Standards Development and Implementation


	Standards Development and Implementation Points-of-Contact
	Lee Simmons ITS Joint Program Office (202) 366-8048, Lee.Simmons@dot.gov Tom Stout FHWA Office of Transportation Management (202) 366-6054, Tom.Stout@dot.gov Mike Onder FHWA Office of Freight Management and Operations (202) 366-2639, Michael.Onder@dot.gov Ed Fok FHWA Resource Center (415) 744-0113, Edward.Fok@dot.gov Michael Baltes FTA Office of Mobility Innovation (202) 366-2182, Michael.Baltes@dot.gov Jim Smailes FRA Office of Railroad Development (202) 493-6360, James.Smailes@dot.gov
	ITS Standards Program Section of the ITS Joint Program Office Website
	This site is the official website of the ITS Standards Program. The "About Us" section contains a description of the key program activities and the partners of the program. The "Learn About Standards" section provides background on the program and describes the program's role in ITS research initiatives. This section also discusses several aspects of standards, including application areas, standards' life cycles, standards development, standards testing, and the system engineering process. The "Deployment Resources" section lists available technical assistance, training programs, testing programs, publications, and discussion forums. The "Development Activities" section provides an overview of the standards development process, including how future standards candidates are identified. This section also provides the status of over 100 ITS standards currently in development. Cost: Free To Access This Resource: Access the website address http://www.standards.its.dot.gov/default.asp.
	National Transportation Communications Protocols for ITS (NTCIP) Website
	This website is a compilation of resources related to the National Transportation Communications for ITS Protocols (NTCIP) family of standards. The "Background" section contains a basic description of NTCIP, its function and history. The "Deployment" section contains a list of NTCIP projects by location, the NTCIP 9001 guide, and case studies on the use of NTCIP. There is also a link for ordering NTCIP standards from the National Electronics Manufacturers Association (NEMA) and the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE). The "Library" section contains a collection of documents, software products, and links relating to NTCIP, including draft standards and NTCIP operational and deployment documents. A new feature of the Library is the provision of free downloads of new standards. The "News" section contains current and updated information concerning NTCIP. The NTCIP newsletter can be downloaded from this section of the website. The "Calendar" section contains a list of upcoming events. The "Committees" section is where users can go to log in to restricted work areas of the website. Cost: Free To Access This Resource: Access the website address http://www.ntcip.org.
	Advanced Transportation Controller (ATC) Specifications Website
	This website is a compilation of resources related to Advanced Transportation Controller (ATC) specifications. ATC specifications define a general purpose field computer that is intended for continuous, unattended operation in harsh environments. The specifications define interchangeable modules that are combined to form a Type 2070 ATC capable of running control software from various vendors. In many cases, the specifications define several module options that can be arranged in a variety of configurations to meet users' needs. The website provides an overview of ATC specifications and its application program interface (API), as well as reference documents pertaining to those standards. Cost: Free To Access This Resource: Access the website address http://www.ite.org/standards/atc.
	ITS Standards Field Support Team
	The ITS Standards Field Support Team (SFST) provides short-term, on-call, technical assistance to support the adoption and use of ITS standards. The Team is comprised of FHWA technical staff. Services offered by the Team include: assessment of a user's current ITS system to identify where standards may be beneficial; assistance in the development of project specifications; review of existing contracts and specifications; assistance in the identification of appropriate contracting mechanisms; assistance in the development of test plans; and evaluation of systems for compliance with contracts and conformance to specifications. Services are available to public sector staff at the Federal, state, and local levels. Cost: Free To Access This Resource: Contact the ITS Specialist at the FHWA Division Office in your state. Contact information for these individuals can be found online at http://www.ops.fhwa.dot.gov/int_its_deployment/its_specialists/fhwa_office.htm. Alternatively, contact Ed Fok, FHWA Resource Center, (415) 744-0113, Edward.Fok@dot.gov.
	ITS Standards Database
	This database contains the over 100 ITS standards being tracked by the ITS Standards Program. Users can search the database by lead standard development organization (SDO), development status, or keyword. Each record contains the standard's title, a description, current status, informational website, and point of contact with telephone number and e-mail address. Cost: Free To Access This Resource: Access the website address http://www.standards.its.dot.gov/stdssearch.asp.
	Application Area Table
	This table is a guide to ITS standards documentation that should be considered for use in different types of ITS projects. Each row in the table represents an Interface Class from the National ITS Architecture. The National ITS Architecture's 19 application areas are listed in the second column of the table. Cost: Free To Access This Resource: Access the website address http://www.standards.its.dot.gov/learn_Application.asp.
	Center-to-Center (C2C) Communications Profiles Standards Advisory (2006)
	This flier is one of a series of documents that provide state and local transportation agencies with background and guidance on development issues and other key activities related to ITS standards. Center-to-Center (C2C) communications relate to all aspects of ITS, covering the exchange of data between computers physically located in different transportation management facilities (e.g., traffic management centers, transit management centers, emergency management centers, and parking management centers.) C2C standards enable exchange of data, specifying what information is exchanged, how and when it is exchanged, and the underlying transport mechanisms. C2C standards can be divided into two categories: (1) message and data content and (2) rules for exchanging messages and data. The focus of this ITS standards advisory is on the rules for exchanging messages and data, called "C2C communications profile standards." The flier contains a list of C2C communications profile standards, a list of C2C standards resources, and a list of C2C documents and guides. Cost: Free To Access This Resource: Access the website address: http://www.standards.its.dot.gov/Documents/advisories/adv_c2c_bg.asp.
	Incident Management (IM) ITS Standards Advisory (2004)
	This flier is one of a series of documents that provide state and local transportation agencies with background and guidance on development issues and other key activities related to ITS standards. This flier describes the family of standards developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) that facilitates incident management. The IEEE 1512 family allows traffic management systems and public safety management systems to exchange incident-related information immediately for real-time command and control of resources. The flier profiles each of the four standards in the family (the base standard and standards for traffic incident management, public safety, and hazardous materials), and provides an update on their standards development status. The flier contains case studies on the use of IEEE 1512 standards in New York, Washington, D.C., Utah, and Washington State; and a list of available resources for technical assistance. Cost: Free To Access This Resource: Access the following website addresses: Adobe Acrobat format: http://www.standards.its.dot.gov/Documents/advisories/IM_advisory.pdf HyperText Markup Language (HTML) format: http://www.standards.its.dot.gov/Documents/advisories/IM_Advisory.htm
	National Transportation Communications for ITS Protocol (NTCIP) Case Study Reports (1999-2004)
	This series of documents describes the lessons learned by vendors, agencies, and consultants during a project that required compliance with the National Transportation Communications for ITS Protocol (NTCIP). Cost: Free To Access This Resource: Access the following website addresses: NTCIP 9002 v01.04: Virginia DOT Statewide VMS Project (1999): http://www.ntcip.org/library/documents/pdf/9002_090999.pdf NTCIP 9003 v01.04: Washington State DOT NTCIP VMS Software Upgrade (1999): http://www.ntcip.org/library/documents/pdf/9003_090999.pdf NTCIP 9004 v01.05: City of Phoenix, Arizona – Phoenix Advanced Transportation Management System (1999): http://www.ntcip.org/library/documents/pdf/9004_090999.pdf NTCIP 9005 v01.09: Texas Department of Transportation Statewide Center-to-Center Software and Systems Integration (2004): http://www.ntcip.org/library/documents/pdf/9005v0109a_txdot_c2c.pdf NTCIP 9006 v01.06: City of Lakewood, Colorado – Lakewood Advanced Traffic Management System (2004): http://www.ntcip.org/library/documents/pdf/9006v0106_lakewood.pdf NTCIP 9007 v01.05: City of Mesa Arizona Signal System Upgrade (2004): http://www.ntcip.org/library/documents/pdf/9007v0105_mesa.pdf NTCIP 9008 v01.06: Minnesota DOT Statewide R/WIS Project (2004): http://www.ntcip.org/library/documents/pdf/9008v01-06.pdf NTCIP 9009 v01.05: Washington State Department of Transportation Statewide ESS Procurement (2004): http://www.ntcip.org/library/documents/pdf/9009v01-05.pdf
	Archived Data User Service (ADUS) ITS Standards Advisory (2003)
	This flier is one of a series of documents that provide state and local transportation agencies with background and guidance on development issues and other key activities related to ITS standards. This flier describes the first ITS standard to be published related to the archived data user service (ADUS): ASTM E2259-03 Standard Guide for Archiving and Retrieving ITS-Generated Data issued by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). The flier contains case studies on the use of ASTM E2259-03 in Alaska, Arizona, Maryland, and Virginia; a list of contacts; and a bibliography. Cost: Free To Access This Resource: Access the following website addresses: Adobe Acrobat format: http://www.standards.its.dot.gov/Documents/advisories/adus_advisory.pdf HyperText Markup Language (HTML) format: http://www.standards.its.dot.gov/Documents/advisories/ADUS_Advisory.htm
	Dedicated Short Range Communications (DSRC) ITS Standards Advisory (2003)
	This flier is one of a series of documents that provide state and local transportation agencies with background and guidance on development issues and other key activities related to ITS standards. This flier provides an update on recent developments concerning the set of standards that implement Dedicated Short Range Communications (DSRC) high-speed communications between vehicles and the roadside, and between vehicles. In 1999, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) allocated the 5.9 GHz band of frequency for DSRC. Since that time, the American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) has been developing standards to implement DSRC and approved the first DSRC standard E2213-02 in 2002. The flier contains a case study on the use of ASTM E2259-03 in Michigan, a list of contacts, and a bibliography. Cost: Free To Access This Resource: Access the following website addresses: Adobe Acrobat format: http://www.standards.its.dot.gov/Documents/advisories/dsrc_advisory.pdf HyperText Markup Language (HTML) format: http://www.standards.its.dot.gov/Documents/advisories/dsrc_advisory.htm
	Dynamic Message Signs (DMS) ITS Standards Advisory (2003)
	This flier is one of a series of documents that provide state and local transportation agencies with background and guidance on development issues and other key activities related to ITS standards. This flier provides an update on recent developments concerning standards for dynamic message signs within the National Transportation Communications for ITS Protocol (NTCIP) family of ITS standards. An initial version of the NTCIP standard for dynamic message signs – NTCIP 1203 – was published in 1997 and a second version is under development. The flier contains case studies on the use of NTCIP 1203 in Illinois and Virginia, a list of contacts, and a bibliography. Cost: Free To Access This Resource: Access the following website addresses: Adobe Acrobat format: http://www.standards.its.dot.gov/Documents/advisories/dms_advisory.pdf HyperText Markup Language (HTML) format: http://www.standards.its.dot.gov/Documents/advisories/dms_advisory.htm
	Environmental Sensor Stations (ESS) ITS Standards Advisory (2003)
	This flier is one of a series of documents that provide state and local transportation agencies with background and guidance on development issues and other key activities related to ITS standards. This flier provides an update on recent developments concerning standards for environmental sensor stations within the National Transportation Communications for ITS Protocol (NTCIP) family of ITS standards. An initial version of the NTCIP standard for environmental sensor stations – NTCIP 1204 – was published in 1998 and a second version is under development. The flier contains case studies on the use of NTCIP 1204 in Minnesota, Washington, and Wisconsin; a list of contacts; and a bibliography. Cost: Free To Access This Resource: Access the following website addresses: Adobe Acrobat format: http://www.standards.its.dot.gov/Documents/advisories/ess_advisory.pdf HyperText Markup Language (HTML) format: http://www.standards.its.dot.gov/Documents/advisories/ess_advisory.htm
	Environmental Sensor Station Standards for the Roadway: Standards Application Package (FHWA-OP-02-007) (2002)
	This package of documents brings together written material on environmental sensor station (ESS) standards. ESSs are roadside sensors that collect and disseminate surface weather and road conditions. The package includes an application area matrix, a roadmap for ESS standards development, a contact list of those who have already deployed ESSs, profiles of early deployments, a reference sheet of meteorological standards, and a set of ESS standards fact sheets, as well as other materials concerning the ITS Standards Program. Cost: Free To Access This Resource: To order a hardcopy, contact Gerry Flood, John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, (617) 494-3848, Flood@volpe.dot.gov.
	NTCIP 9001 (2002)
	The subject of communications protocols and standards is a challenging one, even for engineers experienced in these issues. In the case of the National Transportation Communications for ITS Protocol (NTCIP), the level of difficulty is heightened by the fact that NTCIP is a whole suite of documents and protocols aimed at meeting the communications needs of the various fixed-point communications components of the National ITS Architecture, not just one single component. The purpose of this guide – formerly called The NTCIP Guide but since renamed NTCIP 9001 – is to assist decision-makers, planners, specification writers, and implementers to understand the various NTCIP standards documents and how to use them, as well as the overall motivations behind the use of NTCIP. The document has been updated twice since its publication in 1999. The most recent version is NTCIP 9001 v.03.02, which was accepted by the Joint Committee on the NTCIP in October 2002. Cost: Free To Access This Resource: For the most recent version of the document, access the website address http://www.ntcip.org/library/guide.asp.
	Specification Guide for Procurement of NTCIP-Compliant Dynamic Message Signs (DMS) (2002)
	This document provides guidance on how to procure dynamic message signs that are compliant with the National Transportation Communications for ITS Protocol (NTCIP) 1203 v1 standard. The guide contains an overview of the NTCIP standard, an explanation of the need to include particular information when developing an NTCIP specification for dynamic message signs, a suggested outline for procurement specifications, and sample text for inclusion in the specifications. Cost: Free To Access This Resource: Access the website address http://www.standards.its.dot.gov/Documents/genDMSSpec.pdf.
	Dynamic Message Sign Standards: Application Area Package (2001)
	This package of documents brings together written material on dynamic message sign (DMS) standards. The package includes an application area matrix, a roadmap for DMS standards development, profiles of early deployments, lessons learned from these early deployments, a contact list of those who have already deployed DMSs, a set of DMS standards fact sheets, as well as other materials concerning the ITS Standards Program. Cost: Free To Access This Resource: To order a hardcopy, contact Gerry Flood, John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, (617) 494-3848, Flood@volpe.dot.gov.
	ITS Standards Lessons Learned Reports: Raising ITS Standards IQ (2000-2001)
	This series of two brochures documents lessons learned on how to raise awareness and understanding of ITS standards among transportation stakeholders, particularly those in the public sector. Lesson Learned Report #1 discusses how the Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) heightened awareness of ITS standards by hosting a one-day workshop among public sector representatives at the state, county, and city levels. Lesson Learned Report #2 describes the experiences of nine state transportation agencies who were among the first to use dynamic message signs (DMSs) built to specifications contained in the National Transportation Communications for ITS Protocol (NTCIP). Cost: Free To Access This Resource: To order a hardcopy, contact the Operations/ITS HelpLine, (866) 367-7487 or itspubs@dot.gov. For the online version, access the following website addresses: Lessons Learned Report #1: Raising ITS Standards IQ with a Public Sector Workshop (FHWA-OP-00-010) (2000) – Adobe Acrobat format: http://www.standards.its.dot.gov/Documents/lessons1.pdf Lessons Learned Report #1: Raising ITS Standards IQ with a Public Sector Workshop – HyperText Markup Language (HTML) format: http://www.standards.its.dot.gov/Documents/lessons1/its1.htm Learned Report #2: Raising ITS Standards IQ with Implementation of NTCIP-Based Dynamic Message Signs (FHWA-OP-01-032) (2001) – Adobe Acrobat format: http://www.standards.its.dot.gov/Documents/lessons2.pdf Learned Report #2: Raising ITS Standards IQ with Implementation of NTCIP-Based Dynamic Message Signs – HyperText Markup Language (HTML) format: http://www.standards.its.dot.gov/Documents/lessons2/its2.htm
	Intelligent Transportation Systems: Critical Standards (1999)
	This report fulfills a requirement of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21^st Century (TEA-21) to identify by June 1, 1999 "which standards are critical to ensuring national interoperability or critical to the development of other standards and specifying the status of development of each standard identified." The report provides a definition of "critical," describes the process and criteria for choosing the critical standards, and notes what considerations were taken in applying these criteria. Cost: Free To Access This Resource: Access the website address http://ntl.bts.gov/lib/jpodocs/redirect/repts_pr/5515.pdf, EDL# 5515.
	DMS Procurement Workshop
	This workshop discusses the nuts and bolts of a successful dynamic message sign (DMS) procurement. Participants will learn to develop methods for incorporating National Transportation Communications for ITS Protocol (NTCIP) standards into their DMS specifications. The workshop gives participants practical, ready-to-use information on a full range of topics related to the procurement of standards-based DMS systems. Target Audience: Public and private sector professionals responsible for specifying and procuring ITS-related equipment and services. Transportation/ITS engineers, project managers, technical team members (specification writers), consultants, contractors, and operators will all benefit from the workshop. Course Length: Two days. Cost: Free To Access This Resource: Access the website address http://www.ops.fhwa.dot.gov/int_its_deployment/standards_imp/dmswkshp.htm or contact Tom Stout, FHWA Office of Transportation Management, (202) 366-6054, Tom.Stout@dot.gov.

Standards Development and Implementation

Standards Development and Implementation Points-of-Contact

ITS Standards Program Section of the ITS Joint Program Office Website

National Transportation Communications Protocols for ITS (NTCIP) Website

Advanced Transportation Controller (ATC) Specifications Website

ITS Standards Field Support Team

ITS Standards Database

Application Area Table

Center-to-Center (C2C) Communications Profiles Standards Advisory (2006)

Incident Management (IM) ITS Standards Advisory (2004)

National Transportation Communications for ITS Protocol (NTCIP) Case Study Reports (1999-2004)

Archived Data User Service (ADUS) ITS Standards Advisory (2003)

Dedicated Short Range Communications (DSRC) ITS Standards Advisory (2003)

Dynamic Message Signs (DMS) ITS Standards Advisory (2003)

Environmental Sensor Stations (ESS) ITS Standards Advisory (2003)

Environmental Sensor Station Standards for the Roadway: Standards Application Package (FHWA-OP-02-007) (2002)

NTCIP 9001 (2002)

Specification Guide for Procurement of NTCIP-Compliant Dynamic Message Signs (DMS) (2002)

Dynamic Message Sign Standards: Application Area Package (2001)

ITS Standards Lessons Learned Reports: Raising ITS Standards IQ (2000-2001)

Intelligent Transportation Systems: Critical Standards (1999)

DMS Procurement Workshop