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Ensure compatibility of data format of the field-weather monitoring sensors with the central software in the transportation management center.

One of the features of the iFlorida deployment was the integration of weather data into the traffic management system at the District 5 Regional Transportation Management Center (D5 RTMC). This…
08/04/2010
Taxonomy: Atmospheric Conditions, Variable Speed Limits

Minimize problems in creating contractual arrangements for testing a new ITS technology by creating negotiating benchmarks, designing a partnership arrangement, and developing a separate procurement process for different technological components.

The Travel Aid project deployment required the involvement of several WSDOT offices, as well as different consultants and vendors. As the project progressed, contractual arrangements between WSDOT…
09/16/2005
Taxonomy: Dynamic Message Signs, In-Vehicle Systems, Variable Speed Limits

Carefully select a project manager to be responsible for deployment and testing of new ITS technology.

This ITS project involved the installation of new technology, as well as participation of different WSDOT departments and a number of contractors and sub-contractors. For this type of complex ITS,…
09/16/2005
Taxonomy: Dynamic Message Signs, In-Vehicle Systems, Variable Speed Limits

Anticipate challenges with the ITS technology being tested, including problems with software modification and adaptation of previously developed technology.

The findings from this experience indicate that a project that tests new ITS technology may experience a range of problems because of the very technology being evaluated. The lesson learned from this…
09/16/2005
Taxonomy: Dynamic Message Signs, In-Vehicle Systems, Variable Speed Limits