Lessons Learned Evaluation of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Implementation at Santee Wateree Regional Transportation Authority

2002PDFTech ReportFTA-TR-11-02.3Advanced public transportation systemsAdvanced rural transportation systemsIntelligent transportation systemsLessons learnedData and Information TechnologyOperations and Traffic ManagementTransportation (General)Vehicles and EquipmentAutomated vehiclesUnited StatesSouth CarolinaUnited States. Joint Program Office for Intelligent Transportation SystemsRieck, Ted J.Carter, MarkScience Applications International CorporationTranSystems CorporationUnited States. Federal Transit AdministrationIntelligent Transportation Systems Joint Program OfficeThe purpose of this \u201clessons learned\u201d is to document the experience with Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) implementation at the Santee Wateree Regional Transportation authority (SWRTA). SWRTA is a public transportation provider serving rural central South Carolina as well as the City of Sumter. This \u201clessons learned\u201d documents the challenges faced by SWRTA in implementing ITS technologies. The case study attempts to provide useful lessons to other transit systems as they consider similar ventures. Among these lessons are: the need for comprehensive technology planning, strong and committed project management, employee \u201cbuy-in\u201d and development, and budgeting sufficient implementation time with contingencies