Killed by a Traffic Engineer : Shattering the Delusion That Science Underlies Our Transportation System / Wes Marshall.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Marshall, Wes, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Traffic engineering--United States.

Traffic engineering.

Traffic engineering--United States--Safety measures--21st century.

Traffic engineering--United States--History--20th century.

Transportation--United States--History.

Transportation.

Transportation--United States--Safety measures.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (426 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Washington, DC : Island Press, [2024]

Summary:

Killed by a Traffic Engineer by Wesley Marshall critically examines the practices and underlying principles of traffic engineering. Marshall contends that the long-standing standards and methods used by traffic engineers often fail to enhance safety and efficiency, instead contributing to higher accident rates and hazardous conditions for pedestrians. The book addresses the disconnect between engineering practices and research findings, highlighting the need for reform in traffic management. Written for both professionals in the field and the general public, the book combines serious critique with wit to expose flaws and suggest practical improvements in traffic systems. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Front Cover

About Island Press

Subscribe

Title Page

Copyright

Contents

Part 1: What Are We Doing Here?

Chapter 1: Bad Medicine

Chapter 2: Deal or No Deal

Chapter 3: Murder Incorporated

Chapter 4: Hand-Me-Downs

Chapter 5: Passing the Buck

Chapter 6: Won’t Someone Please Think of the Children?

Chapter 7: Little Lies

Chapter 8: Science versus Faith

Chapter 9: Killed by a Traffic Engineer?

Chapter 10: The Three E’s

Chapter 11: You Could Learn a Lot from a Dummy

Chapter 12: License to Drive

Chapter 13: Good Cop, Bad Cop

Chapter 14: Can We Fix It?

Chapter 15: Fast Times

Chapter 16: Safety for Whom?

Chapter 17: Full of Hot Air

Chapter 18: How Much Is Your Life Worth?

Chapter 19: The Cost of Doing Business

Chapter 20: Do Better, Be Better

Part 2: Mismeasuring Safety

Chapter 21: The Relativity of Safety

Chapter 22: Exposing Exposure Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

9781642833317

1642833312

OCLC:

1429234397