Question of the Week: Potholes

This week, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission released a report grading roads throughout the Bay Area. Each city was given a grade based on the Pavement Condition Index (PCI) with a high score of 100 points. 

PCI scores of 90 or above are considered “excellent.” These are newly built or resurfaced streets that show little or no distress. Pavement with a PCI score in the 80 to 89 range is characterized as “very good,” and shows only slight or moderate distress, requiring mostly preventive maintenance.

The “good” category ranges from 70 to 79, while streets with PCI scores in the “fair” (60-69) range are becoming worn to the point where rehabilitation may be needed to prevent rapid deterioration. Because major repairs cost five to 10 times more than routine maintenance, these streets are at an especially critical stage.

Roadways with PCI scores of 50 to 59 are deemed “at-risk,” while those with PCI scores of 25 to 49 are considered “poor.” These roads require major rehabilitation or reconstruction.

Burlingame received a score of 77, placing in it the "good" category. Do you agree with this classification? Why or why not? Where would you like to see roads fixed around town?