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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Recent trip to Texas where all the roads are concrete. In an area as sunny as Dallas–and concrete 12 lanes wide, I couldn’t see–was like driving on a sunny day with snow. But then obviously as well, they can’t use asphalt for the heat/sun as well.

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