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Issues of the Environment: Pittsfield Township road repair pilot project may advance sustainability and save money

Issues of the Environment: Pittsfield Township road repair pilot project may advance sustainability and save money

Update: 2025-10-08
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An experimental project in Washtenaw County has the potential to change the way road repair and resurfacing are carried out. The pilot project in Pittsfield Township uses a hot-mix asphalt that incorporates ground tire rubber. A study is underway to determine if it is not only better for the environment but more sustainable and resilient as a paving practice. The project is a collaboration between the Washtenaw County Road Commission, Michigan Tech University and the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy. Learn more in a conversation between WEMU's David Fair and Michigan Tech transportation engineering professor Dr. Zhanping You.
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Issues of the Environment: Pittsfield Township road repair pilot project may advance sustainability and save money

Issues of the Environment: Pittsfield Township road repair pilot project may advance sustainability and save money

David Fair