D. TxDOT should recalculate district shop and vendor labor rate calculations to reflect best practice standards. A realistic analysis requires an accurate assessment of costs. The estimate below is based on a more conservative 5 percent figure. The estimated savings below represent the amount of the State Highway Fund revenue that could be redirected to other Texas Department of Transportation programs or budget items. Bryan District, Bryan, Texas, February 24, 2000.
Turnover refers to how many maintenance tasks can be completed within a fixed amount of time.
Since parts and resource needs are more predictable, preventive maintenance jobs have higher turnover than repair tasks.