Knowledge Resource Updates - Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource only Lessons Learned from ITS implementations http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/ ITS Lessons >> Consider user acceptance of driver fatigue detection systems to be dependent on ease of use, ease of learning, perceived value, driver behavior, and advocacy. 01/31/2013 09:50:05 AMhttp://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/ITS/benecost.nsf/ID/C1D05C29CCBA8C2385257AFB0053600E?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Lessons >> Utilize organizational assets and competencies effectively; do not underestimate the need and efforts for building internal consensus and cultural change when implementing a new parking management system.01/31/2013 09:50:02 AMhttp://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/ITS/benecost.nsf/ID/35BA2E00D1F1309985257995005FEC19?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Lessons >> Pursue technology based, high risk policies incrementally to better manage likely organizational and technological challenges.01/31/2013 09:49:58 AMhttp://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/ITS/benecost.nsf/ID/E02EE9DDF206BA0785257995005F93D4?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Lessons >> Manage uncertainty and discovery associated with procurement of advanced parking management technologies and plan for potential delays resulting from permitting and regulation processes.01/31/2013 09:49:55 AMhttp://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/ITS/benecost.nsf/ID/16984422B2B69EC685257995005E9303?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Lessons >> Conduct extensive outreach, be transparent about goals, policies, and methods of installing an advanced parking management system, and communicate clearly how the revenue from a new parking management system will be used.01/31/2013 09:49:49 AMhttp://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/ITS/benecost.nsf/ID/AC0D412B6F832248852579920015004D?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Lessons >> Provide at least the recommended minimum distance between a GPS antenna and a radio antenna on a transit vehicle.12/31/2012 10:52:37 AMhttp://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/ITS/benecost.nsf/ID/66BF343CC3EECBB985257998006B801E?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Lessons >> 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.12/31/2012 10:51:11 AMhttp://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/ITS/benecost.nsf/ID/1972F1F2444C414285257998004E5B1B?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Lessons >> Design a trip planning website to capture and convey real-world factors such as gas prices and congestion information.11/01/2012 10:55:30 AMhttp://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/ITS/benecost.nsf/ID/3A6E1B9D250686C385257A7C0053096C?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Lessons >> Training is important for Archived Data User Service (ADUS) acceptance and increased use.10/02/2012 08:55:30 AMhttp://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/ITS/benecost.nsf/ID/D956AA01A4985CAB852578BE007C51B5?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Lessons >> Incorporate real-time data collection capabilities when updating traffic signals to better target signal maintenance needs.10/02/2012 08:53:49 AMhttp://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/ITS/benecost.nsf/ID/A634CF9A5D55187B85257A6A00036C68?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Lessons >> Use the ITE Traffic Signal Self-Assessment to help make the case for increased staffing and funding to support traffic signal programs.10/02/2012 08:53:45 AMhttp://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/ITS/benecost.nsf/ID/C36EE8F64527446385257A6900667CF6?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Lessons >> Integrate Road Weather Information Systems program and Transportation Management Centers to improve internal operations practices.10/02/2012 08:53:40 AMhttp://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/ITS/benecost.nsf/ID/BE74F382277372DF85257A5C0063699B?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Lessons >> 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.10/02/2012 08:53:36 AMhttp://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/ITS/benecost.nsf/ID/5DFBB6AD24B64E10852578D90077E136?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Lessons >> Resolve conflicts between traditional data sources by using archived data.10/02/2012 08:53:21 AMhttp://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/ITS/benecost.nsf/ID/961A4BB25B32E706852578BE0076C137?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Lessons >> Provide data visualization and analysis applications to build support for data archiving and transportation ITS and Operations overall.10/02/2012 08:53:16 AMhttp://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/ITS/benecost.nsf/ID/171AC0316D5BCF4E852578BE007400DA?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Lessons >> Be sure to conduct a detailed evaluation prior to installing an Adaptive Traffic Control System (ATCS), and be aware that conducting a public education campaign on ATCS risks building expectations too high.01/24/2012 02:46:20 PMhttp://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/ID/A07D0AC86F6EEEBE8525798E007AB90A?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Lessons >> Commit to acquiring the proper level of staffing and knowledge required for the operations and maintenance of Adaptive Traffic Control System (ATCS) prior to deployment.01/20/2012 10:54:16 AMhttp://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/ID/745A9A855113176185257988006AB7D8?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Lessons >> Adhere to recommendations of the National ITS Architecture for the archived ITS data user service (ADUS) and develop a regional partnership of transportation agencies for the successful implementation of an ITS data archive.01/15/2012 09:57:19 AMhttp://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/ID/21AAFB85FCDFD1D78525798300054BF7?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Lessons >> Grow regional road pricing policies from individual projects and develop modeling tools reflecting pricing impact on travelers.01/13/2012 05:14:38 PMhttp://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/ID/BBD80E4587D6EA7B85257982006B2012?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Lessons >> When developing transit signal priority (TSP) systems, consider using traffic simulation models as a cost-effective means of comparing the impacts of different TSP strategies on transit and non-transit vehicle travel time.01/10/2012 10:16:52 AMhttp://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/ID/F42FE3F8E66CABD58525797A0071505A?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Lessons >> Engage political champions to keep controversial High-Occupancy Toll (HOT) lane projects on track.01/04/2012 12:12:18 PMhttp://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/ID/797EB3618E32D38C8525796E005100BF?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Lessons >> Understand that while the viability of pricing programs is impacted by political actions, pricing signal is a potential tool for developing a sustainable transportation system.12/22/2011 09:13:22 AMhttp://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/ID/864604D11D2A06AA8525792900097CA1?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Lessons >> Ensure proper placement of variable speed limit (VSL) signs in a work zone and operate the VSL system consistently on a long term basis.11/16/2011 12:51:37 PMhttp://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/ID/90B73D4F926CE2F08525793D0012224A?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Lessons >> Establish contacts early and assure continued communications between planners and stakeholders to promote public and political acceptance of proposed pricing plans.11/10/2011 03:50:59 PMhttp://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/ID/B2BCEF2B5C3B547885257942006C3725?OpenDocument&Query=HomeITS Lessons >> Define clear goals for a comprehensive transit ITS deployment program and track the achievement of those goals to evaluate program's success.11/09/2011 09:54:15 AMhttp://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/ID/FAEB49A85E24E1FE8525793E00103E9C?OpenDocument&Query=Home