Road Maps for Texas Local Agencies

The 6 Steps to Successful Asphalt Pavement Project Scoping & Development

Texas roads can take a real beating. Growing communities, heavier truck traffic, and unforgiving summers put real demands on asphalt pavement, and the projects that hold up aren't just well-built—they're well-planned. See the six steps to successfully develop and scope your next asphalt pavement project in our latest episode of Road Maps for Texas Local Agencies. Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! Want to be featured on the podcast? Email your asphalt project success story to roadmaps@texasasphalt.org [roadmaps@texasasphalt.org] for the chance to be highlighted in our next episode. #txapa, #texasasphaltpavementassociation, #texasroads, #texasroadways, #asphalt, #asphaltpavement, #asphalteducation, #asphaltresources, #projectdevelopment, #projectscoping, #pavementprojectscoping, #heatrelatedsafety

Asphalt’s Superior Constructibility: Safety, Ease of Construction & More

Every extra day of road construction is another day residents can't get out of their driveways, small businesses lose customers, and you and your crew waste precious time and money. See how asphalt pavement's significantly faster construction timelines can reduce disruption for the communities you serve in our latest episode of Road Maps for Texas Local Agencies. Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! Want to be featured on the podcast? Email your asphalt project success story to roadmaps@texasasphalt.org [roadmaps@texasasphalt.org] for the chance to be highlighted in our next episode. #txapa, #texasasphaltpavementassociation, #texasroads, #texasroadways, #asphalt, #asphaltpavement, #asphalteducation, #asphaltresources, #asphaltvsconcrete, #asphaltconstruction, #stageconstruction, #workzonesafety

Benefits of Asphalt Paving on Road Noise and Ride Quality

Did you know that the use of asphalt pavement compared to other paved surfaces could reduce road noise by 7-10 decibels? In the latest episode of Road Maps for Texas Local Agencies, our hosts discuss how asphalt paving reduces road noise and improves ride quality, tips on ensuring proper hearing protection and more. Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! Want to be featured on the podcast? Email your asphalt project success story to roadmaps@texasasphalt.org for the chance to be highlighted in our next episode. #txapa, #texasasphaltpavementassociation, #texasroads, #texasroadways, #asphalt, #asphaltpavement, #asphalteducation, #asphaltresources, #roadnoise, #ridequality, #hearingsafetytips, #hearingprotection

Types of Asphalt Mix and Their Applications

Asphalt is reliable, but only if you pair the right mix type (or types) with the right application. In the latest episode of Road Maps With Sam and Larry, our hosts break down different asphalt mix types and their corresponding applications, lab safety tips and more.  Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! Want to be featured on the podcast? Email your asphalt project success story to roadmaps@texasasphalt.org [roadmaps@texasasphalt.org] for the chance to be highlighted in our next episode.

Breaking Down TXAPA’s 341M Spec

Welcome to TXAPA’s first episode of Road Maps with Sam & Larry! In this series, North Texas Regional Director Sam Davis and Special Projects Manager Larry Peirce share their hard-earned industry insights and best practices for all things asphalt pavement, from design to construction to maintenance. If you’re a local agency or partner that designs, builds, maintains or tests Texas roadways, this is the podcast for you. In this pilot episode, Sam and Larry discuss TXAPA’s new 341M spec, Corpus Christi’s rapid repair program and more.  Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! Want to be featured on the podcast? Email your asphalt project success story to roadmaps@texasasphalt.org [roadmaps@texasasphalt.org] for the chance to be highlighted in our next episode.