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.