Downey maintains 214 miles of roadway, including residential streets, collectors, and arterials. In 2021, the City adopted an updated Pavement Management Program (PMP) to assess pavement conditions and guide a cost‑effective 10‑year street improvement plan. Inspectors evaluated all streets and assigned Pavement Condition Index (PCI) scores; the City’s average PCI is 57 (“Good”), compared to 65 statewide and countywide.

The City was divided into 10 areas, with one neighborhood scheduled for rehabilitation each year. To accelerate improvements and raise overall PCI, Downey issued Measure M and R bonds, generating over $30 million. Phase I covers Areas 1, 2, 4, 8, and 10, with construction beginning in 2022. Depending on costs and remaining funds, Phase II may include Areas 3, 5, 6, and 7.

Benefits of the street improvement program include:

• Safer, more reliable transportation infrastructure
• Smoother, quieter, longer‑lasting pavement
• Repairs to sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and driveways
• ADA‑compliant curb ramps
• Pavement life extended by 20 years
• More efficient delivery of City service

Residential Streets Improvement Program Highlights

Residential Streets Improvement Program (Area 10)

Downey Invests $30 Million in Residential Streets (APWA Article) 

STREETS IMPROVEMENT INTERACTIVE GIS MAP  

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