Need for
a U.S. interstate highway system recognized.
| 1938 |
Federal-Aid Highway Act calls for superhighway
feasibility study. |
| 1940 |
Pennsylvania Turnpike opens |
| 1941 |
National
Interregional Highway Committee appointed by President
Roosevelt |
| 1944 |
Federal-Aid Highway Act called for designation
of a national system of interstate highways, as well as strict,
centrally controlled design criteria |
| 1952 |
Federal-Aid Highway Act authorizes the first
funding specifically for system construction |
| 1956 |
Construction of the interstate highway system
is launched |
| 1956 |
Highway
Revenue Act creats the Highway Trust Fund as a dedicated source for
the interstate system. |
