Justice and the Interstates

”[Justice and the Interstates], at once shocking and unsurprising, offers fresh and readable insights into the racism built into American cities and why building a more just society may require tearing down some highways….The book’s contribution is unique and valuable, blending racial justice advocacy, scholarly analysis, and visionary creativity.“– “Technology & Culture”“This collection of essays challenges us to confront the history of politics and race that built America’s highways. Justice and the Interstates is a must-read for government officials, transportation policymakers, scholars, and anyone who travels in a car – that is, everybody.”–Sarah A. Seo, Professor of Law, Columbia Law School, author of “Policing the Open Road: How Cars Transformed American Freedom”

Ryan Reft is a historian of the Modern U.S. in the Manuscript Division at the Library of Congress. Since 2017, he has worked as senior co-editor of the Urban History Association’s blog, The Metropole.

Amanda Phillips de Lucas is a social scientist and environmental historian. She studies infrastructure, highways, environmental justice, and social movements.

Rebecca Retzlaff is a professor in the Community Planning Program and director of the Academic Sustainability Program at Auburn University. She formerly worked as a planner with the City of Detroit and in the Research Department of the American Planning Association.