WAPA is pleased to release our 2016 Asphalt Pavement Design Guide, a major new update to our comprehensive guidance document. This completely revised publication communicates the fundamentals and fine points of asphalt pavement design, construction, and rehabilitation. It is intended for use by architects, engineers, developers, owners, and officials at all levels of government. The … Read more
In this Executive Update we share new infographics on asphalt benefits, tell what we learned at national meetings, and explain how air void regression improves asphalt roads. Infographics Tell the Drivability Story Association Execs Share Best Practices NAPA Midyear Meeting Building Better Pavements: Air Void Regression Coming Soon: WAPA Design Guide; Annual Conference WAPA’s marketing … Read more
It’s paving season and we know you’re busy. This brief Executive Update discusses new informational materials about asphalt pavements and the importance of communicating the benefits. Print and Video Materials on Asphalt Benefits A Transportation System in Need—Asphalt is the Answer Get Engaged WAPA is an active participant in the Asphalt Pavement Alliance (APA), a … Read more
This Executive Update highlights WAPA outreach in our state (Lunch & Learns, Inspection Trainings, Improvement Conference) as well as nationally (Washington Fly-In).
Five videos on our website produced by the Asphalt Pavement Alliance bring to life the benefits of asphalt pavements.
This Executive Update highlights the FAST Act and recent conferences in Wisconsin and nationally.
As you likely already know, WAPA’s 56th Annual Conference and Business Meeting, to be held December 1 and 2 in Madison, is coming up quick. We have gone through your feedback and suggestions to put together an exciting lineup of speakers and topics once again this year. We hope that this will continue to be … Read more
WisDOT and WAPA have worked together to deliver guidance on new asphalt bid requirements in Wisconsin. Beginning in 2016, WisDOT will require that asphalt mix and PG binder prices be combined into one bid item. In addition, submitted bids must use an updated nomenclature that streamlines the various components of the bid item. We have … Read more
Registration is now open for the 56th Annual WAPA Conference and Business Meeting to be held December 1 and 2 in Madison! Click the link above to find the following information: The complete conference agenda. This includes a packed lineup of presentations from state and national experts, technical breakout sessions, and lunch with our keynote … Read more
WAPA is pleased to announce the publication of our Porous Asphalt Pavement Design Guide. Part of WAPA’s Technical Bulletin series, this document addresses the issues surrounding the design, construction and maintenance of this exciting green technology. The 12-page publication combines latest national best practices with Wisconsin-specific guidance. We hope it will be a valuable tool … Read more