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County says $500 million in SB 1 funding helped raise road PCI to 70; board approves DPW plan
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Summary
Department of Public Works told supervisors its eight‑year resurfacing program—backed by SB 1 funding—brought the county's pavement condition index to 70 after investing $500 million in resurfacing and related projects; the board unanimously approved staff recommendations to continue SB 1‑funded maintenance and expand asset management.
San Diego County's Department of Public Works told the Board of Supervisors on Feb. 25 that an eight‑year pavement and asset‑management effort funded in part by SB 1 lifted the county's pavement condition index (PCI) to 70, a level the department described as "very good" by industry standards.
"Between 2017 and 2025, DPW invested $500,000,000 of state funds to resurface 778 centerline miles of county roads," Deputy Director Murali Pasumarthy said during the presentation, listing related accomplishments including 366 culvert replacements, more than 2,200 ADA curb ramps upgraded, 145 intersection improvements, and 349 miles restriped to add bike lanes.
Pasumarthy said the county's program used SB 1 (the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account) and prioritized systemic, proactive maintenance rather than reactive repairs. DPW highlighted a pilot in the Casa de Oro community that uses AI‑assisted field surveys and GIS digitization to inventory above‑and below‑ground assets and refine culvert inspection methods.
Staff recommended the board approve the CEQA findings and direct the county administrative officer to continue actions necessary to maintain an average county PCI of 70, allocate SB 1 funds to road maintenance, rehabilitation and safety projects, and expand the asset‑management program to digitize assets and target culvert and guardrail repairs.
Supervisor Anderson and Supervisor Desmond praised the department's work; Desmond moved to approve staff's recommendation and the clerk announced the motion passed unanimously with all supervisors present voting aye.
Public comment included praise for DPW's results and questions about equity across supervisory districts and the use of AI in the asset‑management pilot. A caller, Paul Abold, said he was pleased with progress but urged attention to district‑by‑district disparities and cautioned that AI tools require oversight.
The board's vote authorizes staff to proceed with the recommended CEQA findings and directions to the CAO, and directs continued emphasis on PCI maintenance and asset digitization.
