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1947
The Collier-Burns Act was passed and provided $76 million annually for new highway construction. Gas and diesel taxes were raised by 1-1/2 cents a gallon and driver license and registration fees were increased. The Division of Highways was reorganized to deal with the greater volume of work the act generated.
1940
The Arroyo-Seco Parkway, California and the US’ first freeway, was dedicated on December 30, 1940. This project marked the beginning of the freeway era in the Golden State.