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How TPM and Asset Management Work Together

  • Transportation performance management is an approach to managing transportation system performance outcomes. Asset management is the application of this approach to manage the condition of the infrastructure assets that are needed to provide for mobility and safety on the nation's transportation system. In short, asset management is the engine that drives infrastructure performance.

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  • Transportation performance management is a strategic approach that uses system information to make investment and policy decisions to achieve national performance goals. The application of the TPM approach ensures that investments are performance-driven and outcome based.
  • Transportation and planning agencies apply TPM principles in making decisions about where to invest resources. Those processes and investment strategies are documented in management plans the agencies develop for the various program areas. All management plans are then used in the performance-based planning and programming process to make investment trade-off decisions.
  • Asset management plans are the framework for developing the investment strategies to address infrastructure condition targets, as well as addressing risk and managing assets for their whole life at the lowest practicable cost.
  • States are required under new regulations to develop asset management plans, to be certified by FHWA, and more than 40 already have begun to do so.
  • FHWA continues to work with our stakeholders to advance TPM principles and asset management best practices through training, webinars, and guidance. If you would like assistance, please contact your local FHWA Division office.
Updated: 06/27/2017
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