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The American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) is an international trade association located in Fredericksburg, VA. Since 1969, ATSSA has represented companies and individuals in the traffic control and roadway safety industry. Over 1,600 ATSSA members provide the majority of roadway safety features, services and materials used on our nation's roadways. These include guardrails, striping, signage, lighting, drums, cones and barricades. ATSSA members also have a heavy emphasis in roadway work zone safety and training.

Federal Highway Administration Work Zone Safety Program web site. Visitors to this site can download a Guide Book of Best Management Practices for work zone traffic management; Fact Sheets outlining exceptional work zone safety and information programs; and software to analyze the impact of alternative work zone management techniques.

The Clearinghouse provides information and referrals to government agencies, public and private organizations, and the general public concerning the safe and effective operation of traffic work zones. The site includes information on crash data; current practices and applications; laws related to work zones; outreach and public education materials; research and development; construction standards and specifications related to work zone safety; technology and equipment; training courses and certification programs.

Produced by NHTSA, Traffic Safety Digest is a quarterly publication of innovative state and community traffic safety projects. Issues are online from 1996 to present.

This site contains an Electronic Bulletin Board, pavement design and maintenance software, traffic and highway engineering software, research reports and publications.

An evaluation of 30 work zone safety and flagger handbooks in spreadsheet format (8.5" by 14" landscape format). Publications are rated on degree of compliance with the MUTCD and ease of use. The spreadsheet also notes coverage of various types of work zones and numbers of illustrations. PDF file. (How to view PDF files)