BLACKSBURG (WSLS 10) -Â Beginning Monday, Sept. 14, members of the Virginia Tech community will have the opportunity to share their opinions about 14 different materials being tested on two paths on the Drillfield.
The materials are being considered for permanent installation in the future.
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Located in the center of campus, the Drillfield is a common through-way for students and faculty members. The paths, which carry thousands of students daily, were never a planned feature. They evolved organically as the campus grew and students crossed the area over time.
The paths often became muddy which led to significant maintenance issues. Several smaller paths were paved with asphalt this past summer as a temporary remedy until a more permanent solution could be identified. The larger paths were first paved in the late 1970s.
 Feedback can be shared in three ways:
The poll will remain open through 11:59 p.m. on Sept. 25. Community members will also be asked to provide feedback in the winter and spring.
The materials, which include stabilized turf, synthetic turf, the existing asphalt, and a combination of concrete, gravel, and pavers in various colors and patterns were identified in the spring of 2015 by a university Drillfeld Paths Committee assembled to identify, test, and evaluate all weather and Americans with Disability Act (ADA) compliant solutions to enhance the green-space aesthetic and multi-use purpose of the Drillfield.