Lessons

Latest Lessons Learned Updates

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.
Date Posted: 01/15/2012 | Source Date:
Grow regional road pricing policies from individual projects and develop modeling tools that reflect a wide range of impacts.
Date Posted: 01/13/2012 | Source Date:
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.
Date Posted: 01/10/2012 | Source Date:
Prepare agency staff for implementation of new ITS technologies and involve maintenance and information technology (IT) staff in the installation process.
Date Posted: 01/09/2012 | Source Date:
Engage political champions to keep controversial High-Occupancy Toll (HOT) lane projects on track.
Date Posted: 01/04/2012 | Source Date:
Consider procuring computer and network hardware independently when feasible and procure right-sized systems.
Date Posted: 01/04/2012 | Source Date:
Designate the agency project manager as the single point of contact with the contractor and evaluate track record of contractor’s project management.
Date Posted: 12/22/2011 | Source Date:
Develop requirements using widely accepted standards, preferably the open source compatible ones if available, and review those requirements immediately before requesting proposals from contractors.
Date Posted: 12/22/2011 | Source Date:
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.
Date Posted: 12/21/2011 | Source Date:
To avoid project implementation delays and unanticipated costs, perform a thorough review of the existing technologies during the planning phase of a comprehensive transit ITS deployment.
Date Posted: 12/21/2011 | Source Date:
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