Have you ever thought of the time when the U.S highway system didn’t even exist? These day were horrid. There were many challenges getting to places. Especially during war. Many heavy vehicles such as tanks, and army trucks got stuck in the mud. Soldiers had to help push or pull the vehicles to get out the mud. Also, traffic congestion grew, and safety issues soared. There were also many benefits of the U.S highway system. Highway construction and maintenance meant jobs for tens of thousands of people. So good jobs would boost the U.S economy. There was a time when we had no streets or highways just dirt roads. These roads were a big challenge trying to get to your destination. Many vehicles were stuck and the people would have to push or …show more content…
Congress even passed a Federal Highway act in 1944, but didn’t provide any money for construction. When war was over many soldiers went home, and many moved out to the city into the suburbs. The number of cars went soaring, and congestion grew, and safety issues soared as well. There were also many benefits of the U.S Highway System such as, many people had jobs doing construction and maintenance on the highway. Many people could get to their jobs on time, because they don’t have to waste time pushing their cars out of the mud. But, there are still challenges since everyone has cars and the highway is built. There is traffic which could prevent you from getting to work on time. The highway system also allowed for the transportation of goods and people. Once the highways were built, great airports were built, mass transit became an urban staple, freight railroads have became an attractive industry again, and our country’s port became international. These highways has been the backbone of our country’s economy for the past 50 years, strengthening our mobility and