Wheat Ridge presents 2025 CIP overview and pavement‑management plan; citywide PCI rated 66

Wheat Ridge City staff presented an informational overview of the 2025 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and a new pavement management program at the Jan. 6 study session, reporting a citywide Pavement Condition Index (PCI) of 66 and outlining a six‑zone delivery approach and funding needs to preserve the street network.

Maria, the city’s public works director, introduced the presentation and said public‑works staff consolidated CIP program management under the department in 2024 and have a dedicated CIP team to deliver projects. Kent Kisleman, the city’s CIP program manager, led the pavement‑management and project briefing.

Why it matters: Staff argued that investing in preventative maintenance on streets in good or fair condition is more cost‑effective than delaying repairs until failure, and that a data‑driven approach and better coordination with utilities will reduce repeated street cuts and overall cost.

Key findings and recommendations

- Condition rating: Staff reported the city’s overall PCI is 66 on a 0–100 scale (0 = failed, 100 = like‑new). The city’s network totals just over 130 miles of streets.

- Costs and targets: StreetLogics modelling estimated it would cost roughly…