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Source Link: http://www.ibec-its.co.uk]]></description><pubDate>05/16/2008 10:39:51 AM</pubDate><link>http://www.ibec-its.co.uk/?q=system/files/IBEC+Newsletter+May+2008.pdf</link></item><item><title>ITS Lessons >> Develop procurement procedures for public-private partnership projects that address partnership issues. </title><description><![CDATA[Virginia Department of Transportation Public-Private Procurement: Issues and Accomplishments and Interim Report (July 1997)          ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource     http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov]]></description><pubDate>04/28/2008 03:25:25 PM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/Lesson?OpenForm&amp;FF56EE4E63AE1292852574240064F1F1^Home</link></item><item><title>ITS Lessons >> Anticipate and address challenges to consistently operating a transit signal priority (TSP) system.</title><description><![CDATA[Sacramento-Watt Avenue Transit Priority and Mobility Enhancement Demonstration Project Phase III Evaluation Report (4/14/2006)          ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource     http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov]]></description><pubDate>04/28/2008 03:25:21 PM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/Lesson?OpenForm&amp;6F3CAB15526A149685257424006257BB^Home</link></item><item><title>ITS Lessons >> Enhance transit safety and security systems by applying new innovations in ITS and IT systems.</title><description><![CDATA[Advanced Public Transportation Systems: State of the Art - Update 2006 (30 March 2006)          ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource     http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov]]></description><pubDate>04/28/2008 03:25:18 PM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/Lesson?OpenForm&amp;C41DA0F09B12C54785257404006E4FC8^Home</link></item><item><title>ITS Lessons >> Recognize integration issues in Advanced Traveler Information Systems (ATIS) Projects, and follow the systems engineering approach to establish a project's foundation.</title><description><![CDATA[Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission's Advanced Traveler Information System (ATIS) Phase III Project  (April 2006)          ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource     http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov]]></description><pubDate>03/03/2008 12:53:15 PM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/Lesson?OpenForm&amp;52ABFEB1D8A28B58852573FD0058554E^Home</link></item><item><title>ITS Lessons >> Recognize staffing and communication needs for Advanced Traveler Information Systems (ATIS) projects.</title><description><![CDATA[Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission's Advanced Traveler Information System (ATIS) Phase III Project  (April 2006)          ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource     http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov]]></description><pubDate>03/03/2008 12:52:40 PM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/Lesson?OpenForm&amp;4CBB11F165FAB986852573FD005727B3^Home</link></item><item><title>ITS Lessons >> Assess needs and communication infrastructure capabilities for the design of an Advanced Traveler Information System (ATIS).</title><description><![CDATA[Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission's Advanced Traveler Information System (ATIS) Phase III Project  (April 2006)          ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource     http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov]]></description><pubDate>03/03/2008 12:52:30 PM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/Lesson?OpenForm&amp;B0DA92635BC905EF852573FD00514BDF^Home</link></item><item><title>ITS Lessons >> Develop a long term vision for an Advanced Public Transportation System (APTS).</title><description><![CDATA[Evaluation of the Cape Cod Advanced Public Transit System Phases I and II – Final Report  (January 2003)          ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource     http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov]]></description><pubDate>02/26/2008 12:29:16 PM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/Lesson?OpenForm&amp;C807A63B946FADDE852573E70056B6F9^Home</link></item><item><title>ITS Lessons >> Recognize the data requirements of an Advanced Public Transportation System (APTS).</title><description><![CDATA[Evaluation of the Cape Cod Advanced Public Transit System Phases I and II – Final Report  (January 2003)          ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource     http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov]]></description><pubDate>02/26/2008 12:29:11 PM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/Lesson?OpenForm&amp;54143C7FF2C36106852573E700564DE3^Home</link></item><item><title>ITS Lessons >> Adequately invest and plan for the deployment of an Advanced Public Transportation System (APTS).</title><description><![CDATA[Evaluation of the Cape Cod Advanced Public Transit System Phases I and II – Final Report  (January 2003)          ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource     http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov]]></description><pubDate>02/26/2008 12:29:03 PM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/Lesson?OpenForm&amp;37FC150895D8890D852573E700549486^Home</link></item><item><title>ITS Lessons >> Consider changeable message sign (CMS) positioning, data archive requirements, and traffic demand when considering deployment of a dynamic late merge system.</title><description><![CDATA[Evaluation of 2004 Dynamic Late Merge System (28 December 2004)          ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource     http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov]]></description><pubDate>02/26/2008 12:28:34 PM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/Lesson?OpenForm&amp;48A36B69D2B6FC6B852573E30061CAA6^Home</link></item><item><title>ITS News >> International Benefits, Evaluation and Costs (IBEC) January 2008 Newsletter now available.</title><description><![CDATA[IBEC recaps 2007 events and looks forward to 2008 activities.          International Benefits, Evaluation and Costs Working Group     Source Link: http://www.ibec-its.co.uk]]></description><pubDate>01/08/2008 08:31:54 AM</pubDate><link>http://www.ibec-its.co.uk/?q=system/files/IBEC+Newsletter+January+2008.PDF</link></item><item><title>ITS Lessons >> Publicize the "back door" number of 511 as a means of addressing the problem of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)  511 Call Routing </title><description><![CDATA[511 Emerging Technology Issues: VoIP and Wi-Fi (December 2005)          ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource     http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov]]></description><pubDate>01/04/2008 02:14:28 PM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/Lesson?OpenForm&amp;94A0CCDE00DB852E852573B4005E4300^Home</link></item><item><title>ITS Lessons >> Clearly define information sharing procedures among agencies in an integrated Transportation Management Center-Computer Aided Dispatch system.</title><description><![CDATA[Computer-Aided Dispatch – Traffic Management Center Field Operational Test: State of Utah Final Report. 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(June 2006)          ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource     http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov]]></description><pubDate>01/04/2008 02:14:16 PM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/Lesson?OpenForm&amp;F8CE17FE2AD81E1C852573B200095FC6^Home</link></item><item><title>ITS Lessons >> Be aware of the challenges of disseminating travel information during disasters  in rural areas </title><description><![CDATA[Communicating with the Public Using ATIS During Disasters - Concept of Operations (28 March 2006)          ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource     http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov]]></description><pubDate>01/04/2008 02:14:13 PM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/Lesson?OpenForm&amp;618DF7C8ADAB2C53852573B0006C092C^Home</link></item><item><title>ITS Lessons >> Adequately planning and consider ATIS operational needs for communicating with the public during disasters </title><description><![CDATA[Communicating with the Public Using ATIS During Disasters - Concept of Operations (28 March 2006)          ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource     http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov]]></description><pubDate>01/04/2008 02:14:10 PM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/Lesson?OpenForm&amp;8E3E9AEDFE4F525E852573B000689A7C^Home</link></item><item><title>ITS Lessons >> Closely coordinate the content and delivery of travel information messages to the public during disasters.</title><description><![CDATA[Communicating with the Public Using ATIS During Disasters - Concept of Operations (28 March 2006)          ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource     http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov]]></description><pubDate>01/04/2008 02:14:07 PM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/Lesson?OpenForm&amp;65D7AB54B1E5559C852573B0005B9904^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 >> Carefully select vendors and develop contracts for animal detection systems. </title><description><![CDATA[Animal Vehicle Crash Mitigation Using Advanced Technology Phase I: Review, Design and Implementation (August 2006)          ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource     http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov]]></description><pubDate>01/04/2008 02:13:55 PM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/Lesson?OpenForm&amp;05673844CDA65AA38525739800573492^Home</link></item><item><title>ITS Lessons >> Thoroughly test, evaluate, and maintain animal detections systems.</title><description><![CDATA[Animal Vehicle Crash Mitigation Using Advanced Technology Phase I: Review, Design and Implementation (August 2006)          ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource     http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov]]></description><pubDate>01/04/2008 02:13:51 PM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/Lesson?OpenForm&amp;A40305E71EF6284D852573980055C242^Home</link></item></channel>
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