Why is black asphalt the default material for surfacing streets, especially in hot climates?

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The title is the question.

Maybe it’s the cheapest thing with the right properties, but can’t it be painted with something a little more reflective, that won’t absorbe so much heat from the sun?

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Why would you want your road to be reflective? That sounds very dangerous, not to mention it would be baking anything on top of it.

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