As the importance of an integrated transportation system continues to evolve and grow, U.S. transportation agencies are identifying traffic signals as critical elements in asset management and long-range planning. Current research continues to suggest that transportation agencies can benefit from including traffic signals in their asset management planning and integrating asset management practices for traffic signal assets. This primer provides information for applying Transportation Asset Management (TAM) principles to traffic signals in accordance with the Transportation Asset Management Plan (TAMP) requirements.

Infrastructure Assets: ITS
Resource Types: Research Report
Capabilities: Data & Information Systems, Tools & Technology
Management Processes: Performance Based Planning & Programming, Resource Allocation