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[formulanone]

I can't help but wonder if the "reading a map is original research" thing is being at least partly fueled by the fact that such is a skill that is dying out in the era of GPS navigation.

Reading a map is a 1st-or 2nd Grade skill; it is literally taught in public schools from the moments after left/right/up/down is understood and basic compass directions. So if even children have these things as required two-dimensional steps to get a grade, they're only a few steps away from basic reading skills.

[odditude]

Thanks to all involved in setting this up - backend, frontend, and content.

[chrismarion100]

Anyone else can't sign up because of this "Incorrect or missing CAPTCHA." bug thing

[rschen7754]

Anyone else can't sign up because of this "Incorrect or missing CAPTCHA." bug thing

The question is there. If you can't see it can you post a screenshot?

[andrepoiy]

Same. Can't sign up due to missing CAPTCHA.

[Bruce]

I can confirm the new account creation is working (as I just created an alt account for myself). Just be sure to do the captcha correctly.

[andrepoiy]

I figured out the captcha, it certainly wasn't intuitive

[cahwyguy]

While I’m kind of busy with my own projects on GN I would encourage anyone wanting to write something for California highways to rip the public documents they need from our page.  I purposely embed hyperlinks and add scans for pretty much everything in the public domain.  The way I see it, reference materials should be easy and free for everyone to use:

https://www.gribblenation.org/p/golden-state-highways-version-30.html?m=1

Just a note that I've had a love/hate relationship with the Wiki pages on California highways (perhaps because I've been working so long to be an authoritative resource. That said, I don't mind borrowing WITH CREDIT, and I welcome corrections to my pages from the Wiki team. We're all one big family, and we should be saying the same thing (but perhaps with slightly different focus).

(but I was there first  )

[Max Rockatansky]

While I’m kind of busy with my own projects on GN I would encourage anyone wanting to write something for California highways to rip the public documents they need from our page.  I purposely embed hyperlinks and add scans for pretty much everything in the public domain.  The way I see it, reference materials should be easy and free for everyone to use:

https://www.gribblenation.org/p/golden-state-highways-version-30.html?m=1

Just a note that I've had a love/hate relationship with the Wiki pages on California highways (perhaps because I've been working so long to be an authoritative resource. That said, I don't mind borrowing WITH CREDIT, and I welcome corrections to my pages from the Wiki team. We're all one big family, and we should be saying the same thing (but perhaps with slightly different focus).

(but I was there first  )

I’m tempted to create an AAroads Wiki account to clarify the western terminus history of US 66 in California.  That item (7th and Broadway) in particular is something hard to look at and not edit when I stumble upon it on Wikipedia. 

But yes, both our sites are chock full of information regarding California that would never been acceptable on regular Wikipedia.  It seems crazy to me that DOT sources in particular would ever been a reference issue.

[rschen7754]

I figured out the captcha, it certainly wasn't intuitive

Maybe it's a generational thing? If all else fails you can Google it.

[WillWeaverRVA]

I can't seem to create my own user page for some reason, it says I don't have permission.

[rschen7754]

Same. Can't sign up due to missing CAPTCHA.

A line break has been added to make the captcha question more obvious.

[D-Dey65]

For those who don't have trouble signing in, I just started adding info on the realignment of Florida SR 40 and extension of SR 44 on Wikipedia. Those on the AARoads Wiki should follow up on that, and add further info when they can get it.

I'm also working on a sandbox for the new description of Florida State Road 60, and I've updated the future projects for Florida State Road 50.

[rschen7754]

This has now been mentioned on the 2 Girls 1 Podcast podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Hd4QKaOkAvarPBPn536Sw?go=1&sp_cid=3b95b2fe14f6f875e9eeab07d014d72f&utm_source=embed_player_p&utm_medium=desktop&nd=1

[D-Dey65]

The Florida State Road 60 page on Wikipedia has been updated. I see that FL 33, 40, 44, and 50 still need to be worked on at the AA Roads Wiki, and the SR 33 page still needs SR 33A shields for both versions.

Did anybody else know that the Pan-American Highway was blown up by communist guerillas in El Salvador during the 1980's?

[rschen7754]

The Florida State Road 60 page on Wikipedia has been updated. I see that FL 33, 40, 44, and 50 still need to be worked on at the AA Roads Wiki, and the SR 33 page still needs SR 33A shields for both versions.

Did anybody else know that the Pan-American Highway was blown up by communist guerillas in El Salvador during the 1980's?

Hi, if you want the AARoads Wiki updated, I would suggest that you create an account and update it yourself. We simply do not have the resources to chase down forum posts and figure out what needs to be updated.

[seicer]

Hi Rschen7754 - It's good to see you on the AARoads wiki. I remember you from many years ago when I was active on Wikipedia. I haven't edited there in any major capacity in years because of disagreements in its direction, but saw your last Center Line newsletter about the changes. I was wondering what the deal was with the AARoads wiki and now understand the why.