Cool Book Club
In honor of Transit Month, our September book is Confessions of a Recovering Engineer: Transportation for a Strong Town.
Introducing a Special Transit Edition of the Cool Book Club
Calling all transit wonks and Clipper Card newbies: grab a drink and join the conversation to celebrate Transit Month. Cool Books has a transit theme in September: we'll be talking through big ideas about how our streets, roads, and transit systems shape daily life, inspired by Confessions of a Recovering Engineer: Transportation for a Strong Town.
Skimmed the book, read the whole thing, or are just curious? All are welcome!
Want to take the next step to see how these ideas show up locally in real life? Save the date for Friday, September 4th at 11:00 AM for Read and Ride. We’ll ride the Route 11 bus together with Petaluma Transit Division Manager, Maria Arce, to enjoy the view and keep the conversation going.
About the Book
In Confessions of a Recovering Engineer: Transportation for a Strong Town, author and urbanist Charles L. Marohn, Jr. delivers an accessible and engaging exploration of America's transportation system. He lays bare the reasons why transit no longer works as it once did, and envisions how to modernize transportation to better serve local communities.
In the book, you’ll discover real-world examples of poor transportation design choices that have had dramatic and tragic effects. You'll also find examples of design improvements that have revitalized communities and improved safety.
Get your copy & start reading:
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