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

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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. Support the Channel by becoming a member 👉 https://youtube.com/channel/UCzIZ8HrzDgc-pNQDUG6avBA/join 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 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2NN2rktA4yMZ4vmNaA3KpsS5KXLj3xVN » Subscribe: https://youtube.com/@ITSHISTORY?sub_confirmation=1 » Listen podcasts: https://ffm.bio/itshistory » CONTACT For brands, agencies, and sponsorships: [email protected] » DISCLAIMER Some media elements in this video are used under the fair use provisions of U.S. copyright law (Title 17, Section 107) for purposes of commentary, criticism, and education. If you believe your image or content was used in a way that violates your rights, please contact us at [email protected] » 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.