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City releases new pavement-condition index: average PCI 71 and $94 million estimated to restore network
Summary
West Palm Beach staff presented a new pavement condition index (PCI) on March 10 showing an average citywide PCI of 71 (national average ~65). The assessment measured about 260 center-lane miles and found most pavement in fair to good condition; staff estimated $94 million would be required to return the full network to satisfactory condition
City staff on Monday presented a newly completed pavement-condition index (PCI) for West Palm Beach, reporting a citywide average PCI of 71 and outlining a multi-year prioritization and funding approach for resurfacing and reconstruction.
Paul Breck introduced the item and Vladimir Jeanneau, capital improvement plan manager, summarized methodology and findings. The vendor used automated imaging and ride-quality data along roughly 260 center-lane miles to measure distresses including rutting, alligator cracking, longitudinal and transverse cracking, patching and bleeding. The assessment classified road segments into condition categories scored 0 (failed) to 100 (like new).
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