Rough roads costing drivers $400 a year

The condition of major metropolitan roads in some California cities is the worst in the country according to a report released by TRIP, a Washington, D.C.-based non-profit organization that promotes transportation policies. “Hold the Wheel Steady: America’s Roughest Roads and Strategies to Make Our Roads Smoother” identifies the top 20 urban areas with the greatest share of major roads with pavement in poor condition. The report also provides the top 20 areas where motorists pay the highest vehicle operating cost because of poor condition roads.
San Jose topped the list with 64% of its roads in poor condition followed by Los Angeles with 63%. Motorists in these two cities also pay the highest vehicle operating cost, San Jose at $756 and Los Angeles at $746.
24% of the nation’s major metropolitan roads have pavements in poor condition. The expense to the average urban motorist is $402 annually in additional vehicle operating cost. The poor roads increase consumer driver costs by accelerating vehicle deterioration and depreciation.