West Valley City, Utah with Horrocks

Cyvl partnered with Horrocks Engineering to assess 384 centerline miles of West Valley City’s road network, forming the foundation for a strategic multi-year pavement maintenance plan. The project focused on accurate pavementratings, asset inventory, and data-driven solutions to optimize roadway management and align with the city’s sustainability goals.

Challenge

West Valley City faced significant challenges in managing its extensive 384 centerline miles of roadway infrastructure. Traditional data collection methods proved too time-intensive and costly to complete within a single year, making it difficult to effectively address the sheer volume of roads. Previous data collection efforts yielded inconsistent and often inaccurate results, introducing bias and reducing the reliability of the information. Additionally, limited resources hindered the city’s ability to maintain an up-to-date and accurate asset inventory, further complicating efforts to make informed decisions. Without reliable data, city officials struggled to prioritize maintenance, allocate budgets efficiently, and align their infrastructure management strategies with broader municipal goals.

Solution

In collaboration with Horrocks Engineering, Cyvl deployed its advanced technology to provide a precise, efficient, and cost-effective solution.

Key aspects of the project included:

• Accurate Pavement Ratings: Cyvl delivered detailed pavement condition assessments using high-resolution 2D and 360-degree imagery. The imagery clearly showed faults and distresses, providing critical data for actionable pavement ratings.

• Street Asset Inventory: The project focused on capturing a comprehensive inventory of pavement assets and faults, forming a baseline for integrating additional ROW assets into the city’s GIS.

• Seed Data for Maintenance Planning: The accurate and unbiased data served as the foundation for Horrocks Engineering’s Informed Streets application, enabling the development of a multi-year pavement maintenance plan aligned with the city’s budget and resources.

This innovative approach provided West Valley City with the reliable insights needed to make informed, data-driven infrastructure decisions.

Implementation:

Cyvl used advanced vehicle-mounted sensors to collect detailed imagery and geospatial data across West Valley City’s road network. This data was analyzed and delivered to the city and Horrocks Engineering within six weeks of collection, far surpassing traditional timelines. The approach ensured consistency, accuracy, and the elimination of bias during data collection.

The resulting dataset was not only used to evaluate pavement conditions but also laid the groundwork for integrating additional GIS layers, enhancing the city’s broader infrastructure management strategies.

Results:

1. Timely Delivery: Pavement condition ratings were provided within six weeks, allowing city planners to act quickly.
2. Improved Accuracy: The advanced methodologies used in data collection reduced bias, produced verifiable results, and ensured consistency for future comparisons.
3. Actionable Maintenance Plan: The data empowered Horrocks Engineering to create a multi-year pavement treatment strategy tailored to the city’s priorities and resources.
4. Enhanced Decision-Making: Comprehensive and accurate pavement ratings enabled West Valley City to allocate budgets efficiently and prioritize maintenance based on road classification, budget constraints, and projected service levels.

Impact:

Cyvl’s collaboration with Horrocks Engineering empowered West Valley City to take a strategic, data-driven approach to roadway management, maximizing budget efficiency and extending pavement lifespans to benefit the community.

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