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This tool is a checklist for the major elements needed to implement a successful Lean Rapid Improvement Event.

This exercise was originally created by the Minnesota Office of Continuous Improvement as a standard work tool for Lean methodology.

This tool provides all of the Colorado DOT's Lean Everyday Ideas from 2012 to present. These Everyday Ideas are front-line improvements that Colorado DOT has implemented with Lean methodology.

This tool includes a recorded webcast and slides originally presented by LeanOhio on the state's continuous improvement efforts.

This online tool is designed to help agencies minimize risk on roadways. The tool provides a list of potential risk factors, as well a step-by-step system to implement safety planning. The focus is primarily on systemic improvements, rather than focusing on risks at specific locations, although the tool does consider the necessary balance between sport-improvements and improvements that are system-wide. Case studies provided include: Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, Ohio, and Thurston County, WA.

This executive summary is a report on a US scan team that visited several international agencies in July and August of 2009. The visited agencies were: Swedish Road Administration, the UK department of Transport and Highway Agencies, the New South Wales Roads and Traffic Authority and Austroads, the Victoria Department of Transport and VicRoads, the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads and the New Zealand Transport Agency. The team looked at how strategic goals were actual implemented by the agencies, how performance goals were achieved, how performance and transparency were linked, and how agencies can demonstrate accountability.

This synthesis reports on the maintenance and replacement of light-emitting diode (LED) traffic signal modules. It suggests some successful practices to deal with the complexities of the new and evolving LED technology and concludes with suggestions for additional research to resolve outstanding technical issues. It is intended for those currently dealing with the technicalities of evolving LED technology. Although experience is building, LED traffic signals remain an improving product and the uncertainties in the life of LEDs from an economic, performance, and safety perspective are not well understood. This is natural given the nature of LED technology; nevertheless, uncertainties associated with these issues are a major impediment to the development of a sustainable replacement strategy. As the topic panel directed, this synthesis includes the results of a 2006 ITE Task Force survey effort of users and vendors/manufacturers of LED modules. The specific objectives of the synthesis are to familiarize readers with the history of LEDs as replacements for incandescent lamps, to facilitate an understanding of LED issues, to document lessons learned, and to present successful practices in order to minimize future problems. ITE survey information presented includes 75 responses from public agency traffic engineers, consisting of ITE public agency members and AASHTO state traffic engineers, and 6 LED vendors/manufacturers [members of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)]. These survey responses were supplemented by follow-up discussions with various state agency officials who confirmed the initial survey results. A case study details more specific LED information gleaned from the Road Commission of Oakland County, MI's experience with LEDs dating back to 2000.

This presentation focuses on clear and concise communication of asset management principals to stakeholders. The presentation goes through a number of strategies and tips for communication with stakeholders and The second half of the presentation includes alternative ways of reaching stakeholders such as brochures, videos, and interactive activities.

This document summarizes the recommendations of the TAM ETG for the type of support needed to advance the implementation of asset management in State transportation agencies in the future. The recommendations include an endorsement for continuing the work of the TAM ETG as a source of on-going feedback and support to FHWA, AASHTO, and TRB as these agencies develop strategy, policy, technical guidance, and implementation actions related to asset management.

This report provides an overview of the purpose and development of a Transportation Asset Management Assessment. The report includes information on the TAM Assessment process, how to develop and conduct a TAM Assessment, and methodologies for the reporting and continued support that follow the assessment.

The third of five reports designed to familiarize members of the transportation community with risk and its role in the decision making process. This report addresses risks to asset management policies and how they may be approached.

This report explores the multisector asset management approach, providing information on the core concepts and benefits to asset management.