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<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 >> 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 >> 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 >> 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 >> Involve end users and regional stakeholders, follow agency protocol for software development and release, and gain upper management support when designing and developing an Integrated Incident Management System, </title><description><![CDATA[New York Integrated Incident Management System Evaluation Project: Final Report (23 March 2007)          ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource     http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov]]></description><pubDate>03/31/2011 12:53:32 PM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/ID/F7684A9FCD6D567B85257863006ED65D?OpenDocument&amp;Query=Home</link></item><item><title>ITS Lessons >> Deploy ITS technologies including Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) and Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) for dispatchers and responders in traffic incident management.</title><description><![CDATA[Best Practices for Traffic Incident Management in Florida (2005)          ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource     http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov]]></description><pubDate>03/31/2011 10:30:36 AM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/ID/D845321461178EB9852578630063F7ED?OpenDocument&amp;Query=Home</link></item><item><title>ITS Lessons >> Package road value-pricing strategies with technology upgrades and conduct extensive outreach that involves champions, stakeholders, and the general public.</title><description><![CDATA[Value Pricing Pilot Program:  Lessons Learned - Final Report (08/01/08)          ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource     http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov]]></description><pubDate>12/15/2009 01:44:26 PM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/Lesson?OpenForm&amp;3F1F13C96AEBD53D85257689004C08EE^Home</link></item><item><title>ITS Lessons >> Use Analysis, Modeling, and Simulation (AMS) to identify gaps, determine constraints, and invest in the best combination of Integrated Corridor Management (ICM) strategies.</title><description><![CDATA[Integrated Corridor Management: Analysis, Modeling, and Simulation Results for the Test Corridor (September 2008)          ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource     http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov]]></description><pubDate>12/11/2009 12:20:18 PM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/Lesson?OpenForm&amp;43CAB9C9CAF3435B8525767800548502^Home</link></item><item><title>ITS Lessons >> Facilitate integration of CVISN by establishing cooperative relationship among stakeholders and promoting incentives to improve mobile communications and enhance enforcement.</title><description><![CDATA[Description of Benefits and Lessons Learned from State Self-Evaluations of Commercial Vehicle Information Systems and Networks (CVISN) Deployments (October 2003 to August 2006) (28 February 2007)          ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource     http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov]]></description><pubDate>10/22/2009 09:37:25 AM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/ITS/benecost.nsf/Lesson?OpenForm&amp;8A251341EB1AB5EB85257654006BB5DD^Home</link></item><item><title>ITS Lessons >> Examine route-specific opportunities and constraints, and assess corridor market potential for transit services prior to implementing BRT running way improvements.</title><description><![CDATA[TCRP Report 118:  Bus Rapid Transit Practitioner's Guide (2007)          ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource     http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov]]></description><pubDate>10/15/2009 08:13:40 AM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/Lesson?OpenForm&amp;5A20322C79003AAC8525764E006387CC^Home</link></item><item><title>ITS Lessons >> Use a regional approach for traffic signal systems operations to realize cost efficiencies.</title><description><![CDATA[Assessment of City of Minneapolis Traffic Signal Management and Operations Program (February, 2004)          ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource     http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov]]></description><pubDate>01/04/2008 02:14:01 PM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/Lesson?OpenForm&amp;A048E6D7429E5CC2852573A600653137^Home</link></item><item><title>ITS Lessons >> Ensure public familiarity with animal detection systems by displaying signs so that they are easily understood and by providing basic system information prior to deployment.</title><description><![CDATA[Animal Vehicle Crash Mitigation Using Advanced Technology Phase I: Review, Design and Implementation (August 2006)          ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource     http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov]]></description><pubDate>01/04/2008 02:13:48 PM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/Lesson?OpenForm&amp;D24D28428F59267285257398004EF30F^Home</link></item><item><title>ITS Lessons >> Consider the impact of different technical and design factors when making cost estimates for advanced parking management systems (APMS).</title><description><![CDATA[Advanced Parking Management Systems: A Cross-Cutting Study - Taking the Stress Out of Parking (January 2007)          ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource     http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov]]></description><pubDate>07/12/2007 04:39:07 PM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/Lesson?OpenForm&amp;DFBE5838C369B1CF8525730100784EE3^Home</link></item><item><title>ITS Lessons >> Identify key design issues in the deployment of advanced parking management systems (APMS).</title><description><![CDATA[Advanced Parking Management Systems: A Cross-Cutting Study - Taking the Stress Out of Parking (January 2007)          ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource     http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov]]></description><pubDate>07/12/2007 04:38:35 PM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/Lesson?OpenForm&amp;59F399508BCFC386852573010076186E^Home</link></item><item><title>ITS Lessons >> Utilize standard highway project management procedures and tools to successfully implement HOT lane projects.</title><description><![CDATA[A Guide for HOT Lane Development (March 2003)          ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource     http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov]]></description><pubDate>07/12/2007 04:37:54 PM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/Lesson?OpenForm&amp;53B8006875644E2A852573010061C1A8^Home</link></item><item><title>ITS Lessons >> Provide drivers with sufficient managed lane information that can be easily disseminated and understood. </title><description><![CDATA[Managed Lanes Project: Traveler Information and Decision-Making for Managed Lanes (2005)          ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource     http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov]]></description><pubDate>06/29/2007 02:08:26 PM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/Lesson?OpenForm&amp;0249FDF9B68300C2852572BF0067FA5F^Home</link></item><item><title>ITS Lessons >> Engage in comprehensive planning and coordination of managed lanes projects.</title><description><![CDATA[Managed Lanes: A Cross-Cutting Study (November, 2004)          ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource     http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov]]></description><pubDate>05/11/2007 02:30:58 PM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/Lesson?OpenForm&amp;9B14897F5947A545852572AA00482864^Home</link></item><item><title>ITS Lessons >> Integrate with the state and National Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Architecture and develop systems using open standards and established guidelines.</title><description><![CDATA[Strategies to Expand and Improve Deployment of ITS in Rural Transit Systems          ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource     http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov]]></description><pubDate>03/07/2007 12:49:26 PM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/Lesson?OpenForm&amp;0B4663438E13616E8525728F000865C5^Home</link></item><item><title>ITS Lessons >> Use transit intelligent transportation system (ITS) technologies in rural areas to save agency staff time and create a more user-friendly system.</title><description><![CDATA[Strategies to Expand and Improve Deployment of ITS in Rural Transit Systems          ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource     http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov]]></description><pubDate>03/07/2007 12:49:21 PM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/Lesson?OpenForm&amp;2B118F4E270883D18525728F00085A2E^Home</link></item><item><title>ITS Lessons >> Develop partnerships with state and local agencies to help successfully implement intelligent transportation systems (ITS) in rural transit.</title><description><![CDATA[Strategies to Expand and Improve Deployment of ITS in Rural Transit Systems          ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource     http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov]]></description><pubDate>03/07/2007 12:49:17 PM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/Lesson?OpenForm&amp;A20C9B8E9475F4738525728F0006DD1E^Home</link></item><item><title>ITS Lessons >> Develop a regional ITS Architecture and a telecommunications ITS architecture as part of a needs assessment for developing the most appropriate telecommunications solution.</title><description><![CDATA[Communications for Intelligent Transportation Systems - Successful Practices: A Cross-Cutting Study  (2000)          ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource     http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov]]></description><pubDate>03/06/2007 05:10:03 PM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/Lesson?OpenForm&amp;CC6AD52D7847B5A18525728A0075DD62^Home</link></item><item><title>ITS Lessons >> Evaluate administrative and support staffing needs to close gaps in ITS operational support.</title><description><![CDATA[Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) - Operational Support Contracts - Implementation Plan - Final Report (January, 2005)          ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource     http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov]]></description><pubDate>03/05/2007 10:17:26 AM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/Lesson?OpenForm&amp;40E56422652059CD852572890051E98B^Home</link></item><item><title>ITS Lessons >> Develop a unified approach for a statewide intelligent transportation systems (ITS) deployment policy.</title><description><![CDATA[Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) - 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