An agency uses pavement rating scores as a key indicator for a street maintenance program.

Understanding Resource Allocation in Street Maintenance:When additional resources are provided for street maintenance, their allocation should address the most pressing infrastructure needs to maximize impact and public benefit.

Key Indicator (Pavement Rating Scores):Pavement rating scores are used to evaluate the condition of roads. Areas with the lowest scores (representing unmet needs) require prioritized funding to bring the infrastructure to acceptable levels.

Explanation of Answer Choices:

A. Number of intersections: The number of intersections is not directly related to road conditions or pavement scores.

B. Historical budgeted amounts: Allocating based on past budgets does not address current infrastructure conditions or unmet needs.

C. Lane miles rated as acceptable by citizens: Roads already rated as "acceptable" do not require immediate attention.

D. Lane miles with unmet needs: Correct, as this aligns with addressing the most critical deficiencies based on the pavement scores.