Highways and Highway Transportation
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Highways and Highway Transportation

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eBook - ePub

Highways and Highway Transportation

About this book

Highways and Highway Transportation is a comprehensive exploration of the development, construction, and significance of highways in modern society. The book delves into the historical evolution of roadways, tracing their origins from ancient paths and Roman roads to the sophisticated highway systems of the early twentieth century. It examines the engineering principles behind road construction, including materials, design, and maintenance techniques, and discusses the impact of technological advancements on highway building. The text provides detailed insights into the economic and social importance of highways, highlighting their role in facilitating commerce, connecting communities, and shaping patterns of settlement and industry. It covers the organization and administration of highway departments, the financing of road projects, and the legislative framework governing highway development. The book also addresses the challenges of rural and urban transportation, the rise of the automobile, and the need for improved safety and efficiency in highway travel. Richly illustrated with photographs, diagrams, and maps, Highways and Highway Transportation serves as both a historical record and a technical manual. It is an invaluable resource for engineers, planners, policymakers, and anyone interested in the transformative power of transportation infrastructure. Through its thorough analysis and practical guidance, the book underscores the enduring importance of highways in shaping the economic and social landscape of nations.

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Table of contents

  1. HIGHWAYS AND HIGHWAY TRANSPORTATION
  2. PREFACE
  3. CONTENTS
  4. LIST OF INSERTS
  5. CHAPTER I TRANSPORTATION A MEASURE OF CIVILIZATION
  6. CHAPTER II TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT IN THE UNITED STATES; EARLY TRAILS AND ROADS
  7. CHAPTER III WATER WAYS AND CANALS
  8. CHAPTER IV RAILROADS
  9. CHAPTER V THE MODERN WAGON ROAD
  10. CHAPTER VI INTERRELATION BETWEEN HIGHWAY AND OTHER KINDS OF TRANSPORTATION
  11. CHAPTER VII AUTOMOTIVE TRANSPORTATION
  12. CHAPTER VIII PLANNING HIGHWAY SYSTEMS: SELECTION OF ROAD TYPES
  13. CHAPTER IX EFFECT OF EASE AND COST OF TRANSPORTATION ON PRODUCTION AND MARKETING
  14. CHAPTER X FINANCING HIGHWAYS AND HIGHWAY TRANSPORTATION LINES
  15. CHAPTER XI HIGHWAY ACCIDENTS AND THEIR MITIGATION
  16. CHAPTER XII HIGHWAY ESTHETICS
  17. CHAPTER XIII AIDS AND ATTRACTIONS TO TRAFFIC AND TRAVEL
  18. INDEX
  19. Transcriber’s Notes