Lethbridge fares well in latest municipal benchmarking report on road services

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The roadway system cost in other participating communities ranged from $10,853 to $23,894.

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Other communities that participated in the roadways study included Banff, Canmore, Medicine Hat, Okotoks and Red Deer.

Lethbridge also had the lowest per-capita cost for its total transportation system, and the second-best roadway conditions among participating communities, with only six per cent of local roads deemed in poor condition.

The benchmarking information sets the stage for each municipality to identify trends, establish priorities, and make positive changes in the delivery of roadway services to their residents.

Mayor Chris Spearman says the ability to share and compare operational practices and performance among communities can only lead to improved decision making, more efficient service, and a higher quality of life for residents.

Director of Corporate Services Corey Wight, the City’s representative on the initiative’s governance committee, says this report is a measurement tool that can raise the standard for delivery of municipal services in Alberta.

“It will be a catalyst for municipalities to develop and refine best practices that can be used province wide,” he added.

Each participating municipality will now take the next steps to review the results with managers and employees who are experts in the measurement areas.

Previous benchmarking reports released to date have examined drinking water, fire services, and solid waste and wastewater services.

The remaining service areas to be examined include snow and ice control, as well as transit services.