Lessons

Latest Lessons Learned Updates

A Smart City must address real-world challenges, not just deploy technology.
Date Posted: 06/21/2018 | Source Date:
Use on-board connected vehicle (CV) technology and SPaT / MAP infrastructure messages to prevent wrong way entries on reversible express lanes.
Date Posted: 06/21/2018 | Source Date:
For pedestrian safety warning applications, opt to collect pedestrian location data from LIDAR sensors instead of pedestrian mobile devices that often have insufficient accuracy.
Date Posted: 06/21/2018 | Source Date:
Tune traffic density and speed parameters within connected vehicle (CV) applications to balance proper alerts versus false alarms in dense urban areas.
Date Posted: 06/19/2018 | Source Date:
When installing antennas on streetcars to support wireless connected vehicle applications, verify that radio performance is not compromised by interference from high-voltage power lines.
Date Posted: 05/31/2018 | Source Date:
In work zone areas, dynamic message signs are most effective at night and when alerting drivers of the presence of workers.
Date Posted: 05/10/2018 | Source Date:
RSU triangulation techniques and inertial GPS solutions can improve geolocation accuracy for connected vehicles operating in dense urban areas.
Date Posted: 05/08/2018 | Source Date:
Develop a good understanding of what is available from the SCMS and RSU/OBU vendors and develop a system of systems that supports end-to-end testing.
Date Posted: 05/08/2018 | Source Date:
Identify "super users" and maintain an integrated project development team during the development and deployment of a Transit Operations Decision Support System (TODSS).
Date Posted: 05/08/2018 | Source Date:
Use a Weather Responsive Traveler Information system to improve the real-time traffic management capabilities of operations staff during winter weather events by displaying more weather-related messages with a slightly faster advanced notification ti
Date Posted: 04/19/2018 | Source Date:
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