Description: PASER is a visual survey used to evaluate the condition of roads. It is ideal for local agencies because it is one of the easiest evaluation methods to implement and is relatively inexpensive in comparison to other rating methods. PASER uses 10 separate ratings to evaluate the surface distress of the pavement. Ratings are assigned based on the pavement material (Asphalt, concrete, sealcoat, gravel, etc) and the types of deterioration that are present. While PASER is a subjective evaluation method, it is based on sound engineering principles. It is easy to communicate to non-transportation officials and the general public, as a visual rating is easily understood. The Council groups the 10 ratings into three categories based upon the type of work that is required for each rating: Routine Maintenance, Capital Preventive Maintenance, and Structural Improvement. Non Trunkline Federal Aid Program, NTFA, was established to meet the HPMS reporting requirement to provide a count based AADT on all federal aid roads. The NTFA is a cross agency traffic data collection program for the non trunkline federal aid road network. Traffic data collection is coordinated between Cities, Counties, MPOs, RPAs, and MDOT on both three and six year cycles and reported annually to FHWA. michigan.WEBMERC.TRN_LN_CGI_PASER15