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Sustainable Pavements Program Checklist

The Sustainable Pavements Program (SPP) Checklist, was developed as a tool under the FHWA Sustainable Pavements Program to access the benefits of the use of sustainable practices (listed in the Towards Sustainable Pavement Systems: A Reference Document) The SPP Checklist consists of a list of sustainable practices that may be applicable to pavement projects. Based on the practices used, a list of potential benefits will appear in the message section related to using such sustainable practices and/or recommendations. The messages will list the potential Environmental, Social, and/or Economic benefits and provided recommendations of other best practices. The Checklist also provides a list of references.

Note: The messages included in this checklist are best practices as per the Towards Sustainable Pavement Systems: A Reference Document and in no way encourage the use of one technology over another. The use of sustainable practices are context specific and must follow engineering standards to ensure all potential benefits that may reduce Social, Environmental, and Economic impacts. This checklist does not constitute a standard, specification, or regulation. The U.S. Government does not endorse products or manufacturers. Trademarks or manufacturers' names appear only where they are considered essential to the checklist's objective. For more information regarding technical best practices for using these sustainable technologies please refer to the Reference Tab.

Sustainable Practice

Please select the sustainable practice(s) that you are currently utilizing by clicking on the circle icon. Once you have selected all under a specific section, please select submit.

Concrete Mix Designs




Summary Message:

Potential Environmental Impacts
    Potential Economic Impacts

      Recycled Concrete Aggregates (RCA)

      Blended Cements-Supplementary Cementious Materials (SCMs)

      Lower w/cm through admixture use


      Asphalt Mix Designs




      Summary Message:

      Potential Environmental Impacts
        Potential Economic Impacts

          Recycled Asphalt Pavement (RAP)

          Rubberized Asphalt (GTR)

          Polymers

          Warm Mix Asphalt (WMA) (compaction and emission reduction)


          Pavement Designs




          Summary Message:

          Potential Environmental Impacts
            Potential Economic Impacts


              Maintenance Treatments for Asphalt




              Summary Message:

              Potential Environmental Impacts
                Potential Economic Impacts

                  Crack Filling/Sealing

                  Asphalt Patching

                  Seals (Fog, Chip, Slurry)/Rejuvenators

                  Ultra-thin/ Thin HMA Overlay (Dense, Open or Gap Graded)

                  Hot In Place Recycling (HIR)

                  Cold in Place Recycling (CIR)


                  Maintenance Treatments for Concrete




                  Summary Message:

                  Potential Environmental Impacts
                    Potential Economic Impacts


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