Trivia Tuesday, March 10
Last week's answer
Question: As the Roads & Bridges' team takes a road trip to CONEXPO/CON-AGG this week, it is only fitting that we dive into the show's history. Now the largest trade show in North America, it originated from humble beginnings. When the very first "Road Show" (the predecessor to ConExpo) was held in 1909, where was it located and how many exhibitors were there?
Answer: Columbus, Ohio, with 40 exhibitors
The inaugural CONEXPO/CON-AGG, formerly known as the Road Show, had humble roots, launching with 40 machinery manufacturers who displayed what was then referred to as hazardous equipment. The total size of the show was 40,000 square feet, a fraction of the 2026 event that saw 140,000 attendees and spanned 3 million square feet.