Sam Schwartz
Encyclopedia
Samuel I. Schwartz, a.k.a. Gridlock Sam, is one of the leading transportation engineers in the United States
, and is widely believed to be the man responsible for popularizing the phrase gridlock
. Educated at Brooklyn College
and the University of Pennsylvania
, he originally worked as a cabbie
. He eventually held the second-in-command post of Deputy Commissioner in New York City
's transportation department for many years and now operates as a private consultant.
One of Gridlock Sam's newest developments is that of a plan to enhance truck traffic along the Detroit-Windsor
border. Today he gives advice in his own column in New York City
's Daily News
. He answers questions by mail and alerts readers about traffic
patterns.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, and is widely believed to be the man responsible for popularizing the phrase gridlock
Gridlock
The term gridlock is defined as "A state of severe road congestion arising when continuous queues of vehicles block an entire network of intersecting streets, bringing traffic in all directions to a complete standstill; a traffic jam of this kind." The term originates from a situation possible in...
. Educated at Brooklyn College
Brooklyn College
Brooklyn College is a senior college of the City University of New York, located in Brooklyn, New York, United States.Established in 1930 by the New York City Board of Higher Education, the College had its beginnings as the Downtown Brooklyn branches of Hunter College and the City College of New...
and the University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
The University of Pennsylvania is a private, Ivy League university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Penn is the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States,Penn is the fourth-oldest using the founding dates claimed by each institution...
, he originally worked as a cabbie
Cabbie
Cabbie may refer to:* A taxicab driver* A Lee C Kearns, a.k.a The Cabbie the stand up comedian and vantriloquist* Lee Mroszak, a.k.a. Crazy Cabbie, deejay and former regular guest on The Howard Stern Show* Cabbie Richards, Canadian TV personality...
. He eventually held the second-in-command post of Deputy Commissioner in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
's transportation department for many years and now operates as a private consultant.
One of Gridlock Sam's newest developments is that of a plan to enhance truck traffic along the Detroit-Windsor
Windsor, Ontario
Windsor is the southernmost city in Canada and is located in Southwestern Ontario at the western end of the heavily populated Quebec City – Windsor Corridor. It is within Essex County, Ontario, although administratively separated from the county government. Separated by the Detroit River, Windsor...
border. Today he gives advice in his own column in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
's Daily News
New York Daily News
The Daily News of New York City is the fourth most widely circulated daily newspaper in the United States with a daily circulation of 605,677, as of November 1, 2011....
. He answers questions by mail and alerts readers about traffic
Traffic
Traffic on roads may consist of pedestrians, ridden or herded animals, vehicles, streetcars and other conveyances, either singly or together, while using the public way for purposes of travel...
patterns.