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Public Transportation and Smart Growth

OAITW r.2.0

(30,490 posts) Wed Apr 13, 2022, 02:06 PM Apr 2022

Neat 3D animation I didn't realize the complexity of their road system....incredible design for many reasons.

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How the Roman Empire built their roads. [View all] OAITW r.2.0 Apr 2022 OP

Route design, slope cut/fill, sub base, sub grade, finish grade.... yonder Apr 2022 #1

Minor point: I think roadbuilding was done by their military... Karadeniz Apr 2022 #4

Here's a link affirming what you posted: yonder Apr 2022 #5

The engineering is amazing Turbineguy Apr 2022 #2

Roman roads are awesome. Biophilic Apr 2022 #3