The road is a pathway that moves civilization. It is said the first roads were trails made by following animals. The world's oldest known paved road was constructed in Egypt sometime between 2600 and 2200 BC. Brick-paved streets appeared in India as early as 3000 BC. From about 312 BC, the Roman Empire built straight strong stone Roman roads throughout Europe and North Africa, in support of its military campaigns. At its peak, the Roman Empire was connected by 29 major roads moving out from Rome and covering 78,000 kilometers or 52,964 Roman miles of paved roads.

Roads move the people and commerce throughout Lorain County, day, and night around the clock. They are provided and serviced by layers of government for the benefit of all.