Infrastructure Bill Will Help Reimagine Highways Rooted In Racism

The video discusses the health disparities faced by Black people due to economic and social disadvantages, focusing on the impact of the Cross Bronx Expressway. Built in 1955, the expressway has contributed to racial and physical divides, leading to high poverty and asthma rates. Community activists, like Nilka Martell, have pushed for change, resulting in a $2 million investment to cap the expressway, a move that has proven beneficial in other cities. Capping projects improve air quality, reduce accidents, and enhance community spaces.

What is a significant factor contributing to health disparities between Black and white people?

• Dietary habits

• Genetic differences

• Economic and social disadvantages

• Access to technology

What was a major consequence of the construction of the Cross Bronx Expressway?

• Improved local economy

• Increased racial harmony

• Physical and racial divides in the neighborhood

• Better air quality

What health issue is notably high in the Bronx due to the expressway?

• Obesity

• Asthma

• Diabetes

• Heart disease

What is one of the proposed solutions to mitigate the negative impacts of the Cross Bronx Expressway?

• Demolishing nearby neighborhoods

• Increasing vehicle traffic

• Building more roads

• Capping the expressway to create parks and homes

What are some benefits of capping projects according to the National Center for Biotechnology Information?

• Higher accident rates

• Worse air quality

• More outdoor activity and better air quality

• Increased traffic congestion