The program has been effective and has demonstrated its merit for replication on major arterials, streets, and interchanges. There are five aspects to the vision that drives the Franklin ITS project. Prepare Franklin for the future. Do a better job of managing transportation resources Protect sensitive historic areas. Have a customer focus.
Partnerships are particularly useful to deal with complex issues where a win-win can be achieved.
Process Core partners in the ITI were the TMA and the City of Franklin. TMA took early lead in assessing need and potential for success. The City Administrator and the Mayor became early public champions of the project. Education and communication were used to develop new stakeholders and broaden the partnership. A white paper was then developed to circulate to other potential stakeholders such as the FHWA, TDOT, MPO staff, Saturn officials and adjacent cities to communicate the vision and objectives of a ITS project.