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Chapter 7 - Conclusions
Pages 54-55

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... Chapter 5 describes recommended core and comprehensive performance measures for inclusion in an Interstate Asset Management Plan, and Chapter 4 describes data and tools for supporting plan development. An area of particular importance in managing IHS assets is in managing risk.
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... By taking advantage of best practices in asset management and risk management, system owners and operators can most effectively combat the effects of deteriorating infrastructure, minimize costly system disruptions, and ensure that the national highway system continues to serve as an engine for helping drive our economy forward.
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