This collection of projects have a clear common goal, consistent support from all partners, substantial federal commitment, and intense coordination managed to steam-roll over all technical challenges within a very tight time frame. Additional coordination took place with Atlanta International Airport, the Atlanta Committee on the Olympic Games, Cobb Community Transit, and the 5 counties surrounding Atlanta. The partners provided a broad range of funding, equipment, services, management, and transportation information of one kind or another. The Atlanta integrated ITS provided a tremendously beneficial platform for managing traffic and resolving mobility problems. The Traveler Information Showcase was selected by ITE to receive their Award for Excellence in Partnership.
Software development is often a critical link.
The complexity of systems integration projects for ITS may require a prime contractor with little transportation experience. If development of hardware or software are involved, special care should first be taken in the development of functional requirements for the system, to ensure that the needs of all partners and users are considered in detail. Where an external system integrator is performing this segment, extensive peer reviews of the requirements are essential.