There's a good reason why so many of our nation's roadways are paved with concrete: it is the most durable, economical, and environmentally-friendly of all pavement options. Departments of Transportation and Municipalities choose concrete for its high performance and low life-cycle cost, and this is something to consider for paths as well, which can deliver especially well when constructed with pervious concrete.

    Pervious concrete has been a building material of choice in landscaping for heavily-used urban and garden paths, footpaths in country parks, rural trails and other recreation areas, and riverside paths. Its color is usually more sympathetic to rural settings than that of other materials such as Tarmac and asphalt, and it is especially ideal for sections of path which cannot be drained, or which are subject to stream/river erosion.