By Colin Killian, Public Communications Director
In case you missed it: At its April 23 meeting, the College Station City Council heard an update from Director of Public Works Emily Fisher about the City’s proactive street maintenance plan, including specific plans for the next three years.
Here’s a summary:
Street Maintenance Program Overview
- Network Statistics: The city maintains 371 centerline miles of roadway, consisting of 73% asphalt and 27% concrete 00:47 .
- Budget: Last year, $6.3 million was spent on street maintenance, primarily through the roadway maintenance fund. This year, the budget has increased to approximately $6.5 million due to inflation and rising material costs 01:05 .
- Methodology: The city uses the Pavement Condition Index (PCI), a scale from 0 to 100 developed by the Army Corps of Engineers. Staff manually inspect every street annually to assign these grades 01:43.
- Status: The citywide average PCI is around 89, indicating that the streets are generally in very good condition 03:32.
Maintenance Plans (FY 26 – FY 29)
The city uses sub-area maps to visualize where maintenance is most needed.
- Current Year (FY 26): Active work is occurring in the McCulloch neighborhood and parts of Shenandoah and Bridal Gate. A large portion of Holloman is also being addressed, including curb and sidewalk repairs 04:56.
- FY 27 Plan: Focus will shift to the South Knoll, Glade, and Southwood areas, as well as major streets in Pebble Creek (St. Andrews and Congressional) 05:58.
- Long-Term (FY 28-29): Major repairs for Southwood Valley are slated for 2028. In 2029, work will follow a utility rehab project in the College Heights area 06:52 .
Answers to Council Questions
- How to Report Issues: Citizens who see potholes or road damage are encouraged to report them via the city’s website, email, or the SeeClickFix app 09:29 .
- Inspection Tech: While the city monitors AI and automated inspection technology, they currently find that having staff “lay eyes” on the streets is the most effective method for assessment 12:42 .
- Equipment: The presentation concluded with a lighthearted discussion about the city’s heavy machinery and the skilled staff who operate them 14:32 .
Here’s the complete presentation (video length – 15:30):
About the Blogger
Colin Killian has been with the City of College Station since 2010 after serving 23 years as the associate media relations director for the Texas A&M Athletics Department. He has also worked as a reporter and editor for the Corpus Christi Caller-Times and Lewisville News. A native of Hobbs, N.M., Killian graduated from Texas Tech with a bachelor’s degree in journalism/political science.
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