Transportation Asset Management 
A Webinar Series from AASHTO and FHWA
Part I
Webinar 1: Asset Management and Safety
Wednesday, December 5, 2012 – 2:00 PM EST
The first installment of this webinar series will provide an overview of successful State DOT practices in asset management and safety. A summary of the 2011 FHWA Safety and Asset Management Peer Exchange will highlight effective strategies for “moving the dial” on safety through an asset management approach. Presentations will provide insight into asset management and safety program implementation. Specific cases presented during this webinar include: Oregon DOT’s work to build network capacity, Washington State DOT’s prioritization of safety related assets, and North Dakota DOT’s sign inventory and retroreflectivity program.
Webinar 2: Asset Management and Performance Management
Wednesday, January 9, 2013 – 2:00 PM EST
This webinar provides an overview of successful practices for integrating asset management and performance management, highlighting performance management components that are most critical in the context of an effective asset management program. Presentations will include specific examples of how asset management and performance management strategies complement each other within State DOTs. Representatives from state DOTs will discuss their agency’s efforts to develop an AM/PM framework and use asset management strategies to improve agency performance.
Webinar 3: Asset Management Business Models and Barriers to Implementation
Wednesday, March 13, 2013 – 2:00 PM EST
This webinar explores transportation asset management business models. Webinar speakers will provide a frank
examination of the strengths and limitations of specific AM business models, and will share lessons learned in overcoming barriers to implementation. Discussion will focus on alignment and integration of organizational units, systems, and data with agencies’ asset management business models. Throughout the webinar, State DOT representatives will share their own experiences—including discussion of how strong AM practices can help in building the case for needed funding.
Webinar 4: Asset Management and Risk Management
Wednesday, May 8, 2013 – 2:00 PM EST
This webinar will address risk in the context of asset management – exploring exactly how State DOTs successfully
integrate principles of risk management into their asset management framework. Presentations will examine ways in which agencies link components of risk management and asset management in order to improve strategic and operational performance. Specific cases will highlight successful approaches for developing and applying a risk-based asset management strategy. Click
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Part II
Webinar 5: Asset Management and Performance-based Planning
Wednesday, July 10, 2013 – 2:00 PM EST
This webinar addresses the linkage of asset management and performance-based planning, in the context of MAP-21. As part of this webinar, state DOT representatives will discuss their agencies’ efforts to integrate asset management and performance-based planning, addressing specific challenges, success factors, and key benefits obtained. Presentations will include specific examples of how DOTs have improved strategic and operational performance by tying planning and programming decisions to asset management goals and objectives. Click
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Webinar 6: Addressing Asset Preservation and Maintenance in Asset Management Plans
Wednesday, September 18, 2013 – 2:00 PM EST
This webinar presents practical information on the place of asset preservation and maintenance within a transportation asset management plan (TAMP). A summary of the 2013 FHWA Asset Management Peer Exchange in Burlington, VT will provide an overview of DOT experiences developing, implementing, and updating a TAMP – with a focus on the role of asset preservation and maintenance. Webinar speakers will offer their perspective on how a TAMP helps drive improved performance in the areas of asset preservation and maintenance. Click
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Webinar 7: Asset Management and Adaptation to Climate Change and Extreme Weather Events
Wednesday, November 13, 2013 – 2:00 PM EST
This webinar explores transportation asset management in the context of climate change and extreme weather events. Adaptation to climate change and extreme weather events presents an emerging set of asset management challenges and opportunities. Cases included as part of this webinar will highlight successful adaptation strategies, tools, and approaches. Webinar speakers will frame some of the key opportunities for state DOTs and share specific lessons learned drawn from the experiences of states at the forefront of these issues. Click
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Webinar 8: Data Needs, Issues, and Governance for Improved Management of Highway Assets
Wednesday, January 22, 2014 – 2:00 PM EST
This webinar provides an introduction to transportation asset management data needs, issues, and governance. Organized around a series of state DOT cases, the webinar is designed to highlight the potential to improve DOT asset management practice and operational performance through a focus on data and data management. Representatives from state DOTs will discuss their agencies’ efforts in this area, providing insight into the challenges encountered and strategies for success. Click
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Webinar Calendar
Previous Webinars
Transportation Asset Management Guide: A Focus on Implementation – Webinar 1: Applying the Guide
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Transportation Asset Management Guide: A Focus on Implementation – Webinar 2: Guide Overview and Getting Started
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Transportation Asset Management Guide: A Focus on Implementation – Webinar 3: The Transportation Asset Management Plan (TAMP)
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Transportation Asset Management Guide: A Focus on Implementation – Webinar 4: Tools & Techniques for Implementing the TAMP
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