5.3 Secondary Factors

The secondary factors to consider in the selection process are:
  • Performance of similar pavements in the area
  • Adjacent existing pavements
  • Conservation of materials and energy
  • Availability of local materials or contractor capabilities
  • Traffic safety
  • Incorporation of experimental features
  • Stimulation of competition
  • Municipal preference, participating of local government preference.
The decision factors considered for pavement design type shall be included in the pavement design report.