Department of Public Works recognized for Thin Overlay Program. The Wisconsin Asphalt Pavement Association (WAPA) announced today that the City of Platteville were recipients of the 2016 Local Government Asphalt Award for advancing innovation in asphalt pavements.
In this Executive Update we preview the WAPA 2016 Annual Conference and Awards, highlight the 2016 WAPA Design Guide, and discuss new Percent Within Limits acceptance measures. Annual WAPA Conference Preview WAPA Awards Luncheon Now Available: WAPA 2016 Asphalt Design Guide Improved Acceptance: Percent Within Limits The 2016 Annual WAPA Conference is coming up quickly. … Read more
WAPA urges you to turn out for transportation. In this unprecedented event, county, city, town and village officials from all 72 counties in Wisconsin will gather to have their voices heard in a simultaneous meeting to bring attention to transportation. The meeting will focus on critical projects in your region and the need for the … Read more
We’re pleased to announce that the Wisconsin Asphalt Pavement Association will award two WAPA Student Scholarships in 2016. One Engineering Scholarship will be awarded in the amount of $2,000. One Engineering Technician Scholarship will be awarded in the amount of $1,000. For both scholarships, the due date for students to complete the Online Application Form … Read more
Registration is now open for the 2016 Annual WAPA Conference and Business Meeting to be held November 29 and 30 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 our world-renowned hospitality suite. … Read more
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.