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This handbook is intended to expand upon and provide general information and guidance on the management of systems and associated assets used in the transit operating environment in support of the FTA Transit Asset Management (TAM) rule. It offers a framework that outlines systems theoretical concepts and defines specific classes and types of transit systems to foster consistency in transit system asset management practices. Practical information is presented to assist transit operators in their efforts to inventory systems assets and identify activities and investments needed throughout the system life cycle to receive the most value from the system.

This report captures discussions and remarks from the 2019 Transportation Resilience conference. At this conference, presenters and attendees shared advancements made in their transportation agencies to improve resilience to natural disasters, climate change, and the impact of extreme weather events. The summary report underscores the state-of-practice, acknowledges existing gaps, and plans for future studies to fill the gaps. It should be used to inform practitioners and continue development in this area.

A comprehensive review of the challenges of implementing managed lanes from the perspective of state DOTs is presented in this research report. The review covers much of the available literature (60 publications and over 700 media articles), a survey sent to 50 state DOTs, and six relevant case studies. With an often highly dubious public, there is quite a wide gap between the goals of DOTs' managed lanes and the public's assumptions. This research seeks to understand that gap and present best practices for overcoming the challenges facing tolling or pricing on managed lanes.

The most recent version of Rhode Island's long range plan was published as a draft in fall 2020 with a final version expected following the public comment period. The plan covers the state's vision, trends, infrastructure and financial needs, performance measures, and future projects.

The FDOT Source Book presents key system performance indicators. It also documents mobility trends and insights into emerging technologies and innovations. Traditionally available in a PDF, the 2020 Source Book is the first version to be published online.

This report by the Government Accountability Office reviewed FTA's transit asset management program to assess whether transit agencies reported improvements from TAM, whether FTA developed and communicated performance measures, and whether the TAM requirements helped agencies manage asset over their life cycles.

Texas's current long range plan expands on the work in the Texas Transportation Plan (TTP) 2040 and extends the planning and guidance to 2050. Through collaboration with organizations ranging from local communities and private companies to metropolitan planning organizations and transit officials. It is multimodal, covering bicycle, pedestrian, public transit, aviation, ferries, and passenger rail as well as highway and freight. Texas even distinguishes the needs of their rural transportation network with a specific section in the 2050 plan.

This plan outlines the policy framework to address multimodal system development in Illinois. It centers around the five performance goals of economy, livability, mobility, resiliency, and stewardship and defines performance measures to track progress.

The California Transportation Plan 2050 focuses on developing a transportation system which supports communities, advances racial and economic justice, and improves public and environmental health across California. After an analysis of the current trends and conditions, the plan details fourteen recommendations for achieving their 2050 goals and outlines the next steps in implementation. In addition to the main plan document, five other elements contribute to the development and results: Strategies Element, Technical Analysis Element, Plan Development Element, Financial Element, and Implementation Element.

Colorado DOT's long range transportation plan illustrates the department's vision for the next twenty-five years with an emphasis on three goal areas: mobility, safety and asset management. Within each of the goal areas, CDOT identifies actions they must take to reach their goals based on needs identified in stakeholder surveys.

This paper describes how performance measures may be used to engage stakeholders and increase their involvement to find solutions for a transportation asset or program. The authors identify the FHWA's PlanWorks decision tool as a relevant method for capturing performance measures to share with the community when setting the project scope, establishing measures, and identifying solutions. Through their case study, the researchers found that performance measures gave the public a way to connect the project with their goals for the community that resulted in financially feasible and locally supported candidate projects for improvement.

This guidebook presents Integrated Corridor Management (ICM), which is a multimodal and multi-agency method for coordinating the operations of a corridor, including highways, arterial roads, and transit systems. Through the use of technology, data, and multi-agency institutional frameworks, ICM helps mitigate the challenges of congestion along key corridors. This guide highlights why agencies should use ICM and walks through the process for applying it.