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Roadside Management Toolbox: Road Edge

Treatment Vegetation Control
(Minor Concrete)		 Asphalt Concrete Pavement Native Vegetation Patterned Concrete Stamped Asphalt
Image Vegetation Control (Minor Concrete) Asphalt Concrete Pavement Native Vegetation
 Patterned Concrete
 Stamped Asphalt
Area(s) of use All areas Urban and suburban Transition, rural and natural areas Urban/suburban Urban/suburban
Est. Installed Cost $60 - $100 /yd2 $18 - $70/yd2 $2 - $10/yd2 $100 - $125/yd2 $40 - $55/yd2
Constructability 4 7 6 4 6
Ease of Repair 6 6 7 4 4
Context adaptable May be colored to match the site context. Use in areas with a large amount of existing AC Match to region Variable color,texture, match to corridor Variable color and texture, match to corridor
Life Cycle (years) 20+ 6-10 15-20 15-20 8-10
Consult with Maint., L. Arch Maint., L. Arch Maint., L. Arch, Enviro. Maint., L. Arch Maint., L. Arch
Comments Probably the most cost effective product, considering the full life-cycle cost. Requires "leave-out" section at guard rail and end treatment posts. Placement and compaction under and around existing features may increase price and decrease life cycle. If possible native plant material should be propagated from locally collected seed. Proper site preparation, duff preservation and long term establishment are important for success. Proper base design and preparation is necessary to prevent cracking and subsequent weed growth. Matching color and pattern for repairs is difficult. Preferred placement behind curbs or with other edge restraints. Base design is important for correct load bearing capacity. Include soil sterilization under treatment.

Updated May 24, 2012