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Welcome to the Q2 TIME Task Force newsletter! As you read this edition, we hope you will gain valuable insight into our ongoing efforts, including various training initiatives and regular events and outreach to the transportation and responder communities. There is incredible work being done by our dedicated members. Each article you read is a testament to our collective determination to make our roadways safer, more efficient, and more secure.
Thank you for being part of our TIME Task Force community. Together, we can continue making a positive impact on the world of traffic incident management—one article, one initiative, and one shared commitment at a time.
Wishing you an informative and inspiring read!
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TIME Task Force Conference
Registration and Sponsors
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Please consider supporting the conference by sponsoring the event or registering as an exhibitor to showcase your business or organization! Our sponsors and exhibitors are key to the success of the conference, and their contributions are valued by all members of the TIME Task Force community. Visit our website today to view the different sponsorship level benefits and our other opportunities to sponsor and get involved! | |
Second Quarter Virtual Meeting Looks to the Summer and the Future | |
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The second quarter TIME Task Force Board of Directors virtual meeting took place on May 22, 2024, and included a look at summer social media campaigns and the new technology coming to rail lines in the future.
May and June kicked off a range of social media campaigns for the TIME Task Force with summer construction leading the pack. The campaign is aimed at informing the public about the large amount of construction underway during the summer months and, specifically, to slow down and watch for workers. Other campaigns include the 511 Day event that celebrated the work of the Georgia 511 team as well as the Highway Emergency Response Operators (HERO) and Coordinated Highway Assistance and Maintenance Program (CHAMP) operators who respond to highway incidents. In addition, the Click It or Ticket and National Heatstroke Prevention Day were also the focus of social media posts throughout the second quarter.
Along with the social media update, the meeting also featured two speakers, Kevin Groeneweg of Mobile Barriers and Ethan Weil of Parallel Systems. Kevin presented on his company’s barriers, which can be hauled by a tractor-trailer to an incident site to protect first responders and wrecker services from traveling motorists. Ethan talked to the Board about Parallel Systems Inc. and its work in converting trucking freight to rail freight through automated rail vehicles powered by electricity.
The next quarterly meeting will be in-person at the Jackson County Agricultural Facility in Jefferson, Georgia, on August 22. Learn more and register here.
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On May 15, the TIME Task Force shared a post honoring National Peace Officers Memorial Day, which was part of National Police Week from May 13-17. This campaign provided an opportunity to honor those who have fallen in the line of duty and is a stark reminder of the dangers law enforcement officers face daily. It is also a reminder to families that their loved ones are not forgotten but will forever be remembered for their sacrifice. We thank and recognize all TIME Task Force members who have made that sacrifice and all those currently serving our local communities.
View the post from May 15 below:
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New TIME Task Force Committee Member | |
The TIME Task Force Programs Committee recently welcomed a new member: TJ Imberger, Director of Spalding County Public Works. Originally from Chicago, Illinois, TJ joined the Spalding County government in 1992 as the superintendent of parks. We are excited for the experience and knowledge TJ brings to the Programs Committee! Welcome, TJ!
Interested in joining a TIME Task Force committee? Please visit the TIME Task Force committees page to learn more.
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The TIME Task Force prides itself in training Georgia's traffic incident management (TIM) community. Training offered includes Livestock Emergency Response Plan and TIM-related trainings, among others, all offered free of charge on the Learning Management System (LMS) or in person, depending on the course type.
Our LMS is a free learning and training platform that is available to the TIME Task Force responder community. Benefits include:
- Enroll in free online courses to enhance TIM knowledge
- View training tools in one click
- Access classes through your mobile device 24/7
The LMS can be new to some participating in classes for the first time; to make it an easy transition, a couple of helpful resources are listed below:
TIM Training Site User Guide: Learn how to register an account then navigate the training website at your convenience.
LMS Frequently Asked Questions: Have questions about using the LMS? It may be answered under one of our FAQs.
Our LMS is accessible via the TIME Task Force website or the Docebo "Go.Learn" app. For inquiries, contact us at TIM_Training@dot.ga.gov.
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We regularly share content to help inform the public about traffic safety, various laws impacting motorists and first responders, and how to protect fellow motorists and citizens. Please follow us! Check out our social media platforms, Facebook, X, and YouTube, to see content related to campaigns and initiatives from this past quarter. | |
You can also visit our blog on the website to read and stay up to date on various campaigns and more at: timetaskforce.com/blog. | |
Check out our top Facebook, X, and YouTube posts of the quarter: | |
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One of our goals is to inform you and the public about TIM and driving safety—and that’s why marketing matters! We regularly share content to help inform the public about traffic safety, various laws impacting motorists and first responders, and how to protect fellow motorists and citizens. It’s been a busy quarter for traffic safety and transportation campaigns. In case you missed some of them on the website and social media, here is a recap of which campaigns we participated in during the second quarter of 2024.
Top highlights from Q2 include:
- National Distracted Driving Awareness Month
- Hot Weather Preparedness
- National Work Zone Awareness Week
- Heatstroke Prevention Day
- Slow Down, Move Over
- Summer Construction
- National Police Week
- Click It or Ticket
- Bicycle and Motorcycle Safety
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The third quarter of the year is packed with public and traffic safety campaigns. Some of the notable ones include: Fourth of July, Impaired Driving Awareness, and Speeding Enforcement Awareness in July; Labor Day and Impaired Driving Awareness in August/September; and Child Passenger Safety Week and National Seat Check Saturday in September. Stay tuned to our social media platforms for content related to these campaigns during this quarter, and please FOLLOW AND LIKE!
| If you are aware of any major local, state, or national campaigns coming up in Q3, let us know by emailing info@timetaskforce.com with your ideas. Stay tuned to our social media platforms for content related to these campaigns during this quarter. | Needed: Notable Achievements in TIM around Georgia. We Want to Hear from You! | |
Hey first responders and public officials! Did your city, county, or agency implement a unique innovation or technology in TIM or have any notable achievements in the past year that you would like to share? We want to hear from you! Please share a brief synopsis of your topic to info@timetaskforce.com, and we will get back with you to gather more details. Your achievements could help inspire other agencies!
| Consider Becoming a TIME Task Force Member! | Does your agency or one you know of have interest in joining the TIME Task Force? Being a member is easy and free! Agencies, departments, and businesses can join by signing the Georgia Open Roads Policy, thereby making the commitment to support quick clearance and scene safety/management that helps keep travelers moving and responders safe. Once a member, you can attend our quarterly meetings and other TIME Task Force events, where you will have the opportunity to network with other agency members. Please visit this link to download the Open Roads Policy, read more information, and join us today. We would love to have you! | Join a TIME Task Force Committee! | |
Are you passionate about TIM and public safety and want to contribute your skills and experience to further the mission of the TIME Task Force? Then please consider joining one of our committees! We are looking for individuals from law enforcement, fire, EMS, towing, transportation, public safety, and traffic safety disciplines to be a part of the operations, training, and communications committees. Your level of involvement is dependent on how much time and effort you would like to contribute. You or your agency must be a member of the TIME Task Force in order for you to get involved.
Questions? Visit our Committee Chairs page to learn more about each committee and their responsibilities, and email info@timetaskforce.com to get involved. We look forward to working with you!
| Upcoming Events & TIM Team Meetings | |
Get involved in our TIM community by exploring upcoming events on our calendar.
Here's a look into what's coming up:
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Q3 Meeting: Mark your calendars and please join us for the TIME Task Force IN-PERSON 3rd Quarterly Meeting, on August 22! The meeting will take place at the Jackson County Agricultural Facility located at 1869 County Farm Rd., Jefferson, Georgia 30549
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2024 TIME Task Force Conference: Register today! The 2024 TIME Task Force Conference will take place October 13-16 in Athens, Georgia. You won’t want to miss this!
As always, we have ongoing TIM Team Meetings throughout the state, which bring together responders and TIM-related stakeholders to analyze local TIM trends, tackle challenges, and explore solutions. Want to join a TIM Team? Learn more on our website or message us at TIMteams@dot.ga.gov.
Stay updated and engaged with the TIME Task Force community to take advantage of these valuable opportunities to advance your skills and contribute to safer roads.
|  | Find a TIM Team Near You! | |
Did you know there are about 51 active TIM Teams across Georgia? This impressive number makes Georgia the state with the most teams nationwide recognized by the Federal Highway Administration!
There are currently four TIM areas and 15 regional TIM Teams throughout those areas. Please email TIMteams@dot.ga.gov if you are interested in joining one of our TIM teams, hosting a meeting, or being a TIM champion in your area.
| Thank you for reading! Stay tuned for our next quarterly newsletter by visiting our website and following us on social media. | |
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