"A recent study found the problem is centuries, not just decades old. Diarists between the mid-1600s and 1820 recorded their experiences about the quality of roads they were travelling."
"Academics at the University of Cambridge and University of California examined the diaries of 100 people using a mapping software which digitised journeys amounting to nearly 350,000 miles."
"The diarists used words such as execrable, insufferable, vile, detestable, ruinous and dangerous to describe their negative experiences of roads."
"This is the first study to focus on the road user experience, Professor Dan Bogart said. Diaries give us unique insight into how things changed on the roads."
The Independent focuses on essential topics like reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech, ensuring factual reporting. A recent study reveals that pothole issues date back centuries, with historical diaries documenting road quality. Researchers from Cambridge and California analyzed 100 diaries, revealing negative descriptions of roads. This study highlights the evolution of road travel, particularly the significant improvements brought by the turnpike system in the eighteenth century, which enhanced road maintenance and user experience.
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