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Pavement survey: Hagerstown streets score PCI 75; south end identified for overlays
Summary
A condition survey gave the city a pavement condition index (PCI) of 75 ('satisfactory'); staff recommended a preservation‑first approach and identified south‑end blocks for targeted overlays while stressing continued advocacy for highway user revenue.
Engineering staff presented the automated 2025 pavement‑condition survey results showing the city's overall pavement condition index (PCI) of 75, a 'satisfactory' rating. The presentation explained the PCI scale (0–100) and preservation strategies that emphasize preventive maintenance (crack‑filling, microsurfacing, targeted mill‑and‑overlay) rather than 'worst‑first' reconstruction alone.
Survey data identified local streets, particularly in the south end (Chestnut Street, Rose Hill Avenue and nearby blocks), as lower‑scoring areas that will be prioritized for upcoming overlay lists. Staff noted that arterials and collectors score above the city average, and that preventive maintenance on yellow/orange blocks can extend lifecycle and save money over time.
Speakers urged continued advocacy for highway user revenue funding from the state, saying sustained cuts historically reduced the city's PCI; staff said current FY27 budgeting includes $1.3 million in highway user revenue for pavement preservation. The department plans to return in March with a recommended three‑year paving list guided by the survey.
