AE-2: Intelligent Transportation Systems

Goal

Meet economic and social needs and improve mobility without adding capacity, or improve the efficiency of transportation systems.

Requirements

Include intelligent transportation system (ITS) applications listed in the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA) Office of Intelligent Transportation Systems Applications Overview portion of their ITS website (see at: http://www.itsoverview.its.dot.gov). Table AE-2.1 (opposite page) lists the standard ITS applications and RITA ITS website categories allowable for this credit.

2 points
Install at least 1 application in 2 separate categories.

3 points
Install at least 1 application in 3 separate categories.

4 points
Install at least 1 application in 4 separate categories.

5 points
Install at least 1 application in 5 separate categories.

Documentation

• A list of the ITS applications and their corresponding categories
• Evidence that these ITS applications are physically installed on the project or are applicable to the project area. This evidence can be any one of the following:  
  • The page(s) in the project plans and specifications that refer to the application
  • Documentation that shows a particular application is operational in the project area (e.g., the geographic coverage area for the 511 traveler information service, a screenshot of an online dynamic map that identifies the project area and clearly shows the project area is included in the map)
   
• Photo(s) of each application installed if it is a physical entity.

Public commentary on credit AE-2