Knowledge Resources

Adopt a long term perspective identifying a business reason or an operational need for ITS based solutions and embrace performance measures.
Nationwide state and local agency imperatives for ITS deployment

Deploy side object detection systems for transit buses that have proven effectiveness in transit operating environments and been accepted by transit operators.
Experiences from the installation of Side Object Detection Systems on transit buses in Ohio, Utah and Washington, D.C.

When considering the use of camera phones in managing incidents, be aware of the challenges associated with technology interoperability among agencies and first responder priorities.
Washington, D.C., metro area's experience with using camera phones

In preparation for managing transportation in catastrophic emergencies, identify agencies and their decision makers to interact with, and establish effective coordination with them to execute response.
Experience nationwide with responding to catastrophic events

Ensure redundancy of critical components in transportation support systems to be used in case of an emergency.
Experience nationwide with responding to catastrophic events

Ensure reliable and interoperable communication between transportation and public safety agencies and use ITS to promptly disseminate travel updates to the public during emergencies.
Experience nationwide with responding to catastrophic events

Sustain ITS network operations and interagency communications during emergencies by ensuring provisions for alternate power supply and telecommunications services.
Experience nationwide with responding to catastrophic events

Develop and rehearse an emergency response plan for managing catastrophes with minimum panic, disruption and loss.
Experience nationwide with responding to catastrophic events

Expect that new technology will require modifications before it is useable.
A Washington State experience with testing of electronic container door seals (E-seal) through a freight supply chain.

Provide a single message to the public to assure consistency and to correct inaccurate crisis information.
Transportation agencies share their experiences in coordinating with the media during and after a catastrophic event – in this case, September 11, 2001, in the National Capital Region.

Plan for system redundancies to ensure appropriate incident response activities and continuity of operations during emergency situations.
The National Capital Region's experiences in emergency response after September 11, 2001.