Bhutan has been recycling plastic to pave its roads since 2015, creating eco-friendly roads that require less maintenance. The project will use up all of the nation’s plastic waste and protect the environment. Bhutan is governed by the “Gross National Happiness” philosophy and charges tourists between $200 and $250 USD per day to visit. When […]
Over 40 million tons of salt are used in the US each year, with 30% used for road de-icing. While effective, it can harm ecosystems and drinking water. The US produces most of its own salt, including from a mine in Detroit. The word ‘salary’ may have originated from Roman soldiers being paid in salt. […]
Santa Fe, New Mexico has the highest percentage of dirt roads among US state capitals, with approximately 75% of its roads unpaved. Approximately 430 miles of the city’s 574 miles of roadways are unpaved, which can be cheaper to maintain but more dangerous and produce dust. The US has an estimated 1.3 million miles of […]
The Good Roads Movement, led by cyclists, aimed to improve road conditions in America from 1880 to 1916. Poorly maintained and unpaved roads were difficult to navigate and hindered rural development. The movement spread nationally, advocating for government funding, bike lanes, and organized traffic laws. The movement owes its birth to the bicycle, but cyclists […]
Roads are built with various materials depending on their intended use and public demand. Dirt roads were common in the past, but engineers developed new ways to create long-term roads using sand, gravel, tar, paving bricks, asphalt, or concrete. Asphalt is cheap and easy to apply, while concrete lasts longer but needs reinforcement. Some older […]
The idiom “All roads lead to Rome” means different methods lead to the same result, originating from the Roman Empire’s intricate road system. The phrase has taken on a figurative meaning in modern times, adding flavor to everyday speech. “All roads lead to Rome” is an English idiom meaning that different methods of doing something […]
