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<br /> <br />Page | 8 <br /> <br />Pavement Management Technical Assistance (P-TAP) Round 24 <br />online program helps agencies and organizations make informed decisions about their pavement <br />assets. <br /> <br />Please note that the pavement management software is a network-level support tool for planning and <br />budgeting purposes. StreetSaver’s recommendation does not bind the City and is not a substitute for <br />sound engineering judgment. Pavement management projects can be manually added or removed <br />from StreetSaver’s recommended sections selected for treatment based on other special <br />considerations. <br /> <br />Why is a Pavement Management System important? <br />The City’s paved surfaces are a vital asset to the community. It is essential that this asset is preserved <br />and maintained. The pavement management program balances pavement maintenance and <br />rehabilitation of existing surfaces. The most cost-effective way to correct any paved surface problem <br />is to address issues when they first appear. That is why funds are targeted to paved areas or sections <br />rated in fair or good condition for preventative maintenance4. Without maintenance, these paved <br />asphalt concrete surfaces would quickly deteriorate and be more expensive to fix in the future. <br /> <br />Scope <br />As part of the P-TAP Round 24 grant, AMS was responsible for inspecting Arterial, Collector, and <br />Residential/Local streets. A Pavement Condition Index (PCI) score was assigned for each pavement <br />section, which gives a numerical indication of the pavement's current condition. <br /> <br />The condition assessment results are used to determine the remaining useful life and develop ongoing <br />major maintenance strategies. Cost analysis also provides the City with an understanding of its short- <br /> <br />4 Preventative maintenance is a planned activity, unlike pavement repair. Pavement repair is used to eliminate pavement <br />distress such as a large pothole. Preventative maintenance is generally cyclic in nature and is intended to stop distresses <br />before they occur. <br />Page 176 of 228