Prince George, B.C. – Once again, the BC Automobile Association has launched the search for the worst roads in B.C.

Ospika Boulevard  in Prince George was named the worst road in the province in 2011,   then in 2012, four P.G. Roads made the top ten list,  with Domano Boulevard  coming in second,  Tabor in third spot, Massey Drive in  6th and 15th Avenue in 7th position.

Last year, the City  was spared the embarrassment, as no P.G.  roads made the top ten.

But, until  May 26th,  you can vote  for the road which  you think is the worst in the community.   You are invited to  pinoint the stretch of roadway you’re concerned about and  specify the issue  that concerns you.

The BCAA “Worst Roads” survey defines a ‘worst road’ as any piece of paved infrastructure—including a bridge or tunnel—meant for public use, which exhibits any of the following characteristics:

• has damaging potholes or crumbling pavement
• needs resurfacing
• is often heavily congested
• has inadequate road markings or signs
• is poorly designed for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists to share safely

 “By voting, you can draw some attention to those unsafe or inefficient roads that frustrate you the most”  says Ken Cousin, BCAA’s associate vice-president of Road Assist.

Last year, 581 stretches of road were identified by British Columbians as being some of the province’s most unsafe, overly congested or deteriorating roads. Westside Road, the winner for two years in a row, has seen a $6.5 million investment made by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure towards improvements such as, realignment, paving and slow-moving vehicle pullout projects.

Roads which receive 10 or more votes will be highlighted in the report provided to government.

Votes can be cast until May 26, 2014 and the Top 10 ‘Worst Roads’ List will be published  on the BCAA website.