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Lanham, Md. – The Asphalt Pavement Alliance (APA) has released a new brochure on the impact of pavement smoothness on the fuel economy of vehicles.

Properly designed and constructed asphalt roads have an important quality that travelers appreciate… a smooth and quiet ride! Smoother roads also mean lower fuel costs, less vehicle wear and tear, and lower emissions. Watch this informative video that talks about several keys to achieving smoother asphalt pavements as well as how smoothness specifications are shaping the industry today.

In response to another round of attacks on asphalt pavement by the PCA and NRMCA, NAPA has released a special report critiquing a report from the Concrete Sustainability Hub (CSH) at MIT.

At the 65th Annual Quality Paving Awards Banquet, the Washington Asphalt Pavement Association (WAPA) and Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Secretary of Transportation, Roger Millar presented WSDOT's Eastern Region with six asphalt pavement quality awards, including Washington state's third consecutive Perpetual Pavement Award, which celebrates long-life asphalt pavements that reflect the characteristics of a Perpetual Pavement design. 

NJAPA's Position on Thin Asphalt Overlays for Pavement Preservation.

The use of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) in new asphalt mixtures has obvious advantages to the environment, pavement owners, and contractors.

This manual is published by the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) as an aid to designers. All reasonable care has been exercised in its preparation; however, NAPA makes no claim as to its accuracy. It remains the responsibility of professional designers to correctly interpret and verify the information presented.

This is a field evaluation summary of Thin Hot Mix Asphalt Overlay (June 20, 2016).

NCAT examined the wide range of scientific research and literature regarding pavement-vehicle interaction and found that current research shows that of the 3 factors that affect drivability — roughness, texture, and deflection.

NCAT examined the wide range of scientific research and literature regarding pavement-vehicle interaction and found that current research shows that of the 3 factors that affect drivability — roughness, texture, and deflection.

NCAT examined the wide range of scientific research and literature regarding pavement-vehicle interaction and found that current research shows that of the 3 factors that affect drivability — roughness, texture, and deflection.

Get the answers to the most frequently asked questions about the benefits of pavement preservation.

Ahead of the summer driving season, a new survey from the Asphalt Pavement Alliance (APA) finds U.S. drivers increasingly frustrated with the state of U.S. roads. The national survey found that drivers prefer well-maintained, safe, and smooth roadways; moreover they understand these qualities require periodic maintenance and financial investments

Arizona State University examined the wide range of scientific research and literature regarding mitigation strategies utilized to combat the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect. 

Whether at a business, a shopping center, a school, house of worship, recreation area,or apartment building, a parking lot is one of the first things a person sees when arriving at their destination. First impressions matter, and a poorly constructed or maintained lot can reflect negatively on an establishment.

This video examines why time constraints mean most potholes are patched the way they are, and why a more long-lasting fix would require far greater investment in Michigan's roads than is made now.

Roads are about more than getting from place to place. They help us realize dreams of far off places, opportunities, and adventure. The engineers and crews that design and build roads are dream builders, helping us all go farther. This celebrates you, the dream builders.

When it comes down to it, drivability is what makes the road the one you want to take. Asphalt pavements are the best solution when you want high performance. They are smooth, quiet, and safe. They can reduce noise at the point where the tire meets the road, and they are quick and easy to construct and maintain over time. That's drivability.

All roads require periodic maintenance to ensure a high level of performance and drivability. With asphalt, keeping things smooth, safe, and quiet is quick, easy, and cost effective. Asphalt. It's the answer to road age.

While you sleep, asphalt paving crews are hard at work to make your roads better. Asphalt pavements are quick to construct and easy and cost-effective to maintain. With construction in off-peak hours, roads can be kept safe and smooth with a minimum of disruption for the travelling public.