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7 aggregate loss, higher dust levels, and more frequent blading requirements (Skorseth and Selim 2000)
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8 Factors to Consider for Unpaving Factors to be taken into account when considering converting a road from paved to unpaved include the following (Mustonen et al. 2003; Sacramento Area Council of Governments 2008; Iowa Local Technical Assistance Program 2012)
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9 damaged, but the frequency of repair may be greater. The options will need to be compared.
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10 for conversion from paved to unpaved (Montpelier City Council 2009, 2010)
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11 and local government officials to express concerns or prevent the conversions from taking place (Rajala 2010; Taylor 2010; Gillie 2013; Christensen 2013)
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12 of the resort noted that the only time users choose to take the longer, paved route is when they are towing a trailer (Gillie 2014)
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13 and crop damage. Dust can be mitigated by refining gravel specifications or by using an appropriate dust suppressant.
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14 documented increase in vehicle crashes has been found on any of the converted roads or road segments; interviewees indicated that the improved unpaved driving surface reduced the occurrence of crashes. According to the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (2008)
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15 with annual brine application (Minnesota Department of Transportation 2010)
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