Applying transportation asset management in Connecticut.

1122990312168782Final reportPDFTech Reporthttp://ntl.bts.gov/lib/30000/30700/30781/CT-2258-F-08-9.pdfCT-2258-F-08-9CT Study No. SPR-2258Asset managementCase studiesImplementationLife cycle analysisStrategic planningConnecticutColoradoFloridaMichiganMinnesotaMissouriOhioWashingtonWisconsinNew YorkOregonVermontNorth CarolinaConnecticut Academy of Science and EngineeringLownes, NicholasZofka, AdamConnecticut Academy of Science and EngineeringConnecticut. Dept. of TransportationUnited States. Federal Highway AdministrationNTL-ECONOMICS AND FINANCE-FundingNTL-LAWS AND REGULATIONS-State Laws and RegulationsNTL-PLANNING AND POLICY-Management SystemsUS Transportation CollectionThe study consists primarily of a detailed review of those states that utilize transportation asset management (TAM) systems that may be applicable for Connecticut\ue2\u20ac\u2122s consideration, and includes as well the identification of a comprehensive pavement life-cycle analysis tool. The primary conclusion of this study is that, across the United States, states are finding the shift to TAM Systems worthwhile and productive as they are steadily seeing the condition of their assets improve and their resource allocation decisions galvanizing around an increasingly coherent vision for their transportation infrastructure. The findings indicate that the Connecticut Department of Transportation (ConnDOT) should consider utilizing five concepts (Clarity, Communication, Champion, Consistency, and Comprehensive), the 5Cs, as a strategy for TAM implementation. The 5Cs provide a focus for ConnDOT\ue2\u20ac\u2122s development of a sustainable TAM program to guide the state\ue2\u20ac\u2122s investment in the acquisition, construction, repair, and preservation of the state\ue2\u20ac\u2122s transportation assets