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Board considers shifting to condition-based road assessments, testing camera/AI tools
Summary
Commissioners debated replacing a calendar-driven pavement schedule with condition-based assessments and preventive maintenance; Public Works said it is testing camera/AI systems and will continue QA/QC reviews before full rollout.
Commissioner Howe proposed a shift from a calendar-driven paving cycle to condition- and need-based pavement assessments to optimize preventive maintenance and extend road-life, suggesting the county consider outside assessment resources or new camera/AI tools.
Public Works (Lynn) said the county has used multi-year cycles and currently is testing a camera/AI assessment tool as a supplement to windshield and QA/QC reviews; Lynn warned that a third‑party full-drive inspection for 600 miles would be cost‑prohibitive but that technology-assisted approaches show promise. Commissioners asked staff to develop an assessment program and, if appropriate, a phased implementation plan that balances cost and preventative maintenance benefits.
