Western/Pacific Smooth Ride Sentinel
The Voice of the APA Pacific Coast and Rocky Mountain Regional Councils
NAPA released a two-page flyer on the benefits of partnering to build long-life Perpetual Pavements. Focused on the collaboration between Caltrans, industry, and academia, this case study highlights Perpetual Pavements being built by Granite Construction Co. and Teichert Aggregates in California to conserve natural resources and provide cost-effective pavement solutions. An analysis of the I-5… Continue reading The Asphalt Advantage: Perpetual Pavement
Hungry for Asphalt? HAPI is pleased to announce our new “HAPI Shorts” program - weekly lunch time sessions to satisfy your hunger. Each week (typically on Wednesday) at 11:30 a.m., we will conduct a 20 to 30-minute presentation via a Zoom meeting. Our goal is to build a library of 10 to 15 sessions on topics such as specifying… Continue reading HAPI Shorts – Lunch Lessons
The Asphalt Pavement Association of Oregon (APAO) is not a politically-focused organization and usually does not comment on legislative issues. However, they felt compelled to speak up because transportation infrastructure is at a critical stage with the looming expiration of the FAST Act, worsening road conditions, and the need to support family-wage jobs in a… Continue reading Oregon Asphalt Pavement Association Supports Increased Funding for Infrastructure
The Asphalt Pavement Alliance (APA) announced today that the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has won a 2019 Perpetual Pavement Award (PPA) for a 7.1-mile section of two-lane State Route 12 in Lewis County. This is the agency’s sixth PPA. To qualify for this prestigious award, a pavement must be at least 35 years… Continue reading WSDOT WINS 2019 PERPETUAL PAVEMENT AWARD
Plastics Industry Association and NCAT study shows that asphalt formulations using recycled polyethylene (rPE) film recovered from retail locations could achieve many of the same benefits of traditional polymer-modified asphalt formulations. Click here for complete article from For Construction Pros.com You can read the full NCAT and WRI study here. Conclusions from the study:Although this… Continue reading Study: Plastic Use in Asphalt Pavements Showing Promising Results
Early projections are gas tax revenues in Oregon will decline $125 million from March 2020 through March 2021 — the taxes raised $625 million in the 2019 fiscal year — in conjunction with stay-home orders due to the COVID-19 pandemic and could fall further if traffic remains light.The Oregon Department of Transportation estimated traffic in… Continue reading Gas Tax Revenues in Oregon will Decline $125 million
Vote for your favorite messages out of the 12 finalists in ADOT's Safety Messages Contest. Doug Pacey of ADOT Communications said this is the fourth year of the Safety Message Contest and there were over 4,000 messages about safe driving submitted. From May 11-17, people can vote for their favorite. Click here for additional information… Continue reading Arizona Department of Transportation announces finalists for sign writing contest
by Mike Skinner, P.E., Director of Engineering, CAPA With trillions of dollars lost across the global economy within the last few months, economic recovery is the world’s top priority. In early spring, the United States had the strongest economy in its history with record unemployment and the highest stock market recorded. However, within two months… Continue reading Navigating and Adjusting to COVID-19’s Economic Impacts
Due to COVID-19’s negative impact on transportation revenues, states are delaying and even cancelling projects, making immediate federal highway funding crucial to protecting jobs and maintaining our roadways. Greenbelt, Maryland — As jobless claims exceed 20 million amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the asphalt pavement industry, as part of the broader transportation infrastructure sector, has continued… Continue reading Highway Funding Essential to Moving America Forward Amid Pandemic
This year's Utah Asphalt Pavement Association (UAPA) convention was the largest to date in attendance and exhibitor participation. The conference featured more than 1,100 attendees and 85 exhibitors, and along with an exceptional line-up of speakers and educational sessions, the convention delivered something for everyone. Click here to hear from both the outgoing and incoming… Continue reading Utah Asphalt Pavement Association Picks New President
