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Agencies can use Open-Source Software (OSS) to respond flexibly and efficiently to stakeholder needs; although additional training may be required, the low cost and adaptability of OSS offer great benefits.

The paper noted some key lessons learned for OSS: Greater control and faster response to strategic software development priorities. Agencies using OSS may have much closer control over their…
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Date Posted
02/26/2020
Taxonomy (ARC-IT) ITS Data Warehouse (DM01), Data Distribution (SU03), Integrated Decision Support and Demand Management (TM09)
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Nationwide, United States

Keep procurement requirements flexible and up-to-date, suggests a Center for Urban Transportation Research report on open-source software for transit management.

BEST PRACTICES The authors noted recommendations for agencies considering the implementation of OSS: Agencies should update procurement requirements and practices. While OSS may not always be the…
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Date Posted
02/24/2020
Taxonomy (ARC-IT) ITS Data Warehouse (DM01), Data Distribution (SU03), Integrated Decision Support and Demand Management (TM09)
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Nationwide, United States

Use multiple communications protocols (e.g. Cellular, Wifi, DSRC) to transfer data from mobile devices and optimize channel usage based on the use case when using Connected Vehicle systems to enhance weather observations.

Implementation Antennas installed on truck cabs are better than antennas installed on truck bed toppers. Installers should use a consistent measurement process for collecting metadata for the…
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Lesson
Date Posted
07/18/2019
Taxonomy (ARC-IT) Weather Information Processing and Distribution (WX02)
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Lansing, Michigan, United States

A Federal report highlights best practices for ITS programs that plan to implement connected vehicle (CV) technology.

The following are several recommendations presented in the report that highlight the range of issues agencies need to consider within short-, medium-, and long-term transportation planning efforts:…
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Lesson
Date Posted
03/26/2019
Taxonomy (ARC-IT) Infrastructure-Based Traffic Surveillance (TM01), Integrated Decision Support and Demand Management (TM09), Traffic Signal Control (TM03), Connected Vehicle Traffic Signal System (TM04), Emissions Monitoring (ST01), Eco-Traffic Signal Timing (ST02), Eco-Traffic Metering (ST03), Eco-Approach and Departure at Signalized Intersections (ST08), Infrastructure Enhanced Cooperative Adaptive Cruise Control (VS15), Connected Eco-Driving (ST09), Automated Vehicle Operations (VS16), Intermittent Bus Lanes (PT10), Regional Traffic Management (TM07), Restricted Lane Warnings (VS10)
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Nationwide, United States

Select vehicle on board equipment whose specs can accommodate harsh environments and document the mean time between failures (MTBF) associated with each device

In their Performance Measurement and Evaluation Support Plan, the WYDOT Connected Vehicle Pilot identified confounding factors that may impact the ability to successfully implement the evaluation of…
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Lesson
Date Posted
04/19/2018
Taxonomy (ARC-IT) Carrier Operations and Fleet Management (CVO01), ITS Communications (SU07)
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Wyoming, United States

Use the FRATIS system to enable automated communications between multiple stakeholders and improve logistics in the event of traffic delays or changes to wait times at drayage facilities.

The lessons below were derived from the LA-Gateway FRATIS project: Use the FRATIS system to enable automated communications between multiple stakeholders and improve logistics in the event of…
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Lesson
Date Posted
10/06/2017
Taxonomy (ARC-IT) Freight Drayage Optimization (CVO11), Freight Administration (CVO02), Freight-Specific Dynamic Travel Planning (CVO09), Railroad Operations Coordination (TM15), Drawbridge Management (TM18)
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Los Angeles, California, United States

Use Analysis, Modeling, and Simulation (AMS) to identify gaps, determine constraints, and invest in the best combination of Integrated Corridor Management (ICM) strategies.

The Analysis, Modeling, and Simulation (AMS) framework enabled cost-effective ICM strategies to be identified and evaluated on the ICM Test Corridor. The methodology was found to be robust and…
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Date Posted
12/11/2009
Taxonomy (ARC-IT) Traffic Information Dissemination (TM06), Integrated Decision Support and Demand Management (TM09), Traffic Signal Control (TM03), Connected Vehicle Traffic Signal System (TM04), HOV/HOT Lane Management (ST06), Road Use Charging (TM11), Emissions Monitoring (ST01), Eco-Traffic Metering (ST03), Traffic Metering (TM05), Transit Traveler Information (PT08), Transit Pedestrian Indication (PT11), Transit Vehicle at Station/Stop Warnings (PT12), Personnel Device Maintenance (SU13), Broadcast Traveler Information (TI01), Trip Planning and Payment (TI04), Personalized Traveler Information (TI02)
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United States

Adopt a performance-based, proactive approach to traffic signal system operations in order to maximize operational efficiency.

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In February 2004, the National Transportation Operations Coalition (NTOC) Traffic Signal Action team utilized its recently developed self-assessment tool to provide the City of Minneapolis Department…
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Lesson
Date Posted
12/03/2007
Taxonomy (ARC-IT) Regional Traffic Management (TM07)
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Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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