Roadway departure crashes remain one of the deadliest occurrences on U.S. roads. Between 2016 and 2018, the Federal Highway Administration recorded...
Rumble Strips Articles
Montana Highway 200 Trench Mill and Fill: Slot Paving Made Durable with a VRAM
The Problem Miles of existing roads are plagued with longitudinal joint distress, especially if they have milled rumble strips. Centerline...
Preserving Rumble Strips: Real-World Reviews of VRAM for Rumble Strip Longevity
Rumble strips play a critical role in keeping drivers alert and roadways safe. However, they are typically constructed over or near longitudinal...
NRRA: Materials-Based Methods to Improve Rumble Strip Durability
In 2023, the National Road Research Alliance (NRRA) issued a call for innovation for preventative roadway maintenance and this project answered:...
Discoveries on Low-Noise Rumble Strips
The problem of noise pollution has become significant; NCHRP funded a study to investigate whether noise pollution generated from rumble strips could …
Marathon County Highway Department Chooses Long-Lasting Safety
The Marathon County Highway Department in central Wisconsin is hard at work maintaining over 600 miles of highways. Their commitment to a safe and...
J-Band & Centerline Rumble Strips Working Together to Improve the Safety of Otterville Road
Otterville Road in Jersey County, Illinois, is a 25-year-old pavement that has experienced several roadway fatalities and departure accidents over...
A Successful VRAM Project Review on U.S. Route 6, in Henry County, Ohio
The longitudinal joint is often the first part of the pavement to fail because the joint is one of the most permeable parts of the road, and...
J-Band Annual Review: Currie Road in Novi, Michigan Two Years Later
Asphalt Materials Inc.’s (AMI) product, J-Band® is a void reducing asphalt membrane (VRAM) used to protect the road’s centerline joint. Applied...
The Path to Success in Jersey County with VRAM Technology
Written by Naarah Holloway By applying a Void Reducing Asphalt Membrane (VRAM) at the time of construction to longitudinal joints, local and state...
Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. This is a great time to remind drivers about the importance of remaining aware and alert for...
TRB Paper Reviews Impact of Rumble Strips on Longitudinal Joint Pavement Performance
TRB Poster: Impact of Rumble Strips on Longitudinal Joint Pavement Performance











