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Why aren't there any driveways in pictures of middle class homes from the 1890s? Because they didn't have cars! The rest is…

Pothole ScienceNovember 5, 2021

No driveway lasts forever. But just like with human health, the wellbeing of asphalt pavement depends on attentive maintenance:…

Repair & MaterialsSeptember 16, 2021

The 2021 US infrastructure bill leapt closer to becoming law in August with a strong vote of support from the Senate. So what…

Policy & FundingAugust 16, 2021

Potholes from freezing weather aren't the only thing that can go wrong with asphalt and concrete roads. The lessons from heat dome…

Winter & WeatherJuly 26, 2021

The national ironman triathlon championship race is in Oklahoma this month. But just three months after harsh winter storms,…

Cities & CommunitiesMay 14, 2021

A bump in the road can be deadly to bikers, motorcyclists, scooter riders, and anyone in 2-wheeled vehicles. The need to fill…

Drivers & DamageApril 28, 2021

Improve the condition of the roads. Apart from it leading to accidents and deaths, now we hear from health experts that it is…

Pothole ScienceApril 2, 2021

Where water flows to is where pavement is most likely to fail. So in areas where water stands still there may well be potholes…

Pothole ScienceMarch 8, 2021

Injurious falls occur more often outside the home than in. Artists in Chicago are filling potholes with bicycle parts – perhaps…

Cities & CommunitiesFebruary 18, 2021

It appears road maintenance, which should mean fixing small cracks before they become deadly potholes, will be prioritized.

Policy & FundingFebruary 5, 2021

Potholes cause costly damage to car wheels, suspension and steering systems. Tire blowouts are most common, but tougher new tire…

Drivers & DamageJanuary 25, 2021

Since the early 20th century, markings and reflectors have helped guide our way and keep us safe while driving. Too bad potholes…

Pothole ScienceJanuary 8, 2021