Urban Highways' Impact
Eisenhower's vision for the Interstate Highway Program was compromised as federal funds were misallocated to urban highways, exacerbating local congestion. A significant number of existing transit systems were dismantled, disproportionately affecting black and Hispanic communities. This historical oversight led to the displacement of half a million people and continues to result in health disparities in those neighborhoods today.In this clip
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Why Do We Keep Widening Highways If It Doesn’t Reduce Traffic?
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