Artesia, CA

Artesia, CA Infrastructure Assessment

Summary

• 41 roadway miles scanned and analyzed in weeks, with actionable results delivered by December 11, 2024
• Artesia shifted from reactive repairs to a defensible, citywide paving plan residents can understand
• Faster fixes and safer streets with clear schedules, fewer surprises, and better use of taxpayer dollars

Problem

Artesia’s public works team was relying on outdated or inconsistent data, making it hard to know which streets to fix first and to estimate costs with confidence. Because the city was reactive to complaints, crews were frequently diverted to short-term patching, causing delays on planned work and frustration for residents. Pressure mounted in council and community meetings as leaders had to justify choices without a consistent, citywide picture of pavement needs.

Solution

Artesia chose Cyvl to rapidly survey the network with vehicle-mounted LiDAR and sensors, capturing a precise view of pavement conditions across 41 roadway miles. Cyvl’s Infrastructure Intelligence platform used AI to turn this into detailed pavement condition scores, prioritized repair lists, budget scenarios, and ready-to-share maps and reports—actionable pavement condition data the city could use immediately. Delivered in weeks on December 11, 2024, the city received defensible plans that enabled faster decisions and quicker mobilization of crews and contractors.

Impact

Within days of delivery, staff converted the analysis into an implementable paving program that schedules the right treatment at the right time. With objective condition scores and clear GIS maps, the city communicated tradeoffs and timelines so residents knew what to expect and when. The weeks-not-months turnaround reduced the lag between data collection and projects, bringing improvements to neighborhoods faster and ensuring taxpayer dollars went where they delivered the most benefit.

• Faster pothole response and targeted repairs as crews focus on the highest-priority segments identified by objective condition scores
• Fewer 311 complaints and email escalations because residents can see planned work, timelines, and progress
• Town meetings run smoother with defensible data answering "Why not my road?" and demonstrating value for taxpayers
• Budget allocation, public communication, and work scheduling are now extremely easy with great data informing decisions
• Increased confidence to request and defend funding, with clear proof of efficient use of taxpayer dollars
• Safer, smoother streets as timely maintenance reduces hazards, flat tires, and unexpected detours