As Long Island continues to search for ways to improve road durability and reduce potholes, some communities elsewhere in the country are already putting a promising pavement technology to the test.
One of them is Atlanta, where city officials say a road surface made with recycled tires is delivering encouraging results after its first year in service.
The material, known as rubber-modified asphalt, combines traditional asphalt with recycled tire rubber. Manufacturers say the technology can extend pavement life, reduce road noise and improve resistance to wear and tear…