Confessions of a Recovering Engineer

Confessions of a Recovering EngineerUnlock the secrets of America's transportation system with 'Confessions of a Recovering Engineer: Transportation for a Strong Town'. This insightful book, authored by the esteemed Charles L. Marohn Jr., is a vital resource for anyone looking to understand how transportation infrastructure is designed, funded, and built. With a publication date of 2021 and an ISBN of 9781119699293, this BRAND NEW book features 272 pages of critical analysis and

Unlock the secrets of America's transportation system with 'Confessions of a Recovering Engineer: Transportation for a Strong Town'. This insightful book, authored by the esteemed Charles L. Marohn Jr., is a vital resource for anyone looking to understand how transportation infrastructure is designed, funded, and built. With a publication date of 2021 and an ISBN of 9781119699293, this BRAND NEW book features 272 pages of critical analysis and engaging case studies that reveal the transformation needed for modernizing transportation to better serve local communities.

In this essential guide, you'll examine why existing transportation systems often fail, with insightful real-world examples of damaging design choices and their impacts on everyday lives. Marohn offers a compelling exploration of best practices and grassroots approaches to spending less while achieving greater returns on transportation projects. Perfect for urban planners, engineers, local leaders, and engaged citizens, this book empowers you to advocate for safer, more efficient community designs.

Learn about the values intrinsic to transportation professions, the discrepancies between public priorities and engineering norms, and the strategies to alleviate traffic congestion without breaking the bank. As you dive into Marohn's thought-provoking narrative, you'll gain insights that are essential for anyone interested in the interplay between transportation design and community well-being.

Shipping is free for this item, with an expected delivery time of up to 6 weeks. Please note that once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781119699293
Year: 2021
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc (US)
Pages: 272


Description:


Discover insider secrets of how America™s transportation system is designed, funded, and built “ and how to make it work for your community


In Confessions of a Recovering Engineer: Transportation for a Strong Town, renowned speaker and author of Strong Towns Charles L. Marohn Jr. delivers an accessible and engaging exploration of America™s transportation system, laying bare the reasons why it no longer works as it once did, and how to modernize transportation to better serve local communities.


You™ll discover real-world examples of poor design choices and how those choices have dramatic and tragic effects on the lives of the people who use them. You™ll also find case studies and examples of design improvements that have revitalized communities and improved safety.


This important book shows you:


The values of the transportation professions, how they are applied in the design process, and how those priorities differ from those of the public.

How the standard approach to transportation ensures the maximum amount of traffic congestion possible is created each day, and how to fight that congestion on a budget.

Bottom-up techniques for spending less and getting higher returns on transportation projects, all while improving quality of life for residents.

Perfect for anyone interested in why transportation systems work “ and fail to work “ the way they do, Confessions of a Recovering Engineer is a fascinating insider™s peek behind the scenes of America™s transportation systems.