The Largest Abandoned Subway in the World - EXPLAINED

Get your Ekster Wallet now! Our viewers will enjoy 20% off. https://shop.ekster.com/itshistory Cincinnati's subway was one of the most ambitious projects in North America. It was designed to link the populous downtown, with the Ohio River Valley, and then onward to the east and west suburbs. There was a long-term plan to extend it all the way to Indiana. But what happened? Why did Cincinnati, who had a world-class mass transit system in place, build an expensive highway called I-75 instead? Support the Channel by becoming a member 👉    / @itshistory   IT’S HISTORY - Weekly tales of American Urban Decay as presented by your host Ryan Socash.    • IT'S HISTORY 🔥 Trending   » Subscribe:    / @itshistory   » Listen podcasts: https://ffm.bio/itshistory » CONTACT For brands, agencies, and sponsorships: [email protected] » DISCLAIMER Some media elements in this video are used under the fair use provisions of U.S. copyright law (Title 17, Section 107) for purposes of commentary, criticism, and education. If you believe your image or content was used in a way that violates your rights, please contact us at [email protected] » CREDIT Sponsor - Ekster Scriptwriter - Imana Schoch Editor - Sebastian Ripoll Host - Ryan Socash » SOURCES   / itshistory   » NOTICE Some images may be used for illustrative purposes only - always reflecting the accurate time frame and content. Events of factual error / mispronounced word/spelling mistakes - retractions will be published in this section.