Applying Scrum Methods to ITS Projects

The introduction of new technology generally brings new challenges and new methods to help with deployments. Agile methodologies have been introduced in the information technology industry to potentially speed up development. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) developed this document to help those interested in learning about Scrum Methods, one of the Agile Methodologies, and how to incorporate Scrum into Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) project development. The FHWA wants stakeholders that choose to develop ITS projects using Scrum methods, to have appropriate information and assistance for successful implementation. The two primary audiences for this document are State and local transportation agencies, and FHWA Division Office staff. For state and local agencies, this document will provide descriptions of Agile development and how it might be used on ITS projects. For FHWA staff, this document offers information on providing assistance for ITS projects that use Agile development. Within these two primary audiences there are decision makers that need to be aware of Agile development and combining it with systems engineering only at a high level. In addition, there is also useful information for contractors who are interested in using Agile development for federally funded ITS projects. The more detailed information in this document is geared toward the technical reader. Readers unfamiliar with systems engineering or Agile development should first review the resources and tutorial videos identified in APPENDIX A. These are considered recommended reading and training before proceeding to read this document.

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• Record URL:
  https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/32681
• Corporate Authors:

  Noblis

  600 Maryland Avenue, SW, Suite 755
  Washington, DC  United States  20024

  Consensus Systems Technologies Corporation

  301 East 87th Street, Suite 7A
  New York, NY  United States  10128-4807

  Department of Transportation

  Intelligent Transportation Systems Joint Program Office
  1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590

  Federal Highway Administration

  Office of Operations, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Authors:
  • Staples, Barbara
  • Hardesty, Dawn
  • Christie, Blake
  • Deurbrouck, Taylor
  • Seder, Josh
  • Insignares, Manny
  • Chan, Patrick
• Publication Date: 2017-8

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Digital/other
• Edition: Final Report
• Features: Appendices; Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 88p

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Information technology; Intelligent transportation systems; Project management; Systems engineering
• Identifier Terms: Agile (Project management tools); Scrum (Project management methods)
• Uncontrolled Terms: Project development
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Data and Information Technology; Highways;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01645926
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: FHWA-JPO-17-508
• Contract Numbers: DTFH61-12-D-00042 T-5010
• Files: NTL, TRIS, ATRI, USDOT
• Created Date: Sep 11 2017 6:14PM