Proposition B | Streets

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Prop B

Street Panel Replacements

In 2023, an arterial pavement condition assessment and pavement optimization analysis was conducted to assess Lake Jackson’s major thoroughfares. Upon completion, the thoroughfares were ranked and identified for improvements through strategic pavement replacement. The City has a goal to bring all roads surveyed in 2023 with a Pavement Condition Index (PCI) of less than 70 up to 70.

If approved, concrete panels would be replaced according to the proposition on the ballot and analysis rankings. Although a five-year inflation adjusted cost has been calculated, the goal for the City of Lake Jackson would be to complete the street panel replacements within three years after voter approval.

Estimated Cost to Replace: $8,100,000


List of Streets for Repair with Bond Funds, if approved

List of Streets
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Results of Street Condition Study

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FAQS For Proposition B | Streets 

How are decisions made on which street replacement projects are prioritized? 

A survey of the arterial streets was conducted to measure two roadway characteristics: Pavement Condition Index (PCI) and Pavement Roughness Index (IRI).  The PCI is a numerical rating of the distress of pavement. It is recommended to perform pavement maintenance on lower PCI roads to extend the service life of the roadway.

The IRI is a measurement of the overall ride quality and bumps you feel as you drive along a street. This measurement is not directly related to pavement failure, and while it is not a desirable characteristic, it is a lower priority measurement than PCI.

This data helped the City to target specific blocks along arterial roads with the lowest pavement PCIs. The first goal is to address the failing pavement by repairing the segments of roadway with PCI values of less than 70. The proposed bond does not address Pavement Roughness (IRI) and the scope of the survey did not yet include residential streets.

Why is the City choosing to do street panel replacements rather than the construction of new streets? 

The City has decided to prioritize street panel replacements over the construction of new streets to enhance the current safety standards and efficiency of existing infrastructure. This approach ensures a cost-effective solution that extends the lifespan of our streets. A larger bond package would be needed to construct new streets, which would increase taxes for residents.