Are Cobblestone Roads And RV Pads In Our Future?

You probably don’t think much about the type of road you’re driving on unless you’re avoiding pot holes. As an RVer you might want to think about the new pavement technology that is coming down the road. The new technology is called permeable pavement and is friendly to the environment. It really isn’t new, because mankind has been using cobblestone pavement for centuries. What this new pavement does is allow rain water to seep back into the ground instead of running off the road, into a ditch and then contaminating a stream. The new pavement traps oils and metals from runoff and prevents them from entering the water system. These new streets (the way they are currently constructed) will not be used for high speed freeways because they fill the holes between the bricks with gravel. This new pavement is being used for residential streets and parking areas. It is good for snow areas because it allows the snow to melt and drain into the ground. Maryland and the District of Columbia will begin using permeable pavement on road upgrade projects next year. What does this mean for us RVers? Well, you might notice a slightly different ride and if you open the windows you may notice a little more noise. Charles Taylor, general manager of Advanced Pavement Technology tells me this pavement can stand up to the weight of commercial trucking and RVs without buckling. For you RV park owners out there, I’m thinking this pavement system would make really good RV parking pads. You can read more about this new pavement here: Advanced Pavement Technology
(The above photos used by permission of Advanced Pavement Technology)