History Dwight D. Eisenhower traveled with the First Transcontinental Motor Convoy Washington, DC to San Francisco Convoy traveled 3251 miles Over half was over dirt roads, wagon trails, desert sand, and mountain passes Took 62 days to complete

Lincoln Highway First national memorial to President Lincoln Dedicated in 1913 First Transcontinental Highway in the US Originally ran from New York City, to San Francisco Developed by Carl Fisher

Germany General Eisenhower led the invasion into NAZI Germany Autobahn served as inspiration Built in the 1930’s 4 lane highway with no intersections

Federal Aid Highway Act 1956 Eisenhower Created the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways Traffic speeds increased from 50 mph to 70 mph No intersections, traffic signals, or rail crossings

Highways Over 46,000 miles of highways 55,000 bridges Over 14,000 interchanges Covers 1% of US but carries 20% of traffic

Impact Accessibility Encouraged Development Travel time reliability Decreased rail travel Lowered consumer prices Increased consumer options