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Council member inquires about the durability of 100% recycled asphalt
2:14:12
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Council Member Selvena Brooks-Powers asks Michael Capasso from Green Asphalt about the durability and lifespan of 100% recycled asphalt compared to the 50% figure mentioned by the commissioner. Capasso confirms that the 100% recycled asphalt meets the same testing requirements as those used by the NYC DOT, ensuring an equivalent lifespan.
- The council member specifically inquires about how recycled asphalt could extend the 'lifeline of the road'
- Capasso emphasizes that the testing requirements for 100% recycled asphalt are identical to those used by NYC DOT
- The exchange clarifies that the lifespan of roads using 100% recycled asphalt would be the same as those using traditional materials
Selvena Brooks-Powers
2:14:12
Just a quick question because this was a question to ask the commissioner also wanting to understand how the recycled asphalt could help extend, I guess, the lifeline of the road.
2:14:25
So you're saying now a 100%, where she was saying 50%.
2:14:30
Does the recycled asphalt have the, the strength to be able to extend the life of the roadways that they're on?
Michael Capasso
2:14:39
The testing requirements that we use on the 100% recycled are identical to the testing requirements that New York City DOT uses.
2:14:47
So the lifespan is the same.
Selvena Brooks-Powers
2:14:54
Thank you.