A good highway system is a critical component of a healthy economy and essential for global competitiveness. Our country’s economic vitality depends on its highways to move people, goods and services, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To serve its purpose, our highway system must be in good physical condition and provide a high degree of connectivity and efficiency.
ROI – Every $1.00 spent on pavement preservation will save from $6.00 to $10.00 or more in rehabilitation/reconstruction costs.
On average, pavement preservation projects support approximately 25% more jobs on a dollar for dollar basis compared with new construction or rehabilitation projects.
Pavement preservation is socially responsible and Eco-friendly. It utilizes up to 80% less of the earth’s non-renewable resources than highway rehabilitation and reconstruction programs.
Pavement preservation improves efficiency and safety, reducing motorist delays by using techniques that can be completed faster with less traffic disruptions.
The United States highway system – valued at over $1.75 trillion – has been steadily deteriorating, forcing a growing need for additional investment in this valuable infrastructure asset. Allocating resources to build and rebuild roadways and bridges is not the solution, however, unless we are serious about preserving and maintaining this fundamental investment.