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PA Traffic Incident Management Program Celebrates Anniversary |
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(HARRISBURG, PA, JAN. 16, 2020) – The Pennsylvania Traffic Incident Management Enhancement (PennTIME) program will celebrate its third anniversary on January 19, 2020. PennTIME represents a partnership of federal, state, county and municipal agencies who have joined forces to educate both first responders and the public while developing programs to promote stronger TIM safety practices at roadway incidents in Pennsylvania. With seven responders killed nationwide in roadway struck-by incidents in the first two weeks of 2020, PennTIME and similar efforts across the country are more important than ever. Training is the cornerstone of PennTIME’s activity, and through these efforts Pennsylvania now ranks 7th nationwide in the number of responders trained. In its first three years, PennTIME has:
PennTIME will soon unveil its official website which will provide a singular information source for all TIM-related information in Pennsylvania. Interested users will also be able to schedule TIM training classes on the website which will then be assigned to certified trainers in their area. PennTIME meets quarterly, and the next meeting is scheduled for Jan. 29, 2020. For additional information, please contact Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Traffic Incident Management Coordinator Todd Leiss at tleiss@paturnpike.com. |
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