Officials of the Bay Area's cities and counties have become aware of a growing threat to the health of the region's local street and road network. Revenues for street and road maintenance have declined substantially in recent years, while costs have continued to spiral. As a result, maintenance programs have been trimmed back sharply. In an effort to define the magnitude of the problem and explore solutions, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) undertook two landmark studies. Conducted with the cooperation of local public works and engineering officials, the first study investigated what is required to keep roadways in good working order, or 'ongoing' maintenance needs. In the second study, MTC, in cooperation with the Alameda County Public Works Agency and 10 other jurisdictions, conducted a survey of 'backlog' costs, the amount needed to repair damage already caused by deferred maintenance. This summary report presents major findings from both studies.


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    Title :

    Bay Area Street and Road Maintenance Needs


    Publication date :

    1982


    Size :

    13 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English






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