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This report highlights asset management essentials, and examines asset management principles to explain TAM's organizational effects on a transportation agency.

A report which details the use of transportation asset management as a framework for long-term sustainability, accountability, and performance of an agency and its assets. This report addresses asset management as a framework for accountability, as well as implementation procedures for TAM. The report additionally presents case studies of successful asset management programs.

A brochure on AASHTO's Transportation Asset Management Guide. This brochure provides information on the core concepts behind TAM, and the steps to implementing a successful TAM program.

This case study details the asset management experiences of the Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments (OKI), focusing on the economic elements of their programming. OKI uses prioritization processes and economic analysis software for surface transportation project planning. Additionally they are looking to integrate benefit-cost analysis tools in the future, to further facilitate asset management practices and to analyze projects in their Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). This report is part of the FHWA Office of Asset Management's series of case studies on TAM, produced with the goal of sharing information between agencies to improve efficiency.

This case study details New York State DOT's efforts to upgrade and strengthen their analytical abilities. NYSDOT's management reforms created a strong foundation for an asset management program, and the agency found that economic analysis for comparison of investment opportunities would be a critical component to an effective TAM program. Economic, engineering, and mathematical analysis continue to constitute the core of NYSDOT’s TAM program. This report is part of the FHWA Office of Asset Management's series of case studies on TAM, produced with the goal of sharing information between agencies to improve efficiency.

This case study details the asset management process at Ohio DOT. The agency implemented a program titled VISION 2000, with the philosophy that an agency would need to continually reexamine itself to provide the best possible service to its customers. ODOT redesigned its framework and redefined its mission and goals, creating an agency that was well-prepared to adopt asset management practices. This report is part of the FHWA Office of Asset Management's series of case studies on TAM, produced with the goal of sharing information between agencies to improve efficiency.

This case study details the development of Utah DOT's procedures for managing and maintaining roadway assets. UDOT focused its reform efforts on its maintenance inventories and performance-based measures. UDOT has proactively implemented initiatives to identify and manage the condition and performance of specific roadway assets critical to highway safety. The agency has developed several new systems and strategies to ensure their roadway assets are managed effectively. This report is part of the FHWA Office of Asset Management's series of case studies on TAM, produced with the goal of sharing information between agencies to improve efficiency.

This case study documents Pennsylvania DOT's experiences with asset management and life cycle costing analysis (LCCA). LCCA serves as a critical decision making tool for PennDOT's pavement design selections, and helps to find cost-effective projects and maintenance methods. This report is part of the FHWA Office of Asset Management's series of case studies on TAM, produced with the goal of sharing information between agencies to improve efficiency.

This case study details Georgia DOT's experiences with asset management and life cycle costing analysis (LCCA). GDOT worked with FHWA to identify ways to enhance their LCCA practices, and to improve LCCA related tools and software. This report is part of the FHWA Office of Asset Management's series of case studies on TAM, produced with the goal of sharing information between agencies to improve efficiency.

This case study details Colorado DOT's experiences with asset management and life cycle costing analysis (LCCA). CDOT began using LCCA to evaluate investment decisions, and the agency has developed an LCCA process that has been integrated into their planning, policies, and procedures to produce a sound, long-term approach to managing assets. This report is part of the FHWA Office of Asset Management's series of case studies on TAM, produced with the goal of sharing information between agencies to improve efficiency.

This case study documents the development of the asset management program at Oregon DOT. ODOT changed their asset management methodology to incorporate economics as they produced the Oregon Highway Plan with the use of HERS, an investment-performance model. This report is part of the FHWA Office of Asset Management's series of case studies on TAM, produced with the goal of sharing information between agencies to improve efficiency.

An article on a video that explains the concept of preventive maintenance for pavement, and recommends steps to take during the project selection process.