Implementation of A Guide to Computation and Use of System-Level Valuation of Transportation Assets (2026)

Chapter: Appendix A: Outreach Materials

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Appendix A. Outreach Materials

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A-1. Pilot Program Promotional Flyer

The screenshot of the Asset Valuation Pilot Marketing Flyer is titled ‘Transportation Asset Management Asset Valuation, Seeking Agency Pilot Participants.’ Below the section, are 3 photos: a bridge structure, a lateral view of a highway with vehicles, and a rail train at a station. Below the text is the question, ‘Are you interested in calculating the value of your agency’s assets?’ Below the question, are 6 steps to calculate asset value: 1, Define the Analysis Scope; 2, Establish initial Value; 3, Determine Treatment Effects; 4, Calculate Depreciation; 5, Calculate Value and Supporting Measures; 6, Communicate and Apply the Results. Beneath the steps are two titles: ‘What Is the Asset Valuation Guide?’ and ‘Key Questions the Guide Can Help Answer.’ This is followed by the text ‘CURIOUS? WANT TO PARTICIPATE?’ and a photo shows a view of a developed city. At the bottom, the text includes logos for Spy Pond Partners and N C H R P.
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A-2. Asset Valuation Quick Start Guide

The screenshot of the first page of the Quick Start Guide is titled ‘A Guide to Computation and Use of System Level Valuation of Transportation Assets.’ On the left, the first paragraph is titled ‘Asset Valuation’ and is accompanied by a photo on the right showing an elevated bridge with surrounding trees and tall buildings. Below the photo, text reads ‘While there are many different perspectives that can inform asset value, it is recommended to follow the steps to calculate it.’ The next section is titled ‘The 6 Steps to Calculate Asset Value,’ listing Step 1: Define the Analysis Scope; Step 2: Establish Initial Value; Step 3: Determine Treatment Effects; Step 4: Calculate Depreciation; Step 5: Calculate Value and Supporting Measures; and Step 6: Communicate and Apply the Results. The guide is dated June 2024.
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The screenshot of the second page of the Quick Start Guide includes three sections. The top section is titled ‘Key Questions That Asset Valuation Can Help Answer.’ The text below lists six points, and a photo shows a lateral view of a highway with vehicles. The middle section is titled ‘Asset Value-Related Measures.’ The text below lists the headings: Cost to maintain current value, asset sustainability ratio, asset consumption ratio, asset funding ratio, and net present value, and a photo shows a rail train at a station with passengers. The bottom section is titled ‘Three Unique Perspectives.’ The text below lists cost perspective, market perspective, and economic perspective, followed by the logos for Spy Pond Partners and H D R. The bottom right shows a banner with the text ‘Check out the full guide at www.assetvalueguide.com.’ Below the banner is the title ‘A Guide to Computation and Use of System Level Valuation of Transportation Assets,’ followed by a section labeled ‘Guide Chapters.’
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