The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority's (MARTA) has received ISO 55000 Certification of its asset management program. The certification has also been reached by London Underground and Singapore Mass Rapid Transit (SMRT).
“This certification further establishes MARTA as an industry leader in asset management,” said MARTA General Manager and CEO Jeffrey Parker. “It reassures oversight agencies and taxpayers that MARTA is managing its business at an extremely high level.”
ISO 55000 provides an asset management system model that takes a whole life cycle approach. MARTA explains this ensures that standards are met at every phase to maximize an asset’s working life. Additionally, the certification puts MARTA in a position to surpass state and federal requirements.
“MARTA is proud to be the first transit agency in North America to achieve this certification,” says MARTA Chief of Rail Operations David Springstead. “Not only does applying the ISO 55000 standard improve our operation and the quality and level of service we can provide to our customers, it also creates opportunities for reinvestment from the efficiencies we gain. Simply put, it is good for our business.”
“The certification process requires an exhaustive look at best practices and achieving it solidifies MARTA as a world-class transit agency well positioned to expand while still maintaining our state of good repair.” says Teresa Ray, MARTA Asset Management program manager.
