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In Case Studies , Infrastructure , Pave the Way

How is Hancock County Indiana Building Longer-Lasting, Safer Roads?

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Many states are looking for methods to improve longitudinal joint performance of their asphalt pavements since these joints often fail before the rest of the surface. The longitudinal joint is the middle of the road, or the seam where the two sides of the pavement come together.  With their inherently...
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November 18, 2021 by Zoe Buhl
In Case Studies , Infrastructure , Pave the Way

City of Toledo Discovers VRAM Doesn’t Cost. It Pays.

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On October 18, 2021, The City of Toledo, Ohio began a VRAM application with Road Fabrics on Summit Street and 101st Street. The HMA surface was applied at 1.5” thickness over HMA intermediate. The project ended at 130th Street with the two curb lanes, totaling 12,176 of footage.  Summit Street is...
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November 16, 2021 by Zoe Buhl
In Case Studies , Infrastructure , Rumble Strips , Safety

Can You Have Both Rumble Strips and Longer-Lasting Roads?

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Rumble strips are a low-cost measure used to address one of the most serious types of traffic crashes: a lane departure crash. They consist of a set of transverse grooves applied on the shoulder or centerline of a roadway. An example of a road with centerline rumble strips. In Ohio,...
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October 29, 2021 by Zoe Buhl
In Case Studies , Infrastructure , Pave the Way

Dakota County Minnesota Building Longer-Lasting, Safer Roads

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Many states are looking for methods to improve longitudinal joint performance of their asphalt pavements since these joints often fail before the rest of the surface. With their inherently lower density, longitudinal joints fail by cracking, raveling and potholing because of the intrusion of air and water. Due to their longitudinal joint issues,...
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October 20, 2021 by Zoe Buhl
In Infrastructure , Safety , Sustainability

What is ENVISION and Sustainable Infrastructure?

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Communities everywhere are demanding that infrastructure be built to protect the environment, boost economies, and protect human health. We can deliver on that challenge if we focus on building the right projects the right way. Organizations have missions, visions and values to build longer-lasting, safer roads. We strive to build...
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October 19, 2021 by Zoe Buhl
In Rumble Strips , Safety

Rural Roadway Departure Accidents – An Alarming Trend that Needs Reversed

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Reducing fatalities on rural roads remains a major challenge in the United States. In 2016, 18,590 lives were lost on rural roads-more than half of all traffic deaths-even though only 19 percent of the U.S. population lives in rural areas. Two-thirds of these rural fatalities involved a roadway departure, where...
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October 15, 2021 by Zoe Buhl