The purpose of the Equipment Focus Group is to interface
with each of the Subcommittee on Maintenance Task Forces,
identify equipment issues and champion equipment management.
To accomplish this purpose the Focus Group shall:
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Provide for the exchange of information among members;
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Identify current critical equipment needs;
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Identify and provide mechanism for evaluation of new
equipment.;
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Promote equipment acquisition procedures that include
functionality and life cycle costs;;
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Annually produce AASHTO Equipment Reference Book;
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Establish liaisons for equipment concerns for each of
the Subcommittee Task Forces;
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Promote demonstration forums to display innovative equipment
and ideas;
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Coordinate with Research Focus Group to develop research
study and synthesis report problem statements;
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Support national Transportation Research Board biennial
Equipment Management Workshop and promote regional equipment
manager meetings;
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Promote dedicated equipment funds;
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Promote equipment management.
