North Branford, CT

North Branford, CT Infrastructure Assessment

Summary

• 82 roadway miles scanned and analyzed with LiDAR and AI, delivered on May 1, 2025
• Actionable pavement condition data turned into a defensible paving plan in weeks, accelerating visible improvements for residents
• Clear reporting and transparent prioritization reduced complaint pressure and strengthened budget decisions

Problem

North Branford’s pavement program was running on outdated and inconsistent data, making it hard to know which streets to fix and when, and leaving paving budgets built on guesswork. Without reliable information, leaders found themselves playing defense to resident complaints—fielding 311 calls and tough questions like “Why not my road?” at public meetings. The city needed current, trustworthy data and a clear method to explain priorities so decisions felt fair, technical, and focused on community safety.

Solution

North Branford chose Cyvl to rapidly survey the entire network using vehicle-mounted LiDAR and sensors, scanning 82 roadway miles and delivering results by May 1, 2025—weeks instead of months. Inside Cyvl’s Infrastructure Intelligence platform, AI transformed the raw survey into street-level condition scores, candidate projects, and budget scenarios, all aligned to city goals. The city received detailed, actionable pavement condition data for every mile, plus prioritized repair lists and ready-to-share maps and reports that made planning and communication fast and defensible.

Impact

With complete condition data for 82 miles delivered on May 1, 2025, North Branford moved from reactive patches to a clear, citywide schedule residents can see and understand. Weeks-not-months delivery shortened the gap between data collection and construction, so improvements reach neighborhoods faster. Transparent segment scores and plan summaries help leaders explain “why this road, why now,” reducing friction in meetings and keeping crews focused on high-impact work.

• Faster fixes residents can feel: prioritized segments move to bids and work orders in weeks, not months
• Safer, smoother commutes as the most critical segments are addressed first and hazards are resolved sooner
• Noticeably fewer 311 complaints because the plan is clear, fair, and backed by current data
• Stronger budget approvals as staff show efficient use of taxpayer dollars with defensible scenarios and ROI
• Public meetings run smoother with shareable maps, segment scores, and clear timelines
• Work scheduling and utility coordination are streamlined, reducing rework and shortening construction windows
• Institutional knowledge is protected as all pavement details live in one system for future cycles and funding applications