Talking TIM webinars provide a forum where Traffic Incident Management (TIM) practitioners can exchange information about current practices, programs, and technologies.

Hosted by the National Operations Center of Excellence (NOCoE), Talking TIM monthly webinars highlight successful programs, identifies best practices, and showcases technology that advances the profession.

June 2026 Topics:

• Colorado’s TIM Program, Performance, and Resources
• EV Fire Testing and Implications for Roadway Responders

Presenters:

• Brandon Hipp, Statewide TIM Coordinator, TN DOT
• Christoper Davis, Director of Emergency Management, Hamilton County, TN
• Robert Thompson, Assistant Chief of Operations, Chattanooga Fire, TN

TIM is the backbone of transportation systems management and operations. TIM programs significantly reduce travel delay and non-recurring congestion, improve responder and traveler safety, support energy savings and better air quality, and more.

TIM programs include elements such as development of unified policies, procedures, operations and communication systems among TIM responders; the application of advanced technologies to improve traffic incident detection, response, and clearance; safety service patrols and prepositioning of TIM equipment; interdisciplinary training including implementation of the National TIM Responder Training program, in traffic control, improved and incentivized towing procedures and practices; and traveler information.

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