Article Summary, Draft #2

In the article, “Porous Asphalt Is King of the Road,” on the website Pave Green (n.d), it was stated that porous asphalt is beneficial in terms of environment, safety and the cost. Porous asphalt earned its recognition from the Environmental Protection Agency and has been used all around United States. It was indicated that porous asphalt roads exclude small aggregates to allow water to pass through, acting like a filtration system. Thus, this reduces flooding and erosion. Superhighways also use porous asphalt as the absence of splash from heavy rainstorm has reduced accident rates significantly. The article mentioned that porous pavement allows snow to liquefy quicker which saves the cost of anti-icing agents, making it cost-effective and eco-friendly. Despite the high cost, it makes up for the costs saved from water pipes and inlets.