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http://www.trb.org/Publications/Blurbs/164244.aspx

For nearly two decades, the Michigan Department of Transportation has applied an asset management approach to investing in its infrastructure, and local transportation partners have worked to do the same for almost 10 years. In this article, the state agency's director reviews the practical lessons and the benefits, as the legislature considers funding allocations in adverse economic times.

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pp 33-36

2010-9

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Asset management; Benefits; Economic conditions; Economic policy; Financing; Infrastructure; Investments; Lessons learned

Michigan Department of Transportation

Fund allocations

Administration and Management; Transportation (General); I10: Economics and Administration

TRIS, TRB

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