Transit asset management (TAM) is a business model that prioritizes funding based on the condition of transit assets to achieve and maintain a state of good repair (SGR) for the nation’s public transportation assets. The 2016 TAM Final Rule develops a framework for transit agencies to monitor and manage public transportation assets, improve safety, increase reliability and performance, and establish performance measures in order to help agencies keep their systems operating smoothly and efficiently.

Transit agencies are required to develop TAM plans and submit their performance measures and targets to the National Transit Database by specific deadlines (see below). This page provides basic information to get you started toward compliance.

Background Resources

The following resources highlight the basic information you need to know about the TAM Rule and TAM Plan requirements. Visit the TAM Resource Table for a full list of available TAM resources.   

2016 TAM Rule

Fact Sheets

TAM-NTD Crosswalk
TAM Final Rule Fact Sheet
TAM Performance Measures Fact Sheet
Default Useful Life Benchmark (ULB) Cheat Sheet
TAM Roles & Responsibilities Fact Sheet
TAM and PTASP Fact Sheet

Checklists

Am I in compliance with the TAM final rule?
Am I a tier I or tier II agency?
Am I required to be a group TAM plan sponsor?
Am I going to be a participant in a group TAM plan?

Final Rule Deadlines

The table below indicates the upcoming data reporting deadlines to the NTD relative to your agency’s fiscal year end. The table does not show a complete list of reporting deadlines. The 2016 TAM Rule and NTD regulation 49 CFR Part 630 require annual submission of asset inventory data and narrative reports and an updated TAM Plan at least every four years. Please review this table for a full list of past reporting deadlines.

Additional Assistance

For any additional information not found on this page, please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). For general questions regarding TAM and requirements of the Final Rule, contact the TAM team at TAM@dot.gov. For more information about specific issues related to your agency's situation, refer to the regional points of contact below.

TAM Regional Contacts