The Worthy Nuisance: The Subterranean Arterial Network (SAN) and the End of the Highway Crisis

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Mahendra Jagir

The Worthy Nuisance

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The Subterranean Arterial Network (SAN) and the End of the Highway Crisis

Mahendra Jagir

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Studio of Books LLC
10 April 2026

Pollution control; Transport technology & trades

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A Worthy Nuisance proposes a groundbreaking solution to one of the world's most pressing infrastructure challenges: the overwhelming strain of freight transportation on highways, cities, and the environment. By introducing the Subterranean Arterial Network (SAN)-an underground, high-speed freight system powered by advanced maglev technology and renewable energy-the book reimagines how global trade can move efficiently without disrupting life above ground. This visionary blueprint reveals how relocating heavy logistics beneath the surface could restore highways, reduce pollution, and create a cleaner, quieter future for generations to come.

Mahendra Jagir is an American citizen, born in Fiji, whose life is a testament to the power of persistence. Driven by a lifelong dream to take to the skies, he overcame significant obstacles to become a pilot, a journey of faith and grit that he chronicled in his debut work, My Dream, My Destiny.

Today, Jagir applies that same high-altitude perspective to the challenges facing our planet. As a visionary, he is focused on developing a more sustainable, subterranean, and interconnected global future. His writing-ranging from My Dream, My Destiny to the forward-looking The Cognitive Development: A New Era-seeks to balance technological advancement with environmental stewardship.

Above all, Mahendra is a grandfather. He dedicates his vision and his work to Dustin, Matthew, Georgia, and Jolie, striving to ensure that the ""Silent Seeds"" he plants today grow into a stable and thriving world for their generation.

By: Mahendra Jagir
Imprint: Studio of Books LLC
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 7mm
Weight: 186g
ISBN: 9781970283594
ISBN 10: 1970283599
Pages: 96
Publication Date: 10 April 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active