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File #: 25-782    Version: 1
Type: Report Status: Study Session
File created: 9/24/2025 In control: City Council
On agenda: 10/21/2025 Final action:
Title: Receive a presentation from the staff regarding the results of the pavement condition assessment performed by Citylogix.
Attachments: 1. Resolution No. 2024-188 Awarding Contract to Streetscan USA, 2. 2025-2028 Street Revitalization List, 3. Presentation
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Receive a presentation from the staff regarding the results of the pavement condition assessment performed by Citylogix.

 

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REQUESTOR:

Councilmember Omar Roman

 

BACKGROUND:

The City of Farmers Branch contracted with StreetScan USA, Inc. for the purchase of the StreetLogix pavement analysis and management system in the amount of $89,295 (Resolution No. 2024-188). StreetScan deployed its ScanCar technology to perform a comprehensive pavement scan of all roads and paved alleys in the City, totaling 418 lane miles. This effort supports a modern, data-driven approach to infrastructure management.

 

StreetLogix provides objective analysis to ensure repair and maintenance decisions are based on accurate, up-to-date data. Pavement conditions were evaluated using the Pavement Condition Index (PCI), the international standard developed by ASTM International. PCI scores range from 0 (worst) to 100 (best) and are calculated according to ASTM D6433, “Standard Practice for Roads and Parking Lots Pavement Condition Index Surveys.” This process involves identifying road distress, measuring severity, and assigning an individual PCI rating to each segment.

 

In addition to the pavement scan, StreetScan conducted a pavement markings assessment, grading markings as good, fair, or critical. This enables the Public Works Department to proactively prioritize budgeted resources toward areas most in need.

 

The City’s goal is to maintain safe streets and alley conditions. To achieve this, the City employs a range of maintenance strategies, including crack sealing, resurfacing, section repairs, and reconstruction. The last third-party pavement survey, conducted in 2013, reported a City PCI of 77. Based on the recent 2025 assessment, the City’s overall PCI has improved to 79. Industry best practice is to maintain the street network at a level above 70.

 

DISCUSSION:

The PCI assessment will help the Public Works Department prepare a road maintenance plan, which includes road rehabilitation projects. The road maintenance plan will be compiled based on the assessment results, with staff ensuring it aligns with the upcoming water and wastewater utilities project list, which is scheduled for release in January 2026. The utility list will assist the Streets division in consolidating both utility and road projects to maximize the longevity of the road once completed.

 

The following road projects have been identified for various forms of pavement treatment for FY 25-26 based on severity level:

 

• Valley Hi Circle North, PCI of 37 (Street Resurfacing)

• Valley Hi Circle South, PCI of 56 (Street Resurfacing)

• Ford Road from Leta Mae to Farmers Branch Lane, PCI of 48 (Reconstruction)

• Bee Street from Valley View to Havenhurst, PCI of 52 (Reconstruction)

• Bee Street from Havenhurst to Squire, PCI of 66 (Street Resurfacing)

• Bee Street from Squire to Brandywine, PCI of 31 (Reconstruction)

 

Staff are thoroughly evaluating the assessment results to prioritize projects by severity and will provide the Council with a five-year road maintenance plan upon completion.

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

Budgeted item in FY 2024-25 in the amount of $89,295.

 

DISTRICT:

Citywide

 

ATTACHMENT(S):

1.                     Resolution No. 2024-188 Awarding Contract to Streetscan USA

2.                     2025-2028 Street Revitalization List

3.                     Presentation