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Seventy years after the Interstate Highway System was created, its impact on America's economy, mobility, and safety remains extraordinary. But as this milestone reminds us, one of our nation's greatest infrastructure achievements now faces growing congestion, aging infrastructure, and the need for significant reinvestment.
The latest coverage from American Journal of Transportation, AJOT highlights the findings of TRIP's new report, which examines both the remarkable benefits the Interstate System continues to deliver and the challenges ahead.
Read the article here:https://www.ajot.com/news/at-70-years-old-the-u.s-interstate-highway-system-delivers-vital-benefits-but-faces-severe-congestion-and-decay

This morning TRIP released our latest report, which included targeted data for over 20 states, including North Carolina. Thank you 828newsnow for this excellent article, Carolinas AGC, NC Aggregates Association, North Carolina Department of Transportation, and North Carolina Chamber for supporting this release. https://tripnet.org/reports/americas-interstate-highway-system-at-70-north-carolina-news-release-06-24-2026/

From daily commutes to regional freight routes, North Carolina’s aging interstate system is under increasing pressure as traffic grows. Read more in the comments ↓

TRIP By the Numbers: 2026 Media Impact (So Far)

The conversation around transportation infrastructure continues to grow, and TRIP is helping lead it.

Through the first half of 2026, TRIP research has generated:

📰 688 news stories
📡 200 independent media outlets
👥 207.8 million people reached
💰 $15.9 million in earned media value

Our work has been featured across print, digital, radio, podcasts, and editorial pages nationwide-helping policymakers, stakeholders, and the public better understand the critical transportation challenges and opportunities facing our nation.

Thank you to our partners who help amplify data-driven transportation research and keep infrastructure issues at the forefront of the national conversation.