AGENCY TESTIMONY
Analysis of Intro 552: Street resurfacing timeline requirements
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Margaret Forgione discusses Intro 552, which would require DOT to finish resurfacing within two weeks from the start of work. She explains DOT's current resurfacing practices and expresses concerns about the proposed timeline.
- Outlines DOT's current resurfacing program, including baseline funding for 1,100 lane miles annually
- Emphasizes the need for coordination with utility companies and other agencies for repairs under the asphalt
- Explains why DOT does not support the bill as written, citing concerns about efficiency and the ability to maximize resurfacing capacity
Margaret Forgione
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Next, intro 552 sponsored by council member Brannon.
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This bill would require DOT to finish resurfacing within 2 weeks from the start of the work.
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If the work is not finished within 2 weeks, DOT would be required to notify the surrounding community of reasons for delay and provide a new timeline.
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DOT resurfaces roadways to address problems on the surface including cracking, patching, and peeling by replacing the top layer of asphalt pavement.
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This extends the roadway's lifespan and helps prevent potholes.
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The more we pave, the fewer potholes we need to fill.
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DOT's budget has been has baseline funding for resurfacing 1100 lane miles and up to 50 miles of protected bike lanes per year.
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We do not support this bill as written.
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While DOT works hard to mill and pave as quickly as possible, our process must give sufficient time for utility companies, plumbers, and our sister agencies to make repairs under the asphalt.
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We conduct extensive coordination efforts with sister agency and utility partners throughout the city to ensure the time when a street is milled is well used.
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Without this necessary time for repairs, more cuts would need to be made to roadways in the future which would make the whole process less efficient.
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We all want to avoid the situation where a newly resurfaced street needs to be cut into for a repair right after the work is finished.
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To have smooth streets for years to come, we need to give sufficient time for these repairs.
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Moreover, it is critical that we maximize our capacity to ensure we can resurface 1150 lane miles annually.
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The pace of resurfacing is faster than that of milling, So we must have enough areas to mill milled to spend our resurfacing dollars well.
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This helps the department maximize the number of paved lane miles.