MATC visits since 1988
The circles on the interactive map show the FHWA project, visit date, location, and other information on all of the 178 site visits through 2024. The map is also searchable for the following mixture type information, as shown in the legend below.
| AR | Asphalt rubber |
|---|---|
| ARB | Asphalt rubber base |
| BMD | Balanced mix design |
| FC | Friction course |
| Hi-RAP | High percentage of RAP (30% plus) |
| PRS | Performance related specification project |
| PMA | Polymer modified asphalt |
| RAP | Reclaimed asphalt pavement |
| RAS | Recycled asphalt shingles |
| SMA | Stone matrix aggregate mix design |
| WMA | Warm mix asphalt |
The MATC provides a unique and crucial link between agencies, private industry, and academia by encouraging and supporting agencies in adopting innovations.
How can I request that the Mobile Asphalt Technology Center (MATC) visit my State?
Federal employees
Reach out to the MATC (FHWA-MATC@dot.gov)! There are many ways that the MATC can provide assistance:
- Providing information on asphalt technologies and materials
- Offering training sessions and field demonstrations as part of a scheduled Open House
- Sharing of case examples and practices
The Federal agencies MATC could work with include US Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense, Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Aviation Administration, Maritime Administration, and more.
For FHWA Division Offices and FHWA Federal Lands Highway Divisions, our introductory conversation will include the State DOT to establish which technologies are of interest in your State; how a visit typically works in terms of in-person meetings/tours, training and sampling; and general scheduling information.
State DOT employees
Reach out to the FHWA Division Office's Pavement and Materials Engineer in your State, who will schedule a discussion with the MATC Program Manager to learn about your agency's interests and needs and how the MATC visit would benefit your stakeholders. Our introductory conversation will include the FHWA Division Office to establish which technologies are of interest in your State; how a visit typically works in terms of in-person meetings/tours, trainings and sampling; and general scheduling information.
Private or academic stakeholders
Consult with the FHWA Division Office's Pavement and Materials Engineer in your State, along with your State DOT, about their interest. We work closely with the project hot mix asphalt producer, paving contractor, and the State DOT on each visit. If the State is interested in pursuing a MATC visit, have the FHWA Division Office Pavement and Materials Engineer contact the MATC Program Manager and we will begin to define your interests and make arrangements!
On-Site Project Visits
The MATC visits active field construction projects at the State DOT's request. Each field visit typically lasts about three weeks. The State DOT selects which project(s) will be visited and assists with arranging the logistics for locating the trailer on site. The goal is for the MATC to visit five projects during a typical performance year.
To find out more, contact the MATC (FHWA-MATC@dot.gov).