Thanks to voter approval of Measure A, the El Cerrito Pothole Repair, Local Street Improvement and Maintenance Measure, the City of El Cerrito now has funds available to improve local streets. Measure A (passed in February 2008) is a half-percent sales tax increase dedicated to funding a comprehensive street pavement repair and maintenance program in El Cerrito.

To address the current backlog of street maintenance and repairs, the City has developed a four-year, intensive pothole and street repair program to respond to the most significant street pavement problems throughout the city. The City’s goal is to rapidly improve El Cerrito’s street system and to complete the repairs in the most efficient and efficient and quickest way possible.

Open House

You are encouraged to attend the Street Pavement Program Open House on Tuesday, May 20, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the El Cerrito Senior Center (6500 Stockton Avenue). Come and learn more about the program, pick up the 2008 construction schedule, and ask questions about the work planned for your neighborhood. At the Open House, representatives from Stege Sanitary District will also be available to assist residents and answer questions about Stege’s sewer lateral testing program.

If you are unable to attend the Open House or have additional questions, please contact the City’s Street Paving Program Manager, Gerardo Avila, 219-4155 or paving@ci.el-cerrito.ca.us.

Background

The City of El Cerrito street system consists of approximately 68 miles of streets, the majority of which were constructed to the standards and conditions of the early to mid-20th century. The City uses the standard Pavement Condition Index (PCI) to rate streets on a 100-point scale, with failed streets rated at 0 and excellent streets at 100. The City uses this rating to help determine what type of work is needed for each street, as well as to help prioritize the order in which streets are repaired.

The initial years of the program will include a significantly accelerated work plan focused on repairing residential streets. We estimate that by the year 2012, at least 70% of El Cerrito streets will receive some form of repairs or Resurfacing and that the City’s average PCI rating will be raised up to or near 70 by 2012.

This year’s repair work will get underway in June and continue through the end of 2008. To learn more about the planned work schedule, go to Paving Schedule

To learn more about the methods used to repair the streets, go to Types of Work

We understand all residents and businesses will be impacted in some manner and we will make every effort to minimize inconveniences and provide advance notice so you can plan accordingly. Please check this website regularly for updates. Please be advised: You may experience some inconveniences during this period such as noise, dust, short-term parking restrictions, and temporary street closures. We will do what we can to reasonably reduce these impacts and complete the work as quickly as possible, as well as provide notification in advance about work on your street.