All Lessons for Source

Source: Communications for Intelligent Transportation Systems - Successful Practices: A Cross-Cutting Study

Conduct a Requirements Analysis to determine the most appropriate ITS telecommunications solution.(2000)
Experiences from the Departments of Transportation (DOTS) of multiple states in selecting telecommunications options.

Ensure that qualified staff with expertise in telecommunications is involved, as planning for and designing a telecommunications network is complicated. (2000)
Experiences from the Departments of Transportation (DOTS) of multiple states in selecting telecommunications options.

Develop a regional ITS Architecture and a telecommunications ITS architecture as part of a needs assessment for developing the most appropriate telecommunications solution.(2000)
Experiences from the Departments of Transportation (DOTS) of multiple states in selecting telecommunications options.

Consider key elements of procurement and contracting when outsourcing telecommunications support services.(2000)
Experiences from the Departments of Transportation (DOTS) of multiple states in selecting telecommunications options.

Consider the financial and technical implications of a lease versus own decision for ITS telecommunications systems.(2000)
Experiences from the Departments of Transportation (DOTS) of multiple states in selecting telecommunications options.

Consider procurement and contracting issues for leased versus owned ITS telecommunications systems.(2000)
Experiences from the Departments of Transportation (DOTS) of multiple states in selecting telecommunications options.

Consider the strengths and weaknesses of distributed versus centralized ITS telecommunications systems.(2000)
Experiences from the Departments of Transportation (DOTS) of multiple states in selecting telecommunications options.

Consider the technology selected for an ITS telecommunications system carefully, as it will impact the cost and the performance of the system.(2000)
Experiences from the Departments of Transportation (DOTS) of multiple states in selecting telecommunications options.

Consider the implications of choosing a Competetive Access Provider (CAP) for telecommunications services.(2000)
Experiences from the Departments of Transportation (DOTS) of multiple states in selecting telecommunications options.