San Ramon Road Conditions Rated In New Report

SAN RAMON, CA — Pavement across the Bay Area’s 44,000 lane-miles of local streets and roads continued to register as "fair" in 2023, with a Pavement Condition Index (PCI) score of 67 out of 100, according to new data released by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC).

This average, representing the ninth consecutive year at this score, indicates serious wear and highlights the need for rehabilitation.

San Ramon's roads are rated as "good," which is higher than the Bay Area average. The 504.9 miles of roads received a rating of 78 in 2023, the same score it received the past three years. San Ramon was the only Tri-Valley city whose score did not decline. Contra County, as a whole, received a score of 71, which is also in the "Good" range. Contra Costa scored higher than Alameda County, which ranked a "fair" 67.

In the Tri-Valley, Dublin scored highest, at 79. Danville came in second place with 78, followed by San Ramon at 78, followed by Livermore at 77. Pleasanton was one place below Livermore, and also had a 77, though it received a 78 in 2021, while Livermore received a 79.

Though challenges remain, improvements were seen in multiple areas. Napa County increased its PCI score by seven points in 2023, reflecting targeted efforts. MTC Chair Alfredo Pedroza praised Napa's gains, noting that while the region is far from MTC's “good repair” goal, efforts to curb road deterioration are underway.

Notably, Petaluma’s PCI rose by 12 points, from “poor” to “at-risk” in a single year, and Larkspur led all Bay Area cities with a one-year PCI of 89. Municipalities including Cotati, Moraga, and Dixon also recorded substantial progress. Additionally, San José’s massive street network achieved “good” status with a three-year average of 71, marking an ongoing improvement in pavement management across many jurisdictions.

MTC provides the full 2023 Pavement Conditions Summary online, detailing PCI scores for each Bay Area city and county.

— Bea Karnes contributed to this report.