After a significant increase in fatal crashes in 2020 and 2021, the United States is starting to see fatalities resulting from crashes trending down. Crash fatalities have declined for the fourth straight year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There were an estimated 36,640 traffic fatalities in 2025, a 6.7% decrease over 2024,…
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With the official adoption of Athens, Alabama’s Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Safety Action Plan, the City has taken an important step toward a safer future. This milestone marks the culmination of months of collaboration, analysis, and conversation. More importantly, it reflects a shared commitment across Athens that every person, on every trip,…
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We’re excited to share that Sain Associates recently received an ACEC Tennessee Excellence in Engineering Award for our work on the 2025–2029 Tennessee Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP). This project plays an important role in improving roadway safety across Tennessee, and we’re grateful to play a part in that effort. In partnership with the Tennessee…
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On behalf of the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), Sain Associates recently completed the update to the Tennessee Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP). The SHSP is a five-year document required by the Federal Highways Administration (FHWA) through the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP), which is the primary federal funding source for transportation safety projects. The…
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The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has dedicated this week to raising awareness for rural road safety. The theme of the week is Life Between the Lines! The focus will be on safety solutions to address rural road departure problems. Sain Associates is currently working on a contract with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) to…
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Born and raised on a farm outside of Pulaski, Tennessee, I always thought my first order of business after high school would be to move to the city. And I did. I attended Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville, Tennessee and later moved to Nashville and worked there for a couple of years. However, the position was…
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One of my favorite things about working at Sain Associates is our commitment to community service. In the 20 years I’ve been with Sain, I’ve never been told “no” when I’ve asked to join a group, serve on a board, or even run for office. Not only have the leadership of Sain never discouraged me…
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The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has dedicated the week of July 18 – July 22 to raise awareness for Rural Road Safety. The theme of the week is Taking Action, Saving Lives. I recently attended the retirement party for Alan Wolfe, TDOT Region 2 (Chattanooga) Traffic Engineer, who became a good friend over the years….
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Many Southern Middle Tennessee drivers have already traveled through the work zone at Exit 46 on Interstate 65 (I-65) in Maury County. The construction will last approximately three years, but the process started nearly two decades ago. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) contracted with Sain Associates in 2002 to begin planning for modification of…
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Did you know the census is mandated by the US Constitution in Article 1, Section 2? The first decennial census was conducted in 1790 and has been conducted every 10 years since. The purpose of the census is to apportion Congressional Representatives and taxes, by population. The census counts the population in all 50 states,…
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