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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