ATL Group Transit Asset Management Plan

The Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (ATL) initiated a Tier II Group Transit Asset Management (TAM) Plan to support seven small transit operators within its service area.

Federal regulations require all transit agencies receiving Chapter 53 federal funds to develop and implement a TAM Plan for their public transportation assets, including vehicles, facilities, equipment and infrastructure. The plan must be updated every four years to remain compliant with Federal Transit Administration (FTA) requirements.

Benesch was selected to complete the analysis and final documentation for the Group TAM Plan, covering a four-year period. The plan addresses the four key FTA requirements for Tier II providers: an asset inventory, a condition assessment, an investment prioritization process and a decision-support tool. Additionally, the plan aids in setting performance targets for annual reporting to the National Transit Database.

A key focus of the plan was developing a prioritization methodology to ensure projects were ranked based on available funding. By providing a structured, data-driven approach to asset management, the Group TAM Plan supports informed decision-making and helps ensure the long-term sustainability of transit assets in the ATL service area.