What is the ART roadmap?

• A. Series of features and planned release dates. Commitment is made only to the next release. Subsequent releases are best estimates.
• B. A fixed schedule of all future releases with committed dates
• C. A backlog of only non-functional requirements
• D. A high-level roadmap without dates

Answer: (A)

An ART roadmap is a plan that shows the sequence of features or capabilities the Agile Release Train plans to deliver and the planned release dates for those deliveries. It helps align business goals with what the train will deliver in the near term and communicates timing to stakeholders.

In SAFe, commitments are typically made to the next release (the upcoming PI), while dates for future releases are considered best estimates. This keeps planning realistic and adaptable as priorities and dependencies evolve. That’s why the option describes features with planned release dates and a commitment only to the next release—the most practical balance for an agile ART.

The other ideas don’t fit: a fixed schedule of all future releases with committed dates is too rigid for SAFe, a backlog limited to non-functional requirements misses the broader set of planned capabilities, and a roadmap without dates removes the important timing element that supports coordination and forecasting.