As extreme weather becomes more frequent, pavement resilience is a critical consideration for highway and transportation engineers. TRB hosted a webinar on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 from 2:00-3:30 PM Eastern that discussed the resilient aspects of asphalt pavements. Presenters explored the Federal Highway Administration’s approach to pavement resilience and highlight recent innovations. They also provided case studies from storms, floods, and other extreme weather events to inform stakeholders how to prepare for climate change needs to help transportation engineers create a more resilient transportation network.

This webinar is sponsored by the TRB Standing Technical Committees on Design and Rehabilitation of Concrete Pavements and on Design and Rehabilitation of Asphalt Pavements.

The slides and recording are available. 

Webinar agenda and presenters

1. Proactive strategies for coastal highway vulnerability: Bret Webb, University of Southern Alabama
2. Impacts of flooding on pavement foundation: Eshan Dave, University of New Hampshire
3. Roadway vulnerability analysis: Rhonda Haag, Monroe County, Florida
4. Question and answer session: Moderated by Amir Golalipour, Federal Highway Administration

The first 60 minutes of the webinar will be for presentations and the final 30 minutes will be reserved for audience questions.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

1. Define resilience and how it pertains to pavements.
2. Identify tools for incorporating resilience into pavement design, construction, and management.
3. Describe how agencies are incorporating resilience into their pavement programs

Professional Development Hours

Professional Development Hours (PDHs) earned on completion of this program were reported to the Registered Continuing Education Program (RCEP). Certificates of Completion are issued to all participants via the RCEP.net online system. Complaints about registered providers may be addressed to RCEP, 1015 15th Street, NW, 8th Fl., Washington, DC, 20005.