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I suddenly have the urge to research "Why was an interstate system built vice an interconnected railway system?" I'm guessing that the auto industry lobby team

by mlacks 8y ago

I suddenly have the urge to research "Why was an interstate system built vice an interconnected railway system?" I'm guessing that the auto industry lobby team was stronger than the rail lobbyists, even though at this point it seems like the rail was the better choice economically.

bsilvereagle 8y ago
One of Eisenhower's goals for the Interstate system was building emergency takeoff/landing strips for aircraft.
DoctorBit 8y ago
For wartime use. Military convoys might need to go off-road or around road damage.