The Framework for Performance Indicators

In 1995, the OECD Road Transport Research Programmed established an Expert Group to investigate Performance Indicators for the Road Sector. From 1996 to 1999, the work group C6.6/7, taking into account the recommendations established by the OECD Road Transport Research Programmed, dealt with the theme of Performance Measures and Benchmarking. Following these two research approaches, the C6.2 work group has considered a more pragmatic approach to help the road administrations, in the field of road [...]

Management of Bridges in Australasian and African Countries

This report presents the results of the questionnaire disseminated by PIARC Committee C11 in 2000, respectively to Australasian countries and to African countries, in view of the seminars scheduled. The aim was to gather information in order to have a better knowledge of the bridge management in these countries, the difficulties encountered and the needs. The questions were about: the stock (bridges, retaining walls), the condition of the stock, the definition of work priorities, organization (who [...]

Evaluation and funding of road maintenance in PIARC member countries

This report presents an up to date description and analysis of the methodologies used by PIARC member countries and international agencies for evaluation and funding of road maintenance. The common problem of inadequate attention to road maintenance is highlighted. The concept of a systematic approach to managing the road network as an asset is described. The report mainly addresses the evaluation and funding portion of road asset management, setting out objectives for evaluating road maintenance. [...]

Asset Management for Roads - An Overview

A very great deal of work has been done in recent years in developing the Asset Management concept.At the forefront have been OECD, PIARC, and road administrations in the United States, Finland and Australasia. The purpose of this report is threefold: a) to briefly summarise what Asset Management means; b) to summarise what progress is being made around the world in implementing such arrangements; and c) to focus on some specific aspects of Asset Management which we hope might assist those still [...]

Towards Performance Management of Bridges (and other Structures)

The aim of this report is to discuss about the introduction of economical criteria in bridge management, in addition to usual technical criteria. It comprises two parts: Part 1: a presentation of actual practices in PIARC Committee 11 Member countries in the field of bridge management, based on the results of survey, Part 2: an analysis and reflection towards an improved management of bridges taking in account whole life costing and user's cost.