MARTA's asset management program gains international certification
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.
Mischa Wanek-Libman | Group Editorial Director
Mischa Wanek-Libman is director of communications with Transdev North America. She has more than 20 years of experience working in the transportation industry covering construction projects, engineering challenges, transit and rail operations and best practices.
Wanek-Libman has held top editorial positions at freight rail and public transportation business-to-business publications including as editor-in-chief and editorial director of Mass Transit from 2018-2024. She has been recognized for editorial excellence through her individual work, as well as for collaborative content.
She is an active member of the American Public Transportation Association's Marketing and Communications Committee and served 14 years as a Board Observer on the National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association (NRC) Board of Directors.
She is a graduate of Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and Mass Communication.
