Figure 1.9 shows the Interstate Highway system as proposed for new England. As in the case oities Nevada, there are close similarities to the rail pattern in general outline. New york, albay, and montreal again funcrion as major gateways, with poughkeepsie as a lesser gateway. the new york-Boston, Albany-boston, and Connecticut valley trunk line are still evident. The differences are the northern extensions to maine, new hampshire, and Vermont, primarily oriented to tourist travel. there is also a tendency for the highway gateways and nodes to bypass the major cities. They are located close to these cities, but seldom in them.