Caltrans Research

The University of California Pavement Research Center (UCPRC) and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) work together on research and development projects through the Partnered Pavement Research Center (PPRC). The "PPRC Pavement Research Road Map, 2014-2017" (PDF) outlines the main research areas for investigation and current projects.

Research areas include:

• Mechanistic-Empirical Design
• Performance Based Specifications
• Construction Quality
• Recycling
• Sustainability (2010 Pavement LCA Workshop, 2014 Pavement LCA Symposium, 2017 Pavement LCA Symposium)
• Pavement Preservation
• Pavement Management

For further information about UCPRC research associated with Caltrans, please contact:

• Joe Holland
  Pavement Research Engineer
  CA Department of Transportation
  Division of Research, Innovation and System Information (DRISI)
  5900 Folsom Blvd., MS #5
  Sacramento, CA 95918
  916-227-5825

CalRecycle Research

Air Resources Board/LBNL Research

FHWA/Applied Pavement Technology

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