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William Barclay Parsons (1859-1932) is best known for his work designing the New York City subway system more than 100 years ago. He was also a renowned military engineer (commanding the legendary Eleventh Engineers Regiment in World War I), a prolific author, a respected community leader, and a consultant for transportation systems around the world. He modeled his belief that the complexity of designing and building modern infrastructure demanded engineers who were managers as well as technicians.

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2006-1

TR News

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Construction engineering; Construction management; Subways; Tunneling

William Barclay Parsons

New York (New York)

Bridges and other structures; Construction; Highways; Public Transportation

TRIS, TRB

Apr 21 2006 9:35AM

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• Research Pays Off: Bikeways to Prosperity: Assessing the Economic Impact of Bicycle Facilities
• The Dramatic Failure of U.S. Traffic Safety Policy: Engineering Is Important, Public Policy Is Crucial