Confessions of a Recovering Engineer: Transportation for a Strong Town

Charles L. Marohn Jr. explores the design, funding, and building of the Americas transportation system in his book, Confessions of a Recovering Engineer: Transportation for a Strong Town. He reveals why it no longer works as it once did and how to modernize it to better serve local communities, using real-world examples and case studies.

Format: Hardback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 03 September 2021
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

In his book, "Confessions of a Recovering Engineer: Transportation for a Strong Town," renowned speaker and author Charles L. Marohn Jr. delves into the intricate details of the American transportation system, shedding light on its past, present, and potential future. Through an accessible and engaging narrative, Marohn explores why the system no longer functions effectively and offers practical solutions for modernizing transportation to better serve local communities.

One of the key insights in the book is the recognition of the values held by the transportation professions and how these values differ from those of the public. Marohn highlights how the standard approach to transportation, which focuses solely on maximizing traffic congestion, often leads to negative consequences for residents. He provides practical strategies for combating congestion on a budget, emphasizing the importance of bottom-up techniques that prioritize spending less while achieving higher returns on transportation projects.

Confessions of a Recovering Engineer offers valuable insights for anyone interested in understanding why transportation systems work and fail to work as they do. It provides a fascinating insiders peek behind the scenes of the American transportation system, revealing the challenges and opportunities that exist for improving the quality of life for residents. Whether you are a community leader, policymaker, or simply a concerned citizen, this book is a must-read for anyone seeking to make a positive impact on the future of transportation in America.

Weight: 550g
Dimension: 161 x 235 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781119699293