News

DRISI_Oct 22 Webinar_field_paving

Research Connection Webinar on October 22

  • by Maia Homstad

Discover how Caltrans, UC Davis, and UC Berkeley are advancing safe and sustainable roads through asphalt mixes that incorporate RAP and RAS. 

The webinar titled "Advancing Performance-Based Tests and Design Integration for Recycled Asphalt Mix" will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM CST.

Presenters include UCPRC researchers Angel Mateos from UC Berkeley, and Jeff Buscheck and John Harvey from UC Davis.
Register at: https://tinyurl.com/34crwahf  

UCPRC work on Levee Road

UC Davis Road Becomes Case Study for Asphalt Sustainability

  • by CalCIMA 
The Summer 2025 issue of The Conveyor highlights UCPRC’s leadership in directing field testing and inspection on Levee Road in Davis, where recycled tire rubber technologies are being evaluated alongside Caltrans and industry partners. Written by Cameron Richardson and Julia Maldonado, CalCIMA.
UCPRC researchers paving Levee Road

Will roads of the future be 10% old tires?

  • by Ariane Lange, Sacramento Bee

A mile of road on the campus of UC Davis got a rubbery face-lift this month when the California Pavement Research Center repaved it with an asphalt mix made with used tires. 

working in PPE and asphalt roller

Repaving Tests New Road Materials

  • by Katie Hetrick, UC Davis

The UCPRC, in collaboration with CalRecycle and Caltrans, repaved 1.1 miles of road on campus last week with innovative pavement materials made from end-of-life tires.

professors studying concrete pour

The California Concrete Pavement conference

As part of California's first conference on the design and construction of sustainable long-life concrete pavement, the UC Pavement Research Center hosted industry professionals, researchers, policymakers, and industry stakeholders to discuss recent innovations in the design and construction of durable and sustainable concrete pavements.

Cover of the Winter 2025 edition of The Conveyor

UCPRC Test Track Paves the Way for Sustainability and Innovation

  • by Julia Maldonado, Communications Coordinator and Cameron Richardson, Director of Technical Affairs, CalCIMA

The Winter 2025 issue of The Conveyor features the UC Pavement Research Center in a cover story highlighting its leadership in pavement engineering and sustainable infrastructure. The article showcases UCPRC’s collaborative work with Caltrans and industry partners, advanced laboratory and field research, and innovative tools that improve pavement performance while reducing environmental impacts.