Lessons

Latest Lessons Learned Updates

Use portable ITS equipment to monitor and control traffic flow at major signalized intersections located at entrance and exit points near planned special events.
Date Posted: 12/24/2008 | Source Date:
Strengthen the ability to coordinate and manage operations for planned special events by co-locating a traffic management center with a public safety center with representatives from police, fire and 9-1-1.
Date Posted: 12/17/2008 | Source Date:
Use a common Concept of Operations for evacuation operations that clarifies stakeholder roles and defines coordination activities for all operational phases of the evacuation.
Date Posted: 12/04/2008 | Source Date:
Utilize ITS technologies to improve highway efficiency in emergency evacuations with advance notice.
Date Posted: 12/04/2008 | Source Date:
Utilize transportation tools in communications, traffic control, and monitoring and prediction to maximize the ability of the highway network to support evacuation operations.
Date Posted: 11/25/2008 | Source Date:
Include public and private sector transportation organizations as stakeholders in emergency evacuation operations and involve them in the preparedness and response planning.
Date Posted: 11/18/2008 | Source Date:
Prepare in advance for severe weather by staffing enough snow plow operators and ensuring that public information systems will be updated with current weather and road conditions.
Date Posted: 11/12/2008 | Source Date:
Study the surrounding area for topographical encumbrances and radio interference when deploying wireless communication projects for traffic and parking management.
Date Posted: 11/12/2008 | Source Date:
Expect non-custom hardware and software to have technology limitations that may affect operational capabilities.
Date Posted: 11/12/2008 | Source Date:
Consider the long-term operations and maintenance responsibilities and costs when selecting project components.
Date Posted: 11/12/2008 | Source Date:
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