Cold Planing Committee

The Cold Planing Committee has been actively advancing several key initiatives aimed at supporting members, improving technical resources, and expanding industry outreach. Here's a summary of recent progress and upcoming efforts.

Project Updates

1. Roadresource.org Technical Section Update
Comments and proposed revisions have been submitted for the cold planing section on RR.org. The next step is implementing these changes on the live site to ensure content remains accurate and up to date.

2. 3D Milling One-Pager
This resource is now complete and ready for distribution. It provides a concise overview of 3D milling and can be used for both educational and promotional purposes.

3. State Milling Specifications Database
We are in the final stages of compiling a comprehensive database of basic milling specifications from all 50 states. This project is 90% complete and is expected to wrap up before the June Board Meeting. Once finalized, the database will be converted into a PDF with tabbed sections for each state and made available on ARRA and/or RR.org for member access.

Upcoming Projects & Initiatives

Looking ahead, the committee will be discussing several exciting initiatives at the upcoming May meeting:

• Webinar Development
  Plans are underway to create new webinar content targeting agencies and customers. The theme, “Not Your Momma’s Cold Planing,” will highlight both traditional and innovative applications of cold planing.
• Safety Integration
  The committee is exploring ways to consistently integrate safety messaging into all future meetings and potentially across ARRA’s digital platforms.
• Social Media Engagement
  To promote wider information sharing, the committee may begin selecting one document per meeting for members to share via social media channels.

The committee looks forward to continued collaboration and meaningful contributions that benefit both members and the broader pavement preservation community.