How Traffic Engineering Made America’s Streets Deadly
The Strong Towns Podcast
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Reassessing Traffic Engineering: A Historical Perspective
This chapter explores the evolution of traffic engineering, highlighting early uncertainties and the experimental nature of pioneers in the field. It critiques the reliance on outdated practices and emphasizes the need for empirical research to inform modern urban planning. Personal anecdotes reveal the disconnect between small town and metropolitan infrastructure, urging a reevaluation of established norms and the importance of critical assessment in traffic safety and design.
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