The ITS planner, designer and operator should always be cognizant of the life-cycle of the overall system and its integrated subsystems and components. Timing of next-gen ITS integration can be optimized, both fiscally as well as technically, by considering the wide spectrum of variables associated with life-cycle management. The following graphic presents a general overview of a typical systems life-cycle:
Typical life-cycle management should also include evaluation of the maturity of next-gen ITS technologies and the systems required to support a new ITS solution.
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