Comments on: Who can read these signs? http://www.aaroads.com/blog/2007/11/22/who-can-read-these-signs/ Road news. Pictures. Crazed ranting. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 06:24:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: spinner http://www.aaroads.com/blog/2007/11/22/who-can-read-these-signs/comment-page-1/#comment-94639 spinner Fri, 30 Apr 2010 20:44:01 +0000 http://www.aaroads.com/blog/?p=132#comment-94639 Just something near and dear to my heart. As a multigenerational Kentuckian, I can assuredly say that most of her inhabitants consider themselves southerners, we would actually be offended if someone thought otherwise. These are some Southern features in which Kentucky is known for. Some climates in far Eastern Kentucky are considered temperate, however for the most parts of the state a humid subtropical climate is present, the northern tier however is in a transitional zone. Quintessential southern fare such as, sweet tea, greens and beans, cornbread, coca-cola, and of course fried chicken, are served all over the state North, South, East or West. The lyrically beautiful dialect of the natives. The Kentucky Derby, (how much more southern can we get there?). Although the Union did not accept Kentucky as a secessionist state, there were a number of residents who created a confederate government in Western and South Central Kentucky. The Confederate government acknowledged Kentucky as a sister state and admitted her to the Confederacy on December 10, 1861. Most people do not know that the 13'th star on the confederate flag represents Kentucky. Just something near and dear to my heart. As a multigenerational Kentuckian, I can assuredly say that most of her inhabitants consider themselves southerners, we would actually be offended if someone thought otherwise. These are some Southern features in which Kentucky is known for. Some climates in far Eastern Kentucky are considered temperate, however for the most parts of the state a humid subtropical climate is present, the northern tier however is in a transitional zone. Quintessential southern fare such as, sweet tea, greens and beans, cornbread, coca-cola, and of course fried chicken, are served all over the state North, South, East or West. The lyrically beautiful dialect of the natives. The Kentucky Derby, (how much more southern can we get there?). Although the Union did not accept Kentucky as a secessionist state, there were a number of residents who created a confederate government in Western and South Central Kentucky. The Confederate government acknowledged Kentucky as a sister state and admitted her to the Confederacy on December 10, 1861. Most people do not know that the 13′th star on the confederate flag represents Kentucky.

]]> By: Alex http://www.aaroads.com/blog/2007/11/22/who-can-read-these-signs/comment-page-1/#comment-92128 Alex Thu, 18 Feb 2010 02:10:58 +0000 http://www.aaroads.com/blog/?p=132#comment-92128 I wrote this before I even saw the Parkway shields in person, and after several experiences with these signs, I stand by my thoughts on their illegibility. I wrote this before I even saw the Parkway shields in person, and after several experiences with these signs, I stand by my thoughts on their illegibility.

]]> By: Andrew http://www.aaroads.com/blog/2007/11/22/who-can-read-these-signs/comment-page-1/#comment-92127 Andrew Thu, 18 Feb 2010 01:30:53 +0000 http://www.aaroads.com/blog/?p=132#comment-92127 I don't know why you are vilfying these parkways. I have utilized them for years and the shields are more than legible. Great work on related topics however. I don’t know why you are vilfying these parkways. I have utilized them for years and the shields are more than legible. Great work on related topics however.

]]> By: H.B. Elkins http://www.aaroads.com/blog/2007/11/22/who-can-read-these-signs/comment-page-1/#comment-33586 H.B. Elkins Fri, 18 Jan 2008 16:07:22 +0000 http://www.aaroads.com/blog/?p=132#comment-33586 http://www.millenniumhwy.net/new_signs_ky_2007/new_signs_ky_2007.html Lots of photos of the new parkway signs. Elsewhere on my site I have photos of most of the old-style parkway signs. Mr. Delery, I would love to see any photos you have from Kentucky. As for KY"s geography -- most here think we're in the Southeast. The University of Kentucky's athletic teams play in the Southeastern Conference. http://www.millenniumhwy.net/new_signs_ky_2007/new_signs_ky_2007.html

Lots of photos of the new parkway signs. Elsewhere on my site I have photos of most of the old-style parkway signs.

Mr. Delery, I would love to see any photos you have from Kentucky.

As for KY”s geography — most here think we’re in the Southeast. The University of Kentucky’s athletic teams play in the Southeastern Conference.

]]> By: Chris Lokken http://www.aaroads.com/blog/2007/11/22/who-can-read-these-signs/comment-page-1/#comment-28837 Chris Lokken Sat, 24 Nov 2007 04:52:26 +0000 http://www.aaroads.com/blog/?p=132#comment-28837 Kentucky as Southeast or Midwest? That's a toughie. I would probably say Midwest, however. Kentucky as Southeast or Midwest? That’s a toughie. I would probably say Midwest, however.

]]> By: Justin http://www.aaroads.com/blog/2007/11/22/who-can-read-these-signs/comment-page-1/#comment-28645 Justin Fri, 23 Nov 2007 05:09:39 +0000 http://www.aaroads.com/blog/?p=132#comment-28645 Stars and Bars = Southeast Stars and Bars = Southeast

]]> By: Stéphane Dumas http://www.aaroads.com/blog/2007/11/22/who-can-read-these-signs/comment-page-1/#comment-28576 Stéphane Dumas Thu, 22 Nov 2007 12:04:33 +0000 http://www.aaroads.com/blog/?p=132#comment-28576 Midwest or Southeast? That's the question to quote Shakespeare ;-) I guess I could said then Western and Northern Kentucky are part of the Midwest while Southern and Eastern Kentucky (or Southeastern KY) are part of the Southeast. I'm glad to see some of these issues lessened with I-69 (as well as I-66), now the apparition of 3di of I-69 and I-66 will help the situation as well. But the best would be the rerouting of some state and US highways at some parkways (US 62 for the Western Kentucky pkwy and Blue Grass Pkwy for example) or putting the secret/unsigned numbers of the parkways <b>signed</b>! Midwest or Southeast? That’s the question to quote Shakespeare ;-) I guess I could said then Western and Northern Kentucky are part of the Midwest while Southern and Eastern Kentucky (or Southeastern KY) are part of the Southeast.

I’m glad to see some of these issues lessened with I-69 (as well as I-66), now the apparition of 3di of I-69 and I-66 will help the situation as well. But the best would be the rerouting of some state and US highways at some parkways (US 62 for the Western Kentucky pkwy and Blue Grass Pkwy for example) or putting the secret/unsigned numbers of the parkways signed!

]]> By: Doug Kerr http://www.aaroads.com/blog/2007/11/22/who-can-read-these-signs/comment-page-1/#comment-28563 Doug Kerr Thu, 22 Nov 2007 10:05:46 +0000 http://www.aaroads.com/blog/?p=132#comment-28563 Here in New York, we have many different styles of parkway shields, depending on what part of the state you're in. Long Island has the lighthouse design, complete with a giant initial for what parkway it is (N for Northern, SM for Sunken Meadow, etc.). The parkways in Westchester County are a white on green version of the state shield design (which is actually a version of the official state shield in NY, fancy that). The first letter in each word is bolded, such as TSP for Taconic State Parkway. This is only in shields, the guide signs generally spell the name out, at least in Westchester. I generally consider Kentucky and Virginia to be part of the Southeast, along with West Virginia. Ohio is part of the Midwest with Maryland and Delaware being part of the Northeast. Here in New York, we have many different styles of parkway shields, depending on what part of the state you’re in. Long Island has the lighthouse design, complete with a giant initial for what parkway it is (N for Northern, SM for Sunken Meadow, etc.). The parkways in Westchester County are a white on green version of the state shield design (which is actually a version of the official state shield in NY, fancy that). The first letter in each word is bolded, such as TSP for Taconic State Parkway. This is only in shields, the guide signs generally spell the name out, at least in Westchester.

I generally consider Kentucky and Virginia to be part of the Southeast, along with West Virginia. Ohio is part of the Midwest with Maryland and Delaware being part of the Northeast.

]]> By: Steven Delery http://www.aaroads.com/blog/2007/11/22/who-can-read-these-signs/comment-page-1/#comment-28556 Steven Delery Thu, 22 Nov 2007 06:01:53 +0000 http://www.aaroads.com/blog/?p=132#comment-28556 There is a long distance guide sign on I-65 south that lists *3* parkways. All 3 shields looked the same. I couldn't read the sign even up close, and it made it difficult to focus on the road without worrying what the sign was saying -- even squinting and I'm 24 years old. I'll try and see if I have a pic of it. There is a long distance guide sign on I-65 south that lists *3* parkways. All 3 shields looked the same. I couldn’t read the sign even up close, and it made it difficult to focus on the road without worrying what the sign was saying — even squinting and I’m 24 years old. I’ll try and see if I have a pic of it.

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