Report says nearly 1/3 of local roads in 'poor' condition, but perspective is important Leaders say major improvements have been and continue to be made A recent study found nearly â of our area's roads are rated in poor condition. But transportation officials say perspective is important. and last updated 2021-03-04 10:37:25-05 COLORADO SPRINGS â A recent study found nearly â of our area's roads are rated in poor condition. But transportation officials say perspective is important. News 5 previously reported how much the recently released âTRIPâ report determined Colorado Springs drivers lose each year by simply sitting in traffic. But the report--aimed at studying an area's transportation network and how it affects the community around it--found more.