Freeways, Reframed: A Practical Guide to Evaluating Removal, Redesign, and Modernization

The freeway debate keeps getting stuck in the same false choice: widen it or tear it down. Freeways, Reframed offers a more practical way to think.Written for planners, students, civic advocates, and curious readers, this book translates a complicated infrastructure debate into plain English without oversimplifying it. Instead of treating every freeway as the same, it shows readers how to evaluate a corridor based on what it actually does, who it serves, who bears its costs, and what happens when it changes.Inside, you’ll find a clear framework for asking better questions about freeway removal, redesign, retrofit, modernization, and long-term corridor planning. Read more