Highway Fast Facts
 u 42,000 motorists killed each year in the U.S.; 3 million are seriously injured.
u Congestion costs U.S. $67 billion annually with over 5.7 billion gallons of excess fuel consumed
u One-Third of U.S. roads in poor condition - vehicle repairs cost $49 billion annually
u Highway Funding creates and sustains good jobs - every $1 billion invested yeilds 47,500 jobs.
 

QUALITY ASPHALT THROUGH COMMUNICATION, DESIGN, RESEARCH, EDUCATION

©2006 Arkansas Asphalt Pavement Association

 

Goals of AAPA

  • Support quality asphalt research and design
  • Improve communications in public and private sectors of industry
  • Liaison to peer groups, i.e., ACG, ABC, Asphalt Institute, etc.
  • Governmental liaison
    ú City
    ú     County
    ú State
    ú Federal
  • Education concerning benefits of asphalt usage

With an emphasis on Research Design and Communication, a committee structure and training conferences will provide a forum for idea exchange and provide recognition for superior performance and knowledge.

Highway Fast Facts

 FACT: 80 percent of old asphalt pavement removed each year is re-used.

FACT: 94 percent of the roads in America are paved with asphalt.

FACT: Recycling asphalt roads saves American taxpayers more than $300 million each year.

FACT: Approximately 300,000 people in the U.S. are employed by the asphalt industry.

FACT: Asphalt pavement is the most recycled produce in America - more than newspapers, aluminum cans or glass.
 

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