ARPA Education Coalition
Industry stakeholders developed an educational coalition that cultivates on-going educational opportunities for professionals within Arizona’s pavement materials, testing, construction, agency, and academia communities. This coalition is committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning, emphasizing the latest innovations, best practices, and standardized specifications when appropriate, alongside strategies for process improvement.
The group, comprising representatives from ARPA, ASU, the AZAGC Pavement Preservation Committee, ADOT, ACEC, and the City of Phoenix, has been actively identifying relevant industry topics for future presentations. Some of the subjects under consideration include additives, green solution initiatives, environmental product declarations, asphalt aging, rejuvenators, understanding the pavement condition index, best practices for pavement preservation, workforce recruitment, and more. These topics aim to enhance knowledge and promote innovation within the industry.
The goal is to develop and host quarterly informational series or assist in the promotion of upcoming educational programs around the state that increase the knowledge base of the industry. The group is serious about continuously improving Arizona’s infrastructure and believes providing the industry with educational opportunities that high-light innovation and efficiency are vital to building and maintaining Arizona’s infrastructure.
Committee Resources
Committee Information
Meeting: 10:30AM second Tuesday of every month
Chair: Steven Langner, Vulcan Materials Company
Vice-Chair: Amanda McGennis, Industry Consultant
ARPA Upcoming Meeting and Events
October 8, 2024 at 10:30AM at ARPA office and virtually
Education Coalition Meeting
October 29, 2024 at 4:00–6:00AM at ARPA office
Welcome/ Open House for newly appointed Asphalt Institute District Engineer Jhony Habbouche
October 29-31, 2024 at 8:00–4:00PM at Mesa Convention Center
Two-day presentations various Presentations on Pavement Maintenance & Roads National Maintenance Superintendents Association Conference hosted by AZMSA
November 12, 2024 at 10:30AM at ARPA office and virtually
Education Coalition Meeting
November 19-21, 2024 at 8:00 – 4:00PM at ASU Memorial Union
ASU Pavement Materials Conference: two-and-a-half-day conference focusing on materials, design, construction and performance.
February 11- 12, 2025 afternoon and morning session at ADOT HRDC
FHWA Balanced Mix Design Case Studies Workshop; Moving Forward with Implementation
Two half day sessions for managers and practitioners involved in implementation of BMD.