ASCAM will relate asset condition prediction to measures and network value. It will create a framework to connect existing asset management practices into a holistic, integrated cross asset, pro-active approach. It will relate technical and societal issues, like pavement degradation or failures in the “dynamic traffic management systems” to end-user service levels such as efficient traffic flow, safety, reliability of travel time, noise hindrance or environmental issues.

The added value of the research results is to:

• Connect (technical) measures to end-user service levels
• Add value by connecting inspection and monitoring information to the necessary measures
• Compare maintenance strategies (measures and costs) in terms of end-user service level
• Add relevant topics like “grand societal challenges” (mobility, climate change) to the enduser service levels

Using this approach should lead to better service for the available (maintenance) budget