This article details the work relating to the Road Management Technical Units (UTGV) at the Municipal or local governments in Costa Rica. They have a series of legislated guidelines to meet with regard to the Road Management and Resource Management Act 8114, in regards to the public investment resources in the Local Road Network.
The article presents the current problems faced by Road Management Technical Units in the municipalities, especially the lack of political support. It explains the problem caused by the lack of planning and prioritization and bad habits in infrastructure investment.
It details that a pavement management system involves a complete road, specifically applied to a UTGV for a municipality in Costa Rica; this is defined as an iterative process management, which has continuous feedback.
The article details the basic components in a Road Management Technical Unit in Costa Rica, including: organizational structure, policies and strategies, analysis methods, lists of projects, planning and ongoing feedback.
In conclusion, it reveals the importance of municipal authorities to raise awareness about the importance of adequate investment and resources planned for 8114 in the Local Road Networks.