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Flexibility, innovation, and coordination are important to creating a culture of success for traffic monitoring programs.Transportation Research Board (TRB) Committee highlights successful traffic monitoring program strategies across the country.
Public perceptions of self-driving delivery vehicles have improved substantially in China as these systems deliver medical supplies, food, and disinfect streets during the COVID-19 virus outbreak.An online periodical reports on the acceptance of autonomous delivery systems in China.
European researchers offer suggestions for agencies seeking to encourage growth of sustainable transportation options such as automated shuttles.The recommendations offer various methods to influence rider habit, such as gamification of the service and public outreach.
Provide commuters with predictive traffic measures to improve trip planning and reduce congestion during peak hours.Santa-Clara County experience with intelligent traffic signals, real-time traffic data, intersection surveillance systems, and cloud technology with edge computing.
Connected Vehicle Vehicle-to-Infrastructure deployment in Tallahassee, FL realizes importance of field reviews, placement of devices, and roadway geography.As part of the Signal Phase and Timing (SPaT) Challenge, the City of Tallahassee is working to provide SPaT and geographic intersection description information to motorized and non-motorized road users through a connected transportation system.
State of the practice assessment identifies emerging trends in the procurement of CV technology; concludes that different procurement approaches have been and can be successfully used for purchasing CV equipment, systems, and services.USDOT commissioned study researches and assesses the current state of the practice on the procurement of connected vehicle technologies.
National Operations Center of Excellence (NOCoE) provides updates on operational SPaT Challenge deployments in recorded Webinar #10.Webinar details several operational SPaT deployments, with an emphasis on lessons learned and discussion that encompasses all stages from planning, procurement, installation, testing, and operations.
Emphasize data-driven mobilizations and incorporate Automated Speed Enforcement devices in vulnerable locations to minimize resource needs of speed-limit enforcement.A report from the GHSA summarizes the impacts of speeding violations and presents a number of recommended steps to reduce travelers' risk.
Greater adoption of CAV may result in long-term benefits but mid-term fluctuations for costs and congestion, according to predictive model.A simulation model evaluated the potential impacts of increasing connected and automated vehicle (CAV) market penetration.
Refine proper antenna placement on connected vehicles (particularly commercial vehicles) to reduce DSRC ‘shadow’ areas where DSRC signal is degraded.Lessons Learned from the Design/Build/Test Phase of the USDOT’s Connected Vehicle Pilot Program.
Connected vehicle deployers are encouraged to utilize multi-vendor outsourcing and to source suppliers early to create a collaborative environment that enables as much parallel work as possible.Lessons Learned from the Design/Build/Test Phase of the USDOT's Connected Vehicle Pilot Program.
Infrastructure integrating the next generation internet standard (IPV6) is crucial to support the future growth of connected vehicle networks.Lessons Learned from the Design/Build/Test Phase of the USDOT’s Connected Vehicle Pilot Program.
Cloud computing will be key to meeting many of the challenges to store and access the huge volume of big transportation data.Challenges and opportunities for handling the volume, velocity, and variety of transportation data and harnessing for decision-making purposes.
Consider road geometry carefully before implementing part-time shoulder use lanes.PTSU's effects are strongest along congested segments of road, but can be severely impacted by placement and positioning of ramps or merging lanes.
"Smart City" Planners are encouraged to emphasize the interconnectedness of mobility solutions with community goals, whether or not those solutions are perceived of as being high-tech.Michigan’s former transportation chief, Kirk Steudle, offers advice for aspiring Smart Cities
A simple decision tree model was preferred over more complex regression and neural network models when predicting winter road weather conditions in Iowa.The Iowa DOT is developing an approach to leverage the data already collected from assets and vehicles with a focus on the I-80 corridor to predict winter road conditions using artificial intelligence (AI).
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communications alone could provide enough information to replace or supplement existing traffic monitoring systems.Researchers developed and assessed a distributed framework for network-wide traffic monitoring and platoon information aggregation from V2V communications via dedicated short-range communications (DSRC).
Study finds that certain confined spaces prohibit the use of large aerial drones to inspect bridges; areas for improvement remain to reduce the training and skill required to operate these devices.MnDOT assessment of drone use as part of a risk- based approach to bridge inspection realizes safety, cost and quality improvements.
Probe vehicle data provide a "flexible and robust" basis for identifying inefficient arterial corridors.The Iowa DOT study used already-purchased traffic data in lieu of expensive field infrastructure to identify corridors in need of optimization.
National Operations Center of Excellence (NOCoE) provides updates on SPaT Challenge activities in recorded Webinar #7. Principal investigators discuss the status of operational SPaT deployments in the City of Las Vegas, Salt Lake City, and the Northern Virginia Test Bed.
Checklist for a successful deployment of the V2I Hub platform that facilitates communication between connected vehicle hardware and traffic control systems.V2I Hub Deployment Guide provides agencies a roadmap through the pre-deployment and post-deployment process to supplement existing agency procedures.
A Federal report highlights best practices for ITS programs that plan to implement connected vehicle (CV) technology.Guidance for short-, medium-, and long-term transportation planning efforts.
USDOT Identifies Effective Ownership and Governance Model Areas of Interest for a Full-Scale SCMS deployment for Connected Vehicles.USDOT-sponsored Security Credential Management System (SCMS) Deployment Governance and Ownership Workshop analyzes what it will take to establish a full-scale SCMS and governance entity to enable widespread connected vehicle deployment.
Implement proper management of curbside activities for rideshare services to maintain smooth traffic flow.Lessons Learned from a modeling study of congestion and operational impacts of new curb use scenarios related to rideshare services in Lisbon’s Central Business District (CBD).
Maintain stakeholder buy-in and engage the community throughout the design process to ensure your Travel Management and Coordination Center is successful.The suggestions, derived from San Luis Obispo County's own experiences creating and implementing their TMCC, provide useful detail to agencies looking to implement a TMCC in their own area.
Best practices to support the arrival of smart mobility for non-urban communities.Ohio's 33 Smart Mobility Corridor demonstrates how smaller cities can leverage intelligent transportation technology to improve congestion, safety, and employment access.
Obtain buy-in from on-the-ground staff to remain aware of potential effective, flexible solutions.The summary report, from Washington County, Oregon, briefly discussed some key strategies that assisted in keeping weather solutions under budgetary and resource constraints.
RSU triangulation techniques and inertial GPS solutions can improve geolocation accuracy for connected vehicles operating in dense urban environments.New York City CV Pilot considered location correction solutions to address GPS positioning challenges associated with the cities "urban canyons"
Beware that work zone construction equipment operating at low speed can block and interfere with portable traffic detection systems used to control variable speed limit systems in active work zones.Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) implements dynamic management of portable variable speed limit (PVSL) technology to reduce regulatory speed limits in active work spaces.
Take a collaborative approach to work constructively with private transit providers on regulatory approaches. Strategies for public agencies looking to constructively engage with operators of private transit services.
Include technical, operations, and legal personnel in stakeholder meetings to address the requirements of the CV deployment and ensure that participants' privacy is being maintainedSuccess Stories from the USDOT’s Connected Vehicle Pilot Program
Incorporate standardized over-the-air update procedures to permit efficient firmware updates for connected vehicle devices.Success Stories from the USDOT’s Connected Vehicle Pilot Program.
Consider installing additional vehicle detection equipment if it is determined that there is not sufficient market penetration for CV traffic signal control applications to work at their full potentialSuccess Stories from the USDOT’s Connected Vehicle Pilot Program
Use on-board connected vehicle (CV) technology and SPaT / MAP infrastructure messages to prevent wrong way entries on reversible express lanes.Success Stories from the USDOT’s Connected Vehicle Pilot Program
Provide trip itineraries in personalized traveler information platforms based around cost, time, and user preferences to influence travelers to change their behaviors.The Trip Itinerary Optimization platform was developed to optimize trip itineraries in accordance with realistic daily constraints and unique circumstances of individual travelers.
The Tampa Connected Vehicle Pilot Program investigates damage to roadside units (RSUs) near lightning strikes and improves transient surge immunity by verifying nearby support structures are properly grounded.Success Stories from the USDOT’s Connected Vehicle Pilot Program.
Perform early real-world testing of connected vehicle technology with actual infrastructure in place to verify end-to-end system/application performance U.S. Department of Transportation Free Public Webinar Series on the Connected Vehicle Pilot Sites System Design Process
Perform outreach to snowplow drivers to address privacy and distraction concerns prior to successful deployment of snowplow dash cam integration into 511.The Minnesota Department of Transportation installed dash cameras on snowplows and linked the feeds to their traveler information system.
In work zone areas, dynamic message signs are most effective at night and when alerting drivers of the presence of workers.Simulator and field testing of dynamic message signs use in work areas.
In-vehicle work zone messages prove to be more effective than portable roadside dynamic message signs.The University of Minnesota's Department of Mechanical Engineering tested several interfaces for relaying work zone messages to drivers including a roadside, portable changeable message sign, a smartphone presenting only auditory messages, and a smartphone presenting audio-visual messages.
The signal quality and message integrity of DSRC-based V2V applications that alert drivers of reduced visibility and dangerous road weather conditions are maintained even in foggy environments.University researchers simulate the influence of fog density on the performance of Dedicated Short Range Communications (DSRC).
Industry Experts Offer Recommendations for Enterprise-wide Security Controls for the Connected Vehicle Environment.Report provides a series of lessons learned for developing security systems around Connected Vehicles.
A Smart City must address real-world challenges, not just deploy technology. A summary report of key takeaways from applications for USDOT’s Smart City Challenge
Agencies that manage multimodal transportation corridors can use AMS methodology with ICM decision support systems to facilitate predictive, real-time, and scenario-based decision-making.Analysis, Modeling, and Simulation (AMS) assessment of Integrated Corridor Management (ICM) on I-15 in San Diego.
Post warning messages on DMS that describe how drivers should react to hazardous conditions rather than just notifying them of the hazard ahead.Testing effectiveness of dynamic message sign warnings in foggy conditions.
Use text-only messages instead of graphic-aided messages on dynamic message signs during traffic slow-downs.Findings from a traffic analysis, driver surveys, and driving simulator experiment used to evaluate the impacts of dynamic message signs (DMS).
Collect traffic and travel time data from all traffic lanes because travel times can vary substantially between lanes.The Georgia Department of Transportation studied three different travel speed monitoring technologies in work zones.
USDOT provides advice for state DOTs considering deployment of connected vehicle technology.The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) releases seven basic steps for states and infrastructure owners/operators to follow when they are considering deployments for connected vehicle technology.
Deploy automated speed enforcement with dynamic "your speed" signs in work zones to heighten visual attention from drivers.Study evaluating different automated speed enforcement strategies in Minnesota.
Automate collection of parking occupancy data when traditional parking surveys lack resolution and sample size to support large-scale demand-responsive parking management systems.San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency’s (SFMTA) experience managing a large-scale demand-responsive parking system.
Use a local SQL Lite database with positional data to improve the performance of GIS applicationsEvaluation of the Wyoming DOT's Road Condition Reporting Application
Use a modular project structure and focus on high priority objectives and project components when deploying complex ITS projects such as those with connected vehicle technologies. Program management experience during the Safety Pilot Model Deployment in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Pavement friction sensors should target travel lanes instead of shoulder areas where wet pavement can persist causing VSL systems to reduce traffic speeds without need.Experience using pavement friction sensors to trigger variable speed limit (VSL) systems in Texas.
Future ICM systems will require new technical skill sets. Involve management across multiple levels to help agencies understand each other’s needs, capabilities, and priorities.Experience implementing an Integrated Corridor Management (ICM) System in San Diego.
Variable speed limit system site selection should be rigorous and incorporate analysis of existing speed profiles and roadway ingress/egress characteristics to assure proper spacing of VSL systems and sensor inputs.An evaluation of variable speed limit (VSL) systems under a variety of operational conditions.
Motivating forces to cultivate a culture for Real Time Ridesharing, as well as experience in beta testing systems are necessary for the successful adoption of a Ridesharing programSanta Barbara Dynamic Ridesharing Pilot Program
Standardize reporting and communication processes for partnering agencies when developing a regional travel management center.Regional travel management and coordination center implementation experiences of the Lower Savannah Aging, Disability & Transportation Resource Center in South Carolina.
LiDAR scanning systems collect huge amounts of geospatial data in a very short time; plan for major data reduction efforts that require intensive computing, software development, and technical expertise.A review of highway inventory data collection methods vital to the implementation of the Highway Safety Manual (HSM) at the state level.
When implementing congestion pricing, considerations must be made for the impact dynamic tolling will have on travel choice and behavior among a specific region and/or corridor’s travelers.Seattle/Lake Washington Corridor (S/LWC)’s Urban Partnership Agreement (UPA) corridor users’ experiences with congestion pricing and its impact on their travel behavior.
Verify that proposed innovations and technologies will operate as advertised.An example of supplementing existing permanent ITS.
Plan to recalibrate traffic sensors to accommodate lane shifts and other changes near work zones.Experience using multi-jurisdictional ITS to support freeway work zone operations.
Plan adequate time to calibrate Bluetooth readers to maximize accuracy and reliability.Experience using Bluetooth to support traffic mobility monitoring in Salt Lake City.
Periodically assess the accuracy and reliability of parking management vehicle sensors and predictive algorithms to assure performance under a variety of weather conditions and traffic situations.Experiences from deploying a pilot parking management system in Cape Cod, MA
Variable advisory speed limit (VASL) systems encourage drivers to slow down gradually as they approach rural work zones.An investigation of work zone traffic control in Missouri
Deploy arterial travel time detection systems incrementally to allow time to identify issues and fine-tune performance.A review of arterial travel time technology in the United States and the United Kingdom
Avoid unnecessarily restrictive requirements and ambiguous terms in bid documents.Experience implementing real-time travel time information systems on I-35 in Minnesota.
Consider the spatial environment in which a wireless technology is planned to assure signal reception will be sufficient to support V2I applications.Experience deploying DSRC and cellular communications in Oakland County, Michigan.
Use in-vehicle audible alerts in addition to visual safety alerts to improve speed limit compliance.A 500-participant Minnesota Road Fee Test Study investigated technologies to charge mileage-based user fees and improve compliance with traffic control devices.
Separately deploying mileage-based user fee and in-vehicle safety alert functions helps ensure each technology has the best opportunity for user acceptance.The 500-participant Minnesota Road Fee Test Study investigated technologies to charge mileage-based user fees and improve compliance with traffic control devices.
Placing detectors and deploying transit signal priority should be done to maximize benefits for transit vehicles while minimizing delay for other vehicles.TSP bus and light rail deployments at intersections in San Francisco and Salt Lake City, Utah
Familiarize travelers with active traffic management applications and use visible police presence when initiating ATM operations to improve pedestrian safety.A synthesis of active traffic management (ATM) deployment experience.
Avoid using blank messages on dynamic message signs (DMS) including dashes for travel time applications as drivers may not understand these signs or assume they are broken.Findings from focus groups that evaluate the usefulness of hybrid static-dynamic signs in Florida.
Install detection sensors overhead on existing signal mast heads when possible, instead of using in-ground sensors to reduce both initial costs and maintenance costs.The experience of Midtown in Motion project by NYC DOT with advanced signal control systems.
Ensure good data quality to successfully integrate weather alert system based upon Road Weather Information Systems.Caltrans District 3 experience in implementing a weather alert notification system in a Regional Transportation Management Center
In planning for a demand-responsive pricing based parking management system, involve executive leadership, seek strong intellectual foundations, strike the right balance between complexity and simplicity, and emphasize data collection and project evaluation.San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency’s experience in implementing advanced parking management (Interim Results).
Provide written procedures and training for issuing warnings to Regional Transportation Management Center operators for successful weather integration. Lessons from the evaluation of the Caltrans District 3 experience in implementing a weather alert notification system
Consider implementing interim traffic management systems (ITMS) for long-term construction projects.Lessons Learned in the Palm Beach ITMS Deployment and Operation
Develop a plan for the continued maintenance and sustainment of new mobile transit applications utilizing transit open data, to minimize the risk that application developers will stop supporting the applications.Experience from Government Open Data Applications Contests
Design a trip planning website to capture and convey real-world factors such as gas prices and congestion information.Evaluation of a Multimodal Trip Planning System (MMTPS) in Northeastern Illinois
Deploying advanced wayfinding technologies in transit agencies present communications, legal, institutional, and technical challengesReview of wayfinding technologies and deployments within nine U.S. metropolitan areas
Use the self-evaluation and integration planning process to create wider awareness of the benefits of weather integration to improve TMC operations.Experience from four Transportation Management Centers' efforts to identify and implement strategies to meet their weather integration needs.
Focus on the integration of business processes at the institutional or programmatic level rather than at the operations level.Experience from industry experts in the United States
Ensure machine vision cameras are aligned to properly detect the onset of a queue.Experience with advanced queue detection systems in Minnesota.
Operating headway-based transit service during high frequency service hours can reduce bus bunching.Analysis of bus dispatch system data from Portland, Oregon.
Allow one agency to be in charge of the procurement process when implementing ITS technologies designed to coordinate services between urban and rural transit systems.A rural ITS demonstration in Poinciana, Florida.
Provide at least the recommended minimum distance between a GPS antenna and a radio antenna on a transit vehicle.A rural ITS demonstration in Poinciana, Florida.
Using Analysis, Modeling, and Simulation (AMS) to Determine if Integrated Corridor Management (ICM) can Improve Corridor OperationsLessons Learned from the San Diego I-15 Integrated Corridor Management AMS Project
Enhance traffic flow in a regional, multi-state corridor by using vehicle probes to monitor real-time traffic conditions. 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.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.Smart Corridor experience in Atlanta, Georgia
Be prepared to use local resources to service mission critical system components, and provide ongoing O&M training to maximize system benefits.Washoe County’s experience implementing a comprehensive transit ITS program.
Consider procuring computer and network hardware independently when feasible and procure right-sized systems.Washoe County’s experience implementing a comprehensive transit ITS program.
Do not expect to see significant operations staff reductions due to implementing ITS technologies, but do expect service improvements using the same staff levels.Washoe County’s experience implementing a comprehensive transit ITS program.
Identify champions early to facilitate communications, project management, and staff ownership for successful deployment of a comprehensive transit ITS program.Washoe County’s experience implementing a comprehensive transit ITS program.
For a comprehensive transit ITS deployment program, select an agency project manager with skills in planning, information technology, and communications.Washoe County’s experience implementing a comprehensive transit ITS program.
Encourage staff to find creative and efficient uses of ITS to improve operations through better communications.Washoe County’s experience implementing a comprehensive transit ITS program.
Weigh in the advantages of procuring new information technology (IT) assets, and maintain an asset management system that details new IT inventory.Washoe County’s experience implementing a comprehensive transit ITS program.
To avoid surprises after implementation of a comprehensive transit ITS program, perform a detailed analysis of costs for operations and maintenance during the project planning phase.Washoe County’s experience implementing a comprehensive transit ITS program.
In deploying a comprehensive transit ITS program, develop strategies and requirements for planning, procurement, implementation, and ongoing operations.Washoe County’s experience implementing a comprehensive transit ITS program.
Expect agency's information technology (IT) operations and maintenance budget to increase in order to train qualified IT staff to maintain a new suite of hardware and software.Washoe County's experience implementing a comprehensive transit ITS program.
Ensure that the management responsible for transit ITS planning is knowledgeable on agency’s labor contracts and how labor contracts affect effective utilization of ITS tools.Washoe County’s experience implementing a comprehensive transit ITS program.
Designate the agency project manager as the single point of contact with the contractor and evaluate track record of contractor’s project management.Washoe County’s experience implementing a comprehensive transit ITS program.
Ensure proper placement of variable speed limit (VSL) signs in a work zone and operate the VSL system consistently on a long term basis.Virginia’s experience using variable speed limit signs in a work zone
Plan carefully and test technologies rigurously prior to deployment when seeking support for ITS deployments on public transit.Deployment of the technologies within the SmartBus Project in Chattanooga.
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
Develop a long-term ITS vision and use systems engineering processes to successfully manage ITS deployments.Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority's experience in deploying transit ITS
Develop long-term vision and goals for agency’s ITS program and ensure timely completion of long lead-time activities to support future ITS initiatives.Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority's experience in deploying transit ITS
Commit to testing the new systems thoroughly, develop an acceptance matrix to document status of testing, and perform verification and validation before introducing them to support agency’s transportation operations.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.Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority's experience in deploying transit ITS
Integrate Road Weather Information Systems program and Transportation Management Centers to improve internal operations practices.Evaluated based on the experience of the Utah DOT's integration of their Weather Operations/RWIS Program with Traffic Operations.
Tailor the standard systems engineering process model to suit an agency’s ITS deployment scale and needs.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.Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority's experience in deploying transit ITS
Consider using virtual servers and ensure that all applications use a single database engine in order to reduce time and human capital required to maintain the additional IT infrastructure warranted for ITS.Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority's experience in deploying transit ITS
Reach out to a broad range of stakeholders and deploy early the projects that demonstrate easy-to-see benefits to build momentum for agency’s ITS program.Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority's experience in deploying transit ITS
Invest in high accuracy road weather information to ensure greater usage and reduce winter maintenance costs.Case studies of Iowa, Nevada, and Michigan experience
Perform adequate analyses and tests to design, calibrate and validate the capabilities of a bridge security monitoring system in order to reduce false alarms.Experience from iFlorida Model Deployment
Beware of costs, utility, reliability, and maintenance issues in deploying a statewide transportation network monitoring system. Statewide systems implementation 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. 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.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.Statewide systems implementation experience from iFlorida Model Deployment
Design traffic video transmission systems around the constraints of bandwidth limitations and provide provisions for remote configuration of video compression hardware.Statewide systems implementation experience from iFlorida Model Deployment
Deploy a variable speed limit system only after the software systems required to support it are mature and reliable. 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. Statewide systems implementation 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.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.Statewide systems implementation experience from iFlorida Model Deployment
Use simple menu choices for 511 traveler information and realize that the majority of callers are seeking en route information while already encountering congestion.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.Statewide systems implementation experience from iFlorida Model Deployment
Strengthen the ability to coordinate and manage operations for planned special events by co-locating a traffic management center with a public safety center with representatives from police, fire and 9-1-1.Experience from Montgomery County, Maryland using ITS for planned special events.
Use portable ITS equipment to monitor and control traffic flow at major signalized intersections located at entrance and exit points near planned special events.Experience from Dutchess County, New York using ITS for planned special events in a rural area.
When implementing traveler information systems that promote voluntary changes in travel behavior, incorporate functions for feedback, advice, and action-planning.Experience with Mobility Management in Japan.
Plan your system to accommodate future expansion.A Utah Department of Transportation Experience from the expansion of the CommuterLink intelligent transportation system.
Maintain ownership of the work zone ITS system and monitor vendor's work diligently to assure proper system operation.North Carolina's experience implementing ITS solutions in work zones.
Use Analysis, Modeling, and Simulation (AMS) to identify gaps, determine constraints, and invest in the best combination of Integrated Corridor Management (ICM) strategies.Experience with the AMS framework on the ICM Test Corridor, San Francisco.
Be aware that integration of advanced transportation management systems, regardless of size, creates challenges throughout project deployment.Experience implementing an ATMS is Fort Collins, Colorado.
Implement smart parking systems at sites that experience high parking demand, are located close to a major freeway or arterial, and are configured to accommodate parking sensors at entrances and exits to promote accurate parking counts.Experience with smart parking in Oakland, California
Beware that modeling may not be a suitable substitute for before-after studies of ITS integration projects.Experience from Minnesota's Traveler Information Guidance and Emergency Routing (TIGER) Project.
Study the surrounding area for topographical encumbrances and radio interference when deploying wireless communication projects for traffic and parking management. 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. The Chicago, Illinois and Montgomery County, Maryland experience in procuring and developing advanced parking information system hardware and software.
Incorporate real-time data collection capabilities when updating traffic signals to better target signal maintenance needs.From the 2007 National Traffic Signal Report Card Technical Report.
Use the ITE Traffic Signal Self-Assessment to help make the case for increased staffing and funding to support traffic signal programs.From the 2007 National Traffic Signal Operations Report Card Technical Report
Use either a late lane merge system or an early lane merge system, but not both, based on agency goals and objectives for improving work zone operations. Case study of wok zone ITS applications in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Consider and evaluate user needs when designing communication infrastructure.Experience from the smart parking field test at the Rockridge, Oakland BART station.
Employ sensors that can account for a range of parking lot vehicle movements.Experience from the smart parking field test at the Rockridge, Oakland BART station.
Anticipate project delays and allocate sufficient time and funding to address key project variables.Experience from the smart parking field test at the Rockridge, Oakland BART station.
Keep technical solutions open-ended in the early stages of an ITS research project, and follow a research oriented contract vehicle.Experience from the New York Advanced Traveler Information System (ATIS) Implementation and Integration Project
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
Prepare in advance for severe weather by staffing enough snow plow operators and ensuring that public information systems will be updated with current weather and road conditions.Experience from the 2007 winter storm emergency response in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Involve end users and regional stakeholders, follow agency protocol for software development and release, and gain upper management support when designing and developing an Integrated Incident Management System.Experience with the deployment of an Integrated Incident Management System in New York City
Recognize that deployment delays can lead to a ripple effect of challenges that affect project deployment progress.Great Lakes ITS project management experience with deployment delays associated with the Airport ITS Integration Project.
Develop a project champion succession plan within participating organizations to avoid orphaning a project.The Great Lakes ITS project management experience from a change in political leadership.
Beware that inter-agency funding arrangements can lead to delays in awarding and executing project contracts.The experience of Wayne County and the Wayne County Airport Authority in securing earmarked funds and executing contracts.
Identify key design issues in the deployment of advanced parking management systems (APMS).Experience from APMS deployment sites.
Examine route-specific opportunities and constraints, and assess corridor market potential for transit services prior to implementing BRT running way improvements.National experience developing BRT
Involve all appropriate stakeholders in a formal and collaborative manner during each phase of the advanced parking management systems (APMS) project.Experience from APMS deployment sites.
Consider the impact of different technical and design factors when making cost estimates for advanced parking management systems (APMS).Experience from APMS deployment sites.
Ensure proper operations and maintenance of advanced parking management systems (APMS)Experience from APMS deployment sites.
Utilize transportation tools in communications, traffic control, and monitoring and prediction to maximize the ability of the highway network to support evacuation operations.Experience nationwide in the successful use of the transportation network in emergency evacuations with advance notice.
Include public and private sector transportation organizations as stakeholders in emergency evacuation operations and involve them in the preparedness and response planning.Experience nationwide in the successful use of the transportation network in emergency evacuations with advance notice.
Utilize ITS technologies to improve highway efficiency in emergency evacuations with advance notice.Experience nationwide in the successful use of the transportation network in emergency evacuations with advance notice.
Use a common Concept of Operations for evacuation operations that clarifies stakeholder roles and defines coordination activities for all operational phases of the evacuation.Usefulness of a shared transportation operations plan in emergency evacuations with advance notice.
Make aggressive use of marketing to increase call volume and improve cost efficiency of 511 services deployment.Experience from nine 511 system deployments.
Consider various toll methods to push traffic demand away from peak hours.The Washington State Department of Transportation’s experience with planning for tolling implementation.
Draw on the strengths of complementary relationships between the public and private sectors for successful implementation of ITS projects.The E-470 Public Highway Authority’s experience in forging public-private partnerships for design, construction, operations, and maintenance of an electronic toll highway facility.
Improve overall usefulness of a closed-circuit television (CCTV) camera by expanding the coverage, color-vision features, and operational availability of the camera. Monroe County, New York's experience in ITS camera deployment and system integration.
Coordinate extensively with agency staff and vendors when integrating a Transportation Management Center with Computer Aided Dispatch Systems.Utah's experience with integrating a Transportation Management Center with Computer Aided Dispatch systems.
Clearly define information sharing procedures among agencies in an integrated Transportation Management Center-Computer Aided Dispatch system.Utah's experience with integrating a Transportation Management Center with Computer Aided Dispatch systems.
Build a strong partnership between transportation and public safety agencies, and establish clear operational rules from the start.An experience operating a CAD-TMC (Computer-Aided Dispatch - Traffic Management Center) in Washington State.
Prepare traveler information Web sites for high usage under emergency or disaster conditions.Experience from the nation's top traffic and transit information Web sites.
Focus on usability when designing traffic information Web sites.Experience from the nation's top traffic and transit information Web sites.
Assess what users want when developing a traffic information Web site.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.The experience of several of the nation's top traffic and transit information Web site developers.
Collect high quality data with committed workers to help ensure reliable and consistent 511 services for tourism. Kentucky's experience offering tourism related services through its 511 Travel System.
Ensure users have easy access to 511 operators and tourism information.Kentucky's experience offering tourism related services through its 511 Travel System.
Understand user and usability issues surrounding the development and deployment of kiosks and Interactive Voice Response (IVR) systems.Experience from the Lake Tahoe Coordinated Transit System.
Be aware of operational issues regarding the development of coordinated transit systemsExperience from the Lake Tahoe Coordinated Transit System.
Consider the implications of ITS transit technologies on operational efficiencies.Experience from the Lake Tahoe Coordinated Transit System.
Be aware of the challenges of disseminating travel information during disasters in rural areas.Experiences of a panel of experts in disaster information dissemination.
Closely coordinate the content and delivery of travel information messages to the public during disasters.Experiences of a panel of experts in disaster information dissemination.
Adequately plan for the ATIS operational needs for communicating with the public during disasters.Experiences of a panel of experts in disaster information dissemination.
Adopt best practices for integrating emergency information into Transportation Management Center (TMC) operations to improve performance and increase public mobility, safety and security.Experience from 38 TMCs across the country.
Invest in research and development for emergency integration.Experience from 38 TMCs across the country.
Extend the application of emergency integration best practices to further improve emergency operations.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.Experience from 38 TMCs across the country.
Plan for the transport of special need populations, such as nursing home residents, during no-notice evacuations by advance identification of wheelchair accessible buses and shelters.Experience from a no-notice evacuation moving residents from nursing homes to escape the plume from a hazardous-materials fire.
Plan for the transport of special need populations, such as prisoners, during no-notice evacuations by advance identification of the line of authority as well as the potential evacuation routes.Experience from no-notice evacuations transporting prisoners from a county jail to a safe zone.
Consult with traffic engineers early in the process of no-notice evacuations to secure the use of traffic management resources and to identify routes for evacuation and re-entry.Experience from an emergency incident in which 3,000 residents were evacuated under no-notice conditions due to a toxic chemical spill.
Establish a centralized database for all winter maintenance-related weather information.An Idaho Transportation Department experience in Road-Weather Information System integration.
Maximize the value of an RWIS investment for maintenance staff through follow-on staff training and usage tracking.An Idaho Transportation Department experience in Road-Weather Information System integration.
Integrate various types of road weather information to promote utilization by the public.An Idaho Transportation Department experience in Road-Weather Information System integration.
Consider the pros and cons of performance bonds as they may not be appropriate for all types of procurements.The Riverside Transit Agency experience with the terms and conditions for procuring equipment and software for automatic vehicle location (AVL) and computer-aided dispatch (CAD).
Exercise careful planning in preparation for issuing an RFP to help mitigate cost, schedule, and performance risks.The Riverside Transit Agency experience with the methods of award and terms and conditions used to procure equipment and software for automatic vehicle location (AVL) and computer-aided dispatch (CAD).
Consider issuing separate awards for specific project components when procuring divergent technologies, equipment, or services.The Riverside Transit Agency experience with the methods used to procure equipment and software for automatic vehicle location (AVL) and computer-aided dispatch (CAD).
Identify a single agency to be responsible for maintenance of an emergency vehicle preemption system.The experience of multiple agencies with emergency vehicle preemption systems.
Conduct rigorous testing prior to deployment of an emergency preemption system to avoid potential problems and negative system impacts.The experience of multiple agencies with emergency vehicle preemption systems.
Employ the core set of measures, as appropriate, to measure customer satisfaction with 511.Experience from Implementing a Standard Evaluation Approach and Measures as Part of the Arizona 511 Model Deployment.
Address the technical issues associated with using Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone systems to access 511 and other N11 services.Experience from an exploration of 511 Emerging Technology Issues
Adhere to the proposed standard evaluation approach in order to facilitate high response rates and to collect reliable data on 511 implementation.Experience from Implementing a Standard Evaluation Approach and Measures as Part of the Arizona 511 Model Deployment.
Carefully consider the overall design and content of the 511 customer survey questions. Experience from Implementing a Standard Evaluation Approach and Measures as Part of the Arizona 511 Model Deployment.
Pursue a vigorous 511 marketing program, especially to promote new types of information targeted to specific user groups.An Arizona Department of Transportation experience in 511 implementation.
Expect to spend time and effort in testing and refining the voice recognition features of a 511 system.An Arizona Department of Transportation experience in 511 implementation.
Incorporate mechanisms for capturing user feedback for system evaluation, including the ability to intercept incoming 511 calls for survey or focus group recruitment.An Arizona Department of Transportation experience in 511 implementation.
Perform System Monitoring of 511 Systems.A national experience with the development and deployment of 511 Systems.
Install an electronic transit card system to enhance rural transit agency performance and coordinate human service transportation between agencies to achieve more efficient services.New Mexico's experience with the implementation of Intelligent Coordinated Transit Smart Card Technology
Anticipate challenges in planning and deploying smart card technology in a rural environment.New Mexico's experience with the implementation of Intelligent Coordinated Transit Smart Card Technology.
Involve and collaborate with a broad range of users during software design, development, testing, and deployment to increase the return on investment.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.
Develop a user-oriented system for displaying travel time messages on dynamic messages signs. Four American Cities' experiences with Travel Time Messaging on Dynamic Message Signs.
Employ the use of critical ITS technologies in the emergency management of transportation operations during biohazard incidents.Application of technology for transportation operations in biohazard emergencies.
Use the U.S. Department of Transportation's Biohazard Operational Concept as a blueprint to guide the development of a biohazard event management plan.Recommendations for defining the organizational structure, processes and policies for transportation management during a biohazard incident.
Manage response to a biohazard emergency using Emergency Activation Levels, an Incident Management System, and Emergency Operations Centers.Recommendations for defining the system of direction and control of a state DOT for transportation management during a biohazard incident.
Treat maintenance staff as customers and beneficiaries of ATIS information.Washington's experience in deploying five Advanced Traveler Information System (ATIS) projects and developing a standardized approach for evaluating ATIS projects.
Treat system operators as the client and consider their perspectives during ATIS project development.Washington's experience in deploying five Advanced Traveler Information System (ATIS) projects and developing a standardized approach for evaluating ATIS projects.
Consider how implementing an ATIS system will impact staffing and training requirements.Washington's experience in deploying five Advanced Traveler Information System (ATIS) projects and developing a standardized approach for evaluating ATIS projects.
Consider that ATIS deployment in rural and/or remote areas presents special challenges.Washington's experience in deploying five Advanced Traveler Information System (ATIS) projects and developing a standardized approach for evaluating ATIS projects.
Beware of the likely trade-off between a decrease in the frequency of right-angle crashes and an increase in the frequency of rear-end crashes when considering installation of red-light-cameras.Experience from a national evaluation of red-light cameras
Use transit intelligent transportation systems (ITS) technologies in rural areas to save agency staff time and create a more user-friendly system.The experience of several states in the implementation of ITS to rural transit.
Provide drivers with sufficient managed lane information that can be easily disseminated and understood. A guidance provided by the Texas Transportation Institute on providing user information in managed lanes facilities.
Balance project goals against the constraints and capabilities of project partners.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.Virginia DOT’s experience integrating data from public works and public safety agencies.
Anticipate the need for additional training during the initial post-deployment period to help ensure that system operators are familiar with all new features and procedures.Virginia DOT’s experience integrating data from public works and public safety agencies.
Develop early deployment and rapid prototyping strategies to improve the project development process.Virginia DOT’s experience integrating data from public works and public safety agencies.
Deploy ITS technologies including Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) and Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) for dispatchers and responders in traffic incident management.Experience from the Florida Highway Patrol
Consider changeable message sign (CMS) positioning, data archive requirements, and traffic demand when considering deployment of a dynamic late merge system.Experience of the Minnesota Department of Transportation in deploying a dynamic late merge system.
Promote local use of archived data for performance monitoring as a means of improving the interpretation of system performance at the national level. National experience using archived traffic detector data for monitoring highway performance.
Follow accepted guidelines to create concise, effective messages to communicate to the public using Dynamic Message Signs (DMS).Guidance from a Dynamic Message Sign handbook and from the use of DMSs in metropolitan areas.
Use recommended practices to provide accurate travel time messages to the public using Dynamic Message Signs (DMS).Experiences and guidance from the use of DMSs in metropolitan areas.
Limit CMS message length to allow for adequate reading time at high speeds.Best practices for use of CMS shared from several states.
Strike a balance between CMS content and the driver's ability to read at 65 mph when posting AMBER alerts.The experience of several states regarding AMBER alerts.
Assure accurate late train arrival forecasts in support of a Connection Protection system.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.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.Experience of the Utah Transit Authority in implementing a Connection Protection program for rail-to-bus passenger transfers in Salt Lake City.
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
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
Minimize technical issues encountered with integrating ITS components by planning for issues and developing solutions prior to project implementation.TriMet’s experience with the deployment of Transit Tracker in Portland Oregon.
Recognize the value of other agencies' experiences when planning an ITS project.TriMet's experience with the deployment of Transit Tracker in Portland Oregon.
Involve both public and private sectors in disseminating emergency management and disaster recovery information A nationwide evaluation of Advanced Traveler Information Systems and emergency management
Recognize potential institutional issues when deploying an ITS system.TriMet’s experience with the deployment of Transit Tracker in Portland Oregon.
Follow a rigorous financial approach for estimating the true costs & savings from outsourcing highway maintenance services.Experiences from Massachusetts, Virginia, Oklahoma, Texas, Florida and British Columbia in outsourcing highway maintenance services.
Coordinate extensively with other stakeholder agencies.New Mexico’s experience planning, deployment and operating a work zone traffic and incident management system.
Use ITS to implement a reliable communications system in work zones.New Mexico’s experience in planning, deploying and operating a work zone traffic and incident management system.
Ensure initial and ongoing success of ITS deployments by providing sufficient start-up time, maintaining flexibility, and performing maintenance needs in-house.New Mexico’s experience with planning, deployment and operating a work zone traffic and incident management system.
Utilize technology sharing and training opportunities to form mutually beneficial relationships for successful incident management programs.Cincinnati metro area’s experience with incident management.
Investigate procurement alternatives of leasing, buying, or building equipment to minimize operations and maintenance costs.Montana Department of Transportation's experience in procuring hardware and software for the statewide 511 traveler information system.
Allocate adequate staff time for planning and management oversight to monitor progress and address issues.Montana Department of Transportation's experience in human resource and personnel management during implementation of the statewide 511 traveler information system.
Provide accurate and timely road condition and weather forecast information to rural travelers in cold weather regions.Montana Department of Transportation’s experience in designing and deploying the statewide 511 traveler information system.
Anticipate and plan for delays in deployment related to weather and the physical environment.Alaska DOT&PF’s experience integrating a common technology into ITS and IT plans.
Identify innovative solutions for deploying Information Stations that report real-time data for weather and traffic monitoring in the event of a hurricane.Experience from nine transportation management projects on hurricane evacuation preparedness.
Develop partnerships for a cost-effective approach to deploy remote traffic count stations that will provide real-time traffic data during a hurricane evacuation.Experience from nine transportation management projects on hurricane evacuation preparedness.
Adopt adequate and thorough procurement processes which cover purchases of both standardized commodity type equipment and highly complex integrated ITS components.Silicon Valley Smart Corridor’s experience with procuring equipment for the development of an integrated freeway, arterial and incident management system.
Design the 511 system to handle the surge in call volume during major events.A national experience with the development and deployment of 511 Systems.
Perform before-research to determine what customers want from 511 services and continue to evaluate the system after implementation.A national experience with the development and deployment of 511 Systems.
Make sure 511 Systems are customer and market driven to help ensure they are utilized by travelers.A national experience with the development and deployment of 511 Systems.
Understand that deployment costs of 511 systems will vary based on system capabilities and anticipate the challenges of identifying these costs early in the process.A national experience with the development and deployment of 511 Systems.
Recognize that interoperability is becoming an important issue in achieving the vision of a nationwide 511 system.A national experience with the development and deployment of 511 Systems.
Improve management and operational procedures during a natural disaster by extending and supporting communication systems and networks. A Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) experience with Tropical Storm Allison's effect on the Houston Metropolitan Transportation system.
Provide ITS training for transit systems managers, operators, and maintenance personnel when deploying Advanced Public Transportation Systems.Recommendations for deploying ITS for transit in Birmingham, Alabama.
Develop ways to raise awareness among businesses to promote advanced traveler information sources to their customers.An Acadia National Park experience in ITS deployment.
Consider potential system enhancements to meet heavy demand.Utah DOT’s experience managing the development and deployment of arterial and freeway management systems
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.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.Five rural transit agencies' experiences in applying ITS to rural transit.
Enable and enforce managed lane facilities using various ITS tools.The experience of four State DOTs and Canada in enforcing managed lanes facilities.
Employ a proactive approach for building public awareness of the project requiring a work zone and deliver accurate information to the public. The experiences of four state DOTs using ITS in work zones.
Get stakeholders involved in the process to increase the chances for successfully implementing a Wireless Enhanced 9-1-1 system.Experience from the New York State Wireless Enhanced 9-1-1 Project
Design the system to withstand the demands of the physical environment in which it will be deployed.Virginia's experience implementing a pilot automatic vehicle location (AVL) system in an urban winter maintenance operations setting.
Design and tailor system technology to deliver information of useful quality and quantity, that the user can reasonably absorb.Virginia's experience implementing a pilot automatic vehicle location (AVL) system in an urban winter maintenance operations setting
Implement 511 using the Guidelines issued by the 511 Deployment Coalition.The Florida Department of Transportation's experience with implementing a regional ATIS program in the Miami tri-county region
Identify all transportation, incident management, and emergency response entities and strive to resolve issues with semantics and terminology among different agencies.The experiences in multi-agency coordination, emergency response, and transportation operations within the National Capital Region on September 11, 2001.
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.
Target training and documentation to reduce barriers to maintenance personnel's adoption of a roadway weather information system.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.Experience deploying ITS for transit service in a suburban area
Use speed warning signs on dangerous curves to reduce speeds of trucks.Colorado DOT utilizes low cost system to reduce truck speeds on mountain passes.
Provide traveler information in rural areas to allow for good travel decisions in inclement weather and construction season.Oregon DOTs experience with rural traveler information systems.
Deploy ITS systems strategically to achieve benefits.San Antonio’s experience with integration of freeway and arterial management systems.
Integrate freeway and alternate route operations to achieve greater benefits.San Antonio’s experience with integration of freeway and arterial management systems.
Use ITS Standards to achieve interchangeability and interoperability for Dynamic Message Signs.Experience of nine agencies using Dynamic Message Signs built to NTCIP specifications.
Integrate market research in the planning process for consumer-oriented projects.Experience in the deployment of a traveler information system for Interstate 95
Establish a working group among public sector partners to address liability issues.A Phoenix area experience with establishing procedures for cross jurisdictional signal control.
Identify methods to distribute automated vehicle identification tags to improve market penetration when collecting arterial travel speed information.San Antonio's experience with automated vehicle identification tags.
Consider reconfiguring and integrating existing roadway management IT systems whenever possible to save costs associated with implementing new systems.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.Phoenix and Seattle’s experiences with coordinating traffic signal timing across jurisdictional boundaries.
Involve the private sector in the implementation of multiple advanced traveler information technologies.Institutional lessons from a partnership to implement emerging ITS technologies in the Seattle metropolitan area.
Allocate sufficient resources for technology deployment and operator training to improve incident detection and verification.Experience of transportation professionals nationwide in developing successful incident management programs.
Manage resources to optimize incident response and clearance times to reduce the impact on traffic flow.Experience of transportation professionals nationwide in developing successful incident management programs.
Follow a modular approach when deploying complex projects in locations with a shortened construction season.Experience from the Integrated Corridor Traffic Management Project in Minnesota
Adjust the different expectations and motivations of public and private partners to prevent future delays.California's experience with a regional travel information system launched by a public-private alliance.
Use tested and effective traffic management systems for Transportation Management Centers (TMCs). Eight states' experiences with ITS Traffic Management Systems for TMCs.
Minimize problems in creating contractual arrangements for testing a new ITS technology by creating negotiating benchmarks, designing a partnership arrangement, and developing a separate procurement process for different technological components. A Washington State Department of Transportation’s experience with testing of new variable speed limit technology to reduce winter accidents on a mountain pass.
Carefully select a project manager to be responsible for deployment and testing of new ITS technology.A Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) experience with testing of new variable speed limit technology to reduce winter crashes on a mountain pass.
Anticipate challenges with the ITS technology being tested, including problems with software modification and adaptation of previously developed technology.A Washington State Department of Transportation’s experience with testing of new variable speed limit technology to reduce winter accidents on a mountain pass.
Utilize well-equipped safety service patrols to assist highway motorists after vehicle malfunctions or crashes, and to coordinate a safe and efficient response.Testimonials of the benefits of safety service patrols from staff of several state DOTs, travelers, and others.
Maximize emergency resources and response by utilizing Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) capabilities.National experience with AVL.
Install Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) technology to greatly enhance transit agency performance.Different transit agencies’ experience with AVL.
Understand the market during the development of an Advanced Travel Information System (ATIS) to reduce project development uncertainty and produce a more functional end product.Institutional lessons from a test of a wide-area network to communicate traffic conditions in the Seattle area.
Understand system standards and protocols to save time during the development of an Advanced Traveler Information System (ATIS).Institutional lessons from a test of a wide-area network to communicate traffic conditions in the Seattle area.
Select appropriate technologies to enable emergency notification and response systems to complement traditional 9-1-1 service.Colorado and Washington’s experience with emergency notification and response systems.
Provide consistent and high-quality information to influence traveler behavior.National experience with evaluating user response to freeway management systems.
Focus on detection, response and clearance to improve incident management, only turn to planning diversion routes after these are as robust as possible.National experience with incident management.
Plan diversion routes carefully to avoid negative consequences on designated alternate routes.National experience with route diversion for incident management.
Consider cost-saving strategies and long term needs when making communications investments.National experience with making communications investments for incident management.
Improve demand response transit using ITS technology, including CAD/AVL, with Mobile Data Terminals (MDT), electronic ID cards, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).Different paratransit agency experiences with CAD/AVL, Mobile Data Terminals, electronic ID cards and GIS, all to accomplish improved operational goals, is outlined.
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