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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.
Date Posted: 10/02/2012 | Source Date:
Integrate Road Weather Information Systems program and Transportation Management Centers to improve internal operations practices.
Date Posted: 10/02/2012 | Source Date:
Use the ITE Traffic Signal Self-Assessment to help make the case for increased staffing and funding to support traffic signal programs.
Date Posted: 10/02/2012 | Source Date:
Incorporate real-time data collection capabilities when updating traffic signals to better target signal maintenance needs.
Date Posted: 10/02/2012 | Source Date:
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 eva
Date Posted: 02/01/2012 | Source Date:
Weigh in the advantages of procuring new information technology (IT) assets, and maintain an asset management system that details new IT inventory.
Date Posted: 01/31/2012 | Source Date:
Understand that the contractor’s availability to remain on site after the deployment of a comprehensive transit ITS is important, so is the contractor’s ability to work with the original equipment manufacturer.
Date Posted: 01/25/2012 | Source Date:
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.
Date Posted: 01/24/2012 | Source Date:
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.
Date Posted: 01/20/2012 | Source Date:
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.
Date Posted: 01/18/2012 | Source Date:
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