Cycling in the rain is never fun. The puddles that linger after a big storm can be less fun when they overtake a stretch of bike path. A possible solution to the problem is porous paving. It addresses not only the problem of puddles on the path, but adding trails to parks and greenspace can often prevent rainwater from naturally soaking through the soil on ground surrounding the bike path.
One company creating a green solution is Presto, Geosystems, the manufacturers of a porous cement called FilterPave. The surface is made of 100 percent treated, post-consumer recycled glass and a two-component polyurethane binder. The solution is said to be green for its use of recycled materials and reduction of stormwater runoff.
As many cities and communities continue to add greenspace and bike trails, it’s worth considering FilterPave’s porous pavement. For green projects, FilterPave qualifies for LEED green building credits.
Via[m-bike.org]