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IMSA Forum & Expo August 2-4, 2021 - Attendee Registration

Attendee Registration for the 2021 IMSA Forum & Expo is still live! Spots are still available, but that may not last long! Register now to guarantee your spot to get your next certification. We can't wait to see you and celebrate 125 years of providing public safety certification, education, training, and leadership!

As a reminder, our team is working closely with our host hotel, Hyatt Regency Columbus and the convention center to ensure we are following CDC recommended social distancing guidelines.

What certifications will be offered?

IMSA/FOA Certified Fiber Optic Technician
Traffic Signal Technician Level I
Traffic Signal Field Technician Level II
Roadway Lighting Technician Level I
Work Zone Temporary Control Technician

Book your hotel today.

Book your overnight stay today at our host hotel, Hyatt Regency Columbus, to receive special event discounted pricing of $175+tax/fees per night.

Technical Sessions and Leadership Sessions- Sneak Peek

Finalized Technical Sessions and Leadership Sessions are coming! As we approach the 2021 IMSA Forum & Expo, we are finalizing the 23+ sessions that will take place over three days.

Click Here for updates and finalization in the coming days.

Some of the Sessions to look forward to:

Technical Sessions:

“Improving School Bus and School Zone Safety with Connected Vehicle Technology”
“Radar Camera AI Sensor for Monitoring & Safety “

Leadership Sessions:

“Online Courses and Exams: Hands on best practices for successful implementation”
“IMSA Certification Chairs and Moderators Forum”

Exhibitor & Sponsor Information

Check out who will be exhibiting - they are excited to see their current and prospective customers! You still have time to claim your space on our show floor. Click here to get your company booth space.

Altec Industries, Inc.
Applied Information, Inc.
Athens Technical Specialists, Inc. (ATSI)
BURNDY
Centerline
Collins Engineers, Inc.
ComNet
Component Products, Inc.
Cubic Transportation Systems
CyberLock, Inc.
Dialight Corp
Eberle Design INC
Econolite
ELTEC
Encom Wireless Data Solutions
Enersys
Frey Manufacturing Corp.
GE Current, a Daintree company
Horizon Signal
Integrity Communications Solutions
Intuicom
Iteris
John Thomas, Inc.
K-K Systems, Inc.
Leotek Electronics
McCain, Inc.
Miovision
MoboTrex
MS Sedco - Indianapolis, IN
Multilink, Inc
Oriux
Path Master
PedSafety, a Campbell Company
Pelco Products, Inc.
Polara
Precision Contracting Services, INC.
Q-Free
RTC Manufacturing, Inc.
Ruggedcom
Sensys Networks Inc.
Sentinel Transportation Systems LLC
Siemens Mobility
Sky Bracket
Southern Manufacturing
Stalker Radar
Stamm Manufacturing
TAPCO
Teledyne FLIR
Tomar Electronics
Trastar Inc.
ZincFive

Thanks to our current sponsors!

125th Anniversary Reception Sponsor – Siemens Mobility, Inc.

Lanyards – McCain, Inc.

Hand Sanitizer – Econolite

Conference Tote Bags – Path Master

There are still a few opportunities left!

125th Anniversary Reception Guest Speaker- Bobby Carpenter

Join us at our 125th Anniversary Reception for guest speaker Bobby Carpenter, former NFL linebacker. Bobby will help celebrate our 125th anniversary with inspirational words on longevity as well as commitment around career and personal goals. Be prepared to bring any football related or post retirement career questions you may have for Bobby!

To access Bobby's bio and information on Bobby's full career, Click Here

Subject Matter Expert?

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

Be sure to visit IMSA's job board if you are looking for your next move. Or, ready to post an open position, let our broad scope of industry professionals know you are hiring.

2021 IMSA Webinar Sponsorship Opportunities

Be 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. Learn more.

Traffic Big Data

Traffic Big Data: Where It Works and Where It Doesn't

Just like any other data source, Traffic Big Data is no silver bullet. This kind of data is new to the industry, and it's important for practitioners to completely understand the strength and weakness of this new source of data. Learn more.

By Sajad Shiravi, Product Manager, Miovision

IMSA Journal

Once in a lifetime advertising opportunity- 125th Journal Edition

Those who purchase exhibitor booths will receive additional advertising in the 125th Anniversary issue of the Journal. The IMSA Journal is proudly distributed to our 8,900+ members and any additional subscribers. The 125th Anniversary IMSA Journal will focus on the history of IMSA and those who supported us through the years, which could be you! To View all booth options, click here.

Looking for other ways to be featured? The IMSA Journal for July/August will be our Anniversary issue. Use our content submission form to send us your IMSA specific content, articles, case studies, research papers or how your product solved an issue a municipality encountered. Or, if you are a municipality, send us your projects and photos around our theme for us to share with your peers.

IMSA Member Spotlight Features - July/August Issue

Additionally, we want to hear from our Sustaining members who provide products around our journal theme. Let us run a spotlight feature on you! Reach out to Hayley Marlow.

We Are Looking For...

As we celebrate our 125th anniversary, IMSA is looking to broaden and enhance our legacy Journal. We want our industry members to have a place to share and highlight their work and tell their stories. We also want to showcase member photos, on the job or personal, with their peers. Let us do an IMSA Member Spotlight on your business or municipality. Send your stories, photos and more to Hayley Marlow to be included!

Read Online

A reminder that IMSA members can enjoy the electronic edition of the Journal with clickable links. Want access? Sign in and become a member right from your profile.

2021 IMSA Advertising Opportunities

Our 2021 advertising opportunities are still available. The public safety industry is an essential workforce still purchasing products and services for their day to day operations. We have a variety of advertising and exposure opportunities to get you noticed by our 8,900+ members. See what is still available by emailing us. Learn more from our media kit.

Certification Program Schedule

ARIZONA SECTION

Contact: Raymond Parmigiani

p:(602)620-9108

· Traffic Signal Field II, 6/15/2021, Online

· Traffic Signal Field II, 6/16/2021, Online

· Signs & Pavement Markings Technician I, 7/14/2021, Online

· Signs & Pavement Markings Technician I, 7/15/2021, Online

FLORIDA SECTION

Contact: SUNSHINE SAFETY COUNCIL - Stacey Mueller

p:(386)253-6400 ext. 114

· IMSA/FOA Certified Fiber Optic Technician, 6/29/2021, S. Daytona Beach, FL

· IMSA/FOA Certified Fiber Optic Technician, 10/19/2021, S. Daytona Beach, FL

· Roadway Lighting Technician Level I, 7/19/2021, Online

· Roadway Lighting Technician Level II, 7/21/2021, Online

· Signs & Pavement Markings Technician I, 8/23/2021, S. Daytona Beach, FL

· Signs & Pavement Markings Technician I, 10/25/2021, Online

· Signs Tech II, 8/25/2021, S. Daytona Beach, FL

· Traffic Signal Field II, 6/23/2021, S. Daytona Beach, FL

· Traffic Signal Field II, 8/11/2021, Key West, FL

· Traffic Signal Field II, 9/22/2021, Online

· Traffic Signal Field II, 12/13/2021, Online

· Traffic Signal Inspector – Florida Supplement, 6/23/2021, Online

· Traffic Signal Inspector – Florida Supplement, 9/22/2021, Online

· Traffic Signal Inspector – Florida Supplement 11/17/2021, Online

· Traffic Signal Inspector for Advance Technologies, 7/192021, Online

· Traffic Signal Field III, 6/25/2021, Online

· Traffic Signal Field III, 9/24/2021, Online

· Traffic Signal Technician I, 6/21/2021, S. Daytona Beach, FL

· Traffic Signal Technician I, 6/29/2021, Online

· Traffic Signal Technician I, 8/9/2021, S. Daytona Beach, FL

· Traffic Signal Technician I, 9/20/2021, Online

· Traffic Signal Technician I, 11/15/2021, Online

· Transportation Ctr., System Specialist I, 10/25/2021, Online

FLORIDA SECTION

Contact: Pinellas Technical College - Raymond Gorman

p:(727)893-2500 ext. 2587

· Traffic Signal Field II, 6/21/2021, St. Petersburg, FL

FLORIDA SECTION

Contact: Race to Safety- Sherrie Garcia

p:(386)846-0545

· Sign Technician Level II, 6/21/2021, Sanford, FL

· Sign Technician Level II, 6/16/2021, Sanford, FL

FLORIDA SECTION

Contact: United Safety Council, Carol Freeman

p:(407)897-4443

· Traffic Signal Inspector – Florida Supplement, 6/22/2021, Florida Safety Council

· Traffic Signal I, 6/15/2021, Florida Safety Council

· Traffic Signal I, 6/16/2021, Florida Safety Council

MIDDLE ATLANTIC SECTION

Contact: Chris Elliott

p:(434)222-3481, (571) 220- 0162 (Manassas only)

· Traffic Signal Inspector. 9/20/2021, Manassas, VA

· Transportation Ctr., System Specialist Level I, 9/20/2021, Suffolk, VA

· Transportation Ctr., System Specialist Level II, 9/23/2021, Suffolk, VA

· Signs & Pavement Markings Technician Level I, 6/14,2021, Manassas, VA

NEW JERSEY SECTION

Contact: Guy Petinga

p:(609)705-5842 All classes are hybrid (online or in person) and can be challenged

· Miscellaneous Challenge Exams, 8/24/2021, Harrisburg, PA

· Miscellaneous Challenge Exams, 8/27/2021, Harrisburg, PA

· Miscellaneous Challenge Exams, 8/24/2021, Harrisburg, PA

· NEMA TS I Troubleshooting, 8/26/2021, Harrisburg, PA

· NEMA TS I Troubleshooting, 8/27/2021, Harrisburg, PA

· NEMA TS II Troubleshooting, 8/24/2021, Harrisburg, PA

· Roadway Lighting Technician Level II, 8/23/2021, Harrisburg, PA

· Signs & Pavement Markings Technician I, 8/26/2021, Harrisburg, PA

· Traffic Signal Construction Technician Level II, 8/23/2021, Harrisburg, PA

· Traffic Signal Design/Engineering II, 8/23/2021, Harrisburg, PA

· Traffic Signal Field Technician II, 8/23/2021, Harrisburg, PA

· Traffic Signal Field Technician II, 6/02/2021, Online

· Traffic Signal Field Technician II, 7/07/2021, Online

· Traffic Signal Inspector, 8/26/2021, Harrisburg, PA

· Traffic Signal Inspector, 6/30/2021, Online

· Traffic Signal I, 8/26/2021, Harrisburg, PA

· Traffic Signal I, 6/16/2021, Online

· Work Zone, 8/23/2021, Harrisburg, PA

· Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control Technician, 6/09/2021, Online

SOUTHEASTERN SECTION

Contact: Glen Bollinger

P: (706)834-6107

· Traffic Signal Field Technician II, 6/15/2021, Online

· Traffic Signal Inspector. 6/15/2021, Online

· Traffic Signal Technician I, 6/15/2021, Online

· Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control Technician, 6/14/2021, Online

SOUTHWESTERN SECTION

Contact: imsasw@tx.rr.com

P :(972)291-5549

· Miscellaneous Challenge Exams, 6/17/2021, Irving. TX

· Roadway Lighting Technician Level I, 6/14/2021, Irving. TX

· Signs & Pavement Markings Technician Level I, 6/14/2021, Irving. TX

· Signs Technician Level II, 6/16/2021, Irving. TX

· Traffic Signal Inspector, 6/14/2021, Irving. TX

· Traffic Signal Inspector for Advanced Technologies, 6/16/2021, Irving. TX

· Traffic Signal Field Technician Level II, 6/16/2021, Irving. TX

· Traffic Signal Senior Field Technician Level III, 6/15/2021, Irving. TX

· Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control Technician, 6/16/2021, Irving. TX

· Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control Technician, 6/17/2021, Irving. TX

Industry Headlines

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

Why Cities Must Approach Micromobility More Systematically and Sustainably

Fiber Optics

Southport, ME Says Yes to Fiber Optic Funding

Fire Alarm

Fire Department Installs Free Smoke Detectors for Philadelphia Residents

Public Safety Telecommunications

Seattle Council Approves Moving 911 Dispatch From Police Department To Civilian-LED Center

Roadway and Area Lighting

Street Light Study Reveals Intersections With Less Lights Tend To Be More Dangerous

Streetlight Sensors Coming to Clarendo, VA Next Month for Safety Project

Petersburg, VA Street Lights Are Being Converted to LEDs. Here's How That Benefits the City.

Signs & Signals

New Street Signs Unveiled on Main Street Honoring Bellevue’s Sister City in Japan

Traffic Signal at Holmes Avenue, Lincoln Street in Hunstville, AL to Be Activated Thursday

Mankato, MN Transitioning to Smarter Traffic Lights

Traffic and Transportation

Senate Republicans To Propose Counteroffer on Infrastructure Closer to $1 Trillion

Colorado Transportation Bill Puts Focus On Righting Past Wrongs — but Does It Do Enough?

Traffic Congestion Quickly Returning To Normal, Teleworking Still Affecting Morning Commute in MN

Muskogee, OK Moves Forward on Viaduct Traffic Solution

Work Zone

North Branford, CT Police Conducting 'Intensive Motor Vehicle Enforcement' for Traffic Safety

Work Zone Fatalities at Highest Level Since 2006, New Data Shows

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