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Many people aren't aware of how roads are designed, funded, or function. Road infrastructure is crucial in our society, connecting communities and enabling easy travel. In today’s episode, we dive into this topic to reveal insights about modern civil engineering and how we got here.
We dive into the evolution of road construction materials and the shared nature of public infrastructure. Scott highlights the challenges of road maintenance and the need for more engineers in the field of infrastructure.
Chapters
1:10 The Public Nature of Beaches
3:15 Appreciating Public Access to Beaches
4:41 Infrastructure Development in the 1690s
5:12 The Emergence of Government for Public Services
6:05 Wooden Water Mains
7:23 The Governance of Public Spaces
8:05 The Evolution of Road Construction Materials
10:02 The Shared Nature of Public Infrastructure
11:13 The Maintenance and Management of Roads
12:39 Understanding Road Construction
22:04 The Design of Roads to Fail
23:32 The Challenges of Road Maintenance
29:38 The Quality of Roads in Different States
35:05 The Need for More Engineers in Infrastructure
Keywords US infrastructure, engineering, architecture, infrastructure, transportation, water systems, road systems, highway engineering, engineering economics
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