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Advancing the Future of Public Safety

June 25-29,2023

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Upcoming IMSA Webinars

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"Modernizing Traffic Cabinet Management to Enhance Cybersecurity, Operations, and Real-time Visibility"

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

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The survey takes about 15 to 30 minutes and should be completed by individuals who have technical and operational expertise in communications. They hope to get as many responses as possible to give a well-rounded look at the issues impacting public safety for future planning and budgeting. Please forward this survey to all that will provide insight to these issues being questioned.  

IMSA Launches New Fiber Optic Design Certification for Traffic & ITS Industries

The International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA), North America’s most respected trade and certification association representing thousands of transportation and public safety professionals, today announced the creation of a new and more advanced certification for the traffic and ITS industries: Certified Fiber Optic Specialist/Design. The new certification will ensure that recipients have improved skill sets and are qualified to design fiber optic communications systems. It fills a huge workforce need as data hungry ITS and traffic technologies require more fiber optic systems to handle the growing connected vehicle revolution. Read more

Call for Content - May/June Issue of the IMSA Journal



Have an idea for a Journal article? Make an impact in today's industry with your voice and submit an article. Each issue of the journal contains articles written by our knowledgeable members. Through these articles, members can gain industry knowledge and stay current on new products and techniques. We are seeking submissions for our May/June issue. Deadline is April 19. Now is the perfect time to submit.

If you are interested in submitting content for consideration, contact Maureen Taylor.

Traffic Signal Technical Sessions Available



The 2021 and 2022 IMSA Traffic Signal Technical Sessions are now available. The technical sessions offer Continuing Education Credit hours that can be used toward your Traffic Signal Certification Renewal.

To access the registration, click here. Questions? Contact Donna Montes.

Subject Matter Expert Looking for Exposure?

To establish your company as a subject matter expert or to promote specific products to the public safety industry, please contact Heather McMillen or call 352-900-3011.

Job Opportunities

IMSA's job board helps find your next position by displaying industry specific job openings. Or, if you are an employer with an open position, let our broad scope of industry professionals know you are hiring.

IMSA Webinar Sponsorship Opportunities

Become a sponsor of an IMSA Monthly webinar and have the opportunity to connect with our members, certificate holders and industry collaborators. We are looking for sessions that would meet our CEC requirements. Contact Heather McMillen to learn more.

IMSA Volunteer Opportunities

Help drive IMSA’s mission and vision. As an IMSA volunteer, you will help shape the organization’s future, create personal and professional connections, and become a leader in the public safety field.

Each IMSA Section has their own leadership team as well as the International Committees and Representatives. Please email Laura Jeffcoat Sosa and indicate if you are interested in serving on the Section or International level. Click here for more information about how to get involved

2023 Advertising Opportunities

IMSA has partnered with The Wyman Company as our new communications partner. They will be supporting our efforts with the IMSA Journal magazine, webinar sponsorships, Thought Leadership e-blasts, IMSA website advertising as well as the IMSA E-newsletter. Contact Heather McMillen for more info. Lean more from our media kit. 

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FLORIDA SECTION

Contact: About Phase Academy – Stacey Mueller

P: 813-310-3530

·       IMSA/FOA Certified Fiber Optic Technician, 6/5/2023, Port Orange

·       IMSA/FOA Certified Fiber Optic Technician, 8/21/2023, Port Orange

·       IMSA/FOA Certified Fiber Optic Technician, 10/2/2023, Port Orange

·       IMSA/FOA Certified Fiber Optic Technician, 12/18/2023, Port Orange

IMSA HOST

Contact: Donna Montes

P: 321-349-3568

·       IMSA 2021 Traffic Signal Technical Sessions Q7, Until 4/26/2023, Online

·       IMSA 2022 Traffic Signal Technical Sessions Q3, Until 4/26/2023, Online

NEW JERSEY SECTION

Contact: Guy Petinga

P: 609-705-5842

·       IMSA Traffic Signal Field Technician II, 5/15/2023, Online / In-Person (Bordentown, NJ)

·       IMSA Traffic Signal Field Technician II, 5/15/2023, Online Auditing for Certification Renewal

·       IMSA Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control Technician, 5/15/2023, Online w/ Exam

·       IMSA Roadway Lighting Technician I, 5/17/2023, Online / In-Person (Bordentown, NJ)

·       IMSA Roadway Lighting Technician I, 5/17/2023, Online Auditing for Certification Renewal

·       IMSA Signs & Pavement Markings Technician I, 5/17/2023, Online / In-Person (Bordentown, NJ)

·       IMSA Signs & Pavement Markings Technician I, 5/17/2023, Online Auditing for Certification Renewal

·       IMSA Traffic Signal Technician I, 5/17/2023, Online / In-Person (Bordentown, NJ)

·       IMSA Traffic Signal Technician I, 5/17/2023, Online Auditing for Certification Renewal

·       IMSA Traffic Signal Construction Technician II, 8/14/2023, Online / In-Person (Lancaster, PA)

·       IMSA Traffic Signal Field Technician II, 8/14/2023, Online / In-Person (Lancaster, PA)

·      IMSA Traffic Signal Inspector, 8/14/2023, Online / In-Person (Lancaster, PA)

·      IMSA Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control Tech, 8/14/2023, Online / In-Person (Lancaster, PA)

·    IMSA Traffic Signal Sr. Field Technician III, 8/15/2023, Online / In-Person (Lancaster, PA)

·    IMSA/FOA Certified Fiber Optic Technician, 8/16/2023, Online / In-Person (Lancaster, PA)

·    IMSA Roadway Lighting Technician I, 8/17/2023, Online / In-Person (Lancaster, PA)

·    IMSA Traffic Signal Technician I, 8/17/2023, Online / In-Person (Lancaster, PA)

·      IMSA Signs & Pavement Markings Technician I, 8/17/2023, Online / In-Person (Lancaster, PA)

SOUTHEASTERN SECTION

Contact: Jon Hoffman

P: 256-337-4613

·    IMSA Traffic Signal Field Technician II, 5/22/2023, Online / In-Person (Atlanta, GA)

·    IMSA Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control Tech, 5/22/2023, Online / In-Person (Atlanta, GA)

·    IMSA Traffic Signal Technician I, 5/24/2023, Online / In-Person (Atlanta, GA)

Be sure to visit IMSAsafety.org to view to see the latest news from IMSA’s Sustaining Member companies, located at the end of the home page.

Smart Cities

Pete Buttigieg still believes in smart cities (The Verge)

Use of IOT and BI in Smart City Planning (ReadITQuik)

Fiber Optics

Fiber Optics Market Has CAGR of 9.9% and is Expanding Quickly with Major Growth Trends and Opportunities (Digital Journal)

Large-scale fiber optic internet project slowed by winter, plans to 'make it up' (Bozeman Daily Chronicle)

Buy America poses threat to U.S. fiber deployments (Fierce Telecom)

Fire Alarm

Yes, DC high-rise buildings can legally limit what floors an alarm sounds on (WUSA9)

When fire departments call for an additional alarm, what does it mean? Who responds? (MetroWest Daily News)

Roadway and Area Lighting

Kandiyohi County Roadway Safety Plan identifies areas at high risk for fatal and severe crashes (West Central Tribune)

Signs & Signals

TxDOT To Spend $24 Million On Road Safety Improvement (Local Profile)

ICC Approves Annual Crossing Safety Improvements to Prevent Rail Crossing Accidents (Illinois.gov)

Traffic and Transportation

DOT awards $94 million for innovative transportation tech (GCN)

AAA AND THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PARTNER ON “MOVE OVER FOR ME” CAMPAIGN TO PROTECT ALL DRIVERS ON THE ROADSIDE (IowaDOT)