Overview: America looks the way it does today because of a single decision made in 1956: the creation of the Interstate Highway System. Spanning 46,000 miles, it transformed travel, fueled suburban growth, rewrote the national economy—and devastated many urban neighborhoods. Here’s how one massive infrastructure project changed everything. Ever wonder why America looks the way … Continue reading How 46,000 Miles of Highways Rebuilt America — And Reshaped Our Lives