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Train staff throughout the deployment of transit ITS projects to ensure successful implementation and use of ITS resources.

Training staff in the use of transit ITS resources is as important, if not even more important, in small rural transit agencies as it is in much larger transit agencies. Smaller agencies cannot…
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02/15/2007

Recognize that institutional and organizational issues will require considerable attention throughout the ITS project deployment process.

All ITS projects inherently have a number of institutional and organizational issues that are uncovered during the project deployment. In fact, these issues have often presented the most significant…
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02/15/2007

Consider various technical applications and processes, such as using GIS, evaluating systems compatibility and the facility for upgrades, when deploying ITS.

When deploying ITS to rural transit, there are a number of well-recognized technical processes and applications that should be considered to help ensure its success. There will almost always be…
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02/15/2007

Examine multiple funding sources and anticipate unforeseen costs associated with deploying transit ITS.

As always, there are issues with funding any transportation project, and ITS in particular, that require recommendations and advice. The transit agencies in this case study brought forward a number…
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02/15/2007

Establish and follow a comprehensive project plan in anticipation of the deployment of ITS resources.

Establishing a well-specified plan before embarking on any ITS project is key. As is typical with any well-managed project, it is important that during the initial planning process agencies define…
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02/15/2007

Design an ITS procurement process carefully to ensure the best outcome for vendor selection and performance.

The process of procuring ITS technologies has proven to be one of the most complicated and problematic of deployment phases for many agencies. Perhaps most critical is the selection of a proper…
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02/15/2007

Develop a thorough installation and implementation process as part of the ITS deployment.

Installation and implementation are critical phases of the deployment path of an ITS project. When dealing with new ITS technologies there are numerous problems that may arise, making it crucial for…
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02/15/2007

Consider different operational strategies when deploying ITS.

Critical to the on-going success of ITS implementation is an effective operational strategy. Transit agencies seeking to achieve operational efficiency ought to maintain the support they need to keep…
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02/15/2007

Implementation of paratransit software with Automatic Vehicle Location/Mobile Data Terminal (AVT/MDT) technologies leads to increase in trip productivity; reduction in administrative staff; and greater overall confidence in the transportation system.

Florida’s Rural ITS Demonstration Project was initiated by the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged (CTD) to address transportation access problems faced by Florida’s rural transit…
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06/09/2010