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(July 2006)          ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource     http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov]]></description><pubDate>01/04/2008 02:14:23 PM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/Lesson?OpenForm&amp;4FA39276F19DA7D4852573B30076FCC0^Home</link></item><item><title>ITS Lessons >> Maintain adequate funding and personnel levels to maximize efficient operation of traffic signal systems operations.</title><description><![CDATA[Assessment of City of Minneapolis Traffic Signal Management and Operations Program (February, 2004)          ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource     http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov]]></description><pubDate>01/04/2008 02:14:04 PM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/Lesson?OpenForm&amp;5B121436C9134D3D852573A60066A378^Home</link></item><item><title>ITS Lessons >> Use a regional approach for traffic signal systems operations to realize cost efficiencies.</title><description><![CDATA[Assessment of City of Minneapolis Traffic Signal Management and Operations Program (February, 2004)          ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource     http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov]]></description><pubDate>01/04/2008 02:14:01 PM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/Lesson?OpenForm&amp;A048E6D7429E5CC2852573A600653137^Home</link></item><item><title>ITS Lessons >> Adopt a performance-based, proactive approach to traffic signal system operations in order to maximize operational efficiency.</title><description><![CDATA[Assessment of City of Minneapolis Traffic Signal Management and Operations Program (February, 2004)          ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource     http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov]]></description><pubDate>01/04/2008 02:13:58 PM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/Lesson?OpenForm&amp;20EB0E41225611D7852573A60063EEEA^Home</link></item><item><title>ITS Lessons >> Ensure the accuracy and consistency of an MDSS to build user confidence and trust.</title><description><![CDATA[A Case Study of the Maintenance Decision Support System (MDSS) in Maine  (September, 2007)          ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource     http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov]]></description><pubDate>01/04/2008 02:13:39 PM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/Lesson?OpenForm&amp;C215F8F9133BB1978525739100560C4C^Home</link></item><item><title>ITS Lessons >> Build support for the use of an MDSS tool in order to overcome institutional barriers.</title><description><![CDATA[A Case Study of the Maintenance Decision Support System (MDSS) in Maine  (September, 2007)          ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource     http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov]]></description><pubDate>01/04/2008 02:13:34 PM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/Lesson?OpenForm&amp;F5CEA16F10FAE42685257391005303CC^Home</link></item><item><title>ITS Lessons >> Evaluate and upgrade TOC maintenance programs on an on-going basis. </title><description><![CDATA[Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) - Operational Support Contracts - Implementation Plan - Final Report (January, 2005)          ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource     http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov]]></description><pubDate>03/05/2007 10:17:41 AM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/Lesson?OpenForm&amp;A9A22694DF257AEE852572890055E0DE^Home</link></item><item><title>ITS Lessons >> Strengthen existing maintenance and repair capabilities at Transportation Operation Centers (TOCs).</title><description><![CDATA[Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) - Operational Support Contracts - Implementation Plan - Final Report (January, 2005)          ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource     http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov]]></description><pubDate>03/05/2007 10:17:36 AM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/Lesson?OpenForm&amp;EE99BDA032C75568852572890055502F^Home</link></item><item><title>ITS Lessons >> Integrate weather information and systems 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.</title><description><![CDATA[Integration of Emergency and Weather Elements into Transportation Management Centers          ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource     http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov]]></description><pubDate>03/01/2007 09:19:37 AM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/Lesson?OpenForm&amp;F63D9BBD8893A85985257287006F7804^Home</link></item><item><title>ITS Lessons >> Invest in research and development for emergency integration.</title><description><![CDATA[Integration of Emergency and Weather Elements into Transportation Management Centers          ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource     http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov]]></description><pubDate>03/01/2007 09:19:30 AM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/Lesson?OpenForm&amp;8CB4F0045FCDC53685257287006EDBF5^Home</link></item><item><title>ITS Lessons >> Extend the application of emergency integration best practices to further improve emergency operations.</title><description><![CDATA[Integration of Emergency and Weather Elements into Transportation Management Centers          ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource     http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov]]></description><pubDate>03/01/2007 09:19:22 AM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/Lesson?OpenForm&amp;BC4177E976A8348685257287006EA63A^Home</link></item><item><title>ITS Lessons >> Adopt best practices for integrating emergency information into Transportation Management Center (TMC) operations to improve performance and increase public mobility, safety and security.</title><description><![CDATA[Integration of Emergency and Weather Elements into Transportation Management Centers          ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource     http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov]]></description><pubDate>02/28/2007 04:00:55 PM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/Lesson?OpenForm&amp;1C84CD847D49E52C852572870068DDE4^Home</link></item><item><title>ITS Lessons >> Consider different operational strategies when deploying ITS.</title><description><![CDATA[Rural Transit ITS Best Practices (March 2003)          ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource     http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov]]></description><pubDate>02/28/2007 04:00:50 PM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/Lesson?OpenForm&amp;63F300D2707288BF852572830079FB33^Home</link></item><item><title>ITS Lessons >> Maintain, reinforce, and expand well formed programs to improve traffic signal operations.</title><description><![CDATA[Assessment of Wisconsin Department of Transportation Traffic Signal Operations Program (March 2006).          ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource     http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/]]></description><pubDate>01/23/2007 12:14:09 PM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/Lesson?OpenForm&amp;A13441BE68B6040E8525725E006AC05A^Home</link></item><item><title>New Lessons Database Entry >> Address critical issues early in the ITS work zone management system development and deployment processes, and allow sufficient start-up time.</title><description><![CDATA[     Intelligent Transportation Systems in Work Zones, A Cross Cutting Study: Integrated Work Zone Systems for Improving Travel Conditions and Safety. 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