Usage: Distinctive
Asphalt precast into hexagonally shaped paver. This material is primarily used on sidewalks adjacent to parks, and conveys park-like character.
Richard Tucker Park, Broadway and Columbus Avenue, Manhattan
Hexagonal asphalt pavers
Benefits
- Interlocking hexagonal shape fits tightly together and resists shifting and buckling
- This material is widely available and cost-effective
- Dark color hides dirt and stains
- Asphalt pavers can be recycled
Considerations
- Dark color may contribute to heat-island effect
- Loose pavers can hinder the mobility of pedestrians, people with disabilities, and cyclists
Application
- Hexagonal asphalt pavers are appropriate for sidewalks adjacent to parks
- Requires PDC approval
Design
Specification source: DOT Standard Highway Specifications Section 3.04 and 6.60
- Paver size: 8 inches between parallel sides
- Can be sand-set for easier installation or mortar-set for stronger structural properties
- Sustainability opportunity: High recycled asphalt (RAP) content
Maintenance
- Adjacent property owners are generally responsible for maintaining this material
- Use of this material generally requires a maintenance agreement, except when installed by Parks
- Unit pavers can become loose over time and will require regular maintenance
- Hexagonal pavers are relatively easy to reset or replace, especially for utility access