Executive Update: WAPA Conference Sneak Preview
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
NEW Asphalt Bid/Mix Specifications – Guidance and Web Tool
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
2015 WAPA Conference: Registration is OPEN for Attendees, Exhibitors and Sponsors
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 Porous Asphalt Pavements Design Guide
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
Executive Update: A Commitment to Serving Wisconsin
Like a County Trunk Highway through the beautiful Wisconsin landscape, the transportation industry has its ups and downs. WAPA is always here to serve through all of them. This summer presented some great opportunities: WAPA had a chance to connect with other state associations and receive national recognition for our website at the NAPA mid-year … Read more
WAPA Earns National Award for Outstanding Website
The National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) announced today that Wisconsin Asphalt Pavement Association, of Madison, Wisc. is a finalist of a 2014 Outstanding Website Award. The association was recognized Monday, July 13, at a ceremony recognizing the Operational Excellence Award recipients during the NAPA Midyear Meeting in Denver. Read the for the full story.
Executive Update: Delivering Peak Performance in Wisconsin
The theme of the midyear National Asphalt Pavement Association meeting, “Peak Performance,” also describes the efforts of the asphalt and transportation communities here in Wisconsin. Even as agency and industry staff are busy building asphalt pavements across the state, work goes on to secure vital transportation funding and to keep designing the highest quality product. … Read more
Executive Update: Wisconsin Springs into the Paving Season
The warmer weather signals the start of another construction season. Even as the Wisconsin asphalt paving community is getting to work on new projects across the state, many have taken the time this spring to participate in events dedicated to the constant improvement of our industry and our product. From outreach with lawmakers to technical … Read more
Executive Update: National Research — Wisconsin Leads and Learns
As we previewed in last month’s Executive Update, national research took center stage at the Transportation Research Board annual meeting in January and was prominently featured at the National Asphalt Pavement Association meeting as well. We saw at both events that national research will continue to have a significant influence on the evolving state of … Read more
Executive Update: Making National Connections at the NAPA Meeting
The annual meetings of the National Asphalt Pavement Association and the Transportation Research Board always make for a busy January. These events bring together Wisconsin’s counterparts from all 50 states—contractors and consultants, DOTs and local agencies, researchers and experts—as well as federal representatives and national advocates. The dialogue covers everything from policy and funding to … Read more
Executive Update: 2014 in Review — Successes and Opportunities
The close of 2014 marks the completion of my first full calendar year as WAPA’s executive director. In that time I have come to know and work closely with many of you, and I appreciate your dedication to improving Wisconsin’s transportation system and ensuring that our asphalt pavements are second to none. Our successes as … Read more
Executive Update: News and innovations at the 2014 WAPA conference
The asphalt pavement industry in Wisconsin is engaged and energized, and nowhere was that more evident than at WAPA’s 2014 conference held earlier this month in Madison. Given the many exciting asphalt pavement innovations and the ever-evolving landscape for transportation funding, the conference provided an unmatched setting for sharing the latest updates in technologies, funding … Read more
WAPA Conference Program and Presentations are Online
The 2014 WAPA Conference Full Program [PDF] is online. It includes a detailed agenda, speaker bios, descriptions of the technical breakout sessions, and information about our sponsors and exhibitors. Main conference session and technical breakout session presentations may also be found on the 2014 WAPA Conference Page.
WAPA Statement on WisDOT’s 2015-17 Budget Request
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, November 17, 2014 Contact: Brandon Strand, (608) 609-8024 Madison, WI – Brandon Strand, Executive Director of the Wisconsin Asphalt Pavement Association, released the following statement regarding the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) 2015-17 Budget Request: “Wisconsin’s transportation system is the foundation of our economy. As our infrastructure ages and the demands … Read more
Executive Update: Transportation is big election day winner
The votes are tallied and the confetti swept away. In the wake of another closely watched election season, we wanted to take a closer look at the results and pass along a few highlights. Here are the outcomes and issues that are sure to have an impact on our state’s asphalt pavement industry. The big … Read more
New WAPA Website
Welcome to the all new WAPA website! We have completely upgraded our web experience with a modern look, and the information you need is organized to help you find it quickly. We hope you find the expanded Resources section particularly helpful, with featured publications on Economics, Engineering, and Environmental topics from WAPA and national experts. … Read more
President Signs Highway Funding Fix into Law
On Friday, August 8, President Obama signed into law the $11-billion, ten-month Highway Trust Fund patch that Congress passed on July 31 to extend funding for the federal surface transportation law, MAP-21, through May 2015. H.R.5021, Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2014 is a temporary fix that avoids a cash crisis in the Highway … Read more
WisDOT’s Secretary Highlights Wisconsin’s Asphalt Industry
Mark Gottlieb, Secretary of Wisconsin DOT, took the opportunity to spotlight WAPA and Wisconsin’s asphalt industry at a national research summit held in Madison on July 22. Gottlieb addressed a group of some 80 individuals representing the state research directors at a meeting of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials. Gottlieb discussed … Read more
In Memoriam: Ned Bechthold
We are saddened by the loss of Payne & Dolan’s Ned Bechthold, who passed away on May 9. Please see the full obituary for Ned and visit the memories and condolences page. Ned will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
Securing Transportation Funding for Wisconsin’s Future
Nothing More Costly Than Not Funding Transportation. When both Republicans and Democrats agree on something as big as transportation funding, that means it’s important. In keynote addresses, Gov. Scott Walker and President Barack Obama highlighted the importance of investing in our infrastructure and all the industries that rely on a strong transportation system. With federal … Read more