Intelligent Transportation Systems

Training (Listed by Provider)
Title	Description	Format	Length	Provider	Cost	Target Audience	Contact Information	Other Applicable Categories
Improving Highway Safety with Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) View course	This course is aimed at increasing awareness of the potential to gain highway safety improvements through the deployment of Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) technologies at the highway system, mainstream (highway improvement project) and stand alone project level, and accelerate the introduction and evaluation of ITS applications by increasing the recognition of their contribution to making highways safer. The course surveys the participants on their experiences deploying ITS for highway safety improvements and reviews procedures and requirements of safety strategic planning and the ITS deployment process.	Classroom	2 days	NHI	$375	Planners, operators, designers, or maintenance personnel	nhitraining@ dot.gov

Guides/Documents (Listed by Title)
Title	Description	Format	Length	Provider	Cost	Target Audience
Benefits of Using Intelligent Transportation Systems in Work Zones: A Summary Report View document	This report describes the results of the assessment of effectiveness of intelligent transportation systems (ITS) in work zones. Five sites participated in the study: I-40 outside Winston-Salem, North Carolina; I-30 between Benton and Little Rock, Arkansas; US-131 in Kalamazoo, Michigan; I-35 in Hillsboro, Texas; and DC-295 in Washington, DC. The benefits information, tips, and lesson learned in this report can help other transportation practitioners effectively deploy ITS to help in work zone management.	Online report	36 pages	FHWA	Free	Planners, operators, designers, and public sector managers
Comparative Analysis Report: The Benefits of Using Intelligent Transportation Systems in Work Zones View document	This document provides insights into the mobility and safety benefits of using ITS for work zone traffic management, as well as tips and lessons learned. The information presented is from an FHWA study that examined 5 case study sites: I-40 outside Winston-Salem, North Carolina; I-30 between Benton and Little Rock, Arkansas; US-131 in Kalamazoo, Michigan; I-35 in Hillsboro, Texas; and DC-295 in Washington, DC. Data and analysis for each site are included.	Online report	122 pages	FHWA	Free	Planners, operators, designers, and public sector managers
Intelligent Transportation Systems in Work Zones: A Cross-Cutting Study View document	This report examines how transportation departments in Illinois, Michigan, New Mexico, and Arkansas used ITS in their work zones to monitor and manage traffic, including providing traveler information and enhancing incident response. Information covered includes why the systems were selected, design and operational characteristics, any issues/lessons learned, and the benefits derived from using the systems. The report also profiles other ITS-related work zone products, systems and techniques.	Online report	56 pages	FHWA	Free	Planners, operators, designers, and public sector managers
ITS Safety and Mobility Solutions: Improving Travel Through America's Work Zones View document	Booklet developed by the ATSSA ITS Council that describes various ITS applications for work zones and their potential benefits, considerations for use, and system layouts.	Online booklet	36 pages	ATSSA	Free	Planners, operators, designers, and public sector managers
Minnesota IWZ Toolbox: Guideline for Intelligent Work Zone System Selection View document	This Toolbox has been prepared as a guideline for selecting an appropriate Intelligent Work Zone Systems to address existing work zone traffic issues and to mitigate anticipated issues on scheduled projects.	Online	25 pages	Minnesota DOT, Office of Traffic, Safety, and Operations	Free	Planners, operators, designers, and public sector managers

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