03-10-2015, 08:47 AM
Eisenhower created the Interstate system as a necessity to the nation's defense after seeing Germany's Autobahn system and how it was used by Germany during WW2.
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Actually that was Eisenhower and the trucking industry idea.Trucks could not compete with rail over the long distance shipping without the Interstates.
Along with the Interstates and very little regulations govern the trucking industry they could transport cheaper then rail.Drivers could drive 24 or more hours without a rest stop.The trucking industry got a free infrastructure unlike the railroads even if they do pay road tax while railroads spend millions maintaining their infrastructure. This along with industries closing in the rust belt lead to Eastern railroad bailouts by the Feds..
In short the Feds could not afford to have a major rail collapse in the Eastern states since that would mean the lost of thousands of rail, industrial and support jobs.
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Actually that was Eisenhower and the trucking industry idea.Trucks could not compete with rail over the long distance shipping without the Interstates.
Along with the Interstates and very little regulations govern the trucking industry they could transport cheaper then rail.Drivers could drive 24 or more hours without a rest stop.The trucking industry got a free infrastructure unlike the railroads even if they do pay road tax while railroads spend millions maintaining their infrastructure. This along with industries closing in the rust belt lead to Eastern railroad bailouts by the Feds..
In short the Feds could not afford to have a major rail collapse in the Eastern states since that would mean the lost of thousands of rail, industrial and support jobs.
Larry
Engineman
Summerset Ry
Make Safety your first thought, Not your last! Safety First!
Engineman
Summerset Ry
Make Safety your first thought, Not your last! Safety First!