The Transportation Right of Way

<p><strong>Rethinking Transportation Design Operation and Regulation</strong></p><p></p><p>Too often transportation systems fail the very people they are meant to serve. Although engineers and policymakers design systems based on industry standards real-world users-drivers cyclists and pedestrians-face hazards that are often overlooked. From poorly maintained winter roads to a misalignment in expected versus actual usage due to human factors these oversights put lives at risk.</p><p></p><p>Forensic transportation engineer Robert Gilchrist evaluates conventional thinking in transportation engineering through a human lens. By discussing the disconnect between industry standards and real-world conditions he encourages a user-centric approach-one that considers human factors environmental challenges and the true cost of system failures. Through case studies regulation analysis and expert insights he challenges current practice and supports an adjustment of baseline thinking to improve safety and decision-making.</p><p></p><p>With decades of experience investigating transportation failures Gilchrist provides a compelling accessible guide for engineers policymakers lawyers and system users alike to inspire safer smarter transportation systems.</p>