Falmouth, MA

Falmouth, MA Infrastructure Assessment

Summary

• 390 roadway miles objectively assessed with LiDAR to fast‑track safer, smoother streets for residents
• Citywide, defensible paving program delivered in weeks, not months, enabling faster fixes and fewer delays
• Clear data and reports reduced uncertainty, supported budgets, and improved communication with the community

Problem

Falmouth, MA faced a sprawling roadway network affected by coastal weather and seasonal traffic, but leaders lacked recent, consistent pavement data, making it hard to know which roads to fix or when. Outdated or inconsistent information left teams playing defense to resident complaints, fielding constant “Why not my road?” questions and a surge of 311 calls. Without trusted data, staff struggled to justify decisions in public meetings, and projects risked delay or misalignment with community needs.

Solution

Falmouth chose to deploy Cyvl to rapidly survey the entire network with vehicle‑mounted LiDAR and advanced sensors, scanning 390 roadway miles and delivering results by December 9, 2022. Cyvl’s Infrastructure Intelligence platform used AI to convert the raw scans into segment‑level condition scores, distress mapping, prioritized repair lists, and budget scenarios the city could act on immediately. With comprehensive, defensible analytics and clear reports, Falmouth gained a shared source of truth to plan work faster, communicate why, and move from reactive patching to proactive network management.

Impact

Within weeks, Falmouth turned a one‑time survey into an operational advantage, using detailed pavement condition data to plan and schedule work with confidence. Delivery on December 9, 2022 meant a shorter path from data collection to construction, speeding up visible improvements for residents. With transparent criteria and clear repair priorities, public meetings and budget reviews became easier to navigate, reducing uncertainty and building trust.

• 390 roadway miles scanned and rated, giving every neighborhood segment‑level condition scores and repair recommendations residents can understand
• Citywide pavement dataset delivered in weeks, not months, reducing the time between data collection and on‑the‑ground improvements
• Comprehensive, defensible paving plan built faster, enabling crews to schedule high‑impact repairs sooner and minimize disruption
• Clear evidence to support budgets and allocate taxpayer dollars efficiently across streets that deliver the greatest community benefit
• Fewer “Why not my road?” moments thanks to transparent maps, criteria, and progress tracking that answer resident questions
• Safer daily travel as hazardous segments are identified quickly, accelerating pothole repair and resurfacing on priority corridors