Marin County's Department of Public Works (DPW) is rolling up its sleeves for an extensive road improvement project slated to touch approximately 199 miles of pavement over the next five years, beginning in 2025. According to the County of Marin, the plan outlines a methodical strategy to address the wear and tear that has been etched into the byways of unincorporated Marin.

At the heart of the effort is a shiny new online interactive map that gives residents a peek into the paving program's projected timeline. The circulation of roads under the DPW's watch totals over 420 miles, entwining throughout a landscape that carries not just cars and commerce but the pulse of Marin's day-to-day life. Assistant Director of DPW Christopher Blunk stated, as per the County of Marin, "Our commitment to improving Marin’s roads requires significant planning and funding. The new five-year plan will undertake the effort in the most efficient and cost-effective manner possible."

The ambitious project will not be a single-season sprint but a multi-year marathon with a tag of approximately $87 million. Funding for this grand endeavor trickles in from various sources, painting a fiscal mosaic of local, state, and federal contributions, including the County’s General Fund, state gasoline tax, and even Measure AA from the Transportation Authority of Marin. In blending these financial streams, Marin County seeks to smooth out the wrinkles that time and travel have carved into its infrastructure.