Interstate System

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Transportation system
gptkbp:bicycleParking limited bicycle access
gptkbp:built 1992
land acquisition issues
gptkbp:community affects public health through air quality
gptkbp:constructionMaterial asphalt and concrete
gptkbp:constructionStarted 1956
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:createdBy gptkb:Federal-Aid_Highway_Act_of_1956
gptkbp:culturalImpact shaped_American_culture_and_lifestyle
gptkbp:design Interstate_Highway_Design_Standards
gptkbp:emergencyServices facilitates emergency evacuations
improves access for emergency services
gptkbp:environmentalImpact affected by weather conditions
increased urban sprawl
gptkbp:famousLandmark some routes pass historical landmarks
gptkbp:firstPublished gptkb:I-70_in_Missouri
gptkbp:fuelType fuel stations located along routes
gptkbp:funding federal and state governments
gptkbp:futurePlans expansion and upgrades planned
gptkbp:hasArea provides rest areas for travelers
gptkbp:historicalSignificance transformed_American_transportation
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Interstate System
gptkbp:impact stimulated economic growth
gptkbp:internationalCooperation compared to other countries' highway systems
gptkbp:length approximately 48,000 miles
gptkbp:maintenance state governments
funding for maintenance
gptkbp:majorCities gptkb:Atlanta
gptkb:Chicago
gptkb:Houston
gptkb:Los_Angeles
gptkb:New_York_City
gptkbp:majorHighway numbered with one or two digits
gptkbp:maxSpeed varies by state
gptkbp:navigationEquipment available online
various engineering designs
gptkbp:numberOfStudents over 70 routes
gptkbp:passenger_traffic increased traffic congestion
uses traffic management systems
high traffic volume on major routes
gptkbp:public_transport_access limited pedestrian access
gptkbp:publicTransport limited access to public transportation
gptkbp:purpose facilitate interstate travel
gptkbp:region enhances regional connectivity
gptkbp:route even numbered
odd numbered
gptkbp:safetyFeatures reduced traffic fatalities
gptkbp:signage blue and white
gptkbp:technology incorporates technological advancements in traffic management
gptkbp:toll some segments are toll roads
gptkbp:tourism boosted tourism in certain areas
gptkbp:transportation influences transportation policy