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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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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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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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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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Meet the J-Band Team: Vince Venturella

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Name: Vince Venturella Title: Specialty Products Area Manager Location: Indianapolis, IN How long have you worked with J-Band? I've been working with J-Band for 2 years. What's your favorite part about working with J-Band? Everyone on our team has a “customer-centric” attitude. What goals do you have for J-Band? I...
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Meet the J-Band Team: Andrew Eicher

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Name: Andrew Eicher Title: Research Engineer Location: Indianapolis, IN How long have you worked with J-Band? I've been working with J-Band for 5 years. What's your favorite part about working with J-Band? Working with everyone on the team to improve and grow J-Band and other specialty products. I've gained valuable...
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