The Case to Remove a Freeway: Akron Edition

How the Akron Innerbelt Failed the City—And What Comes Next

The average driver sees an empty bike lane and thinks, "What a waste of space." But that same scrutiny is never applied to car infrastructure—where overbuilt highways, unused parking lots, and empty roads are rarely considered excessive.

And yet, many freeways built over 50 years ago make little sense today. If anything, they should be rethought entirely.