A highway is a fast road with open access, which means it “can have intersections, driveways or median openings for turning,” explains Huynh. Highways post slower speeds (40 to 60 mph) and are often ...

In the mid-20th century, the United States saw the rise of freeways, connecting the country from end to end. However, many of these freeways harmed communities — impacts that are still strongly felt ...