American Rural Highways

By Thomas Radford Agg

Book Overview

American Rural Highways is a comprehensive book written by Thomas R. Agg that explores the history and development of rural highways in the United States. The book covers a wide range of topics related to rural highways, including their design, construction, maintenance, and financing. It also delves into the social, economic, and political factors that have influenced the development of rural highways over time.The book begins by examining the early history of rural highways in the United States, from the early dirt roads of the colonial period to the development of the first paved highways in the early 20th century. It then explores the various challenges faced by rural highway planners and engineers, including the need to balance safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.Throughout the book, Agg provides detailed information on the various types of rural highways, including two-lane roads, four-lane highways, and interstate highways. He also discusses the various technologies and materials used in highway construction, from early concrete and asphalt to modern materials such as recycled rubber and plastic.In addition to providing a detailed history of rural highways in the United States, American Rural Highways also offers insights into the future of these important transportation arteries. Agg discusses the potential impact of new technologies such as self-driving cars and electric vehicles, as well as the need for continued investment in rural highway infrastructure.Overall, American Rural Highways is an informative and engaging book that provides a comprehensive overview of the history and development of rural highways in the United States. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in transportation policy, infrastructure planning, or the history of American highways.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116376339X
• ISBN13: 9781163763391
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"