Sean Maher on How Oakland Potholes Point to Larger Problems

If you live in Oakland, you'll be lucky to see the street your house is on get repaved during your lifetime. The city's 2,300 miles of road are on an 85-year resurfacing cycle, more than three times slower than the industry standard. City engineers grade a third of Oakland's streets in poor condition or worse. Facing serious budget cuts, the Public Works Agency has left three of four supervisor jobs vacant, including those overseeing heavy paving, pot holes and concrete repair. A story should detail the challenge Public Works is facing, including its momentum, scope, and possible solutions.

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