In 1958, Disney put out a documentary on the US highway system title “Magic Highway USA”. It is fascinating, and frequently disturbing, to see the perspective being promoted in the film toward highway construction and the potential future of the highway system. The film also provides an interesting snapshot of how policy makers and planners viewed transportation infrastructure and human mobility shaping society.
The really wacky stuff starts at the 39 minute mark.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0q_oP9TPD4
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