Traffic: Why We Drive the Way We Do (and What It Says About Us) | List Price: $24.95
Discount Price: $13.15
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Binding: Hardcover
Release Date: 2008-07-29
Think beyond Traffic [Posted on 2008-12-31]
Keeping this simple Traffic for those of us not in the industry opens ones eyes to the human condition and response not only behind the wheel but around vehicles. This is a very compelling read which makes getting back into your car a new and eye opening experience. In this case TRAFFIC is good, and you may come to understand that vehicular Traffic too is not bad.
Fascinating! [Posted on 2009-01-03]
I'm a social psychologist by training, which may be why this book particularly appeals to me. I found it fascinating and enjoyed the authors wide-ranging research. There was information in this that I found useful in understanding other things in my life.
I have recommended this to several friends and have given it as a birthday present to someone concerned about quality of life issues in a major Asian city.
Eh, it could be worse, but it sure could be better [Posted on 2009-01-05]
If you've been following articles about traffic in newspapers, magazines, and on the web, there aren't a whole lot of shockers in the book. Vanderbilt assembles a mix of anecdotes and summaries of research results, but never really manages to make the connections between them that I expect in a book. He has 402 pages to make a difference, to really explain the big picture of congestion, how it affects us, and how we can fix it -- alas, he just kinda wiffs it.
On the other hand, it's a quick read and it's reasonably well-written. I certainly picked up some new information. (For instance, I'd never heard of DriveCam -- what a cool gadget!)
Great study in behavior [Posted on 2009-01-06]
This book is a great study on what motivates people to do or not do certain things. I highly recommend this book if having a better understanding of people is what you are looking for. Tom presents a very thorough look at how we behave in traffic and how the traffic engineers try to control us while in traffic. He also looks across different cultures and see how culture plays a big part. Overall I highly recommend this book to everyone that drives a car or rides in one (the back seat is safer, by the way!) Two thumbs up!
Traffic Wise [Posted on 2009-01-08]
Concisely written and presented in a manner that is easy to understand for those of us who drive in traffic or work in the transportation industry. Insightful, smart conclusions that keep the reader engaged.
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