{"title":"Robert W. Poole","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the insightful works of Robert W. Poole, a pioneer in transportation policy and infrastructure reform. With a focus on finance and investment, Poole's writings delve into the complexities of modern highway systems and propose innovative solutions to reshape transportation in America. His thought-provoking book, \u003cem\u003eRethinking America's Highways\u003c\/em\u003e, is a testament to his expertise and visionary approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRobert W. Poole brings a wealth of knowledge drawn from years of experience in the field and presents ideas that challenge conventional perspectives on highway management and funding. His works are essential reads for anyone interested in understanding the future of transportation economics and public policy. Whether you're a finance professional, a transportation enthusiast, or simply curious about infrastructure reform, Poole's books provide valuable insights and a compelling narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rethinking-americas-highways-by-robert-w-poole-9780226557571","title":"Rethinking America's Highways","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmericans spend hours every day sitting in traffic. And the roads they idle on are often rough and potholed, their exits, tunnels, guardrails, and bridges in terrible disrepair. According to transportation expert Robert Poole, this congestion and deterioration are outcomes of the way America provides its highways. Our twentieth-century model overly politicises highway investment decisions, short-changing maintenance and often investing in projects whose costs exceed their benefits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eRethinking America’s Highways\u003c\/i\u003e, Poole examines how our current model of state-owned highways came about and why it is failing to satisfy its customers. He argues for a new model that treats highways themselves as public utilities—like electricity, telephones, and water supply. If highways were provided commercially, Poole argues, people would pay for highways based on how much they used, and the companies would issue revenue bonds to invest in facilities people were willing to pay for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eArguing for highway investments to be motivated by economic rather than political factors, this book makes a carefully-reasoned and well-documented case for a new approach to highways that is sure to inform future decisions and policies for U.S. infrastructure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000727847148,"sku":"9780226557571","price":60.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/17803993482268.jpg?v=1763300867"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/robert-w-poole.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}