperability. The questions invariably remain: what communications technology best serves the most? Who will build the infrastructure on which it will operate? Who will pay for it? Building that infrastructure will, in large measure, be the responsibility of the private sector pursuing communications business opportunities.

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ATSSA Response to Automated Driving Systems

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The document below is ATSSA’s response to FHWA’s request for information (RFI) concerning “Automated Driving Systems.” There were 10 questions posed by FHWA regarding infrastructure needs for advanced driving systems. ATSSA’s response focuses on pertinent safety issues, and the important issues surrounding machine vision and infrastructure.

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RFI - Automated Driving Systems

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The document below is ATSSA’s response to FHWA’s request for information (RFI) concerning “Automated Driving Systems.” There were 10 questions posed by FHWA regarding infrastructure needs for advanced driving systems. ATSSA’s response focuses on pertinent safety issues, and the important issues surrounding machine vision and infrastructure.

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RFC - Removing Regulatory Barriers for Vehicles With Automated Driving Systems

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) requested comments on “Removing regulatory barriers for vehicles with automated driving systems”. This request for comment (RFC) focused on the interior design of automated vehicles including the driver seating position. The document below outlines ATSSA’s response to the RFC, and highlights the lead time needed for a human to regain control of the vehicle, and stressed the importance this has on the safety of our roadway workers.

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ATSSA Response to Removing Regulatory Barriers for Vehicles With Automated Driving Systems

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) requested comments on “Removing regulatory barriers for vehicles with automated driving systems”. This request for comment (RFC) focused on the interior design of automated vehicles including the driver seating position. The document below outlines ATSSA’s response to the RFC, and highlights the lead time needed for a human to regain control of the vehicle, and stressed the importance this has on the safety of our roadway workers.

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