### Question
What is the definition of transit asset management system?


### Answer
The definition of **transit asset management system** is as follows in *49 U.S.C. § 5326*:

> a strategic and systematic process of operating, maintaining, and improving public transportation capital assets effectively throughout the life cycle of such assets

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 5326*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE III-GENERAL AND INTERMODAL PROGRAMS > CHAPTER 53-PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION**

