HAVING A REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLANNING AGENCY DEVELOP, SUPPORT, AND FACILITATE A PMS FOR LOCAL AGENCIES

A unique support relationship for a local agency pavement management system (PMS) has been established in the San Francisco Bay Area. Since 1984 the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), the regional transportation planning agency for the Bay Area, has supported the development and use of PMS by cities and counties in its region. During the part 7 years, 47 jurisdictions, representing more than half the street and road centerline mileage in the region, are at some stage of implementing and using the Bay Area PMS. MTC trains jurisdictions in PMS concepts, PMS computer applications, and PMS budget result interpretations. MTC conducts quarterly user meetings in which jurisdictions not only direct MTC staff on future modifications to the PMS but also work with one another to assist in PMS implementation. If requested, MTC PMS staff will present PMS budget results to participating jurisdictions to emphasize the importance of pavement management. MTC's continued support and facilitation have been major factors contributing to the success of pavement management at the local level in the Bay Area. This regional agency involvement is believed to be one of the most important innovations in support of local agency PMS.