Ty Johnson - Profile and Journalist Details

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Biography

Ty Johnson is a multimedia journalist and editor based in the Washington, D.C. region. Ty is the managing editor of Asphalt Pavement Magazine, a publication of the National Asphalt Pavement Association. He has worked previously as a government reporter for the Brownsville Herald and the Goldsboro News-Argus, sports editor at The Garner Citizen and served as editor-in-chief of N.C. State’s student newspaper, Technician. His work has appeared in a number of publications, including the Raleigh News & Observer, Independent Weekly, and WRAL in the North Carolina Triangle region and the Monitor, South Texas Outdoors Magazine & the Valley Morning Star in the Texas Rio Grande Valley.

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Total articles 81

• National Work Zone Awareness Week kicks off Monday

  By Ty Johnson| napanow.org@ Warmer temperatures mean it’s paving season across the United States, with thousands of roadside workers set to work on road projects, maybe even in your neighborhood. Each April, National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) aims to increase public awareness of work zones and the crews that count on motorists to lower their speed, obey signage, and stay focused while passing work zones.

  By Ty Johnson · napanow.org

  Apr. 17, 2025

• Work zone safety takes center stage during T&I hearing

  By Ty Johnson| napanow.org@ On Feb. 12, the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure (T&I) Subcommittee on Highways and Transit continued its work on the Committee’s stakeholder engagement process with a hearing titled America Builds:  A Review of Programs to Address Roadway Safety.The focus of the hearing was a general review of safety related programs that have been authorized in prior legislation as well as an overview of the safety challenges ahead on America’s highway system.

  By Ty Johnson · napanow.org

  Feb. 19, 2025

• Senate confirms Duffy as DOT Secretary

  By Ty Johnson| napanow.org@ Sean Duffy was confirmed to be the 20th Secretary of the Department of Transportation by a 77-22 vote in the Senate on Tuesday, Jan. 28. The bipartisan support for Duffy’s nomination comes as no surprise, he has been praised by colleagues on both sides of the political aisle for his leadership during his time in Congress from 2011 to 2019 representing Wisconsin’s 7th District. During his confirmation hearing, Sen.

  By Ty Johnson · napanow.org

  Jan. 28, 2025

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Company Info

National Asphalt Pavement Association

The National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) is a trade organization that represents the asphalt pavement industry, including producers and contractors. Founded in 1955, NAPA has over 1,200 member companies. Its mission is to advance the industry through leadership and member engagement, focusing on sustainable transportation infrastructure that benefits communities and commerce. NAPA offers various services to its members, such as technical support through research programs aimed at improving asphalt pavement quality and performance. The association provides educational resources and training to keep members informed about the latest technologies and best practices. Additionally, NAPA advocates for its members' interests at the national level and supplies marketing materials to help promote their services. NAPA emphasizes sustainability by promoting the recycling of reclaimed asphalt pavement and other materials, which helps conserve natural resources and reduce waste. Its members serve a diverse range of clients, including public agencies and private sector developers involved in various construction projects.