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MTC Report Finds Bay Area Streets Hold at 67 PCI, With Larkspur Highest and Vallejo Lowest

Uneven results reflect local funding choices plus the challenge of maintaining a vast street network.

A new report from the Bay Area Metropolitan Transportation Commission shows which city's streets show the most wear and tear.

Overview

  • The region’s Pavement Condition Index averages 67 out of 100, a “fair” rating that has remained largely unchanged for about a decade, according to MTC.
  • Larkspur leads the Bay Area at a PCI of 87 after residents twice approved sales taxes since 2019, lifting its score by roughly 35 points.
  • Vallejo sits at the bottom with a PCI of 44, falling from 51 in 2019 to the region’s lowest score.
  • MTC data show 35% of roads are in excellent shape, 36% are good or fair, 9% are at-risk, and 20% are poor or very poor.
  • San Francisco ranks highest among the largest cities, Oakland has improved from 54 to 58, and a Chronicle analysis links stronger pavement to higher median incomes with notable exceptions.