How the New Jersey Turnpike Changed America Forever - IT S HISTORY

Sign Up for your FREE trial to Wondrium here: http://ow.ly/N27r30scebJ In the 1950s, New Jersey s population was bursting at the seams. The only way to accommodate the increasing number of people was to build more roads. And what better way than with a new multi-lane highway? This project would come to be known as the New Jersey Turnpike and would forever change how Americans traveled. The New Jersey Turnpike is one of America s most iconic highways, and has shaped the landscape and culture of the Northeast since it first opened in 1951. Join me as I explore the history of the NJTP and how it became one of the most important pieces of infrastructure in our country. Chapters: 02:38 New Jersey s Roads in the 19th Century 03:37 Beginning of Tolls 03:51 Turnpike Era 04:15 New Jersey state highway department 04:38 New Jersey turnpike authority 05:06 WW Wanamaker 07:01 The design speed 08:00 Pavement 08:19 New Jersey Turnpike Construction Issues 09:43 Opening Of the New Jersey Turnpike 10:48 How the New Jersey Turnpike Ticket System Works 11:15 History of New Jersey Turnpike Service Areas 11:57 Amazing places Places to Stop along the New Jersey Turnpike 12:43 Notable events on the New Jersey Turnpike 15:19 New Jersey Turnpike in Pop Culture 17:05 New Jersey Turnpike Digital Advancements 17:42 Birth of the EZ pass 18:47 New Jersey Turnpike Widening Program » CONTACT For brands, agencies and sponsorships, please contact us at itshistory@thoughtleaders.io » CREDIT Scriptwriter - Camrin Dekis, Editor - Sebastian Ripoll Host - Ryan Socash Sponsor - Wondrium » SOURCES https://www.facebook.com/groups/itshistory/ » NOTICE Some images may be used for illustrative purposes only - always reflecting the accurate time frame and content. Events of factual error / mispronounced word/spelling mistakes - retractions will be published in this section.