摘要: Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) planning studies are currently underway in a number of regions the United States. Planning deployment ITS technologies into region's transportation system can be complex, which Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) recognized when it released Process. This document is meant to guide for successful completion an strategic plan region. process being analyzed by Virginia Research Council (VTRC) and Old Dominion University FHWA. As part analysis, study team interviewed participants from across nation. report shares key lessons learned these surveys. The include following: 1) importance creating vision ultimate region; 2) simulation modeling selecting alternatives; 3) continuous education those outside (the public, policy makers); 4) doing what necessary successfully implement recommendations.