This publication of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) contains the AASHTO guidelines for pavement management systems (PMSs). The guidelines include the following: (1) a description of the components of a PMS; (2) steps that can be followed for development or enhancement of an existing PMS; (3) uses of a PMS at the network level for strategic planning and project level for engineering applications; and (4) a description of the products available from a PMS. The guidelines emphasize that a PMS is a tool to assist upper management in making informed decisions relative to maintenance, rehabilitation and reconstruction of existing pavements within a highway network. It should be recognized that pavements are part of a larger roadway system which includes bridges and non-pavement features which must also be maintained. A PMS can stand alone or can be designed to be included as a part of a total roadway management system. (Author/publisher)
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