Published on April 26, 2023
San Antonio (April 26, 2023) – This week, the City of San Antonio began installing Cool Pavement to sections of roadway in all 10 City Council Districts in an effort to fight rising temperatures in the hottest parts of San Antonio. Cool Pavement is a water-based asphalt treatment that can reduce spikes in temperature by reflecting more sunlight and absorbing less heat. The pilot program will cost approximately $1 Million and is funded by the City’s Resiliency, Energy Efficiency, and Sustainability Program Fund. After the Cool Pavement is applied, the City will study the locations for six months and work with the University of Texas at San Antonio to evaluate its potential to reduce temperatures in the city's hottest parts and test its sustainability. This aligns with the City’s SA Climate Ready, Climate Action & Adaptation Plan adopted by City Council on October 17, 2019. More information about the program can be found here. The 10 project locations are listed below. An interactive map to see when and where the cool pavement will be applied around San Antonio weather-permitting can be viewed here.
1
April 24th
Grant Ave.
Cincinnati Ave.
W. Craig Pl.
2
May 15th
Carol Crest
Kay Ann Dr.
Argonne Dr.
3
Moursund Blvd.
Gillette Blvd.
Baetz Blvd.
4
May 1st
Rebeccas Trail
Stephens Ranch
Wolf Point
Mountain Star
5
SW. 21st St.
Saltillo Rd.
S. Laredo St.
6
Spiral Creek
Ribbon Creek
Creek Ridge
7
May 10th
Madeleine Dr.
Princess Diane St.
Keystone
8
Clifton Forge St.
Big Meadows St.
Flint Hill St.
9
Encino Ridge St.
Encino Loop
Cul de sac
Park Farm
Park Bluff St.
Park Hollow
10
Higgins Rd.
Buckwheat St.
Nacogdoches Rd.
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