Monday, August 11, 2008

Navigating The Science (And Sociology) Of 'Traffic' : NPR

Navigating The Science (And Sociology) Of 'Traffic' : NPR

Vanderbilt's book Traffic: Why We Drive the Way We Do (and What It Says About Us) explores the sociology of driving — why roads are most congested on Saturdays, what percentage of traffic is drivers simply looking for parking, why new cars crash more often than old ones. The book is based on research and interviews with driving experts and traffic officials around the world.