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This presentation focuses on socio technical asset management–the management of assets that considers both the stakeholder reactions to investment decisions as well as the technical requirements. It explains this concept through case studies of implemented socio technical asset management programs such as New Zealand.

This presentation addresses the problem of pavement condition data quality. Pavement Condition Data provides transportation agencies with the information they need in order to provide quality service and maintain their assets in good condition. The presentation explains the data collection methods and simulates an example, showing some of the existing errors.

This presentation explores the different methods of economic analysis for pavement management decisions. The presentation explains the advantages and disadvantages of Fundamentals of Economic (ROI) Analysis, HERS-ST analysis, benefit cost analysis, among others. It concludes with a more in-depth explanation of the HERS-ST software used by the FHWA.

This presentation focuses on the use of HPMS 8.01 data, and specifically the report card feature, and its analysis of transportation data trends. However, this program is fairly undeveloped and is being improved, and this presentation outlines those improvements for future users.

This presentation is a case study of NCHRP Project 20-100, which sought to assess the investments made and returns realized by agencies that have adopted TAM systems. It then provides a framework for calculation of return on investment for transportation asset management. It concludes with final comments on the relevance and application of this research in the future.

This presentation focuses on geotechnical asset management in Alaska. Alaska's geotechnical assets–rock slopes, earth retaining walls, soil and slope embankments– are worth 3 times Alaska's bridge inventory. Care of these assets is critical and this presentation outlines Alaska's strategy to use timely mitigation to increase the cost effectiveness of treatments.

This presentation discusses the implementation of an asset management plan at the Southeast Pennsylvania Transit Authority. The asset management plan uses a variety of data sources in its implementation such as asset maintenance data, capital asset data, and life cycle data because it is managing a number of different types of assets.

This presentation focuses on performance management, target setting for performance indicators, and target setting for asset management measures. It begins with an overview of the components of performance management at WMATA and then discusses annual target setting of performance indicators. It concludes with prioritizing funding for future assets.

This presentation focuses on the use of cross-asset prioritization using multi-objective decision analysis to improve asset management efficiency at Caltrans. Topics discussed also include Caltrans' strategic goals, especially challenges regarding safety and health.

This presentation focuses on the development of a transportation asset management program for northeast Ohio. This included developing asset inventory and conditions, objectives and measures, performance gap assessment, and implementation of a pavement management system. It then reflects on the lessons learned during the TAMP development process.

This presentation discusses the implementation of an asset management plan for the Metra rail in anticipation of the Federal Transit Administration's MAP-21 TAM guidelines. This includes development of an asset inventory, condition assessments, state of good repair analysis, and estimation of renewal costs. The presentation then summarizes the relevant data for future use.

This presentation tells the story of the development of an asset inventory at the Metropolitan Transportation Commission. It discusses the steps taken and challenges faced in gathering an asset inventory from nothing, including data collection and database integration.