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By creating Clear Zones, roadway agencies can increase the likelihood that a roadway departure results in a safe recovery rather than a crash, and mitigate the severity of crashes that do occur.
A Clear Zone is an unobstructed, traversable roadside area that...
American Association of Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) is a nonprofit association that represents highway and transportation departments across the nation and serves as a liaison between State departments of transportation and the Federal government. AASHTO works to educate the...
ATSSA's Position on the Identification of Crashworthy
Work Zone Traffic Control Devices
The American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) has been promoting the advancement of work zone safety for over 32 years....
FHWA barrier guidance is contained in the AASHTO Roadside Design Guide. However, FHWA field offices often raise numerous issues that involve interpretations, extrapolations, device selection, hardware deployment, or simply trying to fit safety devices into real world...
FAQs on public comments, questions, and concerns about an existing Federal – Aid eligibility letter for a roadside hardware device
1. Question. How should comments or complaints regarding FHWA’s issuance of a Federal-Aid eligibility letter for a roadside hardware...
FAQs on communication between FHWA and entities seeking a Federal – Aid eligibility letter for a roadside hardware device or a modification to a roadside hardware device
1. Question: What is the procedure for communications between FHWA and any entity seeking a...