Proceedings of The Road Forward International Summit 2025
The Road Forward International Summit, held in Fall 2025 in Chicago, brought together global experts from government, industry, and academia to tackle one of the industry’s biggest challenges: emissions reduction.
These proceedings capture the momentum of that event, documenting how the asphalt pavement industry is responding to shifting legislation and new sustainability mandates with practical, science-based solutions. The included research proves that sustainable pavement is no longer a future goal—it is an active, global shift driven by innovation and collaboration.
Download this document to get the complete technical record of the summit, including the scientific papers and case studies presented by international delegates.
Inside the Proceedings:
- Scientific Research: Peer-reviewed papers on electrified pavement equipment, biobased solutions, and hydrogen-natural gas blending.
- Data & Methodology: Technical deep dives into EPD and LCA frameworks, specifically extending data to the construction and maintenance phases.
- Practical Case Studies: Real-world results from FHWA Climate Challenge projects and the use of reclaimed asphalt pavement in high-stress environments like airports.
- Policy & Engineering Insights: Summaries of the Blue-Sky sessions exploring the intersection of procurement, risk allocation, and carbon valuation.
“The breadth of work represented here demonstrates that a sustainable future is not a distant aspiration but an active endeavor already yielding measurable results.”