### Question
How does the law define transit asset management system?


### Answer
Under *49 U.S.C. § 5326*, **transit asset management system** is defined as:

> 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**

