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From the IMSA Journal
What to Consider when Incorporating an LED-Enhanced Sign into a Safety Solution

Every day, drivers across the country blow past traffic signs, sending bolts of panic through other drivers — and even ending lives. The culprit in these all-too-common accidents is often poor visibility due to weather conditions, low light levels or roadway configurations. One innovation in particular has drastically cut down on these accidents by capturing drivers’ attention before it’s too late: the LED-enhanced sign.

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Partner Content
How ITS Can Create Smarter Cities

Population growth increases demand on traffic infrastructure, contributing to congested roads, traffic accidents, higher emissions, and longer commutes. Improving these conditions and creating smart city solutions has become a top priority. See how Intelligent Transportation Solutions (ITS) that advance transportation safety and mobility play a critical role in addressing these challenges. Learn more.

By Team McCain
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Certification Program Schedule
BRITISH COLUMBIA SECTION
Contact: Graeme Kraft 604-235-1906
  • Signs & Pavement Markings I, 10/26/2020, Coquitlam, BC
  • Pavement Markings II, 10/28/2020, Coquitlam, BC
  • Traffic Signal I, 10/26/2020, Coquitlam, BC
  • Traffic Signal II Field, 10/28/2020, Coquitlam, BC

FAR WESTERN SECTION 
Contact: Terry Gentry - 760-488-1356 
IMSA/FOA Certified Fiber Optic, Reno, NV, 12/7/2020 
  • Roadway Lighting I, Reno, NV, 12/9/2020  
  • Signs & Pavement Markings I, Reno, NV 12/9/2020 
  • Signs II, Reno, NV, 12/7/2020 
  • Traffic Signal Field II, Reno, NV, 12/7/2020 
  • Traffic Signal Field II, Las Vegas, NV, 12/22020 
  • Traffic Signal Field III, Las Vegas, NV, 12/7/2020 
  • Traffic Signal I, Apple Valley, CA, 11/30/2020 
  • Traffic Signal I, Reno, NV, 12/7/2020 
  • Traffic Signal I, Reno, NV, 12/9/2020 
  • Work Zone TTCT, Reno, NV, 12/7/2020 
  • Work Zone TTCT, Reno, NV, 12/9/2020 
  • Work Zone TTCT, Las Vegas, NV, 12/2/2020 

FAR WESTERN ONLINE WORKSHOPS

FLORIDA SECTION
Contact: SUNSHINE SAFETY COUNCIL - Stacey Mueller. 386-301-5575
  • Traffic Signal I, 10/6/2020, S Daytona Beach, FL 
  • Traffic Signal I, 10/2/2020, S. Daytona Beach, FL 
  • IMSA/FOA Certified Fiber Optic Tech, 10/27/2020, S Daytona Beach, FL 
  • Traffic Signal I, 10/12/2020, Miami, FL 
  • Traffic Signal I, 11/16/2020, S Daytona Beach, FL 
  • Traffic Signal Field II, 11/18/2020, S Daytona Beach, FL 
  • Traffic Signal Inspector - Florida Supplement, 11/18/2020, S Daytona Beach, FL 
  • Traffic Signal Senior Field III, 11/20/2020, S Daytona Beach, FL 
  • Signs II, 10/29/2020, S. Daytona Beach, FL 
  • Signs & Pavement Markings I, 11/9/2020, S. Daytona Beach, FL 

FLORIDA SECTION
Contact: RACE TO SAFETY - Sherrie Garcia, 386-846-0545
  • Traffic Signal I, 10/13/2020, Sanford, FL 
  • Traffic Signal II Field, 11/17/2020, Sanford, FL 

FLORIDA SECTION
Pinellas Technical College
Contact: , Ray Gorman, 727.893.2500 Ext 2588
  • Signs & Pavement Markings I, 10/26/2020, St. Petersburg, FL
  • Roadway Lighting I, 11/16/2020, St. Petersburg, FL
  • Traffic Signal Inspector-FL, 10/19/2020, St. Petersburg, FL
  • Signs II, 11/9/2020, St.

FLORIDA SECTION
  • Traffic Signal II Field, 11/112020, Orlando, FL 

MIDDLE ATLANTIC SECTION
Contact Chris Elliott, 434-222-3481
  • Traffic Signal Field II, 3/4/2021, Suffolk, VA 
  • Traffic Signal Inspector, 3/1/2021, Suffolk, VA 
  • Traffic Signal Inspector for Adv Tech., 3/4/2021, Suffolk, VA 
  • Traffic Signal I, 3/1/2021, Suffolk, VA 
  • Transportation Center System Specialist I, 3/1/2021, Sufflok, VA 
  • Transportation Center System Specialist II, 3/4/2021, Suffolk, VA 

MIDWESTERN SECTION 
Contact: Douglas Pershall, 309-428-3993 
  • Traffic Signal II Field, 12/10/2020, Moline, IL 
  • Traffic Signal II Field, 1/21/2021, Des Moines, IA 
  • Traffic Signal II Field, 2/11/21, Moorhead, MN 
  • Traffic Signal II Field, 4/15/21, Pewaukee, WI 
  • Traffic Signal II Field, 3/18/2020, St. Louis, MO 
  • Traffic Signal II Field, 2/25/2020, Independence, MO 
  • Traffic Signal III Field, 12/10/20, Moline, IL 
  • Traffic Signal III Field, 1/21/2021, Des Moines, IA 
  • Traffic Signal III Field, 2/25/2021, Independence, MO 
  • Traffic Signal III Field, 2/11/2021, Moorhead, MN 
  • Traffic Signal III Field, 3/18/2021, St. Louis, MO 
  • Traffic Signal III Field, 4/17/2021, Pewaukee, WI 
  • Traffic Signal I, 12/8/2020, Moline, IL 
  • Traffic Signal I, 2/23/2021, Independence, MO 
  • Traffic Signal I, 4/13/2021, Pewaukee, WI 
  • Traffic Signal I, 3/16/2021, St. Louis, MO 
  • Traffic Signal I, 2/9/2021 Moorhead, MN 
  • Traffic Signal I, 1/19/2021, Des Moines, IA 
  • Work Zone, 2/8/2021. Moorhead, MN 
  • Work Zone, 1/18/2021, Des Moines, IA 
  • Work Zone, 12/7/2020, Moline, IL 
  • Work Zone, 2/22/2021, Independence, MO 
  • Work Zone, 3/15/2021, St. Louis, MO 
  • Work Zone, 4/12/2021, Pewaukee, WI 

NEW ENGLAND SECTION 
Contact Jeff Knight, 617-431-4824  
  • Traffic Signal Field II, 9/29/2020, Newton, MA 
  • Traffic Signal III Field, 10/22/2020, Newton, MA 
  • Interior Fire Alarm I, 11/18/2020, Newton, MA 

NEW JERSEY SECTION 
Contact: Guy Petinga, 609-705-5842  
  • Challenge Exams, 10/27/2020, Bordentown, NJ 
  • Roadway Lighting I, 10/29/2020, Bordentown, NJ 
  • Roadway Lighting II, 10/26/2020, Bordentown, NJ 
  • Signs & Pavement Markings I, 10/29/2020, Bordentown, NJ 
  • Traffic Signal Inspector, 10/29/2020, Bordentown, NJ 
  • Traffic Signal I, 10/29/2020, Bordentown, NJ 
  • Traffic Signal Field II, 10/26/2020, Bordentown, NJ 
  • Traffic Signal Construction II, 10/26/2020, Bordentown, NJ 
  • Traffic Signal Design/Engineering II, 10/26/2020, Bordentown, NJ 
  • Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control, 10/26/2020, Bordentown, NJ 
  • NEMA Traffic Signal Technician I Troubleshooting Seminar, 10/29/2020, Bordentown, NJ 
  • Tradeshow Meeting, 10/28/2020, Bordentown, NJ 

ROCKY MOUNTAIN SECTION
Contact: Jay Heffelfinger, 720-319-2675
  • Roadway Lighting I, 10/26/2020, Arvada, CO 
  • Roadway Lighting II, 10/29/2020, Arvada, CO 
  • Signs II, 10/26/2020, Arvada, CO 
  • Signs & Pavement Markings I, 10/26/2020, Arvada, CO 
  • Traffic Signal Design/Engineering II, 10/29/2020, Arvada, CO 
  • Traffic Signal Field III, 10/26/2020, Arvada, CO  
  • Traffic Signal Field II, 10/29/2020, Arvada, CO 
  • Work Zone, 10/26/2020, Arvada, CO 

SOUTHEASTERN SECTION
Contact: Glen Bollinger, 706-834-6107
  • Traffic Signal Inspector, 11/16/2020, Online 
  • Traffic Signal Inspector, 10/26/2020, Online 
  • Traffic Signal II Field, 10/28/2020, Online 
  • Traffic Signal II Field, 11/18/2020, Online 
  • Traffic Signal I, 10/27/2020, Online 
  • Traffic Signal I, 11/17/2020, Online 
  • Work Zone, 10/26/2020, Online 
  • Work Zone, 11/16/2020, Online 

SOUTHWESTERN SECTION
Contact: Ray Purdy, 972-291-5549
  • Roadway Lighting I, 11/9/2020, Grapevine, TX 
  • Signs & Pavement Markings I, 11/9/2020, Grapevine, TX 
  • Traffic Signal Inspector, 11/9/2020, Grapevine, TX 
  • Traffic Signal I, 11/9/2020, Grapevine, TX 
  • Traffic Signal III Field, 11/10/2020, Grapevine, TX 
  • Signs II, 11/11/2020, Grapevine, TX 
  • Traffic Signal Field II, 11/11/2020, Grapevine, TX 
  • Traffic Signal Inspector for Advanced Technologies, 11/11/2020, Grapevine, TX 
  • Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control, 11/11/2020, Grapevine, TX 
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