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The TCC Fly-In is set for May 7-8 at the Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf. "With a new presidential administration, more than 70 new members of Congress, and the reauthorization of highway and public transportation programs on the agenda, the transportation construction industry must engage Congress to ensure recent investments in roads, bridges and public transportation systems can continue," according to the Transportation Construction Coalition (TCC) website.
Register for the TCC-Fly In (Remember to list NAPA as your member organization)
Kentucky will host the NAPA 2025 Midyear Meeting this summer, bringing asphalt pavement industry leaders to Louisville for multiple days of networking, discussing challenges, and planning for the future.
Running midweek from Tuesday, July 8 through Friday, July 11, the NAPA Midyear itinerary also includes time to explore the Bluegrass State via optional activities, including everything from bouldering and bargain-hunting to BMX and bourbon.
NAPA is working with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to determine the amount of hot-mix asphalt (HMA), warm-mix asphalt (WMA), and recycled materials being produced and used in each state.
Asphalt Mix Producers are encouraged to help NAPA gather 2024 construction season data by completing these surveys by June 2.
Warmer temperatures mean it's paving season across the United States, with thousands of roadside workers set to work on road projects, maybe even in your neighborhood. Each April, National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) aims to increase public awareness of work zones and the crews that count on motorists to lower their speed, obey signage, and stay focused while passing work zones.
This year NAPA has joined with the American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) and other stakeholders to extend work zone awareness into the policy space, taking messaging on work zone contingency funds directly to the lawmakers who will write the next highway bill.
Join the movement to keep roadside workers safe by participating in the following NWZAW programming:
Monday, April 21: Work Zone Safety Training Day
Plan your toolbox talk around work zone safety or share awareness messaging with staff. NAPA resources include the Crew Safety internal traffic control training, while The Center for Construction Research and Training has additional handouts, planning tools, and training programs.
Tuesday, April 22: National Kickoff Event in Raleigh, North Carolina
NWZAW kicks off officially with an in-person event, this time hosted by the North Carolina DOT.
Plus, the Pave It Black podcast will examine work zone safety in an all-new episode.
Wednesday, April 23: Go Orange Day Thursday, April 24: Social Media Storm
NAPA members and stakeholders will take to cyberspace to flood social media with messaging centered on work zone safety awareness. Check out the Watch For Us toolkit for graphics and sample text. Use hashtags like #WatchForUs and #NWZAW to join the online conversation and amplify other posts by sharing them with your networks.
Friday, April 25: Moment of Silence
Since 2022, NWZAW has concluded with a day dedicated to the people who have lost their lives in work zone incidents in the past. Companies and families are encouraged to join together for a moment of silence and reflection as a tribute.
 Between its inception and 2023, NAPA PAC was buoyed by a few more than three dozen contributors, who steadily put up two-year fundraising totals that fell within the $75K to $90K range.
But in the most recent fundraising cycle, 120 donors contributed $140K toward the PAC, thanks to a renewed push from NAPA leaders under the guidance of Vice President for Government Affairs Nile Elam.
What can asphalt pavement professionals learn from someone who’s led across industries? In the latest Pave It Black podcast, Maure Creager, Circular Economy Manager at CertainTeed, shares how her unconventional path has shaped her leadership style and vision for the future of sustainable construction.
Maure unpacks how embracing diverse experiences and perspectives leads to stronger teams and smarter decision-making. Her message to emerging leaders in the asphalt pavement industry is clear: stay curious, reflect on the past, and don’t be afraid to lead with humility and intention.
NAPA’s newest publication supports contractors navigating the shift to performance-focused mix design.
It’s been three years since asphalt paving companies united behind a four-prong plan to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and industry support for what became known as The Road Forward has only grown since the program’s inception.
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