The University of Wyoming and the Wyoming Department of Transportation are performing a comprehensive research study on the performance of surface treatments. A survey consisting of 16 questions about the maintenance, construction, agency policies, evaluation procedures, and testing equipment of surface treatments was distributed to all 50 state departments of transportation; 47 of these agencies responded. The responses were summarized and analyzed for trends.
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