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#1

Southeast / Re: Complete NC 540 Project

Last post by PColumbus73 - Today at 02:25:52 PM

second, the "convention" applies only to interstate highways. I-540 ends at US 64, and NC 540 will take over south from there, so I-540 won't meet I-40 a second time. again, your own strict logic here says I-540 should remain as-is.

The most interesting takeaway was that I was thinking that I-540 would be extended back to I-40. I didn't realize the the US 64 - I-40 segment would be NC 540, too.

#2

Off-Topic / Re: Minor things that bother y...

Last post by SEWIGuy - Today at 02:18:41 PM

The "Minor things that please you" topic.

#3

Off-Topic / Re: Minor things that please y...

Last post by SEWIGuy - Today at 02:18:24 PM

The "Minor things that bother you" topic.

#4

Off-Topic / Re: Minor things that please y...

Last post by 1995hoo - Today at 02:16:44 PM

The combination of Apple's "Find My" feature (combined with location-sharing with family members) and the Street View feature in Google Maps or its Apple Maps equivalent is a wonderful combination of things when, as I do, you have a spouse who is prone to getting lost.

Today all she had to do was walk a block and a half from a Metrorail station to a museum on Massachusetts Avenue. I sent her a text message with step-by-step directions, as well as an Apple Maps link she could use. She still managed to get lost (on a one-and-a-half block walk!!!!!!) and called me for help. The Apple Maps street view capability was particularly useful because I don't know that particular area very well and it allowed me to see what buildings she said she was seeing. She got to her destination with one minute to spare.

#5

Central States / Re: Kansas

Last post by kphoger - Today at 02:13:00 PM

I do wish they could do something about 152 east from 635 to 35. Too many traffic lights

I don't think I've used that route since they built the frankenterchange at MO-152/I-35.  Did that help at all?

I eventually just started planning a pit stop at the Phillips station, just so the stoplights would seem less annoying.

#6

Northeast / Re: SW Pennsylvania

Last post by rickmastfan67 - Today at 02:10:37 PM

(Also affects PA 28)  PennDOT - District 11 News: Southbound I-279 to Southbound I-579 New Traffic Configuration Implementation

Video about this from KDKA:

#7

Central States / Re: Kansas

Last post by rte66man - Today at 02:08:23 PM

It's been a while since I've driven through KC on I-35, but my usual routes were these:

Off-peak hours = I-35 through downtown
Approaching rush hour = I-635 and I-29 back to I-35
Rush hour = via Topeka on KTA, I-435 and MO-152 back to I-35

I once did a southbound trip right at the afternoon rush and had good luck going MO-152 to I-435 all the way back to I-35 in Lenexa.

I've been traveling from OKC to Minnesota for 40+ years and that is EXACTLY the travel plan I use. I do wish they could do something about 152 east from 635 to 35. Too many traffic lights

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Off-Topic / Re: Minor things that bother y...

Last post by kphoger - Today at 02:08:23 PM

When the dashed lines don't line up in places like this.  I like it better when it's done like this instead.

I like the center strips to be centered.  When there's one stripe or dashed line, it should be at the center.  When there are two stripes, the center of the road should be between them.

That's fine.  You're entitled to you wrong opinion. 

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Off-Topic / Re: Minor things that bother y...

Last post by kphoger - Today at 02:06:47 PM

That stuff is greasy and also stinks to high heaven.

I don't disagree.  But it gets rid of sticker residue.

So does Zep Big Orange.  When I worked in the returns department at a publishing company, that's what we used to remove price stickers from books during our refurbishing process.

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Off-Topic / Re: Minor things that bother y...

Last post by kkt - Today at 01:56:00 PM

When the dashed lines don't line up in places like this.  I like it better when it's done like this instead.

I like the center strips to be centered.  When there's one stripe or dashed line, it should be at the center.  When there are two stripes, the center of the road should be between them.