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<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>Department for Transport, ITS Toolkit</title><description><![CDATA[External link from the ITS Costs Database to the Department for Transport, ITS Toolkit     The ITS toolkit website has been specially designed to provide Local Authorities with a cost-benefit analysis tool to assist them in assessing the scope and feasibility of implementing Intelligent Transport Systems technologies.      Department for Transport, ITS Toolkit     http://www.dft.gov.uk/itstoolkit/]]></description><pubDate>10/09/2009 01:11:08 PM</pubDate><link>http://www.itscosts.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/ByLink/CostLinks</link></item><item><title>Department for Transport, ITS Toolkit </title><description><![CDATA[External Link from the ITS Benefits Database includes the Department for Transport, ITS Toolkit.     The ITS toolkit website has been specially designed to provide Local Authorities with a cost-benefit analysis tool to assist them in assessing the scope and feasibility of implementing Intelligent Transport Systems technologies.      Department for Transport, ITS Toolkit      http://www.dft.gov.uk/itstoolkit/]]></description><pubDate>10/09/2009 01:02:26 PM</pubDate><link>http://www.itsbenefits.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/ByLink/BenefitsLinks</link></item><item><title>ITS Lessons >> Beware of accuracy and privacy issues in using truck transponder data for developing real-time traveler information applications.</title><description><![CDATA[Developing Corridor-Level Truck Travel Time Estimates and Other Freight Performance Measures From Archived ITS Data (August 2009)          ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource     http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov]]></description><pubDate>10/07/2009 03:56:25 PM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/Lesson?OpenForm&amp;8D8F8E98F5873CD685257647006F6CA6^Home</link></item><item><title>ITS Lessons >> Plan for cellular communications to evolve and transition to new communication technologies every few years.</title><description><![CDATA[AVL Systems for Bus Transit: Update (TCRP Synthesis 73) (2008)          ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource     http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov]]></description><pubDate>09/22/2009 11:03:00 AM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/Lesson?OpenForm&amp;4B755F6149985F8485257638005A8943^Home</link></item><item><title>ITS Lessons >> Secure high level management support and broad participation throughout an organization during the implementation and operation of transit automatic vehicle location systems.</title><description><![CDATA[AVL Systems for Bus Transit: Update (TCRP Synthesis 73) (2008)          ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource     http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov]]></description><pubDate>09/22/2009 11:02:28 AM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/Lesson?OpenForm&amp;27DF3E6D22EE7B56852576350044BD6B^Home</link></item><item><title>ITS Lessons >> Apply system engineering principles for the success of complex ITS projects.</title><description><![CDATA[Colorado Transportation Management Center (CTMC) Integration Project (FY01 Earmark) Local Evaluation Report (November 9, 2007)          ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource     http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov]]></description><pubDate>09/08/2009 03:23:11 PM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/Lesson?OpenForm&amp;9FF137633150131F85257621007A82D5^Home</link></item><item><title>ITS Lessons >> Consider including in-house ITS expertise and task order project configuration for complex ITS projects.</title><description><![CDATA[Colorado Transportation Management Center (CTMC) Integration Project (FY01 Earmark) Local Evaluation Report (November 9, 2007)          ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource     http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov]]></description><pubDate>09/03/2009 09:08:44 AM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/Lesson?OpenForm&amp;14BF299A5DC828F18525761F004F83E4^Home</link></item><item><title>ITS Lessons >> Maintain ownership of the work zone ITS system and monitor vendor's work diligently to assure proper system operation.</title><description><![CDATA[Comparative Analysis Report: The Benefits of Using Intelligent Transportation Systems in Work Zones (October 2008)          ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource     http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov]]></description><pubDate>08/13/2009 12:00:50 PM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/Lesson?OpenForm&amp;AF0EC6AB3F4E2AB98525760E004AA07C^Home</link></item><item><title>ITS Lessons >> Coordinate the schedules for ITS deployment and roadway construction to maximize use and benefits of the system.</title><description><![CDATA[Comparative Analysis Report: The Benefits of Using Intelligent Transportation Systems in Work Zones (October 2008)          ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource     http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov]]></description><pubDate>08/13/2009 12:00:49 PM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/Lesson?OpenForm&amp;B8E6987878E4CFF38525760800517AB0^Home</link></item><item><title>ITS Lessons >> Incorporate contractual provisions to conduct on-site traffic signal hardware and software demonstration testing and provide sufficient project oversight to ensure vendors meet agency requirements.</title><description><![CDATA[City of Fort Collins Advanced Traffic Management System: Final Report (24 June 2008)          ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource     http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov]]></description><pubDate>06/26/2009 01:08:41 PM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/Lesson?OpenForm&amp;4FBDB5B3491E2CA68525759F00504EBA^Home</link></item><item><title>ITS Lessons >> Ensure that privatization agreements for the management of toll lanes retain the right for the public agency to improve upon or build transportation facilities that may potentially compete with the privatized toll lanes.</title><description><![CDATA[Continuation Study to Evaluate the Impacts of the SR 91 Value-Priced Express Lanes: Final Report (December 2000)          ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource     http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov]]></description><pubDate>06/18/2009 02:03:12 PM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/Lesson?OpenForm&amp;2A8F47F0AF71E940852575D9004B6533^Home</link></item><item><title>ITS Lessons >> Use dynamic lane merge systems to improve operations in long term construction zones.</title><description><![CDATA[Intelligent Transportation Systems in Work Zones: A Case Study - Dynamic Lane Merge System (October 2004)          ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource     http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov]]></description><pubDate>06/18/2009 01:47:42 PM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/Lesson?OpenForm&amp;9032535605767080852575CB006F8EC5^Home</link></item><item><title>ITS Lessons >> Follow a rigorous financial approach for estimating the true costs &amp; savings from outsourcing highway maintenance services.</title><description><![CDATA[Synopsis of WSDOT Review of Highway Maintenance "Outsourcing" Experience (7 January 2004)          ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource     http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov]]></description><pubDate>06/08/2009 02:28:24 PM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/Lesson?OpenForm&amp;C05883BF631E18EF852575CE0077A759^Home</link></item><item><title>ITS Lessons >> Strengthen public acceptance of congestion-based pricing of express lanes by preserving the option to use free lanes, maintaining good levels of service, and prioritizing safety.</title><description><![CDATA[Continuation Study to Evaluate the Impacts of the SR 91 Value-Priced Express Lanes: Final Report (December 2000)          ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource     http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov]]></description><pubDate>06/08/2009 11:06:37 AM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/Lesson?OpenForm&amp;43EBA03A0F69AAA1852575CB00588EE8^Home</link></item><item><title>ITS Lessons >> Manage response to a biohazard emergency using Emergency Activation Levels, an Incident Management System, and Emergency Operations Centers.</title><description><![CDATA[Applications of Technology to Transportation Operations in Biohazard Situations: Final Report (2005)          ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource     http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov]]></description><pubDate>05/11/2009 03:05:24 PM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/Lesson?OpenForm&amp;A7844371E02F6D12852575AF007044A5^Home</link></item><item><title>ITS Lessons >> Use the U.S. Department of Transportation's Biohazard Operational Concept as a blueprint to guide the development of a biohazard event management plan.</title><description><![CDATA[Applications of Technology to Transportation Operations in Biohazard Situations: Final Report (2005)          ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource     http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov]]></description><pubDate>04/27/2009 11:13:17 AM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/Lesson?OpenForm&amp;0D1727FA8B72B256852575A100791C9E^Home</link></item><item><title>ITS News >> Syntheses of ITS lessons learned in nine categories are now available.</title><description><![CDATA[Syntheses of ITS lessons learned are available in nine categories: Management and Operations, Policy and Planning, Design and Deployment, Leadership and Partnerships, Funding, Technical Integration, Procurement, Legal Issues, and Human Resources.          ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource     http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/]]></description><pubDate>03/06/2009 01:22:59 PM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/ByLink/LessonSynthesis</link></item><item><title>ITS Lessons >> Employ the use of critical ITS technologies in the emergency management of transportation operations during biohazard incidents.</title><description><![CDATA[Final Report for the Application of Technology to Transportation Operations in Biohazard Situations (2005)          ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource     http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov]]></description><pubDate>02/05/2009 10:28:21 AM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/Lesson?OpenForm&amp;01FD6242FA8E001985257553007153D7^Home</link></item><item><title>ITS News >> International Benefits, Evaluation and Costs (IBEC) January - February 2009 Newsletter now available.</title><description><![CDATA[IBEC summarizes news and successes from 15th ITS World Congress in New York, NY, USA.          International Benefits, Evaluation and Costs Working Group.     Source Link: http://www.ibec-its.co.uk]]></description><pubDate>02/02/2009 02:25:31 PM</pubDate><link>http://www.ibec-its.co.uk/files/IBEC%20Newsletter%20Jan-Feb%202009.pdf</link></item><item><title>ITS Lessons >> Use portable ITS equipment to monitor and control traffic flow at major signalized intersections located at entrance and exit points near planned special events.</title><description><![CDATA[Intelligent Transportation Systems for Planned Special Events: A Cross-Cutting Study (November 2008)          ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource     http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov]]></description><pubDate>12/24/2008 10:03:08 AM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/Lesson?OpenForm&amp;35041844D2222E888525752800649215^Home</link></item><item><title>ITS Lessons >> Strengthen the ability to coordinate and manage operations for planned special events by co-locating a traffic management center with a public safety center with representatives from police, fire and 9-1-1.</title><description><![CDATA[Intelligent Transportation Systems for Planned Special Events: A Cross-Cutting Study (November 2008)          ITS Lessons Learned Knowledge Resource     http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov]]></description><pubDate>12/17/2008 02:54:23 PM</pubDate><link>http://www.itslessons.its.dot.gov/its/benecost.nsf/Lesson?OpenForm&amp;288B9ACAB183362585257522004744EB^Home</link></item><item><title>ITS News >> The Intelligent Transportation Systems Benefits, Costs, Deployment, and Lessons Learned: 2008 Update is now available.</title><description><![CDATA[The updated version of the Intelligent Transportation Systems Benefits, Costs, Deployment, and Lessons Learned report is now available on the Web.          Intelligent Transportation Systems Joint Program Office     http://www.its.dot.gov/index.htm]]></description><pubDate>12/11/2008 02:15:00 PM</pubDate><link>http://www.itsdocs.fhwa.dot.gov/JPODOCS//REPTS_TE/14412.htm</link></item><item><title>ITS News >> New article on the ITS Knowledge Resources in Traffic Management and Engineering (TME) magazine is now available.</title><description><![CDATA[This article describes the purpose, background, and use of the ITS Benefits, Costs, Lessons Learned, Deployment Statistics, and Applications Overview Knowledge Resources available on the Web.           Traffic Management and Engineering (TME) magazine     http://www.roadsbridges.com/Traffic-Management-Zone39]]></description><pubDate>12/08/2008 11:53:21 AM</pubDate><link>http://www.roadsbridges.com/A-full-quiver-article9743</link></item></channel>
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