Among those eleven road projects is resurfacing of Summit Road from Old Santa Cruz Highway to two hundred feet west of Morrill Road. Ranked second in priority among the eleven roads, Summit Road's ranking was based on the regional significance of this arterial roadway and the current pavement condition. Routes with a PCI in the 20 to 50 range are ranked in highest relative order for needing this type of work. It costs about four dollars a square foot to repave a road with a 20 to 50 PCI rating. If it has deteriorated to the level of 0 to 20 PCI, the cost increases to about six dollars a square foot.
Heavy traffic is another factor.
As we know only too well, Summit Road has become a major commuter route between the Central Coast and Silicon Valley. The average daily traffic count is 5,424 and growing. Although local supervisors are cautiously optimistic, the funding is not automatic. Public support may be necessary when the proposed funding comes before the Regional Transportation Commission. More good news .