Interstate Highway System

GPTKB entity

Statements (62)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Public_transportation_system
gptkbp:associated_with increased tourism
gptkbp:built 1956
1992
gptkbp:connects major cities
gptkbp:contributedTo air pollution
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:createdBy gptkb:Federal-Aid_Highway_Act_of_1956
gptkbp:criticism environmental impact
gptkbp:designatedAs gptkb:National_System_of_Interstate_and_Defense_Highways
gptkbp:enhances national defense
gptkbp:features limited access
gptkbp:funding federal and state funds
gptkbp:has multiple lanes
rest areas
emergency lanes
emergency services access
interchanges
traffic management systems
design speed of 55-70 mph
over 100,000 bridges
gptkbp:has_a_focus_on infrastructure investment discussions
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Interstate Highway System
gptkbp:improves transportation efficiency
gptkbp:includes Interstate routes
toll roads
gptkbp:influenced Eisenhower's_experiences_in_WWII
gptkbp:is_a_key_component_of transportation policy
U.S._logistics
gptkbp:is_a_model_for other countries' highway systems
gptkbp:is_a_subject_of federal regulations
historical studies
political debate
gptkbp:is_designed_to long-distance travel
gptkbp:is_essential_for emergency evacuations
gptkbp:is_funded_by gas taxes
gptkbp:is_involved_in national security planning
gptkbp:is_known_for high speed limits
gptkbp:is_linked_to public health issues
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:National_Highway_System
American_culture
U.S._economy
U.S._history.
gptkbp:is_recognized_for its engineering standards
gptkbp:is_used_in road trips
millions of vehicles daily
gptkbp:isConnectedTo local road networks
gptkbp:launchVehicle gptkb:I-70_in_Missouri
gptkbp:length approximately 48,000 miles
gptkbp:maintainedBy state governments
gptkbp:managedBy gptkb:Federal_Highway_Administration
gptkbp:promotes safety standards
gptkbp:provides_access_to rural areas
gptkbp:purpose facilitate interstate travel
gptkbp:reduces travel time
gptkbp:route over 70 routes
gptkbp:signage blue shield signs
gptkbp:supports economic growth
freight transportation
gptkbp:was_a_factor_in urban development
economic disparities
suburban expansion