About the Project
The Client's Goal
Determine if the current pavement management system will continue to meet the City's growing needs and identify ways to increase the use of pavement preservation in the City's program.
Our Work
Evaluated the current pavement management system
Provided recommendations for potential areas of improvement
Evaluated treatment strategies and the pavement management program
Prepared recommendations for annual program planning
Developed project schedule and funding scenarios
Researched treatments used by agencies in the Phoenix area
Helped develop specifications for the City
Assisted with incorporating pavement preservation strategies
Assisted developing budget needs for their program
The Outcome
Through our efforts and focused attention in this area the City of Goodyear found opportunities to improve pavement management practices and develop work plan recommendations. This allowed them to achieve their goals more efficiently. They were able to project network condition under different funding scenarios, which allowed Goodyear's decision-makers to weigh alternatives and make appropriate investment decisions to achieve performance goals. Bolstered by our recommendations, the Public Works department requested and received a funding increase of 30 percent from the City Council for its roads program.
