the american traffic safety services association atssa update subcommittee on traffic engineering...
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The American Traffic Safety Services Association
ATSSA UpdateSubcommittee on Traffic Engineering
Boise, IdahoJune 2011
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Core Purpose
What is the Core Purpose
of ATSSA?
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Core Purpose
“To Advance Roadway Safety”
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Work Zone Safety Training
In the last four years – • ATSSA has held 1,523 training courses
• ATSSA has trained 47,711 students• ATSSA has certified 7,589 workers
• ATSSA Flagger instructors have trained 74,720 Flaggers
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Work Zone Safety Grant Products
High Visibility Safety Apparel in Highway Work Zones Work Zone Positive Protection Toolbox
Guidance Sheet-Temporary Traffic Control Zone Pedestrian Access Considerations
Considering Work Zone Impacts
Field Guide for the Use and Placement of Shadow Vehicles in Work Zones
Field Guide on Installation and Removal of Temporary Traffic Control for Safe Maintenance and Work Zone Operations
Maintenance Work Zone Safety Pocket Guide
Work Zone Safety: Temporary Traffic Control for Maintenance Operations Brochure
Pedestrians Checklist and Considerations for Temporary Traffic Control Zones
Increasing the Work Zone Worker’s Visibility Through High-Visibility Safety Apparel Poster
High Visibility Apparel in Work Zones pocket guide
Treating Potential Back-of-Queue Safety Hazards Guide
Guidelines on the Use of Positive Protection In Temporary Traffic Control Zones
Work Zone Safety Performance Measures Guidance Booklet
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New From ATSSA…
Certified Pedestrian Safety Professional– Training Course– Certification
Understanding Transportation Management Plans (TMPs) in Highway Work Zones
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New From ATSSA…
Expanding Business Opportunities for ATSSA Members in
– Bicyclist Safety– Motorcycle Safety
Expanding Business Opportunities for ATSSA Members in
– Pedestrian Safety (Feb. 2012)– Cost Effective Roadway Safety
Solutions (Feb. 2012)
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New Safety Area: Skid Resistance
• Organizational Meeting – Feb. 2011• Skid Resistance vs. Anti-Skid• Lane / Road Departure in All State SHSPs• Focus Areas –
– Advocacy– Education– Standards
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• Toward Zero Deaths• 10% of Highway Funds for Safety• Flex Both Ways• No Transfer Unless Goals Met• Separate Obligation Limit
Government Relations Safety Goals
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Government Relations Coalitions
RISCRoadway Infrastructure Safety Coalition AAA American Highway Users Alliance American Public Works Association American Society of Civil Engineers American Society of Highway Engineers American Traffic Safety Services Association National Association of Counties National Association of County Engineers National Association of Development Organizations
CORUSThe Coalition for Older Roadway User Safety AARP American Highway Users Alliance American Traffic Safety Services Association Easter Seals National Association of Area Agencies on Aging Transportation for America
• HR 1776, Older Driver and Pedestrian Safety Bill (Rep. Altmire, (D-PA)
• HR 2107, High Risk Rural Roads Safety Act (Rep. Michaud, D-ME)
HR 1776 & HR 2107
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HR-1776The Older Driver and Pedestrian Safety and Roadway Enhancement Act of 2011
• Authorizes $500 million annually for 6 years for older driver and older pedestrian roadway safety infrastructure upgrades
• Points states back to the FHWA’s Highway Design Handbook for Older Drivers and Pedestrians for a reference of suggestions of safety infrastructure upgrades
• Funds are expended through a formula 1/3 based on total VMT in the state as it bears to total VMT in all states 1/3 based on total per capita population of 65+ in each state as it bears to total per capita
of 65+ in all states 1/3 based on total number of fatalities and serious injuries of drivers and pedestrians who
are 65+ as it bears to that number in all states
• Federal share of the funds will be 90%
• Directs FHWA to update Handbook
• Appointment of a Special Assistant to the DOT Secretary focused on Older Driver and Pedestrian Safety
• Directs the DOT Secretary to revise the MUTCD to include a minimum standard for retroreflectivity in pavement markings
Cosponsors to date:
• Rep. Jason Altmire (D-PA)• Rep. Mike Michaud (D-ME)• Rep. Jo Bonner (R-AL)• Rep. Pete Stark (D-CA)• Rep. John Larson (D-CT)• Rep. Tim Holden (D-PA)• Rep. Andre Carson (D-IN)• Rep. David Price (D-NC)
HR-1776
Endorsers:ATSSAAARPAmerican Highway Users AllianceEaster SealsNational Association of Area Agencies on AgingTransportation for AmericaCortina Safety ProductsRoadSafe Traffic Traffic Systems, IncL&D Safety Marking CorporationWorksafe Traffic Control IndustriesPlastic Safety Systems, IncRoad-Tech Safety Services, IncCustom Products CorporationDallas Lite & Barricade, IncFort Worth Lite & Barricade, IncProtection Services, IncBeth’s BarricadesTrinity Highway Products, IncPlasticadeDicke Safety ProductsLu, IncAmerican Society of Highway Engineers – National OfficeSplitSecondEnnis Traffic Safety SolutionsNational Complete Streets Coalition
HR-1776
• High Risk Rural Roads Safety Act
• $400 million annually for six years
• Investments for high risk rural roads
• Broadens definition of what qualifies as a high risk rural road
HR-2107
Cosponsors to date:
• Rep. Mike Michaud (D-ME)• Rep. Pete Stark (D-CA)• Rep. Bob Filner (D-CA)
HR-2107
Endorsers:ATSSAAAAAmerican Highway Users AllianceAmerican Society of Highway EngineersAmerican Society of Civil EngineersAmerican Public Works AssociationNational Association of CountiesNational Association of County EngineersNational Association of Development Organizations
HR-2107
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Roadway Safety Infrastructure Conference
• NACE• ASHE• ASCE• AASHTO ?
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ATSSA’s Annual Convention & Traffic Expo
February 12 – 16, 2012Tampa, Florida
50 Travel ScholarshipsCircle of Innovation 3 ?
Missing Road Paint Attorney
Shoulder Drop-offWater PoolingPotholesUneven PavementLack of SignsLack of GuardrailsObjects on RoadwayConstruction NegligenceMunicipal Negligence
Steinberg’s Other Areas…
Shoulder Drop-offWater PoolingPotholesUneven PavementLack of SignsLack of GuardrailsObjects on RoadwayConstruction NegligenceMunicipal Negligence
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The End
With gratitude for your attention !
– Questions…? – Suggestions…? – Criticisms…?