ENSURING DRIVABILITY: CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS FOR AMERICA’S ROADS A survey of pavement officials and the driving public The Asphalt Pavement Alliance is a partnership of the Asphalt Institute, National Asphalt Pavement Association and the State Asphalt Pavement Associations.

As our nation’s infrastructure ages, smart decisions need to be made about our future. 2

Survey Methodology SURVEYWHOHOW MANYWHENHOW Driver Preference Survey US Drivers, 18+ n=3,085 MOE: +1.8% in 95 out of 100 cases Data Collection Occurred March 7 – 13, 2014 Online Survey Regional Oversamples n=1,152 MOE: +3.9% - 4.3%, depending on region in 95 out of 100 cases 2013 Driver Survey US Drivers, 18+ who drive 50+ miles per week n=1,000 MOE: +3.1% in 95 out of 100 cases Data Collection Occurred December Online Survey Stakeholder Survey Engineers, Architects, Developers, Appointed officials, Owners and concessionaries, Environmental groups and other key stakeholders n=221 MOE: +6.6% in 95 out of 100 cases Data Collection Occurred August 8-23, 2013 Online Survey Stakeholder In- Depth Interviews n=19 Interviews Interviews Occurred June 12- August 5, 2013 In-Depth Interviews

Regional Composition New England Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont Mid Atlantic Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania Southeast Atlantic Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia Great Lakes Illinois, Indiana, Michigan Ohio, Wisconsin Upper Midwest Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota Pacific & Mtn. Northwest Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming Southwest & Pacific Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Utah Mid-South Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Texas

WHAT MATTERS TO DRIVERS IN THE GREAT LAKES

Common Roadway Issues & Frequency in the Great Lakes 6 MAINTENANCE-RELATED ISSUES 82% of drivers on a daily or weekly basis WATER IN THE ROADWAY 13% of drivers on a daily basis

To better understand trade-offs drivers were willing to make to ensure smooth, well-maintained roads, we asked a series of questions. 7

Maintenance Preferences in the Great Lakes Not sure Lanes fully shut down for maintenance Lanes receive repairs during off peak hours 8

Maintenance Preferences in the Great Lakes Smooth road surface, periodic construction delays Less smooth road surface, no construction delays Not sure 9

Maintenance Preferences in the Great Lakes Periodic maintenance, resurfaced every years (indefinitely) Rehabilitation every years, replacement after years Not sure 10

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WHAT MATTERS TO DECISION MAKERS ALMOST HALF OF ROAD OWNERS SURVEYED (48%) IDENTIFIED TRANSPORTATION FUNDING AS THEIR TOP CHALLENGE.

WHAT MATTERS TO DECISION MAKERS HOW THEY CAN MOST EFFICIENTLY DELIVER AND MAINTAIN A CONSISTENT LEVEL OF SERVICE TO DRIVERS.

WHAT MATTERS TO DECISION MAKERS EMPHASIS ON A PAVEMENT’S STRUCTURAL DURABILITY, LIFE-CYCLE COSTS, AND PERFORMANCE.

Support/Oppose New Funding Mechanism in the Great Lakes 15

With the public willing to support increased funding as long as it funds well-maintained roads, how can DOTs ensure they’re delivering the drivability motorists want? 16

Drivers of Road Preference 17 Both building an initially smooth pavement and maintaining it to ensure smoothness over time has multiple benefits for DOTs. Smoothness is by far the strongest indicator of roadway satisfaction.

ASPHALT DELIVERS DRIVABILITY

Maintenance Preferences in the Great Lakes Not sure Lanes fully shut down for maintenance Lanes receive repairs during off peak hours Smooth road surface, periodic construction delays Less smooth road surface, no construction delays Not sure Periodic maintenance, resurfaced every years (indefinitely) Rehabilitation every years, replacement after years Not sure 19