The California Asphalt Pavement Association (CalAPA) is pleased to be an active partner of the Asphalt Pavement Alliance, which brings together resources and expertise from the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA), the Asphalt Institute and the state asphalt pavement associations. Click HERE to visit the Asphalt Pavement Alliance website. As a convenience, CalAPA is posting direct links to some of the recent publications that have been posted on the Asphalt Pavement Alliance website in PDF format and are available FREE to download.
Learn how sturdy new asphalt mixes are perfectly suited for intersections and other applications with heavy truck traffic, stopping, turing and other stresses. Click HERE to download a FREE copy of the publication in PDF format.
Roadways that last for 30 or 40 years or more? Read about Long-life (perpetual) asphalt pavements in this informative booklet. Click HERE to download a FREE copy of this publication in PDF format.
Does pavement smoothness matter? Absolutely? Learn about how pavement smoothness is viewed by motorists, and its impact on pavement life and fuel economy. Click HERE to download a FREE copy of this brochure in PDF format.


Separate fact from fiction in this detailed white paper directed at engineers, designers, public works officials and others who want the straight scoop on choosing the right kind of pavement. Click HERE to download a FREE copy of the publication in PDF format.
A very informative publication to educate elected officials and others about the importance of infrastructure funding to our economy and quality of life. Click HERE to download a FREE copy of this publication in PDF format.
A clear-eyed analysis of asphalt as it relates to calculating carbon footprint. Click HERE to download a FREE copy of this publication in PDF format.



There are many different ways that asphalt contributes to the quality of life in our communities. Most past slogans and misinformation with this very readable report. Click HERE to download a FREE copy of the publication in PDF format.



For improved stormater management, clean drinking water and reduced roadside pollution, asphalt pavements are clean and environmentally beneficial. Click HERE to download a FREE copy of the publication in PDF format.