California Asphalt Pavement Association
Vol. 15, Issue 30 || July 25, 2022
|
|
Greetings!
This weekly report contains news and information of interest to the asphalt pavement industry, customers and agency partners in California. Please feel free to distribute this newsletter to others who may be interested in asphalt pavements. To provide feedback or story ideas click HERE. Having difficulty viewing this newsletter? View as Webpage
|
|
Social media post (and hat) notes strong NAPA-California connection |
Last week we noted the strong connection between CalAPA and our national partner, the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA), which held its Mid-year meeting in Santa Barbara this month. As a proud host state, we were delighted to come across a hat that seemed to symbolize the 50-plus year relationship between the two organizations.
Reacting to last week's newsletter, which is HERE, NAPA President & CEO Audrey Copeland posted on Twitter, "Thank you, @CalAPA news, for all you do for the asphalt industry across California and your support nationally. Where can I get one of those hats!?"
Thanks to some nimble work by CalAPA Member Service Manager Sophie You, this "hat envy" situation was quickly addressed, as noted by Copeland in a subsequent Twitter post:
"Back in the office on Monday and then this awesome surprise arrived. Thank you, @CalAPAnews!"
As we noted in our own social media post, in-person conferences and other face-to-face interactions are proving to be an important transition out of the COVID-19 pandemic and reinforce the principle that, ultimately, it is personal relationships that are the "binder" that holds our industry together. And any day you can put a smile on someone's face is a good day.
Links to CalAPA's various social media channels can be found at the bottom of this newsletter.
|
|
That hat that triggered an episode of "hat envy" on social media. |
|
NAPA President & CEO Audrey Copeland with her new hat, courtesy of CalAPA. |
|
CalAPA Executive Director Russell Snyder welcomed other state asphalt pavement association executives to NAPA's Mid-year meeting earlier this month in Santa Barbara. Pictured, from left: Larry Patrick, Oklahoma; Snyder; Dale Williams, Missouri; Harold Mullen, Texas; and Reed Ryan, Utah. |
|
California Air Resources Board schedules 'listening sessions' on AB32 air quality scoping plan |
The California Air Resources Board is inviting stakeholders to participate in a series of in-person "listening sessions" on the agency's Draft 2022 Scoping Plan Update.
The first session will take place in the San Francisco Bay Area on Thursday, July 28 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Laney College, The Forum (park in the 7th Street Lot), 900 Fallon St. in Oakland. More information about the session, including on-line registration, can be found HERE.
Additional in-person sessions are scheduled for Aug. 3 in Fresno and Aug. 4 in Monterey Park. A "virtual" session is scheduled for Aug. 9. All the sessions will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. For additional information and to register for those sessions click HERE.
Every five years CARB prepares an update to the agency's Climate Change Scoping Plan as called for by Assembly Bill 32. The plan includes programs, policies and actions to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and other types of air pollution from major sources in California, including industrial sources. The draft scoping plan was released earlier this year and can be viewed HERE. Hundreds of comments have already been received about the plan.
A recent issue of CalAPA's association magazine, California Asphalt, devoted to various state and local air quality regulations can be found HERE. |
|
Women of Asphalt CA Branch prominently featured at CalAPA 'Day at the Races' in Del Mar |
The Women of Asphalt California Branch was featured in spectacular fashion at Saturday's sold-out CalAPA "Day at the Races" social event at Del Mar Race Track.
A festive hat contest, in its third year, has added a colorful flourish to the popular event, which is held on opening weekend of the thoroughbred racing season at the famed seaside venue.
A record number of contestants entered this year's competition, which turned heads in the CalAPA luxury suite. A raffle also added to the day's activities.
Special thanks go out to the event sponsors: DLDTMD - Don L. Daley; Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc.; Golden State Natural Gas Systems; MacRebur - A Plastic Road Company; Martin Marietta; The R.J. Noble Co. and Valero Energy.
Additional photos will be posted on CalAPA's Facebook Page and other social media feeds. To learn more about the Women of Asphalt California Branch, click HERE. |
|
Proud parents Rebecca and Chris Sparks with CalAPA member MacRebur and their daughters embraced the festive spirit of the event. |
|
The Women of Asphalt California Branch-sponsored hat contest at Del Mar had a record number of contestants this year. |
|
Enjoying the bird's eye view from the CalAPA skybox at Del Mar are, from left: Kerry Hoover with Construction Marketing Services, Sophie You with CalAPA and Jackie Henry with CalAPA. |
|
CalAPA promotes SB1, infrastructure, accountability in Central Coast radio broadcast |
As the voice of the asphalt industry in California for more than 50 years, CalAPA is often sought out by the news media for the association's views on infrastructure, funding, mobility and other topics of interest to California motorists and taxpayers.
On Monday, CalAPA Executive Director Russell Snyder was a guest on the Dave Congalton Show, which was broadcast live from San Luis Obispo to listeners in the Central Coast and via the media company's streaming platforms. Snyder participated in the interview remotely out of CalAPA's offices in West Sacramento.
The show is known to listeners as "News Talk 920" on KVEC 920 AM and 96.5 FM. Jeff Bliss served as the guest host for the wide-ranging 30-minute interview about transportation infrastructure, funding, road work, sustainability and other quality-of-life issues.
"I appreciated Russell Snyder's recent appearance on KVEC to discuss CalAPA, the industry, and the challenges ahead for the state's infrastructure," Bliss said in a post-broadcast interview. "His impressive range of knowledge on the various subjects we discussed -- enhanced by his own professional experience -- provided insights to the Central Coast listeners that will help them to make better, more informed decisions as citizens and leaders.
"My only regret was that we did not have the opportunity to speak at greater length with Russell -- our conversation resulted in a great deal of positive feedback," Bliss added. "I was, however, delighted that some of the topics we covered included sustainability issues, which are of prime importance to area residents and the area's many visitors. In fact, part of our conversation -- about recycling and environmental standards -- influenced discussions later in the week during a subsequent interview with San Luis Obispo County Supervisor Dawn Ortiz-Lett."
Snyder took the opportunity to highlight important transportation improvement projects in the Central Coast made possible by Senate Bill 1, the Road Repair & Accountability Act of 2017, including widening of Highway 46 from Fresno to the Central Coast, and various projects on U.S. 101, the workhorse transportation artery in the region. During the broadcast, Snyder thanked Caltrans District 5 Public Information Officer Alexa Bertola for her assistance in providing additional detail and context on those projects that are relevant to Central Coast residents. Snyder also highlighted the role of CalAPA and other SB1 stakeholders on monitoring SB1 work to ensure taxpayer dollars are being used efficiently and as intended.
Caltrans District 5 includes the counties of Monterey, San Luis Obispo, Santa Cruz, San Benito and Santa Barbara. For more information on transportation improvement projects happening in the area, click HERE. A previous CalAPA magazine story on emergency work on Highway 1 in the Big Sur area along the Central Coast, which showcased asphalt's "speed of construction" attributes and was visited by Gov. Gavin Newsom, is HERE.
To listen to a recording of the KVEC NewsTalk 920 radio broadcast on your computer or other device, click HERE and scroll to the "Hometown Radio 07/18/22 3p: Seg1 Guest Host Jeff Bliss" segment. |
|
Upcoming free educational webinar to focus on GHG emissions for the asphalt paving industry |
The Asphalt Pavement Alliance, a CalAPA partner, is hosting a free educational webinar titled, "Quantifying GHG Emissions for the Asphalt Paving Industry."
The webinar will be held on Tuesday, July 26 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. PDT. It is free, but advanced registration is required. Details and a link to sign up can be found HERE. A recording of the webinar will be made available for later reference to anyone who registers.
The guest speakers for the webinar will be Raven Adams, Sustainability Specialist, Granite Construciton; Heather Dylla, Ph.D., Vice President of Sustainability and Innovation, Construction Partners, Incl, and Milena Rangelov, Ph.D., Research Engineer, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
Increasingly paving contractors are being asked by stakeholders to quantify the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions associated with their operations. The webinar will explore various tools and approaches that organizations use to quantify GHG emissions associated with asphalt pavements. Those who attend the webinar are eligible for 1.5 hours of Professional Development Hours (PDH) credit.
The webinar comes on the heels of the release of an important report titled, "GHG Emissions Inventory for Asphalt Mix Production in the United States." That study found that "cradle to gate" emissions associated with asphalt mix production in the United States represented approximately 0.03% of total GHG emissions in the country in 2019. A previous Asphalt Insider story on that topic, which includes a link to download the study, is HERE.
Information on other educational webinars of interest to the asphalt pavement industry, agency personnel and others can be found HERE. |
|
Each week we highlight a word, acronym or other term commonly used in the asphalt pavement industry in California.
FLASH POINT: That particular temperature at which material gives off flammable vapor in sufficient quantity to burn instantaneously at the approach of a flame or spark.
|
|
Paving Pointer of the Week |
Each week we highlight a key point or best practice of interest to asphalt paving crews, inspectors and others working in the field. We welcome suggestions. More tips can be found in our "Asphalt Parking Lot Construction Checklist" HERE. Information on the CalAPA "Quality Paving Certificate" program is HERE.
COMPACTION: Check pavement temperature before compaction begins. Don't rely solely on an infrared temperature gauge. Have a probe thermometer on hand to check the internal temperature of the mat. The ability to achieve proper compaction requires a mat temperature of 175 degrees or greater. Do not let roller operators park equipment on the fresh mat while compaction is ongoing.
|
|
Each week we highlight a term that is specific to climate-change issues related to the asphalt pavement industry. This feature is intended to raise awareness of the asphalt industry's climate-change initiatives and the specialized terminology that goes with them. More information on "The Road Forward" asphalt industry climate initiative can be found HERE.
PRODUCT CATEGORY RULES: Product category-specific requirements for conducting a life cycle assessment.
|
|
"The search for happiness is one of the chief sources of unhappiness."
– Eric Hoffer
|
|
CALAPA CALENDAR:
View all CalAPA events HERE.
*
Registration open!
Fall Asphalt Pavement Conference
Oct. 26-28, 2022
Hilton Sacramento Arden West Hotel, 2200 Harvard Street, Sacramento.
For exhibitor and sponsor information, contact Sophie You at (916) 791-5044.
|
|
There's never been a better time to join the California Asphalt Pavement Association! Members receive insight and advanced notice on critical issues that impact every company's bottom line. CalAPA members also receive invitations to exclusive member-only events, in-depth "Member Alerts," our comprehensive asphalt market forecast for California, discounts and industry-specific networking opportunities not available anywhere else. CalAPA's new searchable on-line membership directory helps connect potential customers with member companies. Click HERE to download our Member Service brochure. Click HERE to view Vol. 1 of recent testimonials. Not convinced? Click HERE to view Vol. 2 of recent testimonials. With so much changing in the asphalt pavement industry, what you don't know can cost you! Click HERE to send us an e-mail inquiry, or contact Russell Snyder with CalAPA at (916) 791-5044. |
|
We hope you enjoy CalAPA's Asphalt Insider newsletter. We are committed to providing you with the most up-to-date information on technical issues, regulation, news, analysis, events and trends in California that is of interest to the asphalt pavement industry and our various agency partners. Click HERE to contact us with any comments or suggestions.
Sincerely,
Russell W. Snyder, CAE
Executive Director
California Asphalt Pavement Association (CalAPA)®
|
|
The "Asphalt Insider" is an official publication of the California Asphalt Pavement Association. For more information or to inquire about membership, call (916) 791-5044, or click HERE to contact us. Copyright © 2022 California Asphalt Pavement Association -- All Rights Reserved. The CalAPA name (No. 5,621,794) and logo (No. 5,621,795) are registered trademarks with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office.
|
|
P.O. Box 981300, West Sacramento, CA 95798
1550 Harbor Blvd., Suite 211, West Sacramento, CA 95691
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
