First, we hear about the book “Killed by a Traffic Engineer” from author and traffic engineer Wes Marshall. Then, we learn about rail travel from travel agent Carole Burns.
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“Killed by a Traffic Engineer”
Almost four million people have died on U.S. roads since 1899, and traffic deaths are increasing. Author Wes Marshall says the way we design our roads is to blame. We hear more about the problem as we discuss his book, “Killed by a Traffic Engineer: Shatting the Delusion that Science Underlies Our Transportation System.”
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How to plan a vacation on a train
Summer is the perfect time for a vacation, but what if you hit the rails instead of the road? We cover all you need to know about taking a long distance trip on a train.
Find the deals Carole mentioned about the Rocky Mountaineer Southwest Season Finale here and here. And click to learn how Carole suggests you ship your golf bags or other luggage.
Episode Credits
- Larry Meiller Host
- Wes Marshall Guest
- Carole Burns Guest
- Jill Nadeau Executive Producer
- Clara Neupert Producer
- Jeff Robbins Technical Director
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