For small towns and rural communities looking to attract visitors and support local businesses, gravel bike paths are well worth the cost of installation and upkeep.
On Indian Reservations, Unpaved Roads Can Stop Education in its Tracks
Graduation rates in Indian Country are among the lowest in the United States — and poorly maintained unpaved roads aren’t helping.
Midwest Helps Déline Community Stamp out Airborne Dust and Improve Air Quality
The Déline community in Canada’s Northwest Territories recently put an end to its serious dust control problems with an environmentally friendly solution from Midwest.
A History of Alternatives to Asphalt Road Building Techniques
Unpaved roads have connected communities and facilitated commerce for thousands of years. By learning more about the way these byways are built, we can better understand which current road building methods perform best.
Windy Days in Tucson Reinforce Need for Better Dust Control
High winds, especially in hot, dry climates, lead to high volumes of airborne dust. As drivers in Tucson, Arizona, are finding out, a lack of dust control during times like these can create a serious hazard on the roads.