Public highways shape national progress and everyday life, and this guide explains why they matter.
The book outlines how highway systems are planned, built, and cared for, with a focus on rural and intercity roads. It covers the scope of traffic, administration, drainage, design, maintenance, and the practical steps communities take to keep roads usable and safe.
- Why highways are treated as national utilities and how traffic drives choices
- The roles of local, county, and state agencies in building and maintaining roads
- Practical approaches to drainage, cross sections, and surface types
- Maintenance strategies for earth, gravel, macadam, and concrete roads
Ideal for readers interested in rural planning, public works, and transportation policy.
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Originally published 1920.: Access to the digital version of this title and other related titles can be found on CHLA (Core Historic Literature of Agriculture) at http://chla.library.cornell.edu, an electronic collection of core historical materials on US agriculture and rural life published from the mid-19th to the mid-20th century. A full list of Cornell University Library's digital collections can be found at http://www.library.cornell.edu.
Originally published in 1921. This volume from the Cornell University Library's print collections was scanned on an APT BookScan and converted to JPG 2000 format by Kirtas Technologies. All titles scanned cover to cover and pages may include marks, notations and other marginalia present in the original volume.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the multifaceted role highways play in national progress with insights into their multifaceted role in national progress, administration, and design. It presents a comprehensive guide to highway engineering fundamentals and is written for students, agricultural engineers, and professionals in the field. With a focus on economic development and community sustainability, the author explores the evolution of rural roads and their significance in connecting communities, increasing access to education, and fueling social and economic opportunity within rural areas. The book provides an in-depth analysis of highway administration, covering relevant topics including funding, assessment, and the role of various stakeholders in road development. The author emphasizes the importance of drainage in highway construction and maintenance, offering practical guidance on designing effective drainage systems to increase the lifespan of rural highways. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332313372_0
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