Gridlock: Why We're Stuck in Traffic and What to Do About it by Randal O'Toole (

Description: Gridlock by Randal O'Toole Americans are the most mobile society in history, yet their transportation system is on the verge of collapse. OToole explains how the nation got itself into such a mess and offers solutions for improving methods of transportation that will benefit everyone. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Americans are the most mobile society in history, yet our transportation system is on the verge of collapse. Traffic congestion today is five times worse than it was 25 years ago. Many of our bridges are in desperate need of replacement. Worst of all, many transportation planners believe their job is to make congestion worse in order to discourage mobility. Gridlock reveals how we got into this mess and how we can fix it. The United States has two paths before it. Some say we should build an expensive network of high-speed trains and urban rail transit lines that will mainly serve a narrow elite. Gridlock argues instead that we should focus on improving methods of transportation that will increase everyones mobility and pay for themselves, whether its cars, buses, planes, or trains. Author Biography Reforming the Forest Service contributes a completely new view to the current debate on the management of our national forests. Randal OToole argues that poor management is an institutional problem; he shows that economic inefficiencies and environmental degradation are the inevitable result of the well-intentioned but poorly designed laws that govern the Forest Service. Reforming the Forest Service proposes sweeping reforms in the structure of the agency and new budgetary incentives as the best way to improve management. This book is a must reading for environmentalists, academics, forest po Long Description Americans are the most mobile society in history, yet their transportation system is on the verge of collapse. OToole explains how the nation got itself into such a mess and offers solutions for improving methods of transportation that will benefit everyone. Details ISBN1935308238 Author Randal OToole Short Title GRIDLOCK Language English ISBN-10 1935308238 ISBN-13 9781935308232 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2010 Imprint Cato Institute,U.S. Place of Publication Washington DC Country of Publication United States Illustrations Yes Publication Date 2010-01-16 NZ Release Date 2010-01-16 US Release Date 2010-01-16 UK Release Date 2010-01-16 Subtitle Why Were Stuck in Traffic and What to Do About it Pages 232 Publisher Cato Institute,U.S. DEWEY 388.0973 Audience General AU Release Date 2010-01-15 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137167318;

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