There are many benefits related to our highway system, but there are also many costs or detrimental effects that have come into focus in recent years. List four major detrimental effects that are directly related to the construction and use of your highway transportation system.

There are many benefits related to our highway system, but there are also many costs or detrimental effects that have come into focus in recent years. List four major detrimental effects that are directly related to the construction and use of your highway transportation system.

Traffic and Highway Engineering

5th Edition

ISBN:9781305156241

Author:Garber, Nicholas J.

Publisher:Garber, Nicholas J.

Chapter1: The Profession Of Transportation

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 14P

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