Why Your Agency Should Consider Asset Management Systems for Roadway Safety

2005PDFTech Reporthttp://www.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/research/safety/05077/05077.pdfhttp://www.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/research/safety/577/index.cfmFHWA-HRT-05-077DTFH61-01-C-00180State departments of transportationHighway safetySafety managementProperty managementInfrastructureRoads--United States--Safety measures--Equipment and supplies--ManagementUnited StatesUnited States. Federal Highway Administration\ua0Haas, Karen; Hensing, DavidUnited States. Federal Highway AdministrationFederal Highway AdministrationThis primer provides a general overview of asset management systems for roadway safety elements, and initial guidance for agencies beginning to consider them. Asset Management is a strategic approach to managing transportation infrastructure elements. It provides a systematic process for maintaining, upgrading and operating physical assets cost effectively. Information in the primer can help State departments of transportation (DOT) increase their use of state-of the practice techniques on roadway safety hardware management systems. The primer was developed for State DOT personnel, particularly chief engineers and other top management, involved with the planning, funding, and execution of roadway safety hardware management systems.79