The Perfect Transport

and the science of why you can't have it

Michal Paszkiewicz

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Cricetus Cricetus
24 February 2023

Popular science; Transport planning & policy; Environmental science, engineering & technology; Transport: general interest

What has the prisoner's dilemma got to do with road traffic? Could we replace our trains with rollercoasters? Would putting spikes on steering wheels decrease road collisions? These questions (and a bunch of others) will be explored, introducing you to some basic concepts of transport science. A variety of thought experiments will be subjected to the limits of physics, engineering, economics, and psychology. This will show why the transport we already have is in fact an immense success!

Transport is a sector that affects the everyday life of most people and needs to be continually funded, reviewed and improved to sustain civilisation. This book will arm you with the tools needed to tear political propaganda to pieces as politicians push for transport solutions based on ideology rather than facts.

By: Michal Paszkiewicz
Imprint: Cricetus Cricetus
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm,
ISBN: 9781739314521
ISBN 10: 1739314522
Pages: 200
Publication Date: 24 February 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Worked in the Transport industry for 7 years. First for Transport for London, and then making nautical chart mobile applications for C-MAP, Simrad, B&G and Lowrance.