TransAM Open Source Asset Management and Capital Planning Tool Sarah Anderson Cambridge Systematics, Business Development Manager Cambridge, MA
Agenda Introduction to Cambridge Systematics TransAM and the Capital Planning Tool» Project Background» TransAM High-level Overview» Benefits to the Transportation Industry What s Next 2
Introduction Cambridge Systematics We are transportation specialists, dedicated to ensuring that transportation investments deliver the best possible results.» Founded in 1972, HQ Cambridge MA with 250 staff» Transit, policy, planning, operations, modeling, freight, safety We are a leading, full-service provider of software development and information technology services to the transportation industry.» Real-time Customer Information Systems» Transit Data Warehouses» Oversize/Overweight Permitting» Traffic Count Systems» Asset Management Systems
TransAM
TransAM Project Background Project led by Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) and Pennsylvania Bureau of Public Transportation (BPT) Funded in part by FTA State of Good Repair grant Goals:» Needs-driven capital planning process» Accurate (state wide) asset inventory» Streamline grant management process» Reduce reporting burden for transit organizations» Provide detailed reporting for DOT and Planning Partners 5
TransAM Project Results Web based; open source tool Fills the technology gap for Transit specific asset management software» Assist with National Transit Database (NTD) reporting» Meet MAP 21 requirements Integrates with existing systems Provides access for stake holders including DOT and Planning Partners 6 Tracks funding sources; applies service-life models and allows for long and shot-term capital planning
TransAM Overview Transit Organizations Planning Partners Internal Business Systems TransAM Transit Asset Manager Capital Planner Capital Inventory Database Capital Projects Database MPMS dotgrants National Transit Database External Systems DOT Staff
TransAM from 10,000 Feet. For Transit Organizations Capture and Maintain an Accurate Inventory of Transit Assets Rolling Stock Facilities Equipment Record Annual and Final Disposition of Assets Provide the Basis for a Capital Planning Process that is Needs-Driven Replacement Rehabilitation Expansion Maintain a Needs-Driven List of Financially Constrained Capital Projects Help prioritize projects Apply for Matching Funds Facilitate Federal and State reporting * Full Funding Grant Agreement 8
TransAM from 10,000 Feet (continued) For States Statewide Capital Inventory of Transit Assets One statewide system rather than investment in separate federal, state, local systems Quick and easy access to capital data Facilitate the Annual Grant Management Process Ties capital projects to physical assets Review process Visibility into capital requirements Prioritization of capital projects Better planning for state and federal funds Better Predict Capital Needs Asset trend data by agency/region/vendor Development of innovative/statewide procurement methods to ensure economies of scale Enhanced Reporting at All Levels Identification of funding needs/gaps Statewide Legislators Regions Planning Partners Transit Organizations 11
TransAM from 10,000 Feet (continued) For Planning Partners Region Specific Capital Inventory of Transit Assets Access data for agencies within a planning region Facilitate the Planning Process Meet MAP 21 planning requirements Better planning for long term and short term horizons Trask Progress towards achieving State of Good Repair Enhanced Reporting Identification of funding needs/gaps Statewide Legislators Regions Planning Partners Transit Organizations 14
Benefits to the Transit Industry Accurate inventory of capital assets makes planning and budgeting easier Linking assets to capital projects makes forecasting and tracking capital needs more efficient and effective Analytical tools help prioritize projects Open source free to adopt and modify or use as is Community participation in the evolution of the product keeps the software relevant
What s Next?!
What s next Virginia DRPT and Pennsylvania BPT project update» Asset Manager live and in use» Capital Planning Tool live January 2015» Project wrap up Q1 2015 New TransAM projects started fall 2014» New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT) - Sign Information Management System (SIMS) Over 1 million assets; 300+ mobile users» Massachusetts Association of Regional Transit Authorities (MARTA) State wide deployment for 14 of 15 RTAs Rolling stock; equipment and facilities
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