MBR: The Transportation Shelf
Midwest Book Review
Alco Locomotives
Brian Solomon
Voyageur Press
400 First Avenue North Suite 300, Minneapolis, MN 55401
9780760333389, $40.00 www.voyageurpress.com
ALCO LOCOMOTIVES is a pick for any library strong in railroad and
transportation history. It's the first comprehensive, illustrated
history of the Alco and follows its development from its founding
company in 1848 to its evolution through 1969. Packed with color
locomotive photos and history, this survey of both contemporary and
vintage locomotives is a 'must' for any avid rail buff.
Gridlock
Randal O'Toole
Cato Institute
1000 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington DC 20001
9781935308232, $24.95 www.cato.org
GRIDLOCK: WHY WE'RE STUCK IN TRAFFIC AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT analyzes
the common urban problem of traffic congestion and makes a case for
reducing congestion by improving methods of transportation that will
increase everyone's mobility and pay for themselves. A range of ideas
and policy recommendations on how to change the transportation system
makes this a powerful pick for any college-level library strong in
urban transportation challenges.
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