Lessons

Latest Lessons Learned Updates

Do not expect to see significant operations staff reductions due to implementing ITS technologies, but do expect service improvements using the same staff levels.
Date Posted: 01/02/2013 | Source Date:
Encourage staff to find creative and efficient uses of ITS to improve operations through better communications.
Date Posted: 01/02/2013 | Source Date:
Be prepared to use local resources to service mission critical system components, and provide ongoing O&M training to maximize system benefits.
Date Posted: 01/02/2013 | Source Date:
Provide at least the recommended minimum distance between a GPS antenna and a radio antenna on a transit vehicle.
Date Posted: 12/31/2012 | Source Date:
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.
Date Posted: 12/31/2012 | Source Date:
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.
Date Posted: 12/11/2012 | Source Date:
Design a trip planning website to capture and convey real-world factors such as gas prices and congestion information.
Date Posted: 11/01/2012 | Source Date:
Provide data visualization and analysis applications to build support for data archiving and transportation ITS and Operations overall.
Date Posted: 10/02/2012 | Source Date:
Resolve conflicts between traditional data sources by using archived data.
Date Posted: 10/02/2012 | Source Date:
Training is important for Archived Data User Service (ADUS) acceptance and increased use.
Date Posted: 10/02/2012 | Source Date:
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