On Thursday, December 26, StreetScan, a leader in infrastructure assessment technology, will begin a detailed evaluation of roads throughout Macon-Bibb County. This assessment will provide critical information about the condition of nearly 1,200 miles of county-owned roads to determine future repairs, maintenance, and improvements as part of its Paving the Way program.
“For too many years, a lack of funding meant our roads deteriorated faster than we could fix them,” said Mayor Lester Miller. “We have already put millions more into this work and begun catching up by focusing on our worst roads, but now we need to determine which are coming next.”
“With so many miles of paved roads to repair and maintain, it is crucial to public safety that those roads are evaluated and cataloged to determine which areas are in most need of repair,” says County Manager Dr. Keith Moffett.
Using advanced LiDAR technology, 360° imaging, and AI-powered analytics, StreetScan will create a comprehensive digital map of Macon-Bibb’s road network. They will precisely identify defects such as cracks, bumps, and potholes, allowing the County to optimize its infrastructure planning and decision-making.
“This work is especially important as we gear up for another SPLOST that will provide millions of dollars for repairs and improvements,” adds Mayor Miller. “We have an opportunity to make huge strides in the quality of our roads, and this assessment will provide us the roadmap to follow.”
“This study will help us plan our roads program in a smarter, more effective way and allow us to more quickly address our worst roads and sections of roads,” says Dr. Moffett. “Using this map, we can combine general funds, state funds, and the SPLOST to make significant improvements.”
Once data collection is complete, StreetScan will provide a detailed inventory of road conditions rated on a scale from 0 to 100, with 0 representing the most severe condition and 100 the best. The results will be delivered through Streetlogix, a GIS-centric software that offers advanced visualization and analysis tools.
About Paving the Way
Macon-Bibb began the Paving the Way program in August 2023 with nearly $15 million from the general fund, Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST), and state Local Maintenance & Improvement Grants (LMIG). The amount allocated at the time was nearly five times more than used in previous years.
Roads that were repaved/restriped and had reflector replacement in the first round of Paving the Way include: Belmont Avenue, Atwood Circle, Ann Place, Atwood Drive, Hawkins Place, Evers Place, Sorrell Drive and Sandy Drive, Carriage Way area (off of Rivoli Drive and including Saddle Run Court, Carriage Lakes Court, and Derby Lane), Forest Hill Road from Rogers Road to Wimbish Road, Hollingsworth Road from Mumford Road to Log Cabin Drive, Morgan Drive from Napier Avenue east to Austin Avenue, Willow Lane, Franklin Street Lane, Casablanca Drive, Weaver Road, Hubbard Road, Vine Street from Napier Avenue to Lawton Avenue, Napier Avenue where it connects to Vine Street, Ell Street from Houston Avenue to Chappell Street, Plant Street at Little Richard Penniman Boulevard, Hunnicut Road off of Fulton Mill Road, Lower Thomaston Road, Appling Court near Shurling Drive and Eastview Avenue, Dennis Court near Shurling Drive and Eastview Avenue,Kevin Drive from Millerfield Road to Shady Road Plaza, Old Clinton Road from Wood Valley Road to Ben Hill Drive, and Gwinnett Drive.
Other roads that have had repaving, restriping, or patch work include: Jeffersonville Road, Masseyville Road, Recreation Road, Riggins Mill Road, Rogers Road, Skipper Road, 7th Street, South Walden Road, Duffey Drive, Castlegate Road, Hillcrest Avenue, Masseyville Road, Rocky Creek Road, and Lawrence Drive South.
About StreetScan
StreetScan is a premier data and analytics company dedicated to serving the transportation infrastructure needs of smart cities. Utilizing advanced LiDAR technology, 360° imaging, and AI-powered analytics, StreetScan creates comprehensive digital maps of communities, capturing precise road conditions and infrastructure details. Services include cutting-edge infrastructure assessments and ADA compliance surveys, all seamlessly integrated with Streetlogix, a GIS-based transportation asset management software.
Streetlogix provides municipalities with robust visualization and analytical tools, enabling them to maximize the use of assessment data, optimize budgets, and develop defensible, data-driven Capital Improvement Plans while successfully justifying budgeting requests. StreetScan is committed to driving progress and innovation in transportation infrastructure. Our mission is to empower municipalities with sustainable, informed decision-making tools and to expand partnerships across North America, enhancing infrastructure management for communities of all sizes.