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Ensure good data quality to successfully integrate weather alert system based upon Road Weather Information Systems.(August 2010)Caltrans District 3 experience in implementing a weather alert notification system in a Regional Transportation Management Center
Design a trip planning website to capture and convey real-world factors such as gas prices and congestion information.(May 2011 )Evaluation of a Multimodal Trip Planning System (MMTPS) in Northeastern Illinois
Provide at least the recommended minimum distance between a GPS antenna and a radio antenna on a transit vehicle.(December 2010)A rural ITS demonstration in Poinciana, Florida.
Weigh in the advantages of procuring new information technology (IT) assets, and maintain an asset management system that details new IT inventory.(May 2010)Washoe County’s experience implementing a comprehensive transit ITS program.
Develop a long-term ITS vision and use systems engineering processes to successfully manage ITS deployments.(November 2009)Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority's experience in deploying transit ITS
Consider developing a data warehouse early on to simplify the integration of subsequent ITS deployments and to efficiently manage operations of interdependent applications.(November 2009)Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority's experience in deploying transit ITS
Ensure proper sequencing of ITS deployments with careful consideration to dependencies among projects and utilize a data warehouse to lessen complexity in ITS integration.(November 2009)Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority's experience in deploying transit ITS
Ensure that experienced staff oversee the development of a complex software system and thoroughly follow systems engineering process. (01/30/2009)Experience from iFlorida Model Deployment
Ensure that Highway Patrol's CAD system operators enter key information needed by the transportation management center operators.(01/30/2009)Experience from iFlorida Model Deployment
Beware that software development for ITS projects can be utterly complex, which demands avoiding pitfalls by following a rigorous systems engineering process. (01/30/2009)Experience from iFlorida Model Deployment
Beware of the limitations of using toll tags in order to calculate travel time on limited access roadways and arterials. (01/30/2009)Experience from iFlorida Model Deployment
In developing software for automated posting of messages on dynamic message signs, focus on the types of messages that are used often and changed frequently, and also include manual methods for posting.(01/30/2009)Experience from iFlorida Model Deployment
Ensure compatibility of data format of the field-weather monitoring sensors with the central software in the transportation management center.(01/30/2009)Statewide systems implementation experience from iFlorida Model Deployment
Beware of challenges involved in developing an integrated statewide operations system for traffic monitoring, incident data capture, weather information, and traveler information—all seamlessly controlled by a central software system. (01/30/2009)Statewide systems implementation experience from iFlorida Model Deployment
Define a vision for software operations upfront and follow sound systems engineering practices for successfully deploying a complex software system. (01/30/2009)Experience from iFlorida Model Deployment
Develop an effective evacuation plan for special event that gathers a large audience and consider co-locating the responding agencies in a joint command center.(01/30/2009)Experience from iFlorida Model Deployment
To support statewide traveler information services, design and implement reliable interface software processes to capture incident data from the local and highway patrol police’s computer aided dispatch systems.(01/30/2009)Statewide systems implementation experience from iFlorida Model Deployment
Be flexible to use data from various sources, such as the highway police patrol’s incident data, user feedback, and monitoring stations, to develop a statewide traveler information system.(01/30/2009)Statewide systems implementation experience from iFlorida Model Deployment
Use Analysis, Modeling, and Simulation (AMS) to identify gaps, determine constraints, and invest in the best combination of Integrated Corridor Management (ICM) strategies.(September 2008)Experience with the AMS framework on the ICM Test Corridor, San Francisco.
Consider the long-term operations and maintenance responsibilities and costs when selecting project components. (9 May 2008)The Chicago, Illinois and Montgomery County, Maryland experience in operating and maintaining advanced parking information system.
Study the surrounding area for topographical encumbrances and radio interference when deploying wireless communication projects for traffic and parking management. (9 May 2008)The Chicago, Illinois experience in implementing advanced parking information systems to increase customer satisfaction and improve traffic operations.
Expect non-custom hardware and software to have technology limitations that may affect operational capabilities. (9 May 2008)The Chicago, Illinois and Montgomery County, Maryland experience in procuring and developing advanced parking information system hardware and software.
Plan for cellular communications to evolve and transition to new communication technologies every few years.(2008)A synthesis of transit agency experience with bus AVL systems
Examine route-specific opportunities and constraints, and assess corridor market potential for transit services prior to implementing BRT running way improvements.(2007)National experience developing BRT
Ensure electronic toll collection systems are interoperable with neighboring toll facilities.(September, 2006)The Washington State Department of Transportation’s experience with planning for tolling implementation.
Prepare traveler information Web sites for high usage under emergency or disaster conditions.(6/1/2006)Experience from the nation's top traffic and transit information Web sites.
Assess what users want when developing a traffic information Web site.(6/1/2006)The experience of several of the nation’s top traffic and transit information Web site developers.
Integrate traveler information Web site development with existing systems and other organizations.(6/1/2006)The experience of several of the nation's top traffic and transit information Web site developers.
Anticipate, understand, address and manage the risks associated with fare card technologies and the vendor relationship.(4/14/2006)Experience of seven partner public transportation agencies in the Central Puget Sound region of Washington in setting up a regional fare card program.
Understand the issues, strategies and trade-offs that motivate agencies to join in a regional partnership and provide appropriate support.(4/14/2006)Experience of seven partner public transportation agencies in the Central Puget Sound region of Washington in setting up a regional fare card program.
Plan for greater time and project complexity than expected.(4/14/2006)Experience of seven partner public transportation agencies in the Central Puget Sound region of Washington in setting up a regional fare card program.
Consider a consensus organizational model to help assure support and participation of partners in a regional fare card project.(4/14/2006)Experience of seven partner public transportation agencies in the Central Puget Sound region of Washington in setting up a regional fare card program.
Provide for appropriate legal support services to address the many significant legal issues faced in implementing a regional fare card project.(4/14/2006)Experience of seven partner public transportation agencies in the Central Puget Sound region of Washington in setting up a regional fare card program.
Establish a coordinated fare structure to effectively accommodate differences in fare structures across participating agencies.(4/14/2006)Experience of seven partner public transportation agencies in the Central Puget Sound region of Washington in setting up a regional fare card program.
Examine the contextual factors and carefully manage the associated issues that will determine the success or failure of a regional fare card project.(4/14/2006)Experience of seven partner public transportation agencies in the Central Puget Sound region of Washington in setting up a regional fare card program.
Seek a variety of funding sources to support a regional fare card project, and offer a finance plan that encourages participation.(4/14/2006)Experience of seven partner public transportation agencies in the Central Puget Sound region of Washington in setting up a regional fare card program.
Consider the value of implementing a limited fare pass system initially to serve as an interim experience base for a comprehensive region-wide electronic fare card system.(4/14/2006)Experience of seven partner public transportation agencies in the Central Puget Sound region of Washington in setting up a regional fare card program.
Recognize integration issues in Advanced Traveler Information Systems (ATIS) Projects, and follow the systems engineering approach to establish a project's foundation.(April 2006)Experience from the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission.
Adopt best practices for integrating emergency information into Transportation Management Center (TMC) operations to improve performance and increase public mobility, safety and security.(2/28/2006)Experience from 38 TMCs across the country.
Invest in research and development for emergency integration.(2/28/2006)Experience from 38 TMCs across the country.
Extend the application of emergency integration best practices to further improve emergency operations.(2/28/2006)Experience from 38 TMCs across the country.
Integrate weather information into Transportation Management Center (TMC) operations to enhance the ability of operators to manage traffic in a more responsive and effective way during weather events.(2/28/2006)Experience from 38 TMCs across the country.
Establish a centralized database for all winter maintenance-related weather information.(2/2/2006)An Idaho Transportation Department experience in Road-Weather Information System integration.
Involve and collaborate with a broad range of users during software design, development, testing, and deployment to increase the return on investment.(7/29/2005)New Mexico Department of Transportation's experience in designing and deploying a web-based software application to simplify the increasing complexity of coordinating rural transit funding.
Consider that integration with existing ITS technologies and the vendor selection process can impact project implementation schedules and costs.(5/1/2005)Washington's experience in deploying five Advanced Traveler Information System (ATIS) projects and developing a standardized approach for evaluating ATIS projects.
Integrate with the state and National Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Architecture and develop systems using open standards and established guidelines.(2/1/2005)The experience of several states in the implementation of ITS to rural transit.
Use transit intelligent transportation systems (ITS) technologies in rural areas to save agency staff time and create a more user-friendly system.(2/1/2005)The experience of several states in the implementation of ITS to rural transit.
Balance project goals against the constraints and capabilities of project partners.(January 2005)Virginia DOT’s experience integrating data from public works and public safety agencies.
Foster efficiency and joint commitment by promoting an open and cooperative relationship among all parties involved in the project.(January 2005)Virginia DOT’s experience integrating data from public works and public safety agencies.
Anticipate last minute technical glitches when integrating computer aided dispatch (CAD) and transportation management center (TMC) systems and plan accordingly from the start of the project.(January 2005)Virginia DOT’s experience integrating data from public works and public safety agencies.
Take advantage of special events opportunities to inspire interagency cooperation and deployment of advanced transportation management technologies.(1/1/2005)Boston, Massachusetts' experience with transportation planning for special events.
Develop early deployment and rapid prototyping strategies to improve the project development process.(January 2005)Virginia DOT’s experience integrating data from public works and public safety agencies.
Consider using real time traffic control system to overcome mobility and safety obstacles in a work zone.(October 2004)An Illinois Department of Transportation experience using ITS in work zones.
Ensure active oversight by knowledgeable state government staff of any complex ITS integration work that involves multiple contractors working simultaneously.(9/1/2004)A State of Connecticut experience with deployment of CVISN.
Assure success by involving all the relevant state agencies and the motor carrier industry early in the CVISN development process.(9/1/2004)A State of Connecticut experience with CVISN deployment.
Maintain frequent and open communications with other states and the federal government when developing and deploying new, complex ITS technologies.(9/1/2004)A State of Washington experience with CVISN deployment.
Work with the trucking industry to assure success in deploying an electronic credentialing system for commercial vehicles.(9/1/2004)A State of Washington experience with CIVISN deployment.
Assure accurate late train arrival forecasts in support of a Connection Protection system.(5/12/2004)Experience of the Utah Transit Authority in implementing a Connection Protection program for rail-to-bus passenger transfers in Salt Lake City.
Incorporate real-time bus and train location information in the Connection Protection algorithm.(5/12/2004)Experience of the Utah Transit Authority in implementing a Connection Protection program for rail-to-bus passenger transfers in Salt Lake City.
Adjust bus schedules to assure adequate time to accomplish rail-to-bus connections, given the risk of late train arrivals at connecting stations.(5/12/2004)Experience of the Utah Transit Authority in implementing a Connection Protection program for rail-to-bus passenger transfers in Salt Lake City.
Minimize technical issues encountered with integrating ITS components by planning for issues and developing solutions prior to project implementation.(4/1/2004)TriMet’s experience with the deployment of Transit Tracker in Portland Oregon.
Monitor emerging security requirements and legislation that may impact commercial vehicle business processes.(10/1/2003)The IMTC ITS CVO – Border Crossing Deployment stakeholders experience with changes in security policies in Washington State and British Columbia.
Protect data privacy by implementing user authorization levels for sensitive information.(10/1/2003)The Washington State and British Columbia experience in developing a fully operational and bi-national electronic commercial vehicle operations (CVO) border crossing system.
Use an interoperable transponder to assure maximum benefits to both the private and public sector.(10/1/2003)The Washington State and British Columbia experience in using transponders as part of the IMTC ITS CVO – Border Crossing Deployment.
Standardize the system environment.(4/1/2003)Utah DOT’s experience using configuration management.
Define your agency's expectations of a new system and a robust set of system requirements and then choose the software that meets your requirements.(4/1/2003)Utah DOT's experience using configuration management.
Consider various technical applications and processes, such as using GIS, evaluating systems compatibility and the facility for upgrades, when deploying ITS.(March 2003)Five rural transit agencies' experiences in applying ITS to rural transit.
Participate in truckers' meetings to advertise new freight advanced traveler information systems, communicate changes in existing systems, and obtain feedback from stakeholders.(January 2003)Experience in mobility management and freight data in Washington State
Improve ITS data quality to achieve better analysis standards.(5/1/2002)National experience with ITS data archiving, sharing and usage.
Be sure to identify and take into account features unique to each state when designing and deploying ITS technology projects across multiple states.(3/29/2002)Experience from technical integration of commercial vehicle safety and fitness data in the eastern United States.
Identify all transportation, incident management, and emergency response entities and strive to resolve issues with semantics and terminology among different agencies.(March 2002)The experiences in multi-agency coordination, emergency response, and transportation operations within the National Capital Region on September 11, 2001.
Target training and documentation to reduce barriers to maintenance personnel's adoption of a roadway weather information system.(March 2002)The Washington State Department of Transportation's experience in using road weather information systems for proactive maintenance practices.
When deploying ITS for transit service, perform a technology assessment during the planning phase, gather technology operator input, and designate a project manager with adequate decision-making authority.(1/5/2002)Experience deploying ITS for transit service in a suburban area
Establish technical requirements during the planning stages of the project and monitor on-going performance of those requirements.(9/1/2001)Ventura County’s experience with an automated transit fare collection system.
Deploy ITS systems strategically to achieve benefits.(6/1/2001)San Antonio’s experience with integration of freeway and arterial management systems.
Integrate freeway and alternate route operations to achieve greater benefits.(6/1/2001)San Antonio’s experience with integration of freeway and arterial management systems.
Cooperate with organizations representing different operating philosophies, priorities, budgets, and constituents to integrate ITS.(6/1/2001)San Antonio's experience with the integration of freeway and arterial management systems.
Use non-proprietary software for ITS projects to ensure compatibility with other ITS components(2001)Experience with the ITS integration effort in the Metropolitan Model Deployment Initiative (MMDI)
Choose proven technology and avoid changes to specifications.(January 2001)Irvine, California's experience in implementing a field operational test of an integrated Advanced Transportation Management System.
Develop a regional ITS architecture with a common data server to facilitate ITS integration in a region(2001)Experience with the ITS integration effort undertaken by the Metropolitan Model Deployment Initiative (MMDI)
Consider reconfiguring and integrating existing roadway management IT systems whenever possible to save costs associated with implementing new systems.(10/1/2000)Phoenix’s experiences with integrating roadway management IT systems.
Implement a communication structure across jurisdictions that facilitates the flow of traffic data and allows agencies to coordinate traffic signal timing.(10/1/2000)Phoenix and Seattle’s experiences with coordinating traffic signal timing across jurisdictional boundaries.
Do not build if you can buy existing software products.(July 1998)A national experience in acquiring software for ITS projects.
Enhance traffic flow in a regional, multi-state corridor by using vehicle probes to monitor real-time traffic conditions. (August 12, 2010)I-95Corridor Coalition Experience with Vehicle Probes
Use vehicle probes to monitor traffic cost-effectively, manage incidents and queue ups proactively, reduce delays, and increase traveler satisfaction along a multi-state transportation corridor.(August 12, 2010)I-95Corridor Coalition Experience with Vehicle Probes
Identify functional boundaries and needs for cross jurisdictional control required to implement adaptive signal control and transit signal priority systems.(30 June 2010)Smart Corridor experience in Atlanta, Georgia
Create a Transportation Management Center plan to handle potential emergencies and special events.(January 2006)The United States and Canada's experience with Transportation Management Center staffing and scheduling.
Establish a clear leader and command structure when working on a major, interagency project. (1/1/2005)Boston, Massachusetts’s experience with transportation planning for special events.
Implement compatible Electronic Toll Collection systems in every state.(October, 2004)A retrospective of what's been learned since the first ITS Strategic Plan developed in 1992.
Implement a commercial vehicle e-credentialing program in order to make administration and roadside inspections more efficient, keep vehicles moving on the state's roads, and expedite registration.(9/1/2004)Washington State’s experience with deploying Commercial Vehicle Information Systems and Networks (CVISN) Electronic Credentialing.
Utilize technology sharing and training opportunities to form mutually beneficial relationships for successful incident management programs.(1/1/2004)Cincinnati metro area’s experience with incident management.
Use a bi-national stakeholder forum to help apply ITS technology at an international border crossing.(10/1/2003)A public-private partnership experience in deploying a bi-national electronic truck border crossing system at the Washington /British Columbia border.
Include sufficient safeguards to ensure the integrity of the fiber-optic communications infrastructure for ITS.(9/23/2003)Silicon Valley Smart Corridor's experience with safeguards and monitoring of integrated freeway, arterial and incident management systems and impact on deployment delays.
Realize that stakeholder policies, priorities, and personnel training are critical to ensure consistency and schedule adherence in deploying integrated systems.(9/23/2003)Silicon Valley Smart Corridor's stakeholder experience in the deployment of an integrated freeway, arterial and incident management systems and the impact on deployment delays.
Recognize that interoperability is becoming an important issue in achieving the vision of a nationwide 511 system.(9/3/2003)A national experience with the development and deployment of 511 Systems.
Partner with neighboring agencies, either formally or informally, to address institutional challenges and benefit from cross-jurisdictional traffic signal coordination.(February 2002)The experience of five regions with cross-jurisdictional signal timing.
Take advantage of time-specific opportunities to organize and build support for a formal incident management program.(5/1/2001)Major metropolitan areas' experiences with formalized incident management programs.
Facilitate integration of CVISN by establishing cooperative relationship among stakeholders and promoting incentives to improve mobile communications and enhance enforcement.(28 February 2007)Nationwide experience of CVISN Managers
Address toll enforcement issues during the initial phase of planning process; with particular attention paid to the legal structure and potential enforcement technologies. (September, 2006)The Washington State Department of Transportation’s experience with planning for tolling implementation.
Maximize the value of an RWIS investment for maintenance staff through follow-on staff training and usage tracking.(2/2/2006)An Idaho Transportation Department experience in Road-Weather Information System integration.
Include significant planning and development time in the overall project schedule to accommodate identifying and addressing the various compatibility issues, to integrate existing legacy system equipment across multiple agencies.(8/1/2004)Orlando, Florida's experience with a Field Operational Test (FOT) on using a single smart card for transportation payments at facilities operated by multiple regional agencies.
Use tested and effective traffic management systems for Transportation Management Centers (TMCs). (10/1/1999)Eight states' experiences with ITS Traffic Management Systems for TMCs.
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