The freeway revolts

The mid-century freeway boom sparks a backlash. Communities across the country that are slated to be demolished for freeways start fighting back. In San Diego, activists organize a campaign to stop a highway from destroying their predominantly Black and Latino neighborhood. Changes in Sacramento also push Caltrans in a new direction. San Diego Magazine article on Cabrillo Freeway widening: https://cdn.kpbs.org/93/87/314066f54748938933f0147bf169/163-widening-article.pdf