Meriden, CT

Meriden, CT Infrastructure Assessment

Summary

• 193.8 roadway miles scanned and analyzed by 2025-06-03, speeding visible repairs for residents in weeks
• Meriden can maintain or repave up to 5x more roads than traditional methods, stretching taxpayer dollars further
• Safer streets for everyone as more projects launch quickly and modern safety standards are applied citywide

Problem

Meriden’s pavement assessments were slow, manual, and expensive, with staff driving streets and jotting notes that were hard to compare year over year. Data often arrived months later and lacked block-by-block detail, making it difficult to build a confident plan, defend budgets, or move contractors to the right locations fast. Meanwhile, freeze–thaw cycles and everyday traffic created new potholes and rough segments, leading to flat tires, detours, and rising frustration from residents.

Solution

Meriden selected Cyvl to rapidly survey the entire network using vehicle-mounted LiDAR, HD imagery, and precision sensors. Cyvl captured and analyzed 193.8 roadway miles and delivered detailed, actionable pavement condition data through the Infrastructure Intelligence platform by 2025-06-03, including geolocated distresses and street-by-street condition scores. With AI-driven dashboards, the City assembled a clear, comprehensive paving and preservation plan, produced project-ready street lists, and modeled budget scenarios in days instead of months.

Impact

The result is speed that residents can feel on their streets. From the June 3 delivery, Meriden moved from planning to work orders within weeks, shrinking the time between data collection and construction. With better information, the City can maintain or repave up to 5x more roads than traditional methods, delivering smoother, safer travel while using taxpayer dollars more efficiently.

• 193.8 roadway miles scanned with LiDAR and HD imagery, with actionable pavement condition data delivered by 2025-06-03
• Projects initiated within weeks of data delivery, not months—reducing the time between planning and construction residents experience
• Up to 5x more roads maintained or repaved compared to traditional methods, accelerating visible improvements across neighborhoods
• Safer streets for everyone as more projects roll out and new safety standards are applied consistently to each resurfacing
• Faster pothole and patch response, leading to fewer flat tires and fewer 311 complaints about rough roads
• Transparent maps and street-by-street project lists make town meetings smoother and build trust with residents
• Data-backed plans help the Council approve budgets faster and target taxpayer dollars to the highest-impact streets
• Mayor, Council, and Public Works earn credit for fast action and visible results residents can drive on sooner