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In Case Studies , Infrastructure , Pave the Way

What Does a VRAM Treated Road Look like 4.5 Years AFTER Initial Construction?

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VRAM 2021. Analyzing Performance of Previous Year's Projects. The year 2021 was another important year for VRAM, as several states were added to the list of those with VRAM experience. It is now 21 states and The District of Columbia. The year 2021 was also important from the perspective of...
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December 17, 2021 by Hannah McFarland
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 Hannah McFarland
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 Chyanna Outlaw
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 Hannah McFarland
In Case Studies , Pave the Way

Janesville, WI Records Successful First Application of VRAM

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On September 9, the city of Janesville, Wisconsin recorded their first use of VRAM on Beloit Avenue. This project is part of the City of Janesville’s 2021 Street Rehabilitation Program. The road was tacked Wednesday evening September 8. Then pre-dawn on the Thursday, 4,663 LF of VRAM was placed.  Later...
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September 20, 2021 by Hannah McFarland
In Meet The Team

Meet the J-Band Team: Jim Cunningham

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Name: Jim Cunningham Title: Field Support Manager Location: Indianapolis, IN How long have you worked with J-Band? I've been working with J-Band since 2014. What's your favorite part about working with J-Band? Supporting field projects. What goals do you have for J-Band? I hope to help to continue to grow...
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August 25, 2021 by Chyanna Outlaw