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Loosening Interstate standards to designate more as one

Started by Zeffy, June 20, 2015, 05:46:32 PM

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jakeroot

Quote from: Molandfreak on June 23, 2015, 07:45:12 AM
Quote from: jakeroot on June 23, 2015, 12:38:09 AM
(particularly helpful following the Apple Maps fiasco).

There you go, proof that software maps aren't always up to date or give you the best option.

1) The alternative to Apple Maps is Google Maps, not paper maps. For most folks, the hierarchy for direction-seeking is / software maps -> locals -> phone a friend -> paper maps.
2) The suggestion that paper maps are more up-to-date than software maps is ludicrous in almost every scenario.

Quote from: Molandfreak on June 23, 2015, 07:45:12 AM
Much of the time they erroneously don't show non-Interstate freeways.

True, but only at zoom levels impractical for everyday use.

Quote from: Molandfreak on June 23, 2015, 07:45:12 AM
But oh well, since you appear to want no further progress in the system, no use arguing.

This cat sufficiently sums up my response:



bugo

Quote from: hbelkins on June 23, 2015, 12:26:26 PM
Quote from: Molandfreak on June 23, 2015, 09:34:21 AM

Quote from: US 41 on June 23, 2015, 09:25:06 AM
Not every freeway needs to be upgraded to interstate standards.
No shit. I'm not in favor of every freeway becoming one unless they make a worthy addition to the system. I-99 does not. OH 11 does not.


iPhone

Sure they do. I-99 will link the PA Turnpike to I-86 (and should go all the way to Rochester, and was originally planned to go all the way south to I-68). OH 11 is a good link between I-90 and Youngstown. They're just as worthy as I-22. Or I-68, for that matter.

An OH 11 freeway southern extension to US 22 if not all the way to I-470 would be worthwhile. An alternative would be to build a new US 30 freeway from East Liverpool to I-376 or to Future I-576 which would replace the slow, dangerous, crooked US 30 west of Pittsburgh.

hobsini2

Quote from: bugo on June 23, 2015, 02:47:20 PM
Quote from: hbelkins on June 23, 2015, 12:26:26 PM
Quote from: Molandfreak on June 23, 2015, 09:34:21 AM

Quote from: US 41 on June 23, 2015, 09:25:06 AM
Not every freeway needs to be upgraded to interstate standards.
No shit. I'm not in favor of every freeway becoming one unless they make a worthy addition to the system. I-99 does not. OH 11 does not.


iPhone

Sure they do. I-99 will link the PA Turnpike to I-86 (and should go all the way to Rochester, and was originally planned to go all the way south to I-68). OH 11 is a good link between I-90 and Youngstown. They're just as worthy as I-22. Or I-68, for that matter.

An OH 11 freeway southern extension to US 22 if not all the way to I-470 would be worthwhile. An alternative would be to build a new US 30 freeway from East Liverpool to I-376 or to Future I-576 which would replace the slow, dangerous, crooked US 30 west of Pittsburgh.
Hush Bugo. That's in the grand plans I haven't finished with. lol
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Roadgeekteen

Interstate standerds are already messed up. Who cares if the shoulder is wide enough?
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TravelingBethelite

Quote from: Roadgeekteen on April 22, 2017, 05:40:43 PM
Interstate standerds are already messed up. Who cares if the shoulder is wide enough?

People who have a flat tire. Or have just had a fender-bender. Or have broken down. I could go on. :poke:
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theline

Quote from: TravelingBethelite on April 22, 2017, 05:49:17 PM
Quote from: Roadgeekteen on April 22, 2017, 05:40:43 PM
Interstate standerds are already messed up. Who cares if the shoulder is wide enough?

People who have a flat tire. Or have just had a fender-bender. Or have broken down. I could go on. :poke:

Or people that would just as soon not be "inconvenienced" by running into a disabled car. There are good reasons why standards are changed with time, most often related to safety.



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