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 Smoothness Matters

What does the traveling public care about? - Smooth Roads.

A national survey of motorists funded by the Federal Highway Administration showed that a smooth ride is the top priority of the traveling public.

The traveling public may be less aware, however, that smooth roads also save them money. Roughness has an adverse effect on vehicle operating costs such as fuel and oil consumption, tire wear, maintenance, and depreciation.

Asphalt will consistently give the driving public the smooth, quiet ride they have come to expect. Smooth pavements save fuel, save vehicle operating costs, and last longer. Asphalt pavements are smoother and are easier to keep smoother than concrete pavements.

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