Impact of Highways on Communities

What is the primary health impact of the extensive road network in the U.S.?

• Better connectivity between cities

• Improved economic growth

• Higher rates of respiratory illnesses

• Increased travel convenience

Which U.S. president initiated the push for better roads during the Great Depression?

• Herbert Hoover

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Harry S. Truman

What was a significant influence on Eisenhower's highway development plan?

• The need for more jobs

• The efficiency of Germany's highway system

• The expansion of urban areas

• The rise of the automobile industry

How did highway construction contribute to racial segregation?

• By reducing travel times

• By improving public transportation

• By isolating Black neighborhoods

• By providing equal access to all communities

What is environmental racism?

• Development of urban parks

• Promotion of green energy

• Equal distribution of environmental resources

• Discrimination in environmental policy decisions

Which city is mentioned as having removed portions of highways?

• Oakland

• Miami

• Chicago

• New York

What was one of the benefits of the Mandela Parkway project in Oakland?

• Increased traffic congestion

• Reduced public spaces

• Higher pollution levels

• Decreased black carbon levels

What is a common misconception about highway removal projects?

• They will decrease economic growth

• They will demolish entire freeways

• They will increase pollution

• They will reduce public spaces

What is a proposed solution to address the damage caused by highways?

• Increasing vehicle production

• Ignoring the issue

• Building more highways

• Involving impacted communities in decision-making

What did President Biden propose in 2022 to help communities affected by highways?

• A reduction in public transportation funding

• A tax increase for road maintenance

• A $1.9 billion grant for neighborhood access and equity

• A new highway construction plan