PAVING FOR PROGRESS
A Plan for Progress Paving for Progress is arguably one of the most significant public improvement endeavors the City has undertaken to address the condition of our roadways. We often receive questions from residents on how we are fixing our streets and prioritizing all the projects. Cedar Rapids officials made the decision early on to develop a data-driven, impartial, and measurable pavement plan that takes into account all street needs and repair options. Knowing the funding source would not be able to address every road need throughout the city, it was important to have a plan that outlines which street repairs would make the most overall improvement to the entire street network. The Paving for Progress master plan outlines the current condition of our roads, the recommended treatment methods, and a prioritization plan. The plan ensures we are tracking our dollars, documenting the improvements, and communicating our progress to citizens. Below is the program at a glance.
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Address neighborhood streets that rarely rose to the top of the priority list in previous years
Invest in roads before they reach the end of their service life, when repairs are most costly
Completely replace some of our most deteriorated streets
Utilize a data-driven, impartial, and measurable plan
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AUGUST 2021
