Pavement Preservation Journal - Spring 2015 - (Page 9) PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE By Rod Birdsall President, FP2 Inc. A FP2: New Year Brings New Challenges s I write this at press time in January, I hope it's not too late to wish everyone the best for the New Year. My first year as president of FP2 was exciting, as well as challenging. Many of the issues that we worked on in 2014 are continuing into 2015, but new challenges are presenting themselves. We will continue to dedicate our efforts on the key issues as well as advancing our long term goals of advocacy, research and communication. I am optimistic that we will see some very positive results in 2015 from our efforts; many of these efforts are described in articles in this issue. This year has come on "fast and furious." By the time you read this, two significant events in pavement preservation for 2015 already will have happened. First, the Pavement Preservation & Recycling Summit (PPRS Paris 2015) will have taken place in Paris in late February. FP2 is a proud sponsor of this event and we know many of our readers will have traveled to PPRS as it also incorporates the 6th World of Emulsions convocation, the 2nd International Pavement Preservation Conference, and the annual meetings of FP2's founding associations, the Asphalt Emulsion Manufacturers Association, Asphalt Recycling & Reclaiming Association, and International Slurry Surfacing Association. Watch for coverage of this world-class event in our Summer 2015 issue. Secondly, the 2015 NCAT Pavement Test Track Conference at the National Center for Asphalt Technology will have taken place. Both PPRS Paris and NCAT are very exciting events for our industry as they are advancing pavement preservation with research and tested field data. Substantial performance data will have been presented at the NCAT conference, which will demonstrate the life-extending values and condition improvements of pavement preservation techniques. Equally important will be the launch later this year of the new 2015 NCAT/MnROAD test cycle that will further pavement preservation research in both warm and cold climates, as well as on higher-volume trafficked pavements and concrete sections at MnROAD. In addition, it's anticipated that the 2015 cycle will include the current treatments on Lee Road 159, as well as some in-place recycling sections. FP2 will continue to be a full sponsor of this research cycle and look forward to working with the partnering states as well as NCAT and MnROAD staff (see related article from NCAT in this issue). Our advocacy efforts are continuing on two fronts. First, the long awaited proposed national highway performance measures were published on Jan. 5, with a 90-day comment period. The 60+ page document for pavements and bridges identifies three primary measures for pavements: IRI, rutting and cracking. We are currently reading and digesting this document and will submit our thoughts and recommendations, both positive and negative, to FHWA. I would encourage every agency, pavement preservation partnership and industry to review this document and submit input. The download link will be found below. Our second advocacy focus is MAP-21 and the next surface transportation reauthorization (what we used to call the "Highway Bill"). In these pages you will find an article that details our efforts by Tracy Taylor, principal with our "inside-the-Beltway" representatives, Williams & Jensen. Let me say that we have made many trips to the Hill and had several meetings with key representatives and staff, most recently during the Transportation Research Board meeting in January. Many issues are front and center. These include getting a long-term highway bill, securing higher funding that may include new revenue streams, and continued support of pavement preservation in the final legislation. I encourage you to contact your representative and senators and tell them how pavement preservation impacts our transportation network, as well creates jobs. Along with AASHTO TSP*2, we're also busy planning the 2nd National Pavement Preservation Conference, in downtown Nashville, Oct. 9-13, 2016. This event will build on the success of the 2012 national conference and will include technical presentations, field demos and exhibits. Watch for more information on this FP2-sponsored event in these pages and on our web site, fp2.org. Lastly, as you can see, we are actively promoting our industry. On the opposite page you will see the logos of our current sponsors. They make FP2 possible, and fund our efforts to support research and advocacy. I encourage you to join us by contributing to FP2, and get involved in promoting pavement preservation this busy year! Download link for national performance standards: https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2014/03/11/2014-05152 /national-performance-management-measures-highway-safetyimprovement-program Spring 2015 pavement preservation journal 9 http://fp2.org https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2014/03/11/2014-05152/national-performance-management-measures-highway-safety-improvement-program Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Pavement Preservation Journal - Spring 2015 President’s Message Hot, Cold In-Place Recycling Gets Boost at Western States Conference Fort Collins HIR Project Provides Delegates with Up-Close Look NCAT Reports 2012 Cycle Results, 2015 Preservation Activities New Congress Means New Push Toward Reauthorization FP² at TRB Pavement Preservation in Spotlight at World of Asphalt 2015 in March Control Potholes by Sealing Cracks, Joints in Advance ‘Thinlay’ Asphalt Overlays Next Word in Pavement Preservation Texas Considers Ultra-Thin HMA Alternatives to Seal Coats Thin Overlays Can Preserve Pavements as Well as Reduce Surface Noise In California, Scrub Seals Gain Favor for Cost, Crack Sealing IGGA Recognizes Leaders in Grooving, Grinding Index of Advertisers Pavement Preservation Journal - Spring 2015 http://www.nxtbook.com/naylor/FPPQ/FPPQ0218 http://www.nxtbook.com/naylor/FPPQ/FPPQ0118 http://www.nxtbook.com/naylor/FPPQ/FPPQ0417 http://www.nxtbook.com/naylor/FPPQ/FPPQ0317 http://www.nxtbook.com/naylor/FPPQ/FPPQ0217 http://www.nxtbook.com/naylor/FPPQ/FPPQ0117 http://www.nxtbook.com/naylor/FPPQ/FPPQ0416 http://www.nxtbook.com/naylor/FPPQ/FPPQ0316 http://www.nxtbook.com/naylor/FPPQ/FPPQ0216 http://www.nxtbook.com/naylor/FPPQ/FPPQ0116 http://www.nxtbook.com/naylor/FPPQ/FPPQ0415 http://www.nxtbook.com/naylor/FPPQ/FPPQ0315 http://www.nxtbook.com/naylor/FPPQ/FPPQ0215 http://www.nxtbook.com/naylor/FPPQ/FPPQ0115 http://www.nxtbook.com/naylor/FPPQ/FPPQ0414 http://www.nxtbook.com/naylor/FPPQ/FPPQ0314 http://www.nxtbook.com/naylor/FPPQ/FPPQ0214 http://www.nxtbook.com/naylor/FPPQ/FPPQ0114 http://www.nxtbook.com/naylor/FPPQ/FPPQ0413 http://www.nxtbook.com/naylor/FPPQ/FPPQ0313 http://www.nxtbook.com/naylor/FPPQ/FPPQ0213 http://www.nxtbook.com/naylor/FPPQ/FPPQ0113 http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/naylor/FPPQ0412 http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/naylor/FPPQ0312 http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/naylor/FPPQ0212 http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/naylor/FPPQ0112 http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/naylor/FPPQ0411 http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/naylor/FPPQ0311 http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/naylor/FPPQ0211 http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/naylor/FPPQ0111 http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/naylor/FPPQ0410 http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/naylor/FPPQ0310 http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/naylor/FPPQ0210 http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/naylor/FPPQ0110 http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/naylor/FPPQ0409 http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/naylor/FPPQ0309 http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/naylor/FPPQ0209 http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/naylor/FPPQ0109 http://www.nxtbookMEDIA.com
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