Larry Galehouse, PE, PS, Director
Larry Galehouse, PE, PS, Director
Established on July 11, 2003
Created to promote pavement preservation nationally and provide technical support to state and local agencies.
Affiliated with the Michigan State University, College of Engineering, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering
Sponsored by FP2, Inc
Established on July 11, 2003
Created to promote pavement preservation nationally and provide technical support to state and local agencies.
Affiliated with the Michigan State University, College of Engineering, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering
Sponsored by FP2, Inc
Original concept of forming NCPP supported by Resolution from the AASHTO Subcommittee on Maintenance in 2002
Start-up funds provided by Michigan State University, Federal Highway Administration, Foundation for Pavement Preservation, and over 50 company/individual donations
NCPP is a non-profit entity
Self-sustaining through program and project revenues
Original concept of forming NCPP supported by Resolution from the AASHTO Subcommittee on Maintenance in 2002
Start-up funds provided by Michigan State University, Federal Highway Administration, Foundation for Pavement Preservation, and over 50 company/individual donations
NCPP is a non-profit entity
Self-sustaining through program and project revenues
Program for Pavement & Bridge Preservation
Financially supported by 39 AASHTO member agencies
Over 90% of AASHTO member agencies participate in regional partnerships
Program for Pavement & Bridge Preservation
Financially supported by 39 AASHTO member agencies
Over 90% of AASHTO member agencies participate in regional partnerships
Member Agency RepresentingJohn Barton, Chair Texas DOT SCOH
Pete Weykamp New York State DOT NASHTO – Region 1
Vacant ------ SASHTO – Region 2
Roy Rissky Kansas DOT Mississippi Valley – Region 3
Vacant ------ WASHTO – Region 4
Bruce Johnson Oregon DOT Subcommittee on Bridges and Structures
Judith Corley-Lay North Carolina DOT Subcommittee on Design, Joint Technical Committee on Pavements
Colin Franco Rhode Island DOT Subcommittee on Materials
Vacant ------- Subcommittee on Transportation Asset Management
Butch Wlaschin FHWA FHWA Liaison
Lacy Love AASHTO AASHTO
Kelley Rehm AASHTO AASHTO
Member Agency RepresentingJohn Barton, Chair Texas DOT SCOH
Pete Weykamp New York State DOT SCOM - NASHTO – Region 1
Vacant ------ SCOM - SASHTO – Region 2
Roy Rissky Kansas DOT SCOM - Mississippi Valley – Region 3
Vacant ------ SCOM - WASHTO – Region 4
Bruce Johnson Oregon DOT Subcommittee on Bridges and Structures
Judith Corley-Lay North Carolina DOT Subcommittee on Design, Joint Technical Committee on Pavements
Colin Franco Rhode Island DOT Subcommittee on Materials
Vacant ------- Subcommittee on Transportation Asset Management
Butch Wlaschin FHWA FHWA Liaison
Lacy Love AASHTO AASHTO
Kelley Rehm AASHTO AASHTO
Increasing participation industry associations (ACPA, AEMA, ARRA, ARTBA-BPA, FP2, IGGA, ISSA, NAPA)
More awareness by local highway agencies
Building university membership throughout country
Increasing participation industry associations (ACPA, AEMA, ARRA, ARTBA-BPA, FP2, IGGA, ISSA, NAPA)
More awareness by local highway agencies
Building university membership throughout country
Partner with the National Association of County Engineers (NACE)
Partner with the Florida Pavement Preservation Council (FPPC)
Partner with the National Association of County Engineers (NACE)
Partner with the Florida Pavement Preservation Council (FPPC)
Co-sponsor of National Bridge Management, Inspection and Preservation Conference in St. Louis, MO (Oct 31- Nov 4, 2011)
Co-sponsor of National Pavement Preservation Conference, in Nashville, TN
(Aug 27-30, 2012)
Co-sponsor of National Bridge Management, Inspection and Preservation Conference in St. Louis, MO (Oct 31- Nov 4, 2011)
Co-sponsor of National Pavement Preservation Conference, in Nashville, TN
(Aug 27-30, 2012)
Preserving the highway system is important too!
We’re protecting that huge investment
Preserving the highway system is important too!
We’re protecting that huge investment
New website
Task Forces
1. New Products and Processes
2. Preservation Product Performance Evaluations
3. Best Practices for Longitudinal Joint Construction and Maintenance
4. Contractor Certification
5. Public Communication on the Benefits of Pavement Preservation
Current Chair
Kevin Kennedy
Immediate Past Chair
Eric Thibodeau
Task Forces
1. Project Database
2. Special Provision Specifications
3. Promotion, Marketing, and Public Relations
4. Preservation Specifications
5. Treatment Performance and Cost Effectiveness
6. Education / Certification and Work Force Development
Current Chair
Lloyd Neeley
Task Forces
1. Chip Seal Guidelines
2. Definitions/Terminology/Communications
3. Promoting Pavement Preservation
Secretary/Treasurer
Anita Bush
Current Chair
Eric Pitts
Task Forces
1. Specifications
2. Public Relations
3. Training and Certification
4. Integrating Pavement Preservation into PMS
5. Research
6. Web Page Development
Regional Campaign Overview
The plan lays out a step-by-step template for regional campaigns, with eight key components, requiring:
Long term strategic effort of stakeholders Aggressive media contact Frequent repetition of consistent message
Step 1: Identifying key issues by regions/statesStep 2: Communicating strategicallyStep 3: Identifying and preparing spokespersonsStep 4: Building a coalition of supportersStep 5: Accessing and using campaign communication toolsStep 6: Engaging the mediaStep 7: Tracking media coverageStep 8: Evaluating progress
Step 1: Identifying Key Issues by Region
Media campaigns succeed when the message is focused, clear and reaches the intended target audience. Because the pavement preservation message is multi-layered and can be somewhat complex, it is especially critical that the message is carefully considered for each region of the country.
The Spokesperson Talking Points (see PPP website) provide general, as well as more specific, key messages, some of which may resonate more strongly in certain areas.
Step 2:Communicating Strategically
Give the issue a high profile by:
Releasing studies/reports
Introducing legislation related to pavement preservation.
Step 3:Identifying & Preparing Spokespersons
Campaign spokespersons should be:
Well versed in all aspects of the pavement preservation message
Familiar with all the campaign tools provided
Credible, prepared, accessible, effective communicators
Step 4: Coalition BuildingIdentifying Potential Supporters
Campaign leaders in each region need to identify organizations that will readily join the pavement preservation campaign effort. Such as:State chambers of commerce
State associations of manufacturers
State associations of small businesses
Other state business associations
State traffic safety associations
State associations of counties, townships, other municipalities
State law enforcement associations
State associations of trucking companies
State associations of insurance agencies
Car insurance associations (AAA)
Step 5: Accessing & Using Campaign Communication Tools
Regional campaign leaders and representatives will find campaign communication tools referenced in the Media Campaign Template on the campaign website, as well as the TSP•2 and NCPP websites. Accessible tools include:
News Release Templates
Media Fact Sheet
Spokesperson Talking Points
Campaign Brochure
Campaign Billboard
Opinion columns/ Letters to the Editor
Speech/PowerPoint Presentation
Video Clips
Construction Signage
Step 6: Engaging the Media
Strategies for gaining major media interest:
1. Introduce legislation that mandates pavement preservation policies in the state
2. Publish reports that grade the condition of major highways and bridges;
3. Release studies that project road and bridge funding shortfalls over the next 10 to 20 years and how pavement preservation can reverse such shortages.
Media relations goals:
Obtain editorial support
Generate news/feature articles
Respond to related news coverage
Create news opportunities
Step 7:Tracking Media Coverage
Media coverage of the pavement preservation issue, especially supportive editorials from across the country, is extremely valuable in advancing the pavement preservation message.
Each positive editorial serves as a media endorsement and can be used to increase additional public awareness through direct distribution to target audiences.
Step 8:Evaluating Progress
Campaign Success Measures:Increased adoption of pavement preservation policies in all levels of local government across the country
Public awareness surveys from year to year
Reduction in number of rebuilds/reconstruction of roads and bridges annually due to increasing usage of pavement preservation treatment.
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