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ATSSA Update Subcommittee on Traffic Engineering Boise, Idaho June 2011

ATSSA Update Subcommittee on Traffic Engineering Boise, Idaho June 2011. Core Purpose. What is the Core Purpose of ATSSA?. Core Purpose. “To Advance Roadway Safety”. Work Zone Safety Training. In the last four years – ATSSA has held 1,523 training courses

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ATSSA Update Subcommittee on Traffic Engineering Boise, Idaho June 2011

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  1. ATSSA Update Subcommittee on Traffic Engineering Boise, Idaho June 2011

  2. Core Purpose What is the Core Purpose of ATSSA?

  3. Core Purpose “To Advance Roadway Safety”

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. New From ATSSA… Certified Pedestrian Safety Professional – Training Course – Certification Understanding Transportation Management Plans (TMPs) in Highway Work Zones

  7. 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)

  8. 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

  9. Government Relations Safety Goals • Toward Zero Deaths • 10% of Highway Funds for Safety • Flex Both Ways • No Transfer Unless Goals Met • Separate Obligation Limit

  10. Government Relations Coalitions RISC Roadway 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 CORUS The 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

  11. HR 1776 & HR 2107 • HR 1776, Older Driver and Pedestrian Safety Bill (Rep. Altmire, (D-PA) • HR 2107, High Risk Rural Roads Safety Act (Rep. Michaud, D-ME)

  12. HR-1776 • The 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

  13. HR-1776 • 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)

  14. 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

  15. HR-2107 • 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

  16. HR-2107 • Cosponsors to date: • Rep. Mike Michaud (D-ME) • Rep. Pete Stark (D-CA) • Rep. Bob Filner (D-CA)

  17. 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

  18. Roadway Safety Infrastructure Conference • NACE • ASHE • ASCE • AASHTO ?

  19. ATSSA’s Annual Convention & Traffic Expo February 12 – 16, 2012 Tampa, Florida 50 Travel Scholarships Circle of Innovation 3 ?

  20. Missing Road Paint Attorney Shoulder Drop-off Water Pooling Potholes Uneven Pavement Lack of Signs Lack of Guardrails Objects on Roadway Construction Negligence Municipal Negligence

  21. Steinberg’s Other Areas… Shoulder Drop-off Water Pooling Potholes Uneven Pavement Lack of Signs Lack of Guardrails Objects on Roadway Construction Negligence Municipal Negligence

  22. The End With gratitude for your attention ! – Questions…? – Suggestions…? – Criticisms…?

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