Barnstable, MA

Barnstable, MA Infrastructure Assessment

Summary

• 464 roadway miles scanned and analyzed in weeks, not months, accelerating repairs residents can feel
• AI-driven condition scores and defensible plans give leaders confidence and clear priorities
• Transparent reports speed budget approvals and reduce 311 complaints, improving daily travel

Problem

Barnstable maintained a large coastal street network with aging pavement but relied on outdated and inconsistent ratings spread across spreadsheets and PDFs. Without reliable, current data, leaders struggled to build accurate paving budgets or decide which roads to fix and when. At public meetings, staff faced a steady drumbeat of “Why not my road?” and could not easily justify actions amid rising 311 complaints.

Solution

To move fast, Barnstable chose Cyvl’s Infrastructure Intelligence. Cyvl used vehicle-mounted LiDAR and sensors to rapidly survey 464 roadway miles and, by December, 13, 2024, delivered AI-generated condition scores, prioritized repair lists, and defensible, resident-first plans. The platform produced detailed, actionable pavement condition data, clear maps, budgets, and phasing reports that helped city leaders make better decisions and take action faster.

Impact

Within weeks of collection, Barnstable received a complete, consistent pavement dataset with detailed, actionable condition data covering all 464 miles, delivered on December, 13, 2024. The city’s engineers translated this into a practical, year-by-year work program that balanced preservation and rehabilitation to stretch every taxpayer dollar. With clear, defensible data, leaders communicated priorities, coordinated crews, and accelerated projects residents could see and feel.

• Faster street fixes: hazards and distresses identified and scheduled sooner, improving safety and drivability
• Smoother town meetings: clear maps and condition scores answer “Why not my road?” with facts
• Fewer 311 complaints as proactive maintenance replaces reactive patching
• Budget requests approved more quickly thanks to transparent, network-wide evidence
• Work scheduling and contractor coordination simplified by prioritized segment lists and ready-to-use GIS files
• More efficient allocation of taxpayer dollars by matching treatments to need across 464 miles
• Reduced time between data collection and project start, moving from months to weeks
• Crews can address the highest-impact segments first while protecting good roads through timely preservation