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ITS Lessons >> Be sure to conduct a detailed evaluation prior to installing an Adaptive Traffic Control System (ATCS), and be aware that conducting a public education campaign on ATCS risks building expectations too high.
January 24, 2012 - 3:46pm

NCHRP Synthesis 403 Adaptive Traffic Control Systems: Domestic and Foreign State of Practice (2010) ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov

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ITS Lessons >> Commit to acquiring the proper level of staffing and knowledge required for the operations and maintenance of Adaptive Traffic Control System (ATCS) prior to deployment.
January 20, 2012 - 11:54am

NCHRP Synthesis 403 Adaptive Traffic Control Systems: Domestic and Foreign State of Practice (2010) ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov

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ITS Lessons >> 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.
January 15, 2012 - 10:57am

Experience Implementing a User Service for Archived Intelligent Transportation Systems Data (January 2005) ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov

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ITS Lessons >> Grow regional road pricing policies from individual projects and develop modeling tools reflecting pricing impact on travelers.
January 13, 2012 - 6:14pm

Advancing Congestion Pricing in the Metropolitan Transportation Planning Process: Four Case Studies (09/13/2010) ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov

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ITS Lessons >> 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.
January 10, 2012 - 11:16am

Planning and Deploying Transit Signal Priority in Small and Medium-Sized Cities: Burlington, Vermont, Case Study (July 2010) ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov

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ITS Lessons >> Engage political champions to keep controversial High-Occupancy Toll (HOT) lane projects on track.
January 4, 2012 - 1:12pm

Metro ExpressLanes: It's About Time (15 December 2011) ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov

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ITS Lessons >> Understand that while the viability of pricing programs is impacted by political actions, pricing signal is a potential tool for developing a sustainable transportation system.
December 22, 2011 - 10:13am

Reducing Congestion and Funding Transportation Using Road Pricing In Europe and Singapore (12/01/2010) ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov

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ITS Lessons >> Ensure proper placement of variable speed limit (VSL) signs in a work zone and operate the VSL system consistently on a long term basis.
November 16, 2011 - 1:51pm

Work Zone Variable Speed Limit Systems: Effectiveness and System Design Issues (03/01/2010) ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov

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ITS Lessons >> Establish contacts early and assure continued communications between planners and stakeholders to promote public and political acceptance of proposed pricing plans.
November 10, 2011 - 4:50pm

NCHRP Synthesis 686: Road Pricing - Public Perceptions and Program Development (February 2011) ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov

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ITS Lessons >> Define clear goals for a comprehensive transit ITS deployment program and track the achievement of those goals to evaluate program's success.
November 9, 2011 - 10:54am

Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County Intelligent Transportation System Implementation Evaluation Study (May 2010) ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov

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ITS Lessons >> In deploying a comprehensive transit ITS program, develop strategies and requirements for planning, procurement, implementation, and ongoing operations.
November 9, 2011 - 10:54am

Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County Intelligent Transportation System Implementation Evaluation Study (May 2010) ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov

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ITS Lessons >> Identify functional boundaries and needs for cross jurisdictional control required to implement adaptive signal control and transit signal priority systems.
November 1, 2011 - 11:50am

Atlanta Smart Corridor Project Evaluation Report (30 June 2010) ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov

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ITS Lessons >> Recognize that the Smart InfraRed Inspection System has promise for increasing productivity of inspection personnel but not yet ready for national deployment due to lack of accuracy in flagging commercial vehicles with potential defects.
November 1, 2011 - 10:38am

Smart Infrared Inspection System Field Operational Test (June 2011) ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov

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ITS Lessons >> Install message signs at strategic locations en route and provide commuters with real-time information of the parking availability status at a major transit station.
November 1, 2011 - 10:38am

Automated Parking Information System Operational Test Evaluation for WMATA Glenmont Parking Facility (December 2010) ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov

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ITS Lessons >> Enforce congestion toll collection and create integration linkages between pricing system and motor vehicle registries to process violations.
October 18, 2011 - 1:28pm

Reducing Congestion and Funding Transportation Using Road Pricing In Europe and Singapore ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov

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ITS Lessons >> Use business and functional requirements as a guide to technology selection for road pricing system and understand that the technology selected initially evolves over time.
October 18, 2011 - 1:27pm

Reducing Congestion and Funding Transportation Using Road Pricing In Europe and Singapore ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov

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ITS Lessons >> Beware that schedule and costs of road pricing projects are affected by various factors including legislative outcomes, clarity and specificity of scope, and contracting methods.
October 18, 2011 - 1:27pm

Reducing Congestion and Funding Transportation Using Road Pricing In Europe and Singapore ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov

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ITS Lessons >> Consider advantages of open-source designs and beware of legal challenges in road pricing systems procurement.
October 18, 2011 - 1:27pm

Reducing Congestion and Funding Transportation Using Road Pricing In Europe and Singapore ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov

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ITS Lessons >> Create performance standards for operational effectiveness of a pricing program, define business rules for back-office operations, and refine operations practices based on needs.
October 12, 2011 - 10:19am

Reducing Congestion and Funding Transportation Using Road Pricing In Europe and Singapore ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov

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ITS Lessons >> For implementation of smart parking systems, consider sites that experience high parking demand, are located close to a major freeway or arterial, and are configured to accommodate parking sensors at entrances and exits to promote accurate
October 11, 2011 - 8:06am

Smart Parking Management Field Test: A Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) District Parking Demonstration - Final Report (June 2008) ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov