How Roads are Chosen

All city streets are inspected every three years and rated using a Pavement Condition Rating index (PCR). This data is used to identify candidate streets for repair projects. City engineers then review these candidate sections to better understand the cause of pavement problems. They also consider traffic levels, information from maintenance records, and complaints from residents.

We attempt to identify poor condition streets that are costing the most to maintain, get the most use, and are most visible to residents. Success in soliciting grant funding is also considered. There are currently more streets in need of a full reconstruction than we have money to fix, but we consider all of these factors to find the best possible candidates.