Council of Delegates Approves Strategic Plan

The 2024-27 IMSA Strategic Plan was approved by the Council of Delegates at the 2024 IMSA Forum & Expo. The plan was reviewed during the COD annual meeting and includes the following objectives: 

• Bolster certification development program 
• Expand IMSA educational offerings beyond exams 
• Create a comprehensive plan for volunteer leadership 
• Define and promote IMSA organizational excellence 
• Grow IMSA’s presence on national committees 
• Position IMSA for organizational growth 

Overall, the plan seeks to solidify IMSA’s position as an industry leader by growing and strengthening certification, education and membership offerings as well as volunteer and member resources. It also strives to increase the association’s market share in the U.S. and Canada as well as overseas.  

Staff and the board will now begin the process of operationalizing the plan by assigning tasks and timelines. A copy of the strategic plan is available on the IMSA website under Member Resources.  

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We have many areas where your expertise can be used to educate others on current topics, trends and technology. Volunteering to support the education and certification program helps to solidify your role as an expert, while earning continuing education credits toward maintaining your IMSA credentials. You will also have the opportunity to collaborate with other leading experts in the public safety industry.  

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New IMSA Leadership

Congratulations to our newest IMSA leaders: 

• Matt Zinn, Chair, Sustaining Exhibitors Advisory Group
• Janis Chow, Council of Delegates Chair, Canadian Prairie Section 
• Joe Molinaro, Council of Delegates Vice Chair, Florida Section 
• Michael Fong, Board of Directors Director-at-large, Far Western Section 
• Scott Delaroy, Board of Directors Director-at-large, Rocky Mountain Section 

Congratulations to IMSA Award Winners! 

Several of our fantastic volunteers were recognized at the 2024 Forum & Expo in Irving, Texas! 

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ARIZONA SECTION

Contact: Raymond Parmigiani

Phone: 602-620-9108

IMSA Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control Tech, In-Person, 9/16/2024, Gilbert, AZ

IMSA Traffic Signal Technician I, In-Person, 9/18/2024, Peoria, AZ

IMSA Traffic Signal Field Technician II, In-Person, 9/23/2024, Tempe, AZ

IMSA Roadway Lighting Technician I, In-Person, 9/25/2024, Tempe, AZ

IMSA Signs & Pavement Markings Technician I, In-Person, 9/30/2024, Tempe, AZ

IMSA/FOA Certified Fiber Optic Technician, In-Person, 10/14/2024, Mesa, AZ

BRITISH COLUMBIA SECTION

Contact: Graeme Kraft

Phone: 778-868-5384

IMSA Signs & Pavement Markings Technician I, In-Person, 11/4/2024, Coquitlam, BC

IMSA Traffic Signal Technician I, In-Person, 11/4/2024, Coquitlam, BC

IMSA Traffic Signal Field Technician II, In-Person, 11/7/2024, Coquitlam, BC

FLORIDA SECTION

Contact: Stacey Mueller

Phone: 305-304-5331

IMSA Traffic Signal Technician I, Hybrid (In-Person/Online), 9/9/2024, Port Orange, FL

IMSA Traffic Signal Inspector, Hybrid (In-Person/Online), 9/11/2024, Port Orange, FL

IMSA Traffic Signal Sr. Field Technician III, Hybrid (In-Person/Online), 9/13/2024, Port Orange, FL

IMSA Traffic Signal Field Technician II, Hybrid (In-Person/Online), 9/16/2024, Port Orange, FL

IMSA Traffic Signal Field Technician II, Hybrid (In-Person/Online), 9/16/2024, Port Orange, FL

IMSA Traffic Signal Technician I, Online, 10/15/2024

IMSA Traffic Signal Inspector, Hybrid (In-Person/Online), 10/17/2024, Port Orange, FL

IMSA Signs & Pavement Markings Technician I, Hybrid (In-Person/Online), 10/22/2024, Port Orange, FL

IMSA Signs & Pavement Markings Technician II, Hybrid (In-Person/Online), 10/24/2024. Port Orange. FL

IMSA Traffic Signal Inspector, Hybrid (In-Person/Online), 11/12/2024, Port Orange, FL

IMSA Traffic Signal Technician I, Hybrid (In-Person/Online), 11/12/2024. Port Orange, FL

IMSA Traffic Signal Field Technician II, Hybrid (In-Person/Online), 11/14/2024, Port Orange, FL

IMSA Traffic Signal Inspector, Hybrid (In-Person/Online), 12/11/2024, Port Orange, FL

NEW JERSEY SECTION

Contact: Guy Petinga

Phone: 609-705-5842

IMSA Roadway Lighting Technician I, Hybrid (In-Person/Online), 8/26/2024, Harrisburg, PA

IMSA Signs & Pavement Markings Technician I, Hybrid (In-Person/Online), 8/26/2024, Harrisburg, PA

IMSA Traffic Signal Technician I, Hybrid (In-Person/Online), 8/26/2024, Harrisburg, NJ

IMSA Traffic Signal Sr. Field Technician III, Hybrid (In-Person/Online), 8/27/2024, Harrisburg, PA

IMSA/FOA Certified Fiber Optic Technician, In-Person, 8/28/2024, Harrisburg, PA

IMSA Signs & Pavement Markings Technician II, Hybrid (In-Person/Online), 8/29/2024, Harrisburg, PA

IMSA Traffic Signal Field Technician II, Hybrid (In-Person/Online), 8/29/2024, Harrisburg, PA

IMSA Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control Tech, Hybrid (In-Person/Online), 8/29/2024, Harrisburg, PA

IMSA Roadway Lighting Technician I, In-Person, 10/21/2024, Mansfield, MA

IMSA Traffic Signal Field Technician II, In-Person, 10/21/2024, Mansfield, MA

IMSA Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control Tech, In-Person, 10/21/2024, Mansfield, MA

IMSA/FOA Certified Fiber Optic Technician, In-Person, 10/23/2024, Mansfield, MA

IMSA Signs & Pavement Markings Technician I, In-Person, 10/24/2024, Mansfield, MA

IMSA Traffic Signal Sr. Field Technician III In-Person 10/24/2024 Mansfield MA

IMSA Traffic Signal Technician I, In-Person, 10/24/2024, Mansfield, MA

SOUTHEASTERN SECTION

Contact: Jon Hoffman

Phone: 256-337-4613

IMSA Signs & Pavement Markings Technician II, Online, 8/26/2024

IMSA Traffic Signal Field Technician II, Online, 8/26/2024

IMSA Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control Tech, Online, 8/26/2024

IMSA Signs & Pavement Markings Technician I, Online, 8/28/2024

IMSA Traffic Signal Technician I, Online, 8/28/2024

Be sure to visit IMSAsafety.org to see the latest news from IMSA’s Sustaining Member companies at the end of the home page. Members may submit news to journal@imsasafety.org.

Smart Cities 

Sacramento Secures $38m for Internet infrastructure Projects (Smart Cities World) 

19 Smart City Technologies And How They’ll Transform Urban Living (Forbes) 

Fiber Optics 

Fibre-optic Network Vandalism Reported in France (Yahoo News) 

Optical Fibers Fit for The Age of Quantum Computing (Phys.org) 

Fire Alarm 

New Fire Safety Procedure in Place at Wake County Schools After 'Fire Alarm Alterations' Discovered (ABC 11) 

Schools Must Incorporate Audio Notification Into Their Safety Programs (Campus Safety) 

Roadway and Area Lighting 

'We Can't Be Scared to Fail': Cudahy Testing New Solar Streetlight Pilot Program (TMJ 4) 

Study: We Can Save Pedestrians After Dark — If Road Designers ‘See the Light’ (Streets Blog USA) 

Signs & Signals 

PennDOT’s ‘Green Light-Go’ Program to Fund 73 Communities With Signal, Safety Upgrades (Penn Live) 

This Group Walks the French Quarter, Documenting Broken Lights, Missing Street Signs, Potholes And More (Fox 8) 

NC Department of Transportation Upgrades Traffic Signals to Improve Pedestrian Safety (ABC 11) 

Traffic and Transportation 

KC Transportation Committee Recommends 100 Speed Humps For Traffic Calming (Fox 4) 

Using AI to Get People Out of Their Cars And Into HOVs (Berkeley Engineering) 

Work Zone 

INDOT Launches Safe Zones Pilot Program to Improve Work Zone Safety (West Bend News) 

Speed Cameras Added to I-95 Construction Zone in Newark, Delaware (CBS News) 

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