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S P O N S O RE D B Y
Maximizing Efficiency: The
Power of Integrating CAD/AVL
With Transit Asset Management
In today's fast-paced transit environment,
effective asset management is critical
to maintaining the reliability and safety
of public transportation systems.
With the complexity of managing a
diverse range of assets-from rolling
stock to fixed infrastructure-transit
agencies need robust tools to streamline
operations, reduce costs and ensure
timely maintenance.
What role does preventative
maintenance play in fleet management?
Preventative maintenance is crucial
for keeping transit vehicles in a state
of good repair and ensuring the safety
and reliability of services. The software
allows agencies to set up maintenance
cycles, determine inspection frequencies
and define minimum servicing
requirements. By adhering to a preventative
maintenance schedule, agencies
can reduce errors, increase operational
efficiency and extend the lifespan of
their assets. The system also tracks vehicle
history, providing insights into
costs per mile, miles between failures
and overall vehicle health.
How does the myAvail Transit
Assets suite leverage data-driven
reports and advanced business
intelligence to enhance decisionmaking
for transit agencies?
The myAvail Transit Assets suite offers
robust data-driven reporting capabilities
through its comprehensive
maintenance dashboard. It consolidates
data across the entire agency into
an intuitive visual platform, enabling
transit agencies to make informed
decisions with confidence. The dashboard
provides critical metrics such as
the cost of planned versus unplanned
maintenance, road call expenses and
upcoming scheduled maintenance.
Users can define key performance
al ledger modules further enhances
efficiency by automatically updating
inventory levels, calculating costs and
generating necessary transactions. Additionally,
work orders are equipped
with barcodes for quick scanning, enabling
real-time updates and accurate
record-keeping. This comprehensive
approach ensures that all maintenance
activities are efficiently managed and
documented, leading to a well-maintained
fleet and facilities.
indicators, set specific targets and
drill down into detailed analyses to
gain a clearer understanding of current
performance. This powerful tool
also supports self-service reporting,
trend exploration and other essential
metrics, empowering agencies to optimize
operations and enhance overall
efficiency.
How does myAvail ETMS streamline
work order requests and ensure
efficient maintenance management
across the organization?
myAvail ETMS simplifies work order
management by allowing requests
to be initiated from any point within
the organization. Whether it's an
operator identifying a failure during
a pre-trip inspection or a customer
service representative reporting an
issue like a leaking sink at a transit
center, the system seamlessly routes
these requests into the maintenance
management system.
Each request is prioritized, assigned
and tracked until completion, ensuring
timely repairs and reducing downtime.
The system's integration with inventory,
vehicle maintenance and generWhat
is the unique advantage for
an agency to have the combined
functionality of a CAD/AVL and
myAvail Transit Assets system?
The integration of a CAD/AVL system
with myAvail Transit Assets offers
a unique advantage by creating
a seamless connection between real-time
vehicle operations and asset
management. This combined functionality
allows agencies to automatically
identify and track equipment deployed
on buses, ensuring that maintenance
needs are promptly addressed based
on real-time data.
For example, when a vehicle experiences
an issue, the CAD/AVL system
immediately communicates this to the
myAvail Transit Assets system, which
can then generate a work order, check
for active warranties and update the
vehicle's maintenance history-all in
one streamlined process. This integration
not only enhances operational efficiency,
but also ensures that agencies
maintain a state of good repair, reduce
downtime and optimize the lifespan
of their assets. By bringing together
operational data and asset management,
agencies gain a powerful tool for
making informed decisions, improving
service reliability and ultimately
delivering better transit experiences
to their communities.
About the author
David Mugica is the director
of business development at
Avail Technologies, Inc.
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