The Fo的undation and Future of Sustainable Roadways.pptVIP

The Foundation and Future of Sustainable Roadways Sustainability We tend to care more about “green” and “sustainability” today. In business, sustainability affects the bottom line. Therefore, corporations care.KPMG International Survey of Corporate Responsibility (2005) We use lots of raw materials.Information from the United States Socially, we are driven to improve. We already grade ourselves on sustainable practices in many different fields. Other industries, notably the building industry, have had success promoting sustainability. There is a strong case for sustainable practices in transportation making a big difference. More specifically, sustainable choices in transportation construction can make a big difference. The industry has begun to take note. Everyone can make a contribution to sustainability…including universities and academics. Incorporating sustainability into education Development and testing Verifying function and use Systems for use The last decade has produced a relative abundance of sustainable ideas in transportation and, specifically, in HMA pavements. Context sensitive design Certified materials Porous pavements Quite pavements Recycled materials Cool pavements Non-motorized access Reduced congestion Improved safety Construction waste management Life cycle assessment Biofuels Low-sulfur diesel Stormwater treatment Visual quality 1. We need some means to organize our sustainability efforts. 2. Whether we realize it or not, sustainability is a strategic direction for agencies, consultants, contractors and suppliers. 3. Nothing short of action puts us on the map. From Windows Live Local Goal Sustain economic prosperity and a high quality of life for all while protecting the natural systems of the planet. Key Components Economic Environmental Social Why? Energy material costs Because customers care Companies Report Sustainability 52% of the top 250 companies of the Fortune 500 issue annual corporate responsibility (sustainabili