BUFFALO, N.Y. — The commute across the city of Buffalo could be getting smoother sooner than later.

The Buffalo Common Council has adopted a resolution that requests the Department of Public Works and the city's 311 Call & Resolution Center to submit monthly reports to the council on pothole calls.

The reports will list specific locations where potholes have been spotted and repaired.

"One of the biggest concerns that my office receives is complaints about potholes and the deteriorating infrastructure," said Council President Darius Pridgen. “The cost to vehicle owners with unanticipated repairs due to potholes increases as New York state has consistently been ranked one of the highest states for vehicle cost in the country. The city of Buffalo has a rapid response when necessary to repair and fix potholes, but we need a research-based method to reduce the number of potholes in areas of high concentration across our city. That’s why this council is asking for a monthly report for the next six months, that includes what has been repaired and what has been reported.”

Common Council members say it just makes sense that Buffalo has a data-driven approach to monitoring these everyday nuisances.

All residents are being asked to report potholes issues to 311. To file a report, click here.