Better Roads

In an independent survey, 77% of engineers, developers, transportation officials and other key stakeholders identifi ed asphalt as offering a smoother surface than concrete.* What's more, vehicles traveling on smoother pavements consume up to 4.5 percent less fuel.** CONCRETE MAKES A HARDER RIDE WHEN YOU THINK HARDER ABOUT CONCRETE, YOU'LL CHOOSE SMOOTHER ASPHALT. ASPHALT vs CONCRETE 18% SAID NO PAVEMENT HAS THE ADVANTAGE.* Get the facts about smooth, drivable asphalt pavements at www.asphaltfacts.com WHICH ROAD SURFACE IS SMOOTHER? Asphalt 77% 5% Concrete * Edelman Berland Survey, 2013 ** Federal Highway Administration. WesTrack Track Roughness, Fuel Consumption, and Maintenance Costs. (2000) WWW.DRIVEASPHALT.ORG Text INFO to 205-289-3789 or visit www.betterroads.com/info

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• ROAD SCIENCE: Special Report from TRB meeting: The latest National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA)/Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) survey of asphalt producers' use of recycled materials and warm-mix asphalt find nearly a quarter of all asphalt p
• APPLICATIONS & INNOVATIONS: Innovations for Snowfighters: From the havoc severe winter weather has wrecked this year to sustainability in action and lessons learned from other agencies, here's a look at the latest in snow and ice control and a sneak peek
• HIGHWAY CONTRACTOR: The Magic of Rubberized Asphalt: As prices for asphalt cement and polymer have shot up dramatically, agencies and contractors are looking for ways to hold the line on the cost of asphalt pavements.
• Transportation Talk: Are we able to stop a painful transportation revenue situation before funds run out for HTF?
• In Court: Why it's important for contractors to understand the distinctions between public works versus private works improvements
• The Last Word: The sage continues with "Booth babes and the S.T.E.A.M. professions, " plus how "eye candy" can harm credibility.
• New Road Products