Link treatments together to make pavement last 40 years or more, or. The ppra treatment resource center is an index of common treatments under various progressive pavement management disciplines. Pavement preservation is a longterm, costeffective maintenance program designed to extend pavement life through the use of preventative maintenance products and processes applied to the right roads at the right time, thus improving safety and. Pavement research engineer ca department of transportation division of research, innovation and system information drisi 5900 folsom blvd. The southeast pavement preservation partnership seppp is comprised of representatives from regional state and local highway agencies, provincial transport agencies, industry, suppliers, consultants, and academia.
Reassess and update the fhwa pavement preservation. Reassess and update the fhwa pavement preservation research. The national center for pavement preservation ncpp was established by michigan state university and fp2, inc. Blue ridge parkway initiates pavement preservation program. All arterial and collector roadways that were selected for repairs are identified on the map titled road repair and pavement preservation program selected arterial and collector roads. Preservation pavement preservation techniques are not well understood within the transportation industry, and stateoftheart standards based on quantitative analysis of the effects of pavement preservation treatments and timing on pavement performance are scarce. Experiment with optimizing treatment strategies to maximize the life of your roads while maintaining lower cost per square yard. Learn each of the tools on the website with helpful explanations and checklists. In addition to cost efficiency, a pavement preservation approach is known to produce fewer greenhouse gas emissions, consume less energy, and provide faster application times than the alternative. Pavement preservation a road map for the future fhwa. This change allows us to continue to invest in the latest gis. Pavement preservation roadmap problem statements and consortium on asphalt research work plans and research. The study collected fortyeight 48 chip seal cores from the field within 8 different road sections, and fabricated forty 40 laboratory samples. National pavement preservation roadmap external link.
Since 2001, the washington state department of transportation wsdot has regularly reported on the performance of the states transportation system. In addition to cost efficiency, a pavement preservation approach is known to produce fewer greenhouse gas emissions, consume less energy, and provide. A key to the future page 11 appendix ii participants page p avement p reservation. The study also developed a userfriendly software package to analyze the chip seal samples. Use this tool to explore potential solutions for various road conditions. This service integrates gis base maps to spatially display pavement data in streetsaver. Contact us at 8592884960 if you have any questions. Projects supporting the goals of fhwas pavement management roadmap are helping transportation agencies expand the role of pavement management and introduce new tools and technologies. Changing needs and emerging technology in data collection and analysis 8.
Its principal mission is to serve as a clearinghouse with comprehensive and uptodate information on efficient and effective preservation. Transportation system preservation research, development. New asphalt pavements research, and longlife perpetual. This document was created through the collaboration of state, provincial, and local government agencies, industry and academia in three regional, multiday workshops in 2007. Check your progress on the road map page in your user account. This includes evaluation of the existing pavement preservation roadmap problem statements and consortium on asphalt research work plans and research. Focus, february 2002 north carolina takes a new approach to financing road maintenance 26. Actual sps2 test section performance considering the fact that the pavement me design software was developed using primarily ltpp data and the ltpp da. Is now 6 years old was a snapshot in time of preservation research needs the emphasis on and support for system preservation is growing stronger by the year new research needs are being identified and research projects sponsored as a result of various activities, such as 6. Moving advancements into practice map brief december. Focus, february 2002 fhwa announces new source of bridge preservation funding 25. In order to coordinate these efforts, fhwa in partnership with aashto, published the transportation system preservation research, development and implementation roadmap. A common phrase when discussing pavement preservation is applying the right treatment to the right pavement at the right time, and if preservation projects are delayed, roads can incur structural damage in that time, making any attempt to preserve the road obsolete. New asphalt pavements research, and longlife perpetual asphalt.
The result of this forum was the development of a road map for the future for pavement preservation activities that will provide highway users, our customers, with better performing and. Following the success of the lee road 159 preservation treatments, in 2015, ncat constructed a high volume test sections on us 280. Pavement preservation techniques are not well understood within the transportation industry and stateoftheart standards. Research road map university of california pavement. Though these tools use distress to identify potential treatment solutions, the savviest pavement managers are stretching budgets further by preventatively addressing deterioration before it starts. Pavement preservation is a longterm, costeffective maintenance program designed to extend pavement life through the use of preventative maintenance products and processes applied to the right roads at the right time, thus improving safety and motorist satisfaction while saving tax dollars. The updated roadmap will reflect the significant changes that have resulted from the transportation authorization legislation moving ahead for progress in the. How to use this tool with the right treatments applied at the right times, pavements can last 40 years or more. Tsp research roadmap the fhwa in partnership with the american association of state highway transportation officials aashto and the preservation industry, have sponsored a study to delineate the most critical knowledge gaps in pavement and bridge preservation and the research which is necessary to fill those gaps. The objective of this project is to advance a pavement preservation research roadmap that will guide pavement preservation research efforts in a productive and nonduplicative manner. Research the national center for pavement preservation. Program support the group provides technical assistance and information sharing to states and other practitioners in the field of pavement management. For specific questions contact a contractor or supplier in your region.
Purpose the purpose of the road repair and pavement preservation program is to fund the repair and preservation of public roadways in pima county. User friendly tools to create complex analysis for maintenance needs, budgets and performance targets. Integrating pavement preservation and pavement management strategies. Get on the road to success with the road resource road map. The tsp research roadmap the fhwa in partnership with the american association of state highway transportation officials aashto and the preservation industry, have sponsored a study to delineate the most critical knowledge gaps in pavement and bridge preservation and the research which is necessary to fill those gaps. Pavement preservation the minnesota dot road research project mnroad and national center for asphalt technology ncat have formed a partnership to evaluate pavement preservation treatments.
Pavement preservation is a pillar of sound asset management and ensures that the overall condition of the road network can be sustained at a desired level. Southeast seppp the national center for pavement preservation. Pavement management systems overview why dots should have a pms. Using pavement management software to optimize your pavement preservation program. Streetsaver supports integrating your agencys custom streets centerline base maps shapefiles. Pavement preservation work has begun from milepost 393. The national asphalt roadmap is structured into programs and projects. Blue ridge parkway initiates pavement preservation program in. Pavement preservation is a cost effective and greener approach to getting the most life out of your roads and making taxpayer dollars go further. Any interested agency, organization, company, or group may join and participate in the activities of this partnership by. Cp road map brief december 2018 3 software s predicted performance going forward on untreated sections against actual performance after applying preservation treatments. Issa workshop certification the national center for. Methods to promote pavement management as a management tool. Any interested agency, organization, company, or group may join and participate in the activities of this partnership by contributing funds to the.
Pavement preservation a road map for the future 1 acknowledgments page iii introduction page 1 the growing need for page 2 pavement preservation key areas for action page 4 appendix i research. Use of pavement management in the decision process 7. Pavement preservation integration with pavement management. The fhwa in partnership with the american association of state highway transportation officials aashto and the preservation industry, have sponsored a. Flexible pavement preservation industry perspective rod birdsall, p.
Effective november 1, 2019, all new gis mapping integrations will increase in pricing. Fhwa software has allowed for a probabilistic approach which considers variability of. Focus, january 2002 scanning the globe for pavement preservation innovations 28. Is now the time to start a tsp2 national bridge preservation. In this forum, over 200 participants examined and discussed where the nation stands on pavement preservation program concepts, applications, and needs. Public roads predicting your pavements future, mayjune. Road preservation and preventative pavement maintenance. Partnered pavement research center pprc research road map, 2008 5 3. The term pavement preservation programs and activities means programs and activities employing a network level, longterm strategy that enhances pavement performance by using an integrated, costeffective set of practices that extend pavement life, improve safety, and meet road user expectations.
Funding for pavement repair and preservation over the past eight years has been significantly insufficient, resulting in a roadway system with 53 percent of major roads and highways. Tsp research roadmap national center for pavement preservation. A tool that predicts the performance of a pavement being designed based on mechanisticempirical. Preservation research roadmap the transportation system preservation research, development, and implementation roadmap was developed by fhwa in partnership with aashto and the preservation industry to delineate the most critical knowledge gaps in pavement and bridge preservation and the research which is necessary to fill those gaps. Pavement software scm evaluation feb 10, 2011, 44kb, msexcel this spreadsheet tool is useful for evaluating if a submitted concrete mix design conforms to the 2009 specification for concrete. It allows for input of exposure conditions and blended cement use. Therefore, the successful placement and performance of pavement preservation treatments has a dramatic impact on longterm financial planning and the ability of agencies to achieve their. Constructing and maintaining pavements have environmental impacts that must be assessed and reduced. Pavement preservation is a proactive, planned, economicalmeans of keeping a pavement network in. Yet it is pavement preservation that seems to draw the most attention. Maintenance and rehabilitation serving the needs of liquid asphalt manufacturers and suppliers. Connecticut department of transportation conndot connecticut department of transportation conndot pavement preservation achievements, 20082009. Homepage the national center for pavement preservation.
Working together with preservation practitioners from state, provincial, and local transportation agencies. Current activities include demonstration project 108a on multiyear prioritization, demonstration project 108b on engineering applications of pavement management data, and updating the pavement. Constituents the southeast pavement preservation partnership seppp is comprised of representatives from regional state and local highway agencies, provincial transport agencies, industry, suppliers, consultants, and academia. Integrating pavement preservation and pavement management. Tsp research roadmap the national center for pavement. Refunds for these classes are being processed and the offerings are being rescheduled for the fall. Roadmap to the future montana department of transportation. Calrecycle research air resources boardlbnl research fhwaapplied pavement technology. The asphalt institute has postponed all inperson training sessions for april in an effort to protect students and staff from the spread of covid19. The transportation system preservation technical services program tsp2 was initiated as an efficient means to disseminate information to aashto member agencies for preserving their highway infrastructure, including both pavements and bridges. John hooks has been working both on the research roadmap and summarizing the research needs defined by the partnerships. Using pavement management software to optimize your pp program. What is pavement preservation the term pavement preservation programs and activities means programs and activities employing a network level, longterm strategy that enhances pavement performance by using an integrated, costeffective set of practices that extend pavement life, improve safety, and meet road user expectations.
568 1308 1490 809 310 1238 637 700 382 20 1588 347 828 884 1380 1557 1656 666 1649 1288 1454 132 1574 1492 1062 1217 835 1413 1230 131 474 265 580 719 316 1493 278 190 350 1054 395 975 679 1271 931 493 1346