East Providence, RI

East Providence, RI Infrastructure Assessment

Summary

• Citywide scan and analysis of 170 roadway miles delivered in weeks, speeding up visible street improvements for residents
• 7,026 signs inventoried and 6,992 sidewalk assets mapped to boost safety, accessibility, and compliance
• Data-driven plans finalized by October 6, 2022, giving leaders a defensible, transparent roadmap for repairs and budgets

Problem

East Providence managed a growing network of roads and sidewalks with outdated and inconsistent condition data, making it hard to know which streets to fix and when. Staff often found themselves reacting to 311 complaints and town-hall pressure without a clear, defensible prioritization method to show taxpayers why certain projects moved first. Budget discussions were difficult to win because estimates relied on guesswork rather than comprehensive asset inventories and current pavement condition data.

Solution

To move decisively, East Providence selected Cyvl to rapidly survey the entire network using vehicle-mounted LiDAR and high-resolution sensors, scanning 170 roadway miles while inventorying 7,026 traffic signs and mapping 6,992 sidewalk assets. Cyvl’s Infrastructure Intelligence platform used AI to convert the raw spatial data into detailed, actionable pavement condition data, condition scores, prioritized repair lists, and capital planning scenarios with clear cost and schedule impacts. Delivered in weeks and finalized by October 6, 2022, the city received defensible reports and clear maps that made decision-making fast, transparent, and easy to explain to residents.

Impact

With current, citywide data in hand, East Providence shifted from reactive fixes to a confident, proactive program that targets the most critical needs and keeps neighborhoods moving. The team stood up a comprehensive paving and sidewalk plan in less time, tied budgets to actual condition scores, and communicated timelines clearly to residents. Because results were delivered in weeks, the time from inspection to project implementation shrank, bringing visible improvements to streets and sidewalks much sooner.

• 170 roadway miles scanned and converted into detailed, actionable pavement condition data, accelerating repair scheduling
• 7,026 signs inventoried to improve safety, visibility, and compliance at intersections and school zones
• 6,992 sidewalk assets mapped to support ADA upgrades and safer, more accessible routes for pedestrians
• Data delivered by October 6, 2022, enabling faster capital planning and earlier construction starts
• Noticeable reduction in 311 complaints as work plans became clear and issues were addressed sooner
• Town meetings run more smoothly with maps, scores, and costs that clearly justify decisions
• Budget requests are easier to defend, showing efficient use of taxpayer dollars and expected outcomes