Move: Putting America's Infrastructure Back in the Lead

Move examines America's deteriorating infrastructure and transportation systems through research, interviews, and case studies. The book documents the current state of roads, bridges, railways, and airports while exploring how these systems impact economic growth and quality of life. Transportation policy expert Rosabeth Moss Kanter analyzes both public and private sector responses to infrastructure challenges. She presents examples of innovation and success from cities and organizations working to modernize their transportation networks. The book outlines strategies and solutions for bringing American infrastructure into the 21st century through technology, policy changes, and new funding models. Kanter includes perspectives from business leaders, government officials, and transportation experts. This work serves as both a warning about the consequences of neglected infrastructure and a blueprint for positive change. The central message emphasizes how transportation systems connect to broader issues of economic competitiveness, social equity, and environmental sustainability.

Readers found this book offers broad infrastructure analysis but lacks depth in specific solutions. The research and historical examples provide context for current infrastructure challenges, with readers appreciating Kanter's examination of transportation networks, smart cities, and public-private partnerships. Likes: - Clear explanations of complex infrastructure systems - Case studies from Boston, Miami, and other cities - Discussion of technology's role in modernization Dislikes: - Too focused on transportation vs other infrastructure types - Solutions described as vague and high-level - Writing style repetitive in places - Limited coverage of rural infrastructure needs Ratings: Goodreads: 3.6/5 (48 ratings) Amazon: 4.1/5 (31 ratings) Notable reader comment: "Strong on identifying problems but weak on practical solutions. More detail needed on funding mechanisms." - Amazon reviewer Several readers noted the book serves better as an overview of infrastructure challenges rather than a detailed policy blueprint.

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🔧 Author Rosabeth Moss Kanter spent four years researching America's infrastructure, traveling over 20,000 miles and interviewing hundreds of experts and officials across the country. 🚂 The book reveals that in 1980, America's infrastructure was ranked #1 in the world by the World Economic Forum, but by 2014 had fallen to #16. 🌉 Many of America's most iconic infrastructure projects, like the Golden Gate Bridge and Hoover Dam, were built during the Great Depression as part of public works programs to create jobs. 📊 The author is a Harvard Business School professor who has been named among the "50 most powerful women in the world" by The Times of London and one of the "50 most influential business thinkers" by Accenture and Thinkers 50. 🚗 The book explains how smart technology could reduce traffic congestion by up to 30% through real-time routing and smart parking systems, potentially saving billions in lost productivity.