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: 10:00AM second Tuesday of every month
Chair: Steven Langner, Vulcan Materials Company
Vice-Chair: Amanda McGennis, Industry Consultant
Upcoming Meeting and Events
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.
February 26, 2025, accelerated Long-term aging protocol for asphalt mixtures presentation at ADOT HRDC
Presented by the Arizona Education Coalition & ASU School of Sustainable Engineering & Built Environment – Dr. Hasan Ozer, Founding Director of Southwest Pavement Technology Consortium, will be presenting on “Accelerated Long-Term Aging Protocol for Asphalt Mixtures Considering Arizona’s Climatic Conditions and Industry Practices.”
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