Roads That Matter

"Roads That Matter" examines the critical role of certain highways and corridors that serve multiple national purposes beyond just transporting traffic, such as supporting energy, security, and remote communities. Using Alaska’s Dalton Highway as a case study, the book explores the disparities in how these vital routes are funded, built, and maintained across federal, state, and local levels. It raises important questions about whether the responsibility for keeping nationally significant infrastructure operational should be aligned with its broader strategic importance. The book advocates for a new framework—National Strategic Infrastructure Corridors—to better recognize and sustain those routes that underpin America's security and economy.