TAM Webinar 80: Reflections on 40+ Years of TAM | VideoWebinar/Video
Over the past four decades, Transportation Asset Management (TAM) has evolved from pavement and bridge management maintained by technical specialists into a comprehensive, agency-wide framework for investment decision-making, performance management, and accountability. This webinar featured a keynote presentation by Katie Zimmerman that she delivered at the 15th National TAM Conference in Chicago in August. The presentation reflects on the development of TAM—how the practice has changed, what has worked, and where agencies have struggled to translate concepts into lasting organizational change. Following the presentation, a panel of practitioners explored what the next phase of TAM may look like. Explore webinar materials below!
TAM Webinar 79: Making Data Work for Asset Management | VideoWebinar/Video
Transportation Asset Management (TAM) decisions depend on data that is not only accurate, but available when decisions are being made. Yet many agencies’ required data collection cycles are too slow to support day-to-day operational and investment decisions. This webinar explored practical ways to make data more decision-ready by pairing traditional TAM datasets with emerging and alternative sources—such as vehicle and sensor data, third-party datasets, and targeted analytical inputs. The focus was on actionable approaches that improve decisions even when data are incomplete: agencies don’t need “perfect” data to make better choices, but they do need the right data, at the right time, in the right form. Participants were left with more holistic, realistic framework for modernizing data practices beyond compliance and toward decision support. Featured presenters included: Robert Chochrane and Chen-Fu Liao, Virginia DOT Justin Bruner, Pennsylvania DOT William Johnson, Colorado DOT Explore the slides and webinar recording below!
TPM Webinar 29: Linking Performance to Strategy — Advancing Performance-Based Planning | VideoWebinar/Video
TPM Webinar 29 explored the critical connection between performance measurement and strategic planning in State Transportation Agencies (STAs), delving into how STAs can effectively bridge the gap between setting their long-term vision and daily operations, while incorporating new types of data to show progress. We examined practical approaches to:
Establish Meaningful Linkages: Discover how to align performance measures with strategic goals and objectives.
Select the Right Metrics: Explore different types of measurements to accurately track progress, including outcome-based, output-based, and efficiency metrics.
Integrate Key Considerations: Learn how to incorporate essential factors like risk management, asset management, and financial planning into your performance framework.
Drive Data-Driven Decisions: Understand how to use performance data to inform resource allocation, prioritize projects, and optimize transportation investments.
Communicate Success: Develop strategies for effectively communicating performance results to transportation stakeholders and the public.
Featured presenters included:
Kerri Wohler and Sreenath Gangula, Washington State DOT
Lorri Economy, Utah DOT
Benjamin McCulloch, Texas DOT
TAM Webinar 78: 2026 TAMP Developments | VideoWebinar/Video
Asset ManagementTo help agencies prepare for their 2026 TAMP submittals, this session highlighted emerging practices and creative strategies for TAMP development. The webinar featured presentations from select states, followed by an interactive discussion with all participants. Featured presenters included:
- Shaker Rabban, Minnesota DOT
- Laura Heckel, P.E., Illinois DOT
- Miguel Simon, Connecticut DOT
TPM Webinar 28: Implications of Automated Vehicles and Shared Mobility to Transportation Performance Management | VideoWebinar/Video
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Resources from the webinar:
- TPM Webinar 28 — Slides (PDF)
- TPM TSP Quarterly (Dec 2025) — Event Page
- AASHTO Connected & Automated Vehicle (CAV) Policy Principles — Overview
- AASHTO CAV Policy Principles — PDF
- AASHTO State CAV Community of Practice
- AASHTO Emerging Mobility Areas
- Tennessee Connected & Autonomous Vehicle Readiness Action Plan
- NCHRP Report 1104 — Integrating TIM and Connected/Automated Technology Communities
- NCHRP 20-24(147) — State of CAV Peer Exchange
- Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association (AVIA)
- FHWA Pooled Fund #642 — Connected Vehicle (CV) Study
- FHWA Pooled Fund #680 — Automated Vehicle (AV) Study
- USDOT ITS JPO — V2X Deployment
- NOCoE — V2X & TSMO Peer Exchange Report
- PIARC — Technical Committee: Road Infrastructure for Connected & Automated Mobility
- ITS America — Automated Vehicle Policy Framework (2025)
- District of Columbia — Proposed Rulemaking for AV Testing
- Zoox — Atlanta Expansion (2025)
- Beep Autonomous Shuttle — Atlanta, GA
- Shared Mobility Resource Library — Innovative Mobility
TAM Webinar 77: Advanced Technologies for TAM and TPM | VideoWebinar/Video
Asset ManagementAdvancements in technology are rapidly reshaping Transportation Asset Management (TAM) and Performance Management practices. DOTs and other public transportation agencies are integrating new tools into their TAM programs, and sharing lessons learned, best practices, and challenges is critical for the broader community. Featured presenters included:
Iowa State University – Dr. Omar Smadi and Dr. Alireza Sassani
Minnesota DOT – Trisha Stefanski and Alan Setrum
Maricopa Association of Governments – Dr. Shuyao Hong
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TAM Webinar 77 Resources:
- TAM Webinar 77 Slide Deck (PDF) – Presentation slides used during the webinar.
- TAM Webinars Collection – Archive of all Transportation Asset Management webinars.
- AASHTO CPBM Subcommittee on Asset Management Homepage – Information and community resources for the CPBM-AM subcommittee.
- FHWA Advanced Digital Construction Management Systems (ADCMS) Grants – Federal Highway Administration program overview and guidance.
- NIRA Dynamics – Data provider supporting vehicle-based road condition and roughness data collection.
- Sun Cloud Data Portal (Arizona GeoHub) – Open data portal for transportation and environmental datasets in Arizona.
- NCHRP Pending Project 20-136: AI and Big Data Applications in TAM and TPM – Transportation Research Board project page related to the webinar topic.
Session A. Elements of Good Visualizations & Communication | Agency Compilation | VideoWebinar/Video
Asset ManagementA compilation of agency presentations from the 2025 AASHTO TAM Peer Exchange that are centered on fundamental elements of good visualization and communication.
Session B. Effectively Communicating Asset Inventory and Condition Information | Agency Compilation | VideoWebinar/Video
Asset ManagementA compilation of agency presentations from the 2025 AASHTO TAM Peer Exchange that have a focus on communicating asset inventory and condition information.
Session C. Communicating Asset Risks | Agency Compilation | VideoWebinar/Video
Asset Management, Risk ManagementA compilation of agency presentations from the 2025 AASHTO TAM Peer Exchange with an emphasis on communicating asset risks.
Session D. Effectively Explaining Investment Decisions | Agency Compilation | VideoWebinar/Video
Asset ManagementA compilation of agency presentations from the 2025 AASHTO TAM Peer Exchange centered on how to effectively explain asset investment decisions.
TAM Webinar 76: Recent Research Roundtable | VideoWebinar/Video
In coordination with the AASHTO Committee on Performance Based Management’s Research Subcommittee, TAM Webinar 76 highlighted cutting edge research in asset management. Principal investigators showcased key findings from recently completed projects and syntheses, as well as noteworthy activities in ongoing projects.
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Featured presenters and selected NCHRP projects included:
- Dr. Abhijit Sarkar, Virginia Tech Transportation Institute and Principal Investigator for NCHRP 23-12, “Artificial Intelligence Opportunities for State and Local DOTs – A Research Roadmap”
- Dr. Hala Nassereddine, University of Kentucky and Principal Investigator for NCHRP Synthesis 20-05/Topic 54-06, “Ancillary Asset Data Stewardship and Data Models”
- Aimee Flannery, Jacobs and Principal Investigator for NCHRP 23-32, “Transportation Asset Risk and Resilience”
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Webinar Resources:
- TAM 76 Webinar Slides (PDF)
- National Conference on Transportation Asset Management - Chicago, August 25-28
- Committee on Performance Based Management Annual Meeting - Baltimore, September 23-25
- TAM Portal Webinar Archive
- AASHTO Committee on Performance Based Management (CPBM) Asset Management Subcommittee
- FHWA Asset Management Hub
- NCHRP 23-12: Artificial Intelligence Opportunities for State and Local DOTs – A Research Roadmap
- NCHRP Synthesis 20-05/Topic 54-06: Ancillary Asset Data Stewardship and Data Models
- NCHRP Synthesis 20-05 Final Report - National Academies Press
- NCHRP Project 23-32: Transportation Asset Risk and Resilience
- NCHRP 23-41: Using Emerging and Established Technologies for Asset Management - A Guide
- NCHRP 23-32 Workshop at National TAM Conference
- NCHRP 23-41 Workshop at TAM Conference
- TAM Webinar 77 Registration