What is needed to ensure pavements are well maintained before they are treated for preservation? TRB hosted a webinar on Monday, November 22, 2021 from 1:00-2:30 PM Eastern that presented surface preparation practices used before preservation treatments. Presenters highlighted practices for identifying pre-treatment needs, discussed how to complete the work, and determined how to contract the work.

This webinar is sponsored by the TRB Standing Technical Committees on Pavement Maintenance, Pavement Management Systems, and Pavement Preservation.

The slides and recording are available.  

Webinar agenda and presenters

1. Types of maintenance activities: David Peshkin, Applied Pavement Technology
2. Completing maintenance and surface preparations before preservation: Kim Schofield, Washington State Department of Transportation
3. Case study: Greg Garner, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet
4. Question and answer session: Moderated by Anita Bush, Nevada Department of Transportation

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. Discuss why maintenance before preservation is necessary
2. Identify maintenance options

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.