States such as Virginia and Washington have chosen this option with great success. In the long run, the shutdowns saved the public time, money, and aggravation and were preferable to a protracted series of backups. Ideally, a BMS should identify current and future deficiencies, estimate the backlog of investment requirements, and project future requirements. By looking at the overall system and evaluating what needs to be done to maintain it in the most efficient and cost-effective way possible, States can not only maintain an invaluable national asset but keep their customers happy. The Web site contains details on such aspects of asset management as construction, system preservation, and economic investment.
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