IMSA September 2021 E-Newsletter

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IMSA 2021 Forum & Expo: Post Conference Wrap Up

Online Certification Demos

During conference, Online/Aggregate Certification Coordinator, Donna Montes, could often be found at the IMSA booth. Donna made sure to answer online certification questions with live demos to ensure the utmost understanding.

Celebrating 125 years of Excellence at the Anniversary Reception

The 125th-anniversary reception was one to remember with Bobby Carpenter, a TV giveaway, and a working traffic signal cake (yes, working). The reception allowed us to celebrate our anniversary as well as give back to those who make IMSA possible.

Closing the conference out with the 2021-2022 Board of Directors

The 2021-2022 Board of Directors swore in and began their term during the closing breakfast at the Forum and Expo. Many are familiar faces whose dedication to IMSA is anything but new! IMSA is looking forward to the next year with this group and all that we continue to accomplish.

To view the full board and there respective pictures, click here.

Have you seen IMSA's PSAC blog series feature?

PSAC Profile: International Municipal Signal Association

The International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) is dedicated to the safe installation, operation, and maintenance of public safety systems, representing over 8,800 members employed by government organizations and industry.

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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.

IMSA Journal

IMSA September/October Journal Issue: Non-Advertising Feature Opportunity

Looking for other ways to be featured? The IMSA September/October Journal will be our Roadway & Area Lighting 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 for us to share with your peers. The content is recommended to be related to the editorial issue theme, but not required. The deadline to submit is September 24th. If you have any questions about submission, please contact Hayley Marlow

IMSA Member Spotlight Features - September/October 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 to submit.

Industry Members, 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.

Partner Content

What’s in Your ToolBox? Preparing for Traffic Signal Knockdowns

Traffic signal knockdowns are unpredictable and can quickly wreak havoc, resulting in dangerous traffic conditions. In an instant, traffic at a busy intersection can be turned to chaos, requiring immediate action to restore traffic control. Adding portable knockdown signal trailers to your toolbox can help you be ready when signal knockdowns occur. Learn more.

Written by Charlie Percival, Director of Research and Development at John Thomas Inc. JTI manufactures the PortaPole portable knockdown signal trailer, the ADDCO PTS-2000 portable traffic signal, and the Sentinel line of portable signals, AFADs, and driveway assistance devices (DADs).

Product Spotlight

Take your APS to the Next Level! Use Polara iNS APS with iDetect® Touchless Button Actuation Feature & PedApp®

•iDetect® - detects movement typically within 1-4 inches

•Inconspicuous Radar Detection – Vandal Resistant

•Adjustable detection range (1-20”) & minimum wave time

•PedApp® allows Visually Impaired and all Pedestrians to actuate button from phone via Bluetooth® wireless technology

•Available for iOS® (Apple) and Android™

•Supplements existing iNS APS by providing programmable audible intersection crossing information – location, crossing, directionality, & intervals

•Adjustable levels of use for all Pedestrians

•Basic “sighted” setting available for quick touchless actuation

Click on Images for Videos or www.polara.com

Certification Program Schedule

FLORIDA SECTION

Contact: SUNSHINE SAFETY COUNCIL - Stacey Mueller

p:(386)253-6400 ext. 114

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

· 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

· Roadway Lighting Technician Level I, 11/11/2021, St. Petersburgh - PTEC

· Signs Tech II, 9/27/2021, St. Petersburgh - PTEC

· Traffic Signal Field II, 10/25/2021, St. Petersburgh - PTEC

FLORIDA SECTION

Contact: United Safety Council, Carol Freeman

p:(407)897-4443

· Roadway Lighting Technician I, 12/7/2021, Florida Safety Council

· Traffic Signal Field Technician II, 10/12/2021, Florida Safety Council

MIDDLE ATLANTIC SECTION

Contact: Chris Elliott

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

· Signs & Pavement Markings Technician Level I,9/20/2021, Suffolk, VA

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

· Traffic Signal Inspector for Advanced Technologies, 9/23/2021, Suffolk, VA

· Traffic Signal Field Technician Level II, 9/23/2021, Suffolk, VA

· Traffic Signal Technician Level I, 9/20/2021, Suffolk, VA

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

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

NEW ENGLAND SECTION

Contact: Jeffrey Knight

p:(617)431-4824

· Traffic Signal Field Technician Level II, 10/21/2021, Online

· Traffic Signal Technician Level I, 10/07/2021, Online

· Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control Technician,10/15/2021, Online

SOUTHEASTERN SECTION

Contact: Glen Bollinger

P: (706)834-6107

· Traffic Signal Inspector, 9/21/2021, Online

· Traffic Signal Inspector, 9/21/2021, Auditing for Certification Renewal

· Traffic Signal Inspector, 10/26/2021, Online

· Traffic Signal Inspector, 10/26/2021, Auditing for Certification Renewal

· Traffic Signal Field Technician Level II, 9/21/2021, Online

· Traffic Signal Field Technician Level II. 9/21/2021, Auditing for Certification Renewal

· Traffic Signal Field Technician Level II, 10/26/2021, Online

· Traffic Signal Field Technician Level II. 10/26/2021, Auditing for Certification Renewal

· Traffic Signal Technician Level I, 9/21/2021, Online

· Traffic Signal Technician Level I, 10/26/2021, Auditing for Certification Renewal

· Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control Technician,9/20/2021, Online

· Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control Technician,9/20/2021, Auditing for Cert Renewal

· Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control Technician,10/25/2021, Online

· Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control Technician,10/25/2021, Auditing for Cert Renewal

SOUTHWESTERN SECTION

Contact: imsasw@tx.rr.com

P :(972)291-5549

· Miscellaneous Challenge Exams, 11/16/2021, Irving. TX

ROCKY MOUNTAIN SECTION

Contact: Jay Heffelfinger

p:(720)319-2675 All classes are hybrid (online or in person) and can be challenged

· Miscellaneous Challenge Exams, 10/27/2021, Arvada, CO

· Miscellaneous Challenge Exams, 10/07/2021, Arvada, CO

· Signs & Pavement Markings Technician III, 10/25/2021, Arvada, CO

· Traffic Signal Design/Engineering II, 10/25/2021, Arvada, CO

· Traffic Signal Field Technician II, 10/28/2021, Arvada, CO

· Traffic Signal Inspector, 10/25/2021, Arvada, CO

· Traffic Signal Inspector for Advanced Technologies, 10/28/2021, Arvada, CO

· Traffic Signal Technician Level I, 10/28/2021, Arvada, CO

· Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control Technician,10/25/2021, Arvada, CO

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

How To Build a Water-Smart City

Fiber Optics

South Texas City Investing in Fiber Optics To Connect All

Fire Alarm

Portland and Oregon State Assist Residents With Special Fire Alarms

Public Safety Telecommunications

Best Emergency Response Practices Ahead of Severe Weather Season

Roadway and Area Lighting

Chicago Department of Transportation Replacing Hundreds More Street Light Poles

Mayor Bill Peduto Introduces New ‘Dark Sky’ Lighting Ordinance in Pittsburgh

Fees to Fund Missoula’s Lighting Districts Held Flat This Year as LED Savings Grow

Signs & Signals

Schenectady, NY Approves Purchase of LED Stop Signs at 2 Intersections

FDOT Road Safety Campaign Begins at University of Florida as Fall Semester Beings

City of Des Moines Retiming Hundreds of Traffic Signals

Traffic and Transportation

Mobility vs. Transportation: The Difference Is Equity and Access

Cities That Favored Pedestrians Over Cars Are Reversing Course

MassDOT Says Massachusetts Traffic Nearly Back to Pre-Pandemic Levels, Except for One Road

Infrastructure Bill Winners: Highways Conceived Decades Ago

Work Zone

New York State Police Blend in With Construction Crews, Hand Out 2 Dozen Tickets in I-81 Work Zone

Idaho To Deploy Variable Speed Limit Signs in I-84 Work Zone

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