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Erick Guerra
Professor of regional planning and associate dean for research at the University of Pennsylvania's Weitzman School of Design, and author of Overbuilt: The High Costs and Low Rewards of U.S. Highway Construction.
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Oct 27, 2025
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Why America Can't Stop Building Highways We Don't Need
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Erick Guerra, a regional planning professor and author of "Overbuilt," dives deep into America's obsession with highway construction. He discusses how we've expanded urban highway lanes by 75% since the 1990s despite the Interstate Highway System being 'complete.' Erick highlights the significant influence of engineers on highway routing and funding incentives that drive unnecessary expansions. He also explores the negative impacts on urban safety and land value, advocating for a rethink of our highway-centric approach to city planning.
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