Special Report

Street Fight
The Ongoing Battle for Better Bay Area Pavement

April 13, 2015 Update:
Local Streets & Roads No Better, But No Worse

• 2014 PCI Scores
• APWA Pothole Fact Sheet (PDF)

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October 28, 2014
Bay Area cities and counties continue to struggle to maintain their streets and roads in decent condition, new data released by MTC today shows. The Bay Area’s local streets and roads are a priceless asset, essential to the region’s livability and economic health. Comprising more than 48,000 lane miles of roadway — and not just the paved surfaces but also the curbs and gutters, sidewalks, storm drains, traffic signs, signals and lights that are necessary for functioning roadways — the local street and road network provides access to jobs, homes, schools, shopping and recreation.  Yet the condition of this asset is fair at best and its future is precarious.

In Street Fight, MTC takes a close-up look at the challenges facing streets and roads around the region, from simple wear and tear to persistent funding pressures; and spotlights some of the ways local governments and others are working to meet these challenges.  Video reports from major cities such as San Jose and Oakland, from suburban communities like El Cerrito, and from rural Sonoma County quite literally provide a street-level view of the ongoing battle for better Bay Area pavement.

Transportation Infrastructure in the News

Pothole-pocked asphalt, outdated freeway interchanges and aging railcars jam-packed with overheated passengers are all part of the Bay Area’s transportation network. But these unfortunate facts of life are hardly unique to our region. Streets, highways, bridges, rail systems, airports and seaports across the country are suffering the effects of age, neglect and underinvestment. CBS News’ 60 Minutes program takes a hard look at the state of America’s transportation infrastructure.

• Falling Apart: America's Neglected Infrastructure
  60 Minutes, November 23, 2014