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1. Introduction
Chapter 1 Executive Summary
1.1 TAM Basics
1.1.1 What is TAM?
1.1.2 Definitions
1.1.3 TAM Principles
1.1.4 TAM Elements
1.2 About This Guide
1.2.1 Scope and Organization
1.2.2 Intended Audiences
1.2.3 Ways to Use this Guide
1.2.4 Important Tools & Resources
1.3 TAM Resources
1.3.1 Frameworks and Guidance
1.3.2 Legislation and Regulations
1.3.3 Assessment Tools and Maturity Models
1.3.4 Communities
1.4 TAM Gap Analysis Tool
1.4.1 Gap Analysis Tool Data Structure
1.4.2 Using the Tool
Chapter 1 PDF
2. TAM Strategy and Planning
Chapter 2 Executive Summary
2.1 Developing a TAM Strategy
2.1.1 Integrating TAM Within Agency Strategic Plans and Policies
2.1.2 Creating a TAM Policy
2.2 TAM Integration
2.2.1 Planning and Programming
2.2.2 Performance Management
2.2.3 Risk Management
2.2.4 Information Management
2.2.5 Connecting Resilience with Asset Management
2.3 TAM Assessment and Advancement
2.3.1 Assessing Current Practice
2.3.2 Defining and Prioritizing Improvement in TAM Approaches
2.3.3 Developing a TAM Implementation Plan
2.3.4 Monitoring TAM Program Improvements
2.4 Developing a Transportation Asset Management Plan
2.4.1 The Basic TAMP
2.4.2 Beyond the Basic TAMP
2.5 Moving Beyond Pavements and Bridges to Other Assets
2.5.1 Drivers for Including Ancillary Assets
2.5.2 Selecting Assets for Inclusion in Asset Management Programs
2.5.3 Data Collection
2.5.4 Data Required for Decision-Making
2.5.5 Managing Ancillary Asset Data
2.6 Incorporating Equity into TAM
2.6.1 Understanding Equity
2.6.2 Integrating Equity in TAM Practices
Chapter 2 PDF
3. Organization and People
Chapter 3 Executive Summary
3.1 Establishing TAM Roles, Responsibilities, and Competencies
3.1.1 Organizational Models
3.1.2 TAM Roles
3.1.3 Competencies
3.2 Strengthening Coordination and Communication
3.2.1 Internal Coordination
3.2.2 External Coordination
3.2.3 Communication
3.3 Managing Change
3.3.1 TAM Culture
3.3.2 Understanding the Organization
3.3.3 TAM Change Readiness
3.4 Managing the TAM Workforce
3.4.1 TAM Workforce Development
3.4.2 TAM Workforce Management
3.5 Knowledge Management for TAM
3.5.1 Accumulating Knowledge
3.5.2 Building on Knowledge
Chapter 3 PDF
4. Asset Performance
Chapter 4 Executive Summary
4.1 Introduction to Life Cycle Management
4.1.1 Defining Life Cycle Management
4.1.2 Defining Asset Service and Performance Levels
4.1.3 Developing Life Cycle Strategies
4.2 Common Approaches to Managing Transportation Assets
4.2.1 Life Cycle Management Approaches
4.2.2 Selecting the Right Management Approach
4.3 Managing Assets Over Their Life Cycles
4.3.1 Managing Assets Using Condition Based Management
4.3.2 Applying Other Life Cycle Management Approaches
4.3.3 Implementing Life Cycle Management
Chapter 4 PDF
5. Resource Allocation
Chapter 5 Executive Summary
5.1 Resource Allocation and Prioritization Process
5.1.1 What is Resource Allocation?
5.1.2 Transportation Agency Context
5.1.3 Prototypical Resource Allocation Process
5.1.4 Consideration of Risk in Resource Allocation
5.2 Cross-Asset Resource Allocation Methods
5.2.1 Challenges in Cross-Asset Resource Allocation
5.2.2 Use of Performance Targets to Support Cross-Asset Resource Allocation
5.2.3 Use of Multi-Objective Decision Analysis for Resource Allocation
5.3 Financial Planning
5.3.1 TAM Financial Plan
5.3.2 Implications for Resource Allocation
5.4 Work Planning and Delivery
5.4.1 TAM Work Planning and Delivery
5.4.2 Implications for Resource Allocation
5.5 Asset Valuation
5.5.1 Asset Valuation Framework
5.5.2 Using Asset Value to Support TAM Decisions
Chapter 5 PDF
6. Monitoring and Adjustment
Chapter 6 Executive Summary
6.1 Monitoring Performance Measures
6.1.1 Selecting and Using Performance Measures
6.1.2 Evaluating the Effectiveness of Performance Measures
6.1.3 Target Setting Methods
6.2 Monitoring the State of Assets
6.2.1 Types of Performance-Based Data to Monitor
6.2.2 Maintaining Asset Data
6.3 Monitoring Funding and Resource Allocation Methods
6.3.1 Types of Funding and Resource Allocation Trends
6.3.2 Using Trend Data to Make Program Adjustments
6.4 Monitoring Asset Work and Costs
6.4.1 Importance of Tracking Work Activities and Treatment Costs
6.4.2 Establishing Business Processes to Support Work History and Cost Tracking
6.4.3 Using Work History Information to Improve Models
6.5 Monitoring Risks and TAM Processes
6.5.1 Monitoring and Managing Risks
6.5.2 Monitoring TAM Processes and Improvements
6.5.3 Managing Implementation Responsibilities and Processes
6.6 Incorporating Maintenance Costs into a TAMP
6.6.1 Categorizing and Tracking Maintenance Activities and Costs
6.6.2 Capturing Maintenance Cost and Accomplishment Data
6.6.3 Incorporating Maintenance Costs into TAMP Analysis
Chapter 6 PDF
7. Information and Systems
Chapter 7 Executive Summary
7.1 TAM Information Integration
7.1.1 TAM Data and Systems
7.1.2 Why Integrate?
7.1.3 Planning for TAM Information Integration
7.1.4 Integrating Asset Information Across the Life Cycle
7.1.5 TAM Data Guide
7.2 Collecting Asset Data
7.2.1 Deciding What Data to Collect
7.2.2 How to Collect Data
7.2.3 Preparing for Data Collection
7.3 Asset Data Sharing, Reporting and Visualization
7.3.1 Designing Effective Reports and Visualizations
7.3.2 Data Sharing
7.3.3 Preparing Data for Sharing, Reporting and Visualization
7.4 Data Governance and Management
7.4.1 Fundamental Concepts and Principles
7.4.2 Data Governance Practices Supporting TAM
7.4.3 Assessing Data Management and Governance Maturity
7.5 Future Applications: Building Information Modeling and Digital Twins
7.5.1 Building Information Modeling
7.5.2 CRP Project TFRS-02
Chapter 7 PDF
Explore TAM
Getting Started with TAM
TAM Topics
Workforce
TAM Fundamentals
Regulations and Requirements
Risk Management and System Resilience
Performance Management
Maintenance and Preservation
Life Cycle Planning
Financial Stewardship
Data Management, Analytics & Visualization
Equity
Plan Coordination
Communication
TAM Practices
TAM Resources
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3. Additional Context
3. Targets
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