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7/9/2018
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Rural County Pavement Preservation Planning
Applications inMinnesota
Overview
Rural Counties across America are struggling with the crippling effects of keeping up with their crumbling infrastructure. A number of rural counties in Minnesota undertook innovative planning activities as a way to manage their respective transportation systems
1. Leverage existing tools
2. Analyze existing road conditions
3. Manage funding opportunities versus road conditions
4. Utilize most current and innovative tools available Detailed analysis and focused planning
Targeted communication methods
5. Develop customized solutions for future needs
6. Promote awareness of best practices
Common Rural CountyChallenges / Purpose of the Effort
Integral to each step is: Education and Communication• County Boards• General Public
0-5 years11%
6-10 years 7%
11-15 years13%
16-20 years13%
21-25 years17%
26-30 years17%
> 30 years22%
Common Rural CountyChallenges / Purpose of the Effort
Sample SystemAge
Note: Often typically an aging system in many rural environments
Sample Rural County Annual Roadway Need - $15.2 million/yr.
Current Expenditure $3.4 million/yr.
Year X Funding Gap$11.8 million/yr.
Note: This GAP analysis only represents pavement preservation and does not include roadway reconstruction needs
Common Rural CountyChallenges / Purpose of the Effort
CURRENT & FUTURE PROJECTED ROADWAY CONDITIONS (Sample projection, based on current funding)
17%
41%
40%
2% 0%
Very Good (80-100)
Good (60-79)
Fair (40-59)
Poor (20-39)
Very Poor (0-19)
16%
4%
31%33%
17%
2016 2025
Common Rural CountyChallenges / Purpose of the Effort
Common Rural CountyProject Prioritization
Prevent “fair condition” roads from falling into “poor condition”
Use Pavement Management System to evaluate priorities, based on good data, new management policies, and performance measures
Prioritize preservation strategies over more expensive reconstruction fixes
Consider scope and cost
Common Rural CountyTypical Pavement Life Cycle
Pavement Preservation PlanningPublic / Stakeholder Outreach
Public Education and Engagement
Stakeholder Participation, Education, and Engagement
Targeted Group Engagement
Pavement Preservation PlanningInnovative Management Strategies
Reduce System Size
Develop a Tiered Roadway Maintenance Program
Develop Performance Measures & Schedules
Identify New Funding Sources
Establish a Transparent Project Prioritization Process
Promote Expanded Public Engagement
Outline System Criteria
Develop Maintenance
Program
Implement Maintenance
Program
System Audit
Review System Performance
and Effectiveness
Pavement Preservation PlanningTiered Preservation System
Reassess System Criteria
Pavement Preservation PlanningTiered Preservation System
Wheelage Tax ($10/vehicle)
Local Option ½ cent Sales Tax
Bonding
Increased local road and bridge levy
State gas tax and/or registration fees
Gravel Tax
Pavement Preservation PlanningFunding Opportunities
0 20 40 60 80 100
Bronze
Silver
Gold
Platinum
PQI
Pavement Preservation PlanningCurrent Condition w/ Tiered System
Overall Avg of 68
80 (Goal 80)
59 (Goal 75)
42 (Goal 70)
31 (Goal 60)
Platinum
Gold
Silver
Bronze
Average PQI in 2025
Pavement Preservation PlanningResulting Tiered Conditions w/ Current Funding
Pavement Preservation PlanningFunding Needed to Maintain Current Condition
$-
$5,000
$10,000
$15,000
$20,000
$25,000
$30,000
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Current Funding Wheelage Tax Option
Sales Tax Option Funding "Gap" to Maintain Current
• Emphasizes the Need for a Long Range Vision
• Accurate Data is a MUST
• Pavement Asset Management System Helps
• Implement an Annual Plan Update Process
• Process Removes the Politics from Project Selection
• Public Outreach and Education – Provides an understanding of what the future holds and garnerssupport
Pavement Preservation PlanningRural County Lessons Learned
Craig Vaughn, PE, PTOESRF Consulting Group, [email protected]
Tim Babich, PESRF Consulting Group, [email protected]
Contact Information
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