How the Uncommon Became the Commonplace

The transportation network across the United States has undergone much development over the years. Innovations that may seem ordinary today were once viewed as impossible. In the late 19th century, no one could have predicted the extent to which automobiles and highways would come to dominate transportation across the nation. Over time, as the road network grew, new technology and innovations were introduced that continue to be used today. The transportation system continues to evolve, with many more innovations yet to come.

• Record URL:
  • https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/81989
• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/oclc/1586080
• Authors:
  • Weingroff, Richard F
• Publication Date: 2015-1

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Web
• Features: Figures; Photos;
• Serial:
  • Public Roads
  • Volume: 78
  • Issue Number: 4
  • Publisher: Federal Highway Administration
  • ISSN: 0033-3735
  • Serial URL: https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/publicroads/
• Publication flags:

  Open Access (libre)

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Automobile travel; Highway design; History; Networks; Technological innovations
• Geographic Terms: United States
• Subject Areas: Highways; History; Planning and Forecasting; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01561138
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: NTL, TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 24 2015 11:22AM