The US Interstate System is one of the most well-developed network of roads in the world, and has a surprisingly organized numbering system.
Carmel, Indiana Roundabouts: The most-extensive roundabout network in North America
Carmel, Indiana is the roundabout capital of North America. This suburb of Indianapolis has been replacing its “standard intersections” with roundabouts since the 1990s.
Little Cottonwood Canyon Gondola: A $550 million blunder?
Little Cottonwood Canyon Gondola is a proposed project to help alleviate traffic on narrow roads leading to popular ski resorts in Utah.
New Mannahatta: NYC’s proposed Manhattan Island extension
A proposal dubbed “New Mannahatta” was introduced in 2022 to expand Manhattan’s area through land reclaimation.
F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix: Racing down the Vegas Strip
Formula One racing recently included the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix on their 2023 schedule in November 16-18, which will be the first time the city has hosted this high-profile race.
Milk Run: Alaska Airlines’ route up the Pacific Coast
Alaska Airlines’ Milk Run connects many towns and settlements in the State of Alaska with the continental US – a daily service that delivers essential goods.
Chinese Spy Balloon: Suspicious balloon travels over sensitive US military sites
In early February 2023, the US government reported the presence of a high altitude balloon travelling over US and Canadian airspace. It was quickly found to be a Chinese spy balloon, part of the country’s developing surveillance capabilities.
Black Belt: Geological and socio-economic region in Alabama & Mississippi
The Black Belt is a physical geography for the crescent shaped pattern that spreads throughout the US states of Alabama and Mississippi.
Dixon Entrance: An ongoing US/Canada maritime border dispute
The Dixon Entrance is a small strait of water in the Pacific Ocean along the border of the US and Canada and the source of an ongoing border dispute.
The Great Loop: Circumnavigating the Eastern US by boat
The Great Loop is an interconnected loop of waterways that enables transport throughout the entire Eastern US without traversing open ocean (with a few exceptions – see below!). There are many routes to take along the path, but the longest possible option is around 6,000 miles total.