Each year, through the ARRA Special Recognition Awards, ARRA recognizes public officials and consulting engineers who have made outstanding contributions to the asphalt recycling and reclaiming industry.  Nominations are submitted by ARRA members and the ARRA technical committees review all nominations and select the award winners.  

The first recipient was DPW- Henrico County, Virginia as the 2025 Special Recognition Award for Excellence in Full Depth Reclamation. Henrico County, which is located in the Richmond metro area, maintains a road network primarily made up of narrow, deteriorating secondary roads. In response, the team developed an innovative FDRc program that has reclaimed 50 lane-miles with a two-inch asphalt overlay. The program uses a unique procurement process, contracting on an on-call, lump-sum, per mile basis, and encourages paver placement for expedited construction. This cost-effective solution saves $11.75 million compared to traditional reconstruction methods, which typically cost $450,000 to $500,000 per lane-mile.

The 2025 Special Recognition Award for Excellence in Hot In-Place Recycling was presented to Cody Holemo with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation for his work on I-90, specifically the Sturbridge to Auburn project. This project covered 10 miles of interstate with an estimated cost of $31 million, including bridge work. With daily traffic of 100K to 130K vehicles and a truck volume of 16-18%, the project had a significant impact on maintaining infrastructure. The original plan was a 2.5” mill and overlay, with an additional 1.5” mill and fill to address transverse cracking.  However, the team revised the plan to replace the 1.5” mill and fill with 2” Hot In-Place Recycling for improved efficiency and longevity. In Year 1, they completed the eastern half of the project, approximately 5 miles and 75,000 square yards. This project showcases innovation and cost-effectiveness in maintaining critical infrastructure.

The final receipt was Dewey Kennedy, Roadmaster, with Gilliam County Road Department (GCRD) for the 2025 Charles R. Valentine Award for Excellence in Cold Recycling. Since 2010, GCRD has paved over 115 miles of roads in north central Oregon, with 70 miles of those being 100% Recycled Asphalt Pavement (RAP). They pioneered the use of ODOT RAP from I-84, addressing challenges like developing a VOC-free emulsion and creating a mix design that could withstand the heavy traffic from wind farms and harvest vehicles. The roads placed in 2010 are still in service, requiring only chip seal maintenance. 

GCRD's efforts have led to significant cost savings — $38,000 in mix costs and $144,000 in transportation costs for every 2,000 tons of mix produced. This innovative approach has allowed the county to complete projects that would have been otherwise out of reach. While other counties converted old pavements to gravel, GCRD transformed gravel into high-performing CCPR pavements.  Mr. Kennedy, the longest-serving County Roadmaster in Oregon, has been key to the acceptance of CCPR, not only in Gilliam County but also in surrounding and out-of-state counties. 

ABOUT THE ASPHALT RECYCLING & RECLAIMING ASSOCIATION (ARRA):

Incorporated in September 1976, ARRA’s primary function has been to promote the recycling of existing roadway materials through various construction methodologies, to preserve limited natural resources and reduce costs. This ongoing effort continues through education, strategic alliances and partnering at both the industry and agency level.

ARRA is a founding member of the Pavement Preservation & Recycling Alliance (PPRA) along with the Asphalt Emulsion Manufacturers Association and the International Slurry Surfacing Association. PPRA is a partnership of leading industry associations (AEMA, ARRA, ISSA) to advance sustainable, eco efficient, and innovative pavement applications.

To learn more, visit www.arra.org or call us at 630-942-6578.

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Two awardees were named as ARRA / Roads & Bridges Recycling Award winners this year, and two honorees were present to be recognized during this year's Annual Meeting.

ARRA /Roads & Bridges Hot In-Place Recycling Award was presented to the City of Colorado Springs for their Heater Repaving project completed in 2024. This project utilized the existing 2C Program funding and saw nearly 80,000 square yards of full-width milling and Hot In-Place Recycling, as well as over 6,700 tons of new HMA pavement placed on two separate arterials in the city. Cutler Repaving teamed up with Kiewit Infrastructure, Continental Milling, SafeGuard Traffic Control, and RoadSafe Traffic Systems to deliver this key project for the Public Works Operations & Maintenance Division. It was a well-publicized example of the kind of Capital Improvement Program project completed under the 2C Program, which voters will again be asked to support in 2024 for an additional ten years.

This project demonstrated the power of the 2C Program, showing the public how their tax dollars are being used effectively. CAPA played an instrumental role in helping to campaign for the program’s passage, with donations from local CAPA members like Kiewit Infrastructure, Martin-Marietta Materials, and Schmidt Construction.

The ARRA/Roads & Bridges Award for Cold Recycling went to the rehabilitation project on CKL Road 49, a major 2-lane arterial road that provides access to Bobcaygeon, Ontario. This 17.9-kilometer project involved 13 culvert replacements and Cold In-Place Recycling (CIR) across 180,000 square meters of roadway, followed by a 1-lift hot-mix asphalt overlay.

The existing pavement structure included approximately 55 mm of hot-mix asphalt and 720 mm of granular base materials, totaling a pavement structure of 780 mm. The rehabilitation strategy involved CIR to a depth of 125 mm, with a mix ratio of 30% RAP to 70% granular blend. Following the CIR, a 50 mm thick hot-mix asphalt overlay was placed.

The culvert replacements required varying depths of excavation, with some locations requiring up to 10 meters or more. The CIR mix design featured 3.0% asphalt cement injection, along with 0.5% Portland cement active filler inclusion, ensuring a durable and high-performing solution.

To read the full articles on the Roads & Bridges websites, please visit: https://www.roadsbridges.com/magazine/78123

ABOUT THE ASPHALT RECYCLING & RECLAIMING ASSOCIATION (ARRA):

Incorporated in September 1976, ARRA’s primary function has been to promote the recycling of existing roadway materials through various construction methodologies, to preserve limited natural resources and reduce costs. This ongoing effort continues through education, strategic alliances and partnering at both the industry and agency level.

ARRA is a founding member of the Pavement Preservation & Recycling Alliance along with the Asphalt Emulsion Manufacturers Association and the International Slurry Surfacing Association. PPRA is a partnership of leading industry associations (AEMA, ARRA, ISSA) to advance sustainable, eco efficient, and innovative pavement applications.

To learn more, visit www.arra.org or call us at 630-942-6578.

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Each year, the Richard E. Lowell President’s Award is presented to an individual who has, through long-term involvement, worked to advance the goals of the Asphalt Recycling & Reclaiming Association and to promote the growth and technological advances of the industry. 

ARRA President Jason Wielinski stated, “Dr. Stephen Cross was honored with the Richard E. Lowell President’s Award in recognition of his exceptional technical leadership and unwavering dedication to advancing asphalt pavement recycling technologies throughout his career. As ARRA’s Technical Director for over 11 years, he played a pivotal role in numerous key initiatives, including updating the Basic Asphalt Recycling Manual, developing ARRA construction guidelines, and contributing to the early development of Road Resource.  A lifelong advocate for pavement recycling, Dr. Cross championed its adoption through his academic work long before his tenure as Technical Director. His contributions to the field were recognized in 1999 when he received the Special Recognition Award for Cold In-Place Recycling.”

ABOUT THE ASPHALT RECYCLING & RECLAIMING ASSOCIATION (ARRA):

Incorporated in September 1976, ARRA’s primary function has been to promote the recycling of existing roadway materials through various construction methodologies, to preserve limited natural resources and reduce costs. This ongoing effort continues through education, strategic alliances and partnering at both the industry and agency level.

ARRA is a founding member of the Pavement Preservation & Recycling Alliance along with the Asphalt Emulsion Manufacturers Association and the International Slurry Surfacing Association. PPRA is a partnership of leading industry associations (AEMA, ARRA, ISSA) to advance sustainable, eco efficient, and innovative pavement applications.

To learn more, visit www.arra.org or call us at 630-942-6578.

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Phone: 630-942-6578

Email: alim@cmservices.com

Asphalt Recycling & Reclaiming Association (ARRA) Names 2024-2025 Board of Directors

GLEN ELLYN, IL, March 18, 2024 – During the 49th Annual Meeting of the Asphalt Recycling & Reclaiming Association (ARRA), February 19-23, 2024, in Palm Harbor, FL ARRA elected its officers and Board of Directors for the 2024-2025 term.

Jason Wielinski, Asphalt Institute, was reelected as President of ARRA. Wielinski is a Regional Engineer with the Asphalt Institute.  ARRA also reelected officers that include Vice President Bryan Ray, Alpha Milling Company and Secretary/Treasurer Mark Stahl, Wirtgen Group. Jonathan Pease, RockSolid Reclamation & Stabilization, will continue to serve as Past President.

Directors installed for 2024-2025 include Chris Gallagher, Gallagher Asphalt Corporation; Nick Ware, SurfaceCycle; Eric Baker, Astec Industries; John Morgan, Ingevity and new directors Michael Concannon, Pavement Recycling Systems and Mark Eiden, Caterpillar Paving Products. Steve Cross, PE, will continue as ARRA’s technical director through April 2024.  After seven years, David Peterson, Caterpillar Paving Products, retired from the Board. Additionally, Marco Estrada, Pavement Recycling Systems, who served for three years and Dan Schellhammer, SurfaceCycle, who served for one year, retired from the Board.

ABOUT THE ASPHALT RECYCLING & RECLAIMING ASSOCIATION (ARRA):

Incorporated in September 1976, ARRA’s primary function has been to promote the recycling of existing roadway materials through various construction methodologies, to preserve limited natural resources and reduce costs. This ongoing effort continues through education, strategic alliances and partnering at both the industry and agency level.

To learn move visit www.arra.org or call us at 630-942-6578.

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Phone: 630-942-6578

Email: alim@cmservices.com

Asphalt Recycling & Reclaiming Association (ARRA) Names 2024 Special Recognition Award Winners

GLEN ELLYN, IL, March 18, 2024 – During the 49th Annual Meeting of the Asphalt Recycling & Reclaiming Association (ARRA), February 19-23, 2024, in Palm Harbor, FL, ARRA congratulated three individuals as recipients of the 2024 ARRA Special Recognition Awards.

Each year, through the ARRA Special Recognition Awards, ARRA recognizes public officials and consulting engineers who have made outstanding contributions to the asphalt recycling and reclaiming industry.  Nominations are submitted by ARRA members and the ARRA technical committees review all nominations and select the award winners.  

The first recipient was John Fox P.E., California Department of Transportation, for the 2024 Charles R. Valentine Award for Excellence in Cold Recycling. Fox is the Chief Maintenance Engineer for District 9 where he has been instrumental in promoting and coordinating training for new, cost-effective treatments to enhance road performance throughout the Caltrans District 9 network. He has been in this role for more than two decades and was among the first in the state to embrace recycling and incorporate it into the long-term maintenance strategy of the district. Since 2011, Fox has scoped cold in-place recycling on 17 separate projects, totaling over 300 lane-miles in CIR for the state. This includes using CIR on over 150 lane miles of U.S. Route 395 which runs the entire length of California, through the Mojave Desert and up through the Sierra Nevada mountains before crossing into Nevada. Fox is considered one of the experts on CIR within the agency and pioneers successful maintenance strategies for CIR projects in the state such as consistent fog seal two to three years after CIR completion.

The 2024 Special Recognition Award for Excellence in Full Depth Reclamation was presented to Kit Black with the Texas Department of Transportation Amarillo District. For more than a decade, Black has worked tirelessly to promote recycling processes in Amarillo TXDOT district as well as TXDOT statewide. From 2009 to 2015, only one project in the entire state of Texas was using FDR with asphalt binder, and that was US 83 in the Amarillo District. Due to the success of this project led by Black, there have now been more than a dozen projects constructed state-wide. The Amarillo District continues to use FDR on projects including two projects this year on US 60. Black has also supported other types of roadway recycling including two cold in place recycling projects for TxDOT. In addition, and with guidance from him, the Amarillo District is one of the only five districts that have let multiple cold central plant recycled RAP projects.

Finally, Black has shown great willingness to try new approaches even within the established FDR process.  The Amarillo District was the first in Texas to perform asphalt FDR on virgin placed base material, and was the first to utilize High Yield Emulsion in asphalt FDR, which is now commonly used for FDR in Texas, and was included in TXDOT’s most recent FDR spec.

The final receipt was Scott Meinders, P.E., County Engineer for Winnebago County, Iowa, for the Special Recognition for Excellence in Hot In-Place Recycling. Winnebago County did their first cold in place recycling project in 1994 with 78 miles being recycled and 25 miles being double recycled. County Road R74 was first paved in 1962 and had been overlaid several times over the years and was about nine to 10 inches thick of full-depth asphalt. In 2020, the spring weather brought some curious surface failures, and several locations were milled and patched and this was required again in 2022 with other similar projects. During the patching, Meinders noticed that the layer beneath the surface seemed quite sound and the surface was crumbling and delaminating from the layer below. Partnering with ARRA member Dustrol Inc on their first hot in place recycling project, the county needed to find a solution between major rehabilitation and surface treatments. It was determined that hot in place with a micro surfacing protective overlay was the right approach and the savings was about 20% more than doing an intensive rehabilitation.  

ABOUT THE ASPHALT RECYCLING & RECLAIMING ASSOCIATION (ARRA):

Incorporated in September 1976, ARRA’s primary function has been to promote the recycling of existing roadway materials through various construction methodologies, to preserve limited natural resources and reduce costs. This ongoing effort continues through education, strategic alliances and partnering at both the industry and agency level.

ARRA is a founding member of the Pavement Preservation & Recycling Alliance (PPRA) along with the Asphalt Emulsion Manufacturers Association and the International Slurry Surfacing Association. PPRA is a partnership of leading industry associations (AEMA, ARRA, ISSA) to advance sustainable, eco efficient, and innovative pavement applications.

To learn more, visit www.arra.org or call us at 630-942-6578.

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Phone: 630-942-6578

Email: alim@cmservices.com

Asphalt Recycling & Reclaiming Association (ARRA) and Roads&Bridges Magazine Recognize 2024 Recycling Award Winners

GLEN ELLYN, IL, March 18, 2024 – During the 49th Annual Meeting of the Asphalt Recycling & Reclaiming Association held February 19-23, 2024, in Palm Harbor, Florida, the recipients of the ARRA/Roads&Bridges Recycling Awards were recognized.

Three awardees were named as ARRA/ Roads&Bridges Recycling Awards winners this year, and two honorees were present to be recognized during this year's Annual Meeting.

The 2024 ARRA/Roads&Bridges Honorees were:

Full-Depth Reclamation
PROJECT: NM DOT, US 550 Full Depth Reclamation, CN F100341 San Juan County
LENGTH: MP 161.00 to MP 164.90 (187,220 yd^2)
COST: $12,850,000
%RAP USED: 100%
DESIGNER: New Mexico Department of Transportation
OWNER: New Mexico Department of Transportation
CONTRACTORS: Fisher Sand and Gravel-NM, Inc.

Cold In-Place Recycling
PROJECT: NMDOT, I-25 Cold In-Place Recycling, CN 4101370 San Miguel County
LENGTH: MP 305.00 to MP 309.00 (207,000 yd^2)
COST: $15,150,000
%RAP USED: 100%
DESIGNER: New Mexico Department of Transportation
OWNER: New Mexico Department of Transportation
CONTRACTORS: Primary- Fisher Sand and Gravel-NM, Inc.; Sub- Coughlin Company

Hot In-Place Recycling
PROJECT: City of Littleton (Colorado) Hot In-Place Recycling
LENGTH: 2 miles
COST: $850,000
%RAP USED: 40%
COST SAVINGS: More than $500,000
DESIGNER: City of Littleton
OWNER: City of Littleton
CONTRACTOR: Cutler Repaving

To read the full articles on the Roads&Bridges websites, please visit: https://www.mydigitalpublication.com/publication/?i=648548

ABOUT THE ASPHALT RECYCLING & RECLAIMING ASSOCIATION (ARRA):

Incorporated in September 1976, ARRA’s primary function has been to promote the recycling of existing roadway materials through various construction methodologies, to preserve limited natural resources and reduce costs. This ongoing effort continues through education, strategic alliances and partnering at both the industry and agency level.

ARRA is a founding member of the Pavement Preservation & Recycling Alliance along with the Asphalt Emulsion Manufacturers Association and the International Slurry Surfacing Association. PPRA is a partnership of leading industry associations (AEMA, ARRA, ISSA) to advance sustainable, eco efficient, and innovative pavement applications.

To learn more, visit www.arra.org or call us at 630-942-6578.

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Phone: 630-942-6578

Email: alim@cmservices.com

Scott Assenmacher Honored as the 2024 ARRA Richard E. Lowell President’s Award Recipient

GLEN ELLYN, IL, March 18, 2024 – During the 49th Annual Meeting of the Asphalt Recycling & Reclaiming Association (ARRA), February 19-23, 2024, in Palm Harbor, FL, ARRA honored the Scott Assenmacher* for his lengthy and extensive service to ARRA and the recycling and reclaiming industry by naming him as the recipient of the 2024 Richard E. Lowell President’s Award.

Each year, the Richard E. Lowell President’s Award is presented to an individual who has, through long term involvement, worked to advance the goals of the Asphalt Recycling & Reclaiming Association and to promote the growth and technological advances of the industry. 

ARRA President Jason Wielinski stated, “Scott Assenmacher was a passionate believer and advocate of ARRA’s technologies.  He led efforts both as an agency champion during his time at the Monroe County Road Commission and as an industry leader during his time with Asphalt Materials, Inc.   His role and support in the early development of RoadResource and Roadvocate training endures as critical component to both projects and remains extremely valuable to all of us as we educate others on the benefits and performance of pavement recycling technologies.”

*Scott passed away in January 2023 after a hard-fought battle with cancer.

ABOUT THE ASPHALT RECYCLING & RECLAIMING ASSOCIATION (ARRA):

Incorporated in September 1976, ARRA’s primary function has been to promote the recycling of existing roadway materials through various construction methodologies, to preserve limited natural resources and reduce costs. This ongoing effort continues through education, strategic alliances and partnering at both the industry and agency level.

ARRA is a founding member of the Pavement Preservation & Recycling Alliance along with the Asphalt Emulsion Manufacturers Association and the International Slurry Surfacing Association. PPRA is a partnership of leading industry associations (AEMA, ARRA, ISSA) to advance sustainable, eco efficient, and innovative pavement applications.

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GLEN ELLYN, IL, March 22, 2023 – During the 48th Annual Meeting of the Asphalt Recycling & Reclaiming Association (ARRA), February 27-March 3, 2023, in Litchfield Park, Arizona, ARRA elected its officers and Board of Directors for the 2023-2024 term.

Jason Wielinski, Asphalt Institute, was elected as President of ARRA. Wielinski is a Regional Engineer with the Asphalt Institute.  ARRA also elected new officers that include Vice President Bryan Ray, Allstates Pavement Recycling & Stabilization and Secretary/Treasurer Mark Stahl, Wirtgen Group. Jonathan Pease, RockSolid Reclamation & Stabilization, will continue to serve as Past President.

Directors installed for 2023-2024 include David Peterson, Caterpillar Paving Products, Inc.; Marco Estrada, Pavement Recycling Systems; Chris Gallagher, Gallagher Asphalt Corporation; Nick Ware, Alpha Milling Company; Eric Baker, Astec Industries and new directors John Morgan, Ingevity and Dan Schellhammer, Midstate Companies. Steve Cross, PE, will continue as ARRA’s technical director.  

ABOUT THE ASPHALT RECYCLING & RECLAIMING ASSOCIATION (ARRA):

Incorporated in September 1976, ARRA’s primary function has been to promote the recycling of existing roadway materials through various construction methodologies, to preserve limited natural resources and reduce costs. This ongoing effort continues through education, strategic alliances and partnering at both the industry and agency level.

To learn move visit www.arra.org or call us at 630-942-6578.

GLEN ELLYN, IL, March 22, 2023 – During the 48th Annual Meeting of the Asphalt Recycling & Reclaiming Association (ARRA), February 27-March 3, 2023, in Litchfield Park, Arizona, ARRA congratulated three individuals as recipients of 2022 ARRA Special Recognition Awards.

Each year, through the ARRA Special Recognition Awards, ARRA recognizes public officials and consulting engineers who have made outstanding contributions to the asphalt recycling and reclaiming industry.  Nominations are submitted by ARRA members and the ARRA technical committees review all nominations and selects the award winners.  

The first recipient was Tony Hinkle, formerly of Morgan County, Indiana, for the 2023 Charles R. Valentine Award for Excellence in Cold Recycling. Waverly Park Road is an old state route just outside of the metropolitan area of Indianapolis. As the county engineer, in order to preserve the pavement structure for the long term as a county road, Hinkle reached out to have the pavement section sampled to potentially be recycled. The sampling found an average of 5 inches of asphalt pavement of good-condition concrete. Hinkle took a calculated risk in electing to perform a 4 inch cold in-place recycling treatment which is a novel technology for counties in the area. In the course of four CIR production days, 4.5 miles of pavement were rehabilitated with ARRA Member the Dunn Company acting as the CIR Subcontractor.

The 2023 Special Recognition Award for Excellence in Full Depth Reclamation was presented to Scott Leach, Superintendent of Dundee Public Schools Board of Education in Dundee, Michigan. The new Dundee High School opened in fall of 2001 and since then, the parking lots had been neglected with minor maintenance over the last twenty years. There were improvements planned to begin in 2020 on the Craig Family Athletic Complex which also included parking lot improvements. The initial scope was for a complete removal and replacement of poor areas, however, the Dundee School Board realized that there must be a more cost-effective solution. In 2018, they contacted Asphalt Materials and met with Scott Assenmacher who provided them information on Full Depth Reclamation and used the calculators on Roadresource.org to review the conventional approach and the preservation and recycling approach. Dundee High School was able to recognize a cost savings of nearly $490,000 while increasing the overall structural number by 0.52 by selecting a recycling approach. Because the parking lot is used for the public high school, the window of construction was limited to avoid work while school was in session. Going with the recycling approach allowed a time savings of at least two weeks.

The final receipt was John Riherd, Engineer for Butler County, Iowa, for the Special Recognition for Excellence in Hot In-Place Recycling. Starting in the 90s, Butler County started doing cold in-place recycling. At this time, 90% of the county roads have been cold in-place recycled. Over the years, the layers of CIR rose higher and higher. Butler County wanted to look for an alternative plan but wanted to leave the CIR section alone. In 2021, they tried hot-in place recycling for the first time. They focused on the 3 inch cap because that was where the wear was. To restore the cross-section before the in-place recycling, they milled a nominal ¾ inch to one inch. The RAP from the process would be used in the new cap. The surface was to be hot in-place recycled to a depth of 2 inches. This included preparing the surface by milling, softening the surface via uniform heating, mixing with a rejuvenating agent, and spreading, leveling and compacting the mixture for service.

ABOUT THE ASPHALT RECYCLING & RECLAIMING ASSOCIATION (ARRA):

Incorporated in September 1976, ARRA’s primary function has been to promote the recycling of existing roadway materials through various construction methodologies, to preserve limited natural resources and reduce costs. This ongoing effort continues through education, strategic alliances and partnering at both the industry and agency level.

ARRA is a founding member of the Pavement Preservation & Recycling Alliance (PPRA) along with the Asphalt Emulsion Manufacturers Association and the International Slurry Surfacing Association. PPRA is a partnership of leading industry associations (AEMA, ARRA, ISSA) to advance sustainable, eco efficient, and innovative pavement applications.

To learn more, visit www.arra.org or call us at 630-942-6578.

GLEN ELLYN, IL, March 22, 2023 – During the 48th Annual Meeting of the Asphalt Recycling & Reclaiming Association (ARRA), February 27-March 3, 2023, in Litchfield Park, Arizona, ARRA honored Ryan Essex with the Essex Excellence of Achievement Award.

The Essex Excellence of Achievement Award was established in 2021 to recognize and honor long time ARRA Member and Past President Ryan Essex. Over the years, Essex served on committees, the Board of Directors, and most recently chaired the Semi-Annual Meeting for almost 10 years. Essex exemplifies what a dedicated individual and volunteer is to not only ARRA but also the industry.

 This award will honor a dedicated and outstanding leader for their immeasurable contributions in volunteerism and service to the asphalt recycling and reclaiming industry and more specifically to ARRA. The Essex Excellence of Achievement Award will be awarded periodically at the discretion of the ARRA Board of Directors. 

During his term with ARRA, Essex exemplified the meaning of contribution, commitment, and excellence. He tirelessly made improvements to ARRA enhancing member experience and optimizing value. As an example, his leadership brought ARRA to new heights by redefining our Pavement Recycling Summit, formally the Semi-Annual Meeting, program. Essex dedicated nearly 10 years of his tenure to continuously improve the Pavement Recycling Summit by attracting the best speakers at new and exciting venues.

Essex was also instrumental in the development of Roadresource.org. He envisioned an interactive platform where users could learn everything there is to know about ARRA, the International Slurry Surfacing Association (ISSA) and the Asphalt Emulsion Manufacturers Association (AEMA) processes. These associations culminated a world-class site assisting our industry in marketing our products.

Essex is currently in his 28th year The Miller Group of companies, currently serving as President since January 2022.

ABOUT THE ASPHALT RECYCLING & RECLAIMING ASSOCIATION (ARRA):

Incorporated in September 1976, ARRA’s primary function has been to promote the recycling of existing roadway materials through various construction methodologies, to preserve limited natural resources and reduce costs. This ongoing effort continues through education, strategic alliances and partnering at both the industry and agency level.

ARRA is a founding member of the Pavement Preservation & Recycling Alliance (PPRA) along with the Asphalt Emulsion Manufacturers Association and the International Slurry Surfacing Association. PPRA is a partnership of leading industry associations (AEMA, ARRA, ISSA) to advance sustainable, eco efficient, and innovative pavement applications.

To learn more, visit www.arra.org or call us at 630-942-6578.

Caption: Mike Ristic, P.E., California Department of Transportation District, receives the 2022 Charles R. Valentine Award for Excellence in Cold Recycling from ARRA President Johnathan Pease. Photo by Tom Kuennen, courtesy of FP².

 Caption: Nominator Tom Flowers, Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, receives the 2022 Special Recognition Award for Excellence in Full Depth Reclamation on behalf of award winner
Saul Romero, Texas Department of Transportation, from Johnathan Pease, ARRA President. Photo by Tom Kuennen, courtesy of FP².

GLEN ELLYN, IL, March 9, 2022 – During the 47th Annual Meeting of the Asphalt Recycling & Reclaiming Association (ARRA), February 22-25, in La Jolla, California ARRA congratulated three individuals as recipients of 2022 ARRA Special Recognition Awards.

Each year, through the ARRA Special Recognition Awards, ARRA recognizes public officials and consulting engineers who have made outstanding contributions to the asphalt recycling and reclaiming industry.  Nominations are submitted by ARRA members and the ARRA technical committees review all nominations and selects the award winners.  

The first recipient was Mike Ristic, P.E., California Department of Maintenance District 8, for the 2022 Charles R. Valentine Award for Excellence in Cold Recycling. As Branch Chief, Ristic has been instrumental in promoting and coordinating training for new, cost-effective treatments to enhance road performance throughout the Caltrans District 8 network.  Ristic’s emphasis on implementing cold in-place recycling has helped Caltrans rehabilitate asphalt roadways through the district, while meeting the state’s goal of reducing the carbon footprint. Using CIR, District 8 has also been able to minimize user delays and reduce wear and tear on the roadway network during construction. 

The 2022 Special Recognition Award for Excellence in Full Depth Reclamation was presented to Saul Romero, Texas Department of Transportation- Odessa District. Romero has been a strong advocate for the use of emulsion-based Full Depth Reclamation (FDR) treatments to strengthen road bases long term. In the early 2000s, FDR was not very common in Texas, and they virtually stopped using this treatment with only one project being laid between 2010 and 2015. Knowing the benefits of FDR, Romero embarked on a journey to promote its performance, cost and environmental benefits among fellow engineers and other TxDot-Odessa District personnel. Under his leadership, the TxDot-Odessa District has been able to reintroduce FDR as a worthwhile solution for more durable roads within the Texas Market. Romero was lead engineer for four FDR Projects since 2015.

The final receipt was Lindsey Chieduko with the City & County of Denver for the 2022 Special Recognition for Excellence in Hot In-Place Recycling. The Citywide Hot In-Place Recycling and Repaving project was the largest asphalt paving project in Colorado completed in the 2020/2021 construction season. There were approximately 130 lane-miles resurfaced which treated over 910,000 square yards of city streets, incorporating nearly 63,000 tons of HMA, while recycling 50,000 tons of existing asphalt pavement. This project was a continuation of Denver’s decades-long Hot In-Place Recycling program, which utilizes this Pavement Preservation technique to resurface large amounts of City streets, while devoting budget/resources to other infrastructure projects.

ABOUT THE ASPHALT RECYCLING & RECLAIMING ASSOCIATION (ARRA):

Incorporated in September 1976, ARRA’s primary function has been to promote the recycling of existing roadway materials through various construction methodologies, to preserve limited natural resources and reduce costs. This ongoing effort continues through education, strategic alliances and partnering at both the industry and agency level.

ARRA is a founding member of the Pavement Preservation & Recycling Alliance (PPRA) along with the Asphalt Emulsion Manufacturers Association and the International Slurry Surfacing Association. PPRA is a partnership of leading industry associations (AEMA, ARRA, ISSA) to advance sustainable, eco efficient, and innovative pavement applications.

To learn more, visit www.arra.org or call us at 630-942-6578.

 

GLEN ELLYN, IL, March 9, 2022 – During the 47th Annual Meeting of the Asphalt Recycling & Reclaiming Association (ARRA), February 22-25, in La Jolla, California, ARRA honored Tom Kiernan for his lengthy and extensive service to ARRA and the recycling and reclaiming industry by naming him as the recipient of the 2022 Richard E. Lowell President’s Award.

Each year, the Richard E. Lowell President’s Award is presented to an individual who has, through long term involvement, worked to advance the goals of the Asphalt Recycling & Reclaiming Association and to promote the growth and technological advances of the industry.  Kiernan promoted the industry through seminars and educational resources. He had a passion for stabilization.

ARRA President Jonathan Pease stated, “Tom had an overall love for the industry and believed in all the processes of ARRA.”

Kiernan recently retired from LaFarge, Inc where he was a Sales Specialist.

ABOUT THE ASPHALT RECYCLING & RECLAIMING ASSOCIATION (ARRA):

Incorporated in September 1976, ARRA’s primary function has been to promote the recycling of existing roadway materials through various construction methodologies, to preserve limited natural resources and reduce costs. This ongoing effort continues through education, strategic alliances and partnering at both the industry and agency level.

ARRA is a founding member of the Pavement Preservation & Recycling Alliance along with the Asphalt Emulsion Manufacturers Association and the International Slurry Surfacing Association. PPRA is a partnership of leading industry associations (AEMA, ARRA, ISSA) to advance sustainable, eco efficient, and innovative pavement applications.

To learn more, visit www.arra.org or call us at 630-942-6578.

GLEN ELLYN, IL, March 9, 2022 – During the 47th Annual Meeting of the Asphalt Recycling & Reclaiming Association (ARRA), February 22-25, in La Jolla, California ARRA congratulated three individuals as recipients of 2022 ARRA Special Recognition Awards.

ARRA presented Jim Moulthrop, retired FP² Executive Director with the 2022 Special Recognition Award.

Moulthrop understood the importance of consistently working toward new and improved technologies to help agencies make the most out of their road budgets. He met with hundreds of policymakers in Washington and in state capitols across the country to explain the value and importance of pavement preservation.

Moulthrop contributed to articles on various pavement preservation topics, including standards and best practices, to numerous print organizations throughout his career, and was a regular contributor for FP²’s Pavement Preservation Journal.

Moulthrop was also honored by the Asphalt Emulsion Manufacturers Association (AEMA) and the International Slurry Surfacing Association (ISSA) for his efforts.

ABOUT THE ASPHALT RECYCLING & RECLAIMING ASSOCIATION (ARRA):

Incorporated in September 1976, ARRA’s primary function has been to promote the recycling of existing roadway materials through various construction methodologies, to preserve limited natural resources and reduce costs. This ongoing effort continues through education, strategic alliances and partnering at both the industry and agency level.

ARRA is a founding member of the Pavement Preservation & Recycling Alliance (PPRA) along with the Asphalt Emulsion Manufacturers Association and the International Slurry Surfacing Association. PPRA is a partnership of leading industry associations (AEMA, ARRA, ISSA) to advance sustainable, eco efficient, and innovative pavement applications.

To learn more, visit www.arra.org or call us at 630-942-6578.

 

 Caption: ARRA Board pictured from left to right: Past President Jonathan Pease, RockSolid Reclamation & Stabilization; President Kimbel Stokes, The Miller Group; Eric Baker, Astec Industries; Nick Ware, Alpha Milling Company; David Peterson, Caterpillar Paving Products, Inc.; Marco Estrada, Pavement Recycling Systems; Vice President Jason Wielinski, Asphalt Materials Inc/Heritage Research Group; and Secretary/Treasurer Bryan Ray, Allstates Pavement Recycling & Stabilization. Not pictured: Trevor Moore, Miller Paving Limited; Mark Stahl, Wirtgen Group; and Chris Gallagher, Gallagher Asphalt Corporation. Photo by Tom Kuennen, courtesy of FP².

GLEN ELLYN, IL, March 9, 2022 – During the 47th Annual Meeting of the Asphalt Recycling & Reclaiming Association (ARRA), February 22-25, 2022 in La Jolla, California, ARRA elected its officers and Board of Directors for the 2022-2023 term.

Kimbel Stokes, The Miller Group was elected as President of ARRA.  Stokes is the General Manager for The Miller Group. ARRA also elected new officers that include Vice President Jason Wielinski, Asphalt Materials Inc/Heritage Research Group and Secretary/Treasurer Bryan Ray, Allstates Pavement Recycling & Stabilization. Jonathan Pease, RockSolid Reclamation & Stabilization will serve as Past President.

Directors installed for 2022-2023 include Trevor Moore, Miller Paving Limited; David Peterson, Caterpillar Paving Products, Inc.; Mark Stahl, Wirtgen America; Marco Estrada, Pavement Recycling Systems; Chris Gallagher, Gallagher Asphalt Corporation; Nick Ware, Alpha Milling Company and Eric Baker, Astec Industries will return as a director. Steve Cross, PE, will continue as ARRA’s technical director.  

ABOUT THE ASPHALT RECYCLING & RECLAIMING ASSOCIATION (ARRA):

Incorporated in September 1976, ARRA’s primary function has been to promote the recycling of existing roadway materials through various construction methodologies, to preserve limited natural resources and reduce costs. This ongoing effort continues through education, strategic alliances and partnering at both the industry and agency level.

To learn move visit www.arra.org or call us at 630-942-6578.

Jonathan Pease, Rock Solid Stabilization & Reclamation Inc. was elected as President of ARRA.  Pease is the CEO/Founder of Rock Solid Stabilization & Reclamation Inc.  ARRA also elected new officers that include Vice President Kimbel Stokes, The Miller Group, Inc, and Secretary/Treasurer Jason Wielinski, Asphalt Materials Inc/Heritage Research Group. Eric Baker, Astec Industries Inc will serve as Past President.

Directors installed for 2021-2022 include Trevor Moore, Miller Paving Limited; David Peterson, Caterpillar Paving Products, Inc.; Bryan Ray, Allstates Pavement Recycling & Stabilization; Mark Stahl, Wirtgen America; Marco Estrada, Pavement Recycling Systems; Chris Gallagher, Gallagher Asphalt Corporation; and new director Nick Ware, Alpha Milling Company. Steve Cross, PE, will continue as ARRA’s technical director.  

ABOUT THE ASPHALT RECYCLING & RECLAIMING ASSOCIATION (ARRA):

Incorporated in September 1976, ARRA’s primary function has been to promote the recycling of existing roadway materials through various construction methodologies, to preserve limited natural resources and reduce costs. This ongoing effort continues through education, strategic alliances and partnering at both the industry and agency level.

To learn move visit www.arra.org or call us at 630-942-6578.

Each year, via the ARRA Special Recognition Awards, ARRA recognizes public officials and consulting engineers who have made outstanding contributions to the asphalt recycling and reclaiming industry.  Nominations are submitted by ARRA members and the ARRA technical committees review all nominations and select the award winners.  

The first recipient recognized was Jeremy Ciesiel, P.E., Ogle County, Illinois, the winner of this year’s Charles R. Valentine Award for Excellence in Cold Recycling.  Ciesiel has a long history of being the go-to resource for recommendations and candidate selection for recycling and reclamation, including Cold In-Place Recycling in Ogle County.  Since the mid-1990s, CIR has been an important part of Ogle County’s toolbox, including their most recent project on Deer Path Road, a rural highway in Rockvale Township. The road was exhibiting cracking, shoulder cracking and falling edges. With Ciesiel’s leadership, after collecting samples to identify the cause of the cracking and determine the thickness of the underlying pavement and base, the project was set to begin. The CIR project on Deer Path Road saved an estimated $200,000, reduced emissions by 80%, and saved an estimated two days of construction, which allowed residents to return to traffic quickly.

The 2021 Special Recognition Award for Excellence in Full Depth Reclamation was presented Monica Flournoy, P.E., State Materials Engineer, Georgia Department of Transportation for her leadership in implementing GDOT’s Standard Specification Section 315 “Cement-Stabilization Reclaimed Base.”  In 2004, Section 315 began its Special Provision 101 as a cost saving option to reconstruct Moody Bridge Road in Long County. Between 2004 and 2018, the specification had been revised several times, however, FDR’s status was a special provision, rather than a standard specification, which ultimately limited its application on high volume routes and inhibited its applications for counties and private work. Being an advocate of innovation, with the help of her staff, she has been actively involved in the on-going development of the standard specifications to fully suit GDOT’s needs. This implementation allows for FDR on GDOT projects and it now allows municipalities to include FDR in their projects without developing their own set of specifications. This has also led to an increased use of FDR projects being developed in the state of Georgia.

ABOUT THE ASPHALT RECYCLING & RECLAIMING ASSOCIATION (ARRA):

Incorporated in September 1976, ARRA’s primary function has been to promote the recycling of existing roadway materials through various construction methodologies, to preserve limited natural resources and reduce costs. This ongoing effort continues through education, strategic alliances and partnering at both the industry and agency level.

ARRA is a founding member of the Pavement Preservation & Recycling Alliance along with the Asphalt Emulsion Manufacturers Association and the International Slurry Surfacing Association. PPRA is a partnership of leading industry associations (AEMA, ARRA, ISSA) to advance sustainable, eco efficient, and innovative pavement applications.

To learn more, visit www.arra.org or call us at 630-942-6578.

Three awardees were named as ARRA/Roads&Bridges Recycling Awards winners this year, and two honorees were present to be recognized during this year's Annual Meeting.

The 2021 ARRA/Roads&Bridges Honorees were:

Full-Depth Reclamation
PROJECT: South Lake Road
LENGTH: 8.5 miles
COST: $10 million
%RAP USED: 20%
DESIGNER: Federal Highway Administration
OWNER: Inyo County and U.S. Forest Service
CONTRACTORS: Hat Creek Construction

Cold In-Place Recycling
PROJECT: TH5
LENGTH: 6.3 miles
COST: not submitted
%RAP USED: 100% (all milling used on road or to construct new shoulders)
DESIGNER: Minnesota DOT
OWNER: Minnesota DOT
CONTRACTORS: Midstate Reclamation and Trucking

Full-Depth Reclamation
PROJECT: I-64 Segment II
LENGTH: 7.1 miles
COST: $176 million
%RAP USED: 85%
DESIGNER: Rinker Design Associates
OWNER: Virginia DOT
CONTRACTORS: Allan Myers

Cold In-Place Recycling
PROJECT: Betsy Ross Bridge Approach
LENGTH: 27K sq yd
COST: $1.38 million
%RAP USED: 60%
DESIGNER: Traffic Planning and Design
OWNER: Delaware River Port Authority
CONTRACTORS: Asphalt Paving Systems / South State Inc. (prime)

To read the full articles on the Roads&Bridges websites, please visit: https://mydigitalpublication.com/publication/?i=691542

ABOUT THE ASPHALT RECYCLING & RECLAIMING ASSOCIATION (ARRA):

Incorporated in September 1976, ARRA’s primary function has been to promote the recycling of existing roadway materials through various construction methodologies, to preserve limited natural resources and reduce costs. This ongoing effort continues through education, strategic alliances and partnering at both the industry and agency level.

ARRA is a founding member of the Pavement Preservation & Recycling Alliance along with the Asphalt Emulsion Manufacturers Association and the International Slurry Surfacing Association. PPRA is a partnership of leading industry associations (AEMA, ARRA, ISSA) to advance sustainable, eco efficient, and innovative pavement applications.

To learn more, visit www.arra.org or call us at 630-942-6578.

During the 44th Annual Meeting of the Asphalt Recycling & Reclaiming Association held February 17-21, 2020, in San Antonio, Texas, ARRA congratulated four individuals as recipients of 2020 ARRA Special Recognition Awards.

Each year, via the ARRA Special Recognition Awards, ARRA recognizes public officials and consulting engineers who have made outstanding contributions to the asphalt recycling and reclaiming industry.  Nominations are submitted by ARRA members and the ARRA technical committees review all nominations and select the award winners.  

 Greg Kelley, County of Los Angeles, accepts the Charles R. Valentine Award for Excellence in Cold Recycling from ARRA Executive Director Rick Church. Photo by Tom Kuennen, courtesy of FP².

The first recipient recognized was Greg Kelley, P.E., Deputy Director, County of Los Angeles, the winner of this year’s Charles R. Valentine Award for Excellence in Cold Recycling.  Under Kelley’s careful watch, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works Transportation Division became an incubator for new ideas, products and processes.  Test sections were placed and samples were tested in the lab.  County staff spent years of attention to understand product capabilities before adopting or suggesting specification changes.

South Carolina DOT’s Laura Kline accepts ARRA’s Special Recognition Award for Full Depth Reclamation. Photo by Tom Kuennen, courtesy of FP^2.

Glenn Engstrom of MnDot accepts ARRA’s Award for Cold Planing on behalf of winner Rebecca Embacher, MnDot. Photo by Tom Kuennen, courtesy of FP².

Nominator Chris Gallagher, Gallagher Asphalt Corporation, accepts the ARRA Award for Hot In-Place Recycling on behalf of Bill Conklin, Ingram County Road Department. Photo by Tom Kuennen, courtesy of FP².

Three awardees were named as ARRA/ Roads&Bridges Recycling Awards winners this year, and two honorees were present to be recognized during this year's Annual Meeting.

The 2019 ARRA/Roads&Bridges Honorees were:

Full-Depth Reclamation
PROJECT: U.S. Highway 123, South Carolina
LENGTH: 28 lane-miles
COST: $7,500,000
%RAP USED: 75%
DESIGNER: Mike Crenshaw/ Doug Limbaugh, King Asphalt & Laura Kline / Jay Thompson, SCDOT
OWNER: South Carolina Department of Transportation
CONTRACTORS: King Asphalt Inc

Cold In-Place Recycling
PROJECT: State Route 229, California
LENGTH: 20.4 lane-miles
COST: $4,244,791
%RAP USED:
DESIGNER: Caltrans
OWNER: Caltrans
CONTRACTORS: Eagle Peak Rock and Paving and Coughlin Co.

Hot In-Place Recycling
PROJECT: State Highway 141, Colorado
LENGTH: 23 miles
COST: $8,432,930
%RAP USED: 98%
COST SAVINGS: $500,000
DESIGNER: Jarrett Speagle (Colorado Department of Transportation)
OWNER: Colorado Department of Transportation
CONTRACTOR: Bettis Asphalt

To read the full articles on the Roads&Bridges websites, please visit: https://www.mydigitalpublication.com/publication/?i=648548

The 2020-2021 ARRA Board of Directors, pictured from left: Steve Cross, Darren Coughlin, Trevor Moore, Jason Wielinski, Bryan Ray, David Peterson, Eric Baker, Kimbel Stokes, Jonathan Pease. Not pictured: Marco Estrada and Chris Gallagher. Photo by Tom Kuennen, courtesy of FP².

GLEN ELLYN, IL, March 4, 2020 – During the 44th Annual Meeting of the Asphalt Recycling & Reclaiming Association held February 17-21, 2020, in San Antonio, Texas, ARRA elected its officers and Board of Directors for the 2020-2021 term.

Eric Baker, Roadtec Inc., was re-elected as President of ARRA.  Baker is Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Roadtec Inc.  Others re-elected for a second term include Vice President Jonathan Pease, Rock Solid Stabilization & Reclamation, Secretary/Treasurer Kimbel Stokes, The Miller Group, Inc. Continuing as Past President is Darren Coughlin, Coughlin Company.

Directors installed for 2020-2021 include Trevor Moore, Miller Paving Limited; David Peterson, Caterpillar Paving Products, Inc.; Bryan Ray, Allstates Pavement; Mark Stahl, Wirtgen America; Jason Wielinski, Heritage Research Group/Asphalt Materials, Inc.;  and new directors Marco Estrada, Pavement Recycling Systems; and Chris Gallagher, Gallagher Asphalt Corporation. Steve Cross, PE, will continue as ARRA’s technical director.  After six years of service, Ron Wilson, Dustrol, Inc. retired from the board.

ABOUT THE ASPHALT RECYCLING & RECLAIMING ASSOCIATION (ARRA):

Incorporated in September 1976, ARRA’s primary function has been to promote the recycling of existing roadway materials through various construction methodologies, to preserve limited natural resources and reduce costs. This ongoing effort continues through education, strategic alliances and partnering at both the industry and agency level.

To learn move visit www.arra.org or call us at 630-942-6578.

GLEN ELLYN, IL, March 4, 2020 – During the 44th Annual Meeting of the Asphalt Recycling & Reclaiming Association held February 17-21, 2020, in San Antonio, TX the recipients of the ARRA/Roads&Bridges Recycling Awards were recognized.

Three awardees were named as ARRA/ Roads&Bridges Recycling Awards winners this year, and two honorees were present to be recognized during this year's Annual Meeting.

The 2019 ARRA/Roads&Bridges Honorees were:

Full-Depth Reclamation
PROJECT: U.S. Highway 123, South Carolina
LENGTH: 28 lane-miles
COST: $7,500,000
%RAP USED: 75%
DESIGNER: Mike Crenshaw/ Doug Limbaugh, King Asphalt & Laura Kline / Jay Thompson, SCDOT
OWNER: South Carolina Department of Transportation
CONTRACTORS: King Asphalt Inc

Cold In-Place Recycling
PROJECT: State Route 229, California
LENGTH: 20.4 lane-miles
COST: $4,244,791
%RAP USED:
DESIGNER: Caltrans
OWNER: Caltrans
CONTRACTORS: Eagle Peak Rock and Paving and Coughlin Co.

Hot In-Place Recycling
PROJECT: State Highway 141, Colorado
LENGTH: 23 miles
COST: $8,432,930
%RAP USED: 98%
COST SAVINGS: $500,000
DESIGNER: Jarrett Speagle (Colorado Department of Transportation)
OWNER: Colorado Department of Transportation
CONTRACTOR: Bettis Asphalt

To read the full articles on the Roads&Bridges websites, please visit: https://www.mydigitalpublication.com/publication/?i=648548

ABOUT THE ASPHALT RECYCLING & RECLAIMING ASSOCIATION (ARRA):

Incorporated in September 1976, ARRA’s primary function has been to promote the recycling of existing roadway materials through various construction methodologies, to preserve limited natural resources and reduce costs. This ongoing effort continues through education, strategic alliances and partnering at both the industry and agency level.

ARRA is a founding member of the Pavement Preservation & Recycling Alliance along with the Asphalt Emulsion Manufacturers Association and the International Slurry Surfacing Association. PPRA is a partnership of leading industry associations (AEMA, ARRA, ISSA) to advance sustainable, eco efficient, and innovative pavement applications.

To learn more, visit www.arra.org or call us at 630-942-6578.

GLEN ELLYN, IL, March 5, 2019 – During the 43^rd Annual Meeting of the Asphalt Recycling & Reclaiming Association held February 18-21, 2018, in Cancun, Mexico, ARRA elected its officers and Board of Directors for the 2019-2020 term.

Eric Baker, Roadtec Inc., was elected as President of ARRA.  Baker is Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Roadtec.  Stepping into the role of Vice President is Jonathan Pease, President of Rock Solid Stabilization & Reclamation, and Kimbel Stokes, General Manager for The Miller Group, Inc., will serve as Secretary/Treasurer. Rounding out the officers, Darren Coughlin, Coughlin Company, will serve as Past President. 

Elected for the 2019-2020 term, ARRA directors include Mike Marshall, Wirtgen America; David Peterson, Caterpillar Paving Products, Inc.; Jason Wielinski, Heritage Research Laboratories/Asphalt Materials, Inc.;  Ron Wilson, Dustrol, Inc.; and new directors Trevor Moore, Miller Paving Limited; and Bryan Ray, Allstates Pavement. Steve Cross, PE, Oklahoma State University, will continue as ARRA’s technical director.  Ryan Essex, Miller Paving Limited, moved off the Board as he completed his term as Past President.

ABOUT THE ASPHALT RECYCLING & RECLAIMING ASSOCIATION (ARRA):

Incorporated in September 1976, ARRA’s primary function has been to promote the recycling of existing roadway materials through various construction methodologies, to preserve limited natural resources and reduce costs. This ongoing effort continues through education, strategic alliances and partnering at both the industry and agency level.

To learn move visit www.arra.org or call us at 630-942-6578.

GLEN ELLYN, IL, March 5, 2019 – During the 43rd Annual Meeting of the Asphalt Recycling & Reclaiming Association held February 18-21, 2018, in Cancun, Mexico, ARRA congratulated four individuals as recipients of 2019 ARRA Special Recognition Awards.

Each year, via the ARRA Special Recognition Awards, ARRA recognizes public officials and consulting engineers who have made outstanding contributions to the asphalt recycling and reclaiming industry.  Nominations are submitted by ARRA members and the ARRA technical committees review all nominations and select the award winners.  

The first recipient recognized was Brian Diefenderfer, Associate Principal Research Scientist with the Virginia Transportation Research Council, the winner of this year’s Charles R. Valentine Award for Excellence in Cold Recycling.  He has led the efforts for Virginia’s I-81 In-Place Recycling Project, which incorporated cold planing, cold recycling, both in-place and cold central plant, and full-depth reclamation. He was instrumental in VDOT’s construction of three test sections at the NCAT test track which incorporated both CCPR and FDR. He has also participated in revising the use guidelines for cold recycled materials in VDOT’s Materials Division Manual of Instructors for Pavement Design. Brian will be presented with his plaque in June at the Virginia Pavement Research & Innovation Symposium.

The 2019 Award for Excellence in Soil Stabilization went to Tom Soucy, Deputy County Engineer for the Cass County, ND, Highway Department.  Soucy partnered with Jonathan Pease, ARRA Vice President, in the presentation of the ARRA regional seminars in North Dakota. Soucy has helped advance the use of soil stabilization both in his county and throughout the midwest.  Since 2012, Cass County, North Dakota, has completed more than 1.4 million square yards of soil stabilization, with more than half a million square yards in 2017 alone.  Over the year, Cass County has continued to improve its soil stabilization specification and partner with our industry to provide a more consistent, higher-performing stabilized layer. In 2016, Cass County hosted one of two regional ARRA In-Place Recycling & Reclaiming Seminars, leading to the development of several in-place recycling projects in North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota.  In 2017, Soucy also presented on soil stabilization at another regional seminar in Dickinson, North Dakota. 

Next, ARRA recognized Duane Alverson, County Engineer, Lake County Highway Department, as the recipient of the 2019 ARRA Award for Excellence in Full-Depth Reclamation. After attending an LTAP conference and seeing  a presentation on full-depth reclamation, Alverson was motivated to try adding emulsified asphalt for their next FDR project.  The Clay Street project stretches 3.2 miles and reclaims more than 45,000 square yards of existing asphalt and aggregate base.  Implementing FDR with asphalt emulsion is estimated to cost the same as their previous technique of crushing, shaping, and overlaying but will not require them to raise the elevation of their existing road. 

The final special recognition award went to Jim Rollins, Director of the Department of Public Works in the town of Winchester, Connecticut, as the winner of the 2019 Award for Excellence in Hot In-Place Recycling. Rollins took a common sense and aggressive approach to learning about hot in-place recycling and other ARRA recycling methods, visiting many job sites across Connecticut and speaking to engineers and other public works officials to see what methods would work best in his town.  In July of 2018, Rollins partnered with Garrity Asphalt Reclaiming to start a 68,000 square yard hot in-place recycling project for the town of Winchester, Connecticut. In addition, he covered the HIR with Chip Seal to further recognize the benefits of pavement preservation products.  He spoke to other towns and municipalities and continues to promote all disciplines of recycling through the state. 

ABOUT THE ASPHALT RECYCLING & RECLAIMING ASSOCIATION (ARRA):

Incorporated in September 1976, ARRA’s primary function has been to promote the recycling of existing roadway materials through various construction methodologies, to preserve limited natural resources and reduce costs. This ongoing effort continues through education, strategic alliances and partnering at both the industry and agency level.

ARRA is a founding member of the Pavement Preservation & Recycling Alliance along with the Asphalt Emulsion Manufacturers Association and the International Slurry Surfacing Association. PPRA is a partnership of leading industry associations (AEMA, ARRA, ISSA) to advance sustainable, eco efficient, and innovative pavement applications.

To learn more, visit www.arra.org or call us at 630-942-6578.

Caption: Roads&Bridges Editorial Director Bill Wilson presents the Recycling Award for Full-Depth Reclamation for Indiana DOT R-39636-A, S.R. 101, Allen County, IN, to Jeff Austin, Brooks Construction Co. Inc.; Brad Schneider, Specialties Company, LLC; and Jason Wielinski, Heritage Research Group/Asphalt Materials Inc. Photo by Tom Kuennen, courtesy of FP².

GLEN ELLYN, IL, March 5, 2019 – During the 43rd Annual Meeting of the Asphalt Recycling & Reclaiming Association held February 18-21, 2018, in Cancun, Mexico, the recipients of the ARRA/Roads&Bridges Recycling Awards were recognized.

Three awardees were named as ARRA/ Roads&Bridges Recycling Awards winners this year, and two honorees were present to be recognized during this year's Annual Meeting.

The 2019 ARRA/Roads&Bridges Honorees were:

Full-Depth Reclamation
PROJECT: Indiana DOT R-39636-A, S.R. 101, Allen County, Ind.
LENGTH: 9 miles
COST: $6,004,000
%RAP USED: 70%
DESIGNER: USI Consultants Inc.
OWNER: Indiana DOT
CONTRACTORS: Brooks Construction, Specialties Co., Asphalt Materials Inc.

Cold In-Place Recycling
PROJECT: U.S. 191 Indian Canyon, Duchesne County, Utah
LENGTH: 12.7 center line miles
COST: $4,118,830
%RAP USED: 100%
DESIGNER: Dave Gill, Utah DOT, Region 3
OWNER: Utah DOT
CONTRACTORS: Burdick Materials, a Staker Parson Co., and Coughlin Co.

Cold In-Place Recycling
PROJECT: Rosehill Road Recycling & Improvement Project, Jackson County, Mich.
LENGTH: 1.05 miles
COST: $386,000
%RAP USED: 100%
COST SAVINGS: $196,000
DESIGNER: Jackson County DOT
OWNER: Jackson County COT
CONTRACTOR: Michigan Paving & Materials Co.

To read the full articles on the Roads&Bridges websites, please visit: https://www.roadsbridges.com/awards/recycling-awards/2019.

ABOUT THE ASPHALT RECYCLING & RECLAIMING ASSOCIATION (ARRA):

Incorporated in September 1976, ARRA’s primary function has been to promote the recycling of existing roadway materials through various construction methodologies, to preserve limited natural resources and reduce costs. This ongoing effort continues through education, strategic alliances and partnering at both the industry and agency level.

ARRA is a founding member of the Pavement Preservation & Recycling Alliance along with the Asphalt Emulsion Manufacturers Association and the International Slurry Surfacing Association. PPRA is a partnership of leading industry associations (AEMA, ARRA, ISSA) to advance sustainable, eco efficient, and innovative pavement applications.

To learn more, visit www.arra.org or call us at 630-942-6578.

GLEN ELLYN, IL, March 5, 2019 – During the 43rd Annual Meeting of the Asphalt Recycling & Reclaiming Association held February 18-21, 2018, in Cancun, Mexico, ARRA honored former President John Rathbun for his lengthy and extensive service to ARRA and the recycling and reclaiming industry by naming him as the recipient of the 2019 Richard E. Lowell President’s Award.

Each year, the Richard E. Lowell President’s Award is presented to an individual who has, through long term involvement, worked to advance the goals of the Asphalt Recycling & Reclaiming Association and to promote the growth and technological advances of the industry.  With his long involvement in ARRA, serving in almost every position available including a term as president, and currently serving as ARRA's Government Relations Committee Chair, and his long tenure in the industry, ARRA President Darren Coughlin noted that Rathbun is an obvious choice for this award.

During the Recognition Dinner, former ARRA Presidents Patrick Faster, Gallagher Asphalt Corporation, and Mike Polak, Recon Construction Services Inc., spoke to Rathbun's unwavering service to the association and the industry. 

Rathbun is the Vice President, Sales, at Cutler Repaving, where he has been employed since 1977.  He holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Kansas.

ABOUT THE ASPHALT RECYCLING & RECLAIMING ASSOCIATION (ARRA):

Incorporated in September 1976, ARRA’s primary function has been to promote the recycling of existing roadway materials through various construction methodologies, to preserve limited natural resources and reduce costs. This ongoing effort continues through education, strategic alliances and partnering at both the industry and agency level.

ARRA is a founding member of the Pavement Preservation & Recycling Alliance along with the Asphalt Emulsion Manufacturers Association and the International Slurry Surfacing Association. PPRA is a partnership of leading industry associations (AEMA, ARRA, ISSA) to advance sustainable, eco efficient, and innovative pavement applications.

To learn more, visit www.arra.org or call us at 630-942-6578.