The Federal Highway Administration, Iowa State University and other partners have collaborated to create the Long-Term Plan for Concrete Pavement Research and Technology. Dubbed the CP Road Map, the plan represents a comprehensive and strategic approach to concrete pavement research that will guide investment over the next several years and spawn a new generation of concrete pavements. This article describes the development and goals of the CP Road Map. Twelve product-focused research tracks were identified that form the long-term research plan. A management plan also was developed that outlines a progressive, cooperative approach to managing and conducting research in these tracks.
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