2023
Roadway
Repair and
Rehabilitation
Projects
Prepared by:
Loren Umbertis
Director of Public Works
Town of Fairfax
Facts about Fairfax Streets and
Roads
Fairfax has approximately 27.6 centerline miles of Town Maintained streets and roads
Fairfax recently received its Pavement Management Technical Assistance Program for Round 23 (P-TAP 23) results
Currently, the Fairfax Overall Pavement Condition Index (PCI) is 55 out of 100, this is the lowest in Marin County
Approximately 37% of the road network in Fairfax is listed as “Poor” or “Failed”
The P-TAP report estimates that $7.2 Million over the next 5 years could improve the PCI from 55 to 60. The dollar figure does not include addressing other aspects of road repair including ADA improvements or sub-surface issues such as storm drains or soil movement/stability
Creation of a 5 Year Program
It is the intent of the Public Works Department to establish an initial 5 year program for road repair and rehabilitation utilizing the results and recommendations of the P-TAP report as well as the input from consultants and contractors and the community.
Projects will be identified within the 5 year program and the number of projects may vary depending upon budget allocations and costs of the projects themselves
The Department of Public Works will work with its partners at Marin Municipal Water District (MMWD), PG&E, Ross Valley Sanitary District (RSVD) and other utilities to coordinate work as much as possible to ensure that road improvements put into place are not damaged by the subsequent work of other agencies.
Current year Program 2023
Current Identified Projects for current year include:
Scenic Ave from Azalea to Manor (PCI of 30)
Porteous from Bolinas to Wood Lane (PCI between 11 and 30) Claus from Sir Francis Drake to Burdette (PCI of 43)
Roads were selected based upon condition, utility to the Community, location in the Town of Fairfax and minimal secondary requirements such as storm drain work
Roads were presented to partner agencies and there is no planned work on these streets in the next 3 years by other agencies Identified projects are within the Streets and Roads Budget for current fiscal year.
Examples
of Current
Road
Conditions
- Scenic
Benefits of
refurbishing
Scenic
Very well traveled
roadway for residents
coming from the hills and
adjacent neighborhoods
Part of Bike Pathways to
Schools
Generally flat with little
to no issues with soil
subsidence
Some Sidewalk curb cut
work may be necessary
Examples of Street
Conditions - Porteous
Benefits of Refurbishing Porteous
Significant residential traffic
corridor
Failed condition in some areas
Typically flat with little to no soil
subsidence issues
Very little below ground storm
drainage infrastructure that might
need updating
Examples of Street
Conditions - Claus
Issues with ADA
Accessibility on
Claus
Additional ADA issues with Claus
Benefits of Refurbishing Claus
PCI is average and is a good
example of refurbishing a street
even in decent condition to
prevent further and faster
degradation
Improvements may include new
curb cuts providing improved ADA
access for neighborhood
Location near Mercy Housing for
improved vehicular and
pedestrian access
Location near a Town Park which
may have increased number of
visitors compared to other streets
Access point to Sir Francis Drake
for that section of Fairfax
Projected Costs for Current Year Street
Improvement Project and other
examples
(Estimates do not include ADA improvements, subsurface conditions or Storm Drainage repair)
Next Steps for the Staff and the
Town Council
Identify the Streets and Roads for
current year project (Completed)
Develop Plans and Specifications
as part of a Bid Process (In
process)
Due to size of anticipated project,
Bid Process will be formal requiring
30 Day Bid Period, firm Bid
Opening Date, and evaluation of
apparent low bidder’s
responsiveness and responsibility
(Spring 2023)
Town Council to Award Project
(Spring 2023)
Schedule and Complete Work
(Summer and Fall 2023)
Other Streets and Roads Projects,
pending or in Process
Crack Seal and replace street
markings and curb paint on
Broadway between Pacheco and
Bolinas
Crack Seal on Rocca Drive
Evaluating spot repairs on Sir
Francis Drake in multiple locations
Roadway rehabilitation as part of
145 Canyon Road Stabilization
Project
Possible Coordination for slurry seal
project with San Anselmo for small
portion of Center Blvd
Questions and Discussion