Here’s an interesting thought. Vito over at RideLust asks whether we could improve the environment and cut our dependence on foreign oil by using old tires to make roads.

Now that’s an interesting concept. According to RideLust, here are some of the benefits of using Rubberized Asphalt Concrete:

1. Using RAC clearly reduces road noise by as much as 85%
2. Applying a two-inch layer overlay of RAC can save $50,000 per lane mile compared to using four inches of conventional asphalt in the same application
3. An overlay of RAC can prevent cracks in underlying pavements from reflecting through to the surface of the new paving
4. RAC retains its original color better than conventional asphalt and markings remain more visible
5. Using RAC saves on maintenance costs, a properly designed application can last 50% longer than use of standard asphalt
6. RAC provides better traction and can reduce traffic accidents in poor weather

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