[hinckley buzzard]

The Interstate Highway System is "Infrastructure" at its best. The Constitution calls for the federal government to provide for the common defense (Interstates were sold as necessary for internal transport of military goods and personnel in case of invasion) and also to provide roads, canals etc.

Funded by government but built by the private sector, the Interstates opened up vast stretches of America to fast, efficient connection with the outside world, resulting in enormous economic growth and prosperity to regions otherwise left isolated.

Whatever funding scheme serves best to maintain this unique highway system, it will be worth it.

[sam_paine]

Whatever funding scheme serves best to maintain this unique highway system, it will be worth it.

Clearly there is a fuel price at which point shipping will be constrained via truck. And ebay and amazon will close shop sometime before then.