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Policy committee adopts TxDOT 2025 pavement and bridge performance targets, adjusts non‑interstate poor‑condition goal
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Summary
The Lubbock Transportation Policy Committee approved Resolution 2025‑8 adopting the Texas Department of Transportation's pavement and bridge performance measures (PM2) for 2025, including an upward adjustment of the non‑interstate NHS pavement poor‑condition target from 1.5% to 2.5%.
The Lubbock Transportation Policy Committee on April 15 unanimously approved Resolution 2025‑8 to adopt the Texas Department of Transportation's pavement and bridge performance measures for 2025, including an adjusted target for non‑interstate National Highway System pavements in poor condition.
The targets, part of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) performance management program that MPOs must report under federal regulations, are intended to guide selection and prioritization of preservation and rehabilitation projects. Mr. Jones, the TxDOT presenter to the committee, said the commission reapproved the 2024 targets for use in 2025 and that Lubbock-area staff have supported the state targets since 2018.
The committee packet shows the only adjusted metric in the PM2 series changed the four‑year target for non‑interstate NHS pavements in poor condition from 1.5% to 2.5%. Jones said the primary factor driving the adjustment was an increase in lane miles of off‑system non‑interstate pavements classified in poor condition; on‑system non‑interstate pavements have remained relatively stable.
Jones told the committee TxDOT's statewide gains on other pavement measures were driven by improved pavement‑management practices, expanded preservation and rehabilitation funding and mandated four‑year pavement management plans that include peer review. He said TxDOT will continue to prioritize preservation projects with MPOs to improve off‑system performance.
Jones also summarized bridge condition results for Lubbock County: the district reported 256 total bridges in the county, of which 221 were listed in good condition, 35 in fair condition and zero in poor condition. Districtwide (17 counties) bridge condition was reported at 89.09% in good condition; TxDOT's district goal is 90% in good condition by 2026.
After questions from committee members seeking clarification on how segments are measured and why the adjusted target changed, Council Member Martinez Garcia moved to approve the resolution and Mr. Warren seconded. The committee voted unanimously to adopt Resolution 2025‑8; individual roll‑call votes were not recorded in the meeting transcript.
The adopted PM2 targets will be used in federal reporting and local project prioritization under the FHWA performance framework. The committee packet noted TxDOT will continue to use AASHTOWare bridge tools and internal preservation investments to identify needed projects.
Votes at a glance: Resolution 2025‑8 — approved unanimously; motion by Council Member Martinez Garcia, second by Mr. Warren; individual votes not recorded in the transcript.
