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Searching for Solutions to Ohio's Roadway Woes

Season 1 Episode 7

From WGTE in Ohio: With aging bridges and roads deteriorating at alarming rates, Ohio is looking to higher gas taxes to increase funding for infrastructure maintenance. Examine the historical influences that have led to today’s infrastructure problems and the various innovative solutions being considered by the Ohio government.

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