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There are roads in our county in New Jersey that have been transitioned from paved back to gravel, presumably based on usage and the anticipated savings from ma
by markbnj 7y ago
There are roads in our county in New Jersey that have been transitioned from paved back to gravel, presumably based on usage and the anticipated savings from maintaining gravel over asphalt. I'm not a civil engineer and I don't know what all the tradeoffs are, but it seems to me that we're either going to have to admit we can't afford so much paving, or we're going to have to agree to pay higher taxes.
- toast0 7y agoThe primary downside of gravel is reduced speed, additional downsides are probably some additional vehicle wear, and lower suitability for heavy vehicle. Also, it's louder, and flung gravel can be a hazard, and it's not great for bikes. The upsides are reduced cost of building, maintenance, and equipment, and better water permiability. Reduced speeds can be a benefit depending on the application.
- nemo44x 7y agoWhat’s interesting about this is NJ is the most densely populated state and has a high income level generally speaking. And some of the highest taxes in the country, especially property tax. I suspect NJ loses a lot of tax dollars from commuters that work in NYC or Philadelphia and pay income tax in those states. Regardless the state brings in a lot of revenue. I suspect the pension obligations are the real killer here.
- prawn 7y agoOr find a cheaper way to create/maintain roads?