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Killed by a Traffic Engineer
Book • 2024
Wes Marshall's "Killed by a Traffic Engineer" is a critical examination of the American transportation system, arguing that prioritizing mobility over safety has led to numerous preventable deaths.
The book challenges the notion that scientific principles guide road design and construction, revealing how flawed priorities and a lack of comprehensive safety considerations result in dangerous infrastructure.
Marshall exposes the systemic issues that contribute to traffic fatalities, advocating for a fundamental shift in approach to prioritize safety and reduce the tragic loss of life on American roads.
The book's analysis extends beyond technical details, exploring the broader societal implications of prioritizing speed and convenience over human safety.
Ultimately, it calls for a radical rethinking of how roads are designed and built in the United States.
The book challenges the notion that scientific principles guide road design and construction, revealing how flawed priorities and a lack of comprehensive safety considerations result in dangerous infrastructure.
Marshall exposes the systemic issues that contribute to traffic fatalities, advocating for a fundamental shift in approach to prioritize safety and reduce the tragic loss of life on American roads.
The book's analysis extends beyond technical details, exploring the broader societal implications of prioritizing speed and convenience over human safety.
Ultimately, it calls for a radical rethinking of how roads are designed and built in the United States.
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Recommended by Jessie Singer as an excellent resource for understanding the high number of road deaths.
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