CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif. – As Southern California cities confront aging infrastructure and limited transportation budgets, the City of Industry is taking a proactive approach to safeguard one of its most valuable, and heavily used, assets: its roads.
The City has adopted an updated Pavement Management Plan to maintain and improve the condition of its 77 miles of roadway, which support a nonstop flow of freight, commuter, and commercial traffic. Valued at approximately $444 million, these streets are vital to regional goods movement and Southern California’s economy.
Despite the heavy daily wear and tear from large trucks and commercial fleets, Industry has maintained a pavement rating classified as “Very Good” under the Overall Condition Index (OCI), a standard used by municipalities nationwide. That high score isn’t accidental—it reflects years of disciplined investment, strategic maintenance, and a long-term commitment to infrastructure resilience. With the updated plan now in place, the City is aiming to improve its OCI score to 80 or higher within five years.
“In the City of Industry, our streets are more than just transportation corridors—they’re vital arteries of Southern California’s economy,” said Mathew Hudson, Director of Public Works. “That’s why we’re investing in their long-term health and performance, ensuring they can continue to support the nonstop flow of goods, workers, and innovation that drives our region forward.”
Industry’s approach is set apart by its reliance on real field data, not assumptions. The plan is informed by on-the-ground pavement assessments and advanced scenario modeling, which help identify the most cost-effective strategies for extending pavement life. It’s also fully integrated with the City’s Cartograph asset management platform, which allows staff to track conditions, prioritize repairs, and manage funding in real time.
With an average annual investment of $10 million, the plan enables the City to continue qualifying for Metro Prop C funding while ensuring that spending is optimized across all road conditions. A new street-by-street pavement condition map adds an additional layer of transparency and ensures repairs are prioritized in areas of highest need or usage.
At a time when many cities are forced to take a reactive approach to road repairs, Industry’s forward-thinking model demonstrates how data, planning, and consistent investment can preserve infrastructure and stretch public dollars further. The strategy is both scalable and replicable, offering a potential roadmap for other municipalities grappling with the challenges of long-term infrastructure management.
The City’s live street condition map is linked here.