Good Roads Movement

GPTKB entity

Statements (66)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:political_movement
gptkbp:advocates_for federal funding for roads
better road maintenance
gptkbp:associated_with progressive era reforms
gptkbp:encouraged gptkb:economic_development
tourism and travel
gptkbp:established gptkb:late_19th_century
gptkbp:first_introduced the Interstate Highway System
modern highway systems
modern transportation planning.
gptkbp:fosters community engagement
gptkbp:goal improve road conditions
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Good Roads Movement
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:metropolitan_area
road design standards
gptkbp:influenced_by automobile industry
the rise of motor vehicles
gptkbp:inspired state and local road improvement initiatives
gptkbp:is_characterized_by public-private partnerships
grassroots activism
collaboration between public and private sectors
collaborative efforts among stakeholders
advocacy for paved roads
gptkbp:is_driven_by advocacy groups
gptkbp:is_involved_in public awareness campaigns
gptkbp:is_linked_to the rise of the automobile culture
the development of road construction technology
the rise of the trucking industry
gptkbp:is_part_of the larger Good Roads Movement in the U. S.
the national infrastructure movement
gptkbp:is_promoted_by various civic organizations
gptkbp:is_supported_by gptkb:High_School
gptkb:the_National_Good_Roads_Association
local governments
the federal government
local business leaders
transportation engineers
engineers and planners
farmers and rural communities
gptkbp:led_to improved transportation efficiency
improved logistics
creation of highway systems
establishment of road associations
formation of the American Automobile Association
gptkbp:legislation gptkb:Federal_Aid_Road_Act_of_1916
gptkbp:resulted_in increased road construction
better access to markets
gptkbp:safety_features for vehicles and pedestrians
gptkbp:significance gptkb:labor_union
gptkb:software_framework
transportation accessibility
rural infrastructure development
national economic growth
gptkbp:was_a_catalyst_for transportation policy changes
transportation innovation
gptkbp:was_a_response_to poor road conditions
increased automobile usage
increased population mobility
the growth of suburban areas
the demand for better travel conditions
the need for better transportation networks
gptkbp:was_marked_by state-level initiatives
public meetings and rallies
advocacy for rural roads
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Federal_Highway_Act_of_1921
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4