Motor Road Transport For Commercial Purposes
(Liquid Fuel, Steam, Electricity)

X INTRODUCTION We have been familiar for so long with our very com- plete road system that we are apt to forget the large sums of money that have been expended on its initial construction and subsequent maintenance. The years of war have shown how continued abnormal traffic and neglect of upkeep lead to the destruction of road surfaces, and how road transport suffers from having to operate over bad or destroyed roads. It is to the advantage, therefore, of the road user to see that money is available for the expense of upkeep of the roads, for the benefit of good road surface to him is inestimable, resulting as it does in reduced costs of vehicle operation. The collection and tabulation of the data so ably set forth by the author in this volume represent a laborious task, the successful accomplishment of which places in our hands an instrument and guide of outstanding value. In the growing stress of modern life such instruments are becoming every day more indispensable, and speak- ing for myself and hosts of fellow-students, I gladly and gratefully welcome Mr. Phillimore’s contribution to the Library of Transport. HENRY P. MAYBURY.