Modern traffic engineering prioritizes the automobile. What does that mean for you? It means streets are expanded to allow for higher motorist speeds at the expense of people walking or riding a bicycle. Safe transportation should begin with the most vulnerable users -- pedestrians and bicyclists. When non-motorized traffic moves safely, everything else falls into place. This short presentation highlights some of the glaring problems with modernist traffic engineering. There are certainly exceptions to these rules. But tragically, in 2015, these are still the rules.

1. How to be a
RESPECTABLE
TRAFFIC ENGINEER
5 easy steps

2. Based on
almost 20 years
of observation.
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Andy

3. 01

4. The Solution
5 easy steps
Before talking with people
about their ideas for a great
community, have the answer
ready. The answer is more car
lanes and bigger intersections.

5. 02

6. The Research
5 easy steps
Gather studies from other
engineers that support
THE SOLUTION. Avoid so-called
walkability studies.

7. 03

8. The Analysis
5 easy steps
Select computer program to
generate the results to support
THE SOLUTION. Change default
settings as necessary.

9. 04

10. The Report
5 easy steps
Engineering reports are not
intended to be understood by
citizens. Maximize jargon,
matrices, and appendices.

11. 05

12. The Outreach
5 easy steps
Hold a public hearing on a night
when most people will choose
to stay home. They can't handle
THE SOLUTION.

13. is this for real?

14. YES.Status quo
traffic engineering is
bad for your health.
They will not help you
walk across the street.

15. Want to learn more?
Check out the
original video series
www.WalkLobby.tv

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