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<item><title>ITS Lessons >> Utilize organizational assets and competencies effectively; do not underestimate the need and efforts for building internal consensus and cultural change when implementing a new parking management system.</title><description><![CDATA[SFpark: Putting Theory Into Practice - Post-launch implementation summary and Lessons learned (August 2011)          ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource     http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov]]></description><pubDate>01/31/2013 09:50:02 AM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/ITS/benecost.nsf/ID/35BA2E00D1F1309985257995005FEC19?OpenDocument&amp;Query=Home</link></item><item><title>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.</title><description><![CDATA[Experience Implementing a User Service for Archived Intelligent Transportation Systems Data (January 2005)          ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource     http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov]]></description><pubDate>01/15/2012 09:57:19 AM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/ID/21AAFB85FCDFD1D78525798300054BF7?OpenDocument&amp;Query=Home</link></item><item><title>ITS Lessons >> Grow regional road pricing policies from individual projects and develop modeling tools reflecting pricing impact on travelers.</title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><pubDate>01/13/2012 05:14:38 PM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/ID/BBD80E4587D6EA7B85257982006B2012?OpenDocument&amp;Query=Home</link></item><item><title>ITS Lessons >> Engage political champions to keep controversial High-Occupancy Toll (HOT) lane projects on track.</title><description><![CDATA[Metro ExpressLanes: It's About Time (15 December 2011)          ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource     http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov]]></description><pubDate>01/04/2012 12:12:18 PM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/ID/797EB3618E32D38C8525796E005100BF?OpenDocument&amp;Query=Home</link></item><item><title>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.</title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><pubDate>12/22/2011 09:13:22 AM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/ID/864604D11D2A06AA8525792900097CA1?OpenDocument&amp;Query=Home</link></item><item><title>ITS Lessons >> Establish contacts early and assure continued communications between planners and stakeholders to promote public and political acceptance of proposed pricing plans.</title><description><![CDATA[NCHRP Synthesis 686: Road Pricing - Public Perceptions and Program Development (February 2011)          ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource     http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov]]></description><pubDate>11/10/2011 03:50:59 PM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/ID/B2BCEF2B5C3B547885257942006C3725?OpenDocument&amp;Query=Home</link></item><item><title>ITS Lessons >> Define clear goals for a comprehensive transit ITS deployment program and track the achievement of those goals to evaluate program's success.</title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><pubDate>11/09/2011 09:54:15 AM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/ID/FAEB49A85E24E1FE8525793E00103E9C?OpenDocument&amp;Query=Home</link></item><item><title>ITS Lessons >> In deploying a comprehensive transit ITS program, develop strategies and requirements for planning, procurement, implementation, and ongoing operations.</title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><pubDate>11/09/2011 09:54:10 AM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/ID/6C9B7712AD383F7A8525793E000C15C8?OpenDocument&amp;Query=Home</link></item><item><title>ITS Lessons >> Identify functional boundaries and needs for cross jurisdictional control required  to implement adaptive signal control and transit signal priority systems.</title><description><![CDATA[ Atlanta Smart Corridor Project Evaluation Report  (30 June 2010)          ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource     http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov]]></description><pubDate>11/01/2011 11:50:50 AM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/ID/A25DD448343DF13F852579330065E6A0?OpenDocument&amp;Query=Home</link></item><item><title>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.</title><description><![CDATA[Reducing Congestion and Funding Transportation Using Road Pricing In Europe and Singapore          ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource     http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov]]></description><pubDate>10/18/2011 01:27:36 PM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/ID/C956CB026F66CE6185257926004CCEB4?OpenDocument&amp;Query=Home</link></item><item><title>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.</title><description><![CDATA[Reducing Congestion and Funding Transportation Using Road Pricing In Europe and Singapore          ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource     http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov]]></description><pubDate>10/18/2011 01:27:09 PM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/ID/C956CB026F66CE6185257926004CCEB4?OpenDocument&amp;Query=Home</link></item><item><title>ITS Lessons >> Use the self-evaluation and integration planning process to create wider awareness of the benefits of weather integration to improve TMC operations.</title><description><![CDATA[Weather Information Integration in Transportation Management Center (TMC) Operations (January 2011)          ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource     http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov]]></description><pubDate>08/17/2011 02:27:27 PM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/ID/1E4C25BF2CD62649852578C4007026A5?OpenDocument&amp;Query=Home</link></item><item><title>ITS Lessons >> Assure public acceptance prior to implementation of electronic congestion pricing solutions.</title><description><![CDATA[ITS Regional Integration: Task 6 (Pricing ITS) - Subtask 4 (Final Report) (September 2009)          ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource     http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov]]></description><pubDate>05/24/2011 01:05:05 PM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/ID/94EEEA7E33DFC721852578920052BD98?OpenDocument&amp;Query=Home</link></item><item><title>ITS Lessons >> Consider stakeholder outreach and education, transport modes that offer an alternative to driving, performance measurement, and area geography with high importance in the planning phase for road pricing programs.</title><description><![CDATA[Reducing Congestion and Funding Transportation Using Road Pricing In Europe and Singapore          ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource     http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov]]></description><pubDate>04/07/2011 12:40:32 PM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/ID/3689C0DA9984EEB38525786500154942?OpenDocument&amp;Query=Home</link></item><item><title>ITS Lessons >> For successful implementation of a road pricing program, strive for simplicity in policy goals and strong championing of the program by the executive and legislative leaders.</title><description><![CDATA[Reducing Congestion and Funding Transportation Using Road Pricing In Europe and Singapore          ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource     http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov]]></description><pubDate>04/07/2011 12:40:20 PM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/ID/1ED595EE34B556E9852578480067999F?OpenDocument&amp;Query=Home</link></item><item><title>ITS Lessons >> Be prepared to face the opportunities and challenges posed by political timetables, project deadlines, as well as pricing-equity issues for road pricing procurement and implementation.</title><description><![CDATA[Reducing Congestion and Funding Transportation Using Road Pricing In Europe and Singapore          ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource     http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov]]></description><pubDate>04/07/2011 12:38:52 PM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/ID/5C9642AEB0BCE9678525784900599FA9?OpenDocument&amp;Query=Home</link></item><item><title>ITS Lessons >> Define clear goals and pay attention to political, institutional, and technical factors for successful implementation of road pricing programs.</title><description><![CDATA[Reducing Congestion and Funding Transportation Using Road Pricing In Europe and Singapore          ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource     http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov]]></description><pubDate>04/07/2011 12:37:31 PM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/ID/A0791F506B8DF931852578480060400D?OpenDocument&amp;Query=Home</link></item><item><title>ITS Lessons >> Participate in trucker meetings to advertise new freight advanced traveler information systems, communicate changes in existing systems, and obtain feedback from stakeholders.</title><description><![CDATA[WSDOT Intermodal Data Linkages Freight ITS Operational Test Evaluation Final Report - Part 2: Freight ITS Traffic Data Evaluation. (January 2003)          ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource     http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov]]></description><pubDate>03/23/2011 11:43:26 AM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/ID/6899FFE3F60EBC078525785A007CD316?OpenDocument&amp;Query=Home</link></item><item><title>ITS Lessons >> When deploying ITS for transit service, perform a technology assessment during the planning phase, gather technology operator input, and designate a project manager with adequate decision-making authority.</title><description><![CDATA[A Ride Through SAFIRES : Lessons Learned from SAFIRES : An APTS Operational Test in Price William County, VA (1/5/2002)          ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource     http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov]]></description><pubDate>12/21/2010 11:39:57 AM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/ID/96C78F9BA7EF18668525780000016C3F?OpenDocument&amp;Query=Home</link></item><item><title>ITS Lessons >> Make aggressive use of marketing to increase call volume and improve cost efficiency of 511 services deployment.</title><description><![CDATA[511 Deployment Costs: A Case Study (November 2006)          ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource     http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov]]></description><pubDate>07/29/2010 03:26:19 PM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/Lesson?OpenForm&amp;F2A8B11B82686B44852577620069ED77^Home</link></item><item><title>ITS Lessons >> Keep technical solutions open-ended in the early stages of an ITS research project, and follow a research-oriented contract vehicle.</title><description><![CDATA[Advanced Traveler Information System ATIS Implementation and Integration: Evaluation Report (May 16, 2007)          ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource     http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov]]></description><pubDate>06/16/2010 04:38:15 PM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/Lesson?OpenForm&amp;FE7D293D377EDA0685257742006F2140^Home</link></item><item><title>ITS Lessons >> Adopt a long term perspective identifying a business reason or an operational need for ITS based solutions and embrace performance measures.</title><description><![CDATA[North American Intelligent Transportation Systems: ITS Industry Sectors and State Programs – Market Data Analysis - Phase 1 White Paper (December 2009)          ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource     http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov]]></description><pubDate>03/02/2010 11:05:25 AM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/Lesson?OpenForm&amp;FF584FCE0E28B013852576B9006ADD8E^Home</link></item><item><title>ITS Lessons >> Sustain ITS network operations and interagency communications during emergencies by ensuring provisions for alternate power supply and telecommunications services.</title><description><![CDATA[The Effect of Catastrophic Events on Transportation Systems Operations and Maintenance – Comparative Analysis (May 2004)          ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource     http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov]]></description><pubDate>02/10/2010 01:13:39 PM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/Lesson?OpenForm&amp;C6FAA7FF3E49E9B2852576B300518F5F^Home</link></item><item><title>ITS Lessons >> In preparation for managing transportation in catastrophic emergencies, identify agencies and their decision makers to interact with, and establish effective coordination with them to execute response.</title><description><![CDATA[The Effect of Catastrophic Events on Transportation Systems Operations and Maintenance – Comparative Analysis (May 2004)          ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource     http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov]]></description><pubDate>01/29/2010 01:47:02 PM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/Lesson?OpenForm&amp;1F7C099F5AF8B6F8852576B1007DC44B^Home</link></item><item><title>ITS Lessons >> Develop and rehearse an emergency response plan for managing catastrophes with minimum panic, disruption and loss.</title><description><![CDATA[The Effect of Catastrophic Events on Transportation Systems Operations and Maintenance – Comparative Analysis (May 2004)          ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource     http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov]]></description><pubDate>01/21/2010 03:49:38 PM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/Lesson?OpenForm&amp;F4B45DF28A715757852576B10069AE48^Home</link></item></channel>
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