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1. Natchez Trace Parkway Arches, Tennessee 2. South Norfolk Jordan Bridge, Virginia 3. Blue Ridge Parkway Viaduct, North Carolina 1988 - 2013 4. SW Line Bridge Nalley Valley Interchange, Washington 5. Victory Bridge, New Jersey 6. Miami Intermodal Center, Florida 11. I-76 Allegheny River Bridge, Pennsylvania 7. I-280, Veterans Glass City Skyway, Ohio 12. AirTrain JFK, New York 8. New I-35W Bridge, Minnesota 13. Otay River Bridge, California 9. I-275 , Florida 14. San Antonio “Y” Bridge, Texas 10. US 191 Colorado River Bridge, Utah 15. Penobscot Narrows Bridge & Observatory, Maine 25 I-64 over Kanawha River, 1 2 West Virginia

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ASBI STRATEGIC 4 PLAN COMMITTEE 1. Noyo River Bridge, California 2. Selmon Expressway, Florida 3. U.S. 1 Wiscasset Bridge, Maine 10.27.2014 5 4. I-93 Boston, Massachusetts 5. C755 Central Link Light Rail, Washington

1 Introduction 5 Performance Measures

1 Mission Statement 11 Strategic Priorities

1 Vision Statement 12 Evaluation of Strategic Objectives

1 Values 13 Implementation Considerations

2 Strategic Goals 14 Recommended ASBI Organizational Structure 3 Objectives & Strategies

I-4 Connector, Florida

South Norfolk Jordan Bridge, Virginia CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ASBI has developed a Strategic Plan in order to guide its growth and development over the next 25 years. This document is intended to help align the organization’s resources and activities with the various goals and objectives outlined herein. This Strategic Plan includes VALUES 5 goals supported by 10 objectives that are in A Values Statement outlines the turn supported by 31 strategies. behavioral norms and expectations for the members of the organization. I-280 Veterans’ Glass City These values should serve to Skyway, Ohio guide the actions of members and support decision making within the Smart Road Bridge, organization. Virginia MISSION STATEMENT Integrity – Do the right thing for the The Mission Statement identified below bridge community. was prepared for ASBI. Honesty – Be open and transparent.

ASBI’s mission is to advance, Respect – Respect others and promote, and innovate segmental alternative viewpoints. bridging technology; share the knowledge; educate stakeholders; Collaboration – Find ways to work build professional relationships; and together collectively to advance the increase the value of our infrastructure technology. by providing sustainable solutions. Empowerment – Support decision Lee Roy Selmon making at the most appropriate level Crosstown Expressway within the organization and place Expansion, Florida trust in the individuals that have been delegated authority. Sustainability – Behave in a manner VISION STATEMENT that supports continued growth and evolution of the organization. The Vision Statement is intended to be aspirational and serve as the “north star” for the organization. It describes the “ideal state” of the organization’s efforts.

Segmental bridges offer the best value bridging solution.

ASBI STRATEGIC PLAN | 1 3 4 STRATEGIC GOALS 1 INFORMATION MANAGEMENT 3 TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION Collect, organize, analyze, and present Advance the technology of segmental bridges 5 information relevant to segmental bridges for through innovation; supporting research and ASBI members. development; considering sustainability,

durability, environmental and public impacts Segmental bridge construction has been ongoing 3 and asset management. within the U.S. for many decades. There are 6 hundreds of segmental bridges in existence for The environment in which bridges are currently which information should be gathered. There selected has changed considerably over the is an opportunity to inventory these structures, years and is now more inclusive of owner- gather relevant information, and provide analysis operator considerations. Factors such as that supports and promotes segmental bridges. sustainable design, asset management and This information, in conjunction with existing preservation, and minimizing environmental and ASBI knowledge resources, should be organized, public impacts now play a more prominent role in updated and presented in a way that makes this bridge type selection. ASBI must consider how to information as accessible and usable as possible. guide the responses to these changing conditions while looking ahead to the technological evolution OBJECTIVES & STRATEGIES of segmental bridges by enlisting its membership through technical initiatives and by supporting

2 EDUCATION research and development. Educate the bridge community to fully 1.0 INFORMATION MANAGEMENT 2.0 EDUCATION convey technical knowledge and the value Collect, organize, analyze, and present information Educate the bridge community to fully convey of segmental bridges to increase their relevant to segmental bridges for ASBI members. technical knowledge and the value of segmental application. 4 COMMUNICATIONS bridges to increase their application. Promote increased awareness of ASBI and There is a continual need to educate owners, 1.1 Develop a segmental bridge database. segmental bridges. contractors, designers, suppliers, academia, and 2.1 Develop a portfolio of educational materials others about segmental bridges including their ASBI needs to continue to promote outside 1.1.1 Develop a data structure and for a variety of audiences. technical, social and economic attributes. This awareness of the organization and advocate for management process. Update Construction Practices education is essential to provide an accurate segmental bridges. This includes identifying new 2.1.1 Develop and maintain database system. Handbook. and balanced view of segmental bridges relative applications and markets; leveraging technology 1.1.2 to other bridge types and to support related to more effectively communicate; and to refine its Develop user support, interface and Develop Planning, Design, and marketing and advocacy efforts. message in a way that more effectively captures 1.1.3 2.1.2 reporting. Operations/Maintenance resources. people’s attention. 1.2 Develop tools to support decision making for 2.2 Develop curriculum that supports bridge owners. educational materials. 5 MEMBERSHIP 2.2.1 Update and enhance Grouting Broaden membership and partnerships to 1.2.1 Develop criteria for “best value” decision Certification Training. expand ASBI’s reach. making. 2.2.2 Develop training for Planning and Design. 2 Membership is critical in developing professional 1.2.2 Develop tools to frame decision criteria relationships, sharing knowledge and experience, and compare structure types. increasing advocacy and exposure, and providing 2.2.3 Develop training for owner Operations the resources necessary to pursue ASBI’s and Maintenance. 1 1.2.3 Develop user support, interface, and initiatives. ASBI also maintains a number of reporting. 2.2.4 Develop courses for delivery through partnerships with other organizations that share recognized industry organizations. common interests. These partnerships should leverage opportunities for collaboration. New 1.I-76 Susquehanna River Bridge, Pennsylvania 2.2.5 Develop a training infrastructure that 2. , Florida alliances should be considered with other 3. US-281 Bridge, Texas incorporates web-based technology. organizations that would support ASBI’s mission 4. Biloxi I-110 Bridge, Mississippi 5. Veterans Memorial Bridge, Maine and vision. 6. Sagadahoc Bridge, Maine 2 ASBI STRATEGIC PLAN | 3 OBJECTIVES & STRATEGIES PERFORMANCE MEASURES

An initial effort was made to identify potential performance measures for the various objectives identified in the Strategic Plan. The Executive Committee will need 3.0 TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION 5.0 MEMBERSHIP to adjust specific performance targets based on how the objectives are ultimately Advance the technology of segmental bridges through Broaden membership and partnerships to expand innovation; supporting research and development; ASBI’s reach. prioritized and resourced. considering sustainability, durability, environmental and public impacts, and asset management. 5.1 Improve owner participation.

3.1 Support innovation, research, and development. 5.1.1 Enhance outreach to state transportation agencies. 3.1.1 Develop an ASBI committee to focus on HOW PERFORMANCE TARGETS technology and innovation. 5.1.2 Develop outreach to transit agencies and GOALS, OBJECTIVES & STRATEGIES SUCCESS IS regional transportation authorities. MEASURED 1-2 YEARS 3-5 YEARS 5+ YEARS 3.1.2 Increase ASBI working group efforts on code and specifications changes. 5.2 Increase membership and expand its 1.0 COLLECT, ORGANIZE, ANALYZE AND PRESENT INFORMATION RELEVANT TO SEGMENTAL BRIDGES FOR ASBI MEMBERS. composition. 3.1.3 Become more proactive with post- Develop a segmental bridge Operational tensioning protection systems (with PTI). Revise ASBI membership structure. database. 5.2.1 database 1.1.1 Develop a data structure Completion of system. Success Fully operational 3.1.3 Collaborate with Transportation 5.2.2 Expand ASBI membership categories to and management process. data structure measured by database with Research Board. and initial data include students and academia. 1.1.2 Develop and maintain web-based user support. 1.1 collection. database system. utilization 3.1.4 Advance segmental bridge construction 5.2.3 Increase international presence. through FHWA. 1.1.3 Develop user support, statistics. interface and reporting. 5.2.4 Develop a succession plan for ASBI. 4.0 COMMUNICATIONS Develop tools to support Maintain current affiliations. decision making for bridge 5.3 Functional Promote increased awareness of ASBI and owners. decision support Development of segmental bridges. Preserve and enhance existing 5.3.1 1.2.1 Develop criteria for “best tools available to decision criteria Enhancement partnerships. 4.1 Develop and implement a formal marketing plan. value” decision making. owners. Success and metrics. of tool(s) and 5.4 Develop new partnerships. 1.2 1.2.2 Develop tools to frame measured by Rudimentary tool deployment 4.1.1 Leverage internet-based marketing and decision criteria and compare web-based developed (MS online. social media efforts. 5.4.1 Assess other organizations to determine structure types. utilization Excel based). statistics. opportunities for partnerships and develop 1.2.3 Develop user support, Improve and standardize marketing tools 4.1.2 as required. interface, and reporting. and content. 5.4.2 Collaborate with the transportation sector 4.1.3 Develop a Relationship Task Force to within the Design Build Institute of enhance marketing. America and/or Construction Management Association of America.

4 ASBI STRATEGIC PLAN | 5 I-70 Hanging Lake Viaduct, Colorado New I-35W Bridge, Minnesota

New I-35W Bridge, Minnesota

Blue Ridge Parkway Viaduct, I-275 Sunshine North Carolina Skyway Bridge, Florida

6 ASBI STRATEGIC PLAN | 7 HOW PERFORMANCE TARGETS HOW PERFORMANCE TARGETS GOALS, OBJECTIVES & STRATEGIES SUCCESS IS GOALS, OBJECTIVES & STRATEGIES SUCCESS IS MEASURED 1-2 YEARS 3-5 YEARS 5+ YEARS MEASURED 1-2 YEARS 3-5 YEARS 5+ YEARS 2.0 EDUCATE THE BRIDGE COMMUNITY TO FULLY CONVEY TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE AND THE VALUE OF SEGMENTAL 3.0 ADVANCE THE TECHNOLOGY OF SEGMENTAL BRIDGES THROUGH INNOVATION; SUPPORTING RESEARCH & BRIDGES TO INCREASE THEIR APPLICATION. DEVELOPMENT; CONSIDERING SUSTAINABILITY, DURABILITY, ENVIRONMENTAL & PUBLIC IMPACTS, & ASSET Develop a portfolio of MANAGEMENT. educational materials for a Completion of updates and/or Update of Support innovation, research variety of audiences. Completion of R&D activities new practices Construction Regular and development. 2.1.1 Update Construction guidelines for are actively guidelines. Practices updates made Practices Handbook. planning, design 3.1.1 Develop an ASBI supported. Success Handbook as required. 2.1 and maintenance. committee to focus on Specification 2.1.2 Develop Planning, measured by level completed. technology and innovation. and code Design, and Operations/ of completion. Maintenance resources. improvements 3.1.2 Increase ASBI working are ongoing. Develop curriculum that group efforts on code and ASBI is active supports educational specifications changes. in supporting materials. innovation 2.2.1 Update and enhance 3.1.3 Become more proactive with TRB and Grouting Certification Training. Development 3.1 FHWA. Success of various Update of with post-tensioning protection systems (with PTI). measured by 2.2.2 Develop training for training courses grouting number of R&D Planning and Design. that support certification Completion of 3.1.4 Collaborate with projects and the materials training. training programs publication of 2.2.3 Develop training for Transportation Research identified in 2.1 Development for planning, technical papers 2.2 owner Operations and Board. above. Success of web-based design, and O&M. and volume Maintenance. measured by training 3.1.5 Advance segmental of spec/code 2.2.4 Develop courses for annual numbers infrastructure. bridge construction through improvements. delivery through recognized of participants. FHWA. industry organizations. 2.2.5 Develop a training 4.0 PROMOTE INCREASED AWARENESS OF ASBI AND SEGMENTAL BRIDGES. infrastructure that incorporates Develop and implement a web-based technology. A detailed formal marketing plan. marketing plan 4.1.1 Leverage internet-based is developed, Develop marketing and social media implemented marketing plan. efforts. and sustained. Deploy social Success is 4.1.2 Improve and standardize media campaign measured by web 4.1 marketing tools and content. and hire intern to hits, e-mails sent, maintain. and news blasts 4.1.3 Develop a Relationship through social Task Force to enhance media. marketing.

8 ASBI STRATEGIC PLAN | 9 HOW PERFORMANCE TARGETS GOALS, OBJECTIVES & STRATEGIES SUCCESS IS MEASURED 1-2 YEARS 3-5 YEARS 5+ YEARS STRATEGIC PRIORITIES 5.0 ASBI MUST SEEK TO MAINTAIN ITS CURRENT MEMBERSHIP WHILE BROADENING ITS REACH AND EXPANDING ITS The Strategic Planning Committee evaluated the 10 ORGANIZATIONAL COMPOSITION. objectives identified in the Strategic Plan and developed the following priorities based on much deliberation and Improve owner participation. Success is discussion. The chart below illustrates the group’s measured by priorities using a scaled, pairwise comparison approach 5.1.1 Enhance outreach to number of owner called the Analytic Hierarchy process (AHP). state transportation agencies. members and/ or by number of 5.1 5.1.2 Develop outreach to owners formally transit agencies and regional engaged with PRIORITIZATION OF STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES transportation authorities. annually.

Increase membership and expand its composition. 5.1 OWNER PARTICIPATION Success is 5.2.1 Revise ASBI membership measured by 4.1 MARKETING PLAN structure. number of student 5.2.2 Expand ASBI and academic 2.1 EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS membership categories members; total 5.2 to include students and number of SUPPORT INNOVATION/R&D academia. members; and 3.1 international 5.2.3 Increase international 1.1 DATABASE presence. members. 5.2.4 Develop a succession 2.2 EDUCATIONAL CURRICULUM plan for ASBI. Success is 1.2 DECISION MAKING TOOLS Maintain current affiliations. measured by actively advancing 6.2 DEVELOP NEW PARTNERSHIPS joint agendas with 5.3 5.3.1 Preserve and enhance existing allied INCREASE MEMBERSHIP existing partnerships. 5.2 organizations. 6.1 MAINTAIN AFFILIATIONS Develop new partnerships.

5.4.1 Assess other It must be recognized that many of these objectives It should be noted that the Strategic Planning Committee organizations to determine Success is support multiple goals. The general consensus was that feels all of the objectives are important; however, these opportunities for partnerships measured by emphasis should be placed first on those objectives that priorities should help assist the Executive Committee and develop as required. the development are most likely to attract owner participation with ASBI in distributing resources and funding to effectively 5.4 5.4.2 Collaborate with the of active activities. Owners are ultimately the end customer and implement the Strategic Plan. transportation sector within partnerships. by communicating with and educating them, there will The Strategic Planning Committee further evaluated the Design Build Institute of likely be increased awareness, interest, and knowledge the objectives using slightly different criteria in order America and/or Construction in segmental bridges. The development of a marketing to gauge the relative benefits, difficulty, synergy, and Management Association of plan and ASBI’s core educational materials will further time to implement these objectives. The table on the America. contribute to improving owner participation and interest. following page illustrates this.

10 ASBI STRATEGIC PLAN | 11 The ASBI Strategic Planning Committee has IMPLEMENTATION CONSIDERATIONS developed the following recommendations EVALUATION OF STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES concerning ASBI’s governance structure (consisting of committees, sub-committees, and work groups) and the development of committee charters and EASE OF SUPPORTS OTHER TIME TO ACHIEVE BENEFITS implementation work plans to begin the active IMPLEMENTATION OBJECTIVES INITIAL RESULTS pursuit of the Strategic Plan.

1.0 COLLECT, ORGANIZE, ANALYZE, AND PRESENT INFORMATION RELEVANT TO SEGMENTAL BRIDGES FOR ASBI MEMBERS. 1.1 Develop a segmental Very High Difficult High Medium (1-3 years) bridge database. 1.2 Develop tools to 1 GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE 2 IMPLEMENTATION WORK PLANS support decision making High Difficult High Medium (1-3 years) for bridge owners. A. Create new committees and align them with A. Executive Committee will assign individuals to the Strategic Plan goals. serve as chairs of the new committees. 2.0 EDUCATE THE BRIDGE COMMUNITY TO FULLY CONVEY TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE AND THE VALUE OF SEGMENTAL BRIDGES TO INCREASE THEIR APPLICATION. B. Each committee will have a member of the B. Each committee will develop a charter that Executive Committee that will serve as a liaison. outlines its structure, focus, and responsibilities. 2.1 Develop a portfolio of educational materials for a Very High Very Difficult High Long (3+ years) Need to develop a transition plan for existing Each committee shall develop a work plan variety of audiences. C. C. committees and how they fit into new structure. to pursue the related objectives and strategies identified in the Strategic Plan. 2.2 Develop curriculum Committees may have sub or working that supports educational Very High Very Difficult High Long (3+ years) D. i. Each work plan shall include specific materials. committees as required. action items, performance measures, resources and timelines. 3.0 ADVANCE THE TECHNOLOGY OF SEGMENTAL BRIDGES THROUGH INNOVATION; SUPPORTING RESEARCH E. Committee members and size to be approved AND DEVELOPMENT; CONSIDERING SUSTAINABILITY, DURABILITY, ENVIRONMENTAL AND PUBLIC IMPACTS, by the Executive Committee. D. Committee work plans will be reviewed by the AND ASSET MANAGEMENT. Executive Committee and resources allocated F. Executive Committee to develop initial budget based on the overarching priorities of the 3.1 Support innovation, to fund the new committees’ efforts to begin Very High Moderate High Medium (1-3 years) Strategic Plan. research and development. working on Strategic Plan initiatives. A suggested organization structure is 4.0 PROMOTE INCREASED AWARENESS OF ASBI AND SEGMENTAL BRIDGES. Per the existing Bylaws: presented on the following page. Except for the Executive Committee whose 4.1 Develop and implement Very High Moderate High Short (0-1 years) membership is defined elsewhere in the a formal marketing plan. Bylaws, committee chairpersons, who shall be Directors of the Institute, shall be nominated by 5.0 BROADEN MEMBERSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS TO EXPAND ASBI’S REACH. the President and approved by the Executive 5.1 Improve owner Committee. Other committee members shall Very High Difficult High Medium (1-3 years) participation. be appointed by the chairperson pending approval by the Executive Committee and may 5.2 Increase membership be Directors, or Non-Directors. All committee and expand its High Moderate Medium Medium (1-3 years) members shall serve at the pleasure of the Board composition. to the extent specified by the Board of Directors, 5.3 Maintain current Medium Moderate Low Short (0-1 years) the Articles of Incorporation, or these Bylaws. affiliations. 5.4 Develop new High Difficult High Medium (1-3 years) partnerships. 12 ASBI STRATEGIC PLAN | 13 RECOMMENDED ASBI ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE RELATIONSHIP OF EXISTING COMMITTEES INTO RECOMMENDED

BOARD OF ASBI ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE DIRECTORS EXISTING /NEW INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS EDUCATION MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEES MANAGEMENT & INNOVATION Executive X Seismic Research X EXECUTIVE EXECUTIVE Grouting DIRECTOR COMMITTEE X Construction Practices X Technical Advisory X TECHNOLOGY & INFORMATION COMMUNICATIONS EDUCATION MEMBERSHIP INNOVATION Marketing MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE COMMITTEE COMMITTEE COMMITTEE X COMMITTEE

PLANNING & OPERATIONS & IDEA LIST DATABASE DECISION TOOLS CONSTRUCTION MAINTENANCE WORK GROUP WORK GROUP DESIGN SUB-COMMITTEE SUB-COMMITTEE SUB-COMMITTEE All of the ideas that were generated during the group creativity session using brainstorming techniques were recorded and used to develop the objectives and strategies. These ideas will be provided to the various ASBI committees to use as inspiration in developing specific implementation work plans and action items.

CODES & PTI WORK RESEARCH SPECIFICATIONS GROUP WORK GROUP SUB-COMMITTEE

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