Policy committee approves 2025 transit asset management targets; fleet age and useful life benchmarks highlighted

The Transportation Policy Committee approved Resolution 2025‑04 on March 18, 2025, advancing the 2025 Transit Asset Management (TAM) plan targets to TxDOT.

LMPO staff presented TAM metrics for multiple vehicle categories and facilities. For buses the packet reported a 2024 average vehicle age of 16.8 years and 51.35% of that fleet exceeding the useful life benchmark (ULB) for buses; the 2025 target is a reduction to 42.67% of the bus fleet exceeding the ULB, reflecting new bus deliveries expected to be recorded in the 2025 reporting cycle. Cutaway vehicles averaged 7.22 years (below the 10‑year ULB) and vans averaged 2.38 years (well below the 8‑year ULB). Non‑revenue vehicles averaged about 12.07 years with nearly 95% exceeding the ULB; staff set the non‑revenue target at 0% change due to uncertainty about replacements. Facilities are evaluated on a four‑year assessment; the city’s facilities scored a 3 on the standard scale and will remain as reported.

Committee members asked how many buses in the fleet are electric; staff said two battery‑electric buses are in service, delivered in 2018. A council member praised fleet services for maintaining older buses. Staff also explained the TAM report uses a fiscal‑year reporting cutoff (Sept. 30) so late 2024 vehicle deliveries will reduce ages in the 2025 report.

A motion by Council Member Martinez Garcia, seconded by Commissioner Dolby, carried and the resolution was approved and advanced to TxDOT.

The TAM targets will guide replacement prioritization, fleet procurement and facility planning for the MPO area; staff noted some categories (non‑revenue vehicles) may need additional local funding or replacement plans to reduce the percent of assets exceeding ULB.