We've got a bunch of long-running challenge threads going on currently, so here's an idea for one that's more fast-paced. Yes, it's your
Daily Picture Challenge™!
Here are the rules:
1. Only
one Challenge per calendar day (not per 24 hours). Calendar days are counted by your local time, so if it's the correct date when and where you post, it's valid. (However, if you use a time standard other than your local time zone for forum purposes, then the calendar day will be determined by this time standard instead.) When posting an Answer, please quote the Challenge statement to which you're responding (in case the date displayed for some users doesn't match the Challenge date).
2. Anyone may post the next day's Challenge, subject of course to Rule #1.
3. Challenges should be reasonably easy to satisfy; the idea is to get a variety of content on different themes, not to try to stump ourselves.
4. You may continue to submit pictures that satisfy the Challenge throughout that calendar day, after which it becomes closed and we move on to the next day's Challenge. However, a Challenge is
not closed if there are no pictures submitted that satisfy it, but we still move on to the next day's Challenge. So, if any prior day's Challenge is still open, you may post an Answer to that Challenge as well as to the current day's Challenge, in which case the prior Challenge becomes closed (but the current Challenge remains open all day).
4a. If no Challenge is posted for a particular day, you may post a Challenge for that day, together with a valid Answer, at any future time (subject to Rule #4 above) in order to maintain the daily sequence.
5. Pictures can be from any source to which you have access. Google Street View is allowed, unless specifically prohibited for a particular day's Challenge.
EDIT: Pictures must appear inline within your post, not as an off-site URL, and must conform to forum size limits.6. Limit one photo per Answer per day, and three Answers per post. For example, if the Challenge is "post photos of route 1", you could submit one photo of US 1, one photo of CA 1, and one photo of FL A1A. But you cannot post three photos of US 1, and the next poster cannot use US 1, CA 1 or FL A1A. (There may be specific Challenges where the "one-Answer" rule doesn't make sense, in which case it may be suspended.) Also, please observe forum guidelines for picture size, no double-posting, and so forth.
Other rules may be discovered and added here as we go along.
This thread is posted under Traffic Control because it's where most of the other challenge threads are, but the challenges need not be limited to signs and signals; any road-related subject matter will do. (MODS: perhaps more appropriate in the Photos sub-forum?)
So here we go with the first
Daily Picture Challenge™ for January 2, 2017!
For this Challenge only, entries can be submitted throughout January 2
and 3, in addition to whatever new Challenge may appear for January 3. Have fun!
Please quote the Challenge statement below:QuoteJanuary 2, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of wrong-way concurrencies between an Interstate and its parallel US route companion, or any pair of routes that are generally parallel along the same corridor for a substantial distance (not just routes that happen to have the same cardinal directions posted.)
QuoteChallenge: Post photos of wrong-way concurrencies between an Interstate and its parallel US route companion, or any pair of routes that are generally parallel along the same corridor for a substantial distance (not just routes that happen to have the same cardinal directions posted.)
I think I-75 and US-23 between northern Ohio and Standish, Michigan are parallel companions enough that this 1/4-mile concurrency near Perrysburg counts. (They also share a same-way concurrency in Michigan between Flint and Standish.)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FI446ahz.jpg&hash=fcc00898bcbe28dcd18e41f70df411da39069de7)
QuoteChallenge: Post photos of wrong-way concurrencies between an Interstate and its parallel US route companion, or any pair of routes that are generally parallel along the same corridor for a substantial distance (not just routes that happen to have the same cardinal directions posted.)
I believe this meets the intent of "any pair of routes that are generally parallel along the same corridor..."
US 60 and VA 5 are parallel within a reasonably narrow corridor from Richmond to Williamsburg. They have overlays on both ends but one of them is a wrong-way concurrency...
This is in Williamsburg...
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vahighways.com%2Fmultiplex%2F5e-60w2.jpg&hash=015da6c0e22e745ff3c7347ba3ee9b426580c306)
New Challenge for January 3, 2017!
Please quote the Challenge statement below:QuoteJanuary 3, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of county route shields that are not the standard pentagon (or even an attempt at one). Squares, circles, diamonds, county outline cut-outs–let's see 'em!
Here's an Orange County outline-within-a-diamond shield, from my very old and decrepit photo collection:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/724/31929354672_285b0b1341.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QDuhK3)
That shield has since been replaced with a[n attempt at the] standard pentagon shield. :(
Also, as a reminder, yesterday's Challenge for wrong-way concurrencies is still open the rest of today as well:
QuoteJanuary 2, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of wrong-way concurrencies between an Interstate and its parallel US route companion, or any pair of routes that are generally parallel along the same corridor for a substantial distance (not just routes that happen to have the same cardinal directions posted.)
Here's one, from Elizabethtown, NY:
(https://c6.staticflickr.com/1/752/32077828245_ca944b4563.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QSBfLe)
GSV: https://goo.gl/maps/8DpVMsPgRDu (https://goo.gl/maps/8DpVMsPgRDu)
QuoteJanuary 3, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of county route shields that are not the standard pentagon (or even an attempt at one). Squares, circles, diamonds, county outline cut-outs–let's see 'em!
Carver County roads 101 (former MN-101) and 61 (formerly US-212) in Chanhassen, MN — taken July 30, 2016
(https://i.imgur.com/miVrWBf.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/miVrWBf.jpg)
Aitkin CR-3 and 5 at the western terminus of former MN-232 (now a part of CR-3), just outside the town of Palisade — taken August 21, 2011
(https://i.imgur.com/HQoQiSh.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/HQoQiSh.jpg)
Edited to add second photo.
Edit 2 to fix broken link.
Challenge: Post photos of county route shields that are not the standard pentagon (or even an attempt at one). Squares, circles, diamonds, county outline cut-outs–let's see 'em!
For context, this is what the typical Wisconsin county shield looks like:
(https://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8696/29795033620_e7ee034509_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MoTksd)
WI-179A (https://flic.kr/p/MoTksd) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Crawford County, Wisconsin, has a few weird ones with the county name strung across the top.
(https://c8.staticflickr.com/9/8555/30089829335_3569fa3629_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MQWeWX)
WI-CrawfordE (https://flic.kr/p/MQWeWX) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
For January 2nd's Challenge,
QuoteChallenge: Post photos of wrong-way concurrencies between an Interstate and its parallel US route companion, or any pair of routes that are generally parallel along the same corridor for a substantial distance (not just routes that happen to have the same cardinal directions posted):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FcVZHrrT.jpg&hash=ac527fae58c961c3c6d961ae0989087cd0054b5a)
I-44 West/OK 3 East, Oklahoma City, OKFor January 3rd's Challenge,
QuoteChallenge: Post photos of county route shields that are not the standard pentagon (or even an attempt at one). Squares, circles, diamonds, county outline cut-outs–let's see 'em!
they didn't even try:
(https://c5.staticflickr.com/6/5770/22598460844_3520606d72_k.jpg)
I-44 East & Laclede County Road X44-616, Phillipsburg, MO
For January 2nd's Challenge,
QuoteChallenge: Post photos of wrong-way concurrencies between an Interstate and its parallel US route companion, or any pair of routes that are generally parallel along the same corridor for a substantial distance (not just routes that happen to have the same cardinal directions posted):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gribblenation.net%2Fmass21%2Fi93sign1221c.jpg&hash=1b53bdcb56dd19ebb068a57c64f448a6ae696ee7)
I-95 North/US 1 South (concurrency runs for about 3 miles) along I-93/US 1 South: Canton, MAFor January 3rd's Challenge,
QuoteChallenge: Post photos of county route shields that are not the standard pentagon (or even an attempt at one). Squares, circles, diamonds, county outline cut-outs–let's see 'em!
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alpsroads.net%2Froads%2Fnj%2Fcr_508%2Flincolns.jpg&hash=6a440356630bd07a6412988b5c91d072708e9cce)
Lincoln Ave. at CR 508 in Orange, NJ
QuoteChallenge: Post photos of county route shields that are not the standard pentagon (or even an attempt at one). Squares, circles, diamonds, county outline cut-outs–let's see 'em!
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nysroads.com%2Fimages%2Fgallery%2FNY%2Fny212%2F101_4165-s.JPG&hash=2c0e244f6deaf96334ca47643e19a384fd9f5d95)
Ulster County, NY
QuoteChallenge: Post photos of county route shields that are not the standard pentagon (or even an attempt at one). Squares, circles, diamonds, county outline cut-outs–let's see 'em!
Scioto County, Ohio:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fc4.staticflickr.com%2F8%2F7339%2F27211762883_7bfc2233f7_b.jpg&hash=226fcac8b9458032e5a7586424cfafe538998e7a) (http://flic.kr/p/HsBp4z)
QuoteChallenge: Post photos of county route shields that are not the standard pentagon (or even an attempt at one). Squares, circles, diamonds, county outline cut-outs–let's see 'em!
I think I just posted this in another thread very recently, but I believe this my best one to contribute to this challenge. Taken just off US 191 in Utah. September 27, 2003.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20030927%2Fcr131.jpg&hash=40f57c00b4d54e049a172548cb24abe90d85bd2b)
It's almost January 4th in my time zone; who wants to do the next Challenge? Remember, anyone can post the Daily Challenge; you don't have to wait for me to do it! ;-)
iPhone
January 4th's challenge:
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Post photos of one or more BGSs together that show at least one interstate, one US, and one state route shield.
Eastbound I-696 in Southfield MI during a sign replacement project in 2005.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fp2Jb9Oz.jpg&hash=fa3f2793093d90d0df0f76d4b57335d6120d8496)
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January 4, 2017:
Post photos of one or more BGSs together that show at least one interstate, one US, and one state route shield.
South end of I-380 near Coralville/Iowa City
(https://i.imgur.com/BhtLohy.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/BhtLohy.jpg)
QuotePost photos of one or more BGSs together that show at least one interstate, one US, and one state route shield.
Approaching the Braintree Split (via I-93 (US 1/MA 3) Southbound):
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3923/14839256559_1a12671ea8_z.jpg)
QuotePost photos of one or more BGSs together that show at least one interstate, one US, and one state route shield.
Here's all three in the same multiplex--
(https://c3.staticflickr.com/6/5716/31025964962_476027521e_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PgEbso)
IMG_5692 (https://flic.kr/p/PgEbso) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
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Post photos of one or more BGSs together that show at least one interstate, one US, and one state route shield.
I-75 northbound approaching I-575 in Marietta:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fi75n_ga5.jpg&hash=9876a84cdb7c1019768ea2fbb79ff08bbae61058)
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Post photos of one or more BGSs together that show at least one interstate, one US, and one state route shield.
Research Park Boulevard north of AL 53 near Huntsville:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fc4.staticflickr.com%2F8%2F7581%2F30297931635_d443edb1ed_b.jpg&hash=a87ce4a95cf0b367d47c15cb23005f28e06185c1) (http://flic.kr/p/NajPvD)
Quote from: wanderer2575 on January 04, 2017, 12:14:49 AM
January 4th's challenge:
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Post photos of one or more BGSs together that show at least one interstate, one US, and one state route shield.
Eastbound I-696 in Southfield MI during a sign replacement project in 2005.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fp2Jb9Oz.jpg&hash=fa3f2793093d90d0df0f76d4b57335d6120d8496)
Today, that would be done in reverse. They'd be taking the signs off the bridge and mounting them on a gantry.
Quote from: hbelkins on January 04, 2017, 11:33:37 AM
Quote from: wanderer2575 on January 04, 2017, 12:14:49 AM
January 4th's challenge:
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Post photos of one or more BGSs together that show at least one interstate, one US, and one state route shield.
Eastbound I-696 in Southfield MI during a sign replacement project in 2005.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fp2Jb9Oz.jpg&hash=fa3f2793093d90d0df0f76d4b57335d6120d8496)
Today, that would be done in reverse. They'd be taking the signs off the bridge and mounting them on a gantry.
And Highway Gothic would be replacing Clearview. :)
QuotePost photos of one or more BGSs together that show at least one interstate, one US, and one state route shield.
CT, old-style:
(https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8618/28704530042_9f01238da8_k.jpg)
I-91 at Exit 28: southbound U.S. 5/CT 15/Wilbur Cross Highway, South Meadows, Hartford, CT
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Challenge: Post photos of county route shields that are not the standard pentagon (or even an attempt at one). Squares, circles, diamonds, county outline cut-outs–let's see 'em!
Verona, Wisconsin:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2143/2332337416_20b0cc30e5.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/4y6QE5)
QuotePost photos of one or more BGSs together that show at least one interstate, one US, and one state route shield.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nysroads.com%2Fimages%2Fgallery%2FNY%2Fi84%2F100_5601-s.JPG&hash=b93606ac504cc1e41a031d9f29df6fe19b43fd8c)
Quote from: PHLBOS on January 04, 2017, 02:07:37 PM
Quote from: hbelkins on January 04, 2017, 11:33:37 AM
Quote from: wanderer2575 on January 04, 2017, 12:14:49 AM
January 4th's challenge:
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Post photos of one or more BGSs together that show at least one interstate, one US, and one state route shield.
Eastbound I-696 in Southfield MI during a sign replacement project in 2005.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fp2Jb9Oz.jpg&hash=fa3f2793093d90d0df0f76d4b57335d6120d8496)
Today, that would be done in reverse. They'd be taking the signs off the bridge and mounting them on a gantry.
And Highway Gothic would be replacing Clearview. :)
Actually, these signs were replaced again (on a new gantry) just a couple years later when the Franklin Road bridge was replaced and widened.
I'll believe FHWA Gothic is replacing Clearview in Michigan when I see it.
QuotePost photos of one or more BGSs together that show at least one interstate, one US, and one state route shield.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vahighways.com%2Fncannex%2Fncscans%2Fsr1755-1756.jpg&hash=a5ba52f5d7e58d3efcf7240fb9d665bd0cd051b5)
Photo courtesy Joyner Library, E. Carolina Univ.
This is in Pitt County in the 1960s. All NC secondary routes were signed this way from 1959 until 1970? I never saw this style marker that I recall in the mid 70s in eastern NC.
The 22 does designate Pitt County. Pitt is not 22nd alphabetically from A or in reverse from Z. However, it appears this number is obtained this way: Take each NCDOT Division and list the counties in that division alphabetically. If you list all of Division 1 A-Z, then Division 2 A-Z etc., Pitt is 22nd in this list.
QuotePost photos of one or more BGSs together that show at least one interstate, one US, and one state route shield.
On the Beltway:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi31.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fc378%2F1995hoo%2FRoad%2520sign%2520pictures%2F6e15e855.png&hash=0d77ddb43b3b69ce5179f3d9d2fa56dbb2c444f3)
(Edited to use a different picture with better lighting)
Also, there's this nearby....Interstate, US, and District (rather than state):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi31.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fc378%2F1995hoo%2FRoad%2520sign%2520pictures%2FI-695exit_zps11c6b478.jpg&hash=40b46dabe41e6c0197ff09e8ca71ca994336f4c0)
QuotePost photos of one or more BGSs together that show at least one interstate, one US, and one state route shield.
VA-168 SB
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwesj.org%2Froads%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2017%2F01%2FIMG_20161219_122112.jpg&hash=beb9ee42339c06275466f67e3ca5a363ba2f077f)
(taken by me)
QuotePost photos of one or more BGSs together that show at least one interstate, one US, and one state route shield.
I-78, US 222, PA 309 - Allentown, PA
(https://c6.staticflickr.com/4/3097/2853325021_f55f2987a6_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/5m937Z)
On the Road (https://flic.kr/p/5m937Z) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Quote from: jbnv on January 04, 2017, 08:27:06 PM
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Challenge: Post photos of county route shields that are not the standard pentagon (or even an attempt at one). Squares, circles, diamonds, county outline cut-outs–let's see 'em!
Verona, Wisconsin:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2143/2332337416_20b0cc30e5.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/4y6QE5)
That's yesterday's Challenge. ;-)
Quote from: Mapmikey on January 04, 2017, 09:20:35 PM
QuotePost photos of one or more BGSs together that show at least one interstate, one US, and one state route shield.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vahighways.com%2Fncannex%2Fncscans%2Fsr1755-1756.jpg&hash=a5ba52f5d7e58d3efcf7240fb9d665bd0cd051b5)
Photo courtesy Joyner Library, E. Carolina Univ.
This is in Pitt County in the 1960s. All NC secondary routes were signed this way from 1959 until 1970? I never saw this style marker that I recall in the mid 70s in eastern NC.
The 22 does designate Pitt County. Pitt is not 22nd alphabetically from A or in reverse from Z. However, it appears this number is obtained this way: Take each NCDOT Division and list the counties in that division alphabetically. If you list all of Division 1 A-Z, then Division 2 A-Z etc., Pitt is 22nd in this list.
OK, I don't get this? :hmmm:
Quote from: empirestate on January 04, 2017, 10:19:58 PM
That's yesterday's Challenge. ;-)
There's a time limit on challenges? I just found this thread today.
My second contribution to today's challenge, if it is allowed...
I-277, US 29, US 74, NC 27 - Charlotte, NC
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5468/7113653857_0c8b40b565_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/bQBksr)
I-77 near I-277, US 74, US 29, & NC Route 27 (https://flic.kr/p/bQBksr) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
QuotePost photos of one or more BGSs together that show at least one interstate, one US, and one state route shield.
I-15, US 6, and Utah 156 in Spanish Fork, UT.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FqogNCkzl.jpg&hash=ab8f1b00d4c7a0eff1abd5eed4517da9498277b7)
Quote from: jbnv on January 04, 2017, 11:02:55 PM
Quote from: empirestate on January 04, 2017, 10:19:58 PM
That's yesterday's Challenge. ;-)
There's a time limit on challenges? I just found this thread today.
Well yeah; they're daily. :) A Challenge is closed at the end of each day, unless there have been no submissions for it. (I've revised Rule 4 to make it more clear, since what I originally wrote may have seemed contradictory.)
Quote from: jmd41280 on January 04, 2017, 11:29:56 PM
My second contribution to today's challenge, if it is allowed...
Yes, multiple submissions are fine (as long as you're not double-posting). Or you can do up to three different Answers in one post.
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OK, I don't get this? :hmmm:
whoops...put the wrong challenge banner. was supposed to be this one:
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Challenge: Post photos of county route shields that are not the standard pentagon (or even an attempt at one). Squares, circles, diamonds, county outline cut-outs–let's see 'em!
Creating a new challenge.
QuoteJanuary 5 challenge: Post a picture where a route number in the picture and the speed limit are identical, and both are shown in the picture. The route number shown does not have to be the road the picture is on.
QuoteJanuary 5 challenge: Post a picture where a route number in the picture and the speed limit are identical, and both are shown in the picture. The route number shown does not have to be the road the picture is on.
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I-70 West, just west of Ohio Exit 157: OH 93-Zanesville/Adamsville, Zanesville, OHNote: a Speed Limit 70 sign is in the far background of my photo. Click for more detail.
QuoteJanuary 5 challenge: Post a picture where a route number in the picture and the speed limit are identical, and both are shown in the picture. The route number shown does not have to be the road the picture is on.
US-65 and 69 with a speed limit 65 sign in the distance, between Des Moines and Indianola, IA (click to see the original size picture)
(https://i.imgur.com/M6QgUVZ.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/M6QgUVZ.jpg)
QuoteJanuary 5 challenge: Post a picture where a route number in the picture and the speed limit are identical, and both are shown in the picture. The route number shown does not have to be the road the picture is on.
You can barely see it when you zoom in, but the speed limit sign is there. I-65 in Kentucky.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5447/30660504696_994304a2ac_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NHn6Rj)
IMG_6641 (https://flic.kr/p/NHn6Rj) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on January 05, 2017, 08:59:00 AM
January 5 challenge: Post a picture where a route number in the picture and the speed limit are identical, and both are shown in the picture.
The route number shown does not have to be the road the picture is on.
Here's one on SH 46 in New Braunfels - I think this meets the criteria:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Flh3.googleusercontent.com%2FUQiou_uS74LCcpg53scJvKFe7dovGCLSKF8wLfY_Qg1gK3grdWyNF65lEsH0A_1jubenPZXgdJoAFb_KsYnUWAw_-ta1fCzq-iFeCaqq8wSvBGSRM-uhiv_UvQ_advwopTk0fHUwKdFfksyCGZBFilJ0ZINic_0XI7SySraXHpjQWS_-IAg_Rw7RVXmBAFQsDVpwvRt7IL-JBMNjrUPmvGI5NVHuEnt3rivAV_DO0Seb6-SawKlJ7Fy8URVNCbN46yHyxjaD32Iyt3ThNGE5fgiFKbOlVYl4iZGclYHrXI_McM55FCZG5k40OE27q9px4TuxuR3mvQ_PK8XaE5W_IeTDWc2E_tftWbuUjbIcydIkI-0NKItI-9g0MVcfE5srJj9cG-KB2skwst5HWeGDSWFh5k_ugvwq7uuT08XVSJ4CYPGZ7VyecAn-vqt8q5LcQa3HVKoA7mLVC_TpN39Mvhpq7Ll-MjnaN-LzJ3nL0_iem5Pob95ujo-IWu57JvIeAWtZsaCG-wODC6q6Abs3_tbpVftZodrEhD_nrtjO3HtmSfMvJmKl9ld9bx1b5HepDiJq6EYv6C46xXlidorqmoz28og5X44DkMEipZEiZkO6p9gDcEWn%3Dw533-h800-no&hash=8c98039263f7ea7850c475c83c6c05a1f98e6fd8)
Quote from: empirestate on January 05, 2017, 01:16:24 AM
Quote from: jbnv on January 04, 2017, 11:02:55 PM
Quote from: empirestate on January 04, 2017, 10:19:58 PM
That's yesterday's Challenge. ;-)
There's a time limit on challenges? I just found this thread today.
Well yeah; they're daily. :) A Challenge is closed at the end of each day, unless there have been no submissions for it. (I've revised Rule 4 to make it more clear, since what I originally wrote may have seemed contradictory.)
Your rules, but IMO that makes the game harder for people who want to participate but aren't already in the game. (Compare with my Take-It-Yourself challenge, in which numbers never close.)
Quote from: Mapmikey on January 05, 2017, 06:31:32 AM
whoops...put the wrong challenge banner. was supposed to be this one:
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Challenge: Post photos of county route shields that are not the standard pentagon (or even an attempt at one). Squares, circles, diamonds, county outline cut-outs–let's see 'em!
Ah, I see. That was the prior day's Challenge, though–you actually had the right banner for the day you posted. (But see below...)
Quote from: jbnv on January 05, 2017, 10:20:42 AM
Quote from: empirestate on January 05, 2017, 01:16:24 AM
Quote from: jbnv on January 04, 2017, 11:02:55 PM
There's a time limit on challenges? I just found this thread today.
Well yeah; they're daily. :) A Challenge is closed at the end of each day, unless there have been no submissions for it. (I've revised Rule 4 to make it more clear, since what I originally wrote may have seemed contradictory.)
Your rules, but IMO that makes the game harder for people who want to participate but aren't already in the game. (Compare with my Take-It-Yourself challenge, in which numbers never close.)
Yeah, I'm seeing that. To be honest, that was kind of the point: to keep the game moving with a variety of different content and not get bogged down with a bunch of old Challenges. (Imagine, if this thread lasts even a month or two, soon it will become basically post anything you want!)
But I also don't want to exclude people from posting to Challenges they may have missed. I can think of a couple ways to possibly help this:
—Do an occasional (weekly?) catch-up day. Say, perhaps on Sundays, we open it up to all Challenges from the previous week?
—Or, allow members to post for previous Challenges as a "bonus" photo, provided they also submit for the current day's Challenge?
What do you all think?
Quote from: empirestate on January 05, 2017, 11:05:09 AM
But I also don't want to exclude people from posting to Challenges they may have missed. I can think of a couple ways to possibly help this:
—Do an occasional (weekly?) catch-up day. Say, perhaps on Sundays, we open it up to all Challenges from the previous week?
—Or, allow members to post for previous Challenges as a "bonus" photo, provided they also submit for the current day's Challenge?
What do you all think?
Either of those seem like fine ideas to me, though if I had to pick one I'd go with the second one.
QuoteJanuary 5 challenge: Post a picture where a route number in the picture and the speed limit are identical, and both are shown in the picture. The route number shown does not have to be the road the picture is on.
I-70 (and I-57) with a 70 speed limit near Effingham, IL
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8555/29214350940_22d46e8efe_z.jpg)
US 40 and speed limit 40 in Vandalia, IL. The speed limit sign can be seen in the background.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8399/28882153243_270e2fff27_z.jpg)
QuoteJanuary 5 challenge: Post a picture where a route number in the picture and the speed limit are identical, and both are shown in the picture. The route number shown does not have to be the road the picture is on.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FR5ZkRjx.jpg&hash=af08c816ebcb888ff84a688a598bd5bf61bf683f)
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January 6th challenge: Post photos showing two consecutive route numbers (need not be the same route type).
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FVq30IwQ.jpg&hash=ad653e1d7b1b2a34b7f889ff46365fbae3cade25)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FUNlH4jd.jpg&hash=52e5283be72aba88c4b8ba102836a588bf996af8)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FrRSexct.jpg&hash=4bc81c013c37b9f7eb571e90fa576402f4e181f8)
Quote from: empirestate on January 05, 2017, 11:05:09 AM
Quote from: Mapmikey on January 05, 2017, 06:31:32 AM
whoops...put the wrong challenge banner. was supposed to be this one:
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Challenge: Post photos of county route shields that are not the standard pentagon (or even an attempt at one). Squares, circles, diamonds, county outline cut-outs–let's see 'em!
Ah, I see. That was the prior day's Challenge, though–you actually had the right banner for the day you posted. (But see below...)
Quote from: jbnv on January 05, 2017, 10:20:42 AM
Quote from: empirestate on January 05, 2017, 01:16:24 AM
Quote from: jbnv on January 04, 2017, 11:02:55 PM
There's a time limit on challenges? I just found this thread today.
Well yeah; they're daily. :) A Challenge is closed at the end of each day, unless there have been no submissions for it. (I've revised Rule 4 to make it more clear, since what I originally wrote may have seemed contradictory.)
Your rules, but IMO that makes the game harder for people who want to participate but aren't already in the game. (Compare with my Take-It-Yourself challenge, in which numbers never close.)
Yeah, I'm seeing that. To be honest, that was kind of the point: to keep the game moving with a variety of different content and not get bogged down with a bunch of old Challenges. (Imagine, if this thread lasts even a month or two, soon it will become basically post anything you want!)
But I also don't want to exclude people from posting to Challenges they may have missed. I can think of a couple ways to possibly help this:
—Do an occasional (weekly?) catch-up day. Say, perhaps on Sundays, we open it up to all Challenges from the previous week?
—Or, allow members to post for previous Challenges as a "bonus" photo, provided they also submit for the current day's Challenge?
What do you all think?
Or simply allow a little more time to respond to any challenge -- say, three days?
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January 6th challenge: Post photos showing two consecutive route numbers (need not be the same route type).
(https://i.imgur.com/iptmLb4.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/iptmLb4.jpg)
Quote from: empirestate on January 05, 2017, 11:05:09 AM
What do you all think?
Honestly, I'm all for keeping it current. Keep Rule #4 as is - One Calendar day max.
If someone misses a day, their 15 minutes of fame isn't going to ride on a picture they could've posted for a particular challenge.
QuoteJanuary 6th challenge: Post photos showing two consecutive route numbers (need not be the same route type).
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gribblenation.net%2Fnepics%2Fma%2F2%2F2-3-16on2e.jpg&hash=fcaa50aa3742c8b2c6d8f5b4e74afba15121f6d8)
I'm in favor of only a short grace period. If they were my rules to make, I'd do the same over on the take it yourself number thread.
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January 6th challenge: Post photos showing two consecutive route numbers (need not be the same route type).
Mass Pike I-90/I-91. April 10, 2004.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20040410%2Fi90i91.jpg&hash=ccd8674fecd00db5b1b18ffb2007a636eaff2b7b)
QuoteJanuary 6th challenge: Post photos showing two consecutive route numbers (need not be the same route type).
As kind of a side- challenge, I wonder what the highest combination of numbers will be.
Here's Ohio 189 and 190 in Fort Jennings, OH.
(https://c6.staticflickr.com/2/1566/24831157133_4b6d039bdb_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DQfaUR)
OH-189 (https://flic.kr/p/DQfaUR) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteJanuary 6th challenge: Post photos showing two consecutive route numbers (need not be the same route type).
Do suffixes count?
(https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8871/28446480642_ff1a705af9_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KkHDCN)
If not:
(https://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8605/28305801980_b220fcaf53_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/K8hCLC)
Quote from: wanderer2575 on January 06, 2017, 02:12:01 AM
Quote from: jbnv on January 05, 2017, 10:20:42 AM
Your rules, but IMO that makes the game harder for people who want to participate but aren't already in the game. (Compare with my Take-It-Yourself challenge, in which numbers never close.)
Yeah, I'm seeing that. To be honest, that was kind of the point: to keep the game moving with a variety of different content and not get bogged down with a bunch of old Challenges.
That hasn't been a problem in my thread. We're posting "expired" numbers all the time and nobody's complaining.
Quote from: paulthemapguy on January 06, 2017, 09:35:40 AM
QuoteJanuary 6th challenge: Post photos showing two consecutive route numbers (need not be the same route type).
As kind of a side- challenge, I wonder what the highest combination of numbers will be.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.millenniumhwy.net%2Fvarious_KY_OH_2003_04%2Fvarious_KY_OH_2003_04-Images%2F200.jpg&hash=c84a8cd51f1b79329b676baab10a4721a915025b)
(https://c6.staticflickr.com/6/5336/10173936165_9bbecd0e42_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/gv35Lv)2013 Various KY pics July-Sept - 083 (https://flic.kr/p/gv35Lv) by H.B. Elkins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hbelkins/), on Flickr
^aaaaaand, nothing is going to top that. lol
Quote from: paulthemapguy on January 06, 2017, 10:23:21 AM
^aaaaaand, nothing is going to top that. lol
Maybe in Hawaii? (Photo credit hawaiihighways.com.)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hawaiihighways.com%2F4di-BGS.jpg&hash=bf13a1163e33f679c378c312d16be9ea5340eec4)
There could be a 3xxx pair in Louisiana, but I doubt it.
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January 6th challenge: Post photos showing two consecutive route numbers (need not be the same route type).
TN 333, TN 334
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm8.staticflickr.com%2F7742%2F17326865201_33fe133f53_o.jpg&hash=e62f1ef0bcab3e687129f86f8ed5724df5cace03)
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January 6th challenge: Post photos showing two consecutive route numbers (need not be the same route type).
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fga155s_ga154.jpg&hash=892b58b9e261c88f6bcb980d1f94c25cc3a46bf3)
Quote from: jeffandnicole on January 06, 2017, 06:21:34 AM
Quote from: empirestate on January 05, 2017, 11:05:09 AM
What do you all think?
Honestly, I'm all for keeping it current. Keep Rule #4 as is - One Calendar day max.
Quote from: Jim on January 06, 2017, 09:30:10 AM
I'm in favor of only a short grace period. If they were my rules to make, I'd do the same over on the take it yourself number thread.
This is my inclination as well; I really think what appeals to me about this thread is the always-new, constantly-changing (but still organized) content. I've been enjoying catching up on the take-it-yourself thread recently, but I do find that skipping back to old numbers sort of interrupts the flow for me.
Quote from: jbnv on January 06, 2017, 10:16:57 AM
That hasn't been a problem in my thread. We're posting "expired" numbers all the time and nobody's complaining.
No, I don't think it rises to the level of needing to complain about it. Just different threads, different rules. Besides, it's much more productive just to make a new thread than to complain. :)
And honestly, I don't think I really thought much about it until the question arose here. I didn't consciously start this thread as a remedy to perceived problems with any other thread, and I don't mean to suggest there's any issue with yours that needs addressing. The freshness of this one is just an aspect I kinda like.
Quote from: paulthemapguy on January 06, 2017, 10:23:21 AM
^aaaaaand, nothing is going to top that. lol
QuoteJanuary 6th challenge: Post photos showing two consecutive route numbers (need not be the same route type)
Fairfax County Virginia has the winner...
This one is the highest pair that GMSV has. There is at least one pair slightly higher than this one:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vahighways.com%2F10648-10649.jpg&hash=c5c9db216b0a8247b9c7a51b16cfba86f21d8c29)
Quote from: jbnv on January 06, 2017, 10:28:26 AM
There could be a 3xxx pair in Louisiana, but I doubt it.
Kentucky may have some 3xxx pairs, but those are the only two high-number pairings that I knew for sure I had photos for.
A blurry AB 23, 24 picture
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/761/20571055096_ca9f3fa38a_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/xkN2ZJ)
AB 23 Northbound at AB 24 Northbound, AB 542 Eastbound (https://flic.kr/p/xkN2ZJ) by Sign Geek (https://www.flickr.com/photos/135438121@N07/), on Flickr
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5651/20384108689_de3c1699a0_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/x4gTkP)
Directional Signage for SK 10, SK 10A, SK 52, SK 9, Trans-Canada 16 (Yellowhead) (https://flic.kr/p/x4gTkP) by Sign Geek (https://www.flickr.com/photos/135438121@N07/), on Flickr
(https://c7.staticflickr.com/6/5750/20331590678_6932523e2e_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/wYCHyS)
Eastbound Trans-Canada 1 at Perimeter Highway (https://flic.kr/p/wYCHyS) by Sign Geek (https://www.flickr.com/photos/135438121@N07/), on Flickr
QuoteJanuary 6th challenge: Post photos showing two consecutive route numbers (need not be the same route type)
A picture of my own:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/747/31774418390_5112bc86a6.jpg)
Courtesy to Google Maps Street View, although in this specific example of signage the cardinal directions are completely wrong (as in this picture it is looking down US 41 South and US 76 East, not the other way around):
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/261/31774418300_48099519f8.jpg)
EDIT: ALL IS GOOD. I HAVE FINALLY FIGURED OUT AND REMEMBERED HOW TO CORRECTLY POST FLICKR PHOTOS AFTER 2 YEARS OF HIATUS FROM THE FORUM. :thumbsup:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.greaternyroads.info%2Fnyinter%2Fi495%2Ffullsize%2F495e41_5.jpg&hash=4ac50b92633939ac3187f400398b80e16b21e714)
QuoteJanuary 6th challenge: Post photos showing two consecutive route numbers (need not be the same route type)
Thanks, Ohio!
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FAX0OvPw.jpg&hash=0bacffa5c58942ceafaaeb091fd6d77c4d0385d4)
I-70/I-71 west split, Franklinton, Columbus, Ohio
I don't see a challenge for today, so...
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January 7: Post a picture of two or more BGSs mounted to something other than a gantry.
(https://c6.staticflickr.com/9/8500/29906946141_af48573671_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MyLV9r)
I-110 and LA 19 Signs (https://flic.kr/p/MyLV9r) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
QuoteJanuary 7: Post a picture of two or more BGSs mounted to something other than a gantry.
This challenge is pretty easy I think :sombrero:
A sign that should be replaced due to excessive graffiti that I'm sure affects reflect ability at night.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5703/23287158176_0a2bdbbf6a_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/BtNLPb)
Bishop Grandin Blvd (Winnipeg 165) Eastbound at Pembina Hwy (Winnipeg 42) Exit (https://flic.kr/p/BtNLPb) by Sign Geek (https://www.flickr.com/photos/135438121@N07/), on Flickr
This one has been replaced with a nearly identical Clearview sign:
(https://c3.staticflickr.com/6/5624/20515084802_812c2415e2_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/xfRaYE)
Perimeter Hwy at Roblin Blvd eastbound (Winnipeg 105) (https://flic.kr/p/xfRaYE) by Sign Geek (https://www.flickr.com/photos/135438121@N07/), on Flickr
Not the best lighting for this one:
(https://c7.staticflickr.com/1/765/20072276454_35a111e1d1_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/wzHEtY)
Trans-Canada 1 Westbound at MB 12 Southbound Exit (https://flic.kr/p/wzHEtY) by Sign Geek (https://www.flickr.com/photos/135438121@N07/), on Flickr
QuoteJanuary 7: Post a picture of two or more BGSs mounted to something other than a gantry.
(https://scontent-dft4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/15896068_10154728839671469_1747021622573263892_o.jpg?oh=9e26e18645ddabe8be5584b3223d227d&oe=59190717)
(https://scontent-dft4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/15844314_10154728849636469_5676077050141624762_o.jpg?oh=f4bf840365f6f1c77c5451c7305f52dd&oe=5917651A)
These are recent installations; done after a move was started in other states to remove signs from bridges.
QuoteJanuary 7: Post a picture of two or more BGSs mounted to something other than a gantry.
The challenge will be to find examples that are not a bridge...
How about mounted to a flat bed truck?
These were hanging out at the intersection of US 29 and VA 6 in Woods Mill in June 2015...
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vahighways.com%2Fbgs%2520on%2520a%2520truck.jpg&hash=e07aa78560203eef8b13af0467b5d6e76a5867a6)
^^^
Cue the Falwell bashing in 3, 2, 1...
It's not January 7 yet... (at least for anyone participating in this thread)
QuoteJanuary 6th challenge: Post photos showing two consecutive route numbers (need not be the same route type).
I-76, I-77 - Akron, OH
(https://c5.staticflickr.com/8/7087/7393954468_76f74bd6ee_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/cgnX4A)
To I-76 / I-77 - Akron, OH (https://flic.kr/p/cgnX4A) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Unless I just inadvertently time-traveled...I don't think anyone in North America is experiencing the 7th of January yet??
Quote from: jbnv on January 06, 2017, 07:47:34 PM
I don't see a challenge for today, so...
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January 7: Post a picture of two or more BGSs mounted to something other than a gantry.
Wait, what time zone are you in? "Today", at the time you posted this, would've been January 6th, no? (It only
just turned January 7th for me, and I'm in EST.)
Quote from: paulthemapguy on January 06, 2017, 09:36:43 PM
Unless I just inadvertently time-traveled...I don't think anyone in North America is experiencing the 7th of January yet??
Yeah, the western time zones of the US can still finish up January 6th; meanwhile, the Eastern hemisphere can get started on January 7th. We can keep the same Challenge that was posted early.
QuoteJanuary 7: Post a picture of two or more BGSs mounted to something other than a gantry.
Trenton, NJ: https://goo.gl/maps/4ukw6dSX9z62
QuoteJanuary 7: Post a picture of two or more BGSs mounted to something other than a gantry.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2F20161224_082143.jpg&hash=44eb80bfc548e6e26ab99cbe930e24e4367a8dd3)
QuoteJanuary 7: Post a picture of two or more BGSs mounted to something other than a gantry.
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QuoteJanuary 7: Post a picture of two or more BGSs mounted to something other than a gantry.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FAVDZty4.jpg&hash=a9368723c36d61496e4a098fc6472ce30df118a4)
I-70 West at Exit 180A - Interstate 77 South, Cambridge, Ohio
The date may be set incorrectly on my computer. I'm certain that I looked at the date and saw January 7. I was wondering why nobody had posted a new challenge yet for that day. I'll have to check that back at the office on Monday. Sorry about that.
QuoteJanuary 7: Post a picture of two or more BGSs mounted to something other than a gantry.
I-283 at I-83 and US 322 (Eisenhower Interchange) - Harrisburg, PA
(https://c5.staticflickr.com/8/7271/7633959636_9562daf412_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/cCA3eJ)
Eisenhower Interchange - Harrisburg, PA (https://flic.kr/p/cCA3eJ) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Found another good one in my collection:
(https://c3.staticflickr.com/1/383/31576088050_e3016ef0c0_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Q7gGTd)
Interstate 45 Advance Signage (https://flic.kr/p/Q7gGTd) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
Quote from: jbnv on January 07, 2017, 10:27:52 AM
The date may be set incorrectly on my computer. I'm certain that I looked at the date and saw January 7. I was wondering why nobody had posted a new challenge yet for that day. I'll have to check that back at the office on Monday. Sorry about that.
No problem! I just wondered if you'd taken a trip to the Far East or something. No harm done. :)
I feel like we're about to wind up with a whole lot of overpasses today.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.greaternyroads.info%2Fctinter%2Fi95%2Ffullsize%2F95n14_07.jpg&hash=758249a6b5d968ab06c56148c55efd866b93d469)
Would a simple mast arm pole count as a gantry? I've got photos of those.
Quote from: paulthemapguy on January 07, 2017, 11:47:53 AM
Would a simple mast arm pole count as a gantry? I've got photos of those.
Yes. Too easy. (Perhaps I should have said something other than a bridge as well as a gantry, since there are plenty of those.)
QuoteJanuary 7: Post a picture of two or more BGSs mounted to something other than a gantry.
Hopping on the bridge BGS train...
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/754/31325860323_229feb61e5_z.jpg)
QuoteJanuary 7: Post a picture of two or more BGSs mounted to something other than a gantry.
(https://www.aaroads.com/mid-atlantic/dc999/l_enfant_promenade_nb_at_d_st_sw_01.jpg)
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January 8 challenge: 'BEGIN' route markers
Begin west MN-5
(https://i.imgur.com/VtP926o.jpg)
Begin east MN-244
(https://i.imgur.com/DPlsLfa.jpg)
Begin Northern Parkway on Long Island:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.greaternyroads.info%2Fnypark%2Fnorthern%2Ffullsize%2Fnspe25_01.jpg&hash=3cba1609bfda6a54f7c48be392be7cc56bba6de5)
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January 8 challenge: 'BEGIN' route markers
The ones below are all legitimate beginnings of routes. An interesting sub-challenge or future challenge might be begin signs that are erroneous or misleading.
Way back to July 29, 1999, when I first visited the beginning of I-90 East in Seattle.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F19990729%2Fbegini90east.jpg&hash=d025e6c2549a5c3d9afe43bc0cad1d224bf94345)
I know we've seen these in other threads, but here's the beginning of US 20 East in Newport, Oregon. July 19, 2004.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20040719%2Fbeginus20.jpg&hash=134fc8735460ec790e9abc53f8ff7d67a14b7219)
Then to Chicago for the beginning of I-55 South. July 15, 2007.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20070715%2Fbegini55.jpg&hash=a1ae90938fbd9be09b519c008122882aa709a470)
Quote from: Jim on January 08, 2017, 10:25:16 AM
Then to Chicago for the beginning of I-55 South. July 15, 2007.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20070715%2Fbegini55.jpg&hash=a1ae90938fbd9be09b519c008122882aa709a470)
Neat! I actually got a picture at that same spot December 19th, which now uses a green sign instead:
(https://i.imgur.com/0dPHp3b.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/0dPHp3b.jpg)
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January 8 challenge: 'BEGIN' route markers
SR 869 in Sunrise, Florida:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm9.staticflickr.com%2F8787%2F28201928092_3f2b63df46_o.jpg&hash=39651bc7a53de3874c3492c2cbe42d08881f3346)
County Road R52 in Peoria, Illinois:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm3.staticflickr.com%2F2927%2F14776344075_30d235a719_o.jpg&hash=86aa8689f694539b67ef26867002a93cc3ecf3c6)
A "Begin/End" duo near Minneapolis:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm9.staticflickr.com%2F8080%2F29218445773_956b9e3c64_b.jpg&hash=5dc330cd47881590c5dece1a7af6d6322a985fea)
Quote from: formulanone on January 08, 2017, 10:46:31 AM
SR 869 in Sunrise, Florida:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm9.staticflickr.com%2F8787%2F28201928092_3f2b63df46_o.jpg&hash=39651bc7a53de3874c3492c2cbe42d08881f3346)
What does the "SYSTEM" sign mean?
Edit: I'll make another contribution to the challenge as well:
(https://i.imgur.com/l0F2Xlc.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/l0F2Xlc.jpg)
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January 8 challenge: 'BEGIN' route markers
US-24 just before I-75 in Independence Township, MI. (Cardinal direction changes to
EAST WEST in Toledo, OH.)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FyTHcE2T.jpg&hash=512cbecad5f6e412c4ef541f29fdf7b8c0c93b4b)
US-34 at IL-43 in Berwyn, IL (Chicago suburbs).
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F6s70X7j.jpg&hash=416a74ddf86f75da6a8be1ca327423f691af2738)
An unusual use of a BEGIN banner on the intersecting route, not the beginning route itself, near Midland, MI.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FQOHeA0O.jpg&hash=b72fdf1101ab81835c43e677493e7d20acf19715)
Where Colorado's refusal to sign concurrencies leads to errors
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corcohighways.org%2Fhighways%2Fco%2F270%2F76to25%2F6.jpg&hash=ea32b7d55c59a4fc0ea963ae7bbae61d64a1a160)
I'd actually been thinking of a Challenge for BEGIN and END markers posted on the same assembly, so we'll take that as a subset of this Challenge. :)
Quote from: formulanone on January 08, 2017, 10:46:31 AM
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January 8 challenge: 'BEGIN' route markers
A "Begin/End" duo near Minneapolis:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm9.staticflickr.com%2F8080%2F29218445773_956b9e3c64_b.jpg&hash=5dc330cd47881590c5dece1a7af6d6322a985fea)
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on January 08, 2017, 10:53:11 AM
Edit: I'll make another contribution to the challenge as well:
(https://i.imgur.com/l0F2Xlc.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/l0F2Xlc.jpg)
Quote from: corco on January 08, 2017, 11:29:43 AM
Where Colorado's refusal to sign concurrencies leads to errors
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corcohighways.org%2Fhighways%2Fco%2F270%2F76to25%2F6.jpg&hash=ea32b7d55c59a4fc0ea963ae7bbae61d64a1a160)
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on January 08, 2017, 10:53:11 AM
Quote from: formulanone on January 08, 2017, 10:46:31 AM
SR 869 in Sunrise, Florida:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm9.staticflickr.com%2F8787%2F28201928092_3f2b63df46_o.jpg&hash=39651bc7a53de3874c3492c2cbe42d08881f3346)
What does the "SYSTEM" sign mean?
"SYSTEM" means it was part of the Florida's Turnpike System:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.floridasturnpike.com%2Fimages%2FSystem_Map_Simple.jpg&hash=6a205fa2816f33b6dcaf4dd156812bb3dfbc1a4c)
Not all toll roads in Florida are part of the the Turnpike System; many toll bridges, Miami-Dade Expressway Authority (MDX) routes, the Orchid Pond Parkway, and a few Orlando-area toll roads (among others) are not part of the Turnpike System. I think all non-System toll roads in Florida take SunPass, but a few bridges do not.
The route I posted above, the Sawgrass Expressway, was not part of that system until it became clear a few years after opening, that the bonds would take several decades get paid off. While it seemed like a bit of a boondoggle at the time, there's now lots of traffic, due to encroaching development and population growth along that route.
Ah, good to know. The one and only time I've ever been to Florida was when I was eleven or twelve; I'm a month away from being 25 now. :)
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January 8 challenge: 'BEGIN' route markers
I'm currently uploading all of my road photos from my cross country trip this past summer to Flickr, and I just uploaded a ton of Nevada stuff. Here are two I took in Clark County for NV 172 and I-515.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/588/31779820100_23ca73cb42_z.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/256/32131040986_1c5dec302f_z.jpg)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4023/4287937978_3e6134b595_z_d.jpg?zz=1)
There's actually a few examples of BEGIN signs around Suffolk County, Long Island.
Quote from: Jim on January 08, 2017, 10:25:16 AM
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January 8 challenge: 'BEGIN' route markers
The ones below are all legitimate beginnings of routes. An interesting sub-challenge or future challenge might be begin signs that are erroneous or misleading.
Examples of misleading:
Where Virginia 207 ends and merges into a US 301 that had already been in existence for several hundred miles, in Bowling Green. May 25, 2005.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20050525%2Fbeginus301endva207.jpg&hash=c3e9d293ddf41b4c0ff3f63f916767b699b816dc)
And when I-80 merges into a very much already existing I-95 in northern NJ. April 29, 2006.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20060429%2Fendi80.jpg&hash=a9648b56cb20869f79044ed026784ad0e67081b2)
And similarly, where I-280 ends and merges into I-80 West in NJ. July 9, 2007.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20070709%2Fendi280.jpg&hash=1619ee45e2b912fc7d22657d3e719afd5e269136)
QuoteJanuary 9, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of error shields (wrong shield shape/route type) other than US for state or state for US.
QuoteJanuary 9, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of error shields (wrong shield shape/route type) other than US for state or state for US.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Falpsroads.net%2Froads%2Fma%2Fma_119%2Fenh.jpg&hash=109c816895dc5b587dec97b31412333725ed10d1)
NH has its own design.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Falpsroads.net%2Froads%2Fny%2Fny_96%2Fs34.jpg&hash=399853df47b0dad27e0f5439d50b1a804b7e2784)
NY 96 is upside-down.
Quote from: empirestate on January 09, 2017, 07:48:58 AM
QuoteJanuary 9, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of error shields (wrong shield shape/route type) other than US for state or state for US.
Interstate as a secondary marker:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vahighways.com%2Ferrors%2F77inrectangle.jpg&hash=3c3793a837149f35752034ece16a04030458afa7)
Interstate as a state marker:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vahighways.com%2Fphotos%2Fhamptonroads%2Fva564sign-error.jpg&hash=5dc44f96f7f5e9087a13b5e8aa93ea43155c1d64)
Photo by Froggie
State route as an interstate business route:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vahighways.com%2Ferrors%2Fi7bus2.jpg&hash=17f27a1b2fb96264f978c4e6094212f44c998e2c)
NY 495 shield for what should be I-495 on Old Northern Boulevard (Nassau CR 7A) in Roslyn:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.greaternyroads.info%2Fnassau%2Fcr7a%2Ffullsize%2F7as00004.jpg&hash=281db9111f3acbc9beff7c2649d4a614a046a6bc)
QuoteJanuary 9, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of error shields (wrong shield shape/route type) other than US for state or state for US.
Pennsylvania state marker for a West Virginia state route
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmillenniumhwy.net%2Fsigngoofs%2Fwv%2FUS52-PA97goof.jpg&hash=2d7c10f5cd828a0cceb2274032627c2a0121f69d)
West Virginia county route marker for a West Virginia state route
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmillenniumhwy.net%2Fsigngoofs%2Fwv%2Flogan.jpg&hash=e14fd6ecf6f8e349849d0812e0e01b87aded2452)
West Virginia state route marker for a Kentucky state route
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmillenniumhwy.net%2Fsigngoofs%2Fwv%2FWV292.jpg&hash=247529933fa961db4d756403121a3d34c74ce38d)
New York state route marker for a New Jersey state route (I'm sure someone has a better picture than this; I know I have a better picture but not sure where to find it.)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.millenniumhwy.net%2F2009_Milford_PA_Day_1%2FImages%2F402.jpg&hash=405207a5c55c7b5407a87734aded4c2f1ea671a9)
Suggestion for a challenge: Yesterday was Elvis Presley's birthday. In honor of that, post signs featuring the names of famous people.
I've been off-line this entire weekend; so I'm playing a little bit of catch-up here (I hope no one minds).
QuoteJanuary 7: Post a picture of two or more BGSs mounted to something other than a gantry.
Since signposts aren't gantries; how about 2 BGS' sharing the same signposts? I'm suprised that nobody picked up on this.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm8.static.flickr.com%2F7081%2F7229374860_e5282e96df.jpg&hash=1506d73e9f6dfb57f30d3aa9934e5f47ec8af238)
QuoteJanuary 8 challenge: 'BEGIN' route markers
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F3.bp.blogspot.com%2F-QeE5j4reY_Q%2FUKGgRWegsBI%2FAAAAAAAAAvA%2FNW3lqFyDEWo%2Fs1600%2Fi93sign1112c.jpg&hash=e7c25a012e611b007ebccf81d800be1d13679926)
QuoteJanuary 9, 2017 Challenge: Post photos of error shields (wrong shield shape/route type) other than US for state or state for US.
For MA 10 & 141
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1a/Mass_Alabama_10.png)
Quote from: PHLBOS on January 09, 2017, 11:30:07 AM
Since signposts aren't gantries; how about 2 BGS' sharing the same signposts?
Good catch!
QuoteJanuary 9, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of error shields (wrong shield shape/route type) other than US for state or state for US.
I-40 westbound entering Albuquerque. It's subtle, but that I-40 shield should be a Business Loop I-40 shield.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/693/31294801334_6b3fabbd37_z.jpg)
And a Clark County CR 215 shield posted on I-215 westbound near Las Vegas. CR 215 doesn't begin until after I-15, several miles west of here.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/611/32051633901_232ef3de80_z.jpg)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4028/4215164645_c2a36977b0_o_d.jpg)
Massachusetts does this a lot, using circle shields instead of square shields. This is on MA 32 in Palmer.
Texas State Route shield for a Mexico shield
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corcohighways.org%2Fhighways%2Ftx%2F62%2F85tomx%2F1.jpg&hash=e83767a044d780ea64b3bad76ce0a3a8fd6d33d1)
Montana Primary shield for a Montana Secondary shield
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corcohighways.org%2Fhighways%2Fmt%2F287%2F21to435%2F4.jpg&hash=c36924a821a9303a092c3d2c11f4a8e8406e732a)
More Interstate for Interstate Business
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Quote from: jbnv on January 09, 2017, 10:29:36 AM
Suggestion for a challenge: Yesterday was Elvis Presley's birthday. In honor of that, post signs featuring the names of famous people.
All righty then:
QuoteJanuary 10, 2017
Challenge: Post signs featuring the names of famous people on them.
Rules:
—Official road/highway signs only.
—Must include at least first and last name.
—Exclude signs giving only commemorative or ceremonial highway names.
—Exclude persons already honored on official currency or with a national holiday.
Sounds like a lot of rules, but I bet it'll still yield good results!
QuoteJanuary 10, 2017
Challenge: Post signs featuring the names of famous people on them.
Frank Sinatra Drive in Las Vegas.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/352/32169559015_07eef7632b_z.jpg)
QuoteJanuary 10, 2017
Challenge: Post signs featuring the names of famous people on them.
Rules:
—Official road/highway signs only.
—Must include at least first and last name.
—Exclude signs giving only commemorative or ceremonial highway names.
—Exclude persons already honored on official currency or with a national holiday.
Pardon the blurry image
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn-2.interstate-guide.com%2Fimages090%2Fthb%2Fi-090_et_12.jpg&hash=00fcfa883bc09be8b6b7dbf66fc3d39e5c5a3d1b)
In New Jersey, the service areas are all named after people:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.greaternyroads.info%2Fnjinter%2Fi95%2Ffullsize%2F95s11_05.jpg&hash=099fb45e3674087da6d95a4c93bcf2b17f39b08b)
Quote from: dgolub on January 10, 2017, 09:13:36 AM
In New Jersey, the service areas are all named after people:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.greaternyroads.info%2Fnjinter%2Fi95%2Ffullsize%2F95s11_05.jpg&hash=099fb45e3674087da6d95a4c93bcf2b17f39b08b)
True, though at least two (Hamilton, Cleveland) would be ineligible for this Challenge.
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QuoteJanuary 10, 2017
Challenge: Post signs featuring the names of famous people on them.
Rules:
—Official road/highway signs only.
—Must include at least first and last name.
—Exclude signs giving only commemorative or ceremonial highway names.
—Exclude persons already honored on official currency or with a national holiday.
Not the best photos in the world, but here's Dale Earnhardt Blvd. in Kannapolis, NC.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.millenniumhwy.net%2F2008_VA_NC%2FImages%2F135.jpg&hash=b107af50616689afb5f4fff3ba0a2194ee8af31e)
(See text at http://www.millenniumhwy.net/2008_VA_NC/Pages/135.html)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.millenniumhwy.net%2F2008_VA_NC%2FImages%2F137.jpg&hash=36a3ef5d4c805eae7ef31b24fbb570b0450ed35f)
Quote from: PHLBOS on January 10, 2017, 09:10:58 AM
QuoteJanuary 10, 2017
Challenge: Post signs featuring the names of famous people on them.
Rules:
—Official road/highway signs only.
—Must include at least first and last name.
—Exclude signs giving only commemorative or ceremonial highway names.
—Exclude persons already honored on official currency or with a national holiday.
Pardon the blurry image
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn-2.interstate-guide.com%2Fimages090%2Fthb%2Fi-090_et_12.jpg&hash=00fcfa883bc09be8b6b7dbf66fc3d39e5c5a3d1b)
Famous is relative too... For someone who isnt familiar with sports some of the players would mean nothing to them
LGMS428
Quote from: jwolfer on January 10, 2017, 12:16:19 PM
QuoteJanuary 10, 2017
Challenge: Post signs featuring the names of famous people on them.
Rules:
—Official road/highway signs only.
—Must include at least first and last name.
—Exclude signs giving only commemorative or ceremonial highway names.
—Exclude persons already honored on official currency or with a national holiday.
Famous is relative too... For someone who isnt familiar with sports some of the players would mean nothing to them
I didn't write the above-criteria & the OP didn't imply such a restriction; so using a facility/roadway (like the Ted Williams Tunnel) named after a (Boston) sports figure is 100% fair game.
Info. on Ted Williams (http://www.tedwilliams.com/)
Quote from: PHLBOS on January 10, 2017, 09:10:58 AM
QuoteJanuary 10, 2017
Challenge: Post signs featuring the names of famous people on them.
Rules:
—Official road/highway signs only.
—Must include at least first and last name.
—Exclude signs giving only commemorative or ceremonial highway names.
—Exclude persons already honored on official currency or with a national holiday.
Pardon the blurry image
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn-2.interstate-guide.com%2Fimages090%2Fthb%2Fi-090_et_12.jpg&hash=00fcfa883bc09be8b6b7dbf66fc3d39e5c5a3d1b)
I would like to exclude politicians who had stuff named after themselves. Like Robert Byrd from West Virginia
LGMS428
I'm not going to bother posting all the Kentucky parkway signs after politicians' names were officially added to them.
And the original criteria was obviously meant to exclude an overload of MLK Jr. postings.
But how about this?
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.millenniumhwy.net%2F2010_DFW_Day_1%2FImages%2F126.jpg&hash=54b487cab17453365db7664096a4edd9e3b3b616)
QuoteJanuary 10, 2017
Challenge: Post signs featuring the names of famous people on them.
Rules:
—Official road/highway signs only.
—Must include at least first and last name.
—Exclude signs giving only commemorative or ceremonial highway names.
—Exclude persons already honored on official currency or with a national holiday.
Ethan Allen Highway on US 7 in northwestern Connecticut. June 14, 2006.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20060614%2Fus7ethanallen-close.jpg&hash=4e934dd8e092c9ddf031af06b0ee8cefe0279ce6)
Quote from: PHLBOS on January 10, 2017, 12:33:56 PM
Quote from: jwolfer on January 10, 2017, 12:16:19 PM
QuoteJanuary 10, 2017
Challenge: Post signs featuring the names of famous people on them.
Rules:
—Official road/highway signs only.
—Must include at least first and last name.
—Exclude signs giving only commemorative or ceremonial highway names.
—Exclude persons already honored on official currency or with a national holiday.
Famous is relative too... For someone who isnt familiar with sports some of the players would mean nothing to them
I didn't write the above-criteria & the OP didn't imply such a restriction; so using a facility/roadway (like the Ted Williams Tunnel) named after a (Boston) sports figure is 100% fair game.
Info. on Ted Williams (http://www.tedwilliams.com/)
I wasnt criticising your choice of famous person... Just pointinf out that famous depends on person... I am a chiropracor so to me DD Palmer and BJ Palmer are very famous.. To most others... Its like who?
LGMS428
Quote from: jwolfer on January 10, 2017, 01:09:55 PM
I would like to exclude politicians who had stuff named after themselves. Like Robert Byrd from West Virginia
LGMS428
That's basically the idea behind excluding purely ceremonial and commemorative names.
iPhone
QuoteJanuary 10, 2017
Challenge: Post signs featuring the names of famous people on them.
Rules:
—Official road/highway signs only.
—Must include at least first and last name.
—Exclude signs giving only commemorative or ceremonial highway names.
—Exclude persons already honored on official currency or with a national holiday.
Jimmy Carter Blvd (GA 140) from I-85 in Gwinnett County (7/24/2016):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fi85n_ga140.jpg&hash=aebcc6bfeeb82502da03941cb78d804fb7b6de31)
QuoteJanuary 10, 2017
Challenge: Post signs featuring the names of famous people on them.
Rules:
—Official road/highway signs only.
—Must include at least first and last name.
—Exclude signs giving only commemorative or ceremonial highway names.
—Exclude persons already honored on official currency or with a national holiday.
I found this sign on a back road north of Bruceton Mills, WV
(https://c6.staticflickr.com/9/8825/28526616325_97a72d4253_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KsNnbv)
BB King Road! (https://flic.kr/p/KsNnbv) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Update on my comment during the consecutive-numbers challenge:
Quote from: jbnv on January 06, 2017, 10:28:26 AM
There could be a 3xxx pair in Louisiana, but I doubt it.
I found one. LA 3002 and LA 3003 in Denham Springs. I should have caught that one earlier because I drive right by it every weekday to go to work.
QuoteJanuary 11 challenge: Post a picture that shows sub-$2 gasoline, while the focus of the image is road-related.
QuoteJanuary 11 challenge: Post a picture that shows sub-$2 gasoline, while the focus of the image is road-related.
This one just barely squeezes in there. July 30, 2016.
(https://i.imgur.com/tCGeWMT.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/tCGeWMT.jpg)
QuoteJanuary 11 challenge: Post a picture that shows sub-$2 gasoline, while the focus of the image is road-related.
Under $2! That's easy :bigass:
(https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8124/29222239130_bf56d7f938_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LwgBB9)
Ontario 17 (Trans Canada Highway) Eastbound at Ontario Secondary 647 Exit (https://flic.kr/p/LwgBB9) by Sign Geek (https://www.flickr.com/photos/135438121@N07/), on Flickr
QuoteJanuary 11 challenge: Post a picture that shows sub-$2 gasoline, while the focus of the image is road-related.
As a millennial from Illinois (highest prices in the nation are in Chicagoland), I find myself at a huge disadvantage in this challenge. I'm so disadvantaged that the only post I can muster is one that barely qualifies: the price is for E85, and you can barely tell that the price is below $2. I can't fully make out what the whole price is, but all that matters is that it begins with a 1!
(https://c8.staticflickr.com/9/8315/28655886583_a74dce5dc6_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KEdUJ4)
IL-047-US6sn (https://flic.kr/p/KEdUJ4) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
I looked through my sign pictures and didn't find any that clearly showed a sub-$2 price. I have one from several weeks ago that may be that low but the price is too obscured to tell. I have one from my trip to Texas around New Years but the price was $2.0x.
Quote from: jbnv on January 11, 2017, 10:35:37 AM
I looked through my sign pictures and didn't find any that clearly showed a sub-$2 price. I have one from several weeks ago that may be that low but the price is too obscured to tell. I have one from my trip to Texas around New Years but the price was $2.0x.
The lowest full price shown in any of my photos is $2.09 :-( :-( :-( so close
Quote from: SignGeek101 on January 11, 2017, 08:40:21 AM
QuoteJanuary 11 challenge: Post a picture that shows sub-$2 gasoline, while the focus of the image is road-related.
Under $2! That's easy :bigass:
(https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8124/29222239130_bf56d7f938_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LwgBB9)
Ontario 17 (Trans Canada Highway) Eastbound at Ontario Secondary 647 Exit (https://flic.kr/p/LwgBB9) by Sign Geek (https://www.flickr.com/photos/135438121@N07/), on Flickr
That's true; he didn't say per gallon! ;-)
iPhone
QuoteJanuary 11 challenge: Post a picture that shows sub-$2 gasoline, while the focus of the image is road-related.
I'll go to Canada also. This in Regina, Saskatchewan, on June 10, 2001.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20010610%2Ftc1sk11-500m.jpg&hash=d60b7a91ffe43fd4131d6f9a0526776d1f0cfc5a)
Hard to see the actual price, but clearly under $1CDN per liter.
A two-fer at the same intersection, Laramie, January 2009
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corcohighways.org%2Fhighways%2Fwy%2F80laramie%2F30to130%2F3.JPG&hash=e9cc6de24fed1de6302163f9e5cc64a0835b2f51)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corcohighways.org%2Fhighways%2Fwy%2F80laramie%2F30to130%2F4.JPG&hash=a549561800a123b05c59ee05254b340ec87c1b21)
QuoteJanuary 11 challenge: Post a picture that shows sub-$2 gasoline, while the focus of the image is road-related.
Fairborn, Ohio - February 2009:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2934/14369088152_169cc9e6f0_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nTKkib)003fivepointsfairborn_0209 (https://flic.kr/p/nTKkib) by Ryan busman_49 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/busman_49/), on Flickr
(the focus is on the traffic signals)
January 12 challenge: A highway sign acknowledging where a major politician, entertainer or historical figure has lived or was born.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/2/1238/614303487_762f2c51c9_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Wht2r)
Hot Springs Bill Clinton Sign (https://flic.kr/p/Wht2r) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
QuoteJanuary 12 challenge: A highway sign acknowledging where a major politician, entertainer or historical figure has lived or was born.
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January 12 challenge: A highway sign acknowledging where a major politician, entertainer or historical figure has lived or was born.
Here's a double, entering Cairo, Georgia, on US 84. July 19, 2007.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20070719%2Fjackie.jpg&hash=98cb149e3e92d1a4d65200abfb5ca643577ef305)
Entering Cheraw, South Carolina. January 2, 2010.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20100102%2Fcheraw.jpg&hash=6e4d4a0eb58af26e678ee709261da76615a7ef75)
Entering Troy, New York. I can't believe I don't have a better picture of one of these. October 26, 2002.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20021026%2Ftroy-close.jpg&hash=18561656f785618c5e1d06db128ffd530c7c188b)
January 13 challenge: Inappropriate use of wide shields.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5559/29491671374_8207628fc8_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LW5wqE)
Wide LA 75 Route Sign (https://flic.kr/p/LW5wqE) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
QuoteJanuary 13 challenge: Inappropriate use of wide shields.
I-95 shield only
(https://www.aaroads.com/northeast/massachusetts095/i-095_sb_exit_043_01.jpg)
QuoteJanuary 13 challenge: Inappropriate use of wide shields.
1-digit route in a 3 digit shield...
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vahighways.com%2Ferrors%2Fwide1.jpg&hash=7dab09e5d054808f3fb22db409ccacb40c3709be)
Quote from: jbnv on January 13, 2017, 09:40:11 AM
January 13 challenge: Inappropriate use of wide shields.
US 380 at I-35 in Denton, TX
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170113/f564249ddee13dbd5178dc3eddc13194.jpg)
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QuoteJanuary 13 challenge: Inappropriate use of wide shields.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fc1.staticflickr.com%2F6%2F5560%2F15026398887_2f59bb618a_b.jpg&hash=cc3e2624ba2419f26d78ef1cf116acb46385165e) (http://flic.kr/p/oTQdST)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fc1.staticflickr.com%2F9%2F8562%2F30234580335_91c32f8b7d_b.jpg&hash=caa5dde275da0e8aa4f992e83a4ea53e58fa1ac8) (http://flic.kr/p/N4J8nR)
While three-digit SR can get a wide shield in Florida, everything seems a tad right-justified in this example:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fc1.staticflickr.com%2F6%2F5325%2F30761848291_d9ef691219_b.jpg&hash=31fa0b9ef60a27975abceb0d1f7b325567a672eb) (http://flic.kr/p/NSjvLF)
QuoteJanuary 13 challenge: Inappropriate use of wide shields.
MD 80 in Urbana
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8395/8654036798_ace167b41f_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ebJcD1)
MD Route 80 - Urbana, MD (https://flic.kr/p/ebJcD1) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
QuoteJan 14 Challenge: Post pics of signage that is a little too on the nose, makes you go "duh", or unintentionally reveals a larger truth. Here's your chance to be creative...
Examples:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vahighways.com%2Fplacenames%2Flocal%2Fpine%2520tree-629.jpg&hash=8c26f427874f188e2ef31fe82daa412db6b8d0f1)
SR 684 Powhatan County
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vahighways.com%2Fflood.jpg&hash=7a2450bc7893597727f9a13c11797742987b4e97)
WSTS screen shot from ~1970
I considered excluding this sort of case where they used a wide shield to hold a wide number, but used narrow digits, making the wide panel unnecessary. This happens a lot in Louisiana; one could argue that there is almost (https://flic.kr/p/KkHDCN) no need for Louisiana to use wide shields at all. I see that Oklahoma is rather bad about using wide shields and narrow numbers as well. Or maybe not; this sign definitely did not need to be wide.
Quote from: formulanone on January 13, 2017, 07:08:26 PM
QuoteJanuary 13 challenge: Inappropriate use of wide shields.
While three-digit SR can get a wide shield in Florida, everything seems a tad right-justified in this example:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fc1.staticflickr.com%2F6%2F5325%2F30761848291_d9ef691219_b.jpg&hash=31fa0b9ef60a27975abceb0d1f7b325567a672eb) (http://flic.kr/p/NSjvLF)
QuoteJanuary 15th challenge: Official highway signs that are nowhere near anything specified in the MUTCD.
Eleven Mile Road, outside the Farmington Hills (MI) city hall.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FIekLl9o.jpg&hash=46d2cc8b9882ce17091ad50ce9db7f9601259d98)
QuoteJanuary 13 challenge: Inappropriate use of wide shields.
I-10 WB at I-45
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/360/32277755156_182fdb3bd1_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RbgW4W)
IMG_0450 (https://flic.kr/p/RbgW4W) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteJanuary 16, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of hilariously complicated arrow signs (diagrammatic freeway signs, overhead intersection lane assignments, curve/intersection warning signs, etc.).
QuoteJanuary 16, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of hilariously complicated arrow signs (diagrammatic freeway signs, overhead intersection lane assignments, curve/intersection warning signs, etc.).
I think this may fit the bill. It's called 'confusion corner' for this reason:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5747/20859838491_ac772a130b_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/xMj8eM)
Northbound Osborne St approaching 'Confusion Corner' (https://flic.kr/p/xMj8eM) by Sign Geek (https://www.flickr.com/photos/135438121@N07/), on Flickr
Quote from: SignGeek101 on January 16, 2017, 10:44:22 AM
QuoteJanuary 16, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of hilariously complicated arrow signs (diagrammatic freeway signs, overhead intersection lane assignments, curve/intersection warning signs, etc.).
I think this may fit the bill. It's called 'confusion corner' for this reason:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5747/20859838491_ac772a130b_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/xMj8eM)
Northbound Osborne St approaching 'Confusion Corner' (https://flic.kr/p/xMj8eM) by Sign Geek (https://www.flickr.com/photos/135438121@N07/), on Flickr
I actually had that exact sign in mind! :-)
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January 17, 2017, challenge: A BGS with five or more shields on it.
QuoteJanuary 17, 2017, challenge: A BGS with five or more shields on it.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.interstate-guide.com%2Fimages195%2Fi-195_nj_wt_09.jpg&hash=4cebfcdfc9560e47dc194c8726b2ea5163d7103a)
Quote from: jbnv on January 17, 2017, 12:05:11 PM
January 17, 2017, challenge: A BGS with five or more shields on it.
I figured Utica would be a good candidate here, and I quickly found a 5-shield sign with a bonus 6th on another sign on the same assembly. April 28, 2016.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20160428%2Fny5si790ny5ny8ny12ny49.jpg&hash=8aaa23e16fe69cc1c33dba6e87ad5e3e65957837)
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January 17, 2017, challenge: A BGS with five or more shields on it.
I've posted this one before, but here's a sign with five shields on I-95 northbound approaching I-395 in Bangor, ME. There would be a sixth shield if ME 15 was signed here.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F7rer2Ktl.jpg&hash=5fabe873203435c921ba4a103f0e9a2d95cdcf79)
Quote from: jbnv on January 17, 2017, 12:05:11 PM
January 17, 2017, challenge: A BGS with five or more shields on it.
And all US shields too...
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi244.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fgg36%2Fjcm9572%2F201209%2520-%2520Trip%2520to%2520KC%2FIMG_0152_zpsb6edcef0.jpg&hash=4ba2de285e4e9f11e98cd2ab54e50070d5b1998b)
Quote from: jbnv on January 17, 2017, 12:05:11 PM
January 17, 2017, challenge: A BGS with five or more shields on it.
I expect this one, with 8, will be hard to top. Augusta, Maine. August 10, 2014.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20140810%2Fme9me17us201us202me100me17me105tome27d.jpg&hash=c06158f0926210d7f8c2e94bbff931c7bd917694)
New Jersey Turnpike (I-95) southbound:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.greaternyroads.info%2Fnjinter%2Fi95%2Ffullsize%2F95s72_02.jpg&hash=dbedb70dae94e0f819c43722fa37ff515918b3a3)
QuoteJanuary 17, 2017, challenge: A BGS with five or more shields on it.
East of Fernley NV:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FRwG9uUK.jpg&hash=aa7362ae00a52e293e2838b2b24d1f97b89564e0)
A lot of these would have worked just as well for the 1/16 Challenge, too. :-D
EDIT: Hmm, nothing for today yet, with only an hour to go? Better make it an easy one!
QuoteJanuary 18, 2017
Challenge: Post any sign containing a 1, 18, or 2017.
:)
My avatar! LA-1 with an exit 18 to the side:
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170119/d890a216ea1e7b2afc94e2422805e264.jpg)
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QuoteJanuary 18, 2017
Challenge: Post any sign containing a 1, 18, or 2017.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FSPRdJtc.jpg&hash=5a8e63231688137af0bb6b51230c0026334554e3)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FIQM8YtW.jpg&hash=ba7d4560cca7b7907ad1955636d9bf2a79213567)
QuoteJanuary 18, 2017
Challenge: Post any sign containing a 1, 18, or 2017.
Three of them...
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5701/20590381701_40fed0d3e1_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/xnv684)
Dunmore Rd Northbound approaching Trans-Canada 1 on-ramp (https://flic.kr/p/xnv684) by Sign Geek (https://www.flickr.com/photos/135438121@N07/), on Flickr
QuoteJanuary 19, 2017
Challenge: Post guide signs on which a route number is given in text rather than on a shield.
QuoteJanuary 18, 2017
Challenge: Post any sign containing a 1, 18, or 2017.
Since the key word here is
or(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3910/14839399329_feebd2e051_b.jpg)
QuoteJanuary 19, 2017
Challenge: Post guide signs on which a route number is given in text rather than on a shield.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F_NxQg7HFJeE0%2FSmPNfTiWnoI%2FAAAAAAAAASo%2F18g_iWpcGXo%2Fs400%2Fi95ex14709b.jpg&hash=e5de83f23cb1db1aa04cae1ceebb8657643e0d78)
QuoteJanuary 19, 2017
Challenge: Post guide signs on which a route number is given in text rather than on a shield.
US 202/US 322 on the West Chester, PA by-pass. These have been replaced.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5291/5541396344_93289acc9d_z.jpg)
I-55/I-70 east of St. Louis approaching I-255.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8394/29425207401_866b043648_z.jpg)
QuoteJanuary 19, 2017
Challenge: Post guide signs on which a route number is given in text rather than on a shield.
Might as well get one of my hometown examples in here. On NY 30 northbound over the Mohawk River in Amsterdam. This one taken March 27, 2013. As mentioned in another thread recently, these are scheduled for replacement soon.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20130327%2Fdowntown.jpg&hash=ff144547b4f009aa68c3cb0cab5ae99c5670c33d)
QuoteJanuary 18, 2017
Challenge: Post any sign containing a 1, 18, or 2017.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5549/30252385173_ff6927cb0e_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/N6io8P)
Downslope Veterans' Bridge with LA 18 Advance Sign (https://flic.kr/p/N6io8P) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
^^January 18th is closed, sorry. (It was a real short Challenge...) ;-)
I suppose I should actually have made it a hard one, so that it would remain open until solved, rather than being killed off within hours!
QuoteJanuary 19, 2017
Challenge: Post guide signs on which a route number is given in text rather than on a shield.
From http://www.billburmaster.com/rmsandw/illinois/interstate/180.html
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.billburmaster.com%2Frmsandw%2Fillinois%2Fimages%2Fn180n29.jpg&hash=1bd89f59d00cc83c812603cde91a2123f75ce311)
QuoteJanuary 19, 2017
Challenge: Post guide signs on which a route number is given in text rather than on a shield.
(https://www.aaroads.com/midwest/ohio070/i-070_eb_exit_220_01.jpg)
This has been replaced. Twice. :)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.upstatenyroads.com%2Fassets%2F81hist4.jpg&hash=353d47add009feecc75f81aaaa58e96117bd85c7)
Jericho Turnpike (NY 25) at NY 106/NY 107:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.greaternyroads.info%2Fnystate%2Fny25%2Ffullsize%2F25wold03.jpg&hash=f83dd637b4816112355d4ff96d660eac4f18f26b)
It's been replaced, but only within the past few years.
NY 24 northbound at Sunrise Highway (NY 27):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.greaternyroads.info%2Fnystate%2Feny24%2Ffullsize%2F24n00001.jpg&hash=85b277afd811d6870b0730907466554e655b2b14)
This one was still standing as of the last time I was through there, although it's been a few years.
QuoteJanuary 19, 2017
Challenge: Post guide signs on which a route number is given in text rather than on a shield.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FN8cQY0w.jpg&hash=2f109c64eb5fe21e5249c8cc5816056756b15f8f)
QuoteJanuary 19, 2017
Challenge: Post guide signs on which a route number is given in text rather than on a shield.
Thousand Islands Parkway in Ontario. August 5, 2002.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20020805%2Fhillisland.jpg&hash=8e52e471600b2b9e548a96f8a6fa3f865e13f8af)
Older version of the sign posted by Ian. I-70 in Illinois. April 26, 2004.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20040426%2Fexit11.jpg&hash=6743833353123ff8a7541004e534ce07b2573414)
Utica area, which I believe has been reported in this forum as having since been replaced. May 15, 2013.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20130515%2Fny69westny5awest.jpg&hash=12b9bb5817f12ecd697dcf8ecb490765c69e7b37)
QuoteJanuary 20, 2017
Challenge: Post signs including at least the first and last name of a U.S. President (sitting, past or future at the time of the photo).
QuoteJanuary 20, 2017
Challenge: Post signs including at least the first and last name of a U.S. President (sitting, past or future at the time of the photo).
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fa/John_F._Kennedy_Memorial_Highway_sign_at_Maryland_House_southbound.jpg/220px-John_F._Kennedy_Memorial_Highway_sign_at_Maryland_House_southbound.jpg)
Grover Cleveland Service Area on the New Jersey Turnpike (I-95) northbound
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.greaternyroads.info%2Fnjinter%2Fi95%2Ffullsize%2F95n12_02.jpg&hash=f7b5915a8daab2f3d2803a981e20f1674ea5e629)
QuoteJanuary 20, 2017
Challenge: Post signs including at least the first and last name of a U.S. President (sitting, past or future at the time of the photo).
Assuming there's no rule against my using the same photo for multiple challenges...
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fi85n_ga140.jpg&hash=aebcc6bfeeb82502da03941cb78d804fb7b6de31)
QuoteJanuary 20, 2017
Challenge: Post signs including at least the first and last name of a U.S. President (sitting, past or future at the time of the photo).
From Bill Burmaster's site
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.billburmaster.com%2Frmsandw%2Fillinois%2Fimages%2Freagantoll.jpg&hash=f68de25140ca4f96f970114d309cc863c36657d9)
QuoteJanuary 20, 2017
Challenge: Post signs including at least the first and last name of a U.S. President (sitting, past or future at the time of the photo).
Bush 41 in the Dallas area. March 12, 2011.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20110312%2Fexit29.jpg&hash=9f8f5c0d8ca92cd5372eba9a61ca77a4eb8195bf)
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January 20, 2017
Challenge: Post signs including at least the first and last name of a U.S. President (sitting, past or future at the time of the photo).
I'm sure I have one of the newish Abraham Lincoln Expressway signs for I-65 in Kentucky.
In the meantime, have an abbreviated George Washington.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.millenniumhwy.net%2FWashington_CD_2004%2FPICT1109.JPG&hash=c3f81ccb057bd83c91e54f84a3b0dab0468f65ac)
And a Ronald Reagan (cue SPUI in 3,2, 1...)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.millenniumhwy.net%2F2009_Gd_Rapids_Day_1%2FImages%2F75.jpg&hash=fc2982fd918ee5047f3364ccde59f0d339e6822e)
And of course, it has to be done (in the last minute of the Challenge, no less...):
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8218/8305430150_6d8d5be070.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/dDVv2y)Donald J. Trump State Park (https://flic.kr/p/dDVv2y) by Jeffrey Putman (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffreyputman/), on Flickr
(A picture that wouldn't have qualified when the Challenge was first posted–maybe that should be a Challenge itself!)
Meanwhile:
QuoteJanuary 21, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of bannered route shield assemblies containing at least one banner other than Business (or BUS), Alternate (or ALT) or Truck.
(So, it can include any of the above types, as long as it also contains a banner other than those three. Thus, "TEMP BUSINESS" would be permitted, but "ALT TRUCK" would not.)
QuoteJanuary 21, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of bannered route shield assemblies containing at least one banner other than Business (or BUS), Alternate (or ALT) or Truck.
(So, it can include any of the above types, as long as it also contains a banner other than those three. Thus, "TEMP BUSINESS" would be permitted, but "ALT TRUCK" would not.)
I posted this in the Take-It-Yourself challenge thread, but it definitely applies here too.
(https://i.imgur.com/jSmmBKX.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/jSmmBKX.jpg)
Another example of Iowa's Interstate emergency detours, this time as one single sign versus a marker with a stack of tabs.
(https://i.imgur.com/iPTqhC9.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/iPTqhC9.jpg)
Spur CR 549 in New Jersey:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.greaternyroads.info%2Fnjcounty%2Fcr549%2Ffullsize%2F549s0022.jpg&hash=d96f760f87c867e40b34e6721225cfbbb0d86f53)
Spur routes are a thing in New Jersey.
QuoteJanuary 21, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of bannered route shield assemblies containing at least one banner other than Business (or BUS), Alternate (or ALT) or Truck.
(So, it can include any of the above types, as long as it also contains a banner other than those three. Thus, "TEMP BUSINESS" would be permitted, but "ALT TRUCK" would not.)
Georgia makes this one easy. Here's a 3-pack:
GA 5 Connector in Kennesaw:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fnumbers%2Fga5conn.jpg&hash=e356f7679b35e3a452fffda034ba0fab9b353af1)
GA 5 Spur in Marietta:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fi75n_ga5.jpg&hash=9876a84cdb7c1019768ea2fbb79ff08bbae61058)
GA 154 Spur in Avondale Estates:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fnumbers%2Fga154spur.jpg&hash=3352031e8a400eccf3fc1f384a22bc6a38377b82)
QuoteJanuary 21, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of bannered route shield assemblies containing at least one banner other than Business (or BUS), Alternate (or ALT) or Truck.
(So, it can include any of the above types, as long as it also contains a banner other than those three. Thus, "TEMP BUSINESS" would be permitted, but "ALT TRUCK" would not.)
Marshall, MI:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FgxQLnt2.jpg&hash=83997b3ae7d2c9c14e2fc0e5a687162cf80f7107)
Taylor, MI (I believe this has since been replaced with a boring TO I-75 assembly):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FigbHfEQ.jpg&hash=5324a5bfb4dd879683e48731962d49dfd9f60cda)
Plymouth Township, MI during a 2006 reconstruction:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FPh9AgsX.jpg&hash=9b8bd57b04e720093c4172978ede69fee880261e)
Berrien Springs, MI (this is now an extension of M-139):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FrpPm8bq.jpg&hash=4985e358ef4926adb457c5b5e27d23640e435b4e)
QuoteJanuary 21, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of bannered route shield assemblies containing at least one banner other than Business (or BUS), Alternate (or ALT) or Truck.
(So, it can include any of the above types, as long as it also contains a banner other than those three. Thus, "TEMP BUSINESS" would be permitted, but "ALT TRUCK" would not.)
Here are a couple from Virginia...
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vahighways.com%2Fva-ends%2Fold%2Fold074norton_et.jpg&hash=c7150a0d457295263943339d5914f2da8659807d)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vahighways.com%2Fcutouts%2Fimages%2Fus58anorton.jpg&hash=21291040008b57ad062637aff81fe71fa45a0f92)
Quite a few of these permanent swiveling "DETOUR I-12" unisigns have gone up recently.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5483/31285618005_ef06b442e9_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PEAYfZ)
I-12 Detour Unisigns (https://flic.kr/p/PEAYfZ) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
Quote from: Mapmikey on January 21, 2017, 10:54:50 AM
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vahighways.com%2Fcutouts%2Fimages%2Fus58anorton.jpg&hash=21291040008b57ad062637aff81fe71fa45a0f92)
Where in Norton is that? I have pictures of another Old Alt. 58 cutout, but don't ever recall having seen that particular assembly.
Meanwhile, "CAR" at the New River Gorge visitor's center in West Virginia.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5604/31964337001_3e01cceea9_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QGzzLD)2016 Michigan-WV Trip Day 6 - 10 (https://flic.kr/p/QGzzLD) by H.B. Elkins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hbelkins/), on Flickr
Quote from: hbelkins on January 21, 2017, 02:58:03 PM
Where in Norton is that? I have pictures of another Old Alt. 58 cutout, but don't ever recall having seen that particular assembly.
On Kentucky Ave EB just past 11th. Don't know if it is still there...haven't been to Norton in a while but I've been more recently than GMSV:
https://goo.gl/maps/TFhPUdViv622
QuoteJanuary 21, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of bannered route shield assemblies containing at least one banner other than Business (or BUS), Alternate (or ALT) or Truck.
(So, it can include any of the above types, as long as it also contains a banner other than those three. Thus, "TEMP BUSINESS" would be permitted, but "ALT TRUCK" would not.)
"Old" and "New" in Monticello, Utah, soon after the US 666 to US 491 conversion. September 27, 2003.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20030927%2Fus666us491us191.jpg&hash=d0207e3a53e0d75618e64e45dac93ca5ec14b706)
Bonus points for none of those being 3dus shields.
QuoteJanuary 21, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of bannered route shield assemblies containing at least one banner other than Business (or BUS), Alternate (or ALT) or Truck.
(So, it can include any of the above types, as long as it also contains a banner other than those three. Thus, "TEMP BUSINESS" would be permitted, but "ALT TRUCK" would not.)
Sticking with an "Old", here's Old US 66 in Galena, Kansas. January 24, 2004.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20040124%2Foldus66.jpg&hash=82d33d917270745052a51a141e83046821aa1a09)
While "Bypass" does not really seem to be in the spirit of this challenge, since it's not specifically excluded, so..
By-Pass US 501 in Durham, North Carolina. June 20, 2008.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20080620%2Fbypass501.jpg&hash=3f8c25a53144fbc2632b9d4ef63622a2dc3ae365)
By-Pass US 1 in Kittery, Maine. May 29, 2010.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20100529%2Fbpus1us1me236.jpg&hash=2290e0298aaebe3d4cd5cffd1395a08aab9bb1f5)
Quote from: hbelkins on January 21, 2017, 02:58:03 PM
Meanwhile, "CAR" at the New River Gorge visitor's center in West Virginia.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5604/31964337001_3e01cceea9_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QGzzLD)2016 Michigan-WV Trip Day 6 - 10 (https://flic.kr/p/QGzzLD) by H.B. Elkins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hbelkins/), on Flickr
I've never even heard of a "CAR" route before. :clap:
Quote from: Jim on January 21, 2017, 06:36:00 PM
While "Bypass" does not really seem to be in the spirit of this challenge, since it's not specifically excluded, so..
Yeah, I debated on excluding it, but figured it was just uncommon enough to allow. Still, for this Challenge, the rarer the better!
Does anyone here know why the standard is "BY-PASS" instead of "BYPASS" with no hyphen?
OK, the rule says we can't use "TRUCK." But what about "TRUCK ROUTE" or "TRUCKS?"
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.millenniumhwy.net%2FJune_2006_Day_3%2FJune_2006_Day_3-Images%2F289.jpg&hash=eda54a0a1a63510803a2afe3bd2c431c3d088d2c)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.millenniumhwy.net%2FJune_2006_Day_3%2FJune_2006_Day_3-Images%2F199.jpg&hash=f269ff7d816fb061f45bc76870d9207f99c93de2)
"SCENIC"
In Oklahoma...
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.millenniumhwy.net%2F2009_OKC_Day_2%2FImages%2F500.jpg&hash=33dc0c2bc30f4b61feca4881b9dd048be5084454)
And Maryland...
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.millenniumhwy.net%2FWashington_CD_2004%2FPICT1070.JPG&hash=a06fab49fe065a154eb4f9074fbcf4359b661c38)
One more: a "Historic" Vermont 7A in North Bennington. October 16, 2004.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20041016%2Fvt7aus7ny7vt67avt279.jpg&hash=a4dabcc0ba3d419d22750a0f8c4ab5053ba83f19)
Quote from: Jim on January 21, 2017, 09:42:36 PM
One more: a "Historic" Vermont 7A in North Bennington. October 16, 2004.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20041016%2Fvt7aus7ny7vt67avt279.jpg&hash=a4dabcc0ba3d419d22750a0f8c4ab5053ba83f19)
You actually have two there with the "NY" banner.
Here are a couple more unusual ones.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.millenniumhwy.net%2F2010_Iowa_Day_6%2FImages%2F102.jpg&hash=08852597f2bc63917c7fbac51d48945d772ae272)
And what Kentucky uses instead of "Old."
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7412/9408091871_76578184c0_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/fkmVWx)2013 Kansas Trip Day 1 - 109 (https://flic.kr/p/fkmVWx) by H.B. Elkins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hbelkins/), on Flickr
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.millenniumhwy.net%2FVarious_KY_OH_Jan_2001%2FVarious_KY_OH_Jan_2001-Images%2F28.jpg&hash=b7bafdd1f9802894ef51ba576a558c2b503f1adc)
QuoteJanuary 21, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of bannered route shield assemblies containing at least one banner other than Business (or BUS), Alternate (or ALT) or Truck.
(So, it can include any of the above types, as long as it also contains a banner other than those three. Thus, "TEMP BUSINESS" would be permitted, but "ALT TRUCK" would not.)
I'd prefer to use my own pictures instead of Google Maps Streetview, but for whatever reason I have no photos whatsoever that cover anything having to do with GA 3 CONN.
So with that said, here is GA 3 CONN (from my very hometown) with courtesy to GMSV:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/426/32450858015_c3062c955b.jpg)
QuoteJanuary 22, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of any array of BGSes that show shields of three or more different interstates.
This is my contribution, from off of I-75 Southbound in the Chattanooga, Tennessee area:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/443/32450858035_bd966bb373_c.jpg)
(By the way, just for the record, in this picture, the trucker in front of us is not driving recklessly - he or she is simply changing lanes, you just can't tell that the turn signal is on in this picture.)
QuoteJanuary 22, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of any array of BGSes that show shields of three or more different interstates.
Novi, MI:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FSZ66DjL.jpg&hash=1ed0a39049ac8c5cdb7989bfaf83dc7d8de20f0c)
I-75 north at the new I-96/Ambassador Bridge interchange in downtown Detroit. The complex was still incomplete at the time due to a legal battle with the bridge owner. In the background to the right you can see where a gantry with BGSs was installed even though the bridge section immediately before it wasn't yet built!
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F1fg5Vvy.jpg&hash=27c9b0a1c885d15ba4b68a7f9181eab9c30d9032)
QuoteJanuary 22, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of any array of BGSes that show shields of three or more different interstates.
East end of I-235 at I-35/80
(https://i.imgur.com/lWofEtw.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/lWofEtw.jpg)
Edit to use newer, better picture.
QuoteJanuary 22, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of any array of BGSes that show shields of three or more different interstates.
I-20 in Atlanta:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fi20w_i75.jpg&hash=4eb73806832f6c5a0d34bd7e30bf62ccef7ee7d8)
The split on the Bronx side of the Throgs Neck Bridge (I-295), with signs for I-95, I-295, and I-695:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.greaternyroads.info%2Fnyinter%2Fi295%2Ffullsize%2F295n10_01.jpg&hash=57df3517ccac9ee342da2411808d94403a81c0be)
QuoteJanuary 22, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of any array of BGSes that show shields of three or more different interstates.
Southbound US-301 north of Richmond, VA:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F9oEyCOT.jpg&hash=d9ce5e2f815d98f7a9e4a657e3baf3a69eb68ba8)
QuoteJanuary 22, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of any array of BGSes that show shields of three or more different interstates.
3 is too easy, so here's a 4 in Cleveland. October 13, 2013.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20131013%2Fexit170b.jpg&hash=58f819f37283fd396d4f36464dfd8bc03753f8e9)
QuoteJanuary 22, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of any array of BGSes that show shields of three or more different interstates.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8098/29912249191_61db61308d_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Mzf6yk)
Approaching the Mississippi River Bridge During Rush Hour (https://flic.kr/p/Mzf6yk) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
Quote from: Jim on January 22, 2017, 11:03:53 AM
QuoteJanuary 22, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of any array of BGSes that show shields of three or more different interstates.
3 is too easy, so here's a 4 in Cleveland. October 13, 2013.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20131013%2Fexit170b.jpg&hash=58f819f37283fd396d4f36464dfd8bc03753f8e9)
*raises hand*
Are trucks allowed on the I-90 ramp?
QuoteJanuary 22, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of any array of BGSes that show shields of three or more different interstates.
Avoiding work and errands... More 4.
I-70 in St. Louis. August 1, 2016.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20160801%2Fexit249a.jpg&hash=9f0db852dc1eb94815166ec0177ff7425da1b4a6)
And a much older one in St. Louis, long before the new I-70 bridge. July 20, 2003.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20030720%2Fi55i64i70us40.jpg&hash=fda4f17c0b9c41f66df963427c4f57c251aec453)
And KC, too. April 27, 2004.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20040427%2Fexit2k.jpg&hash=12bcf74763272e3ab43b8c8e9612bc2fadff68fd)
Not too common in the mountain west:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corcohighways.org%2Fhighways%2Fmt%2F90%2F276to115%2F1.jpg&hash=84a7da856f54d419a80860d407ea393b546342ce)
Quote from: Jim on January 22, 2017, 11:51:59 AM
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20040427%2Fexit2k.jpg&hash=12bcf74763272e3ab43b8c8e9612bc2fadff68fd)
Looks like they took off the interstate shields and replaced them with smaller shields
(https://scontent-dft4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/15874762_10154728915311469_3074343086243656490_o.jpg?oh=6773ad91e005e80f153547c2b9cacb7c&oe=59155587)
QuoteJanuary 22, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of any array of BGSes that show shields of three or more different interstates.
I-35, I-40, and I-235 in OKC.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/320/31321033683_12b153cb22_z.jpg)
I-65, I-74, and I-465 near Indianapolis.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8171/29449246326_ec4ca11791_z.jpg)
I-295, I-395, and I-695 in Washington, DC.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3893/14576947007_bc968d21a0_z.jpg)
Eisenhower Interchange - Harrisburg, PA
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8027/7633957480_0a7eee4b22_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/cCA2Ay)
US 322 @ I-83 & I-283 (Eisenhower Interchange) - Harrisburg, PA (https://flic.kr/p/cCA2Ay) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Also Eisenhower Interchange
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8168/7633954800_253e19fe7b_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/cCA1Nm)
US 322 approaching Eisenhower Interchange - Harrisburg, PA (https://flic.kr/p/cCA1Nm) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Quote
January 23, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of unpaved state-level (or international equivalent) highways.
There are dozens of these in Montana. Here are a few:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corcohighways.org%2Fhighways%2Fmt%2F504%2F340toend%2F1.jpg&hash=296c9a4859dd461a1038450cbc5d37f9d56385e1)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corcohighways.org%2Fhighways%2Fmt%2F236%2F191to87%2F7.jpg&hash=d210b50301ef8cf01449ac75e76292d653a48d15)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corcohighways.org%2Fhighways%2Fmt%2F201%2F13to480%2F6.jpg&hash=4c76f9496bab1cc31d88070aa7e7dcf8237fea62)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corcohighways.org%2Fhighways%2Fmt%2F330%2F68to15%2F3.jpg&hash=870974a293cd36d2da0e545f57e842c1104e274d)
Also Alberta:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corcohighways.org%2Fhighways%2Fab%2F577%2F36toend%2F2.jpg&hash=0586235b61a154211f001c19cb643a601c754695)
Arizona SR 288
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corcohighways.org%2Fhighways%2Faz%2F288%2F188toend%2F6.jpg&hash=6b7ca14661f7d26e44d7216625d9bda4fab04454)
Saskatchewan 317
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corcohighways.org%2Fhighways%2Fsk%2F317%2F771to51%2F2.jpg&hash=b5db9dbca1122bcdaed9acbc5407a6a3e4c26b70)
South Dakota 20
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corcohighways.org%2Fhighways%2Fsd%2F20%2Fmtto85%2F1.jpg&hash=e48573f504f97d4a015c93a4deebc6fc15aaa785)
Idaho/Washington/Oregon have unpaved state highway mileage, but none with reassurance shields along the unpaved portions.
Quote from: corco on January 23, 2017, 12:21:26 AM
There are dozens of these in Montana. Here are a few:
[...]
Idaho/Washington/Oregon have unpaved state highway mileage, but none with reassurance shields along the unpaved portions.
Got any pictures of those? Reassurance shields aren't a requirement of the Challenge. (However, don't forget there is a three-answer limit per post.)
QuoteJanuary 23, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of unpaved state-level (or international equivalent) highways.
VA 91...
(https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/14707785_10154461434471469_2055721053819483089_o.jpg?oh=daba88db03c6d58515300ebcb005d92c&oe=59122E1B)
(https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/14712844_10154461434671469_475660128936797618_o.jpg?oh=c2b603db665b3e1792e12b9266e42a76&oe=590040CD)
KY 199 in Pike County, just off KY 632...
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2844/10174315683_10712f334e_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/gv52zV)2013 Various KY pics July-Sept - 284 (https://flic.kr/p/gv52zV) by H.B. Elkins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hbelkins/), on Flickr
QuoteJanuary 23, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of unpaved state-level (or international equivalent) highways.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8564/28550005621_12d041083b_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KuSf1e)
Gravel Highway (LA 1004 Route Sign) (https://flic.kr/p/KuSf1e) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
Quote
January 23, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of unpaved state-level (or international equivalent) highways.
The last one in Minnesota, MN-74:
(https://i.imgur.com/4xfteFs.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/4xfteFs.jpg)
Quote from: empirestate on January 23, 2017, 09:45:32 AM
Quote from: corco on January 23, 2017, 12:21:26 AM
There are dozens of these in Montana. Here are a few:
[...]
Idaho/Washington/Oregon have unpaved state highway mileage, but none with reassurance shields along the unpaved portions.
Got any pictures of those? Reassurance shields aren't a requirement of the Challenge. (However, don't forget there is a three-answer limit per post.)
Sure
Idaho Highway 7
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corcohighways.org%2Fhighways%2Fid%2F7%2Fendto12%2F1.jpg&hash=421714a9a688911735e78e5ab0a962cb56351095)
Oregon Route 27
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corcohighways.org%2Fhighways%2For%2F27%2F26to20%2F5.jpg&hash=1f5d795f1cf80cf0cc5a104666f45a00539ef5eb)
Washington SR 165
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corcohighways.org%2Fhighways%2F165%2F162torainier%2F5.JPG&hash=7ceed87a5cecd4d187d40bdf92ab25cc03beeb63)
QuoteJanuary 23, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of unpaved state-level (or international equivalent) highways.
US Route 61
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.deadpioneer.com%2Froutes%2FUS61%2Fhistoricus61se%2Fspiralbridge%2Fimages%2Flostus61hastingsrd.jpg&hash=c8da4e35e0691f35fc4fc4947dbbbbc53a1ec4cc)
Secondary Highway 670 in Ontario:
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Nothing from Alaska or Canada yet? Seriously?
^^ The one above your post is Canadian.
I also posted pictures from Alberta and Saskatchewan
Quote from: noelbotevera on January 23, 2017, 08:03:01 PM
QuoteJanuary 23, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of unpaved state-level (or international equivalent) highways.
US Route 61
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Where is this?
Quote from: chays on January 23, 2017, 10:45:59 PM
Quote from: noelbotevera on January 23, 2017, 08:03:01 PM
QuoteJanuary 23, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of unpaved state-level (or international equivalent) highways.
US Route 61
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Where is this?
I got the picture from a website about the US 61 Spiral Bridge, in Hasting, Minnesota.
Quote from: noelbotevera on January 23, 2017, 10:57:59 PM
Quote from: chays on January 23, 2017, 10:45:59 PM
Quote from: noelbotevera on January 23, 2017, 08:03:01 PM
QuoteJanuary 23, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of unpaved state-level (or international equivalent) highways.
US Route 61
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Where is this?
I got the picture from a website about the US 61 Spiral Bridge, in Hasting, Minnesota.
That website says this is the St. Paul-Hastings Wagon Road, not US 61. I don't believe any part of US 61 is unpaved anymore!
I would have included a photo of CA-173, but the unpaved segment is no longer part of the state highway system, so CA-173 now has a gap in its routing.
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January 24 Challenge: Pictures of routes that have been eliminated/turned back
East end of MN-232 at MN-65. 232 was eliminated in April 2012 and is now Aitkin County road 3. Picture is from August 2011.
(https://i.imgur.com/vlQjraa.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/vlQjraa.jpg)
QuoteJanuary 24 Challenge: Pictures of routes that have been eliminated/turned back
Westbound Storrow Drive (US 1 Southbound circa 1971-1989) exit sign for US 1 South exiting Storrow Drive. This sign remained
at least 15 years after US 1 was rerouted onto I-93. Yes, that's a flashing red-arrow warning sign next to it.
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US 1 ALT was decommissioned in 1971...this sign was still up as of yesterday.
May not meet intent of OP because it is still in the primary system...?
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Quote from: Mapmikey on January 24, 2017, 09:40:49 AM
US 1 ALT was decommissioned in 1971...this sign was still up as of yesterday.
May not meet intent of OP because it is still in the primary system...?
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Counts to me.
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January 24 Challenge: Pictures of routes that have been eliminated/turned back
Old WYO 218, taken just before turnback in 2009
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Old Washington SR 908, taken in 2007 a couple years before turnback. This is at the intersection with old SR 201, which was decommissioned in 1992.
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Arizona 280, from I-8, taken in 2012 a couple years after decommissioning.
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Quote from: corco on January 24, 2017, 10:49:26 AM
Arizona 280, from I-8, taken in 2012 a couple years after decommissioning.
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"Weigh Station" as a destination on a post-interchange distance sign?
Quote from: roadman on January 24, 2017, 10:55:43 AM
Quote from: corco on January 24, 2017, 10:49:26 AM
Arizona 280, from I-8, taken in 2012 a couple years after decommissioning.
"Weigh Station" as a destination on a post-interchange distance sign?
I'm more interested in the "Avenue 3E." What a strange name.
Loop Road was once part of Florida SR 94, became County 94, now NPS:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fc1.staticflickr.com%2F1%2F463%2F18952864025_99a2ac09f2_b.jpg&hash=c4ca6b45806d180ebde66305b998d86495972310) (http://flic.kr/p/uSNoaF)
About 1/3 of it is paved, the rest is questionable quagmire.
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January 24 Challenge: Pictures of routes that have been eliminated/turned back
Took this picture a year and a half ago. WI-123 has since been decommissioned. I had an IA-192 sitting around too, but I can't locate it atm
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/2/1682/25906886705_6791321910_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FtiyQr)
WI-123-STN (https://flic.kr/p/FtiyQr) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteJanuary 24 Challenge: Pictures of routes that have been eliminated/turned back
I don't know if this counts (since it is a text sign and does not involve an actual decommission), but here goes. This sign points toward PA 31 in Monongahela. PA 31 was truncated to the east of Monongahela in 1964 and that stretch of PA 31 became PA 136. If it doesn't count, my apologies...
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3319/3260424085_dedc3f1647_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/5Y7wun)
Relic (https://flic.kr/p/5Y7wun) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
US 371 from this junction south in Coushatta was decommissioned LA-179.
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QuoteJanuary 24 Challenge: Pictures of routes that have been eliminated/turned back
West of Silver City and leading into the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. Turned back to Ontonagon County in 2008.
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The entire one-mile length was turned back to the village of Elberta in 2012.
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QuoteJanuary 25 Challenge: Commercial logos on BGS (green directional signs)
-NOT the common blue-backed traveler services information signs.
See below screenshot of the Amtrak logo on a BGS. I-95 NB approaching SR-46, near Mims, FL
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QuoteJanuary 25 Challenge: Commercial logos on BGS (green directional signs)
-NOT the common blue-backed traveler services information signs.
Amtrak & SEPTA
shields along I-76 westbound in Philadelphia (but no PA 3 shield, which crosses I-76 in this area):
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Hutchinson Parkway northbound:
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Not sure if it's big enough, but it's certainly green.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.millenniumhwy.net%2F2009_Northeast_Day_5%2FImages%2F562.jpg&hash=74f1b3ea81f65114ce4aca3eb5785901fcd2992c)
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The one of FedEx Field is a twofer, both FedEx and the Skins.
One of the reasons I made this the daily challenge was to see how prevalent this practice is. Some of these look ridiculous. That Washington Nationals logo looks like a rogue add-on after the original installation. The FedEx/Redskins one is a bit over the top as well.
Are these MUTCD compliant?
Quote from: chays on January 25, 2017, 05:18:36 PM
One of the reasons I made this the daily challenge was to see how prevalent this practice is. Some of these look ridiculous. That Washington Nationals logo looks like a rogue add-on after the original installation. The FedEx/Redskins one is a bit over the top as well.
Are these MUTCD compliant?
I believe most (if not all) Nationals logos have been removed from signs in Maryland
Quote from: Mapmikey on January 25, 2017, 07:24:09 PM
Quote from: chays on January 25, 2017, 05:18:36 PM
One of the reasons I made this the daily challenge was to see how prevalent this practice is. Some of these look ridiculous. That Washington Nationals logo looks like a rogue add-on after the original installation. The FedEx/Redskins one is a bit over the top as well.
Are these MUTCD compliant?
I believe most (if not all) Nationals logos have been removed from signs in Maryland
And from a sign on I-395, but I can't remember which side of the river it was on.
QuoteJanuary 25 Challenge: Commercial logos on BGS (green directional signs)
Olympic Rings on a BGS along I-85 in Charlotte:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/740/21651089751_390fa7ff55_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/yZeuET)
QuoteJanuary 26 Challenge: Photos that are valid for two or more previous challenges. In your post, mention which previous challenges they are (you only need descriptions of the challenges, you don't need to search to see which days they were). If a photo has already been posted to this thread, it can't be posted here again for this challenge.
Here's the full list so you don't have to search through 11 pages worth of challenges:
January 2, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of wrong-way concurrencies between an Interstate and its parallel US route companion, or any pair of routes that are generally parallel along the same corridor for a substantial distance (not just routes that happen to have the same cardinal directions posted.)
January 3, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of county route shields that are not the standard pentagon (or even an attempt at one). Squares, circles, diamonds, county outline cut-outs–let's see 'em!
January 4, 2017
Post photos of one or more BGSs together that show at least one interstate, one US, and one state route shield.
January 5 challenge:
Post a picture where a route number in the picture and the speed limit are identical, and both are shown in the picture. The route number shown does not have to be the road the picture is on.
January 6th challenge:
Post photos showing two consecutive route numbers (need not be the same route type).
January 7:
Post a picture of two or more BGSs mounted to something other than a gantry.
January 8 challenge:
'BEGIN' route markers
January 9, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of error shields (wrong shield shape/route type) other than US for state or state for US.
January 10, 2017
Challenge: Post signs featuring the names of famous people on them.
Rules:
—Official road/highway signs only.
—Must include at least first and last name.
—Exclude signs giving only commemorative or ceremonial highway names.
—Exclude persons already honored on official currency or with a national holiday.
January 11 challenge:
Post a picture that shows sub-$2 gasoline, while the focus of the image is road-related.
January 12 challenge:
A highway sign acknowledging where a major politician, entertainer or historical figure has lived or was born.
January 13 challenge:
Inappropriate use of wide shields.
Jan 14 Challenge:
Post pics of signage that is a little too on the nose, makes you go "duh", or unintentionally reveals a larger truth. Here's your chance to be creative...
January 15th challenge:
Official highway signs that are nowhere near anything specified in the MUTCD.
January 16, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of hilariously complicated arrow signs (diagrammatic freeway signs, overhead intersection lane assignments, curve/intersection warning signs, etc.).
January 17, 2017, challenge:
A BGS with five or more shields on it.
January 18, 2017
Challenge: Post any sign containing a 1, 18, or 2017.
January 19, 2017
Challenge: Post guide signs on which a route number is given in text rather than on a shield.
January 20, 2017
Challenge: Post signs including at least the first and last name of a U.S. President (sitting, past or future at the time of the photo).
January 21, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of bannered route shield assemblies containing at least one banner other than Business (or BUS), Alternate (or ALT) or Truck.
(So, it can include any of the above types, as long as it also contains a banner other than those three. Thus, "TEMP BUSINESS" would be permitted, but "ALT TRUCK" would not.)
January 22, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of any array of BGSes that show shields of three or more different interstates.
January 23, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of unpaved state-level (or international equivalent) highways.
January 24 Challenge:
Pictures of routes that have been eliminated/turned back
January 25 Challenge:
Commercial logos on BGS (green directional signs)
Quote from: bassoon1986 on January 26, 2017, 10:17:50 AM
Here's the full list so you don't have to search through 11 pages worth of challenges:
Which I just did, and typed up a list too... Oh well, your list is more comprehensive than mine. :) We'll use it again for an end-of-month catch-up, to be posted soon.
Quote from: 1 on January 26, 2017, 06:12:01 AM
January 26 Challenge: Photos that are valid for two or more previous challenges. In your post, mention which previous challenges they are (you only need descriptions of the challenges, you don't need to search to see which days they were). If a photo has already been posted to this thread, it can't be posted here again for this challenge.
To clarify, a single photo that qualifies for two or more challenges?
I'm thinking the famous people, Presidents and birthplace Challenges will make for easy answers to this; perhaps an exception?
Quote from: empirestate on January 26, 2017, 10:36:02 AM
Quote from: bassoon1986 on January 26, 2017, 10:17:50 AM
Here's the full list so you don't have to search through 11 pages worth of challenges:
Which I just did, and typed up a list too... Oh well, your list is more comprehensive than mine. :) We'll use it again for an end-of-month catch-up, to be posted soon.
Quote from: 1 on January 26, 2017, 06:12:01 AM
January 26 Challenge: Photos that are valid for two or more previous challenges. In your post, mention which previous challenges they are (you only need descriptions of the challenges, you don't need to search to see which days they were). If a photo has already been posted to this thread, it can't be posted here again for this challenge.
To clarify, a single photo that qualifies for two or more challenges?
I'm thinking the famous people, Presidents and birthplace Challenges will make for easy answers to this; perhaps an exception?
Yes, a single photo that qualifies for two or more challenges.
I don't think we need an exception; it's been 4 hours, and nobody has posted anything yet.
-2 consecutive route numbers
-guide signs on which route number is given in text
LA 311 and LA 312. LA 311 is in text above the traffic light.
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January 27, 2017
Challenge: Post any road or sign photo that also shows beautiful winter scenery.
I like bleak. Along IN 234 in Indiana:
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QuoteJanuary 27, 2017
Challenge: Post any road or sign photo that also shows beautiful winter scenery.
Blizzard of 1978: I-93 (then still part of MA 128) Canton near the I-95 interchange.
Note the back of an I-93 shield in the foreground and the gantry & BGS' in the background.
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I-84 westbound approaching its western terminus at I-81 near Scranton:
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Snowy mountains are always fun.
QuoteJanuary 27, 2017 Challenge: Post any road or sign photo that also shows beautiful winter scenery.
I'll go ahead and take the bragging rights for southernmost continental-US photo:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7361/11974115893_29b8a5a7f9_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/jf7tu2)
Louisiana Snow 2008-12-11 (https://flic.kr/p/jf7tu2) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
QuoteJanuary 27, 2017 Challenge: Post any road or sign photo that also shows beautiful winter scenery.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/2/1478/24461925703_388827210a_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DgBLgH)IA-173-I-80NR (https://flic.kr/p/DgBLgH) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
...Okay then.
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QuoteJanuary 27, 2017
Challenge: Post any road or sign photo that also shows beautiful winter scenery.
Browns Ferry Road and Mooresville Road, outside Huntsville:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/448/18909930474_5299e3559c_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/uP1kw3)
Quote from: jbnv on January 27, 2017, 11:03:42 AM
QuoteJanuary 27, 2017 Challenge: Post any road or sign photo that also shows beautiful winter scenery.
I'll go ahead and take the bragging rights for southernmost continental-US photo:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7361/11974115893_29b8a5a7f9_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/jf7tu2)
Louisiana Snow 2008-12-11 (https://flic.kr/p/jf7tu2) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
What, you don't think anyone has pictures of snow in Florida?
I have thousands of snow photos so I'm sure I have some way better ones but I am lazy so here
Sometimes, beauty is just a lot of snow:
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Or whiteout conditions
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Or just Wyoming 372
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corcohighways.org%2Fhighways%2Fwy%2F372%2F28to189%2F6.jpg&hash=d48100b24ef45b6479780ae4ce60d6565fb03ded)
Quote from: formulanone on January 27, 2017, 06:43:16 PM
QuoteJanuary 27, 2017
Challenge: Post any road or sign photo that also shows beautiful winter scenery.
Browns Ferry Road and Mooresville Road, outside Huntsville:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/448/18909930474_5299e3559c_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/uP1kw3)
Quite artistic, if I may state. Ansel Adams would approve.
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January 28 Challenge: BGSes that have blank spots where route shields used to be
1st Street exit (I-35 exit 92) in Ankeny, IA. This used to be an exit to Iowa 931 East until August 2003, when IA-931 was eliminated. This BGS, on SB I-35, is the only remaining BGS with the blank spot; the other three have since been replaced.
(https://i.imgur.com/RWJI56u.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/RWJI56u.jpg)
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January 28 Challenge: BGSes that have blank spots where route shields used to be
M-59 used to run concurrent with M-3 for their last few miles to their joint termini at I-94 in Chesterfield Township, but M-59 was relocated to its own terminus a few miles south of here (and eliminating the concurrency) in 1988. Though the M-59 shield was removed, its control city of Utica was not. This sign was replaced a few years ago with the two shields properly centered, but I believe the new sign still shows Utica as a control city.
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The blank space above Astoria Boulevard would have taken an I-678 shield if the Astoria Expressway had been built.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcoastroads.com%2Fstates%2Fny%2Fnyinter%2Fi678%2Ffullsize%2F678mold003.jpg&hash=c041a6962007a9014b6d411bfdf081743455f473)
These signs have been replaced, so don't go looking for them.
Quote from: dgolub on January 27, 2017, 06:50:55 PM
What, you don't think anyone has pictures of snow in Florida?
Well, if they do, they didn't post it during the challenge time period.
QuoteJanuary 28 Challenge: BGSes that have blank spots where route shields used to be
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This sign, and the ones preceding it on I-275, used to have a KY 8 shield. This exit leads to what was at one time a third separate segment of KY 8, but the route number was later changed to a four-digit route -- the road serves only as a connector to KY 20 -- and no marker replaced it.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/500/32044114516_48472fdf7e_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QPCsR3)2016 Bloomington Trip Day 3 - 23 (https://flic.kr/p/QPCsR3) by H.B. Elkins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hbelkins/), on Flickr
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/755/31242096014_5948d9e96b_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PAKUFQ)2016 Bloomington Trip Day 3 - 25 (https://flic.kr/p/PAKUFQ) by H.B. Elkins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hbelkins/), on Flickr
On the two above, you can see shadows on these old signs where markers were moved. These originally said KY 151, TO US 127 SOUTH but the US 127 designation was removed when trucks were banned from the segment of KY 151 between I-64 and Lawrenceburg.
I have a few more but probably won't dig through my photos to find them, in case someone else wants to try to find and use them.
QuoteJanuary 29th challenge: Post photos of conflicting signage.
Northbound M-10 (Lodge Freeway) in Detroit/Highland Park, April 2015. This is what happens when there are multiple projects along a route and each has its own signage with no coordination among them.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FpMBWwZO.jpg&hash=7e4c7855fac623ab6bc6d323d08f42ba1566c00c)
:colorful: OK Challengers, here it is: :colorful: the first monthly catch-up free-for-all! For the rest of the month,
post any photos you may have missed for any January Challenge™. (Please continue to observe posting limits: one picture per answer, three answers per post.)
This catch-up blitz
serves as the Challenge for January 29, 2017. It will remain open throughout January 30 and 31, and new Challenges will also be posted on those days (which will also remain open through the 31st). [EDIT: I see somebody just snuck in his own Challenge for the 29th, so we'll keep that one open as well.]
Here again is the list of January Challenges (thanks to our bassoon friend):
Quote from: bassoon1986 on January 26, 2017, 10:17:50 AM
Here's the full list so you don't have to search through 11 pages worth of challenges:
January 2, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of wrong-way concurrencies between an Interstate and its parallel US route companion, or any pair of routes that are generally parallel along the same corridor for a substantial distance (not just routes that happen to have the same cardinal directions posted.)
January 3, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of county route shields that are not the standard pentagon (or even an attempt at one). Squares, circles, diamonds, county outline cut-outs–let's see 'em!
January 4, 2017
Post photos of one or more BGSs together that show at least one interstate, one US, and one state route shield.
January 5 challenge:
Post a picture where a route number in the picture and the speed limit are identical, and both are shown in the picture. The route number shown does not have to be the road the picture is on.
January 6th challenge:
Post photos showing two consecutive route numbers (need not be the same route type).
January 7:
Post a picture of two or more BGSs mounted to something other than a gantry.
January 8 challenge:
'BEGIN' route markers
January 9, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of error shields (wrong shield shape/route type) other than US for state or state for US.
January 10, 2017
Challenge: Post signs featuring the names of famous people on them.
Rules:
—Official road/highway signs only.
—Must include at least first and last name.
—Exclude signs giving only commemorative or ceremonial highway names.
—Exclude persons already honored on official currency or with a national holiday.
January 11 challenge:
Post a picture that shows sub-$2 gasoline, while the focus of the image is road-related.
January 12 challenge:
A highway sign acknowledging where a major politician, entertainer or historical figure has lived or was born.
January 13 challenge:
Inappropriate use of wide shields.
Jan 14 Challenge:
Post pics of signage that is a little too on the nose, makes you go "duh", or unintentionally reveals a larger truth. Here's your chance to be creative...
January 15th challenge:
Official highway signs that are nowhere near anything specified in the MUTCD.
January 16, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of hilariously complicated arrow signs (diagrammatic freeway signs, overhead intersection lane assignments, curve/intersection warning signs, etc.).
January 17, 2017, challenge:
A BGS with five or more shields on it.
January 18, 2017
Challenge: Post any sign containing a 1, 18, or 2017.
January 19, 2017
Challenge: Post guide signs on which a route number is given in text rather than on a shield.
January 20, 2017
Challenge: Post signs including at least the first and last name of a U.S. President (sitting, past or future at the time of the photo).
January 21, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of bannered route shield assemblies containing at least one banner other than Business (or BUS), Alternate (or ALT) or Truck.
(So, it can include any of the above types, as long as it also contains a banner other than those three. Thus, "TEMP BUSINESS" would be permitted, but "ALT TRUCK" would not.)
January 22, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of any array of BGSes that show shields of three or more different interstates.
January 23, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of unpaved state-level (or international equivalent) highways.
January 24 Challenge:
Pictures of routes that have been eliminated/turned back
January 25 Challenge:
Commercial logos on BGS (green directional signs)
January 26 Challenge:
Photos that are valid for two or more previous challenges. In your post, mention which previous challenges they are (you only need descriptions of the challenges, you don't need to search to see which days they were). If a photo has already been posted to this thread, it can't be posted here again for this challenge.
January 27, 2017
Challenge: Post any road or sign photo that also shows beautiful winter scenery.
January 28 Challenge:
BGSes that have blank spots where route shields used to be
January 29th challenge:
Post photos of conflicting signage.
Quote from: empirestate on January 29, 2017, 12:37:38 AM
January 4, 2017: Post photos of one or more BGSs together that show at least one interstate, one US, and one state route shield.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8546/29912253601_de1252edba_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Mzf7Sn)
I-12 Essen Ln. Exit / Airline Highway Advance Sign (https://flic.kr/p/Mzf7Sn) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
Quote from: empirestate on January 29, 2017, 12:37:38 AM
January 20, 2017: Post signs including at least the first and last name of a U.S. President (sitting, past or future at the time of the photo).
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/2/1238/614303487_762f2c51c9_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Wht2r)
Hot Springs Bill Clinton Sign (https://flic.kr/p/Wht2r) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
QuoteJanuary 30, 2017
Challenge: Post signs that suggest an unintentionally funny phrase or combination of words.
By Robert Lee, from our own AA Roads Interstate Guide:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.interstate-guide.com%2Fimages027%2Fi-027_nt_04.jpg&hash=a9296811f60a3957e658d605d042073929e315a4)
http://www.interstate-guide.com/images027/i-027_nt_04.jpg
A friend of mine, seeing this sign, once quipped, "What exactly is a dumb-ass pampa?" :-D
And don't forget, all January Challenges (including this one) are open through tomorrow!
Most of you are probably familiar with this sign.
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8a/LA_1249_Baptist_Pumpkin_Center_3.JPG)
QuoteJanuary 30, 2017
Challenge: Post signs that suggest an unintentionally funny phrase or combination of words.
Tough choices just outside Pittsburgh International Airport: Airport Beaver or Moon Cargo?
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fc1.staticflickr.com%2F8%2F7757%2F27419842630_181d179c57_b.jpg&hash=e4ddcaa00e02153a7a8be27b401584f92c58b87a) (http://flic.kr/p/HLZRVq)
QuoteJanuary 30, 2017
Challenge: Post signs that suggest an unintentionally funny phrase or combination of words.
There are two communities in Wolfe County, Ky., called Flat and Mary, accessible by a dead-end road off KY 15. The road is called Flat-Mary Road.
OK, we know where Flat Mary is. How about Busty Mary?
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmillenniumhwy.net%2Finterestingsigns%2Fky%2Fflatmaryrd.jpg&hash=f73f728ee7ec963e7b7fe4850e03a32833f5a953)
Then there's this from New Albany, Ind.
Obama left, security right.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/gallery/21_30_01_17_11_02_38.jpeg)
QuoteJanuary 21, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of bannered route shield assemblies containing at least one banner other than Business (or BUS), Alternate (or ALT) or Truck.
Old CR 78 near La Belle, Florida:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fc1.staticflickr.com%2F7%2F6173%2F6214796940_1aea2fa010_b.jpg&hash=7cd7fde0a0dde17d84236c3e8e8da5c94fbbe030)
(http://flic.kr/p/atbsBo)
QuoteJanuary 17, 2017, challenge:
A BGS with five or more shields on it.
I-85 Business? (et al...lots of
al) in Greensboro, NC:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fc1.staticflickr.com%2F1%2F763%2F21310405111_3672b3bb6c_b.jpg&hash=244fc10da5e2bc65e6bf8af5c1b46bd9d44fc62c) (http://flic.kr/p/yt8oZM)
QuoteJanuary 10, 2017
Challenge: Post signs featuring the names of famous people on them.
Jimmy Johnson Boulevard in Port Arthur, Texas...his hometown.
(Or, they really like the multi-championship-winning NASCAR driver. )
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fc1.staticflickr.com%2F1%2F578%2F31763605144_f8d44623aa_b.jpg&hash=137bda07fab0c83ab52cafb74871ae344755f3d2) (http://flic.kr/p/QoQMby)
QuoteJanuary 28 Challenge: BGSes that have blank spots where route shields used to be
I-95 shield was on this BGS for only a few short years; it was removed when I-95 was rerouted around Boston via 128:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alpsroads.net%2Froads%2Fma%2Fgilmore%2Fe1.jpg&hash=a43c6c03b657eea1dc579a59fab627aa4c25ecbd)
QuoteJanuary 30, 2017
Challenge: Post signs that suggest an unintentionally funny phrase or combination of words.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F-5vFvbIrzmN8%2FT10jam3sG0I%2FAAAAAAAAGcw%2F-6HgKgTnuJQ%2Fs1600%2F%252Bin-hiwaysign.jpg&hash=d95381e4fda6536dd79fa2eadb5b54c095d42e1f)
The NASCAR driver spells his name Jimmie Johnson, and I thought he was from California.
QuoteJanuary 27, 2017 Challenge: Post any road or sign photo that also shows beautiful winter scenery.
Somewhere along US 33 south of Columbus:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3941/15708381336_1855490e71.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/pW6yuY)rt33southbridge_0109 (https://flic.kr/p/pW6yuY) by Ryan busman_49 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/busman_49/), on Flickr
QuoteJanuary 28 Challenge: BGSes that have blank spots where route shields used to be
A stretch of road formerly known as OH 126:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3898/15013885425_1d6146d396.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/oSJ64x)P1160504 (https://flic.kr/p/oSJ64x) by Ryan busman_49 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/busman_49/), on Flickr
QuoteJanuary 21, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of bannered route shield assemblies containing at least one banner other than Business (or BUS), Alternate (or ALT) or Truck.
Two different OLD route assemblies:
(https://i.imgur.com/9SPhHAD.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/9SPhHAD.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/51RIBfb.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/51RIBfb.jpg)
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January 29th challenge:
Post photos of conflicting signage.
Not sure if this is conflicting, but it definitely is confusing.
(https://i.imgur.com/kg01F4B.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/kg01F4B.jpg)
Quote from: hbelkins on January 30, 2017, 01:57:42 PM
The NASCAR driver spells his name Jimmie Johnson, and I thought he was from California.
Ah, both true.
QuoteJanuary 25 Challenge: Commercial logos on BGS (green directional signs)
Logos for the Baltimore Orioles and M&T Bank Stadium on I-95 in Baltimore
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5144/5649093275_06f9500244_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/9Bc5BV)
Interstate 95/395 Interchange Sign (https://flic.kr/p/9Bc5BV) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
QuoteJanuary 31, 2017
Challenge: Post photos that juxtapose roads and/or road traffic with a guided transit system (light rail, streetcar, trackless trolley, funicular–anything beyond conventional buses and free-driven vehicles).
And don't forget–all January Challenges are open for one more day!
Torne Valley Road (Rockland CR 95) next to the Port Jervis Line of the Metro-North Railroad:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcoastroads.com%2Fstates%2Fny%2Frockland%2Fcr95%2Ffullsize%2F95s00005.jpg&hash=99642fb70dddcd544e84e8f9dc6a03c7fbe72e96)
QuoteJanuary 31, 2017
Challenge: Post photos that juxtapose roads and/or road traffic with a guided transit system (light rail, streetcar, trackless trolley, funicular–anything beyond conventional buses and free-driven vehicles).
Philadelphia: I-95 & SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line (aka the 'El') between the Spring Garden station and where it tunnels underground.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgannettfleming.com%2F%7E%2Fmedia%2FImages%2FProjects%2FAcoustics%2F38737-1-I95Philly.ashx&hash=84832367d09a560fb7b64ca27150e3f54033ebab)
QuoteJanuary 30, 2017 (via end-of-month rule) Post signs that suggest an unintentionally funny phrase or combination of words.
Well, since someone already posted Baptist Pumpkin Center, here's another one from Louisiana. Credit southeastroads.com. (Spoiler alert: Actually, there's only one.)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.southeastroads.com%2Flouisiana020%2Fi-049_nb_exit_138_04.jpg&hash=7303fe119c10854df01c282d109c0a7d82d632d4)
QuoteJanuary 30, 2017 (via end-of-month rule) Post signs that suggest an unintentionally funny phrase or combination of words.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170131/f6a3710194a0e3a74d6e830d0b0ec522.jpg)
Also: January 6th challenge:
Post photos showing two consecutive route numbers (need not be the same route type)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170131/0160ef79c6a23ff2d7e4e055c63d7484.jpg)
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QuoteJanuary 31, 2017
Challenge: Post photos that juxtapose roads and/or road traffic with a guided transit system (light rail, streetcar, trackless trolley, funicular–anything beyond conventional buses and free-driven vehicles).
MARTA's Red and Gold lines crossing over I-20:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fi20w_exit55b.jpg&hash=bfa22506ecaf4903f43deac855bf8cad0e14d899)
The northern end of MARTA's Red Line at North Springs station, accessible from GA 400 (at right):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fga400n_marta.jpg&hash=d9f7fc192d56698409b094cc852bf8f85d65be45)
Okay, the January recap is a wrap! Let's move on to our next exciting month of Challenges...
QuoteFebruary 1, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of route shields containing hyphens, or any other punctuation or diacritical marks.
QuoteFebruary 1, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of route shields containing hyphens, or any other punctuation or diacritical marks.
I'll go for some easy ones on 1&9 in New Jersey.
Linden. September 15, 2007.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20070915%2Fus1-9i278i95.jpg&hash=d29b4f3b75926b113fb4aabdd31da85978c5b1e9)
Jersey City. April 12, 2008.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20080412%2Fus1and9nj7.jpg&hash=d8a1d5472fedc7d9a9523ec6292346f739084736)
QuoteFebruary 1, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of route shields containing hyphens, or any other punctuation or diacritical marks.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alpsroads.net%2Froads%2Fmo%2Fi-70%2Fsto.jpg&hash=78c5d2daf44d5df26d3733bcb18a4a4b773607c0)
QuoteFebruary 1, 2017 Post photos of route shields containing hyphens, or any other punctuation or diacritical marks.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8871/28446480642_ff1a705af9.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KkHDCN)
QuoteFebruary 1, 2017 Post photos of route shields containing hyphens, or any other punctuation or diacritical marks.
Illinois 8 and 116 are joined together through Peoria, IL, where there are a lot of signs like this:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8370/28990856324_d960bf02ab_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LaPHyq)
IL-008-116D (https://flic.kr/p/LaPHyq) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteFebruary 1, 2017 Post photos of route shields containing hyphens, or any other punctuation or diacritical marks.
I'll add an I-H2 here in Hawaii. August 24, 2006.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20060824%2Fih2vets.jpg&hash=8ec9184636691e7e31b0aa9c42ba4598671fad02)
Hyphenated routes are a Louisiana specialty. This junction is along US 167 just north of Winnfield.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170202/a92c4a9b537b3ce7c4b30f5c195de817.jpg)
Northwest Louisiana has these unique 2-in-1 US route shields:
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170202/e238c3f295d39b20a236f936cf2ca4a7.jpg)
And the old style of Texas shields had plenty of arrows inside the shield. Courthouse square in Denton, Tx
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170202/f92dee64f2854bf892a2b5d717862c15.jpg)
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QuoteFebruary 2, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of route shields containing hyphens, or any other punctuation or diacritical marks.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corcohighways.org%2Fhighways%2Fco%2F25%2F70to70bus%2F2.JPG&hash=eccd54c0c749a01a2e2298377651c086421932d8)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corcohighways.org%2Fhighways%2Fnm%2F62%2F524to216%2F2.jpg&hash=cd20a7cccea0b6a207112f348552e995d2e42c1c)
QuoteFebruary 1, 2017 Post photos of route shields containing hyphens, or any other punctuation or diacritical marks.
QuoteFebruary 2, 2017 Challenge: Post photos of route shields containing hyphens, or any other punctuation or diacritical marks.
A play on Bill Murray's
Groundhog Day? :sombrero:
Quote from: PHLBOS on February 02, 2017, 08:21:51 AM
QuoteFebruary 1, 2017 Post photos of route shields containing hyphens, or any other punctuation or diacritical marks.
QuoteFebruary 2, 2017 Challenge: Post photos of route shields containing hyphens, or any other punctuation or diacritical marks.
A play on Bill Murray's Groundhog Day? :sombrero:
:hmmm: :awesomeface:
Quote from: PHLBOS on February 02, 2017, 08:21:51 AM
QuoteFebruary 1, 2017 Post photos of route shields containing hyphens, or any other punctuation or diacritical marks.
QuoteFebruary 2, 2017 Challenge: Post photos of route shields containing hyphens, or any other punctuation or diacritical marks.
A play on Bill Murray's Groundhog Day? :sombrero:
Non-qualifying but relevant image:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmyth.li%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F11d-Infinite-Loop-street-sign-Apple-Campus-behind.jpg&hash=5f11dab233a02f56538e50a1e6c2538eb2fdc7a8)
February 3, 2017 Challenge: Post photos of route shields containing hyphens, or any other punctuation or diacritical marks.
Just kidding! Actual challenge: Photos of signs depicting, by incident or deliberately, the name of a movie or TV show.
This one is in Kalamazoo, MI:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3266/2638101358_1eb9289eed.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/527XCb)
South Park (https://flic.kr/p/527XCb) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
Can't go wrong with Dallas
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170203/866ad46210f88c35c4a9f6b56061cd1d.jpg)
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QuoteFebruary 3, 2017 Challenge: Photos of signs depicting, by incident or deliberately, the name of a movie or TV show.
1993 movie starring Tom Hanks & Denzel Washington:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.interstate-guide.com%2Fimages495%2Fi-495_de_nt_01.jpg&hash=1e56f3a8dbfce1d8f48ae9c6028a6033d28fb6ec)
I guess Nashville is a TV show.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm6.staticflickr.com%2F5627%2F30507421713_183401f76f_b.jpg&hash=0ddd681353d8c39396c22478b5ea22a539f7eb91)
Quote from: formulanone on February 03, 2017, 04:21:28 PMI guess Nashville is a TV show.
It was also a movie (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0073440/) circa 1975 directed by Robert Altman
QuoteFebruary 3, 2017 Challenge: Photos of signs depicting, by incident or deliberately, the name of a movie or TV show.
Munster, PA
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7137/7633729624_75af19eea4_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/cCyRS1)
US 22 near PA Route 164 - Munster, PA (https://flic.kr/p/cCyRS1) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Jersey Shore, PA
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/7/6168/6183331860_7c15ee9f41_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/aqpc91)
I-80 near PA Route 880 (https://flic.kr/p/aqpc91) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Nebraska is both an excellent movie and an excellent Springsteen album.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corcohighways.org%2Fhighways%2Fne%2F71%2Fcoto80%2F2.jpg&hash=2a04ff2d5e0920ed8cd9ba9df2cf0b81ec13ea41)
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February 4 Challenge: Photos that show two routes of the same number, but different types
MN-101 and Scott CR-101
(https://i.imgur.com/MOx71I3.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/MOx71I3.jpg)
End of MN-5, continues as Washington CR-5
(https://i.imgur.com/ZTF292l.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/ZTF292l.jpg)
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February 4 Challenge: Photos that show two routes of the same number, but different types
It's been seen in other threads before, but this one's crying out for the US/VA 360 junction. Scottsburg. June 20, 2008.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20080620%2Fva344us360va360.jpg&hash=ab75d7830543f53e6b7c2f4ab7b481f4c4b23b7d)
Close to home approaching the Collar City Bridge on New York 7 East. April 24, 2006.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20060424%2Fny7i787ny787.jpg&hash=c828ca3be7307d154667c100cb4cb82be70e8df0)
New York and Interstate 690 in the Syracuse area. April 22, 2007.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20070422%2Fendny690easti690.jpg&hash=8d5ab9ed300db2879d036a1d929fcbdc80b694c1)
If only Nassau County had signed county routes. There are a couple of places where state routes turn into county routes with the same number, which would be perfect for this challenge. Alas, all the county routes are still unsigned...
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February 4 Challenge: Photos that show two routes of the same number, but different types
Well, here's the one that came obviously to my mind: NY 90 and I-90.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/548/32704836785_58540c233b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RQ1Qyi)
https://goo.gl/maps/6XMCZtGL2iq (https://goo.gl/maps/6XMCZtGL2iq)
Nobody duplicates numbers like Ontario:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FON%2Fhwy_401_images%2F401_dv_279_west_Sep11.jpg&hash=9ee4e9d1e303853bd395ccce365d6864f63c5f89)
This sign is not there anymore, as it was removed when US 79 was truncated a few miles behind the camera.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmillenniumhwy.net%2Finterestingsigns%2Fky%2FUS-KY79.jpg&hash=99ca454fc9d3afae80146df4827cbfaebe1c0c95)
QuoteFebruary 4, 2017: Photos that show two routes of the same number, but different types.
Credit Eric Stuve.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7112/6852308258_ac81f430eb_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/brvSvQ)
Quote from: jbnv on February 04, 2017, 04:58:46 PM
QuoteFebruary 4, 2017: Photos that show two routes of the same number, but different types.
Credit Eric Stuve.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7112/6852308258_ac81f430eb_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/brvSvQ)
That may be the only place in Louisiana we have same number/different type routes. LA highways don't duplicate our US routes (other than 371 and 425) and the state route/interstate matches aren't anywhere close to one another other than this one
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From onmilwaukee.com:
(https://onmilwaukee.com/images/articles/mi/milwaukeefreewayhistory/milwaukeefreewayhistory_fullsize_story5.jpg)
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February 4 Challenge: Photos that show two routes of the same number, but different types
CA/I-15 near San Diego.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fmykxiydl.jpg&hash=5960e4bf339e535789ddfe277e687c3350b38c91)
QuoteFebruary 4 Challenge: Photos that show two routes of the same number, but different types
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8177/7887649334_81982958f2_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/d21gm3)2012 Carolinas Trip Day 2 - 510 (https://flic.kr/p/d21gm3) by H.B. Elkins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hbelkins/), on Flickr
For the Feb 4th challenge:
ON Hwy 12 and Durham RR 12 on the 407 in Whitby, ON
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This photo, previously posted in the "starting letter - ending letter" thread, is for the February 4 challenge,
not the February 5 challenge. (https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FmKJtyos.jpg&hash=43ce4367bb0b51a7a4140ef85258ebeb54183038)
QuoteFebruary 5 challenge: Post road photos where the image contains a state border (or subnational equivalent, for other countries). List the states (or other subnational equivalents) with your post.
QuoteFebruary 5 challenge: Post road photos where the image contains a state border (or subnational equivalent, for other countries). List the states (or other subnational equivalents) with your post.
The PA/WV border along the Old National Pike (Old US 40) entering West Alexander, PA
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5582/31056956480_a37b647233_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Pjp29U)
PA/WV state line on Old National Pike (https://flic.kr/p/Pjp29U) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Quote from: 1 on February 05, 2017, 09:33:51 AM
This photo, previously posted in the "starting letter - ending letter" thread, is for the February 4 challenge, not the February 5 challenge.
The Feb. 4 Challenge closed at midnight; aren't you in EST?
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Quote from: empirestate on February 05, 2017, 02:42:05 PM
Quote from: 1 on February 05, 2017, 09:33:51 AM
This photo, previously posted in the "starting letter - ending letter" thread, is for the February 4 challenge, not the February 5 challenge.
The Feb. 4 Challenge closed at midnight; aren't you in EST?
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I thought it closed when the February 5 challenge started.
Quote from: 1 on February 05, 2017, 02:49:58 PM
Quote from: empirestate on February 05, 2017, 02:42:05 PM
Quote from: 1 on February 05, 2017, 09:33:51 AM
This photo, previously posted in the "starting letter - ending letter" thread, is for the February 4 challenge, not the February 5 challenge.
The Feb. 4 Challenge closed at midnight; aren't you in EST?
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I thought it closed when the February 5 challenge started.
I also thought that as well.
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Quote from: 1 on February 05, 2017, 02:49:58 PM
Quote from: empirestate on February 05, 2017, 02:42:05 PM
Quote from: 1 on February 05, 2017, 09:33:51 AM
This photo, previously posted in the "starting letter - ending letter" thread, is for the February 4 challenge, not the February 5 challenge.
The Feb. 4 Challenge closed at midnight; aren't you in EST?
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I thought it closed when the February 5 challenge started.
I also thought that as well.
Nope, they're valid only through the calendar day, so they close at midnight (per your local time). So you'd never be able to answer one Challenge and post a new one at the same time (unless, I suppose, you start typing at 11:59 and finish at 12:01...)
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February 5 challenge: Post road photos where the image contains a state border (or subnational equivalent, for other countries). List the states (or other subnational equivalents) with your post.
I assume we're looking for something here more interesting/unusual than the run of the mill state welcome sign.
So I offer the US/Canada and Alaska/Yukon border along the 141st meridian, looking north across the Alaska Highway. You can see the cut area in the trees going off into the distance. June 14, 2001.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Falaska-20010606-30%2Fjdt%2F14%2FP6140038-800.JPG&hash=b88db64f9c09d9a2526a9c37812b9d118b52f909)
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February 5 challenge: Post road photos where the image contains a state border (or subnational equivalent, for other countries). List the states (or other subnational equivalents) with your post.
Quote from: Jim on February 05, 2017, 03:51:10 PM
I assume we're looking for something here more interesting/unusual than the run of the mill state welcome sign.
With that in mind, I'll post a "thanks for visiting!" sign instead. This is the MN-317 / ND-17 bridge across the Red River of the North, taken from the Minnesota side.
(https://i.imgur.com/1062TOQ.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/1062TOQ.jpg)
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February 5 challenge: Post road photos where the image contains a state border (or subnational equivalent, for other countries). List the states (or other subnational equivalents) with your post.
All I've got is the conventional state welcome signs from Georgia and Tennessee. Both of these are off of Interstate 75 at the GA/TN state line near Chattanooga:
However, I suppose this does showcase Georgia's new State Welcome Sign..
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February 5 challenge: Post road photos where the image contains a state border (or subnational equivalent, for other countries). List the states (or other subnational equivalents) with your post.
Mississippi River bridge at Lansing, Iowa, leading into Wisconsin.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5033/29794472810_d73720863e_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MoQsK5)
IA-009-026-ERB (https://flic.kr/p/MoQsK5) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Highway signage for northbound traffic looking to turn right over the bridge:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5649/29461541263_910ce13d40_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LTq6MZ)
IA-009-EENDA (https://flic.kr/p/LTq6MZ) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote from: paulthemapguy on February 06, 2017, 10:38:07 AM
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February 5 challenge: Post road photos where the image contains a state border (or subnational equivalent, for other countries). List the states (or other subnational equivalents) with your post.
Um, today's the 6th. ;-)
QuoteFebruary 6, 2017
Challenge: Post road scenes taken using long-lens techniques (e.g., where the perspective of distant objects is shortened).
Quote from: empirestate on February 06, 2017, 11:05:18 AM
Quote from: paulthemapguy on February 06, 2017, 10:38:07 AM
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February 5 challenge: Post road photos where the image contains a state border (or subnational equivalent, for other countries). List the states (or other subnational equivalents) with your post.
Um, today's the 6th. ;-)
QuoteFebruary 6, 2017
Challenge: Post road scenes taken using long-lens techniques (e.g., where the perspective of distant objects is shortened).
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UPRR over Tributary of Ned Lake near Van Buren, AR
Quote from: US71 on February 06, 2017, 11:51:33 AM
QuoteFebruary 6, 2017
Challenge: Post road scenes taken using long-lens techniques (e.g., where the perspective of distant objects is shortened).
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fbridgehunter.com%2Fphotos%2F37%2F74%2F377457-L.jpg&hash=a53292c34efb589aea52399890c09fe6bb815cc3)
UPRR over Tributary of Ned Lake near Van Buren, AR
Love the photo but, um...where's the road? :confused:
Quote from: empirestate on February 06, 2017, 12:04:14 PM
Quote from: US71 on February 06, 2017, 11:51:33 AM
QuoteFebruary 6, 2017
Challenge: Post road scenes taken using long-lens techniques (e.g., where the perspective of distant objects is shortened).
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UPRR over Tributary of Ned Lake near Van Buren, AR
Love the photo but, um...where's the road? :confused:
I'm standing ON the road?
Quote from: US71 on February 06, 2017, 12:27:33 PM
Quote from: empirestate on February 06, 2017, 12:04:14 PM
Quote from: US71 on February 06, 2017, 11:51:33 AM
QuoteFebruary 6, 2017
Challenge: Post road scenes taken using long-lens techniques (e.g., where the perspective of distant objects is shortened).
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UPRR over Tributary of Ned Lake near Van Buren, AR
Love the photo but, um...where's the road? :confused:
I'm standing ON the road?
I'm also not really seeing any long lens effect; what did you use?
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Kind of hard to tell, but I used a 210mm lens for this shot:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5505/11669740455_07b1141d46_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/iMdtgD)
Long lens, shot with my old 75mm-300mm lens. I can't recall the focal length though that I used for it though:
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http://www.asphaltPlanet.ca/CA/I/110/I110_CA_cl_14_north_24x16.jpg
Since it is almost 10am EST and one hasn't been posted:
QuoteFEBRUARY 7: Post a single BGS that uses each of the 5 vowels exactly one time. If that is too much of a challenge, any sign that contains all five vowels is fine.
I'll start, hopefully this is the only Sequoiah NP entry ;-) . I'm to lazy to find a sign that uses the vowels only once.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7531/15592481173_e74d17aa94_b.jpg)
QuoteFEBRUARY 7: Post a single BGS that uses each of the 5 vowels exactly one time. If that is too much of a challenge, any sign that contains all five vowels is fine.
The one on the right:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fc1.staticflickr.com%2F6%2F5607%2F15362878028_6935cb3716_o.jpg&hash=4d18e5e8bfa59b06f70a0ae0aff7623a27434057) (http://flic.kr/p/ppyLpo)
Despite a few missing letters, this was south of Jacksonville along I-95:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fc1.staticflickr.com%2F6%2F5511%2F9323062548_f8f946398a_o.jpg&hash=eb7b7a7a6dfd7a4c3b0e5b1f8b72503203701a01) (http://flic.kr/p/fcR8FJ)
On US 22:
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I suppose the trick is finding ones that don't have "SOUTH" or "EAST" on them; then again,
sequoia has all five in one word.
Hint: Anything with the word
education?
QuoteFEBRUARY 7: Post a single BGS that uses each of the 5 vowels exactly one time. If that is too much of a challenge, any sign that contains all five vowels is fine.
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Hint: Anything with the word education?
"Louisiana" gives you four of the five.
Although the challenge didn't specify it, I excluded subtext (EXIT tab, directionals, MILE(S), etc.) Here are the winners from my inventory:
Fewest letters overall:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5574/30185319961_756aac75b0.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MZnDZ4)
Mississippi 57 Exit Sign (https://flic.kr/p/MZnDZ4) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
Runner-up:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/431/32111709975_27d67c93cc.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QVAUBZ)
Texas 146 Exit (https://flic.kr/p/QVAUBZ) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
Allowing "TO LSU," the rightmost sign on this gantry gets honorable mention:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8400/29961244206_baf9c2e86e.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MDzd4Y)
I-10 Coming Into Baton Rouge (https://flic.kr/p/MDzd4Y) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
QuoteFEBRUARY 7: Post a single BGS that uses each of the 5 vowels exactly one time. If that is too much of a challenge, any sign that contains all five vowels is fine.
As for signs that use each vowel at LEAST once, I have plenty of those...
Here's one example--
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5694/30835746916_ae215a2149_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NYRgfU)
IMG_7365 (https://flic.kr/p/NYRgfU) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
But I'm still finding a sign that has one of each. Outlook of me finding one isn't good. Here's one that just uses
each vowel once in the control cities only (rightmost panel).
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8856/28951793656_1f7c93d9ef_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/L7nvA9)
IL-158-NENDB (https://flic.kr/p/L7nvA9) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
UPDATE: HOLY CRAP I FOUND ONE...but it's not a BGS -_-
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8779/28891071281_8c8050a154_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/L21hWD)
IL-101-ET (https://flic.kr/p/L21hWD) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
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UPDATE: HOLY CRAP I FOUND ONE...but it's not a BGS -_-
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8779/28891071281_8c8050a154_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/L21hWD)
IL-101-ET (https://flic.kr/p/L21hWD) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Wow, good enough for me, who cares if it's not a BGS. Great find. :clap:
QuoteFEBRUARY 7: Post a single BGS that uses each of the 5 vowels exactly one time. If that is too much of a challenge, any sign that contains all five vowels is fine.
This BGS meets the second criterion...
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7260/7640178582_83fb7f070b_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/cD8UUW)
US 322 approaching US 22 / US 522 split - Lewistown, PA (https://flic.kr/p/cD8UUW) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
QuoteFebruary 8, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of signs whose typical color scheme has been altered for intentional effect (i.e., not errors).
Here's an example, where white-on-blue or white-on-green color schemes have been re-cast to reflect the location within the Adirondack Park, where a yellow-on-brown color scheme is used. (Interestingly, the mileage sign is unaltered white-on-green.)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/359/32653153061_998e5f9eca.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RKrWMB)lakeplacid (https://flic.kr/p/RKrWMB) by NateOMatic (https://www.flickr.com/photos/44780657@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteFebruary 8, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of signs whose typical color scheme has been altered for intentional effect (i.e., not errors).
Not your typical BGS in a construction area:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FVHJLoMj.jpg&hash=d19dc1f0fd6ba0e2e134bccd135e5835b57c93e3)
AAAAHHHH, MY EYES!!!!!!!!! A yellow LEFT banner on an orange sign??
QuoteFebruary 8, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of signs whose typical color scheme has been altered for intentional effect (i.e., not errors).
More Adirondack signs
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/2/1464/25947747121_2c7b14621c_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FwUZdn)
IMG_2862 (https://flic.kr/p/FwUZdn) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote from: formulanone on February 07, 2017, 09:58:14 AM
QuoteFEBRUARY 7: Post a single BGS that uses each of the 5 vowels exactly one time. If that is too much of a challenge, any sign that contains all five vowels is fine.
Despite a few missing letters, this was south of Jacksonville along I-95:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fc1.staticflickr.com%2F6%2F5511%2F9323062548_f8f946398a_o.jpg&hash=eb7b7a7a6dfd7a4c3b0e5b1f8b72503203701a01) (http://flic.kr/p/fcR8FJ)
Ahh, the infamous "Flor
dia" sign. I was wondering if they would ever get around to fixing that.
QuoteFebruary 8, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of signs whose typical color scheme has been altered for intentional effect (i.e., not errors).
Picher, OK, is a former mining town that has been forcibly abandoned by the government due to environmental and health hazards. This abandonment is fairly recent, so much so that GSV at one time was able to capture all the different streets in town, back in 2008. You can see all the existing buildings in GSV on the side streets in town.
The latest GSV run was in 2016, and as far as I can tell, only covers the main drag of US 69. Many streets are blocked off. One that isn't is 4th St. You can see that it has red street blades.
I'm wondering if this intentional and for what reason.
https://goo.gl/maps/hFooFT3skcE2
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I've seen red street blades, but can't remember off the top of my head where.
In my area, private roads are marked with green-on-white street blades, the inverse of those used for public ones.
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Quote from: hbelkins on February 08, 2017, 03:52:41 PM
I've seen red street blades, but can't remember off the top of my head where.
There are some in Portage County WI along WI 54: https://www.google.com/maps/@44.3853505,-89.4118122,3a,75y,350.62h,84.43t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sfIkEAZVIQ4Or_Ry4Scaokw!2e0!7i13312!8i6656
QuoteFebruary 8, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of signs whose typical color scheme has been altered for intentional effect (i.e., not errors).
I'll also offer up some Adirondack Park brown and yellow. Indian Lake. April 25, 2009.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20090425%2Fbmlnc.jpg&hash=62c2b9bb7569336826fb54dbd15b019eaa13b136)
Saranac Lake. March 20, 2016.
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Quote from: hbelkins on February 08, 2017, 03:52:41 PM
I've seen red street blades, but can't remember off the top of my head where.
I know that North Aurora, Illinois, uses them.
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Quote from: hbelkins on February 08, 2017, 03:52:41 PM
I've seen red street blades, but can't remember off the top of my head where.
I know that North Aurora, Illinois, uses them.
An inspiration for this Challenge was a yellow-on-blue street blade, made to match (and mounted with) a county pentagon marker. Anybody got a photo of that?
Quote from: wanderer2575 on February 08, 2017, 01:49:45 AM
QuoteFebruary 8, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of signs whose typical color scheme has been altered for intentional effect (i.e., not errors).
Not your typical BGS in a construction area:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FVHJLoMj.jpg&hash=d19dc1f0fd6ba0e2e134bccd135e5835b57c93e3)
Not that unusual for Ohio.
QuoteFebruary 9, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of weather- or emergency-related road or freeway closure gates in active deployment.
QuoteFebruary 10, 2017
Challenge: Post street blades located along a road but not at an intersection (such as a name change mid-block, or at a municipal line).
Here's a pair of them, this time at the Putnam/Dutchess County line:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2543/31970881354_bd7fc446d3.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QHa8bj)
https://goo.gl/maps/BAQfvpw7E962 (https://goo.gl/maps/BAQfvpw7E962)
And since it is, as yet, unanswered, yesterday's challenge remains open as well, until an answer is submitted:
QuoteFebruary 9, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of weather- or emergency-related road or freeway closure gates in active deployment.
QuoteFebruary 10, 2017
Challenge: Post street blades located along a road but not at an intersection (such as a name change mid-block, or at a municipal line).
In Des Moines, 51st St crosses the dividing line between north and south, becoming SW 51st St on the south side of the line. Because there isn't a cross street there, this is what the city put up:
(https://i.imgur.com/BFXWXTY.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/BFXWXTY.jpg)
There's also several streets that loop around, such as SW 39th St looping 180 degrees to become SW 40th St on the other side:
(https://i.imgur.com/YNkgxW9.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/YNkgxW9.jpg)
And one of my favorite Des Moines street names, Druid Hill Dr, loops around to become the lame Pleasant View Dr:
(https://i.imgur.com/vgauii8.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/vgauii8.jpg)
I keep forgetting about this thread. It's a cool idea! Anyway, the first street blade that came to mind was this local one (https://www.google.com/maps/@43.1373016,-76.706316,3a,29.2y,9.72h,87.59t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1s6yt2GnvsttbolNsZQtOCtw!2e0) at the Cayuga/Wayne county line. Another local one is this one (https://www.google.com/maps/@43.0359576,-76.6313786,3a,20.7y,19.69h,85.48t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sw-bLe9B4ubExViJrr5XOIg!2e0) in Port Byron at the north/west end of the NY 31/NY 38 duplex.
I wasn't even thinking of streets that change names at a turn until seeing the last picture in the previous post. There's a bunch of these in my hometown of Weedsport:
Green St/North Willow St (https://www.google.com/maps/@43.0496022,-76.557634,3a,18.9y,32.58h,88.78t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1spMgAC4lXOQ34YT53wRpGog!2e0)
South Willow St/Lockwood Ave (https://www.google.com/maps/@43.0440741,-76.5577758,3a,41y,25.69h,95.52t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sxWIhLEFYQ4Wbo46ddjq4cA!2e0)
Basin St/Marshall St (https://www.google.com/maps/@43.0441008,-76.5569759,3a,27.6y,246.39h,90.99t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1st9MfhjHq-XTUWBBU61Taow!2e0)
Highland Ave/East Terrace St (https://www.google.com/maps/@43.0433096,-76.5647636,3a,18.1y,232.35h,87.33t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1s88ahFJhX4Iv3nIrq5QPKqA!2e0)
Washington St/Cool St (https://www.google.com/maps/@43.0452702,-76.5657836,3a,18.1y,244.85h,86.32t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sEWT-CbWCnQjw6j--IxUwKQ!2e0)
Cool St/Lincoln St (https://www.google.com/maps/@43.0460298,-76.5657995,3a,29.6y,300.67h,84.81t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sUNqnwJw7ozCYDHk-guKdyA!2e0)
Start of Terrace Highway in St. Martin Parish, LA. (https://www.google.com/maps/@30.1285052,-91.9230316,3a,37.5y,124.87h,91.44t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sPVBdQgjNR67jwqM8Jq_C9Q!2e0!7i13312!8i6656!6m1!1e1) (The blade is bent forward but clearly there.)
QuoteFebruary 10, 2017
Challenge: Post street blades located along a road but not at an intersection (such as a name change mid-block, or at a municipal line).
I know I posted this photo several challenges back, however this photo definitely meets today's criteria. This street blade marks the WV/PA border along the old National Pike in West Alexander, PA.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5582/31056956480_a37b647233_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Pjp29U)
PA/WV state line on Old National Pike (https://flic.kr/p/Pjp29U) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
I'm back, after an extended absence...but anyway, I hope at least one, if not both, of these count:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FoRVyciv.jpg&hash=8af50d7a86961996b72077b3639451716c471c6e)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F7wY7MXL.jpg&hash=c81d6333bd4a8c691f973b422dfb108774deb4e7)
It's after midnight in the U.S. Virgin Islands, so time to make a pick (yay, it's my turn!) for Saturday's Challenge:
QuoteFebruary 11th, 2017
Challenge: Post pictures of the oldest sign (NOT oldest photo of a sign) in your photo collection (can be a street sign, BGS (extra brownie points for button copy), freestanding route sign, distance sign, etc., etc.
For context, here's mine:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FFB4el9t.jpg&hash=bf299a9eefbc3781891df9f04ba6e682bf96dccf)
EDIT:
QuoteFebruary 11th, 2017
Challenge: Post pictures of the oldest sign (NOT oldest photo of a sign) in your photo collection in the wild(can be a street sign, BGS (extra brownie points for button copy), freestanding route sign, distance sign, etc., etc.
(MNHighwayMan, you're still good.)
QuoteFebruary 11th, 2017
Challenge: Post pictures of the oldest sign (NOT oldest photo of a sign) in your photo collection (can be a street sign, BGS (extra brownie points for button copy), freestanding route sign, distance sign, etc., etc.
Not sure if signs in my sign collection count, but I'll post this picture anyway because they are definitely the oldest signs I have photographed: two original 1920s/30s Minnesota trunk highway markers
(https://i.imgur.com/miJpP9I.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/miJpP9I.jpg)
QuoteFebruary 11th, 2017
Challenge: Post pictures of the oldest sign (NOT oldest photo of a sign) in your photo collection (can be a street sign, BGS (extra brownie points for button copy), freestanding route sign, distance sign, etc., etc.
I have no way to know the age of almost any of the signs I've photographed, but this one looks old, at least. I can delete the post if the rule is that we need to be more sure of it being our own oldest sign photographed, or if this is in some other way not in the spirit of today's challenge.
This was taken in Washington, DC, taken on May 27, 2000.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20000527%2Fus1us50.jpg&hash=455b587886d2d03873700248526d859597d893e6)
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on February 11, 2017, 03:52:20 AM
QuoteFebruary 11th, 2017
Challenge: Post pictures of the oldest sign (NOT oldest photo of a sign) in your photo collection (can be a street sign, BGS (extra brownie points for button copy), freestanding route sign, distance sign, etc., etc.
My oldest sign-in-the-wild is probably this one:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm8.staticflickr.com%2F7548%2F27918163255_90b93aa845_b.jpg&hash=1b7c73f4f7b47a2937cfce1315dc29c3eeddaab9)
QuoteFebruary 12th Challenge: Photos of signs/displays that should be BGSes
This gore display that exists on EB I-80 at the I-35/80/235 interchange in West Des Moines
(https://i.imgur.com/ENux2rn.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/ENux2rn.jpg)
QuoteFebruary 12th Challenge: Photos of signs/displays that should be BGSes
A little blurry but you get my intent... :nod:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5742/22298366491_fbdce8d809_z.jpg)
Just a reminder that the February 9th Challenge is also still open until we have a qualifying submission.
QuoteFebruary 9, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of weather- or emergency-related road or freeway closure gates in active deployment.
Quote from: dgolub on January 27, 2017, 06:50:55 PMWhat, you don't think anyone has pictures of snow in Florida?
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fstatic-37.sinclairstoryline.com%2Fresources%2Fmedia%2F73b0042b-5c12-4949-9e23-0d9380ce1f81-Massachusetts_Daily_Life__scottskomotv.com_4.jpg&hash=046b6733d048f5cf1076a55e7631608312e1ffcc)
Quote from: empirestate on February 12, 2017, 11:36:34 AM
Just a reminder that the February 9th Challenge is also still open until we have a qualifying submission.
QuoteFebruary 9, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of weather- or emergency-related road or freeway closure gates in active deployment.
Hope GSV is accepted. Ramp to I-43 in Green Bay: https://www.google.com/maps/@44.5385305,-88.0248406,3a,75y,113.24h,70.09t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1scrSCjv-GOjJijsbUUCWPmA!2e0!7i13312!8i6656
QuoteFebruary 12th Challenge: Photos of signs/displays that should be BGSes
This could and should have been done as one or two BGS's.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8133/29368683353_a429fcc06f_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LKdbnx)
Port Allen Sign Salad (https://flic.kr/p/LKdbnx) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
It should be noted that West Virginia signs splits at ramps such as the posted example as a matter of practice. There are existing BGSes at these interchanges; these signs are designed to be supplemental in nature.
I think Iowa does the same.
Quote from: Big John on February 12, 2017, 12:00:27 PM
Quote from: empirestate on February 12, 2017, 11:36:34 AM
Just a reminder that the February 9th Challenge is also still open until we have a qualifying submission.
QuoteFebruary 9, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of weather- or emergency-related road or freeway closure gates in active deployment.
Hope GSV is accepted. Ramp to I-43 in Green Bay: https://www.google.com/maps/@44.5385305,-88.0248406,3a,75y,113.24h,70.09t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1scrSCjv-GOjJijsbUUCWPmA!2e0!7i13312!8i6656
It is, unless precluded by a specific Challenge. So, that one is now closed! (By the way, wonder what's the emergency in that example? It's September, so not likely to be winter weather!)
Quote from: formulanone on February 07, 2017, 09:58:14 AM
QuoteFEBRUARY 7: Post a single BGS that uses each of the 5 vowels exactly one time. If that is too much of a challenge, any sign that contains all five vowels is fine.
The one on the right:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fc1.staticflickr.com%2F6%2F5607%2F15362878028_6935cb3716_o.jpg&hash=4d18e5e8bfa59b06f70a0ae0aff7623a27434057) (http://flic.kr/p/ppyLpo)
Despite a few missing letters, this was south of Jacksonville along I-95:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fc1.staticflickr.com%2F6%2F5511%2F9323062548_f8f946398a_o.jpg&hash=eb7b7a7a6dfd7a4c3b0e5b1f8b72503203701a01) (http://flic.kr/p/fcR8FJ)
On US 22:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fc1.staticflickr.com%2F8%2F7371%2F27085623064_ba988f03db_o.jpg&hash=e09961580cb4815c3a65c93f77c164a7b7e1cf46) (http://flic.kr/p/HgsU67)
I suppose the trick is finding ones that don't have "SOUTH" or "EAST" on them; then again, sequoia has all five in one word.
Hint: Anything with the word education?
The florida example was on the news for a contractor error. Florida was mis spelled Flordia not once but 2x on same sign
LGMS428
Quote from: slorydn1 on February 08, 2017, 10:28:04 AM
Quote from: formulanone on February 07, 2017, 09:58:14 AM
QuoteFEBRUARY 7: Post a single BGS that uses each of the 5 vowels exactly one time. If that is too much of a challenge, any sign that contains all five vowels is fine.
Despite a few missing letters, this was south of Jacksonville along I-95:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fc1.staticflickr.com%2F6%2F5511%2F9323062548_f8f946398a_o.jpg&hash=eb7b7a7a6dfd7a4c3b0e5b1f8b72503203701a01) (http://flic.kr/p/fcR8FJ)
Ahh, the infamous "Flordia" sign. I was wondering if they would ever get around to fixing that.
It was fixed before being hung... People noticed while on ground
LGMS428
Quote from: hbelkins on February 12, 2017, 04:41:39 PM
I think Iowa does the same.
Not usually, that I've seen:
Example 1 (https://goo.gl/maps/3UH4YGxPKg32)
Example 2 (https://goo.gl/maps/V2JZB77JnJJ2)
That's why I took/posted that picture, because it is odd in my experience.
Quote from: SidS1045 on February 12, 2017, 11:49:28 AM
Quote from: dgolub on January 27, 2017, 06:50:55 PMWhat, you don't think anyone has pictures of snow in Florida?
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fstatic-37.sinclairstoryline.com%2Fresources%2Fmedia%2F73b0042b-5c12-4949-9e23-0d9380ce1f81-Massachusetts_Daily_Life__scottskomotv.com_4.jpg&hash=046b6733d048f5cf1076a55e7631608312e1ffcc)
Nice! Florida, NY, could have also done the trick.
February 13, 2017 The word "Love" (or some variant of) on a BGS.
Quote from: jbnv on February 13, 2017, 09:47:28 AM
February 13, 2017 The word "Love" (or some variant of) on a BGS.
I-70 Colorado. March 6, 2013.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20130306%2Fexit216.jpg&hash=1d63e6b710260fc511964d1a8b9cddc3684a8674)
QuoteFebruary 13, 2017 The word "Love" (or some variant of) on a BGS.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.okroads.com%2F101903%2Fi35eexit433b.JPG&hash=d8b2df0464edc20b85184c49e74d9715c4eaba2b)
QuoteFebruary 13, 2017 The word "Love" (or some variant of) on a BGS.
A sample of
The Simpsons-themed street names in Portland, Oregon.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm6.staticflickr.com%2F5665%2F31167254075_1141993527_o.jpg&hash=8049e47217b0ea1f9daa6dcc74eaad5e3997945b)
Quote from: formulanone on February 13, 2017, 02:43:38 PM
QuoteFebruary 13, 2017 The word "Love" (or some variant of) on a BGS.
A sample of The Simpsons-themed street names in Portland, Oregon.
Where's the BGS?
Quote
February 13, 2017 The word "Love" (or some variant of) on a BGS.
I-80 eastbound in Lovelock, NV.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FF4dB3T8l.jpg&hash=2334e832334866fc27a9f6373162091c202e704f)
Quote
February 13, 2017 The word "Love" (or some variant of) on a BGS.
...no? :-P
(https://www.aaroads.com/northeast/new_york278/i-278_wb_exit_013_02.jpg)
Quote from: jbnv on February 13, 2017, 05:45:10 PM
Quote from: empirestate on February 13, 2017, 03:59:23 PM
...no? :-P
No.
Someone's not having any fun today.
Courtesy of AlpsRoads.net (http://www.alpsroads.net/roads/oh/us_22/eexits.jpg):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alpsroads.net%2Froads%2Foh%2Fus_22%2Feexits.jpg&hash=03c56f76fb2c83636a5f9604b48205d72fc5173b)
QuoteFebruary 14 Challenge: Route displays/BGSes with unusual auxiliary elements
I'll start with this example in Anita, Iowa (the unusual bit being the "400 FT" placard):
(https://i.imgur.com/E9H61I1.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/E9H61I1.jpg)
Quote from: jbnv on February 13, 2017, 09:47:28 AM
February 13, 2017 The word "Love" (or some variant of) on a BGS.
It's not quite love but I would imagine it counts. :sombrero:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FTvZsjgl.jpg&hash=3592f75b0ec2d43c7f785e2abd71d7eb5677d390)
Guess what's unusual... :spin:
QuoteFebruary 14 Challenge: Route displays/BGSes with unusual auxiliary elements
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F92njInc.jpg&hash=d358947edd2a615a60ebc17600c40c130d5aa9b2)
QuoteFebruary 14 Challenge: Route displays/BGSes with unusual auxiliary elements
I'm not sure that closure banners count, but they definitely are unusual for Louisiana.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5470/30255951184_56b4384967.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/N6BEbL)
LA 182-96 Exit Sign with Closure Banner (https://flic.kr/p/N6BEbL) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
Here's a couple...
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.millenniumhwy.net%2F2010_Iowa_Day_6%2FImages%2F102.jpg&hash=08852597f2bc63917c7fbac51d48945d772ae272)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5604/31964337001_3e01cceea9_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QGzzLD)2016 Michigan-WV Trip Day 6 - 10 (https://flic.kr/p/QGzzLD) by H.B. Elkins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hbelkins/), on Flickr
QuoteFebruary 14 Challenge: Route displays/BGSes with unusual auxiliary elements
Can the elements be unusual because of their obnoxious size? Look at this arrow...
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8675/30290373580_238e34102e_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/N9E5Lm)
IL-176-131E (https://flic.kr/p/N9E5Lm) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote from: TravelingBethelite on February 14, 2017, 09:06:45 AM
Quote
February 13, 2017 The word "Love" (or some variant of) on a BGS.
It's not quite love but I would imagine it counts. :sombrero:
It might have counted yesterday... ;-) (By the way, interesting that the love-related Challenge was posted on February 13th, yet the one on Valentine's Day is decidedly un-romantic!)
–Aw, what the heck: by unilateral decree, I hereby announce that the
February 13, 2017 Challenge remains open throughout the day on February 14th (in addition to the Challenge duly posted for that date). :love:
QuoteFebruary 14 Challenge: Route displays/BGSes with unusual auxiliary elements
Anyone heading to Hersheypark is, no doubt, familiar with the supplemental
HERSHEY placard on US 322 trailblazer/reassurance signage.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.m-plex.com%2Froads%2Fpamplex%2Ftreichard%2Fi83s_us322hershey.jpg&hash=dfc610ffda0a9fe8291d2a7d4f24f1009a150c4a)
QuoteFebruary 13, 2017 The word "Love" (or some variant of) on a BGS.
Akron, Ohio:
https://www.google.com/maps/@41.0565633,-81.5055533,3a,45.6y,193.52h,94.49t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sSiomMLMTZa2XISZoMspe6Q!2e0!7i13312!8i6656!6m1!1e1
(if I lived closer, I would have gone for an actual photo...I try not to use GSV if I don't have to, but since I used to live up here, I decided I'd throw it up here)
Is "FUTURE" all that common? Usually those words are contained inside the shield, right?
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fc1.staticflickr.com%2F1%2F748%2F23423039631_55a7a55bd8_b.jpg&hash=cbc91cc9242cc6766b0f09de19efa9176d5081d6) (http://flic.kr/p/BFPcCT)
QuoteFebruary 14 Challenge: Route displays/BGSes with unusual auxiliary elements
A "ROUTE" banner along ME 3 on Mount Desert Island.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8241/8598679572_5c4cdd1f58_z.jpg)
Quote from: formulanone on February 14, 2017, 02:48:08 PM
Is "FUTURE" all that common? Usually those words are contained inside the shield, right?
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fc1.staticflickr.com%2F1%2F748%2F23423039631_55a7a55bd8_b.jpg&hash=cbc91cc9242cc6766b0f09de19efa9176d5081d6) (http://flic.kr/p/BFPcCT)
There are Future I-86 shields in New York, but they're generally on a green background.
It's close enough to February 15th for these intents and purposes, so here's its challenge:
QuoteFebruary 15th Challenge:
Post one state's depiction of another's route marker
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fd5r8Y59.jpg&hash=70279e413d96eefb7b9d932c0653fe7904bf7451)
Quote from: TravelingBethelite on February 14, 2017, 10:22:56 PM
It's close enough to February 15th for these intents and purposes, so here's its challenge:
QuoteFebruary 15th Challenge:
Post one state's depiction of another's route marker
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fd5r8Y59.jpg&hash=70279e413d96eefb7b9d932c0653fe7904bf7451)
What time zone are you in?
There's about an hour left of the 14th for me, so here's a picture I immediately thought of from Steve's NY 5 Buffalo-Little Falls page (http://alpsroads.net/roads/ny/ny_5/c.html):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Falpsroads.net%2Froads%2Fny%2Fny_5%2Fe62.jpg&hash=386bc6eacf06eea6f22c005c30ffc019913f7128)
The BGS has been replaced (https://www.google.com/maps/@42.9582937,-78.8167535,3a,45.3y,78.26h,99.82t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1srB4CVw_pA8PDVcyaHwI8hA!2e0), but it still uses the word "ALL".
QuoteFebruary 15, 2017
Challenge: Post One-Way signage (or related, such as Do Not Enter) that's only in effect some of the time.
(Hint: these are often found near churches.)
Quote from: TravelingBethelite on February 14, 2017, 10:22:56 PM
It's close enough to February 15th for these intents and purposes, so here's its challenge:
Sorry, only one Challenge per calendar day, according to your local time. (Notwithstanding we already had two active Challenges for the 14th, due to a Special Unilateral Decree.) :-)
Good idea, though; definitely keep that one in the pipeline for a future date!
Quote from: paulthemapguy on February 14, 2017, 11:02:56 AM
QuoteFebruary 14 Challenge: Route displays/BGSes with unusual auxiliary elements
Can the elements be unusual because of their obnoxious size? Look at this arrow...
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8675/30290373580_238e34102e_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/N9E5Lm)
IL-176-131E (https://flic.kr/p/N9E5Lm) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
That picture in the Take-It-Yourself challenge thread was actually partly the inspiration for this challenge, so it totally counts :D
NJ 17 shield on the New York Thruway (I-87):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcoastroads.com%2Fstates%2Fny%2Fnyinter%2Fi87%2Ffullsize%2Fthruway%2F87n15_07.jpg&hash=672d3f280e908798d3b4da335c3607d0bfb20c63)
Quote
February 15th Challenge:
Post one state's depiction of another's route marker
I have a bunch of these but don't feel like digging through all of them, so I will post my most recent photo now and maybe will search for more later. I was actually thinking about posting a separate game based on this theme.
Indiana does KY 79 (verified by the InDOT sticker on the back of another KY 79 sign at this intersection that looks exactly the same.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/573/31242149784_5dc2f8d9fd_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PALbEU)2016 East End Bridge Trip Day 1 - 355 (https://flic.kr/p/PALbEU) by H.B. Elkins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hbelkins/), on Flickr
This would be a good thread for someone to post pictures of the first exit for I-84 in New York (US 6/NJ 23) with all the various interpretations of the New Jersey marker.
Quote
February 15th Challenge:
Post one state's depiction of another's route marker
This is posted in Willshire, Ohio
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8321/29281882894_200a637e77_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LBxiBU)
IN-124-SIGN-IN-OHIO (https://flic.kr/p/LBxiBU) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Before you post another photo, check what today's challenge actually is. (Hint: Nobody has posted a valid photo for today yet.)
QuoteFebruary 15, 2017
Challenge: Post One-Way signage (or related, such as Do Not Enter) that's only in effect some of the time.
Does this work?
(https://missionallendale.files.wordpress.com/2014/06/2014-06-22-09-39-44.jpg)
QuoteFebruary 15, 2017
Challenge: Post One-Way signage (or related, such as Do Not Enter) that's only in effect some of the time.
Here's another one near a school, this time in Des Moines. Just to be clear, since the picture doesn't exactly show it, the block of Geil Ave between SW 14th and 15th Sts is one-way (westbound) during those hours. A left turn here would be going east.
(https://i.imgur.com/ibe1cig.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/ibe1cig.jpg)
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February 15th Challenge:
Post one state's depiction of another's route marker
Indiana Toll Road exit 96:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FC9h50pP.jpg&hash=758a3a2909b5d0ab485cc7c2e002ea29d0bb33cd)
Quote
February 15th Challenge:
Post one state's depiction of another's route marker
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3156/2459747236_0fe5c1a43d_z_d.jpg)
AR 279 at US 71 Jane, Missouri
Quote
February 15, 2017
Challenge: Post One-Way signage (or related, such as Do Not Enter) that's only in effect some of the time.
We have 2 in Auburn I can think of. One is by a school (https://www.google.com/maps/@42.9249119,-76.5796027,3a,19.3y,139.25h,87.94t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1s4N94_W_JO1xmX08tarnkWw!2e0), and the other is by a church (https://www.google.com/maps/@42.9359444,-76.5456125,3a,21.7y,55.29h,82.7t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sgnyfv7Pk4rdX3ZkPwSjvzg!2e0).
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February 15th Challenge:
Post one state's depiction of another's route marker
I figured I'd do this one too just for fun. Here's (https://www.google.com/maps/@41.9985251,-76.5432399,3a,19.4y,103.26h,91.68t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sxKQurXEs9C7DqNvEOPOhqw!2e0) NY 34 and PA 199 along I-86/NY 17. As an added bonus, I picked the one BGS for the interchange that's actually in PA, but made by NYSDOT.
Rats, I had two specific examples for the Feb. 15th Challenge and I didn't even get the chance to post them! (And yeah, the 15th's Challenge was the part time one-way signs, so save all those neighboring-state shields for the next time that comes around.) Anyway, here's today's:
QuoteFebruary 16, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of outrageously complex airport roadway infrastructure.
QuoteFebruary 16, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of outrageously complex airport roadway infrastructure.
Logan Airport (BOS) post-Big-Dig (this new ramp layout totally freaked out my mother (who used to work as a stewardess for American Airlines back in the late 50s & flew in & out of Logan) to a point where she avoids driving to/from the airport like the plague for over a decade):
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/4b/36/77/4b36777c35f43205611669ec3d356467.jpg)
The below-Historic-Aerial links shows all of the roadway system:
2013 Overall View of BOS (http://historicaerials.com?layer=2013&zoom=15&lat=42.37081526100739&lon=-71.02635383605955%20via%20@historicaerials)
vs.
1978 Overall View of BOS (http://historicaerials.com?layer=1978&zoom=15&lat=42.37081526100739&lon=-71.02635383605955%20via%20@historicaerials)
Not mine, but I wanted to try today's challenge anyway...
QuoteFebruary 16, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of outrageously complex airport roadway infrastructure.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2164/2032396236_6c4bf9bc2d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/46AyAq)dia (https://flic.kr/p/46AyAq) by ash*77 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/7220313@N04/), on Flickr
QuoteFebruary 16, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of outrageously complex airport roadway infrastructure.
A stock photo of an interchange for Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ). I've only used the airport twice, but I remember being really impressed with the complex setup of the roads there!
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmedias.photodeck.com%2Fd98ff95d-8cbd-4233-880a-9eb7b2d45c3a%2F14-10-24-0229_xgaplus.jpg&hash=558491f60aa72e06082f8fc411aea61343adfa5d)
QuoteFebruary 16, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of outrageously complex airport roadway infrastructure.
Here's two of mine from the sky:
IAH - Houston:
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3736/12825228125_a5894a636f_b.jpg)
ATL - Atlanta
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/515/31435634003_93a8a728dc_k.jpg)
Now I can finally do this legitimately, so here is today's Challenge:
QuoteFebruary 17th Challenge:
Post one state's depiction of another's route marker
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fd5r8Y59.jpg&hash=70279e413d96eefb7b9d932c0653fe7904bf7451)
I'm assuming you mean today, the 17th, and not tomorrow, the 18th. :pan:
QuoteFebruary 17th Challenge:
Post one state's depiction of another's route marker
This is on Iowa 9 at County Road R50. Best part about this imitation is the fact that when the current Minnesota state highway marker design was implemented, the numerals were yellow for a short time before MnDOT switched to using white numerals.
(https://i.imgur.com/StdFME2.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/StdFME2.jpg)
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on February 17, 2017, 09:17:44 AM
I'm assuming you mean today, the 17th, and not tomorrow, the 18th. :pan:
QuoteFebruary 17th Challenge:
Post one state's depiction of another's route marker
This is on Iowa 9 at County Road R50.
(https://i.imgur.com/StdFME2.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/StdFME2.jpg)
Yes, the 17th. My bad. :-D
QuoteFebruary 17th Challenge:
Post one state's depiction of another's route marker
I'm going to interpret this to include Canada.
Here's one of the A-15 shields in New York. This one in Champlain. April 25, 2009.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20090425%2Ftoar15northi87northus11.jpg&hash=626c37093fd8b20c82ce08cd4329069a7e1e471c)
Some Vermont shields on New York 7 approaching the western end of the Bennington Bypass. October 16, 2004.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20041016%2Fvt279ny7vt9.jpg&hash=c67515cca5f7d726ce5f2789a07deb009493c011)
And Vermont's equivalent in North Bennington. October 16, 2004.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20041016%2Fny7vt279vt67a.jpg&hash=e58caca4091a2a5f267ecbdb75cdb71ae2a8f7ee)
QuoteFebruary 17th Challenge:
Post one state's depiction of another's route marker
Don't have anything from my own collection for this one, but since GSV (https://www.google.com/maps/@30.6865092,-84.3807682,3a,37.5y,31.85h,82.27t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sXZ3mNCSy9R2ee7Y0heC0PA!2e0!7i13312!8i6656) appears to be allowed, here's Florida's rendition of GA 111 from northbound US 27:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fus27n_ga111_gsv.jpg&hash=914fcedf87f598ce31b088ddf2b92d194ca2f279)
Quote from: Eth on February 17, 2017, 10:09:42 AM
QuoteFebruary 17th Challenge:
Post one state's depiction of another's route marker
Don't have anything from my own collection for this one, but since GSV (https://www.google.com/maps/@30.6865092,-84.3807682,3a,37.5y,31.85h,82.27t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sXZ3mNCSy9R2ee7Y0heC0PA!2e0!7i13312!8i6656) appears to be allowed, here's Florida's rendition of GA 111 from northbound US 27:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fus27n_ga111_gsv.jpg&hash=914fcedf87f598ce31b088ddf2b92d194ca2f279)
Here's a shot of it from last summer - it's less than a quarter mile from the border. Florida doesn't have a number for it, although if you squint, it could be part of "CR 157". It's been signed that way (http://www.alpsroads.net/roads/fl/us_27/nga.jpg) for a long time, apparently...
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fc1.staticflickr.com%2F9%2F8510%2F29205548965_ca604d953c_b.jpg&hash=2f2aeca934e958cba5233bed99446998fdae485d) (http://flic.kr/p/LuN5cF)
On the other side of Florida, there's a FL 85 shield on US 331 in aptly-named Florala:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fc1.staticflickr.com%2F6%2F5752%2F22851026678_4ffc5cccbf_b.jpg&hash=57613bd578c0d0549fe410f034f7c76f0e6a3b2f) (http://flic.kr/p/APgu7A)
FM 1905 on I-10 within the last mile of New Mexico:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fc1.staticflickr.com%2F6%2F5537%2F29370628693_919fb393d3_b.jpg&hash=f30952a4b608185c499f0db98a59b9424d159c84) (http://flic.kr/p/LKo9DT)
QuoteFebruary 17th Challenge:
Post one state's depiction of another's route marker
New Hampshire installed sign for a Maine exit along I-95 northbound leaving Portsmouth.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8380/8596867600_41f7a0729c_z.jpg)
If we're doing Canadian shields, then here's a Quebec installed sign for ON highway 417 heading into Ontario from Autoroute 40.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8042/8004697050_15be08a8ac_z.jpg)
Also, what about Canadian versions of the interstate shield? If that counts, then there's this BGS installed by New Brunswick for I-95.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8788/16528200334_e0ac5fda77_z.jpg)
QuoteFebruary 17th Challenge:
Post one state's depiction of another's route marker
An Iowa representation of a Wisconsin State Highway marker.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5649/29461541263_910ce13d40_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LTq6MZ)
IA-009-EENDA (https://flic.kr/p/LTq6MZ) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Signage for King Street (NY 120A) on the Merritt Parkway (CT 15) in Connecticut:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcoastroads.com%2Fstates%2Fct%2Fctstate%2Fct15%2Ffullsize%2F15s27_07.jpg&hash=7c2b394f987be29d0b6ab527d6908b4d622f1d2c)
QuoteFebruary 17th Challenge:
Post one state's depiction of another's route marker
OH 7 trailblazer BGS in Moundsville, WV
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/7/6180/6183329942_e2e8a7a83a_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/aqpbyW)
Sign Through the Trees (https://flic.kr/p/aqpbyW) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
QuoteFebruary 18, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of tunnels.
I'm going to leave that without further restriction, but in the spirit of diversity, the more unusual/funkier/weirder, the better.
For this Challenge only, Google Street View (or similar) is not allowed.
Small mountain tunnel on CR 519 in New Jersey:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcoastroads.com%2Fstates%2Fnj%2Fnjcounty%2Fcr519%2Ffullsize%2F519s0072.jpg&hash=48c480bc2552336e7997e5a40d7a174abef36b50)
QuoteFebruary 18, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of tunnels.
The Wheeling Tunnel, on I-70 westbound in Wheeling, West Virginia:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fhk8lths.jpg&hash=5c21bc04cef37c31beed283bc61bbaf0a7242972)
QuoteFebruary 18, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of tunnels.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3423/3962927495_d36d4b3368_z_d.jpg)
US 16A near Keystone, SD
Maybe not the most creative but I took one just today. Pascagoula St in downtown Jackson, MS
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170218/237ae2132231c9e943e62ff844d15e4f.jpg)
iPhone
Quote from: bassoon1986 on February 18, 2017, 04:32:04 PM
Maybe not the most creative but I took one just today. Pascagoula St in downtown Jackson, MS
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170218/237ae2132231c9e943e62ff844d15e4f.jpg)
I've been there :)
QuoteFebruary 18, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of tunnels.
Not exactly unusual, but here is a photo I took of the Liberty Tunnels in Pittsburgh (or the "Tubes" as we Yinzers call them).
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7088/7187878582_cfab47d951_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/bXaKT5)
Liberty Tunnels (https://flic.kr/p/bXaKT5) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
QuoteFebruary 18, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of tunnels.
I suppose if it has lights, it counts as a tunnel, right? I-75/85 in downtown Atlanta.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fi75n_exit249b.jpg&hash=7d0d0612ee7c6da2318a3d79a840ff800ed18696)
QuoteFebruary 18, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of tunnels.
How about a Hawaiian tunnel on I-H3. August 22, 2006.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20060822%2Fih3tunnel.jpg&hash=b06bf17aaf977da1ce8bf9496ea2bb5508ff8f07)
Yay, I get to do the challenge again! Anyway, here it is:
QuoteFebruary 19th, 2017
Post pictures of route marker/sign close-ups
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/297/32591948350_6af69d5863_k.jpg)
QuoteFebruary 19th, 2017
Post pictures of route marker/sign close-ups
Way back in 2002, I stopped at a turnout along Massachusetts 9 to take this:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20021013%2Fcummington.jpg&hash=e708e719295a22ac1dabaf9273f2915f483fab18)
as well as a closeup of the state seal in the center:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20021013%2Fbluespot.jpg&hash=78e16d452c537571ca802e9c215a27034d22d736)
QuoteFebruary 19th, 2017
Post pictures of route marker/sign close-ups
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2164/2150839198_3e3b46d3dd_d.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2183/2150048025_4c5576e7e9_z_d.jpg?zz=1)
St Clair Missouri along old US 66
How about this sign goof on NJ 15 in Dover?
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcoastroads.com%2Fstates%2Fnj%2Fnjstate%2Fnj15%2Ffullsize%2F15m00001.jpg&hash=447dfc25fc118e7d5d99b68f53264dfb8eed65e4)
QuoteFebruary 19th, 2017
Post pictures of route marker/sign close-ups
Here's a close-up shot of a bike/horse-and-buggy lane in Heidelburg, ON (this area is well known for its Mennonite population).
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FLy7kBEz.jpg&hash=a9cc0c9b62a2df98e6fb0dc7c956ab0a01f30636)
QuoteFebruary 19th, 2017
Post pictures of route marker/sign close-ups
VA 7 cutout in Falls Church:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vahighways.com%2Fcutouts%2Fimages%2Fva007falls_01.jpg&hash=5ac632553505b2ba4cc0ff09def0f71311a40289)
An interesting SR marker east of Winchester:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vahighways.com%2Fsix-six-six%2520sign.jpg&hash=0b949bf697161189280ff9a77760181e9e919e0f)
An old railroad bridge sign on SR 616 near Keswick:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vahighways.com%2Foldsigns%2F616weight.jpg&hash=bc2c13718f96f26246ccbc0ec75040b0add1b006)
Here's my few close ups.
Denton, TX southbound US 77
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170219/ccd665833324dc6b47094aa305dec6c2.jpg)
Loop 8 in north Houston
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170219/18007782cd6999aaba831c357323fce7.jpg)
A rare business FM shield in Houston
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170219/2623dfc5c87f193c5c17a3eb9172f09e.jpg)
iPhone
QuoteFebruary 19th, 2017
Post pictures of route marker/sign close-ups
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm4.staticflickr.com%2F3923%2F14796199103_f55c9e3ccb_b.jpg&hash=66b0f139e24c0a3ed3c9b9b5eca12acd0f1674a7)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm9.staticflickr.com%2F8326%2F29029026254_5f2f385e17_b.jpg&hash=c78f9a48642f7042fc07011a39ecec80ddd2fb3b)
QuoteFebruary 19th, 2017
Post pictures of route marker/sign close-ups
This challenge is perfect for me, because, whenever I get out of the car to get a sign photo, I get one shot with context, and a second shot that's a close-up of the route marker, so I can crop the route marker into its own photo. The close-up photos are never uploaded to Flickr because they aren't enjoyable to general audiences, but for this challenge, I'll make an exception! Here's a great example from about a week ago, on an Indiana State Route I didn't even know existed: IN-329.
The photo with context:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/621/32713637582_2c448a5fa3_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RQMWJb)
IN-329NTS (https://flic.kr/p/RQMWJb) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
The close-up, for today's challenge:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2515/32840139102_c1dd05e210_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/S2YidS)
IN-329C (https://flic.kr/p/S2YidS) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
And here's the intended product of my close-up photos--an image that's nothing but the route marker itself, for my collection:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2289/32076451183_5cf80c3a94_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QSucpM)
IN-329 (https://flic.kr/p/QSucpM) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
This is some insight into the way I collect sign photos. To view my shield collections, check my flickr albums, like this one: https://flic.kr/s/aHskCcEALH
QuoteFebruary 19th, 2017
Post pictures of route marker/sign close-ups
I'm assuming this challenge wants pictures from signs out in the field, otherwise I could post some extreme closeups of signs hanging on my wall. So, with that said:
Really old and ugly wide MN-101 marker in Chanhassen. Pic of the back (https://i.imgur.com/5dtcpa5.jpg), showing that it's nearly as old as I am.
(https://i.imgur.com/E3F1EQyl.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/E3F1EQy.jpg)
These pictures are from July 2012, and AFAIK this marker is still there, four and a half years later.
QuoteFebruary 19th, 2017 Post pictures of route marker/sign close-ups
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8504/29069255221_09859b2635.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LhKwPx)
LA 445 Shield (https://flic.kr/p/LhKwPx) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
QuoteFebruary 19th, 2017 Post pictures of route marker/sign close-ups
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8406/8652964293_97679f0397_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ebCGPx)
PA Route 216 near Hanover, PA (https://flic.kr/p/ebCGPx) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/654/21073271085_ee657ede07_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/y7b2j6)
PA Route 641 @ US 522 - Shade Gap, PA (https://flic.kr/p/y7b2j6) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7445/27977755562_fd50ccd209_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JCiiZU)
WV Route 891 @ US 250 (https://flic.kr/p/JCiiZU) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
February 20, 2017 Road signs in the United States in a language other than English or Spanish. Translations allowed. How many different languages can we get?
French, Lafayette, LA.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5475/14237230024_7bc9e8073f.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nG6wtb)
Tlingit translations, Saxton, AK.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2902/14501358419_6e34b15e6f.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/o6rfD2)
QuoteFebruary 20, 2017
Road signs in the United States in a language other than English or Spanish. Translations allowed. How many different languages can we get?
I took this photo last weekend on I-86 between Salamanca and Olean, NY. The town names and river crossings along the highway have Seneca written in Comic Sans. I also saw some stop signs with Seneca, by my photo came out too blurry.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FV8DlGlP.jpg&hash=d14b311ef2b19c821f69ff2235af6a0cb5d8254e)
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February 20, 2017 Road signs in the United States in a language other than English or Spanish. Translations allowed. How many different languages can we get?
The Adirondack Northway (I-87) in upstate New York has several French signs both on the mainline, and at their rest areas. This first one is heading northbound just beyond exit 26 and warns drivers of the lack of cell reception driving through Adirondack Park as well as letting drivers know about there being a call box every two miles.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7263/8161355862_5709742dd5_z.jpg)
Then we have these English/French bilingual signs at a rest area heading southbound in the town of Bolton, between exits 24 and 23, that show that the state law prohibits idling diesel engines.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/7/6138/5997657127_c294619e96_z.jpg)
And lastly (and unrelated to the Northway), a Spanish child at play sign along 3rd Street in Wilmington, DE...
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FFfuithQl.jpg&hash=4ba29a3508e4fc5bdbcc0e0e04fb82f4f2c070ec)
QuoteFebruary 20, 2017
Road signs in the United States in a language other than English or Spanish. Translations allowed. How many different languages can we get?
French Welcome when crossing into New Hampshire
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.billburmaster.com%2Frmsandw%2Fnew_hampshire%2Fimages%2Fnhweln950812.jpg&hash=300d6255b89a82a6612432ac5e7fdab9231bbcb2)
QuoteFebruary 21, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of letter-suffixed routes at a junction with their un-suffixed parent.
Quote from: empirestate on February 21, 2017, 10:10:20 AM
QuoteFebruary 21, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of letter-suffixed routes at a junction with their un-suffixed parent.
US 45E and W meet their parent north of Jackson, Tenn.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/696/31243276634_7ca8e67a66_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PARXDm)2016 Alabama Meet Trip Day 2 - 016 (https://flic.kr/p/PARXDm) by H.B. Elkins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hbelkins/), on Flickr
US 25E meets US 25 and US 25W in Corbin, Ky.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/2/1693/25654191593_d133b4b5f9_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/F5Yroa)2015 Kentucky photos July-Dec-358 (https://flic.kr/p/F5Yroa) by H.B. Elkins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hbelkins/), on Flickr
QuoteFebruary 21, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of letter-suffixed routes at a junction with their un-suffixed parent.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3141/2350651925_c275ca8b51_z_d.jpg)
US 49 split Tutweiler, MS
QuoteFebruary 21, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of letter-suffixed routes at a junction with their un-suffixed parent.
There are two parts needed for me to fulfill this challenge.
The suffixed route...
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/623/22163808820_80eeafb399_k.jpg)
...and the parent route:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/576/22193304599_ea6e209ca7_k.jpg)
QuoteFebruary 21, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of letter-suffixed routes at a junction with their un-suffixed parent.
US 2A (one of several in Maine) at its south/west end at US 2 in Orono. This is right down the street from where I'm currently living up at school.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8101/8597815915_ac8e5888d0_z.jpg)
US 9/NY 9N at NY 9L in Lake George, NY. This one is a twofer, although US 9 and NY 9N have a concurrency here.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8342/8161570244_b5849a373d_z.jpg)
NH 25 westbound at NH 25B in Center Harbor, NH.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8424/7630840714_e2b2fc1253_z.jpg)
QuoteFebruary 21, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of letter-suffixed routes at a junction with their un-suffixed parent.
The beginning of the NY 25/NY 25A multiplex in Smithtown:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcoastroads.com%2Fstates%2Fny%2Fnystate%2Fny25%2Ffullsize%2F25e00091.jpg&hash=6a3266aca490de07dc5ed088975683234873dd38)
QuoteFebruary 21, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of letter-suffixed routes at a junction with their un-suffixed parent.
I'll go with a theme of New York's many "children" of US 9.
New York 9G and US 9 in Rhinebeck. August 18, 2007.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20070818%2Fny9gus9.jpg&hash=ec813876e735bee627699cbbb9e1815cfce786cc)
New York 9J and US 9 in Rensselaer. May 17, 2003.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20030517%2Fus9us20ny9j.jpg&hash=79dcdc985ca2fbb5c8fa9bf4e8725727add62788)
New York 9R and US 9 in Latham. December 22, 2004.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20041222%2Fny9rus9.jpg&hash=c05d2b52c3734f7a2fdda9df9452976fa83083c8)
QuoteFebruary 21, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of letter-suffixed routes at a junction with their un-suffixed parent.
Ellsworth, ME. The post was leaning, so I leaned too
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/2/1577/25410662514_9f16c3a743_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EHshEW)
IMG_2467 (https://flic.kr/p/EHshEW) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Weird, the photo below makes no topological sense, if this is presumed to be the northern end of a pair of E-W split routes...
Quote from: hbelkins on February 21, 2017, 10:38:38 AM
US 25E meets US 25 and US 25W in Corbin, Ky.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/2/1693/25654191593_d133b4b5f9_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/F5Yroa)2015 Kentucky photos July-Dec-358 (https://flic.kr/p/F5Yroa) by H.B. Elkins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hbelkins/), on Flickr
...so I'm going to use it as the basis for our next Challenge:
QuoteFebruary 22, 2017
Challenge: Post photos that don't logically make sense when taken at face value.
QuoteFebruary 22, 2017
Challenge: Post photos that don't logically make sense when taken at face value.
(https://i.imgur.com/ZKjvLEH.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/ZKjvLEH.jpg)
QuoteFebruary 22, 2017
Challenge: Post photos that don't logically make sense when taken at face value.
5 of the 6 shields should have a TO banner...
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vahighways.com%2Fcutouts%2Fimages%2Fwinchester_09.jpg&hash=a64da36b638c894ac052109b07bd4a55b6e722fd)
Photo by Bill McDonough
This assembly has been replaced with a full size version of shields and all 4 of these banners at the end of VA 230...
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vahighways.com%2Fva-ends%2Fva200%2Fva230_wt_04.jpg&hash=125c1a196c50a79cf556deba6ff59f7d292505cb)
QuoteFebruary 22, 2017
Challenge: Post photos that don't logically make sense when taken at face value.
Old US 66 at US 50 near Union, MO
50 turns to I-44, AT follows old 66
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8674/27846983273_22025ca910_c_d.jpg)
Then there's this late, great classic
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2018/2305207634_1d6b55c636_d.jpg)
Quote from: US71 on February 22, 2017, 08:40:17 AM
QuoteFebruary 22, 2017
Challenge: Post photos that don't logically make sense when taken at face value.
I'm pretty sure this (https://goo.gl/maps/gVitb89DRAk) is not East I-10.
QuoteFebruary 22, 2017
Challenge: Post photos that don't logically make sense when taken at face value.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/699/22287077762_6aa3063774_k.jpg)
Quote from: TravelingBethelite on February 22, 2017, 09:48:48 AM
QuoteFebruary 22, 2017
Challenge: Post photos that don't logically make sense when taken at face value.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/699/22287077762_6aa3063774_k.jpg)
What's wrong with this one. It indicates a wrong-way concurrency between US 49 and US 63. A little context would be helpful.
Quote from: empirestate on February 22, 2017, 12:40:42 AM
Weird, the photo below makes no topological sense, if this is presumed to be the northern end of a pair of E-W split routes...
Quote from: hbelkins on February 21, 2017, 10:38:38 AM
US 25E meets US 25 and US 25W in Corbin, Ky.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/2/1693/25654191593_d133b4b5f9_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/F5Yroa)2015 Kentucky photos July-Dec-358 (https://flic.kr/p/F5Yroa) by H.B. Elkins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hbelkins/), on Flickr
...so I'm going to use it as the basis for our next Challenge:
QuoteFebruary 22, 2017
Challenge: Post photos that don't logically make sense when taken at face value.
US 25E doesn't end here, although US 25W does. US 25E was extended out to I-75. I think the original number of the route that's now shown as 25E was KY 770.
As for this challenge, there are a large number of highway exits in West Virginia that would qualify. A route number is posted when it should really be "To Route XX." Example, I-64 Exit 28 at Milton. The signage is for US 60, yet the exit is actually for a county road that accesses US 60.
Quote from: hbelkins on February 22, 2017, 10:52:25 AM
Quote from: TravelingBethelite on February 22, 2017, 09:48:48 AM
QuoteFebruary 22, 2017
Challenge: Post photos that don't logically make sense when taken at face value.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/699/22287077762_6aa3063774_k.jpg)
What's wrong with this one. It indicates a wrong-way concurrency between US 49 and US 63. A little context would be helpful.
Wrong-way concurrencies don't logically make sense when taken at face value.
^^^
Well, in that case
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmillenniumhwy.net%2Finterestingsigns%2Fky%2F60-53-55.jpg&hash=c3b5d1562ef385c7a349b487b99758f5fc09a2f0)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmillenniumhwy.net%2Finterestingsigns%2Fky%2F62-641-93multiplex.jpg&hash=0481bf74ce88f0588efcdfefdca7d722cd44d97e)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmillenniumhwy.net%2Finterestingsigns%2Fky%2FsouthUS421-northKY66-KY80.jpg&hash=19991eb02caaf7cbf814755a9908d46c5e204f44)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmillenniumhwy.net%2Finterestingsigns%2Fky%2FsouthKY15-northKY7-east160.jpg&hash=6a8c12790a99acdfc17c082669a25431fa78de76)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/369/30699341073_bf765010a1_d.jpg)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3164/2901060592_a940337d5c_d.jpg)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7007/6523816497_78ee771af3_d.jpg)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7164/6526432717_8d46d79ba0_d.jpg)
QuoteFebruary 22, 2017
Challenge: Post photos that don't logically make sense when taken at face value.
Here's a sign that implies a wrong-way multiplex when you turn left. When I go left, I go south AND north?? What's that about?? :)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/460/32486066950_a8b62c1c37_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RuFzUA)
IN-US35-029S (https://flic.kr/p/RuFzUA) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Note that this Challenge doesn't refer only to contradictory cardinal directions (though I admit that's probably the easiest way to answer it). It can be anything that makes you think, "Wait, if
this is... Then how can
that...?" :hmmm:
Quote from: US71 on February 22, 2017, 02:39:47 PM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/369/30699341073_bf765010a1_d.jpg)
I'd especially like this one if the straight-ahead route was labeled "east". Anybody got one like that?
Does anyone have something like a "3 miles, 2 minutes" sign?
QuoteFebruary 23, 2017
Challenge: Post a complete set of something.
Examples could be:
—A complete set of US 9's suffixed routes in New York.
—A complete set of exit signage on the alphabet loop in Kansas City.
—A complete set of Kentucky parkway trailblazers.
...and so on. Try to pick something worthy; not just a set of, you know...two. :biggrin:
(Posting limits such as the 3-photo-per-post rule will be relaxed for this one, but try not to go nuts.)
QuoteFebruary 23, 2017
Challenge: Post a complete set of something.
The mile markers of Minnesota 120. (https://imgur.com/a/KBIvJ)
The mile markers of Minnesota 123. (https://imgur.com/a/s9Fi1)
Quote from: 1 on February 22, 2017, 03:59:59 PM
Does anyone have something like a "3 miles, 2 minutes" sign?
How about this?
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/625/22792603947_ec1f21708a_k.jpg)
Quote from: TravelingBethelite on February 23, 2017, 08:13:24 AM
Quote from: 1 on February 22, 2017, 03:59:59 PM
Does anyone have something like a "3 miles, 2 minutes" sign?
How about this?
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/625/22792603947_ec1f21708a_k.jpg)
Best I have is a sign on the NJ Turnpike: 159 Minutes (via 295) to get to Wilmington, DE (about 46 miles away). And apparently that was down from 180 minutes earlier!
QuoteFebruary 23, 2017
Challenge: Post a complete set of something.
All of the exits on PA 581 (headed westbound):
https://www.flickr.com/photos/135847145@N08/albums/72157679061532440 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/135847145@N08/albums/72157679061532440)
QuoteFebruary 23, 2017
Challenge: Post a complete set of something.
This is my complete set of Illinois shields proving I've been to every marked state road in Illinois:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/albums/72157664140834769
(This is what I've started calling "conquering" a state-visiting one point on each of a state's highways. I hope to conquer Indiana soon, and also WI, IA, and MI.)
Quote from: paulthemapguy on February 23, 2017, 09:11:51 AM
(This is what I've started calling "conquering" a state-visiting one point on each of a state's highways. I hope to conquer Indiana soon, and also WI, IA, and MI.)
Good luck doing that in Louisiana.
Quote from: jbnv on February 23, 2017, 01:01:27 PM
Quote from: paulthemapguy on February 23, 2017, 09:11:51 AM
(This is what I've started calling "conquering" a state-visiting one point on each of a state's highways. I hope to conquer Indiana soon, and also WI, IA, and MI.)
Good luck doing that in Louisiana.
Yeah, Kentucky and Louisiana are just out of the realm of possibility XD. Thinking about trying Ohio, which is insane enough.
Here's (https://www.google.com/maps/@43.0507886,-76.1476929,3a,66.8y,116.77h,88.27t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1se8DTqaKozPQeLIjS-U3E2w!2e0) a sign assembly with an Interstate, US, and state route in Syracuse. As a bonus, there's even a Thruway shield!
EDIT: After clicking submit, I was looking around the intersection some more, and I noticed that all four approaches have doghouse signals (https://www.google.com/maps/@43.0507774,-76.1473731,3a,79.7y,345.73h,107.94t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1s4_9m-0JjHVzbNIMxFI4SaA!2e0).
EDIT 2: Here's (https://www.google.com/maps/@43.0878636,-76.3427771,3a,66.8y,313.15h,88.77t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1shvtDiI5gBODxDGz5XXXfRw!2e0) a full set of Cuomo signs. :D It was hard to get them all on the screen.
QuoteFebruary 23, 2017
Challenge: Post a complete set of something.
Sorry for posting so many photos, but I have a complete set of pictures on the limited-access section of Tennessee Highway 153 (in Chattanooga), which shows the signage for every exit:
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7424/16397624726_d22705ae29.jpg)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7298/16237388989_c7b4cb06a3.jpg)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7340/16237717217_fa4a01885d.jpg)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7460/16397650356_5f5de68ec4.jpg)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7327/16237719127_41d765abac.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8651/16397639766_27e1957aaa.jpg)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7398/16237718167_31972d1e21.jpg)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7395/16237724337_eebcb0169c.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8650/16422692572_9ce6eb5d0f.jpg)
(That last photo is of the quasi-interchange with N. Access Rd. just north of the Chickamauga Dam.)
Once again, I am unbelievably sorry for piling so many photos into one post. :meh:
QuoteFebruary 24 Challenge: => Post photos of a road that goes over a dam:
I got this idea from looking back on those photos of TN SR 153 that are a couple of years old (for contributing to the last challenge). Here is my contribution, it being Tennessee Highway 153 looking Northbound about to go on top of the Chickamauga Dam:
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7432/16422681542_d7ed019fc2.jpg)
U.S. Route 1 uses the Conowingo Dam to cross the Susquehanna River between Harford and Cecil counties in Maryland.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fy5LDJqr.jpg&hash=e96cea5dec37e6119e7f2539fe19c544ad21d5df)
QuoteFebruary 24 Challenge: => Post photos of a road that goes over a dam:
Here's one when US 93 still used the Hoover Dam. You can see some cars crossing along with lots of pedestrians. October 26, 2003.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fgc-20031023-27%2F26%2FPA260111-640.jpg&hash=f37d89e500d3c9359d5bdc7928e3a166da2812d6)
From the same day, here's a look at the construction of the Arizona side approach of what now carries US 93.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fgc-20031023-27%2F26%2FPA260135-640.jpg&hash=31cbf345e5ef84b81476b2fd8286e037b60a43ed)
QuoteFebruary 24 Challenge: => Post photos of a road that goes over a dam:
My contribution is also from the Conowingo Dam:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fl9BdnnR.jpg&hash=fbd916cd463bc21bef5bb68c8279e1484f1e672d)
Here's a pedestrian path that goes over a dam. It's located just off of Northfield Road (CT 254) in Thomaston:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcoastroads.com%2Fstates%2Fct%2Fctstate%2Fct254%2Ffullsize%2F254m0006.jpg&hash=57ddfc616cffc8f5bfc721c4f7e2f0f104b26677)
Quote from: paulthemapguy on February 23, 2017, 06:18:48 PM
Quote from: jbnv on February 23, 2017, 01:01:27 PM
Quote from: paulthemapguy on February 23, 2017, 09:11:51 AM
(This is what I've started calling "conquering" a state-visiting one point on each of a state's highways. I hope to conquer Indiana soon, and also WI, IA, and MI.)
Good luck doing that in Louisiana.
Yeah, Kentucky and Louisiana are just out of the realm of possibility XD. Thinking about trying Ohio, which is insane enough.
Florida is one I'm trying for (I'd estimate I'm a little over halfway there on SR/SSRs); probably not as mind-bending as Kentucky, or Texas, Louisiana, but not as arduous as California or Montana. At least with Ohio, it's a compact enough state, even if it has 500 or so SRs.
Quote from: formulanone on February 24, 2017, 09:11:43 AM
Florida is one I'm trying for (I'd estimate I'm a little over halfway there on SR/SSRs); probably not as mind-bending as Kentucky, or Texas, Louisiana, but not as arduous as California or Montana. At least with Ohio, it's a compact enough state, even if it has 500 or so SRs.
Good thing you don't have to count A1A in Key West as a separate highway.
There's a road over Croton Dam in NY, but it's not passable to traffic:
https://goo.gl/maps/axsAS8SzAQk
Here's a screen shot, but it's not my photo:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3956/32935025762_ca649d5f3b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SbmBHL)
QuoteFebruary 24 Challenge: => Post photos of a road that goes over a dam:
Bull Shoals Dam, Hwy 178 Lakeview, AR (https://www.google.com/maps/place/Bull+Shoals+Lake/@36.3635173,-92.5739815,3a,75y,90t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1s4ligQhsBKUrZLQ3fwqZblg!2e0!6s%2F%2Fgeo3.ggpht.com%2Fcbk%3Fpanoid%3D4ligQhsBKUrZLQ3fwqZblg%26output%3Dthumbnail%26cb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile.gps%26thumb%3D2%26w%3D203%26h%3D100%26yaw%3D251.77222%26pitch%3D0%26thumbfov%3D100!7i13312!8i6656!4m5!3m4!1s0x87ce4c78070efda7:0x1b5c478089bc2692!8m2!3d36.4559549!4d-92.6437438!6m1!1e1)
QuoteFebruary 24 Challenge: => Post photos of a road that goes over a dam:
In October 2015 I came across this along CT-34 northwest of New Haven, CT. I tried getting photos as we were moving but none of them turned out to be any good. So check this out-
https://goo.gl/maps/Ed7iKZWPNpq
QuoteFebruary 24 Challenge: => Post photos of a road that goes over a dam:
Here is VA 4 crossing Kerr Dam in 2006
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vahighways.com%2F4kerrdam.jpg&hash=f274b5245ea201c00546da0b5e5ff57232b86bef)
Quote from: paulthemapguy on February 24, 2017, 12:27:50 PM
QuoteFebruary 24 Challenge: => Post photos of a road that goes over a dam:
In October 2015 I came across this along CT-34 northwest of New Haven, CT. I tried getting photos as we were moving but none of them turned out to be any good. So check this out-
https://goo.gl/maps/Ed7iKZWPNpq
Ah, yes! That's the Stevenson Dam. It dams the Housatonic River in Monroe to form Lakes Lillanonah and Zoar. :hmm: :nod:
Looks like I get to choose today's challenge! :)
Quote
February 25th, 2017:
Post photos of signs acknowledging a "former" route.
This sign was taken on the 400 NB between Barrie and Parry Sound, ON
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FZUKCkLD.jpg&hash=d776dc1f85293397c598b111fbcb37742b1d2ea5)
And this sign was taken on what's now Halton Regional Road 25 (formerly Hwy 25)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FN1Kwx5K.jpg&hash=02046183f53ed3ccdac7f8208fa834780853129f)
QuoteFebruary 25th, 2017:
Post photos of signs acknowledging a "former" route.
I suppose it's a stretch, but the byway
does represent the
former routing of U.S. 66.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5740/23220172675_7cd41fd711_k.jpg)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmillenniumhwy.net%2Finterestingsigns%2Fky%2Fformerly172-2.jpg&hash=d18585b23628ae1657fd9e10d3be3a5293338b70)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmillenniumhwy.net%2Finterestingsigns%2Fky%2FoldKY172.jpg&hash=97d55ac456c17e920c5938efb05ecd01fd3b009a)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmillenniumhwy.net%2Finterestingsigns%2Fky%2Fnatcher.jpg&hash=dcebe6afb579c9bcc75a074257e54618ce5dd11b)
Onondaga CR 57 (https://www.google.com/maps/@43.1139817,-76.2131619,3a,19.1y,125.23h,90.27t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sstSAcr8JzwZqObpssEMHyA!2e0) used to be NY 57. Sometime between 2003 and 2006 (closer to 2003 if I remember right), this sign (https://www.google.com/maps/@43.1182563,-76.2144477,3a,23.9y,165.09h,97.26t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sJoOqDdqu003eVOxHDSnqtw!2e0) with an error NY 57 shield was installed.
In Oswego, these US 104 signs (https://www.google.com/maps/@43.4550812,-76.5152774,3a,74.5y,17.62h,88.88t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sXxNxVlOv5ifMcscoj04ulQ!2e0) probably dated from when NY 104 was still US 104, but I've read on here that they've been replaced. Also note the error US 48 shield in the background, which should be NY 48. Here's (https://www.google.com/maps/@43.4616524,-76.5148805,3a,18.1y,89.25h,87.38t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sM26mjAzsBAwdexuR0elYxQ!2e0) a newer US 104 shield, also in Oswego, that I first remember seeing in 2004 or so.
Here's a picture I took in 2007 for Wikipedia of an old reference marker left for NY 31B:
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/44/NY_31B_Reference_Marker.jpeg/360px-NY_31B_Reference_Marker.jpeg)
There are two old reference markers for NY 174 in Marcellus. One (https://www.google.com/maps/@42.9747229,-76.3399041,3a,18.1y,21.35h,89t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sggt1mSUAvCIZ_5dt-OMCcQ!2e0) is just south of the village, and the other (https://www.google.com/maps/@42.9655407,-76.3365646,3a,18.1y,215.56h,73.82t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sg8KVcoKmWqLXX0R-DbWJrw!2e0) is just north of where the old and new routes of NY 174 meet.
Lastly, it's not uncommon in CNY to see Old State Road or Old Route X signs where realignments have occurred.
QuoteFebruary 25th, 2017:
Post photos of signs acknowledging a "former" route.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2210/2280113705_68317d2472_z_d.jpg)
Former US 24 in Kansas
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7151/13407025233_d00f68f548_z_d.jpg)
Delta, LA
I guess I can make today's challenge too (I'm staying up later than usual this weekend).
Quote
February 26th, 2017
Post photos of signs where the exit has more lanes than the through road.
My example will be the exit for the 427 on the 401 collectors in Toronto. The 427 gets three lanes while the 401 only gets two.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FcivN5n9.jpg&hash=342ea5f8f5921673cb838a087f9434546f9a2c9e)
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February 26th, 2017
Post photos of signs where the exit has more lanes than the through road.
I-290 southbound approaching I-355
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.billburmaster.com%2Frmsandw%2Fillinois%2Fimages%2Feb290at355b.jpg&hash=d1e2857cf6b0d8e79d05f27c32092fee54bf57a0)
Source: http://www.billburmaster.com/rmsandw/illinois/interstate/290il.html
Quote from: TravelingBethelite on February 24, 2017, 08:27:13 AM
QuoteFebruary 24 Challenge: => Post photos of a road that goes over a dam:
My contribution is also from the Conowingo Dam:
Just as a reminder, only one photo per answer is allowed–there was already a photo submitted of the Conowingo Dam road. Not a big deal; it's just so that if, say, the Challenge were to post photos of Interstate numbering violations, we wouldn't just get a million photos of I-99.
Quote from: 7/8 on February 26, 2017, 12:37:57 AM
I guess I can make today's challenge too (I'm staying up later than usual this weekend).
I'm glad when you guys get to it before I do; there have been lots of good Challenges posted. Keep 'em up!
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February 26th, 2017
Post photos of signs where the exit has more lanes than the through road.
Downtown Detroit, MI:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FDcUtdSP.jpg&hash=54b99bf5496461963a6a306ce64c2ac50c375740)
New York Thruway (I-87) southbound at exit 8 for the Cross Westchester Expressway (I-287):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcoastroads.com%2Fstates%2Fny%2Fnyinter%2Fi87%2Ffullsize%2Fthruway%2F87s08_04.jpg&hash=e0d15254bedb89787ddff541e01dfd9671b5f709)
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February 26th, 2017
Post photos of signs where the exit has more lanes than the through road.
I-10 westbound at I-110, Baton Rouge:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/616/31069783903_9584bee0d0_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PkwLin)
If someone needs a picture to post, see I-10 eastbound at the split for I-12. (I don't have my own picture for it.)
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February 26th, 2017
Post photos of signs where the exit has more lanes than the through road.
US 71 at LA 1 north of Shreveport, LA
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3676/13407599423_27dcb835d4_z_d.jpg)
February 27, 2017:colorful: It's that time again–today's Challenge™ is the
monthly catch-up free-for-all for all February Challenges™! :colorful:
All Challenges posted since the previous recap began (on January 29th) are eligible from now through the end of February, and a new Challenge will also be posted for February 28th. Please continue to observe the usual posting limits.
EDIT: Here's the list of eligible Challenges...
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January 30: Post signs that suggest an unintentionally funny phrase or combination of words.
January 31: Post photos that juxtapose roads and/or road traffic with a guided transit system.
February 1: Post photos of route shields containing hyphens, or any other punctuation or diacritical marks.
February 2: Post photos of route shields containing hyphens, or any other punctuation or diacritical marks. :-D
February 3: Photos of signs depicting, by incident or deliberately, the name of a movie or TV show.
February 4: Photos that show two routes of the same number, but different types.
February 5: Post road photos where the image contains a state border.
February 6: Post road scenes taken using long-lens techniques.
February 7: Post a single BGS that uses each of the 5 vowels exactly one time, or any sign that contains all five vowels.
February 8: Post photos of signs whose typical color scheme has been altered for intentional effect.
February 9: Post photos of weather- or emergency-related road or freeway closure gates in active deployment.
February 10: Post street blades located along a road but not at an intersection.
February 11: Post pictures of the oldest sign (NOT oldest photo of a sign) in your photo collection.
February 12: Photos of signs/displays that should be BGSes.
February 13: The word "Love" (or some variant of) on a BGS.
February 14: Route displays/BGSes with unusual auxiliary elements.
February 15: Post One-Way signage (or related, such as Do Not Enter) that's only in effect some of the time.
February 16: Post photos of outrageously complex airport roadway infrastructure.
February 17: Post one state's depiction of another's route marker.
February 18: Post photos of tunnels.
February 19: Post pictures of route marker/sign close-ups.
February 20: Road signs in the United States in a language other than English or Spanish.
February 21: Post photos of letter-suffixed routes at a junction with their un-suffixed parent.
February 22: Post photos that don't logically make sense when taken at face value.
February 23: Post a complete set of something.
February 24: Post photos of a road that goes over a dam.
February 25: Post photos of signs acknowledging a "former" route.
February 26: Post photos of signs where the exit has more lanes than the through road.
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February 4: Photos that show two routes of the same number, but different types.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7396/8884456489_de66c4179f_z_d.jpg)
How about Loop 151 (Texas) and AR 151?
Quote4February 11: Post pictures of the oldest sign (NOT oldest photo of a sign) in your photo collection.
Two candidates:
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3261/2823181827_87d122c306_z_d.jpg)
Merkel, TX
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7152/6780476731_ef1fcde03d_z_d.jpg)
Personal collection
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February 1: Post photos of route shields containing hyphens, or any other punctuation or diacritical marks.
February 2: Post photos of route shields containing hyphens, or any other punctuation or diacritical marks. :-D
Are these intentionally the same?? :hmmm: :hmmm: :hmmm: :hmmm:
Quote from: jbnv on February 24, 2017, 09:58:17 AM
Quote from: formulanone on February 24, 2017, 09:11:43 AM
Florida is one I'm trying for (I'd estimate I'm a little over halfway there on SR/SSRs); probably not as mind-bending as Kentucky, or Texas, Louisiana, but not as arduous as California or Montana. At least with Ohio, it's a compact enough state, even if it has 500 or so SRs.
Good thing you don't have to count A1A in Key West as a separate highway.
That segment's an easy clinch if you've already made it down to US 1's south end. I haven't caught up with some of those CR 941/942 (are they still there?) and "Old FL 4" bits and pieces in the Keys. I am missing A1A from SR 442 to SR 421, but that's it. Clinching all of Florida's SR system might take me a lifetime to complete, since I don't live there anymore; although, I'm on business there about 4-5 times a year. Couple that with yearly additions onto the system and decommissioned/former parts, and it's a bit of a moving target.
QuoteFebruary 22: Challenge: Post photos that don't logically make sense when taken at face value.
North South River Drive in the Miami area (yes, there's a "North River Drive"). Not sure if a sign for South North River Drive exists.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fc1.staticflickr.com%2F9%2F8663%2F28024359580_234544756a_b.jpg&hash=992e123a22e8b38af340d5873a7ee613fd119bec) (http://flic.kr/p/JGqaKs)
QuoteFebruary 4: Photos that show two routes of the same number, but different types.
This isn't all that rare in Florida, but it is unusual to see it on a BGS.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8419/29806040792_8f5d49eeb4_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MpRKv3)
QuoteFebruary 20: Road signs in the United States in a language other than English or Spanish.
Peoria, Illinois has a sister city in honor of her sister city: Friedrichshafen, Germany.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3923/14796199223_9e3e09ce8c_b.jpg)
(https://flic.kr/p/oxuoxa)
QuoteFebruary 20: Road signs in the United States in a language other than English or Spanish.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3124/3219740171_acfb99e1e0_z_d.jpg)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3414/3220851406_0df58d10e8_z_d.jpg)
Tahlequah, OK
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3075/2296468891_bcb23544a5_z_d.jpg)
Russellville, AR
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2703/4461821442_ac033f0286_z_d.jpg)
Lafayette, LA
Quote from: US71 on February 27, 2017, 10:48:00 AM
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February 1: Post photos of route shields containing hyphens, or any other punctuation or diacritical marks.
February 2: Post photos of route shields containing hyphens, or any other punctuation or diacritical marks. :-D
Are these intentionally the same?? :hmmm: :hmmm: :hmmm: :hmmm:
Ask Bill Murray... ;-)
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February 26th, 2017
Post photos of signs where the exit has more lanes than the through road.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.billburmaster.com%2Frmsandw%2Fmassachusetts%2Fimages%2Fn128at950812.jpg&hash=09d7ca7ad3bc27f2bcc3ebe52627c77250b8aa62)
QuoteFebruary 4: Photos that show two routes of the same number, but different types.
US 101 northbound approaching the I-110/CA 110 interchange in downtown Los Angeles.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F6bf5OMKl.jpg&hash=4c48ca786d665b2901c0814802619f33b69236a8)
QuoteFebruary 19: Post pictures of route marker/sign close-ups.
Here's a good one if you'd consider this to be a close-up (although I've posted it elsewhere in the forum before). It's an authentic US 66 guide sign dating back to before 1985, and it's in Albuquerque!
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/377/31325854943_e84e69c5ea_z.jpg)
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February 4: Photos that show two routes of the same number, but different types.
Townline Rd is both Waterloo RR 33 and Wellington CR 33
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FHSKt1us.jpg&hash=72bdc78663e1b52397262cdef75309d46c0d8422)
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February 8: Post photos of signs whose typical color scheme has been altered for intentional effect.
This white-on-black speed limit sign on Aviation Parkway in Ottawa. I believe this is due to it being a rare case of a federal roadway.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F9beDVXC.jpg&hash=73f96dc7dc716346e548508904e65ee6a78a14da)
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February 11: Post pictures of the oldest sign (NOT oldest photo of a sign) in your photo collection.
I believe that this sign here could be the oldest in my collection. I made a thread (https://www.aaroads.com/forum/index.php?topic=18773.0) asking about them in the summer, but unfortunately I didn't get any response.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FpOcTH2w.jpg&hash=b5334a8ab2031731eeb55e6a994e93482c4240c4)
QuoteFebruary 14 Challenge: Route displays/BGSes with unusual auxiliary elements
Marshall, MI:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FXMafHos.jpg&hash=162549bdd2c75b870d4189ccaad21d96dbde64b4)
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February 4: Photos that show two routes of the same number, but different types.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FomPao9z.jpg&hash=e1668e420ee6a3c69b9a925910fde4844e3fa7f2)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F8p14OhQ.jpg&hash=2db1388191b9e46a5bdc751c385d149f7898faa8)
QuoteFebruary 25: Post photos of signs acknowledging a "former" route.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/2/1565/24827758964_00e5bb8b7d_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DPWKKJ)
OH-533-old (https://flic.kr/p/DPWKKJ) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote from: paulthemapguy on February 27, 2017, 07:47:10 PM
QuoteFebruary 25: Post photos of signs acknowledging a "former" route.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/2/1565/24827758964_00e5bb8b7d_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DPWKKJ)
OH-533-old (https://flic.kr/p/DPWKKJ) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
I always wondered if that Challenge was intended for
any former route, or just ones specifically labeled with that word (since it's in quotation marks)?
Northern terminus of Delaware CR 28 at Delaware CR 17 in Fishs Eddy, NY:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcoastroads.com%2Fstates%2Fny%2Fdelaware%2Fcr28%2Ffullsize%2F28n00006.jpg&hash=2fa73dd66c74129d3e98d7ab7ae2759ace8004ba)
Quote from: dgolub on February 27, 2017, 08:27:15 PM
Northern terminus of Delaware CR 28 at Delaware CR 17 in Fishs Eddy, NY:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcoastroads.com%2Fstates%2Fny%2Fdelaware%2Fcr28%2Ffullsize%2F28n00006.jpg&hash=2fa73dd66c74129d3e98d7ab7ae2759ace8004ba)
This satisfies two challenges at once!
1. NY 17 and CR 17 are both in the picture.
2. According to the photo, east and west are in the same direction.
Quote from: empirestate on February 27, 2017, 07:58:13 PM
Quote from: paulthemapguy on February 27, 2017, 07:47:10 PM
QuoteFebruary 25: Post photos of signs acknowledging a "former" route.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/2/1565/24827758964_00e5bb8b7d_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DPWKKJ)
OH-533-old (https://flic.kr/p/DPWKKJ) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
I always wondered if that Challenge was intended for any former route, or just ones specifically labeled with that word (since it's in quotation marks)?
I was thinking of signs containing the word "former" or "formerly", but I don't mind people posting other examples (like the one above).
QuoteFebruary 21: Post photos of letter-suffixed routes at a junction with their un-suffixed parent.
(https://i.imgur.com/MkIc031.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/MkIc031.jpg)
QuoteFebruary 25: Post photos of signs acknowledging a "former" route.
(https://i.imgur.com/9SPhHAD.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/9SPhHAD.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/51RIBfb.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/51RIBfb.jpg)
QuoteFebruary 1: Post photos of route shields containing hyphens, or any other punctuation or diacritical marks.
Maryland Route 2-4 in Calvert County, taken February 3, just two days after the first go-round for this challenge.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FBAhrJra.jpg&hash=d27f077a72d920c28984517ecea2f071e97af4af)
QuoteFebruary 28, 2017
Challenge: Post ground-level photos containing the entirety of some route within the frame.
This is in honor of the last day of the shortest month. :-) Also, don't forget the monthly recap is still active for the rest of today as well!
QuoteFebruary 21: Post photos of letter-suffixed routes at a junction with their un-suffixed parent.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fc1.staticflickr.com%2F4%2F3881%2F15032364721_db2c1437e4_b.jpg&hash=b8c1376f7596cdb30cc03f6507247e4ad7e4577d) (http://flic.kr/p/oUmNj6)
QuoteFebruary 25: Post photos of signs acknowledging a "former" route.
Old "sidewalk" US 66, west of Miami, OK. This alignment was no longer used after the 1930s.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fc1.staticflickr.com%2F1%2F449%2F30823167573_7254c41766_b.jpg&hash=d4128154762c294c9c451a600e6c1aa086f21acf) (http://flic.kr/p/NXJMRF)
US 31EX is former alignment of US 31E, but I've read the "X" was supposed to be an internal designation.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fc1.staticflickr.com%2F1%2F388%2F20298118928_c2d10140ed_b.jpg&hash=e035d3c5badeb75804eccc05ff76d10c9f6e8653) (http://flic.kr/p/wVFazJ)
QuoteFebruary 28, 2017
Challenge: Post ground-level photos containing the entirety of some route within the frame.
Bay Boulevard (Nassau CR 2A) on Long Island:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcoastroads.com%2Fstates%2Fny%2Fnassau%2Fcr2a%2Ffullsize%2F2as00001.jpg&hash=e355f680a9192cdd43bccf3dab41d1aca57754b1)
It's one block long and, like all county routes in Nassau County, unsigned.
QuoteFebruary 28, 2017
Challenge: Post ground-level photos containing the entirety of some route within the frame.
Indiana State Road 520 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indiana_State_Road_520) is about 1000 feet long, and connects US 20 with US 12.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fc1.staticflickr.com%2F1%2F404%2F32397253655_699a59d978_b.jpg&hash=573c2ff8df786f8f384b95a451559d5530ef8286) (http://flic.kr/p/RmQoNT)
This is the entirety of Alabama State Route 208, at roughly 0.8 miles; the end is at the intersection at the vanishing point.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fc1.staticflickr.com%2F3%2F2845%2F32895645176_2265bdddd4_b.jpg&hash=91b0c1f2e709b081d23c145b93cff73a366607a2) (http://flic.kr/p/S7SMf9)
(EDIT: REPLACED THE INVALIDATED ROAD SIGN VOWEL CHALLENGE WITH A SECOND ONE FOR THE TUNNEL CHALLENGE)
Feb 18:
These tunnels aren't as unique or interesting as the OP of this challenge was striving for, which is why I never posted them on that day, but I suppose it is better than nothing at all.
(-locations coming soon for both pictures-)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2879/32366873083_ebcaf3df21_c.jpg)
[2nd image coming]
[3rd image coming]
i know which ones they are, i just have to go through the process of uploading them
Quote from: adventurernumber1 on March 01, 2017, 12:06:42 AM
Feb 19th:
[4th image]
(close up of a road work sign, literally coming within minutes)
(very sorry for posting this after 12:00, but I originally submitted this post at 11:59:xx (maybe 11:59:06, but I cannot remember for sure) - my OCD is literally killing me for not remembering and documenting the last two numbers of the time, but then OCD said "oh, you have to take a "perfect" picture of having 683 posts on your profile or else all of your posts will be deleted." I freaking hate this crap it throws at me so much, and I'm sorry if I come off as quite a weird and irksome one. This is the first rule that I am aware that I have broken in the "Daily Picture Challenge" thread, and I feel terrible about it. Once again I am very sorry.)
David, I can't imagine what it must be like to go through what you are going through, so it would be imprudent to sit here and say "it's no big deal" about the post-midnight posting. However, you should know that
we are all on your side and want the best for you, so hang in there.
Quote from: adventurernumber1 on February 28, 2017, 11:56:56 PM
February 7:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/675/32171587425_f12ca21534_c.jpg)
That's the one with all five vowels? I'm not seeing the "u".
Quote from: adventurernumber1 on March 01, 2017, 12:06:42 AM
(very sorry for posting this after 12:00, but I originally submitted this post at 11:59:xx (maybe 11:59:06, but I cannot remember for sure) - my OCD is literally killing me for not remembering and documenting the last two numbers of the time, but then OCD said "oh, you have to take a "perfect" picture of having 683 posts on your profile or else all of your posts will be deleted." I freaking hate this crap it throws at me so much, and I'm sorry if I come off as quite a weird and irksome one. This is the first rule that I am aware that I have broken in the "Daily Picture Challenge" thread, and I feel terrible about it. Once again I am very sorry.)
Don't worry; the penalty for doing so is usually quite mild. ;-)
Hmm, nobody's done a new Challenge yet? Well then...
QuoteMarch 1, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of parade routes painted or otherwise marked on a road surface.
In honor of the 1st of "march". :-)
From Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bristol_Fourth_of_July_Parade):
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/54/231st_Bristol_RI_4th_of_July_Parade.jpg)
THIS HAS BEEN REPOSTED. IT WAS ORIGINALLY POSTED A DAY EARLIER AND HAS A COUPLE OF REPLIES FOR IT, SO DO NOT BE CONFUSED.
Feb 19th:
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3843/33140141416_0cf8fb9de5.jpg)
(close up of a road work sign, literally coming within minutes)
(very sorry for posting this after 12:00, but I originally submitted this post at 11:59:xx (maybe 11:59:06, but I cannot remember for sure) - my OCD is literally killing me for not remembering and documenting the last two numbers of the time, but then OCD said "oh, you have to take a "perfect" picture of having 683 posts on your profile or else all of your posts will be deleted." I freaking hate this crap it throws at me so much, and I'm sorry if I come off as quite a weird and irksome one. This is the first rule that I am aware that I have broken in the "Daily Picture Challenge" thread, and I feel terrible about it. Once again I am very sorry.)
EDIT:
(This stuff is driving me nuts, my stupid OCD made me repost because it wasn't posted "perfectly" the first time, but now it was accidentally posted after midnight because I was trying to post it at 11:59 because I "had" to, and now I have a gap in my posts, as I do not have one for March 1st. Thank you very much if you care for me, and I appreciate the support, but I honestly don't know how much longer I can take this. I am seeing a psychiatrist and a psychologist, I am on three medications for mental illnesses (more for physical stuff as well), and I haven't had time to read the OCD Workbook because Junior Year (11th Grade) of High School is absolute hell. Now that I have not satisfied this evil OCD, which is like a mind of its own, I will not be able to function. This is not good.)
Quote from: adventurernumber1 on March 02, 2017, 12:00:01 AM
(very sorry for posting this after 12:00, but I originally submitted this post at 11:59:xx (maybe 11:59:06, but I cannot remember for sure) - my OCD is literally killing me for not remembering and documenting the last two numbers of the time, but then OCD said "oh, you have to take a "perfect" picture of having 683 posts on your profile or else all of your posts will be deleted." I freaking hate this crap it throws at me so much, and I'm sorry if I come off as quite a weird and irksome one. This is the first rule that I am aware that I have broken in the "Daily Picture Challenge" thread, and I feel terrible about it. Once again I am very sorry.)
A lot of us are "weird" and "irksome" in some way. Don't worry about it. :)
QuoteMarch 1, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of parade routes painted or otherwise marked on a road surface.[/u]
Red, white, and blue center line marking the route of the original Independence Day Parade on RI 114 in Bristol:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcoastroads.com%2Fstates%2Fri%2Fristate%2Fri114%2Ffullsize%2F114s0059.jpg&hash=0bf361681d6757e426fb7379f8fefaacee09340e)
Since nobody yet posted a March 2 Challenge...
QuoteMarch 1, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of parade routes painted or otherwise marked on a road surface.
Similar for Washington St. in (South) Peabody, MA:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.itemlive.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2016%2F10%2F10-2-16-Peabody-Centennial-Parade-1WEB-695x506.jpg&hash=375348a90eac3d7a46eaaf2bd68da66143270985)
Quote from: dgolub on March 02, 2017, 08:51:49 AM
QuoteMarch 1, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of parade routes painted or otherwise marked on a road surface.
Red, white, and blue center line marking the route of the original Independence Day Parade on RI 114 in Bristol:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcoastroads.com%2Fstates%2Fri%2Fristate%2Fri114%2Ffullsize%2F114s0059.jpg&hash=0bf361681d6757e426fb7379f8fefaacee09340e)
Unfortunately, that's yesterday's Challenge...and as this is the same "answer" I posted, it's doubly ineligible.
Quote from: PHLBOS on March 02, 2017, 09:28:40 AM
Since nobody yet posted a March 2 Challenge...
QuoteMarch 1, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of parade routes painted or otherwise marked on a road surface.
That's not how this works...you can post a new Challenge for March 2 if nobody else has, but yesterday's Challenge closed at midnight, regardless.
In hindsight, I slightly regret answering the Challenge myself when I posted it, because if I hadn't, it would have remained unanswered and thus stayed open for today. Still, it would then have been closed by dgolub's answer above.
So, who's gonna make things ship-shape and post a new Challenge for today? ;-)
Poor dgolub.
QuoteJanuary 3 challenge: Photos that show one or more traffic lights that are in the yellow phase at the time of the photo. It must be a full traffic light; flashing yellow alone does not count.
Quote from: 1 on March 02, 2017, 12:15:12 PM
QuoteJanuary 3 challenge: Photos that show one or more traffic lights that are in the yellow phase at the time of the photo. It must be a full traffic light; flashing yellow alone does not count.
You know this is March 2, right? If nothng before Noon CST, I'll look in my bag of tricks.
What in the Jesus Jeremiah Buttchrist is going on
QuoteMarch 2, 2017 Challenge: Photos that show one or more traffic lights that are in the yellow phase at the time of the photo. It must be a full traffic light; flashing yellow alone does not count.
Seven Yellows - approaching the Holland Tunnel:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fc1.staticflickr.com%2F8%2F7630%2F26435167274_220ea43b0e_b.jpg&hash=1da334df5ae9eb79dbfa2b201aeecb4abc2e392d) (http://flic.kr/p/GgZ9f7)
I think I have more, but my internet connection is slow today.
QuoteMarch 3 2, 2017 Challenge: Photos that show one or more traffic lights that are in the yellow phase at the time of the photo. It must be a full traffic light; flashing yellow alone does not count.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7289/27958478412_b78178e0d7_z_d.jpg)
Harrisonville, MO(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3100/3203700741_02e7796e1b_z_d.jpg?zz=1)
Perry, OK(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2570/3903466143_2264b629be_z_d.jpg)
Pawnee, OK
Well, March is starting off well... :spin:
I'm going to chalk this up to a simple typo, and re-state that this is the official Challenge for today:
Quote from: 1 on March 02, 2017, 12:15:12 PMMarch 2, 2017
Challenge: Photos that show one or more traffic lights that are in the yellow phase at the time of the photo. It must be a full traffic light; flashing yellow alone does not count.
It was a typo. What was I thinking? :pan:
QuoteMarch 2, 2017 Challenge: Photos that show one or more traffic lights that are in the yellow phase at the time of the photo. It must be a full traffic light; flashing yellow alone does not count.
First, on US 78 in Temple, GA:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fyellow1.jpg&hash=1a550eddf2a9f8d099c2cd577662d880c52c0128)
Some yellow arrow action on Barrett Pkwy in Kennesaw:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fyellow2.jpg&hash=33e53b6c44bee4157021820baaa0584adc7ffd17)
And finally, US 27 in Carrollton:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fyellow3.jpg&hash=5480b596ef3d5dc7aca6682bfaf00338f41ce195)
Quote from: 1 on March 02, 2017, 01:58:16 PM
It was a typo. What was I thinking? :pan:
Clearly, you add 1 to everything around here.
...I'll get my coat.
QuoteMarch 2, 2017 Challenge: Photos that show one or more traffic lights that are in the yellow phase at the time of the photo. It must be a full traffic light; flashing yellow alone does not count.
The southern end of IL-21
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7113/27184024055_d3a8844e6a_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HqaegV)
IMG_4042 (https://flic.kr/p/HqaegV) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteMarch 2, 2017
Challenge: Photos that show one or more traffic lights that are in the yellow phase at the time of the photo. It must be a full traffic light; flashing yellow alone does not count.
Penn St exit to SB I-380 in North Liberty
(https://i.imgur.com/4jopJbk.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/4jopJbk.jpg)
North end of Iowa 28
(https://i.imgur.com/Y1qTtCd.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/Y1qTtCd.jpg)
MN-48/Weber St intersection in Hinckley - the sign is technically wrong as MN-48 continues to the left a little bit over I-35 to the SB ramps.
(https://i.imgur.com/LoXbuvX.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/LoXbuvX.jpg)
Sebring, OH
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7218/7390851250_6ec90785a0_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/cg73zQ)
Sebring, OH (https://flic.kr/p/cg73zQ) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Bridgeville, PA
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5065/5771984057_3f7749f8d0_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/9N3VLv)
Bridgeville, PA (https://flic.kr/p/9N3VLv) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Northern Cambria, PA
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7302/9762823531_457cf8f01f_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/fSH2iD)
Northern Cambria, PA (https://flic.kr/p/fSH2iD) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
QuoteMarch 2, 2017 Challenge: Photos that show one or more traffic lights that are in the yellow phase at the time of the photo. It must be a full traffic light; flashing yellow alone does not count.
This was taken at Fairway Rd and Lackner Blvd last summer when they were reconfiguring the intersection, hence the use of wire hanging signals. The majority of Kitchener signals are on mast arms.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F4V3dmhz.jpg&hash=bbd50d5b07bc37ec95c7d4f437bcc8cd45afd47a)
QuoteMarch 3, 2017
Challenge: Post signage photos that feature a county court house (or civic building of equivalent stature and function).
Quote from: US71 on March 02, 2017, 01:16:00 PM
QuoteMarch 3 2, 2017 Challenge: Photos that show one or more traffic lights that are in the yellow phase at the time of the photo. It must be a full traffic light; flashing yellow alone does not count.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7289/27958478412_b78178e0d7_z_d.jpg)
Sorry to interrupt the challenge but I have a question. What's up with the yellow being in the middle of those five-bulb signals? What's the top two colors?
Quote from: adventurernumber1 on March 02, 2017, 12:00:01 AM
THIS HAS BEEN REPOSTED. IT WAS ORIGINALLY POSTED A DAY EARLIER AND HAS A COUPLE OF REPLIES FOR IT, SO DO NOT BE CONFUSED.
Feb 19th:
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3843/33140141416_0cf8fb9de5.jpg)
(close up of a road work sign, literally coming within minutes)
(very sorry for posting this after 12:00, but I originally submitted this post at 11:59:xx (maybe 11:59:06, but I cannot remember for sure) - my OCD is literally killing me for not remembering and documenting the last two numbers of the time, but then OCD said "oh, you have to take a "perfect" picture of having 683 posts on your profile or else all of your posts will be deleted." I freaking hate this crap it throws at me so much, and I'm sorry if I come off as quite a weird and irksome one. This is the first rule that I am aware that I have broken in the "Daily Picture Challenge" thread, and I feel terrible about it. Once again I am very sorry.)
EDIT:
(This stuff is driving me nuts, my stupid OCD made me repost because it wasn't posted "perfectly" the first time, but now it was accidentally posted after midnight because I was trying to post it at 11:59 because I "had" to, and now I have a gap in my posts, as I do not have one for March 1st. Thank you very much if you care for me, and I appreciate the support, but I honestly don't know how much longer I can take this. I am seeing a psychiatrist and a psychologist, I am on three medications for mental illnesses (more for physical stuff as well), and I haven't had time to read the OCD Workbook because Junior Year (11th Grade) of High School is absolute hell. Now that I have not satisfied this evil OCD, which is like a mind of its own, I will not be able to function. This is not good.)
Hang in there. I am dating someone with OCD and he recoving hoarder too. I have learned a lot about OCD. I know its part of him and i know to allow him space and time.
Like another poster said we all are a bit odd on this board. :)
LGMS428
This is the new Wolfe County Judicial Center in Campton, Ky. Kentucky has been aggressively building new facilities to supplement county courthouses. These judicial centers house district and circuit courtrooms, and in some cases the circuit court clerk's offices. This leaves county courthouses for the county clerk, county judge-executive, property valuation administrator and sheriff.
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Quote from: empirestate on March 03, 2017, 12:19:29 AM
QuoteMarch 3, 2017
Challenge: Post signage photos that feature a county court house (or civic building of equivalent stature and function).
Quote from: plain on March 03, 2017, 09:22:28 AM
Quote from: US71 on March 02, 2017, 01:16:00 PM
QuoteMarch 3 2, 2017 Challenge: Photos that show one or more traffic lights that are in the yellow phase at the time of the photo. It must be a full traffic light; flashing yellow alone does not count.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7289/27958478412_b78178e0d7_z_d.jpg)
Sorry to interrupt the challenge but I have a question. What's up with the yellow being in the middle of those five-bulb signals? What's the top two colors?
It was posted before that it was an erroneous new signal install (yellow and green were reversed) and has since been corrected.
Bel Air, Maryland. To the left are the "Harford County Government Administrative Offices".
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FlC6atVu.jpg&hash=eaf7bcb7a8e46095816d041d22be93634c3d33aa)
QuoteMarch 3, 2017
Challenge: Post signage photos that feature a county court house (or civic building of equivalent stature and function).
It might be a slight stretch to call this a "signage photo", but this is where GA 53 in Dawsonville splits to go around the old Dawson County courthouse.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fga53e_ga9.jpg&hash=51b2ee1aa250abaa975ae54c940b3a89c159c8c3)
QuoteMarch 3, 2017
Challenge: Post signage photos that feature a county court house (or civic building of equivalent stature and function).
For this challenge, this photo comes to mind--the town square in Benton, IL, with the Franklin County government building in the middle. (For those confused, that big assembly is supposed to be facing to the left, but it got messed up.)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3800/32336405394_6e1cf82059_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RgswJW)
IL-034NT (https://flic.kr/p/RgswJW) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Adams County Courthouse along US 15 Business in Gettysburg, PA
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4103/5002378926_ae80d2822c_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/8C3uYw)
Adams County Courthouse (https://flic.kr/p/8C3uYw) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
QuoteMarch 4, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of city streets that aren't there anymore, yet somehow are totally still there.
I'm saying "city streets" because we're looking for an urban setting here–not, for example, old alignments of U.S. highways still traceable out in the desert and whatnot. (Save that for a future Challenge.) :-) Look for examples of old streets that have been abandoned or turned back, but whose physical features can still be discerned. Or, streets that are still perfectly official, but have somehow been absorbed into the greater surroundings.
Here's an example of each from Rochester, NY:
Rano Street, off of Gibbs Street. Always a minor alley, the old pavement of this former street can still be seen here. An old street sign was, for many years, still hanging off the side of the building in the reverse view of this GSV link; scroll around in 3D view to see more bits of the old street still extant in what's now private property:
https://goo.gl/maps/KfeT726mcTG2
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/607/32394397094_36503624b0.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RmzKDQ)
Melvin Alley, at left in this view, is all but indistinguishable from the surrounding parking lot, yet its brick pavement is still unmistakable. Scott Alley, to the right and behind, is not much better, but shows modern asphalt pavement and a few bits of curbing. Unlike Rano Street, above, these alleys are still apparently public rights-of-way, fully signed by the municipality:
https://goo.gl/maps/uxfGCX8TYsj
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3824/33081980452_641d3c554d.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SpkNej)
QuoteMarch 5th, 2017
Post a road sign or group of side-by-side signs with both BEGIN(S) and END(S)
My example will be this sign showing the end of the provincially-maintained 407 and the start of the privately-maintained 407 (in Ontario).
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FaNEuB5b.jpg&hash=faa892f43bd04343a0fba4065ffedadcf75b6f75)
QuoteMarch 5th, 2017
Post a road sign or group of side-by-side signs with both BEGIN(S) and END(S)
How about a stack?
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7211/7137430097_6d51b27583_z_d.jpg)
QuoteMarch 5th, 2017
Post a road sign or group of side-by-side signs with both BEGIN(S) and END(S)
East end of MN-7 at the recently reconstructed MN-100 interchange
(https://i.imgur.com/2CtTPCQ.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/2CtTPCQ.jpg)
QuoteMarch 5th, 2017
Post a road sign or group of side-by-side signs with both BEGIN(S) and END(S)
A technically erroneous sign at the northern start of I-294.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/291/31902036030_bd445066ae_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QB5gRY)
IL-I-294NTS (https://flic.kr/p/QB5gRY) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote from: US71 on March 05, 2017, 12:35:40 AM
How about a stack?
I'll allow it for sure (I was having a tough time trying to word this challenge). Very cool sign by the way :)
Signage at the New York City line where the Henry Hudson Parkway turns into the Saw Mill Parkway:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcoastroads.com%2Fstates%2Fny%2Fnypark%2Fsawmill%2Ffullsize%2Fsmrpn04_2.jpg&hash=7a0b674b32afe4ab6ce7137f5c2c480b447621fd)
QuoteMarch 5th, 2017
Post a road sign or group of side-by-side signs with both BEGIN(S) and END(S)
Tukwila, Washington. February 28, 2010.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20100228%2Fendwa99beginwa599.jpg&hash=60842cb0585291c6adf52cc3265411779e719869)
Denver. November 15, 2013.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20131115%2Fbeginus36endi270.jpg&hash=3e2cc120ad9556f0722bc2f4af4b6b7d46c4a233)
Bowling Green, Virginia. Yes, 207 ends, but 301 sure doesn't begin here. May 25, 2005.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20050525%2Fbeginus301endva207.jpg&hash=c3e9d293ddf41b4c0ff3f63f916767b699b816dc)
QuoteMarch 5th, 2017
Post a road sign or group of side-by-side signs with both BEGIN(S) and END(S)
(Reposted from the Begins thread or the Ends thread, I forget which)
Near Muskegon, MI:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F3s03zNi.jpg&hash=8d7419b57f29389ca2bfdbb9ccc39f58ff4f4482)
South of Cedar Springs, MI:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FfiQo0IR.jpg&hash=1eb9f239632deaf823c3a9956a8200c2301a4846)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FOWtL3X5.jpg&hash=815ea69b89ca9b274087b6fd21a218d80b504794)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7317/9414021655_2175f65d86_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/fkTjEc)2013 Kansas Trip Day 5 - 306 (https://flic.kr/p/fkTjEc) by H.B. Elkins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hbelkins/), on Flickr
Quote from: Jim on March 05, 2017, 09:39:18 AM
QuoteMarch 5th, 2017
Post a road sign or group of side-by-side signs with both BEGIN(S) and END(S)
Bowling Green, Virginia. Yes, 207 ends, but 301 sure doesn't begin here. May 25, 2005.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20050525%2Fbeginus301endva207.jpg&hash=c3e9d293ddf41b4c0ff3f63f916767b699b816dc)
Thanks for posting this. This one has always bothered me ever since VDOT extended this bypass. It would've been a lot better if that banner said North instead of Begin over US 301. On top of that, in the southern direction you could say there's a total contradiction smdh
https://goo.gl/maps/tZo8WYb628H2
EDIT: state-named I-95 shield in the GMSV
I was wondering when this day would come, when I could issue a challenge:
QuoteMarch 6, 2017: Post a sign assembly that uses both large and small-issue route shields adjacent to each other (e.g. 24x24 shields next to 36x36 shields).
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3728/33025042212_18139a5230_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SjiYtw)
IL-154ET (https://flic.kr/p/SjiYtw) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteMarch 6, 2017: Post a sign assembly that uses both large and small-issue route shields adjacent to each other (e.g. 24x24 shields next to 36x36 shields).
These are common for the portions of US-6 concurrent with I-80 in Iowa.
(https://i.imgur.com/3kdilBb.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/3kdilBb.jpg)
QuoteMarch 6, 2017: Post a sign assembly that uses both large and small-issue route shields adjacent to each other (e.g. 24x24 shields next to 36x36 shields).
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2092/2343559989_415cd373a5_z_d.jpg)
Walnut Corner, AR
QuoteMarch 6, 2017: Post a sign assembly that uses both large and small-issue route shields adjacent to each other (e.g. 24x24 shields next to 36x36 shields).
Does a BGS count? It's standard practice in Georgia to use 48" Interstate shields and 36" US/state shields, even if they're on the same sign:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2F20170218_142611.jpg&hash=ec7903f253c69ec97700f838ce4caecc8223b072)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fi75n_i575.jpg&hash=11245d407fce6becba0118d5fa83b715c7bc9406)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fnames%2Fstockbridge.jpg&hash=923796d07cc448a6a9b93244994fcc86405060f5)
Quote from: Eth on March 06, 2017, 06:47:42 PM
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fi75n_i575.jpg&hash=11245d407fce6becba0118d5fa83b715c7bc9406)
LOL I have a photo of this same assembly and didn't even notice that the shields were differently-sized.
Crossing the George Washington Bridge (I-95/US 1/US 9) from New Jersey into New York:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcoastroads.com%2Fstates%2Fny%2Fnyinter%2Fi95%2Ffullsize%2F95n01_01.jpg&hash=13f27e9bb93e72bf935c855abac56b643fd290f8)
Quote from: paulthemapguy on March 06, 2017, 09:23:24 AM
I was wondering when this day would come, when I could issue a challenge:
QuoteMarch 6, 2017: Post a sign assembly that uses both large and small-issue route shields adjacent to each other (e.g. 24x24 shields next to 36x36 shields).
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3728/33025042212_18139a5230_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SjiYtw)
IL-154ET (https://flic.kr/p/SjiYtw) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
I have a grainy photo of that same assembly:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7246/27229996743_6a40724ba9_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HudRmt)
US 90 east of Tallahassee:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8425/29205558355_e2ec39278e_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LuN7Zz)
Usually, there's not this much of a mismatch:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5744/30813129746_01fe083c8a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NWRkXG)
Quote from: jwolfer on March 03, 2017, 09:48:44 AM
Hang in there. I am dating someone with OCD and he recoving hoarder too. I have learned a lot about OCD. I know its part of him and i know to allow him space and time.
Like another poster said we all are a bit odd on this board. :)
LGMS428
Oh yes, I have some hoarding tendencies myself. My bathroom is a complete mess, as it is junked up with empty soda cans and bottles, empty hand sanitizer bottles, and toilet paper overflowing out of the trash can - I psychologically have trouble getting rid of any of it. The hoarding tendencies also come into play with some of the weird things that I do on here, like posting things like "Last edit before this was at ??:??:??," sometimes even more than once. When I edit my posts, many times I actually cannot psychologically get rid of the older edit times, so I document them. It is the craziest thing. :rofl:
Quote from: Eth on March 06, 2017, 06:47:42 PM
QuoteMarch 6, 2017: Post a sign assembly that uses both large and small-issue route shields adjacent to each other (e.g. 24x24 shields next to 36x36 shields).
Does a BGS count? It's standard practice in Georgia to use 48" Interstate shields and 36" US/state shields, even if they're on the same sign:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2F20170218_142611.jpg&hash=ec7903f253c69ec97700f838ce4caecc8223b072)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fi75n_i575.jpg&hash=11245d407fce6becba0118d5fa83b715c7bc9406)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fnames%2Fstockbridge.jpg&hash=923796d07cc448a6a9b93244994fcc86405060f5)
Very interesting. Even as a Georgia native, I actually have
never noticed that, up until seeing you mention it here. Hm, thanks for dissolving my ignorance. :hmmm:
QuoteMarch 7, 2017 challenge: Post route sign photos of the highest-numbered state highway in a particular state.
We may need some people to verify the posts to ensure they are indeed of the highest number. This might serve to test us at our road knowledge XD
EDIT: We're looking for the highest-numbered MARKED highway in each state. Just to clarify.
This one in Illinois won't be disputed, though, for sure:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7306/26977286766_93e593abc3_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/H6TDtU)
IL-394-CH49E (https://flic.kr/p/H6TDtU) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote from: paulthemapguy on March 07, 2017, 09:31:38 AM
We may need some people to verify the posts to ensure they are indeed of the highest number. This might serve to test us at our road knowledge XD
Here are the last entries for each state system from Travel Mapping (note that a few systems are incomplete):
usaak;AK;AK98;;;;ak.ak098;
usaaz;AZ;AZ587;;;;az.az587;
usaca;CA;CA905;;;;ca.ca905;
usaco;CO;COE470;;;;co.coe470;
usact;CT;CT372;;;;ct.ct372;
usadc;DC;DC295;;;;dc.dc295;
usade;DE;DE896;Bus;Gla;Glasgow;de.de896busgla;
usafl;FL;FL802;;;;fl.fl802;
usaga;GA;GA520;Bus;Alb;Albany;ga.ga520busalb;
usahi;HI;HI8930;;;;hi.hi8930;
usaia;IA;IA471;;;;ia.ia471;
usaid;ID;ID200;Bus;Hop;Hope;id.id200bushop;
usail;IL;IL394;;;;il.il394;
usain;IN;IN933;;;;in.in933;
usaks;KS;KS383;;;;ks.ks383;
usaky;KY;KY6183;;;;ky.ky6183;
usama;MA;MA295;;;;ma.ma295;
usamd;MD;MD956;;;;md.md956;
usame;ME;ME238;;;;me.me238;
usami;MI;MI553;;;;mi.mi553;
usamn;MN;MN610;;;;mn.mn610;
usamo;MO;MO765;;;;mo.mo765
usamt;MT;MT287;;;;mt.mt287;
usanc;NC;NC906;;;;nc.nc906;
usand;ND;ND1806;;;Mandan;nd.nd1806;
usane;NE;NE370;;;;ne.ne370;
usanh;NH;NH286;;;;nh.nh286;
usanj;NJ;NJ495;;;;nj.nj495;
usanm;NM;NM6563;;;;nm.nm6563;
usanv;NV;NV895;;;;nv.nv895;
usany;NY;NY890;;;;ny.ny890;
usaoh;OH;OH872;;;;oh.oh872;
usaok;OK;OK412P;;;;ok.ok412p;
usaor;OR;OR569;;;;or.or569;
usapa;PA;PA999;;;;pa.pa999;
usari;RI;RI403;;;;ri.ri403;
usasc;SC;SC917;;;;sc.sc917;
usasd;SD;SD1806;;;;sd.sd1806
usatn;TN;TN477;;;;tn.tn477;
usatx;TX;TX550;;;;tx.tx550;
usaus;WA;US730;;;;wa.us730;
usaut;UT;UT319;;;;ut.ut319;
usava;VA;VA598;;;;va.va598;
usavt;VT;VT346;;;;vt.vt346;
usawa;WA;WA971;;;;wa.wa971;
usawi;WI;WI794;Spr;Mil;Milwaukee;wi.wi794sprmil;
usawv;WV;WV972;;;;wv.wv972;
usawy;WY;WY789;;;;wy.wy789
QuoteMarch 7, 2017 challenge: Post route sign photos of the highest-numbered state highway in a particular state.
FL 9336:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm9.staticflickr.com%2F8853%2F28225928320_fc0ff7d969_b.jpg&hash=fb50857b74e4cb9a705429297b96c80a0e79759a)
AL 759 (Future I-422/959 might unseat this one):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm8.staticflickr.com%2F7273%2F27069944503_853645118b_b.jpg&hash=d8994a4dafce77c31046c449bea8af34a0e18c66)
CA 905 (Future I-905?):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm3.staticflickr.com%2F2266%2F32774096641_2a69bc7d9e_b.jpg&hash=32e785f985d5931d160e4998a986d9d9dcc4d2dc)
QuoteMarch 7, 2017 challenge: Post route sign photos of the highest-numbered state highway in a particular state.
Due to a quirk in where Virginia is in the TM process, the list above is incorrect...
Here is the highest
signed state route in Virginia...
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vahighways.com%2Fva-ends%2Fva300%2Fva895_wt_04.jpg&hash=08598c71f9558e0fdfc9b3e9a79fd190b4b7fa88)
QuoteMarch 7, 2017 challenge: Post route sign photos of the highest-numbered state highway in a particular state.
PA 999
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alpsroads.net%2Froads%2Fpa%2Fpa_441%2Fs999.jpg&hash=576f9a6fd98808061c52e223758ac43d1f513072)
MA 295
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4f/Turnoff_for_MA_Route_295,_Richmond_MA.jpg/440px-Turnoff_for_MA_Route_295,_Richmond_MA.jpg)
QuoteMarch 7, 2017 challenge: Post route sign photos of the highest-numbered state highway in a particular state.
I'll take care of New York with 890, the route that carries the extension of I-890 across the Mohawk on the "new" bridge to Glenville. December 3, 2015.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20151203%2Fendny890.jpg&hash=df74d40dde77078525decc34a43929f368b2b822)
QuoteMarch 7, 2017 challenge: Post route sign photos of the highest-numbered state highway in a particular state.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3164/2938621405_8c8455d856_z_d.jpg)
Quote from: Jim on March 07, 2017, 09:56:27 AM
usaks;KS;KS383;;;;ks.ks383;
usaky;KY;KY6183;;;;ky.ky6183;
usama;MA;MA295;;;;ma.ma295;
usamd;MD;MD956;;;;md.md956;
Well, I'm out...
Quote from: jbnv on March 07, 2017, 12:24:48 PM
Quote from: Jim on March 07, 2017, 09:56:27 AM
usaks;KS;KS383;;;;ks.ks383;
usaky;KY;KY6183;;;;ky.ky6183;
usama;MA;MA295;;;;ma.ma295;
usamd;MD;MD956;;;;md.md956;
Well, I'm out...
:-D
QuoteMarch 7, 2017 challenge: Post route sign photos of the highest-numbered state highway in a particular state.
Technically it's actually MN-995A, but you're going to have a hard time finding signs for that one.
(https://i.imgur.com/7I9mYsh.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/7I9mYsh.jpg)
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on March 07, 2017, 01:26:16 PM
QuoteMarch 7, 2017 challenge: Post route sign photos of the highest-numbered state highway in a particular state.
Technically it's actually MN-995A, but you're going to have a hard time finding signs for that one.
What's the story behind that route?
CT 372 is the highest-numbered state route, except for the special service roads and state roads, all of which are unsigned:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcoastroads.com%2Fstates%2Fct%2Fctstate%2Fct9%2Ffullsize%2F9n19_004.jpg&hash=41b55c07fa6d088e2e17e9dae634dafcafd46535)
QuoteMarch 7, 2017 challenge: Post route sign photos of the highest-numbered state highway in a particular state.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FXrokmBd.jpg&hash=f3e9789334632e0c20104a64a6502d6e2c4ec067)
Turns out that these two are actually not all that far apart.
Maryland (crappy photo due to the weather; I have others of this route marker but don't want to go digging for them...)
(https://scontent-ort2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/13415536_10154119285471469_1506681827588502651_o.jpg?oh=0c509aec7ccc8894e32a488f8c51be8b&oe=596337F6)
West Virginia (amazing how much better the weather was in the same general area 24 hours later than the Maryland photo...)
(https://scontent-ort2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/13403229_10154119299706469_6349484320890885286_o.jpg?oh=30f82d87bce673efac4ef90cba44c29b&oe=592EC8F7)
Quote from: jbnv on March 07, 2017, 12:24:48 PM
Quote from: Jim on March 07, 2017, 09:56:27 AM
usaks;KS;KS383;;;;ks.ks383;
usaky;KY;KY6183;;;;ky.ky6183;
usama;MA;MA295;;;;ma.ma295;
usamd;MD;MD956;;;;md.md956;
Well, I'm out...
Ours is LA 3282 in Denham Springs. There were a few higher numbered routes but they've been taken back.
Quote from: bassoon1986 on March 07, 2017, 09:29:33 PM
Ours is LA 3282 in Denham Springs. There were a few higher numbered routes but they've been taken back.
Would you happen to know where in Denham Springs? I can try to get it and post it during the end-of-the-month catch-all.Found a higher one (or perhaps you mistyped?): LA 3285 (https://www.google.com/maps/@30.5848708,-90.9530589,3a,75y,186.64h,83.82t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1szxGXae8Cl2HNd4S5ITiZVQ!2e0!7i13312!8i6656) near Watson.
QuoteMarch 7, 2017 challenge: Post route sign photos of the highest-numbered state highway in a particular state.
DE 896
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5312/5858596886_1d91a48c32_z.jpg)
QuoteMarch 7, 2017 challenge: Post route sign photos of the highest-numbered state highway in a particular state.
I'll put in a few more before the challenge is up.
Alaska 98 in Skagway. June 23, 2001.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20010623%2Fak98north.jpg&hash=c1179b1ad1085aa9599655470dd122ba1dbec7f3)
I can't believe my only Vermont 346 is this old and grainy. Pownal. December 26, 2000.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20001226%2Fvt346.jpg&hash=786419d67b73841c4ee4e192904bb706edc4fa13)
Wyoming 789 in Shoshoni. July 17, 2003.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20030717%2Fus20wy789.jpg&hash=a5c0bb30b5e2d7ba89fc107cb43bef7fb0d28029)
QuoteDecree: The March 7th Challenge will remain open until we are all out of states. :-)
(That's in addition to whatever new Challenge someone may post for March 8th.)
Quote from: Jim on March 07, 2017, 10:53:53 AM
QuoteMarch 7, 2017 challenge: Post route sign photos of the highest-numbered state highway in a particular state.
I'll take care of New York with 890, the route that carries the extension of I-890 across the Mohawk on the "new" bridge to Glenville. December 3, 2015.
Of course, there are higher numbered state routes signed in New York, although it's not clear whether they're supposed to be. (I believe 990V is the highest of these–also 961F, 990L, and I forget the fourth.)
QuoteDecree: The March 7th Challenge will remain open until we are all out of states. :-)
Well damn! I didn't know challenges could be made into stickies! :)
In that case, here's Indiana
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7341/27672692700_f8c5194769_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JakMro)
IN-933 (https://flic.kr/p/JakMro) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote from: paulthemapguy on March 08, 2017, 12:39:30 AM
Well damn! I didn't know challenges could be made into stickies! :)
Well, I'm invoking OP's prerogative. ;-)
Seriously, though, I'd been toying with the idea of having an occasional side-Challenge, maybe something that has to follow a pre-defined sequence, or is predictably finite in scope. This seems to fit the latter category, so why the heck not.
(One possible condition might be that you have to answer the current day's Challenge–or post a new one, if there isn't one already–in order to submit for the side-Challenge. But we won't apply that for now.)
Quote from: formulanone on March 07, 2017, 05:44:54 PM
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on March 07, 2017, 01:26:16 PM
QuoteMarch 7, 2017 challenge: Post route sign photos of the highest-numbered state highway in a particular state.
Technically it's actually MN-995A, but you're going to have a hard time finding signs for that one.
What's the story behind that route?
MnDOT has a set of unsigned 900-series routes. Some of them are simply administrative, like MN-995A (the ~380 feet of MN-95 that goes beyond the east I-94 interchange) and MN-936A (the temporary designation for the new St. Croix River crossing near Stillwater). Others, like MN-988A, are remnants of former state routes that have not been turned back (in this case, it used to be part of MN-88).
QuoteMarch 8 challenge: Post a photo that contains a road sign found in the previous photo. If a photo satisfies both this challenge and the ongoing March 7 challenge, it counts for both.
To clarify, the previous photo currently has a "Speed Limit 30" sign, a "No Turn on Red -" sign, a left-right arrow on a white background, an IN 933 sign, and a no parking sign. (The street signs are probably unique.) The next photo must contain at least one of these signs.
I didn't see a GA 520; tentatively, GA 540 signs may be out there:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fc1.staticflickr.com%2F6%2F5521%2F25372786579_30d793bae9_b.jpg&hash=e84248858221457ada352e91ff4efb6e7c0f0d6d) (http://flic.kr/p/EE7atz)
I couldn't find an RI 403 used for reassurance, just a few "TO 403" or BGSes:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2822/33167116222_9842dac0e5_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SwS98q)
Quote from: 1 on March 08, 2017, 05:15:30 AM
QuoteMarch 8 challenge: Post a photo that contains a road sign found in the previous photo. If a photo satisfies both this challenge and the ongoing March 7 challenge, it counts for both.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fc1.staticflickr.com%2F6%2F5725%2F30058796443_5c3701857e_b.jpg&hash=82b266aa33001e5002cf74187a740e5e4d6049db) (http://flic.kr/p/MNcbX6)
Quote from: hbelkins on March 07, 2017, 08:34:20 PM
(https://scontent-ort2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/13415536_10154119285471469_1506681827588502651_o.jpg?oh=0c509aec7ccc8894e32a488f8c51be8b&oe=596337F6)
MD 956 was a renumbering of MD 9. Not quite the lowest numbered route being renumbered as the highest, but this causes me to ask if this has ever happened anywhere (in whole or in part) or with the reverse?
Highest # in Missouri is 799, but not posted. Next highest 765 at Sedalia (as soon as I can find my photo)
Quote from: jbnv on March 07, 2017, 09:56:48 PM
Quote from: bassoon1986 on March 07, 2017, 09:29:33 PM
Ours is LA 3282 in Denham Springs. There were a few higher numbered routes but they've been taken back.
Would you happen to know where in Denham Springs? I can try to get it and post it during the end-of-the-month catch-all.
Found a higher one (or perhaps you mistyped?): LA 3285 (https://www.google.com/maps/@30.5848708,-90.9530589,3a,75y,186.64h,83.82t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1szxGXae8Cl2HNd4S5ITiZVQ!2e0!7i13312!8i6656) near Watson.
I was going off of Wikipedia, which says that one has been turned back, although it's probably still signed
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_state_highways_in_Louisiana_(3250%E2%80%933299)#Louisiana_Highway_3282
Quote from: 1 on March 08, 2017, 05:15:30 AM
QuoteMarch 8 challenge: Post a photo that contains a road sign found in the previous photo.
Taken from Page 5: (https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vahighways.com%2Ferrors%2Fi7bus2.jpg&hash=17f27a1b2fb96264f978c4e6094212f44c998e2c)
In common with previous photo: Right arrow on white background.
The next photo will contain: White "TO", right arrow on white background, or hospital sign. (As described on Page 5, Business Loop 7 is an error for a state route, and I think it's unique.)
QuoteMarch 8 challenge: Post a photo that contains a road sign found in the previous photo.
Well, heck, since it's that easy: This one also contains a Hospital sign.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8677/30271331055_b69755232f.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/N7Yu5X)
US 319 / FL 61 Exit from I-10 (https://flic.kr/p/N7Yu5X) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
Quote from: jbnv on March 08, 2017, 04:23:04 PM
QuoteMarch 8 challenge: Post a photo that contains a road sign found in the previous photo.
Well, heck, since it's that easy: This one also contains a Hospital sign.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8677/30271331055_b69755232f.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/N7Yu5X)
US 319 / FL 61 Exit from I-10 (https://flic.kr/p/N7Yu5X) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
Well, I guess the next one also has to have a hospital sign–if you're allowed to repeat the common element, that is. Or would an "Exit 203" tab also satisfy?
Regardless, my time zone only has 19 minutes left to get that done. :)
Hey, it looks like I get to do a challenge today!
March 9
Post a photo that shows a route marker assembly with an Interstate marker, a US route marker and a state primary route marker.
Three from West Virginia
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmillenniumhwy.net%2Fwvroads%2FKenova.jpg&hash=defad879471d9b5ff62d56bcb8f454be996a1f67)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmillenniumhwy.net%2Fwvroads%2Fhurricane.jpg&hash=8cd47107d0d61a16427d926dd4bff1c19fbf630b)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3747/19706338168_5891791c68_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/w2o8Mb)2015 Various KY pics Jan-June - 300 (https://flic.kr/p/w2o8Mb) by H.B. Elkins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hbelkins/), on Flickr
And one from Kentucky
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/341/19273884943_884dae6928_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/vnaGv6)2015 Various KY pics Jan-June - 537 (https://flic.kr/p/vnaGv6) by H.B. Elkins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hbelkins/), on Flickr
Quote from: hbelkins on March 09, 2017, 10:12:56 AM
March 9 Post a photo that shows a route marker assembly with an Interstate marker, a US route marker and a state primary route marker.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8015/29026979685_6eee59d879.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Le1RLZ)
US 51 / LA 442 / TO I-55 Assembly (https://flic.kr/p/Le1RLZ) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
Quote
March 9
Post a photo that shows a route marker assembly with an Interstate marker, a US route marker and a state primary route marker.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7400/11670746995_9921205939_z_d.jpg)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3676/13407599423_27dcb835d4_z_d.jpg)
Quote
March 9: Post a photo that shows a route marker assembly with an Interstate marker, a US route marker and a state primary route marker.
I-380, US-218, and Iowa 27 near North Liberty
(https://i.imgur.com/BRW6uMx.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/BRW6uMx.jpg)
Quote from: hbelkins on March 09, 2017, 10:12:56 AM
Hey, it looks like I get to do a challenge today!
March 9
Post a photo that shows a route marker assembly with an Interstate marker, a US route marker and a state primary route marker.
To specify, we're looking for standalone route marker assemblies, as opposed to guide signs with route shields on them (that was the January 4th Challenge)? If so...
Quote from: US71 on March 09, 2017, 10:50:30 AM
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3676/13407599423_27dcb835d4_z_d.jpg)
...that one wouldn't qualify.
Quote from: empirestate on March 09, 2017, 01:17:01 PM
Quote from: hbelkins on March 09, 2017, 10:12:56 AM
Hey, it looks like I get to do a challenge today!
March 9
Post a photo that shows a route marker assembly with an Interstate marker, a US route marker and a state primary route marker.
To specify, we're looking for standalone route marker assemblies, as opposed to guide signs with route shields on them (that was the January 4th Challenge)? If so...
Quote from: US71 on March 09, 2017, 10:50:30 AM
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3676/13407599423_27dcb835d4_z_d.jpg)
...that one wouldn't qualify.
But it was not originally specified for this challenge (unless rules change at random?)
However, I will submit this
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2616/4093664497_807c6f1a11_z_d.jpg)
Quote from: hbelkins on March 09, 2017, 10:12:56 AM
March 9
Post a photo that shows a route marker assembly with an Interstate marker, a US route marker and a state primary route marker.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/2/1544/24797871020_653b471319_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DMiz7m)
064 US87 (https://flic.kr/p/DMiz7m) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote
March 9: Post a photo that shows a route marker assembly with an Interstate marker, a US route marker and a state primary route marker.
Here's a four-fer in Iowa:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm8.staticflickr.com%2F7388%2F26899123141_728f1692dd_b.jpg&hash=fc1d9b7b99fccced677d9a9eca516252b9266e57)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm3.staticflickr.com%2F2853%2F32353225704_91a91598ab_b.jpg&hash=10f0f2f9f65761edab6becbd1884f8d3d959dec1)
Quote
March 9: Post a photo that shows a route marker assembly with an Interstate marker, a US route marker and a state primary route marker.
Saco, Maine. May 29, 2010.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20100529%2Fus1me111toi95.jpg&hash=d82be04e89909e8f42c82ae95de899f4b71ebb7f)
Bonus on this one, with both a primary and secondary Virginia. July 17, 2010.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20100717%2Fva207i95us1va658.jpg&hash=0d0b6565f73f2166aef01c021ac862c7ca5c4d4b)
Brattleboro, Vermont. February 2, 2002. (02/02/02)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20020202%2Fus5vt9i91-close.jpg&hash=ff595979904c60cf39abe9854e422e9a1fa211a2)
Quote
March 9: Post a photo that shows a route marker assembly with an Interstate marker, a US route marker and a state primary route marker.
OK 69A, US 69, and I-44 (near Commerce, OK).
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5604/32129642785_b446d135f9_z.jpg)
I-70, US 40, and IL 49 (Casey, IL).
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8163/28880226543_8de68d812a_z.jpg)
I-79, US 19, and WV 7 (Morgantown, WV).
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5071/6935006012_5bac73a7f9_z.jpg)
Quote
March 9: Post a photo that shows a route marker assembly with an Interstate marker, a US route marker and a state primary route marker.
Avondale Estates, GA:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2016%2Fga12.jpg&hash=e94591ebe43cde2b13803a259f1b2036adfdc3ea)
Douglasville, GA:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fus78w_ga5s.jpg&hash=dfc4bfe86b545f2da685b5468c9871e52dc71eb4)
Quote
March 9: Post a photo that shows a route marker assembly with an Interstate marker, a US route marker and a state primary route marker.
I-684 northbound in Brewster:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcoastroads.com%2Fstates%2Fny%2Fnyinter%2Fi684%2Ffullsize%2F684n09_14.jpg&hash=d503c11df9d8512d6204b9a9bd22a27b073656b4)
QuoteMarch 9: Post a photo that shows a route marker assembly with an Interstate marker, a US route marker and a state primary route marker.
Wheeling, WV - I-70, US 40, WV 2
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2440/3755864434_56bde9866b_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/6HTMDm)
US 40 @ WV 2 (https://flic.kr/p/6HTMDm) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Also in Wheeling, WV - I-70, I-470, US 40, WV 88
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3206/3111685811_916d6f372e_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/5JYcMn)
Intersection of US 40 and WV Route 88 - Elm Grove, WV (https://flic.kr/p/5JYcMn) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
QuoteMarch 9: Post a photo that shows a route marker assembly with an Interstate marker, a US route marker and a state primary route marker.
Standish, MI:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FWMFlkN4.jpg&hash=8bfcf129442865341934acf1af7ae157b26261b1)
Quote from: US71 on March 09, 2017, 01:56:12 PM
Quote from: empirestate on March 09, 2017, 01:17:01 PM
Quote from: hbelkins on March 09, 2017, 10:12:56 AM
Hey, it looks like I get to do a challenge today!
March 9
Post a photo that shows a route marker assembly with an Interstate marker, a US route marker and a state primary route marker.
To specify, we're looking for standalone route marker assemblies, as opposed to guide signs with route shields on them (that was the January 4th Challenge)? If so...
Quote from: US71 on March 09, 2017, 10:50:30 AM
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3676/13407599423_27dcb835d4_z_d.jpg)
...that one wouldn't qualify.
But it was not originally specified for this challenge (unless rules change at random?)
Well, I don't know that, which is why I asked. I thought perhaps "route marker assemblies" was that specification. Perhaps it wasn't (and it's likely the Challenge will expire before we know, anyway). But no, it wouldn't be a change; whatever H.B. meant initially is what would stand.
And hey, since it's that time of the night...
QuoteMarch 10, 2017
Challenge: Post official road signs that contain your own name, or some part of it (first, last, and/or middle).
Your AARoads username is also acceptable. :-)
QuoteMarch 10, 2017
Challenge: Post official road signs that contain your own name, or some part of it (first, last, and/or middle).
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F7W6qE7J.jpg&hash=53397e68efe54edbfdf0a2d90acd4325c4c2251b)
My first name is Peter, which isn't a secret on the Internet since I use my real name on Twitter. This was taken February 24, 2017 when I was being driven from the Tampa airport to St. Pete Beach by my dad.
Username is allowed?
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1527/26126277130_2d26772e8a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FNFZXY)
This photo was used to start the 1-2-3 Road Sign Challenge.
QuoteMarch 10, 2017
Challenge: Post official road signs that contain your own name, or some part of it (first, last, and/or middle). Username is also acceptable.
I couldn't find any signs with my real name in my photo collection, but my username is easier :).
Here's a photo I took of Hwy 7/8 EB heading into New Hamburg, ON.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FwlIziIH.jpg&hash=6a5b3b2bee361d24a0c6414c23ecaa3c1f21ed54)
And here's a screenshot from GSV of a roundabout sign at Homer Watson Blvd and Block Line Rd (in Kitchener) which includes the slash (and this is what I based my current avatar on).
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FgIWmTu3.png&hash=839865eba907b62f7e7ef526bd39d43545f4f2df)
QuoteMarch 10, 2017 Post official road signs that contain your own name, or some part of it (first, last, and/or middle). Username is also acceptable.
Bayou Bienvenue (https://www.google.com/maps/place/Chalmette,+LA/@29.982699,-89.9453258,3a,37.5y,203.38h,88.34t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sjkaU6HVxRKtIC2ZKUKezfQ!2e0!6s%2F%2Fgeo0.ggpht.com%2Fcbk%3Fpanoid%3DjkaU6HVxRKtIC2ZKUKezfQ%26output%3Dthumbnail%26cb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile.gps%26thumb%3D2%26w%3D203%26h%3D100%26yaw%3D291.62976%26pitch%3D0%26thumbfov%3D100!7i13312!8i6656!4m5!3m4!1s0x889e1cc86ca65ac7:0x23fe7aeec026031e!8m2!3d29.942783!4d-89.9635162!6m1!1e1) (last name; the trailing "e" is a French thing).
QuoteMarch 10, 2017
Challenge: Post official road signs that contain your own name, or some part of it (first, last, and/or middle). Username is also acceptable.
One of the few times, I will use my full first-name outside of legal documents and/or signature.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smobserved.com%2Fhome%2Fcms_data%2Fdfault%2Fphotos%2Fstories%2Fid%2F1%2F8%2F2318%2F.TEMP%2Fs_topTEMP425x425-5619.jpeg&hash=c2a3c8d9220fb928b164302c4436f03bb1550136)
Needless to say, I did get teased (i.e. called
Christopher Columbus) on this during 1st/2nd grade.
Quote from: 1 on March 10, 2017, 06:58:15 AM
Username is allowed?
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1527/26126277130_2d26772e8a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FNFZXY)
This photo was used to start the 1-2-3 Road Sign Challenge.
Lmao. :rofl:
I was a little shocked for a bit! I think this was my first time seeing one of my photos posted by someone other than myself.
QuoteMarch 10, 2017
Challenge: Post official road signs that contain your own name, or some part of it (first, last, and/or middle). Username is also acceptable.
I guess I have to blow the lid off this whole operation, and finally reveal to you all what my first name is...
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/2/1544/25278047523_084c7d2f95_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EvJARz)
20150831_I-494EB-at-US61 (https://flic.kr/p/EvJARz) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote from: paulthemapguy on March 10, 2017, 09:51:40 AM
I guess I have to blow the lid off this whole operation, and finally reveal to you all what my first name is...
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/2/1544/25278047523_084c7d2f95_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EvJARz)
20150831_I-494EB-at-US61 (https://flic.kr/p/EvJARz) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Sting? ;-)
Quote from: chays on March 10, 2017, 10:00:56 AM
Sting? ;-)
No, if that were the case, then I would have said "sting operation". :bigass:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2859/13408161085_3a26ec49ed_z_d.jpg)
I would have done this sooner if I knew usernames were accepted ;)
My first name I found in Missouri. My family name I found in Mississippi. But the pictures are evading me.
Quote from: epzik8 on March 10, 2017, 12:42:15 AM
QuoteMarch 10, 2017
Challenge: Post official road signs that contain your own name, or some part of it (first, last, and/or middle).
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi703.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fww34%2Fslorydn1%2FRoad%2520Photos%2F751_zpsvn9sickc.jpg&hash=58de3312402a39b38d9a3ca1e17c98e106160ee6)
I-20 Westbound at Texas Exit 373 taken April 12 2011 during that monster road trip to El Paso. I believe it is the first time that I had ever seen my last name (without a -ville or -town attached) on a BGS.
I have a number of photos that have been sent of route H and route B in both Missouri and Wisconsin, an HB Street from West Liberty, Ky., and a couple of Elkins Streets. Also any number of signs with Elkins on them from West Virginia. Maybe I'll post one after while. :-D
QuoteMarch 10, 2017
Challenge: Post official road signs that contain your own name, or some part of it (first, last, and/or middle).
My namesake town - Dawson, PA
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3837/32942775322_93abe5bf52_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Sc3koS)
No Relation (https://flic.kr/p/Sc3koS) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alpsroads.net%2Froads%2Fnc%2Fi-40%2Fw290_1.jpg&hash=aa8444b86620fb30d03323513f5d948a0a2dc5cc)(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.interstate-guide.com%2Fimages135%2Fi-135_nb_at_i-070_02.jpg&hash=a825ef486fd798ee8e213aefa76ab141ed093a41)
QuoteMarch 11 challenge: Post road photos that contain words in them that could get censored, e.g. Massachusetts, circumferential, shell, Dick's Sporting Goods.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.dailymail.co.uk%2Fi%2Fpix%2F2013%2F02%2F06%2Farticle-0-1761DAB1000005DC-492_634x343.jpg&hash=10ee03dc82f15f4eea0c7603bcbc785259c40904)
(For this photo, it's in the town name.)
QuoteMarch 11 challenge: Post road photos that contain words in them that could get censored, e.g. Massachusetts, circumferential, shell, Dick's Sporting Goods.
This one should be probably obvious :) (photo taken in Ottawa, ON).
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FKtLINPr.jpg&hash=b29c02c276edcd158a7e62673d8c587198d224a1)
Well, if that's enough to get censored, then...
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcoastroads.com%2Fstates%2Fct%2Fctinter%2Fi95%2Ffullsize%2F95n69_05.jpg&hash=85c311a33f7b254f39dee6980498f45c1304b61d)
Thread over...
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/91/Fucking%2C_Austria%2C_street_sign_cropped.jpg)
At least until Oscar posts his "Dildo" sign.
QuoteMarch 11 challenge: Post road photos that contain words in them that could get censored, e.g. Massachusetts, circumferential, shell, Dick's Sporting Goods.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fnames%2Fcumming.jpg&hash=a43821974029b5be59907ca778471d734eacae77)
QuoteMarch 11 challenge: Post road photos that contain words in them that could get censored, e.g. Massachusetts, circumferential, shell, Dick's Sporting Goods.
Hancock, MD
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4108/5009916943_32e05d779a_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/8CH8Lk)
PA Route 655 @ US 30 (https://flic.kr/p/8CH8Lk) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Gassaway, WV
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7268/6978597206_e0ce74be36_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/bCF8Pu)
I-79 @ WV Route 4 (https://flic.kr/p/bCF8Pu) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Lititz, PA
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8292/7633872886_20217d2610_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/cCzAs3)
US 322 @ PA Route 501 - Brickerville, PA (https://flic.kr/p/cCzAs3) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
QuoteMarch 12, 2017
Challenge: Post signs of an otherwise-standard design that have been graphically altered to suit their particular setting.[/u]
For example, at the CIA–the Culinary Institute of America, that is–pedestrian crossing signs have been modified to feature a chef's toque. From The Seattle Times (http://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/culinary-institute-of-america-tries-sports-on-the-side/):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fstatic.seattletimes.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2015%2F11%2F0db48320-8e52-11e5-9893-4457865eb50c-1560x1039.jpg&hash=258d096018efa3ebc06ecbf1b6a1ec10ea30e66e)
QuoteMarch 12, 2017
Challenge: Post signs of an otherwise-standard design that have been graphically altered to suit their particular setting.[/u]
Another pedestrian sign with the human silhouette shifted and modified to show an art aficionado. Outside the Genesee Theatre in Waukegan, IL
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7775/27148768746_af9070d932_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Hn3x6L)
IMG_4187 (https://flic.kr/p/Hn3x6L) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteMarch 13, 2017
Challenge: Post signs that have been crammed into a location where space is very tight.
Also, how are we coming with the highest-numbered state highway sub-Challenge? Which states remain outstanding?
QuoteMarch 7, 2017 challenge: Post route sign photos of the highest-numbered state highway in a particular state.
We have AL, AK, AR, CA, CT, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, MA, MD, MI, MN, NY, PA, RI, VT, VA, WV, and WY.
To be clear, we need AZ, CO, HI, ID, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NC, ND, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, WA, & WI.
I'm surprised no one has posted WI, CO, AZ, ND, SD or IA yet.
Quote from: paulthemapguy on March 13, 2017, 12:18:45 PM
QuoteMarch 7, 2017 challenge: Post route sign photos of the highest-numbered state highway in a particular state.
We have AL, AK, AR, CA, CT, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, MA, MD, MI, MN, NY, PA, RI, VT, VA, WV, and WY.
I'm surprised no one has posted WI, CO, AZ, ND, SD or IA yet.
IA-471 is the highest-numbered route that is signed by the DOT (and I have no pictures of it), but there are 900-series routes that are unsigned by the DOT. However, the city of Coralville added these to the intersection of the otherwise unsigned IA-965 and US-6:
(https://i.imgur.com/GmJaGwU.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/GmJaGwU.jpg)
Edit to add that I believe this is the highest-numbered remaining 900-series Iowa highway, so I think this actually meets the requirements of the challenge.
Quote from: paulthemapguy on March 13, 2017, 12:18:45 PM
QuoteMarch 7, 2017 challenge: Post route sign photos of the highest-numbered state highway in a particular state.
We have AL, AK, AR, CA, CT, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, MA, MD, MI, MN, NY, PA, RI, VT, VA, WV, and WY.
I'm surprised no one has posted WI, CO, AZ, ND, SD or IA yet.
I can take care of Colorado. April 12, 2002.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20020412%2Fc470.jpg&hash=42d26ad5fcf7a30fff9b692a664705a2432b216f)
I didn't know 587 was Arizona's highest, I have that one:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fc1.staticflickr.com%2F6%2F5548%2F29967867274_b32b3f2bb5_b.jpg&hash=c52d993a573eaadf5d18b34239e858ef8e329c68) (http://flic.kr/p/MEa9SN)
Here's Hawaii's highest-numbered signed route (there are three 89xx routes with higher numbers but no route markers):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hawaiihighways.com%2FHI8930-exit-sign_DSC1266.jpg&hash=3a677d6ab0be929408443f6a5641c544a1745a53)
Anybody got anything for today's actual Challenge? ;-)
March 14, 2017: Post any pictures you have of warning signs showing an intersection with an unusual configuration.
(Anything besides a 3-way, T-intersection, 4-way, angled 3-way, angled 4-way, opposing offset side roads, 3-way with railroad, or 4-way with railroad)
This is on US43 southbound approaching Mobile, AL. I'll probably post more examples tomorrow.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3698/33274858592_0a4e7e21a4_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SGombu)
IMG_6986 (https://flic.kr/p/SGombu) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote from: empirestate on March 13, 2017, 11:48:04 PM
Anybody got anything for today's actual Challenge? ;-)
*crickets chirping*
Quote from: US71 on March 14, 2017, 12:44:37 AM
Quote from: empirestate on March 13, 2017, 11:48:04 PM
Anybody got anything for today's actual Challenge? ;-)
*crickets chirping*
Well, it remains open until we get a submission for it. :-)
So, for those of you stuck at home with a snow day, you've got three active Challenges to keep you busy:
—the duly-posted Challenge for March 14th (unusual intersection warning signs),
—the unfinished Challenge from March 13th (crammed-in signs), and
—the ongoing side Challenge (highest signed state routes).
Quote from: empirestate on March 14, 2017, 01:20:39 AM
Quote from: US71 on March 14, 2017, 12:44:37 AM
Quote from: empirestate on March 13, 2017, 11:48:04 PM
Anybody got anything for today's actual Challenge? ;-)
*crickets chirping*
Well, it remains open until we get a submission for it. :-)
So, for those of you stuck at home with a snow day, you've got three active Challenges to keep you busy:
—the duly-posted Challenge for March 14th (unusual intersection warning signs),
—the unfinished Challenge from March 13th (crammed-in signs), and
—the ongoing side Challenge (highest signed state routes).
I move to move on.
Quote from: paulthemapguy on March 14, 2017, 12:21:50 AM
March 14, 2017: Post any pictures you have of warning signs showing an intersection with an unusual configuration.
I hope these are sufficiently unusual.
New York 163 in Fort Plain. July 28, 2009.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20090728%2Fintersections35mph.jpg&hash=8a68e314dee45cf54a30b31b1ea4630360bb6fe6)
US 11 South in Pittston, Pennsylvania. April 23, 2011.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20110423%2Fsusq.jpg&hash=8fe7c96c764a74e498f7772a6368cf6453fcc83e)
Villanova, Pennsylvania. March 21, 2007.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20070321%2Fkint.jpg&hash=711db0a7775d32e4691161e641a69a90643cb1b0)
QuoteMarch 7, 2017 challenge: Post route sign photos of the highest-numbered state highway in a particular state.
Looks like I can also take care of South Carolina. This in Latta. April 10, 2010.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20100410%2Fus501us301sc917.jpg&hash=9b797727059b75c5791598573d6b778846f0d060)
Quote from: empirestate on March 14, 2017, 01:20:39 AM
Quote from: US71 on March 14, 2017, 12:44:37 AM
Quote from: empirestate on March 13, 2017, 11:48:04 PM
Anybody got anything for today's actual Challenge? ;-)
*crickets chirping*
Well, it remains open until we get a submission for it. :-)
So, for those of you stuck at home with a snow day, you've got three active Challenges to keep you busy:
—the duly-posted Challenge for March 14th (unusual intersection warning signs),
—the unfinished Challenge from March 13th (crammed-in signs), and
—the ongoing side Challenge (highest signed state routes).
Personal opinion emphasized here--the last two challenges that didn't get any response were unsuccessful because the guidelines were too vague and easy to satisfy. Make sure you hone in on what exactly it is you're looking for. Signs are usually packed together so they're adjacent without overlap, so this isn't a hard thing to look for--are you looking for sign assemblies where the panels overlap?
Quote from: US71 on March 14, 2017, 01:23:57 AM
I move to move on.
That's the idea. The game always advances, even when there's something outstanding. A single response will close the March 13 Challenge, and I'm prepared to do it myself, though I prefer to give others a chance.
Quote from: paulthemapguy on March 14, 2017, 09:13:33 AM
Personal opinion emphasized here--the last two challenges that didn't get any response were unsuccessful because the guidelines were too vague and easy to satisfy. Make sure you hone in on what exactly it is you're looking for. Signs are usually packed together so they're adjacent without overlap, so this isn't a hard thing to look for--are you looking for sign assemblies where the panels overlap?
If people aren't clear what the Challenge is, they can certainly ask for clarification. I don't recall that anyone did, so I figured people just didn't have pictures, or happened not to read the forum as much on certain days, or what have you.
At the same time, the idea is to allow for a fair amount of interpretation, because the game is about encouraging a variety of content, not restricting it. So if you've got something that seems to fit, go ahead and post it. Even if it's not what originally inspired the idea, I often see submissions that I wouldn't have thought of for a particular Challenge.
Here's what today's challenge should have really been...
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.millenniumhwy.net%2F2008_Richmond_meet_Day_4%2FImages%2F250.jpg&hash=0642c5cd041231aeb9216efae44d7f3b385b6ea6)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.millenniumhwy.net%2FWV_VA_OH_Sept_04_Day3%2FWV_VA_OH_Sept_04_Day3-Images%2F24.jpg&hash=2029623a9cada4b9eccb9aa0604aa77d39d40fe2)
Quote from: hbelkins on March 14, 2017, 11:32:45 AM
Here's what today's challenge should have really been...
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.millenniumhwy.net%2F2008_Richmond_meet_Day_4%2FImages%2F250.jpg&hash=0642c5cd041231aeb9216efae44d7f3b385b6ea6)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.millenniumhwy.net%2FWV_VA_OH_Sept_04_Day3%2FWV_VA_OH_Sept_04_Day3-Images%2F24.jpg&hash=2029623a9cada4b9eccb9aa0604aa77d39d40fe2)
WINNER!
Quote from: hbelkins on March 14, 2017, 11:32:45 AM
Here's what today's challenge should have really been...
...
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.millenniumhwy.net%2FWV_VA_OH_Sept_04_Day3%2FWV_VA_OH_Sept_04_Day3-Images%2F24.jpg&hash=2029623a9cada4b9eccb9aa0604aa77d39d40fe2)
This would have been even better if 22 went over 7 on the ramps in the picture. Here it looks like 7 goes over 22, which would be more appropriate for 1/pi day.
Quote from: hbelkins on March 14, 2017, 11:32:45 AM
Here's what today's challenge should have really been...
Alternatively... :sombrero:
(//www.aaroads.com/shields/img/IN/IN19700031i1.jpg)
QuoteMarch 13, 2017
Challenge: Post signs that have been crammed into a location where space is very tight.
This closes Monday's outstanding Challenge. From our own Steve Alpert:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alpsroads.net%2Froads%2Fpa%2Fi-279%2Fs5cadv.jpg&hash=031fa74cf1128ba5cb0341634abf5c753725b3e7)
(More on his page: http://www.alpsroads.net/roads/pa/i-279/s.html)
For today:
QuoteMarch 15, 2017
Challenge: Post official signs that aren't mounted and standing (e.g., damaged/blown over, or being installed, transported or stored).
Looking for signs "in the wild" only–no private home collections, businesses, museums etc.
QuoteMarch 15, 2017
Challenge: Post official signs that aren't mounted and standing (e.g., damaged/blown over, or being installed, transported or stored).
Looking for signs "in the wild" only–no private home collections, businesses, museums etc.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7188/6994398788_c3a04a16dc_c_d.jpg)
Sign yard near Memphis
The contractor that has been repaving streets here in Auburn for the past few years has an interesting approach (https://www.google.com/maps/@42.91666,-76.5558328,3a,23.7y,8.08h,78.87t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sxepsJDq8rV-c4T5rgP7N0g!2e0) to mounting work zone signs. I don't think "leaning against a construction barrel" counts as mounted for this challenge. I've seen some tied to the construction barrel handle by wire too.
Lower level of the George Washington Bridge (I-95/US 1/US 9) south:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcoastroads.com%2Fstates%2Fnj%2Fnjinter%2Fi95%2Ffullsize%2F95ls0002.jpg&hash=36d45c9669131ab36ebd247a8fc6c5bebebc713a)
Quote from: dgolub on March 15, 2017, 06:10:56 PM
Lower level of the George Washington Bridge (I-95/US 1/US 9) south:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcoastroads.com%2Fstates%2Fnj%2Fnjinter%2Fi95%2Ffullsize%2F95ls0002.jpg&hash=36d45c9669131ab36ebd247a8fc6c5bebebc713a)
That's mounted...or is this for March 13? (I finally bit the bullet and closed that one, since people were restless about having it hanging around...) :spin:
QuoteMarch 15, 2017
Challenge: Post official signs that aren't mounted and standing (e.g., damaged/blown over, or being installed, transported or stored).
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fnc6cHXz.jpg&hash=4b70ee43c364c89820571a83555dbe158b0c0feb)
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QuoteMarch 15, 2017
Challenge: Post official signs that aren't mounted and standing (e.g., damaged/blown over, or being installed, transported or stored).
Looking for signs "in the wild" only–no private home collections, businesses, museums etc.
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On the side of I-35 in Lenexa, KS.
Quote from: paulthemapguy on March 15, 2017, 07:53:55 PM
Not installed or mounted, eh? So I can just go up to the sign shop and take a picture of something up there? Good enough!
Well, if it's displayed just for the sake of display, it's not quite in the spirit of "in the wild" that I was thinking of...but if it's the official sign shop...eh, like I said, open to interpretation!
QuoteMarch 15, 2017 Post official signs that aren't mounted and standing (e.g., damaged/blown over, or being installed, transported or stored).
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2889/11990018874_70e1d7074c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/jgvYTm)
Downed LA 89 Sign (https://flic.kr/p/jgvYTm) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8305/29104306250_ff8cfb8457.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LkRbgC)
Discarded sign (https://flic.kr/p/LkRbgC) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
March 16:
Post photos of signs on the same assembly that should be identical, but aren't. Examples are different fonts, different sign sizes or shapes, or assemblies where one sign is in error.
Such as this...
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7433/13951736289_3f9df9ba9e_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nfSi8p)2014 Tennessee Meet Trip Day 1 - 011 (https://flic.kr/p/nfSi8p) by H.B. Elkins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hbelkins/), on Flickr
Different sign sizes and shield shapes
Or this...
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The US 57 sign is in error
Or this...
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmillenniumhwy.net%2Finterestingsigns%2Fky%2Fky191-203.jpg&hash=115fbf7377e8f4e56ef7ff6d72f386586c0dc654)
Different sign sizes/shapes
Or this...
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Different sign sizes and fonts
Or this...
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Different fonts
Quote from: hbelkins on March 16, 2017, 10:09:11 AM
March 16:
Post photos of signs on the same assembly that should be identical, but aren't. Examples are different fonts, different sign sizes or shapes, or assemblies where one sign is in error.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8873/28701892390_bc3208023c_z_d.jpg)
Pencil Bluff, AR
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3218/2959299441_b1ab696ffb_z_d.jpg?zz=1)
Sayre, OK
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3760/13408159105_c80b83d2b4_z_d.jpg)
I-49 near Dixie, LA
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7157/13405142564_159a3fa7e1_z_d.jpg)
Hattiesburg, MS (also note the misdirection on US 98)
QuoteMarch 16:
Post photos of signs on the same assembly that should be identical, but aren't. Examples are different fonts, different sign sizes or shapes, or assemblies where one sign is in error.
Note: the back-and-forth usage of Series C and D numerals on the I-295 shields. Along I-195 westbound in White Horse, NJ
(https://www.interstate-guide.com/images195/i-195_nj_wt_05.jpg)
Quote from: hbelkins on March 16, 2017, 10:09:11 AM
March 16:
Post photos of signs on the same assembly that should be identical, but aren't. Examples are different fonts, different sign sizes or shapes, or assemblies where one sign is in error.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5551/30792968916_af9681887e_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NV51Rb)
IMG_7111 (https://flic.kr/p/NV51Rb) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote from: hbelkins on March 16, 2017, 10:09:11 AM
March 16:
Post photos of signs on the same assembly that should be identical, but aren't. Examples are different fonts, different sign sizes or shapes, or assemblies where one sign is in error.
Different 55's:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8457/29128968056_b64fab009d.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Lo2znb)
I-12 Junction I-55 (https://flic.kr/p/Lo2znb) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
Different 51's:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8534/29523843273_9099fa61d5.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LYVq1z)
Shield Assemblies (https://flic.kr/p/LYVq1z) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
Different 90's:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/489/31619756660_66152b78b6.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Qb8w3h)
US 90 BGSs with two numeral styles (https://flic.kr/p/Qb8w3h) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
Quote from: empirestate on March 15, 2017, 06:20:00 PM
That's mounted...or is this for March 13? (I finally bit the bullet and closed that one, since people were restless about having it hanging around...) :spin:
Yeah, sorry, didn't realize it was closed.
QuoteMarch 16:
Post photos of signs on the same assembly that should be identical, but aren't. Examples are different fonts, different sign sizes or shapes, or assemblies where one sign is in error.
Grove City, PA - Different fonts for PA 173
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8520/8543773790_e67f72ff3b_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/e1Z5hE)
PA Routes 58, 173 & 208 - Grove City, PA (https://flic.kr/p/e1Z5hE) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Sutton, WV - Different fonts for I-79
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7177/7124673423_a97c17a094_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/bRzPbX)
US 19 @ I-79 (https://flic.kr/p/bRzPbX) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Avella, PA - Different fonts for PA 231
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7488/28169975142_fc2290a891_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JVhubA)
PA Route 331 @ PA Route 221, south of West Middletown, PA (https://flic.kr/p/JVhubA) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Quote from: dgolub on March 16, 2017, 07:24:23 PM
Quote from: empirestate on March 15, 2017, 06:20:00 PM
That's mounted...or is this for March 13? (I finally bit the bullet and closed that one, since people were restless about having it hanging around...) :spin:
Yeah, sorry, didn't realize it was closed.
Well, at least I know my instincts were right that someone would've come along eventually. ;-)
QuoteMarch 16:
Post photos of signs on the same assembly that should be identical, but aren't. Examples are different fonts, different sign sizes or shapes, or assemblies where one sign is in error.
Well, it doesn't say this is limited to shields, so how about a mix of text fonts? Gothic and Clearview on the same sign (left). This was from when MDOT installed a series of test/demonstration Clearview signs on a loop of downtown Detroit freeways in 2004.
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QuoteMarch 17th: Happy St. Patrick's Day! Post photos of official signs containing any green-colored text.
QuoteMarch 17th: Happy St. Patrick's Day! Post photos of official signs containing any green-colored text.
Welcome signs are the first that came to mind as possibilities, so here are a couple.
Welcome to Vermont on I-93 North. August 16, 2015.
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Welcome to Illinois on US 136 East. June 27, 2013.
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QuoteMarch 17th: Happy St. Patrick's Day! Post photos of official signs containing any green-colored text.
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Quote from: wanderer2575 on March 17, 2017, 02:19:02 AM
QuoteMarch 16:
Post photos of signs on the same assembly that should be identical, but aren't. Examples are different fonts, different sign sizes or shapes, or assemblies where one sign is in error.
Well, it doesn't say this is limited to shields, so how about a mix of text fonts? Gothic and Clearview on the same sign (left). This was from when MDOT installed a series of test/demonstration Clearview signs on a loop of downtown Detroit freeways in 2004.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fn57F6fF.jpg&hash=74ebd75b56b95b3f644d35df0194ffb25dcdd7f6)
It doesn't say shields, but it does say identical; I'm not sure why you'd want these two signs to be identical? In any case, it also says March 16; so that Challenge was already expired (unless you're traveling at the moment).
QuoteMarch 17th: Happy St. Patrick's Day! Post photos of official signs containing any green-colored text.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5151/14114598275_a064724ffa_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nvg1jF)2014 Hampton Roads-Delmarva Trip Day 3 - 159 (https://flic.kr/p/nvg1jF) by H.B. Elkins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hbelkins/), on Flickr
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7186/14134663213_777d73b3d6_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nx2QVT)2014 Hampton Roads-Delmarva Trip Day 3 - 166 (https://flic.kr/p/nx2QVT) by H.B. Elkins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hbelkins/), on Flickr
QuoteMarch 17th: Happy St. Patrick's Day! Post photos of official signs containing any green-colored text.
The bike route sign:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/2/1442/25740983130_0371f17bb9_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FdDgtY)
IMG_2933 (https://flic.kr/p/FdDgtY) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
And I assume any Vermont route marker would work for this...
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/2/1483/25412229083_ab4442547a_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EHAjmK)
IMG_2765 (https://flic.kr/p/EHAjmK) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteMarch 17th: Happy St. Patrick's Day! Post photos of official signs containing any green-colored text.
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QuoteMarch 17th: Happy St. Patrick's Day! Post photos of official signs containing any green-colored text.
Perth CR 56 (Perth Line, in Nithburg, ON)
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VT 243 in North Troy, VT
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Waterloo RR 4 at Trussler Rd (in Kitchener, ON)
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I'll post this one from Banff Nat'l Park at the AB 1 and AB 93 interchange:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5740/20559478296_a2e0b9c0f0_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/xjLGBJ)
AB 93 Southbound Approaching Trans Canada 1 Highway (https://flic.kr/p/xjLGBJ) by Sign Geek (https://www.flickr.com/photos/135438121@N07/), on Flickr
New York's Lake Ontario State Parkway shield.
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Credit: Alps Roads
My first thought for today's challenge was a Vermont state route shield, but I wanted something I was more familiar with. I then realized that parking time signs and handicap parking signs have green text. Here's a post with both (https://www.google.com/maps/@42.9299919,-76.56935,3a,18.1y,176.98h,89.73t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1s6uAQhnEQYFTcRt_oWHDXYQ!2e0) just outside of the Cayuga County Office Building here in Auburn.
QuoteMarch 17th: Happy St. Patrick's Day! Post photos of official signs containing any green-colored text.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8036/29813211595_c3297a9fcf_z_d.jpg)
QuoteMarch 17th: Happy St. Patrick's Day! Post photos of official signs containing any green-colored text.
Everett Turnpike shield on a BGS in Manchester, NH.
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Quote from: US71 on March 17, 2017, 09:40:48 PM
QuoteMarch 17th: Happy St. Patrick's Day! Post photos of official signs containing any green-colored text.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8036/29813211595_c3297a9fcf_z_d.jpg)
Where did you find that example of sine rot? I'm guessing somewhere in western Kentucky.
And speaking of western Kentucky...
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmillenniumhwy.net%2Fsigns%2526sights%2Fky%2Fhopkins%2FNorthPennyrile-ToWK.jpg&hash=d387a9116a778afc8c6f2f401440ef243c53ca3d)
QuoteMarch 18th Challenge => Post photos of surface streets that have four or more lanes in a single direction (OR both directions):
Here is my contribution, from off of Tennessee Highway 153 Northbound in Hixson, a part of Chattanooga, Tennessee (it is hard to tell in
this picture, but it is there):
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7407/16397642196_44945e6e46.jpg)
(However, that part of TN 153 is
just north of where the limited-access section ends.)
I do find these kinds of roads to be quite fascinating, personally. I think these stretches of road are moderately rare (at least in
my experience) if they are in both directions
and especially if it is for an extensive length of road, so bonus points to anyone who posts pictures showcasing those kinds of stretches of road. My picture is a little less special and a little more common.
Quote from: hbelkins on March 17, 2017, 10:59:50 PM
Where did you find that example of sine rot? I'm guessing somewhere in western Kentucky.
Southside of Clinton
QuoteMarch 18th Challenge => Post photos of surface streets that have four or more lanes in a single direction (OR both directions):
Roseville, MI:
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QuoteMarch 19 challenge: Three or more different route shields shown, but no US or Interstate shields in the photo. The background is considered to be part of the photo.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Falpsroads.net%2Froads%2Fme%2Fme_11%2Fn224.jpg&hash=989cfdcd161852be9b1e3ecc7e56ce7e8e0f5b7a) [From alpsroads. This is Maine, not Massachusetts.]
(Tomorrow is the equinox, so keep that in mind when you are creating tomorrow's challenge.)
QuoteMarch 19 challenge: Three or more different route shields shown, but no US or Interstate shields in the photo. The background is considered to be part of the photo.
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QuoteMarch 19 challenge: Three or more different route shields shown, but no US or Interstate shields in the photo. The background is considered to be part of the photo.
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QuoteMarch 19 challenge: Three or more different route shields shown, but no US or Interstate shields in the photo. The background is considered to be part of the photo.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5501/30277406266_2c02638d3d_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/N8vC2Y)OH-098-US23EN (https://flic.kr/p/N8vC2Y) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteMarch 19 challenge: Three or more different route shields shown, but no US or Interstate shields in the photo. The background is considered to be part of the photo.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8227/28483235462_426dc8f792.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KoY2yA)
Route Signs - Watson, LA (https://flic.kr/p/KoY2yA) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8741/27948089173_fe0f26e9f1.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JzFgdr)
Texas FM 1663 / 73 / 124 Exit Sign (https://flic.kr/p/JzFgdr) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8577/30270905735_a986f71c57.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/N7WiDR)
Florida 429/50 Diagrammatic Advance Sign Close Shot (https://flic.kr/p/N7WiDR) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
QuoteMarch 19 challenge: Three or more different route shields shown, but no US or Interstate shields in the photo. The background is considered to be part of the photo.
At the top of the NB I-29 off-ramp. MN-220 was closed for resurfacing at the time. From August 2011.
(https://i.imgur.com/p6FliZm.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/p6FliZm.jpg)
QuoteMarch 19 challenge: Three or more different route shields shown, but no US or Interstate shields in the photo. The background is considered to be part of the photo.
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QuoteMarch 19 challenge: Three or more different route shields shown, but no US or Interstate shields in the photo. The background is considered to be part of the photo.
This sign assembly in Smith Falls, ON
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The exit for the 412 (to the 407) from the 401 in Whitby, ON
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And this Vermont assembly I posted yesterday (in North Troy, VT) :colorful:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FFohecgU.jpg&hash=c508d392abd95b4354a4aa8dfa91871b6ed75e0e)
QuoteMarch 19 challenge: Three or more different route shields shown, but no US or Interstate shields in the photo. The background is considered to be part of the photo.
I have plenty, but since it's hard to search for them in my collection, I'll just use one close to home in Amsterdam, showing New York 5, New York 30, and New York 67. November 3, 2001.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20011103%2Fny5ny30ny67-close.jpg&hash=bea0f2627fa9bf85f1c6ce8f7635c9ec2e31726e)
Along the DFW Connector
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170319/fb6fc4b2902f44ed166edff56e43f53a.jpg)
iPhone
Rare for Florida, when not a trailblazer assembly:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm6.staticflickr.com%2F5547%2F30411257565_5b20d2bdab_b.jpg&hash=43079efc7f7b43e25f176fcb613709c43e86adc6)
West Virginia
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/580/31240648664_31d5aaa216_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PACurw)2016 Michigan-WV Trip Day 5 - 054 (https://flic.kr/p/PACurw) by H.B. Elkins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hbelkins/), on Flickr
Kentucky
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7167/6460458605_b06e916f54_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/aQTxgk)2011 US 11E-US 11W clinching trip - 004 (https://flic.kr/p/aQTxgk) by H.B. Elkins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hbelkins/), on Flickr
Tennessee
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7010/6460541875_2417a94bab_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/aQTY22)2011 US 11E-US 11W clinching trip - 110 (https://flic.kr/p/aQTY22) by H.B. Elkins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hbelkins/), on Flickr
Kentucky again...
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7008/6460659947_ec3dc52f2c_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/aQUz7K)2011 US 11E-US 11W clinching trip - 262 (https://flic.kr/p/aQUz7K) by H.B. Elkins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hbelkins/), on Flickr
Kentucky, with an error...
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/7/6172/6182109441_505a68c8de_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/aqhVKP)1990s Negative Scans - 01 (https://flic.kr/p/aqhVKP) by H.B. Elkins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hbelkins/), on Flickr
Kentucky, and there was no rule against posting one of Kentucky's parkway markers...
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/7/6164/6182204461_cf87c9b9ce_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/aqiq16)1990s Negative Scans - 18 (https://flic.kr/p/aqiq16) by H.B. Elkins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hbelkins/), on Flickr
QuoteMarch 19 challenge: Three or more different route shields shown, but no US or Interstate shields in the photo. The background is considered to be part of the photo.
Beyer, PA (PA 85, 210, 954)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5585/32296266366_caeb1d44c1_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RcUNNJ)
PA Routes 85/210/954 Multiplex (https://flic.kr/p/RcUNNJ) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Rochester, PA (PA 18, 51, 65, 68)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8459/7952703224_7191511eb9_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/d7KFAQ)
PA Route 18, To PA Routes 51, 65, & 68 - Rochester, PA (https://flic.kr/p/d7KFAQ) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Monongahela, PA (PA 88, 136, 837)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8387/8654089594_4979db1335_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ebJtkh)
PA Routes 88, 136 & 837 - Monongahela, PA (https://flic.kr/p/ebJtkh) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
There's a few I can think of in CNY:
- The west end of NY 5A in New Hartford (https://www.google.com/maps/@43.0826882,-75.3245734,3a,20.5y,258.94h,91.63t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sGRVCR49iGaBbwRSs4DXdBw!2e0)
- NY 79 westbound at NY 13/NY 34/NY 96 in Ithaca (https://www.google.com/maps/@42.4400969,-76.5077551,3a,33.7y,301.28h,93.69t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1s-T1vH_dkiVJCcrY25bmuhA!2e0)
- And I think the winner is the NY 26/NY 49/NY 69/NY 365 interchange just south of Rome (https://www.google.com/maps/@43.1897432,-75.4525549,3a,39.8y,85.18h,94.06t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sTIfXwxD5nqQe2WHmxBPXIw!2e0)
Not only do the BGSes near Rome have 7 shields, but there's two assemblies after the split (https://www.google.com/maps/@43.1898194,-75.4509774,3a,39.8y,71.49h,88.64t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sIbbdDz5d2AvskNEUu8ytBA!2e0) with another 7 shields, and there's a BGS in the background (https://www.google.com/maps/@43.1903074,-75.4483273,3a,20.5y,88.34h,90.51t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sWIPJRj_VusYvDrmuZ7N1NA!2e0) with two NY shields. That's a total of 16 shields!
^^ Forgot about that area south of Rome. Too bad my angle on this wasn't just a little better. I got 12 NY shields in this one, but I bet I could have gotten 14 with some effort. May 15, 2013.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20130515%2Fsouthny233westny69towestny49towestny365.jpg&hash=6ca9156a1444681ad0c1338edb9d96c135f5f343)
QuoteMarch 20th, 2017
Post a photo of exit-style signage which only contains a business name.
My example will be this sign for the Manulife (insurance) building on King St just before Hwy 85 in Waterloo, ON. The sign only says Manulife, and it resembles a gore exit sign.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F72V7ltw.jpg&hash=cc26386caa2cd8b03e7658c4ab56e8c2c8dd6b0c)
Quote from: 7/8 on March 20, 2017, 07:21:30 AM
QuoteMarch 20th, 2017
Post a photo of exit-style signage which only contains a business name.
Is this that much of a thing?
Not exactly a business, but...
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/612/23725456192_18552c6e4e_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/C9xaxw)IMG_3118 (https://flic.kr/p/C9xaxw) by H.B. Elkins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hbelkins/), on Flickr
Quote from: jbnv on March 20, 2017, 09:26:52 AM
Quote from: 7/8 on March 20, 2017, 07:21:30 AM
QuoteMarch 20th, 2017
Post a photo of exit-style signage which only contains a business name.
Is this that much of a thing?
Also, what's it got to do with the equinox? :)
Quote from: empirestate on March 20, 2017, 12:13:42 PM
Quote from: jbnv on March 20, 2017, 09:26:52 AM
Quote from: 7/8 on March 20, 2017, 07:21:30 AM
QuoteMarch 20th, 2017
Post a photo of exit-style signage which only contains a business name.
Is this that much of a thing?
Also, what's it got to do with the equinox? :)
I knew this would be more challenging, but I'm hoping to see a few examples (besides, yesterday's challenge was fairly easy). I didn't realize it was the equinox until I heard it on the radio on the way to work. :-/
Quote from: hbelkins on March 20, 2017, 10:24:54 AM
Not exactly a business, but...
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/612/23725456192_18552c6e4e_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/C9xaxw)IMG_3118 (https://flic.kr/p/C9xaxw) by H.B. Elkins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hbelkins/), on Flickr
I guess I should have said
employer, but this is the type of sign I was getting at. What highway is this on?
QuoteMarch 20th, 2017
Post a photo of exit-style signage which only contains a business name.
I suppose this could count. Sign for the New Hampshire Liquor Store along I-95 northbound near Hampton.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8522/8596869522_e6a4c04058_z.jpg)
Quote from: 7/8 on March 20, 2017, 12:26:42 PM
Quote from: hbelkins on March 20, 2017, 10:24:54 AM
Not exactly a business, but...
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/612/23725456192_18552c6e4e_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/C9xaxw)IMG_3118 (https://flic.kr/p/C9xaxw) by H.B. Elkins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hbelkins/), on Flickr
I guess I should have said employer, but this is the type of sign I was getting at. What highway is this on?
MD 32.
QuoteMarch 20th, 2017
Post a photo of exit-style signage which only contains a business name.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2369/2303913472_65a46ffa17_z_d.jpg?zz=1)
Praise the Lord and Pass the Ammunition
Quote from: hbelkins on March 20, 2017, 10:24:54 AM
Not exactly a business, but...
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/612/23725456192_18552c6e4e_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/C9xaxw)IMG_3118 (https://flic.kr/p/C9xaxw) by H.B. Elkins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hbelkins/), on Flickr
Minding our business is their business, but ideally....it's none of their business, and that should be their business model.
QuoteMarch 21st, 2017
In honour of the second day of spring :), post any sign photos with the word "spring".
I'll check my collection tonight, because I think I have one.
QuoteMarch 21st, 2017
In honour of the second day of spring :), post any sign photos with the word "spring".
Looks like I have some examples for today. I was even able to avoid "Springs" and "Springfield" which appear to be much more common.
Cold Spring, New York, from the Bear Mountain Bridge. November 26, 2003.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20031126%2Fny9dus6us202.jpg&hash=7506d32ec8a18a61199499e7e406105a5c00d88c)
Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania, from US 222 near Reading. May 20, 2005.
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Cottonwood Spring in Joshua Tree National Park, California. February 22, 2007.
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Northern Boulevard (NY 25A) eastbound at Cold Spring Road:
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QuoteMarch 21st, 2017
In honour of the second day of spring :), post any sign photos with the word "spring".
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:sombrero:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2852/11974131016_e980d86692.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/jf7xYL)
QuoteMarch 21st, 2017
In honour of the second day of spring :), post any sign photos with the word "spring".
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5465/17776711195_3c216d3af6_z_d.jpg)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5137/5562126862_ec4393517f_z_d.jpg)
QuoteMarch 21st, 2017
In honour of the second day of spring :), post any sign photos with the word "spring".
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8231/28891130301_35c3617422_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/L21Aue)
IL-108ET (https://flic.kr/p/L21Aue) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8626/28890584971_0258912dfa_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/L1XNnZ)
IL-089-I-80 (https://flic.kr/p/L1XNnZ) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5834/30871616965_915ea974bc_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/P327b2)
IMG_7286 (https://flic.kr/p/P327b2) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5710/30239540284_dacdc17ba2_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/N5axNd)
IMG_7276 (https://flic.kr/p/N5axNd) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteMarch 21st, 2017
In honour of the second day of spring :), post any sign photos with the word "spring".
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alpsroads.net%2Froads%2Fpa%2Fi-76%2Feexits.jpg&hash=bd08a8ea2ebc9ab57134fe866104960402145adb)
QuoteMarch 21st, 2017
In honour of the second day of spring :), post any sign photos with the word "spring".
(https://i.imgur.com/xLaONb9.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/xLaONb9.jpg)
QuoteMarch 21st, 2017
In honour of the second day of spring :), post any sign photos with the word "spring".
Nightingale Hot Springs along I-80 eastbound in Nevada.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fk5hukOCl.jpg&hash=15c28bd699add684704548f842ece3ed007e91d6)
Hot Springs along I-25 northbound approaching I-80 near Cheyenne, WY.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F3LlbwH7l.jpg&hash=b45aa31e319c626161ae40717b3c0bb3a4ff7427)
Saratoga Springs along I-87 northbound in New York.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3899/14773152958_8c75e1437e_z.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7305/9239316953_b607ebbe44_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/f5rV3a)2013 New Hampshire Trip Days 4-5 - 112 (https://flic.kr/p/f5rV3a) by H.B. Elkins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hbelkins/), on Flickr
QuoteMarch 21st, 2017
In honour of the second day of spring :), post any sign photos with the word "spring".
Sandy Springs from GA 400:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fnames%2Fsandy_springs.jpg&hash=368592f99e6c594983813f09e2eb0815ee8d2e89)
Spring St in Atlanta, this portion of which is neither US 19 nor US 29 and hasn't been in decades:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fi75n_exit249d.jpg&hash=d49ba5a624fe43d75cab47a58eead4fa5e686b44)
QuoteMarch 21st, 2017
In honour of the second day of spring :), post any sign photos with the word "spring".
This is Springwater Drive at Pinery Trail in Waterloo, ON. Thankfully, the word "spring" isn't cut off.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FfiANME6.jpg&hash=d87795235b857c85ee1e58a4dce0b77a31d548de)
QuoteMarch 21st, 2017
In honour of the second day of spring :), post any sign photos with the word "spring".
I-96 near Nunica, MI:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FeqVZdAu.jpg&hash=8464523abeab8bcb8378c57d8f4c60e53e3bcc8f)
QuoteMarch 21st, 2017
In honour of the second day of spring :), post any sign photos with the word "spring".
I-585:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/646/21454184170_466a90fabb_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/yFQiv5)
AR 12:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5691/20529444446_1df6768882_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/xh7LAJ)
And in Winston-Salem:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/671/21132702221_dbee6d271e_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ycqC7R)
Bonus points to anyone who has Springfield, Springboro, and Springdale, Ohio...all in the W/SW portion of the state.
QuoteMarch 21st, 2017
In honour of the second day of spring :), post any sign photos with the word "spring".
Spring Church, PA
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8223/29592200095_cf8636ba4f_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/M5XL7t)
Spring Church, Armstrong County (https://flic.kr/p/M5XL7t) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Frankfort Springs, PA
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3923/33212998486_9f1b0f107e_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SAVijW)
Frankfort Springs, Beaver County (https://flic.kr/p/SAVijW) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
QuoteMarch 22nd Challenge: Signs/installations that denote two or more political boundaries (cities, townships, counties, states, international lines, etc.)
City of Granger and Dallas County, Iowa
(https://i.imgur.com/4WAym07.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/4WAym07.jpg)
City of Oakdale and Washington County, Minnesota
(https://i.imgur.com/IGdjpKQ.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/IGdjpKQ.jpg)
City of Chanhassen and Carver County, Minnesota
(https://i.imgur.com/ZJG4Eh8.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/ZJG4Eh8.jpg)
QuoteMarch 22nd Challenge: Signs/installations that denote two or more political boundaries (cities, townships, counties, states, international lines, etc.)
Almost every New York state highway at a county border has the county and then the town or city. At the state line, you can get the state added in as well, so I'll go with one of those entering New York, and a similar situation leaving New York.
Vermont 346 as it becomes New York 346. Back on December 26, 2000.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20001226%2Fnewyork.jpg&hash=a6a1c8044e8761764c5824fb7cb4adbb51f636a9)
Entering Pennsylvania as New York 5 becomes Pennsylvania 5. August 9, 2002.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20020809%2Fpenn.jpg&hash=f8df0407f7ed14d18570a2a37fef7b281ece11da)
QuoteMarch 22nd Challenge: Signs/installations that denote two or more political boundaries (cities, townships, counties, states, international lines, etc.)
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/c8/ed/ac/c8edacd00829209533d333ffd05c6428.jpg)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Flivingwatercatholic.org%2Fmedia%2F1%2F15%2Fenteringsalisbury.jpg&hash=f2c62a3fc8a09f4971a83e9acde3626b3846b782)
NY 304 entering Rockland County, New York, from Bergen County, New Jersey:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcoastroads.com%2Fstates%2Fny%2Fnystate%2Fny304%2Ffullsize%2F304n0001.jpg&hash=677a8c89e8a0729e542b08a750c28aa86dc599bd)
QuoteMarch 22nd Challenge: Signs/installations that denote two or more political boundaries (cities, townships, counties, states, international lines, etc.)
Entering Iowa on WI-82 westbound:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5584/29460981284_37566b16d2_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LTnekb)
IA-009-026W (https://flic.kr/p/LTnekb) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Entering Carter Lake, Iowa from Nebraska:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7442/26726192923_2690d941b5_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GHGJ2H)
IA-165STN (https://flic.kr/p/GHGJ2H) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Entering Toledo, Ohio from MI-125:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8648/30213592082_5b6e9b3d4e_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/N2Syiq)
OH-M-125SEND (https://flic.kr/p/N2Syiq) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Entering California & Siskiyou County on southbound US 97
(https://cdn.shutterstock.com/shutterstock/videos/20647210/thumb/9.jpg)
QuoteMarch 22nd Challenge: Signs/installations that denote two or more political boundaries (cities, townships, counties, states, international lines, etc.)
Southbound GA 400 entering Fulton County and Alpharetta:
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QuoteMarch 22nd Challenge: Signs/installations that denote two or more political boundaries (cities, townships, counties, states, international lines, etc.)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3209/2280900568_e112b61719_z_d.jpg)
Kansas-Colorado State Line on old US 24
QuoteMarch 22nd Challenge: Signs/installations that denote two or more political boundaries (cities, townships, counties, states, international lines, etc.)
M-106 near Stockbridge, MI:
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QuoteMarch 22nd Challenge: Signs/installations that denote two or more political boundaries (cities, townships, counties, states, international lines, etc.)
Monessen and Westmoreland County, PA
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2880/33422532712_525f74e285_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SVrdy1)
Monessen, Westmoreland County (https://flic.kr/p/SVrdy1) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Frankfort Springs and Beaver County, PA
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3923/33212998486_9f1b0f107e_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SAVijW)
Frankfort Springs, Beaver County (https://flic.kr/p/SAVijW) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Republic and Redstone Township, PA
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2931/32591589113_2d8282877e_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RE1pYe)
Republic, Fayette County (https://flic.kr/p/RE1pYe) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Quote from: jmd41280 on March 22, 2017, 10:57:12 PM
QuoteMarch 22nd Challenge: Signs/installations that denote two or more political boundaries (cities, townships, counties, states, international lines, etc.)
Republic and Redstone Township, PA
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2931/32591589113_2d8282877e_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RE1pYe)
Republic, Fayette County (https://flic.kr/p/RE1pYe) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
This one actually doesn't quite work, as villages in PA don't have a political boundary.
QuoteMarch 23 challenge: March Madness! Post a road photo that contains the name of a university that made it to the Sweet 16 in Men's and/or Women's March Madness. As is normal with college sports, "University of", etc. can be ignored. No duplicates; once one university name is given, do not give that name again.
QuoteMarch 23 challenge: March Madness! Post a road photo that contains the name of a university that made it to the Sweet 16 in Men's and/or Women's March Madness. As is normal with college sports, "University of", etc. can be ignored. No duplicates; once one university name is given, do not give that name again.
Washington made the women's Sweet 16, so:
College Ave and Washington Ave in Des Moines, extra appropriate because of the other street name :)
(https://i.imgur.com/xJBFZxa.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/xJBFZxa.jpg)
QuoteMarch 23 challenge: March Madness! Post a road photo that contains the name of a university that made it to the Sweet 16 in Men's and/or Women's March Madness. As is normal with college sports, "University of", etc. can be ignored. No duplicates; once one university name is given, do not give that name again.
Wisconsin upset Villanova, so......
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QuoteMarch 23 challenge: March Madness! Post a road photo that contains the name of a university that made it to the Sweet 16 in Men's and/or Women's March Madness. As is normal with college sports, "University of", etc. can be ignored. No duplicates; once one university name is given, do not give that name again.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3071/2894870721_b71f78804e_z_d.jpg?zz=1)
Butler (for Butler University in Indiana, but this Butler is in Missouri ;) )
QuoteMarch 23 challenge: March Madness! Post a road photo that contains the name of a university that made it to the Sweet 16 in Men's and/or Women's March Madness. As is normal with college sports, "University of", etc. can be ignored. No duplicates; once one university name is given, do not give that name again.
I know what you meant, but I consider the hockey tournament the real "March Madness", not that squeaky, overhyped other game. With the 2014 national champs Union College back in the field of 16 this year, I offer this from US 34 in Nebraska. July 28, 2016.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20160728%2Funion.jpg&hash=f5c62944dd526ae3efbb2f24e6a33446078c7dba)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/556/31704762830_d2e7d8c027_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QiDcpU)2016 Michigan-WV Trip Day 1 - 074 (https://flic.kr/p/QiDcpU) by H.B. Elkins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hbelkins/), on Flickr
Oh, wait....
:-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D
I meant this...
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/717/31932201242_88bb1a2145_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QDJSVQ)2016 Michigan-WV Trip Day 2 - 005 (https://flic.kr/p/QDJSVQ) by H.B. Elkins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hbelkins/), on Flickr
QuoteMarch 23 challenge: March Madness! Post a road photo that contains the name of a university that made it to the Sweet 16 in Men's and/or Women's March Madness. As is normal with college sports, "University of", etc. can be ignored. No duplicates; once one university name is given, do not give that name again.
For the women:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8147/29591309362_2fe47bf998.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/M5Tck1)
LA 43 Exit Sign (https://flic.kr/p/M5Tck1) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
For the men, I don't have any for the name of the school, but I have one of the towns where the school is located:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8672/29640161274_6993a604a0.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Maczim)
FL 121 Exit Sign (https://flic.kr/p/Maczim) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
Quote from: Jim on March 23, 2017, 11:50:09 AM
I know what you meant, but I consider the hockey tournament the real "March Madness", not that squeaky, overhyped other game.
Amen, brother!
Quote from: cu2010 on March 23, 2017, 05:14:09 PM
Quote from: Jim on March 23, 2017, 11:50:09 AM
I know what you meant, but I consider the hockey tournament the real "March Madness", not that squeaky, overhyped other game.
Amen, brother!
Hockey Puck (Don Rickles)
Quote from: empirestate on March 23, 2017, 12:30:15 AM
Quote from: jmd41280 on March 22, 2017, 10:57:12 PM
QuoteMarch 22nd Challenge: Signs/installations that denote two or more political boundaries (cities, townships, counties, states, international lines, etc.)
Republic and Redstone Township, PA
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2931/32591589113_2d8282877e_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RE1pYe)
Republic, Fayette County (https://flic.kr/p/RE1pYe) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
This one actually doesn't quite work, as villages in PA don't have a political boundary.
I totally didn't even think of that, and I live in PA! Total brain fart on my part...
QuoteMarch 23 challenge: March Madness! Post a road photo that contains the name of a university that made it to the Sweet 16 in Men's and/or Women's March Madness. As is normal with college sports, "University of", etc. can be ignored. No duplicates; once one university name is given, do not give that name again.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7452/27496857864_3626b189b0_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HTNzSh)
Arizona (https://flic.kr/p/HTNzSh) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteMarch 24, 2017 Post a 2-digit Interstate shield with three or more digits in it.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5706/21879931808_b53bd37b0f.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/zksnrA)
I-110 Onramps (https://flic.kr/p/zksnrA) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
QuoteMarch 24, 2017 Post a 2-digit Interstate shield with three or more digits in it.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Falpsroads.net%2Froads%2Fmo%2Fi-64%2F6n.jpg&hash=c8b2b0540f975243671055afb7ca5674535d5fc8)
Six digits!
QuoteMarch 24, 2017 Post a 2-digit Interstate shield with three or more digits in it.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20150719%2Fi29i680lc.jpg&hash=c0e950180b228cb6688fd968122aeaf0fba086bc)
QuoteMarch 24, 2017 Post a 2-digit Interstate shield with three or more digits in it.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3270/3068902787_bf3714853f_z_d.jpg)
Greenland, AR
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3262/2662894762_a5aa527e12_z_d.jpg?zz=1)
Shreveport, LA
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8739/28425429641_3384fb6647_z_d.jpg)
St Louis, MO (
eight digits)
QuoteMarch 24, 2017 Post a 2-digit Interstate shield with three or more digits in it.
It seems they've been nearly exterminated in the Atlanta area; the only one I could find in my collection is at the north end of I-575:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fi575n_end_closeup.jpg&hash=d07a558c56b8826273da6d4bcff65dcf66912cd9)
QuoteMarch 24, 2017 Post a 2-digit Interstate shield with three or more digits in it.
CA 60 westbound approaching I-215 near Moreno Valley, CA.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/265/32331183020_b6b444a0e8_z.jpg)
The famous I-95/I-295 guide sign under L'Enfant Plaza in Washington, DC.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5581/14760235391_f027924495_z.jpg)
I-295 shield along ME 88 in Yarmouth, ME.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8190/8136311196_d4fa2a2218_z.jpg)
QuoteMarch 24, 2017 Post a 2-digit Interstate shield with three or more digits in it.
The southern end marker on I-172.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5474/31306183342_3fe9923048_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PGqnBL)
IMG_1584 (https://flic.kr/p/PGqnBL) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteMarch 24, 2017 Post a 2-digit Interstate shield with three or more digits in it.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FlwwgUxc.jpg&hash=1b2622a492254b43c17b3c7a3ff0dacb2da968ff)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fe9SqmU6.jpg&hash=7beacc250f83f256a608f4db442a6c2e2748a94c)
After midnight in the east, so I think I get to post a challenge.
QuoteMarch 25, 2017: Post pictures signage for a continental divide or similar.
I figure that the Atlantic-Pacific divide is very well signed and will be easily covered. So I'll go with some lesser known ones.
The eastern continental divide on I-40 in North Carolina. May 22, 2005.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20050522%2Fdivide.jpg&hash=62768383d08786f4112f259f404dd8b0ba2197f4)
Hudson/St. Lawrence divide on NY 30 and NY 28 in Blue Mountain Lake. April 25, 2009.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20090425%2Fstlhudsondivide-close.jpg&hash=bdbd948f1118302ae2c2d28adfcc8ce736837968)
North-South continental divide on US 20 and US 31 near South Bend, Indiana. June 27, 2012.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20120627%2Fnscd.jpg&hash=3a51bba4179efd4303a7924811a64393d972e54f)
US 33 between Elkins and Seneca Rocks, WV.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3827/32794218743_8c3622f528_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RXUWGx)2016 Corridor H Meet Trip Day 2-54 (https://flic.kr/p/RXUWGx) by H.B. Elkins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hbelkins/), on Flickr
QuoteMarch 25, 2017: Post pictures signage for a continental divide or similar.
I guess I was wrong that Atlantic/Pacific continental divide was an easy one. So I'll try to keep my first attempt at posting a challenge from being a total failure by putting up a few more of my own.
US 550 near Cuba, New Mexico. February 7, 2004.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20040207%2Fdivide.jpg&hash=b8b41bab06cabaf9ffdba7df9c407cbd89c90632)
I-90 in Montana. June 27, 2001.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20010627%2Fdivide.jpg&hash=4247acc0a871d9c8d4f0ea42c48b26f5c6cbdc6f)
US 6 at Loveland Pass, Colorado. April 13, 2002.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20020413%2Flovelandpass.jpg&hash=c52b10c09fa995702ff7bc9173d8242e57321ecf)
QuoteMarch 26 challenge: Road photos that contain all 10 digits: 0123456789.
Quote from: 1 on March 26, 2017, 08:18:43 AM
QuoteMarch 26 challenge: Road photos that contain all 10 digits: 0123456789.
Do you have an example?
Quote from: 1 on March 26, 2017, 08:18:43 AM
QuoteMarch 26 challenge: Road photos that contain all 10 digits: 0123456789.
Holy christ I was going to make this the challenge for today. I actually had the exact same idea...but I didn't post it because I couldn't find any photos of my own to fit this criterion. The most I found was 8 of the 10 digits.
QuoteMarch 26 challenge: Road photos that contain all 10 digits: 0123456789.
The "8" is in the phone number on the back of the van in the left lane. I got lucky on this one; I have several photos of Kansas City gantries where the route shields contain all the digits except "8."
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fqd61gqC.jpg&hash=b0af10948586b9c6a767bfb1a8125d7ddb339079)
QuoteMarch 26 challenge: Road photos that contain all 10 digits: 0123456789.
Burgess Junction, Wyoming. July 25, 1999. This is the best quality I have, but not bad considering it came from my first digital camera, the Sony Mavica FD-7, that only took pictures at 640x480.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F19990725%2Fbighorns.jpg&hash=4615df077cad23f2e8890fce882f60ca07a326d7)
QuoteMarch 26 challenge: Road photos that contain all 10 digits: 0123456789.
15 minutes of poking around for another and I came up with probably 8 or 10 examples where I had 9 out of 10, and too many to count with 8 out of 10. But other than Burgess Junction, I didn't track down any others that satisfy the challenge.
Kansas City would probably yield examples if they had sequential exit numbers so there would be an Exit 8 in the middle of the area where all those roads meet. Maybe something other than I-70 through there has an exit number with an 8 in it.
Quote from: US71 on March 26, 2017, 09:30:40 AM
Quote from: 1 on March 26, 2017, 08:18:43 AM
QuoteMarch 26 challenge: Road photos that contain all 10 digits: 0123456789.
Do you have an example?
There's 9 different numerals on the shields, and the missing "8" can be found on the hurricane evacuation sign:
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8629/16548498988_7998861253_o.jpg)
Now "1" has to post an actual road photo.
March 27, 2017 Stretch or squeeze that text!
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3910/32571146713_727bda03da.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RCcDa4)
Stretch that text! (https://flic.kr/p/RCcDa4) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/2/1574/25081535041_28cd5f2a83.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Ednqxk)
Squeezed text (https://flic.kr/p/Ednqxk) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
Quote from: jbnv on March 27, 2017, 08:58:12 AM
March 27, 2017 Stretch or squeeze that text!
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2284/2285231896_a26cdc8bfd_z_d.jpg?zz=1)
Best I can do
March 28th challenge: Post a pair of routes that differ by a factor of 15. In other words, post two routes "a" and "b" where a×15=b.
(This should be easier if a is a small number like 1 or 2)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5681/29697879513_fd6a3c757a_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MfioVp)
OH-US20-300W (https://flic.kr/p/MfioVp) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote from: paulthemapguy on March 28, 2017, 09:38:34 AM
March 28th challenge: Post a pair of routes that differ by a factor of 15. In other words, post two routes "a" and "b" where a×15=b.
5 × 15 =
75 in Marietta, GA:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fi75n_i575.jpg&hash=11245d407fce6becba0118d5fa83b715c7bc9406)
19 × 15 =
285 in Sandy Springs, GA:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fi285e_us19.jpg&hash=048a52edc7dc03d06c9a9ddaecd087db0f34cf2a)
:colorful: It's monthly re-cap time again! :colorful:
The Challenge for March 29, 2017 is to submit for any Challenges posted since the previous re-cap. So all Challenges starting on February 28th are open, up to and including the end of March (and new Challenges will be posted on March 30 and 31). Please remember to quote the Challenge you are submitting for!
Perhaps I'll compile the list of Challenges in the morning, unless anyone beats me to it. :cool:
QuoteMarch 17th: Happy St. Patrick's Day! Post photos of official signs containing any green-colored text.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8373/29029021394_f947b8542f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LecjGS)
(this also suffices the missing pi-day challenge)
Quote from: paulthemapguy on March 28, 2017, 09:38:34 AM
March 28th challenge: Post a pair of routes that differ by a factor of 15. In other words, post two routes "a" and "b" where a×15=b.
10×15=150
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8099/28840605752_674f9b7520_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KWxDij)
IL-010-US150e (https://flic.kr/p/KWxDij) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
6×15=90
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8549/29272662743_d833510b5f_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LAJ3MM)
IN-051-I-80JCT (https://flic.kr/p/LAJ3MM) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote
February 28, 2017: Ground-level photos containing the entirety of some route within the frame.
March 1, 2017: Photos of parade routes painted or otherwise marked on a road surface.
March 2, 2017: Photos that show one or more traffic lights that are in the yellow phase at the time of the photo. It must be a full traffic light; flashing yellow alone does not count.
March 3, 2017: Signage photos that feature a county court house (or civic building of equivalent stature and function).
March 4, 2017: Photos of city streets that aren't there anymore, yet somehow are totally still there.
March 5, 2017: A road sign or group of side-by-side signs with both BEGIN(S) and END(S).
March 6, 2017: A sign assembly that uses both large and small-issue route shields adjacent to each other (e.g. 24x24 shields next to 36x36 shields).
March 7, 2017: Route sign photos of the highest-numbered state highway in a particular state.
March 8, 2017: A photo that contains a road sign found in the previous photo. If a photo satisfies both this challenge and the ongoing March 7 challenge, it counts for both.
March 9, 2017: A photo that shows a route marker assembly with an Interstate marker, a US route marker and a state primary route marker.
March 10, 2017: Official road signs that contain your own name, or some part of it (first, last, and/or middle).
March 11, 2017: Road photos that contain words in them that could get censored, e.g. Massachusetts, circumferential, shell, Dick's Sporting Goods.
March 12, 2017: Signs of an otherwise-standard design that have been graphically altered to suit their particular setting.
March 13, 2017: Signs that have been crammed into a location where space is very tight.
March 14, 2017: Warning signs showing an intersection with an unusual configuration.
March 15, 2017: Official signs that aren't mounted and standing (e.g., damaged/blown over, or being installed, transported or stored). Looking for signs "in the wild" only–no private home collections, businesses, museums etc.
March 16, 2017: Signs on the same assembly that should be identical, but aren't. Examples are different fonts, different sign sizes or shapes, or assemblies where one sign is in error.
March 17, 2017: Happy St. Patrick's Day! Photos of official signs containing any green-colored text.
March 18, 2017: Photos of surface streets that have four or more lanes in a single direction (OR both directions).
March 19, 2017: Three or more different route shields shown, but no US or Interstate shields in the photo. The background is considered to be part of the photo.
March 20, 2017: Photos of exit-style signage which only contain a business name.
March 21, 2017: In honor of the second day of spring :), post any sign photos with the word "spring."
March 22, 2017: Signs/installations that denote two or more political boundaries (cities, townships, counties, states, international lines, etc.)
March 23, 2017: March Madness! Post a road photo that contains the name of a university that made it to the Sweet 16 in Men's and/or Women's March Madness. As is normal with college sports, "University of", etc. can be ignored. No duplicates; once one university name is given, do not give that name again.
March 24, 2017: 2-digit Interstate shields with three or more digits in it.
March 25, 2017: Pictures of signage for a continental divide or similar.
March 26, 2017: Road photos that contain all 10 digits: 0123456789.
March 27, 2017: Stretch or squeeze that text!
March 28, 2017: Pictures of a pair of routes that differ by a factor of 15. In other words, post two routes "a" and "b" where a×15=b.
QuoteMarch 7, 2017: Route sign photos of the highest-numbered state highway in a particular state.
Although I posted a picture of a Coralville street blade with an IA-965 (a supposedly unsigned route) shield on it, IA-471 is the highest-numbered route signed by the DOT. I got pictures of it yesterday; here's one:
(https://i.imgur.com/UVEguuT.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/UVEguuT.jpg)
Quote from: jbnv on March 27, 2017, 08:58:12 AM
March 27, 2017 Stretch or squeeze that text!
With all of the awful road signs out there, I'm surprised that there was only one reply to this challenge. I was waiting to see if anyone would reply, but I didn't see anything all day. When I opened the thread the following day, I saw the one reply that was posted, so I couldn't reply.
Anyway, there's a few stretched signs on Centro's Auburn-Syracuse bus route that I sometimes ride. To start, here's a pair of right-side (https://www.google.com/maps/@43.0159834,-76.2703904,3a,18.1y,113.89h,88.05t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sawZbjugjwMB5WDg4SpkbMw!2e0) and left-side (https://www.google.com/maps/@43.0159834,-76.2703904,3a,18.1y,50.21h,87.11t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sawZbjugjwMB5WDg4SpkbMw!2e0) stop signs with stretched "ALL WAY" plaques. Closer to Syracuse, there's this sign (https://www.google.com/maps/@43.0437986,-76.2500408,3a,14.4y,101.75h,86.34t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sHZfxx3g4y-eLzi0v4j5HOw!2e0) for Shove Park. There's also a stretched "State Law" sign nearby, but it wasn't there when the Street View car went by.
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on March 29, 2017, 09:33:20 AM
QuoteMarch 7, 2017: Route sign photos of the highest-numbered state highway in a particular state.
Thanks for the list. :-) Also, everyone is reminded that the March 7th Challenge remains open until all states have been represented.
WI 794 highest number, foo AARoads gallery:
(https://www.aaroads.com/midwest/wisconsin999/oklahoma_av_eb_app_wi-794.jpg)
QuoteMarch 10, 2017: Official road signs that contain your own name, or some part of it (first, last, and/or middle).
On I-35W a few miles east of Justin, TX.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F9LjY07y.jpg&hash=8f82bfc2459dd06209ae66d5b05e7f8ae8fb217c)
QuoteMarch 26, 2017: Road photos that contain all 10 digits: 0123456789.
Turns out there was one in Kansas City, but it was a few miles west of downtown in Kansas City, KS.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FePBl53v.jpg&hash=f302e9652e2dc70279ede0e420fb12cbe127ae3e)
QuoteMarch 10, 2017 Official road signs that contain your own name, or some part of it (first, last, and/or middle).
Hi, my name is Exit 30, and I also drive a Porsche 917 to the farms and markets :):
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2922/33618782185_4904c39afe_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TdM3FB)
QuoteMarch 24, 2017 Post a 2-digit Interstate shield with three or more digits in it.
Amazingly, I seem to have very few of these:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Flh3.googleusercontent.com%2FXUgSHdfoJR91nNZNnzOJO-b3p6jE71pIRURM-k5Bgvfa1v51kLr-iySJrd9D96Tb6eRLXGZle6zQJu3X_I2VYE5tkplkgFi0t_xzlu5p9FQ2IRu9NzOZQ-lQG_UhQ1TMQHeM3n-coi2el7FQXlsbAVcoq7qi1YVVC2WB2YPkSXMxBs-HMZZ7u5oRSNHP7T0VltToeO5mLBiBKuQbvLsZjrD-Ui4UCl1-CQQif_0ZL5apQ8YiCwBv5mFskcOTISFkaY3iuF8jcELSnVgDMO1T6BBL7-5aADPH9FWl_8kIAGwuEjXjjZ-ZE5UZOrANnFNZ78XFH_OLVOnMBKdfn4kHkKpi5yJFqdZ3bPl9pb5m2TLFvGjPAnuAtbemUEjrTSTvO1Iy0AKHWl3mBSjB1bsxelwe7vat34lzAZfU79kRKkYK6oI6Z3VIvfH5UWckyfqx3Wr9vhDvaMDwP3u3XvCdo-4pyXjYrannDPbBczyO1pSrlmlIBuRw3yt4--QMYU7UzGd-lCepAIKr3lk8jDgeN7R9M79Mt_LT9UENjr43ET6HHt9HnSPjt2ThNhg0w1cPyxRroefCfniZvE8zIXBJrMIxvjIMXO847kirNgFeqj7O4TxE%3Dw533-h800-no&hash=4a0f2d1634e355fcc45c0bd87f0ca1896ddfe731)
QuoteMarch 16:Post photos of signs on the same assembly that should be identical, but aren't. Examples are different fonts, different sign sizes or shapes, or assemblies where one sign is in error.
Just two different sizes on this one.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/290/31948321854_10ae23dddd_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QFav2q)
March 30 Challenge: Post a picture of a sign with the wrong type of route. For example, a state highway that's in a US Highway shield, or a state route that's erroneously in an Interstate shield. Construction areas can be notorious for this.
Quote from: OCGuy81 on March 30, 2017, 10:47:28 AM
March 30 Challenge: Post a picture of a sign with the wrong type of route. For example, a state highway that's in a US Highway shield, or a state route that's erroneously in an Interstate shield. Construction areas can be notorious for this.
I'm pretty sure we did this already.
Quote from: jbnv on March 30, 2017, 10:50:18 AM
Quote from: OCGuy81 on March 30, 2017, 10:47:28 AM
March 30 Challenge: Post a picture of a sign with the wrong type of route. For example, a state highway that's in a US Highway shield, or a state route that's erroneously in an Interstate shield. Construction areas can be notorious for this.
I'm pretty sure we did this already.
Not on this page
Quote from: OCGuy81 on March 30, 2017, 10:47:28 AM
March 30 Challenge: Post a picture of a sign with the wrong type of route. For example, a state highway that's in a US Highway shield, or a state route that's erroneously in an Interstate shield. Construction areas can be notorious for this.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8013/28609514874_4ec0c609a7_z_d.jpg)
BL 40 Henryetta, OK
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2123/2249998644_f9cbc0a106_z_d.jpg)
OK 51 Stilwell
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8017/29505700260_8e05becf1c_z_d.jpg)
US 61, Blytheville, AR
US 202 erroneously signed as NY 202 in Peekskill:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcoastroads.com%2Fstates%2Fny%2Fnystate%2Fus202%2Ffullsize%2F202w0007.jpg&hash=001e35cbac4901d8af469da66b3a5e8b0a91c3d2)
My two original contributions:
US12 in Chehalis, WA
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/2/1491/26176922471_9011a8f25d_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FTaz4v)
IMG_3830 (https://flic.kr/p/FTaz4v) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
OH-38 in Marysville, OH
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/2/1572/25026488249_74423ed4ff_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/E8vi3H)
OH-038-736NRZ (https://flic.kr/p/E8vi3H) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteMarch 30 Challenge: Post a picture of a sign with the wrong type of route. For example, a state highway that's in a US Highway shield, or a state route that's erroneously in an Interstate shield. Construction areas can be notorious for this.
PA 34 in Gettysburg
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8187/8095566536_359154b570_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/dknTTo)
Sign Goof - Gettysburg, PA (https://flic.kr/p/dknTTo) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
QuoteMarch 31, 2017: Each of the four cardinal directions on a sign/panel/display, and precisely that, no more or less - no duplicates.
(https://i.imgur.com/Bx4zCl5.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/Bx4zCl5.jpg)
QuoteMarch 31, 2017: Each of the four cardinal directions on a sign/panel/display, and precisely that, no more or less - no duplicates.
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(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FL3GlLep.jpg&hash=d3f6d386379b99bc245ec234eb01f758f99391e5)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F94YMw5R.jpg&hash=deef31a6ed754d906299417c83d65e3a2f14db9e)
QuoteMarch 31, 2017: Each of the four cardinal directions on a sign/panel/display, and precisely that, no more or less - no duplicates.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fi285n_ga166.jpg&hash=09cf0ea08d85d46e4726b96594a0aaa83b933097)
QuoteMarch 31, 2017: Each of the four cardinal directions on a sign/panel/display, and precisely that, no more or less - no duplicates.
Brand new stuff on the southbound side of the I-65 Ohio River bridge at Louisville
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5595/30660505886_ee78872175_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NHn7cQ)
IMG_6631 (https://flic.kr/p/NHn7cQ) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2866/33379543000_45d0bf0d53_k.jpg)
I-97's south end is at U.S. 50/301/unsigned I-595 just outside of Annapolis, Maryland.
QuoteMarch 31, 2017: Each of the four cardinal directions on a sign/panel/display, and precisely that, no more or less - no duplicates.
Lisbon, OH
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7212/7393853672_6c2cf0002d_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/cgnr6J)
US 30 @ OH Routes 45, 154, 164, & 517 - Lisbon, OH (https://flic.kr/p/cgnr6J) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
New Castle, PA
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/7/6007/5920389175_1b44f67fd4_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/a2axrr)
Pa Routes 65, 108 & 168 (https://flic.kr/p/a2axrr) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
QuoteMarch 31, 2017: Each of the four cardinal directions on a sign/panel/display, and precisely that, no more or less - no duplicates.
One of my favorites
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/7/6048/5908837877_83684ee32c_b.jpg)
US-151 SB at I39/90/94 near Madison, WI. Posted by Jimmy Emerson on Flickr
(this all will be completely fixed once this hellish school year ends)
Challenge of March 11th:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2828/34397800865_42763cf8d7_c.jpg)
Challenge of March 15th:
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(very sorry for the same crap all over again - my possibly 3+ catch-up pictures are coming in 1 to 2 days)
Rather than an OCD or Depression or other mental limitation, this is a physical limitation as to why I cannot put my material in this post yet. I have no feasible access to my computer and Flickr to get these photos onto this post yet, until anywhere from 24 to 36 or so hours from now. I'm sorry for being such a pathetic pile of no-good clustershrimp. The only reason I have to go ahead and post this post without material is the simple reason that that would complicate the challenge thread continuity, with the end-of-the-challenge catch-up turning into a new month of challenges in just a few minutes
Quote from: 1 on March 24, 2017, 09:08:44 AM
QuoteMarch 24, 2017 Post a 2-digit Interstate shield with three or more digits in it.
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Six digits!
Quote from: US71 on March 24, 2017, 09:58:54 AM
QuoteMarch 24, 2017 Post a 2-digit Interstate shield with three or more digits in it.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8739/28425429641_3384fb6647_z_d.jpg)
St Louis, MO (eight digits)
I absolutely love these shields that are in St. Louis! I find them to be fascinating and different. :hmmm:
Quote from: jmd41280 on March 31, 2017, 09:14:54 PM
QuoteMarch 31, 2017: Each of the four cardinal directions on a sign/panel/display, and precisely that, no more or less - no duplicates.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7212/7393853672_6c2cf0002d_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/cgnr6J)
US 30 @ OH Routes 45, 154, 164, & 517 - Lisbon, OH (https://flic.kr/p/cgnr6J) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Nice! If this isn't also in the sine salad thread then it sound be
April 1 Challenge: Being the first day of April, let's go with concurrencies where the difference between the routes is 4, for the 4th month.
QuoteApril 1 Challenge: Being the first day of April, let's go with concurrencies where the difference between the routes is 4, for the 4th month.
I-77/81 - Wytheville, VA
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7084/6978489456_f6fe351e89_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/bCEzMJ)
I-77 / I-81 / US 11 / US 52 (https://flic.kr/p/bCEzMJ) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
QuoteApril 1 Challenge: Being the first day of April, let's go with concurrencies where the difference between the routes is 4, for the 4th month.
QC 108 and 112 in Magog
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FxneY22J.jpg&hash=f089fff0c3ac6ce7d43abf437bc68f30c5aa192b)
VT 101 and 105 in North Troy (though these aren't actually concurrent, this sign shows it as a concurrency)
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Quote from: OCGuy81 on April 01, 2017, 12:49:52 PM
April 1 Challenge: Being the first day of April, let's go with concurrencies where the difference between the routes is 4, for the 4th month.
I'll add a couple more interstate concurrencies that fit today's challenge to the I-77/I-81 already posted.
I-71 and I-75, Florence, Kentucky. August 12, 2002.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20020812%2Fi71i75.jpg&hash=7565d00d23e5a23a1d6c0192e6bba5a0f64b43bd)
I-90 and I-94, this one in Chicago. June 23, 2013.
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Quote from: OCGuy81 on April 01, 2017, 12:49:52 PM
April 1 Challenge: Being the first day of April, let's go with concurrencies where the difference between the routes is 4, for the 4th month.
I-55 and US 5 are concurrent south of this point.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8516/29284325972_b3d352efba_n.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LBKPRW)
US 51 at I-55 Ramp Sign with FEMA Banners (https://flic.kr/p/LBKPRW) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
I would have been amazed if I-90/94 wasn't posted by now lol. Instead, I'll post US31/35 near Kokomo, IN
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2827/33412054930_c1f16d5ce7_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SUvvSA)IN-US35-US31SE (https://flic.kr/p/SUvvSA) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Also, here's signage indicating the start of the concurrency of US35 with IN-39
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8431/29272538283_e260eb50ee_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LAHpMV)
IN-US35-039NS (https://flic.kr/p/LAHpMV) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Guess I get to create the challenge...
QuoteApril 2nd, 2017: Post pictures of signs that contain the number 91 (as it has been 91 days since 2017 began).
(https://www.aaroads.com/northeast/pennsylvania075/i-076_wb_exit_091_02.jpg)
QuoteApril 2nd, 2017: Post pictures of signs that contain the number 91 (as it has been 91 days since 2017 began).
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/597/22211914079_53ac4590ee_z_d.jpg)
East of Mountain Home, AR
QuoteApril 2nd, 2017: Post pictures of signs that contain the number 91 (as it has been 91 days since 2017 began).
91 km to Peterborough, ON on Hwy 7 WB
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Peterborough → Hartford
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Falpsroads.net%2Froads%2Fct%2Fi-91%2Fn25_1.jpg&hash=b49cb66dd7f3e231c4c93bbf041f89a5f06505bc)
I'll go with this as my most interesting sign that fits today's challenge.
QuoteApril 2nd, 2017: Post pictures of signs that contain the number 91 (as it has been 91 days since 2017 began).
I-70 in Colorado. On the way to an excellent day at Copper Mountain. March 5, 2013.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20130305%2Fexit195.jpg&hash=f1f44cf64c766c01a11a65cc19d914d16e8c796f)
QuoteApril 2nd, 2017: Post pictures of signs that contain the number 91 (as it has been 91 days since 2017 began).
A reused VA 91 cutout and a VA 91 marker heading onto its unpaved portion...
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vahighways.com%2Fcutouts%2Fimages%2Fva091lodi_01.jpg&hash=384aa912237e0a71b69446a75b06102998fcc5be)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vahighways.com%2Fva91%2F91gg.jpg&hash=4f21413b5d9b1b1f265dfded772e81059704cb10)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcoastroads.com%2Fstates%2Fct%2Fctinter%2Fi91%2Ffullsize%2F91n13_04.jpg&hash=9c37b326c64c5d73ea307de64704ef362ae497fa)
Quote from: paulthemapguy on April 02, 2017, 12:49:53 PM
I would have been amazed if I-90/94 wasn't posted by now lol. Instead, I'll post US31/35 near Kokomo, IN
For which Challenge? There hadn't yet been one posted for April 2nd.
(And the April 1st Challenge didn't go anywhere near the direction I was expecting, but I guess that's how we roll!)
QuoteApril 2nd, 2017: Post pictures of signs that contain the number 91 (as it has been 91 days since 2017 began).
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5603/31641505226_73a7bbff26_b.jpg)
QuoteApril 2nd, 2017: Post pictures of signs that contain the number 91 (as it has been 91 days since 2017 began).
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fan3w4C3.jpg&hash=c2de0b21791f8a6381186eada011248bfd358b68)
QuoteApril 2nd, 2017: Post pictures of signs that contain the number 91 (as it has been 91 days since 2017 began).
Willoughby Hills, OH
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8142/7393927414_41deb4cdf4_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/cgnP29)
I-90 @ OH Route 91 - Willoughby Hills, OH (https://flic.kr/p/cgnP29) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Gamber, MD
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8380/8654047908_169247a0a7_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ebJfWy)
MD Route 91 - Gamber, MD (https://flic.kr/p/ebJfWy) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
QuoteApril 2nd, 2017: Post pictures of signs that contain the number 91 (as it has been 91 days since 2017 began).
Does this count?
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5265/30101312186_99ce55f691.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MRX6p9)
LA 1091 / US 11 Route Shields (https://flic.kr/p/MRX6p9) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
I hope it does, because my LA 91 pictures came out poorly and I need to retake them.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/694/31834146391_4c55960c8c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Qv5jCX)
LA 91 Advance Sign (https://flic.kr/p/Qv5jCX) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
QuoteApril 3, 2017: Signs of the (modern) times -- road signs that wouldn't have existed 20 or more years ago.
Signs for electronic tolling and HOV lanes come immediately to mind but I'm hoping for other examples, such as:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F8u8pWPl.jpg&hash=e30c67b94fde049021b7e5555bdea44cdceff968)
QuoteApril 3, 2017: Signs of the (modern) times -- road signs that wouldn't have existed 20 or more years ago.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fc1.staticflickr.com%2F6%2F5509%2F14323745965_fc017589eb_b.jpg&hash=53062c8ccb954d837253fa42fcb3060b0a17eb7c) (http://flic.kr/p/nPJWDk)
QuoteApril 2nd, 2017: Post pictures of signs that contain the number 91 (as it has been 91 days since 2017 began).
I reserve the right to continue posting to this challenge while it's still 4/2 in my time zone
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8721/28173526326_995f337fbd_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JVAFPU)
IL-091-078W (https://flic.kr/p/JVAFPU) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/2/1695/25924565042_affd4ea709_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FuSaZm)
132 I-95 (https://flic.kr/p/FuSaZm) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote from: paulthemapguy on April 03, 2017, 12:55:21 AM
QuoteApril 2nd, 2017: Post pictures of signs that contain the number 91 (as it has been 91 days since 2017 began).
I reserve the right to continue posting to this challenge while it's still 4/2 in my time zone
That is the rule!
QuoteApril 3, 2017: Signs of the (modern) times -- road signs that wouldn't have existed 20 or more years ago.
And here is the requisite variable-pricing electronic toll sign:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2F20170326_115851.jpg&hash=e18deb7608367d77847b199318be3a89e1ec601d)
QuoteApril 3, 2017: Signs of the (modern) times -- road signs that wouldn't have existed 20 or more years ago.
Your Speed monitoring signs (seen here in Marshall, TX)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3191/3056978117_163236306c_z_d.jpg)
QuoteApril 3, 2017: Signs of the (modern) times -- road signs that wouldn't have existed 20 or more years ago.
One of New York's "Text Stop/It Can Wait" signs, this on the Thruway west of Buffalo on October 9, 2013.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20131009%2Fitcanwait5miles.jpg&hash=e087cec121a8f3825a9c0923fc645f198ba0ed3b)
Does this mean that we can post any Clearview sign? Given that Clearview didn't exist 20 years ago. :D
Quote from: jbnv on April 03, 2017, 11:45:34 AM
Does this mean that we can post any Clearview sign? Given that Clearview didn't exist 20 years ago. :D
I had that same thought :)
Quote from: jbnv on April 03, 2017, 11:45:34 AM
Does this mean that we can post any Clearview sign? Given that Clearview didn't exist 20 years ago. :D
Posting a modern-spec South Carolina or North Dakota marker seems like a bit of a cheat.
Quote from: formulanone on April 03, 2017, 02:06:33 PM
Quote from: jbnv on April 03, 2017, 11:45:34 AM
Does this mean that we can post any Clearview sign? Given that Clearview didn't exist 20 years ago. :D
Posting a modern-spec South Carolina or North Dakota marker seems like a bit of a cheat.
Or Missouri I-49 ;)
I remembered I have a picture of Texas 99 (the Grand Parkway), but the first segment of Texas 99 opened in 1994. :(
QuoteApril 3, 2017: Signs of the (modern) times -- road signs that wouldn't have existed 20 or more years ago.
This VMS sign on the 407
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(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5721/30978819601_ed62ff562d_z.jpg)
Above: No EZ-PASS or Pay by Mail options
BELOW: I-86 was only a gleam back then.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8601/29239610736_e2c2d2344e_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LxNDzA)Signage on I-84 with future I-86 shields yet to be revealed. NYDOT is converting NY-17 to I-86. (https://flic.kr/p/LxNDzA) by mergingtraffic (https://www.flickr.com/photos/98731835@N05/), on Flickr
And updated real-time traffic times? WOW!
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8185/29255858135_ae3c4abc64_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LzeVna)I-95 SB. Bronx, NYC. (https://flic.kr/p/LzeVna) by mergingtraffic (https://www.flickr.com/photos/98731835@N05/), on Flickr
Quote from: US71 on April 03, 2017, 02:24:34 PM
Quote from: formulanone on April 03, 2017, 02:06:33 PM
Quote from: jbnv on April 03, 2017, 11:45:34 AM
Does this mean that we can post any Clearview sign? Given that Clearview didn't exist 20 years ago. :D
Posting a modern-spec South Carolina or North Dakota marker seems like a bit of a cheat.
Or Missouri I-49 ;)
Well, I'll post this, so anything goes:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F2siGtQo.jpg&hash=841757b244d114d6387b19d75cd09ef2cb349d84)
*ducks for cover*
Quote from: Mapmikey on April 02, 2017, 07:16:21 PM
QuoteApril 2nd, 2017: Post pictures of signs that contain the number 91 (as it has been 91 days since 2017 began).
A reused VA 91 cutout and a VA 91 marker heading onto its unpaved portion...
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vahighways.com%2Fcutouts%2Fimages%2Fva091lodi_01.jpg&hash=384aa912237e0a71b69446a75b06102998fcc5be)
That was gone when I drove the route last year.
QuoteApril 3, 2017: Signs of the (modern) times -- road signs that wouldn't have existed 20 or more years ago.
Exit numbers on California BGS
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7362/8796734416_8d24b6f7b5_b.jpg)
Posted by Raymond Yu on Flickr
It's officially after midnight here in Maine, so I'm excited to start one of the challenges for the first time! Today's challenge (April 4) is as follows...
QuoteApril 4: Post photos of signs that don't exist anymore (i.e. have since been replaced). Can be any sign that you yourself have a photo of and aren't limited to BGSs or route shield assemblies.
I'll start. Here were some old all-text button copy signs along the West Chester By-Pass (US 202/322) northbound at the PA 3 interchange in West Chester, PA. There used to be quite a few of these signs on and around the by-pass, but PennDOT replaced them with these Clearview signs (https://goo.gl/maps/E9it8RXrMzn) mounted on mono-tube brown colored gantries. Took this photo in March of 2011.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5291/5541396344_93289acc9d_z.jpg)
Old LeHay font "JUNCTION 179/180" unisign along US 1A southbound in Ellsworth, Maine (taken in April of 2013). About a year later, ME 180 was rerouted off of a concurrency with ME 179 when MaineDOT extended 180 south on a road parallel to 179 to US 1A. Google Maps on the location (https://goo.gl/maps/b5GMMnAPvxQ2). ME 180 used to use Mariaville Road in the north, then turned south onto ME 179 and ended at US 1A. I'm not sure if any of these old "JUNCTION" unisigns still remain, since the state has been actively replacing these old font signs on their state highways.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8526/8598495116_dbc0969ccd_z.jpg)
Delaware state-named I-95 shield along Lancaster Avenue (DE 48) in Wilmington, just before the intersection with Union Street (DE 2). There used to be a number of these shields along this stretch of Lancaster Avenue, but they've all been replaced with neutered shields sometime in the last few years. Took this photo in July of 2013.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2849/9476592352_89e4bfd4a3_z.jpg)
QuoteApril 4: Post photos of signs that don't exist anymore (i.e. have since been replaced). Can be any sign that you yourself have a photo of and aren't limited to BGSs or route shield assemblies.
Pre-roundabout US 9/NY 67 in Malta. April 15, 2001.
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Odd orange US 41 at Rattlesnake Hammond Road in Naples, Florida. March 26, 2004.
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One of many pictures I have of the signs at NY2/NY7/I-87 before the Exit 6 SPUI was built in Latham, New York. December 20, 2002.
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QuoteApril 4: Post photos of signs that don't exist anymore (i.e. have since been replaced). Can be any sign that you yourself have a photo of and aren't limited to BGSs or route shield assemblies.
This signal was at the the south vertex of the wye that used to exist between MN-101 (now CR-101) and CR-61. The whole thing was replaced with a roundabout in 2015. This picture is from May 2014.
(https://i.imgur.com/nShEEEJ.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/nShEEEJ.jpg)
This Spring St sign was purposely bent up to fit around the conduit on the pole. The utility lines have since been moved and the signs replaced (https://i.imgur.com/WWznB2b.jpg).
(https://i.imgur.com/5srL3vD.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/5srL3vD.jpg)
Long Island Expressway (I-495) west:
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The diagrammatic signs about entering and exiting the HOV lane are no longer used.
QuoteApril 4: Post photos of signs that don't exist anymore (i.e. have since been replaced). Can be any sign that you yourself have a photo of and aren't limited to BGSs or route shield assemblies.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8017/7678135030_87e1b2d404_z_d.jpg)
Scenic (now Alt) 412 in Oklahoma
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2750/4338548026_cd32a35749_z_d.jpg)
Oklahoma Circle Signs
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3019/2629472681_d8da030d22_z_d.jpg)
Arkansas I-40 Button copy
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2023/2259964006_36bc5081fe_d.jpg)
"outline" shields along I-20 in Louisiana
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2342/2150381805_c333637d93_z_d.jpg?zz=1)
Button Copy in Missouri (this, along US 169 at Kansas City)
QuoteApril 4: Post photos of signs that don't exist anymore (i.e. have since been replaced). Can be any sign that you yourself have a photo of and aren't limited to BGSs or route shield assemblies.
Here's a couple pictures of routes that have been decommissioned since I photographed them.
IA-192
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/311/32376815122_1c64145567_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Rk2D9o)
IA-US6-192WE (https://flic.kr/p/Rk2D9o) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
WI-123
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/2/1682/25906886705_6791321910_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FtiyQr)
WI-123-STN (https://flic.kr/p/FtiyQr) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote from: paulthemapguy on April 04, 2017, 09:39:07 AM
QuoteApril 4: Post photos of signs that don't exist anymore (i.e. have since been replaced). Can be any sign that you yourself have a photo of and aren't limited to BGSs or route shield assemblies.
Here's a couple pictures of routes that have been decommissioned since I photographed them.
Hmm, decommissioned routes seem a bit like cheating, but OTOH it fits the letter of the challenge, so I'll add this picture to my answer: the western terminus of former MN-232 just outside of the town of Palisade. (It's now part of CR-3.)
(https://i.imgur.com/HQoQiSh.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/HQoQiSh.jpg)
QuoteApril 4: Post photos of signs that don't exist anymore (i.e. have since been replaced). Can be any sign that you yourself have a photo of and aren't limited to BGSs or route shield assemblies.
This sign was removed last time I saw it - Brooker, FL - February 2012:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7194/6940956093_3f1ab3a358_o.jpg)
Photo from August 2011 - removed in 2013:
(https://farm7.staticflickr.com/6004/5916779748_8685ea5354_b.jpg)
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on April 04, 2017, 10:11:21 AM
Hmm, decommissioned routes seem a bit like cheating, but OTOH it fits the letter of the challenge, so I'll add this picture to my answer: the western terminus of former MN-232 just outside of the town of Palisade. (It's now part of CR-3.)
If the challenge is written in vague enough language to include decommissioned routes, then ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
If it makes you feel any better, I know from evidence that the WI-123 signage has all been taken down.
QuoteApril 4: Post photos of signs that don't exist anymore (i.e. have since been replaced). Can be any sign that you yourself have a photo of and aren't limited to BGSs or route shield assemblies.
My photo from 6/4/2016:
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Replaced (GSV (https://www.google.com/maps/@33.9444354,-84.5103396,3a,75y,134.38h,83.04t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sPK6cAuR3hDIEF5dwxjhDqg!2e0!7i13312!8i6656)) by a new-style E(M) sign as of December 2016 (though they kept the now out-of-date GA 120 Loop shield; this has been regular GA 120 for several years now).
QuoteApril 4: Post photos of signs that don't exist anymore (i.e. have since been replaced). Can be any sign that you yourself have a photo of and aren't limited to BGSs or route shield assemblies.
Eastern terminus of I-94 and I-69 in Port Huron, MI. The freeway was rebuilt and the interchange redesigned in 2011 and 2012. When this was finished and opened, dozens of M-25-bound motorists a day found themselves on the Blue Water Bridge into Canada because they insisted on following their not-yet-updated GPSs and ignoring three sets of overhead signs clearly indicating the new ramp to M-25 is now to the right.
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Niles, MI. Photo taken in 2011, I think. Business US-31 has since been decommissioned and this section is now an extension of M-139. Business US-12 has also been decommissioned. This sign has been replaced by a simple one-shield assembly indicating that M-139 turns to the right here.
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Michigan's previous border signs before changing to the godawful "Pure Michigan," which has mutated from an advertising slogan into a freaking cultlike mantra.
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QuoteApril 5, 2017
Challenge: Post official highway signs denoting physiographic features other than waterbodies or watersheds.
Examples could be mountain peaks, valleys, forests/woodlands, deserts, islands, etc.
New York Thruway (I-87) northbound just past exit 15A:
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QuoteApril 5, 2017
Challenge: Post official highway signs denoting physiographic features other than waterbodies or watersheds.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4096/4794259105_a98797b68a_z_d.jpg)
US 71 Near Milo, Missouri
QuoteApril 5, 2017
Challenge: Post official highway signs denoting physiographic features other than waterbodies or watersheds.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2867/33672307565_0ee32ee4bc.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TivnUZ)
(Avery Island isn't actually an island, but a massive salt dome.)
Quote from: dgolub on April 05, 2017, 09:33:15 AM
New York Thruway (I-87) northbound just past exit 15A:
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Quote from: US71 on April 05, 2017, 09:44:24 AM
QuoteApril 5, 2017
Challenge: Post official highway signs denoting physiographic features other than waterbodies or watersheds.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4096/4794259105_a98797b68a_z_d.jpg)
US 71 Near Milo, Missouri
Hmm...these seem to be pointing to administrative entities that happen to be named for physiographic features, not to the features themselves. (A similar example would be if you had a sign pointing to, say, the city of Daytona Beach, which is not a physiographic feature.)
Say you're driving along and a mountain comes into view, and you wonder, "What mountain is that?" Then you see a sign identifying what mountain that is; that's what we're looking for. (I excluded waterbodies because river and stream crossings are very commonly marked in exactly this way.)
As a rule of thumb, the feature in question would typically be visible from the location of the sign (although it might not be visible in the photo).
QuoteApril 5, 2017
Challenge: Post official highway signs denoting physiographic features other than waterbodies or watersheds.
US 30 west of Schellsburg, PA
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4127/5010529640_1d987427b4_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/8CLgU5)
Bald Knob Summit (https://flic.kr/p/8CLgU5) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
I-68 at the Sideling Hill rock cut in MD
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4104/4999004933_5d801b2110_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/8BKd1e)Sideling Hill Elevation Sign (https://flic.kr/p/8BKd1e) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
I-77 at Flat Top, WV
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8168/7124616563_ee53f422f8_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/bRzwhB)
Flat Top - Elevation 3,252 ft. (https://flic.kr/p/bRzwhB) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
QuoteApril 6, 2017 challenge: State highways (or greater) concurrent/co-signed with county roads.
Iowa 210 and Story County Rd S27 in Maxwell
(https://i.imgur.com/LkH0nTn.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/LkH0nTn.jpg)
Iowa 117 and Jasper County Rd F48 in Colfax
(https://i.imgur.com/cWtGxi2.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/cWtGxi2.jpg)
QuoteApril 6, 2017 challenge: State highways (or greater) concurrent/co-signed with county roads.
Although there are numerous implied concurrencies of primary and secondary routes in Virginia, very few are co-signed together with reassurance. Here is a rare example.
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QuoteApril 6, 2017 challenge: State highways (or greater) concurrent/co-signed with county roads.
Hwy 7 is concurrent with Waterloo RR 55 from the Conestoga Parkway to just east of Fountain St (in Kitchener and Breslau, ON)
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QuoteApril 6, 2017 challenge: State highways (or greater) concurrent/co-signed with county roads.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4104/5010655458_5b830b55f0_z_d.jpg)
Near Branson, MO
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2532/3960713259_62d7a965d0_z_d.jpg)
Worthington, MN
QuoteApril 6, 2017 challenge: State highways (or greater) concurrent/co-signed with county roads.
In New York, this really isn't all that uncommon. Here's North Road (NY 27/Suffolk CR 39) on Long Island:
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Here's one north of Mio, Michigan (it should be "F-32"):
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CR 561 and US 27 near Clermont, Florida:
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Quote from: US71 on April 06, 2017, 08:39:58 AM
QuoteApril 6, 2017 challenge: State highways (or greater) concurrent/co-signed with county roads.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4104/5010655458_5b830b55f0_z_d.jpg)
Near Branson, MO
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2532/3960713259_62d7a965d0_z_d.jpg)
Worthington, MN
I like the look of that brown county route marker. Are they all like that there, or is there something special about that route? Second, that Buisness Loop 90 doesn't really count because it's not a state highway (well, it
was part of MN-266 many years ago), but I'll allow it :D
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on April 06, 2017, 09:45:17 AM
Quote from: US71 on April 06, 2017, 08:39:58 AM
QuoteApril 6, 2017 challenge: State highways (or greater) concurrent/co-signed with county roads.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4104/5010655458_5b830b55f0_z_d.jpg)
Near Branson, MO
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2532/3960713259_62d7a965d0_z_d.jpg)
Worthington, MN
I like the look of that brown county route marker. Are they all like that there, or is there something special about that route? Second, that Buisness Loop 90 doesn't really count because it's not a state highway (well, it was part of MN-266 many years ago), but I'll allow it :D
the Taney 165 is just a dark blue almost purple, not brown. The don't normally sign county roads this way, but it's somehow connected to US 65. BL 90 isn't necessarily a state highway, but probably ranks higher :p
QuoteApril 6, 2017 challenge: State highways (or greater) concurrent/co-signed with county roads.
Both of mine come from Wisconsin. WI-179
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5033/29462212173_fc34260d8b_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LTtxep)WI-179B (https://flic.kr/p/LTtxep) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
WI-126 near its northern end.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8469/29462950714_0fe235953a_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LTxjLS)WI-126-N (https://flic.kr/p/LTxjLS) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote from: US71 on April 06, 2017, 10:18:49 AM
the Taney 165 is just a dark blue almost purple, not brown. The don't normally sign county roads this way, but it's somehow connected to US 65.
Could've fooled me, that picture definitely makes it look brown. Would be cool, though, if the color were used on purpose for historic or scenic highways, or somesuch.
QuoteApril 7th Challenge => Post pictures of three-lane roads (which are also known as 2+1 roads, or roads with alternating passing lanes):
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2841/33845228936_6639afb01f_c.jpg)
I have many pictures, but for some reason Flickr is not letting me upload
anything right now. Hang tight.
It's working again now. sorry for being a clusterclown.
This street-view picture will later be replaced by three high-quality pictures of my own. Hang tight.
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on April 06, 2017, 11:43:15 AM
Quote from: US71 on April 06, 2017, 10:18:49 AM
the Taney 165 is just a dark blue almost purple, not brown. The don't normally sign county roads this way, but it's somehow connected to US 65.
Could've fooled me, that picture definitely makes it look brown. Would be cool, though, if the color were used on purpose for historic or scenic highways, or somesuch.
Like this?
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8017/7678135030_87e1b2d404_d.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2334/2249201793_1164af02be_d.jpg)
Though I've yet to see any county "scenic"
CT 82 westbound near its western terminus:
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QuoteApril 7th Challenge => Post pictures of three-lane roads (which are also known as 2+1 roads, or roads with alternating passing lanes):
I bet you didn't expect a Midwestern state like Indiana to kick off this challenge. This is IN-56 (clearly) at the start of an uphill section leading westward away from the Ohio River.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3881/32772754032_deb9c2fdac_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RW1VZj)
IN-056-156WR (https://flic.kr/p/RW1VZj) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteApril 7th Challenge => Post pictures of three-lane roads (which are also known as 2+1 roads, or roads with alternating passing lanes)
Intercourse, PA (PA 340/772)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7266/7633357156_f901ec1bd6_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/cCwX99)
Intercourse, PA (https://flic.kr/p/cCwX99) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Chambersburg, PA (US 30)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4109/5010536468_f30d363ab6_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/8CLiVN)
US 30 descending toward Chambersburg, PA (https://flic.kr/p/8CLiVN) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Gettysburg, PA (US 30)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5266/5694275286_0331215c9c_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/9FbDE7)
US 30 (York Rd) eastbound (https://flic.kr/p/9FbDE7) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Quote from: adventurernumber1 on April 07, 2017, 12:00:28 AM
April 7th Challenge => Post pictures of three-lane roads (which are also known as 2+1 roads, or roads with alternating passing lanes):
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Route 152 in between Fallston and Joppa, Maryland.
April 7th Challenge => Post pictures of three-lane roads (which are also known as 2+1 roads, or roads with alternating passing lanes):
Saddle Road (HI 200) on the Big Island, HI:
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April 8th challenge: Since the day is twice the month on today's date of 4/8... Post a pair of route shields at an intersection or multiplex of said routes, where one route number is twice the other.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8582/28965364425_99d405ebff_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/L8z4GV)
IL-026-US52ns (https://flic.kr/p/L8z4GV) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote
April 8th challenge: Since the day is twice the month on today's date of 4/8... Post a pair of route shields at an intersection or multiplex of said routes, where one route number is twice the other.
This was the final northern terminus of former MN-361 (now Pine CR-61). Picture from August 2011.
(https://i.imgur.com/tiVrDmK.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/tiVrDmK.jpg)
Quote
April 8th challenge: Since the day is twice the month on today's date of 4/8... Post a pair of route shields at an intersection or multiplex of said routes, where one route number is twice the other.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2608/4223611291_28b93aac02_z_d.jpg)
OK 10 and OK 20 with US 59)at Jay Oklahoma
Quote from: jmd41280 on April 07, 2017, 11:23:00 PM
QuoteApril 7th Challenge => Post pictures of three-lane roads (which are also known as 2+1 roads, or roads with alternating passing lanes)
Gettysburg, PA (US 30)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5266/5694275286_0331215c9c_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/9FbDE7)
US 30 (York Rd) eastbound (https://flic.kr/p/9FbDE7) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Where were all the shots like this during the long-lens photography Challenge? :-D
Quote
April 8th challenge: Since the day is twice the month on today's date of 4/8... Post a pair of route shields at an intersection or multiplex of said routes, where one route number is twice the other.
I don't have any. This is the closest I can come:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/261/31963349562_1185a19069.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QGuweQ)
Quote
April 8th challenge: Since the day is twice the month on today's date of 4/8... Post a pair of route shields at an intersection or multiplex of said routes, where one route number is twice the other.
I can offer the examples of the first two such matches (though the first isn't quite at the intersection). Can anyone continue with a 3/6 as a little sub-challenge?
Right near the US 1/US 2 junction in Houlton, Maine. August 7, 2014.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20140807%2Fsouthus1tous2tous2a.jpg&hash=5b8246984d114e6b662d0227d8067086db080df9)
Maryland 2 and Maryland 4 near Prince Frederick. May 25, 2005.
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Another one
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/2/1442/25740983130_0371f17bb9_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FdDgtY)
IMG_2933 (https://flic.kr/p/FdDgtY) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote from: US71 on March 27, 2017, 11:35:41 PM
Quote from: jbnv on March 27, 2017, 08:58:12 AM
March 27, 2017 Stretch or squeeze that text!
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2284/2285231896_a26cdc8bfd_z_d.jpg?zz=1)
Best I can do
This is old, but that's not actually squeezed–that's Series A!
Oh, um, I seem to have stumbled into this thread on April 9 before a new challenge has been posted. I don't know if this one has been done yet, but:
April 9: Road sign-style signs being used for something other than directing traffic on a road. Must be used as a sign (so nothing like using a sign to seal a hole in a fence or as a ramp or something). Examples: identifying a building or state DOT facility, advertising (so long as it's close enough that you could mistake it for a bona fide road sign), wayfinding in the hallways inside a building, signs directed at pedestrians in a rest area, etc.
For example, button copy can take the place of your pastor:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FUjWstQJ.jpg&hash=ffd60fa938ce3f90bc0f40873f4755f0338b1c70)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FIb7g8OY.jpg&hash=c6870419b173c2efeb61be3e4a887872f34e9444)
QuoteApril 9: Road sign-style signs being used for something other than directing traffic on a road. Must be used as a sign (so nothing like using a sign to seal a hole in a fence or as a ramp or something). Examples: identifying a building or state DOT facility, advertising (so long as it's close enough that you could mistake it for a bona fide road sign), wayfinding in the hallways inside a building, signs directed at pedestrians in a rest area, etc.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3632/3678659848_15af2ceb90_z_d.jpg)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5518/14029776528_7256fabb5a_z_d.jpg)
QuoteApril 9: Road sign-style signs being used for something other than directing traffic on a road. Must be used as a sign (so nothing like using a sign to seal a hole in a fence or as a ramp or something). Examples: identifying a building or state DOT facility, advertising (so long as it's close enough that you could mistake it for a bona fide road sign), wayfinding in the hallways inside a building, signs directed at pedestrians in a rest area, etc.
I just took a picture that would be perfect for this. This is a sign mounted in the hallway of IDOT's district 3 headquarters, directing people to certain rooms.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2915/33251041640_1e10b31ded_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SEhheo)
20170324_114221 (https://flic.kr/p/SEhheo) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteApril 9: Road sign-style signs being used for something other than directing traffic on a road. Must be used as a sign (so nothing like using a sign to seal a hole in a fence or as a ramp or something). Examples: identifying a building or state DOT facility, advertising (so long as it's close enough that you could mistake it for a bona fide road sign), wayfinding in the hallways inside a building, signs directed at pedestrians in a rest area, etc.
At a Louisiana rest stop:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/2/1574/25081535041_28cd5f2a83.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Ednqxk)
Squeezed text (https://flic.kr/p/Ednqxk) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
I have quite a few!
The Pit Stop convenience store in Weedsport has road-themed signs in the store. Some of them can be seen in this picture:
(https://s3-media3.fl.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/J91OGDNTHvTyvCa1-qdKQw/o.jpg)
Here's a picture from Steve's MA US 44 page (http://www.alpsroads.net/roads/ma/us_44):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alpsroads.net%2Froads%2Fma%2Fus_44%2Feglobe.jpg&hash=2b8909895a9050e6993443b9a967c00726f91d06)
These next pictures are ones I took myself:
This sign was in Destiny USA in Syracuse when the expansion opened:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmjr1990.1apps.com%2FAARoads%2FDestiny%2520USA%2520Drive%2520Mock%2520Sign.jpeg&hash=d0269665bf68ed5b6d0b9322372ea85c3bc3a617)
I looked at the sign up close, and it looked to be MUTCD compliant
These signs are for people crossing a service road at Darien Lake from the theme park to the Performing Arts Center:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmjr1990.1apps.com%2FAARoads%2FDarien%2520Lake%2520Service%2520Road%2520Crossing.jpeg&hash=d16e936b2a2d36c578ec7702457e5077c919849c)
This sign is in the Broome County transit center in Binghamton:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmjr1990.1apps.com%2FAARoads%2FBroome%2520County%2520Transit%2520Center%2520Sign.jpeg&hash=a0b3dc7071bc18303331180f2115c92a58bfce42)
This one might not count for the challenge:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmjr1990.1apps.com%2FAARoads%2FStay%2520Awake%2520Poster.jpeg&hash=ae0d0050edff83b776267729c9e0a9c62a7d945d)
I saw it in a service plaza on the Thruway coming back from Darien Lake the same night as the picture above
QuoteApril 10, 2017 Challenge: Warning flags (real flags or metal look-a-likes) attached to signs other than speed limit signs.
Flags drawing attention to the road leading to IA-316 South in Runnells after 316 was turned back within the city itself
(https://i.imgur.com/eGVUJ3Q.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/eGVUJ3Q.jpg)
QuoteApril 10, 2017 Challenge: Warning flags (real flags or metal look-a-likes) attached to signs other than speed limit signs.
Road Construction during the US 71/I-49 upgrade
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1058/4725223245_05879c17bb_d.jpg)
QuoteApril 10, 2017 Challenge: Warning flags (real flags or metal look-a-likes) attached to signs other than speed limit signs.
An old photo from Gibson City, IL
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8571/28659896760_d9ae9f5f19_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KEzsP3)
IL-009-047NN (https://flic.kr/p/KEzsP3) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteApril 10, 2017 Challenge: Warning flags (real flags or metal look-a-likes) attached to signs other than speed limit signs.
Unfolded signs with flags attached for a temporary truck inspection station at a rest area along I-87 (Adirondack Northway) southbound near Glens Falls, NY. These were taken on August of 2011.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/7/6222/6325859369_9969f8111e_z.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/7/6060/6326612466_f9c2cf29fe_z.jpg)
April 11, 2017 Challenge: Let's get ugly. Ugly /Misshapen shields, ugly fonts
LA 1 at Shreveport
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3173/2474628761_f82d6b129f_z_d.jpg)
AR 178 near Flippin
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3219/2283115760_b8ff7dd921_z_d.jpg?zz=1)
MO 150 and MO 7
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2708/5864706048_86f29b2c9a_z_d.jpg)
Quote from: US71 on April 11, 2017, 09:59:32 AM
April 11, 2017 Challenge: Let's get ugly. Ugly /Misshapen shields, ugly fonts
These fortunately didn't last long on the Northway in Latham, New York. June 25, 2009.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20090625%2Fexit6.jpg&hash=20f4a825d5c309e4daa4d064ff4ea2e51a0d9f64)
Quote from: US71 on April 11, 2017, 09:59:32 AM
April 11, 2017 Challenge: Let's get ugly. Ugly /Misshapen shields, ugly fonts
In before the peanut gallery posts its entire collection of Clearview signs.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3746/13022381453_347fd6ab0f.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/kQK7ja)
Ugly US 51 Sign (https://flic.kr/p/kQK7ja) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8418/30035714921_45597e648e.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ML9TBP)
Ugly LA 39/47 Route Signs (https://flic.kr/p/ML9TBP) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7757/28076454762_8ff5376e42.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JM2aQf)
LA 1186 Route Sign with ugly LA 107 detour sign (https://flic.kr/p/JM2aQf) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
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April 11, 2017 Challenge: Let's get ugly. Ugly /Misshapen shields, ugly fonts
Somewhere, there's a backstory to this sign:
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2868/33807640532_446e1841db_b.jpg)
Quote from: formulanone on April 11, 2017, 02:08:23 PM
Quote
April 11, 2017 Challenge: Let's get ugly. Ugly /Misshapen shields, ugly fonts
Somewhere, there's a backstory to this sign:
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2868/33807640532_446e1841db_b.jpg)
Contractor or county install is my guess
Quote from: formulanone on April 11, 2017, 02:08:23 PM
Somewhere, there's a backstory to this sign:
[extremely non-standard FL 100 marker]
The unexplained hand-drawn circle-ish shape is what really completes it.
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April 11, 2017 Challenge: Let's get ugly. Ugly /Misshapen shields, ugly fonts
Lean that state shape back (and squeeze some text, at least on the 53). Both from Winder, GA:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fnumbers%2Fga211.jpg&hash=a9d7c0e6bab39a9505cac3c82013426682ef6f6f)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fstreets%2Fathens.jpg&hash=1ba96c4999d38cde3cfba5c9a9a02c7afbe65844)
QuoteApril 11, 2017 Challenge: Let's get ugly. Ugly /Misshapen shields, ugly fonts
I posted these Sibley County
creations monstrosities in the good/bad/ugly sign thread, but they definitely fit this challenge, too. Wide shield outlines on square blanks with absurd spacing between the digits. I just don't get it.
(https://i.imgur.com/qLEsmjn.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/qLEsmjn.jpg)
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on April 11, 2017, 04:53:00 PM
QuoteApril 11, 2017 Challenge: Let's get ugly. Ugly /Misshapen shields, ugly fonts
I posted these Sibley County creations in the good/bad/ugly sign thread, but they definitely fit this challenge, too.
(https://i.imgur.com/qLEsmjn.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/qLEsmjn.jpg)
Look better if the numbers were closer together
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April 11, 2017 Challenge: Let's get ugly. Ugly /Misshapen shields, ugly fonts
Old, but misshapen. This is (possibly were) along US 1/2 in Houlton, Maine, at the north end of the concurrency.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/293/19877719214_4749d2451d_z.jpg)
Also in Maine, but much newer. The first is on US 1A in Hampden, and the second on US 2 in Bangor, next to the Eastern Maine Medical Center. This style of shield is unfortunately pretty common throughout the state.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3738/13613176783_5ebd3c52bd_z.jpg)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3724/13613141815_c93dd05429_z.jpg)
Quote from: formulanone on April 11, 2017, 02:08:23 PM
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April 11, 2017 Challenge: Let's get ugly. Ugly /Misshapen shields, ugly fonts
Somewhere, there's a backstory to this sign:
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2868/33807640532_446e1841db_b.jpg)
I have a picture of that. I posted on the Florida thread before. Very hideous!
LGMS428
QuoteApril 12, 2017 challenge: Snow south of the 37th parallel. When you post your photo, mention where the photo was taken. (And obviously, it must be a road-related photo.)
QuoteApril 12, 2017 challenge: Snow south of the 37th parallel. When you post your photo, mention where the photo was taken. (And obviously, it must be a road-related photo.)
Hammond, LA.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7361/11974115893_29b8a5a7f9_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/jf7tu2)
Louisiana Snow 2008-12-11 (https://flic.kr/p/jf7tu2) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
Houston, TX.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3747/11974291484_49ddcd1071_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/jf8nFs)
Houston Snow 2009-12-04 (https://flic.kr/p/jf8nFs) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
QuoteApril 12, 2017 challenge: Snow south of the 37th parallel. When you post your photo, mention where the photo was taken. (And obviously, it must be a road-related photo.)
Decatur, Alabama:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/475/19532452295_49d80bc540_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/vL1VyT)
QuoteApril 12, 2017 challenge: Snow south of the 37th parallel. When you post your photo, mention where the photo was taken. (And obviously, it must be a road-related photo.)
Decatur, Georgia (crossover from the Street Sign Name Game thread):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fstreets%2Fchurch.jpg&hash=cf58b0120780e15035fcaa48645025bbeb2f12fa)
Quote from: 1 on April 12, 2017, 05:22:35 AM
QuoteApril 12, 2017 challenge: Snow south of the 37th parallel. When you post your photo, mention where the photo was taken. (And obviously, it must be a road-related photo.)
Antarctica. :bigass:
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/88/South_Pole_Traverse_June_2006.jpg/512px-South_Pole_Traverse_June_2006.jpg) (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3ASouth_Pole_Traverse_June_2006.jpg)
South Pole Traverse June 2006 (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3ASouth_Pole_Traverse_June_2006.jpg) [Public domain], by Peter Rejcek, The Antarctic Sun, U.S. Antarctic Program, from Wikimedia Commons
QuoteApril 12, 2017 challenge: Snow south of the 37th parallel. When you post your photo, mention where the photo was taken. (And obviously, it must be a road-related photo.)
Is that 37th North or 37th South?
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2708/4338216046_e702805dda_z_d.jpg)
State Line Road Fort Smith, AR / Arkoma, OK
QuoteApril 13, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of signs or markers in the field that show a route number, but are intended primarily for internal or official use.
Examples would be NY's or VT's reference markers (or the bridge markers in Monroe County, NY), PA's LRS markers, CA's bridge/structure ID signs, and so forth. Better still, find something more obscure!
Here's a picture I took of an old NY 31B reference marker:
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/44/NY_31B_Reference_Marker.jpeg/576px-NY_31B_Reference_Marker.jpeg)
QuoteApril 13, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of signs or markers in the field that show a route number, but are intended primarily for internal or official use.
You mean things like this?
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/400/31562949101_34c2701418_b.jpg)
QuoteApril 13, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of signs or markers in the field that show a route number, but are intended primarily for internal or official use.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8456/29739272286_2c8fbd66a5_z_d.jpg)
Section/Mileage, this along AR 77,
QuoteApril 14, 2017
Challenge: Since today's date (4/14) is a palindrome, post a photo of any road/street sign that contains a palindrome. Numbers and words are both acceptable.
I went with I-35 Exit 232 A on the Johnson/Wyandotte, KS, County line. The 232 is separated from the "A" so it is considered to be on its own. If it read "232A", it would be all one, and therefore not the same forward and backward.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FG3ezdNv.jpg&hash=aba317eed3c99981900a57673d95fa0acaa622b4)
QuoteApril 14, 2017
Challenge: Since today's date (4/14) is a palindrome, post a photo of any road/street sign that contains a palindrome. Numbers and words are both acceptable.
Let's see if anyone can top this one.
(https://i.imgur.com/62Nqde1.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/62Nqde1.jpg)
QuoteApril 14, 2017
Challenge: Since today's date (4/14) is a palindrome, post a photo of any road/street sign that contains a palindrome. Numbers and words are both acceptable.
My favorite palindrome sign in Superior, Wisconsin. July 12, 2003.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20030712%2Fus53i535wi35.jpg&hash=ce5ae04941aafb95f4790c01e5bc358d77b94ca6)
QuoteApril 14, 2017
Challenge: Since today's date (4/14) is a palindrome, post a photo of any road/street sign that contains a palindrome. Numbers and words are both acceptable.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/371/31270400864_9288b7228f.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PDfYJu)
by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
QuoteApril 14, 2017
Challenge: Since today's date (4/14) is a palindrome, post a photo of any road/street sign that contains a palindrome. Numbers and words are both acceptable.
In keeping with the spirit:
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7469/15568614250_16652081ed_d.jpg)
Yellville, AR
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3751/11428697865_a4f61c3fe3_z_d.jpg)
Gloster, LA
QuoteApril 14, 2017
Challenge: Since today's date (4/14) is a palindrome, post a photo of any road/street sign that contains a palindrome. Numbers and words are both acceptable.
Here's just 3 of my 3-digit palindromes (I couldn't find any word palindromes).
VT 242 (near North Troy)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FTNFoDzW.jpg&hash=7a7d6384f80bebfbcad4e151865c91f974d48e08)
Hwy 141
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F6Yqzdp9.jpg&hash=2115b361a590441101c3340222d9ec3e14303d5c)
The 404
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FOTZZaQw.jpg&hash=e5f800ebf5dea50a98b663710ebccd3cc69cdaea)
QuoteApril 14, 2017
Challenge: Since today's date (4/14) is a palindrome, post a photo of any road/street sign that contains a palindrome. Numbers and words are both acceptable.
Feels like a bit of a cheat, with a palindrome repeated to form a larger palindrome on the bottom row. Avon, Connecticut. September 12, 2009.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20090912%2Fus44ct10us202.jpg&hash=c90b0279a9377aefe386c77b2281c9c601f0abed)
New York Thruway (I-87) northbound at NY 303:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Flocalhost%2Fstates%2Fny%2Fnyinter%2Fi87%2Ffullsize%2Fthruway%2F87n12_04.jpg&hash=ed47e077595265d1baf9a221569b55ca228588a3)
QuoteApril 14, 2017
Challenge: Since today's date (4/14) is a palindrome, post a photo of any road/street sign that contains a palindrome. Numbers and words are both acceptable.
Each of the 122 shields form a palindrome when combined with the 221 shield but not the case when looking at all 3 shields en masse...
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vahighways.com%2Fva-ends%2Fbannered%2Fbus122_nt.jpg&hash=fb0f9fa50208426d04a08feb6c1a0e3b29f83ba6)
QuoteApril 14, 2017
Challenge: Since today's date (4/14) is a palindrome, post a photo of any road/street sign that contains a palindrome. Numbers and words are both acceptable.
US 431 at AL 134 in Headland:
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/594/22698539128_3fdb8f23a0_b.jpg)
Seems we should have a "414" sign, so here's a non-standard county route sign in Texas:
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5609/31310587806_e69f56b926_b.jpg)
QuoteApril 14, 2017
Challenge: Since today's date (4/14) is a palindrome, post a photo of any road/street sign that contains a palindrome. Numbers and words are both acceptable.
US 19 at WV 16/61 (Oak Hill, WV)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8016/7124640779_154638905e_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/bRzDu8)
Palindromes are Wild (US 19 @ WV Routes 16 & 61) (https://flic.kr/p/bRzDu8) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
FL A1A (Jacksonville, FL)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8004/7104493467_bdbd83d937_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/bPNooF)
FL Routes A1A & 105 (https://flic.kr/p/bPNooF) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
I-79 approaching WV 131 (Bridgeport, WV)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7112/7124705087_c44efbba9b_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/bRzYAT)
I-79 near WV Route 131 (https://flic.kr/p/bRzYAT) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
QuoteApril 14, 2017
Challenge: Since today's date (4/14) is a palindrome, post a photo of any road/street sign that contains a palindrome. Numbers and words are both acceptable.
12021
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7502/27183324035_cdd0e81179_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Hq6DbB)
IL-021-120NNA (https://flic.kr/p/Hq6DbB) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteApril 15, 2017
Challenge: Since many Americans think about money on April 15 for some reason, post signs with the word "gold" somewhere on them.
I-75 in Naples, Florida, soon after the opening of the new Golden Gate Parkway exit. July 27, 2007.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20070727%2Fexit105.jpg&hash=58cc99b2c09140d558aa2ce488f2c6043674bb78)
I-95 in North Carolina. August 4, 2010.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20100804%2Fexit145.jpg&hash=365638184327ca1d6f6fbb4639d318748dbad134)
I-70 in Colorado. March 6, 2013.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20130306%2Fexit244.jpg&hash=d7dff5a9edceee9d859f9abed76d18bfb7f49089)
QuoteApril 15, 2017
Challenge: Since many Americans think about money on April 15 for some reason, post signs with the word "gold" somewhere on them.
Golden City, MO
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4116/4790359907_50009cdb78_d.jpg)
QuoteApril 15, 2017
Challenge: Since many Americans think about money on April 15 for some reason, post signs with the word "gold" somewhere on them.
I-684 northbound:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcoastroads.com%2Fstates%2Fny%2Fnyinter%2Fi684%2Ffullsize%2F684n06_02.jpg&hash=e76c596bdfb681ad73f5d167577e8b8692de8146)
QuoteApril 15, 2017
Challenge: Since many Americans think about money on April 15 for some reason, post signs with the word "gold" somewhere on them.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.crosscountryroads.com%2Fimages%2Fgeorgia%2Fi75sb%2FIMG_0994.JPG&hash=a6ae9edf43c1537c9f964420bce9178979341bba)
From crosscountryroads.com
QuoteApril 15, 2017
Challenge: Since many Americans think about money on April 15 for some reason, post signs with the word "gold" somewhere on them.
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I would have gone with the word "liberty" to make a subtle political statement, but that's just me.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/355/31993585691_bd456cee48.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QKauop)
I-210 Eastbound Exit 3 (https://flic.kr/p/QKauop) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
QuoteApril 15, 2017
Challenge: Since many Americans think about money on April 15 for some reason, post signs with the word "gold" somewhere on them.
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SR 604 Orange County
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vahighways.com%2Fplacenames%2Flocal%2Fgoldhill-us15.jpg&hash=ae61de96158dc2575a53212bde15e608b3e46800)
US 15 Buckingham County, photo by Adam Froehlig
QuoteApril 15, 2017
Challenge: Since many Americans think about money on April 15 for some reason, post signs with the word "gold" somewhere on them.
Looks like my second attempt at posting a challenge is more popular than my first was. Here are a couple more golds from my collection.
Downtown Fairbanks. June 18, 2001.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20010618%2Fmile1523.jpg&hash=38ce89f4e2512ae9dc924dd9084cfe20e62824f3)
I-95 in Maine. December 26, 2003.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20031226%2Fmetpke1965.jpg&hash=6e517f698e2dedeee9814836ea2c39963e8c89f8)
US 84 entering Cairo, Georgia. July 19, 2007. And I should be able to claim some sort of bonus points for getting Jackie Robinson into our game on Jackie Robinson Day in MLB.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20070719%2Fjackie.jpg&hash=98cb149e3e92d1a4d65200abfb5ca643577ef305)
QuoteApril 16: Routes that are someone's username here.
This list may not be complete. The number in parentheses is the number of posts that the user has; no number means the post count is high enough for that person to be an established member. More established members are preferred to zero-posters.
US 175 (0)
US 19 (2)
US 41
US 81 (110)
US-175 (11)
us101 (0)
US12 (56)
us175 (33)
us43 (1)
US71
US81
us98 (1)
i-215 (2)
I-39
I-50 (0)
I-90 (14, but currently active)
I-95 Pennsylvania (0)
SR669 (7)
route29 (30)
route56
route93 (2)
route_82 (76)
M86
A200 (1, not to be confused with the banned user)
QuoteApril 16: Routes that are someone's username here.
Avoiding the obvious:
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7218/6882243136_65eb92d5fd_z_d.jpg)
QuoteApril 16: Routes that are someone's username here.
Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90) westbound:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcoastroads.com%2Fstates%2Fma%2Fmainter%2Fi90%2Ffullsize%2F90w15_07.jpg&hash=103747a7dfbe04b5c32b6bf6c16ad8a173254243)
Quote from: 1 on April 16, 2017, 09:25:22 AM
QuoteApril 16: Routes that are someone's username here.
New exit signage for US 71. This is I-220 in Shreveport, LA
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170416/0acb407d2cbce62af5d6d811a2e7c3b4.jpg)
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Hey 1, you forgot about me, though I can understand that since my username isn't as obvious as the other ones posted. I named myself after the concurrency of highways 7 and 8 between Stratford and Kitchener, ON.
QuoteApril 16: Routes that are someone's username here.
Here's a picture for Hwy 7/8 near New Hamburg, ON
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I'll post this one taken from the 400 as "route93". The proper names are highway 93 and county road 93, but some people might say route 93.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FRYDNpru.jpg&hash=362a0eec82ad34fd118722392040625a4671575f)
QuoteApril 16: Routes that are someone's username here.
Route56
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8848/29592203535_8e85086076_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/M5XM8M)
US 422/PA Route 56 multiplex - Indiana, PA (https://flic.kr/p/M5XM8M) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
QuoteApril 16: Routes that are someone's username here.
Here's an "SR669":
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3758/32517702600_2f5f4e850c_b.jpg)
You should be able to find my username on some welcome signage!
Quote from: empirestate on April 16, 2017, 05:46:44 PM
You should be able to find my username on some welcome signage!
Here you go:
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/715/30837086864_16078de58e_b.jpg)
It's not a route but it has my name on it. I cheated a little.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8696/16410988504_f77e6754fe_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/r1bB8E)Old all text sign. Throgs Neck section of the Bronx, NY. (https://flic.kr/p/r1bB8E) by mergingtraffic (https://www.flickr.com/photos/98731835@N05/), on Flickr
QuoteApril 16: Routes that are someone's username here.
US 71 (southern terminus at that):
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8527/29367800304_9f4bc5a9ff.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LK8DSy)
US 71 Exit Sign (https://flic.kr/p/LK8DSy) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
US 98:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2817/33344646446_9153c173e5.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SNy2Fm)
US 98 and MS 24 Exit Sign (https://flic.kr/p/SNy2Fm) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
Route 93:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5299/29368709203_72bdcb2695.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LKdj4e)
LA 93/98 Roundabout (https://flic.kr/p/LKdj4e) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
Quote from: jbnv on April 16, 2017, 08:39:35 PM
QuoteApril 16: Routes that are someone's username here.
US 71 (southern terminus at that):
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8527/29367800304_9f4bc5a9ff.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LK8DSy)
US 71 Exit Sign (https://flic.kr/p/LK8DSy) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
Technically, my southern
origin if you're on 190 :bigass:
Quote from: US71 on April 16, 2017, 08:56:22 PM
Quote from: jbnv on April 16, 2017, 08:39:35 PM
US 71 (southern terminus at that):
Technically, my southern origin if you're on 190 :bigass:
I was actually thinking about whether "terminus" was the right word here.
11:10 eastern and no challenge posted?
How about this one...not sure if we'll get any photos:
April 17: Post any road sign that is a route number that is the same number as the area code it is in.
I don't have a CURRENT example of one, but up until 1999, Florida SR-407 was in area code 407. In that year, however, the Space Coast got a new area code: 321 (get it?).
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.southeastroads.com%2Fflorida500%2Ffl-528_eb_exit_037_05.jpg&hash=c9a102b7ed6a108a028bc91946bdf33028bfe3d8)
From alpsroads: All of Maine uses area code 207.
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No luck for Louisiana.
225: No highway.
318: In 337. (Was in 318 originally, but in the part that later became 337.)
337: No highway.
504: In 318.
985: In 225.
Apparently Mississippi 601 doesn't exist either.
Arkansas
479 Nope
501 Nope
870 Nope
Alabama just misses out on this one.
State Route 205 was in Area Code 205 until 1998. It's just over the border in Area Code 256 (which has AL 255, but there's no AL 256). There's no Route 334, no 938, and 659 (if it's even used) would sort of match the so-called secret number for I-59.
QuoteApril 17: Post any road sign that is a route number that is the same number as the area code it is in.
Ontario highway 807 (now renumbered as highway 622) is in the 807 area code of Northwestern Ontario. Here's a photo from Cameron Bevers' website TheKingsHighway.ca (http://www.thekingshighway.ca/)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thekingshighway.ca%2FIMAGES%2Fhwy807.jpg&hash=4827ce5db4143968b84a7d39e46e9b6aee45b282)
In Minnesota, only area codes 218 and 952 have corresponding routes: however, area code 218 is all of northern Minnesota, while US-218 is in the southeast, while 952 is an unsigned route also not in the correct area code (651). The other area codes (320, 507, 612, 651, 763) have never had corresponding routes.
In Iowa, only area code 319 ever had a corresponding route, but that former route was in the southwest part of the state, while the area code is in the east/southeast.
Nothing in Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio, Illinois, or Indiana.
There are a few that come close in my area, but none I'm aware of that matches. The area codes for Long Island are 516 and 631, but CR 516 and CR 631 are in New Jersey. There is NY 347 on Long Island and NJ 347 in South Jersey, but 347 is an area code for the outer boroughs of New York City.
Quote from: dgolub on April 17, 2017, 06:51:30 PM
There are a few that come close in my area, but none I'm aware of that matches. The area codes for Long Island are 516 and 631, but CR 516 and CR 631 are in New Jersey. There is NY 347 on Long Island and NJ 347 in South Jersey, but 347 is an area code for the outer boroughs of New York City.
There is probably a CR 609 somewhere within the 609 are code, but that would be the only example in NJ, downstate NY, or CT.
Unless you count 212th Street in Manhattan as a "numbered route".
(there was a thread about this at one point...)
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April 18, 2017: show some outsized sign gantries that support only one sign.
This one in Lake Mary, FL, spans 6 lanes, an entrance ramp, and a median...all told around 235 feet. For one BGS.
Can anyone beat that?
https://goo.gl/maps/pFZigTiRMs52
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FWO3L0u9.png&hash=6495cc413d66ae96aff47c50d8688adf89f74121)
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April 18, 2017: show some outsized sign gantries that support only one sign.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2412/2150840724_687474a3c0_z_d.jpg)
US 71/I-49 split at Pineville, MO
This one (https://www.google.com/maps/@43.0534124,-76.2588208,3a,66.8y,293.13h,91.91t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sKdPkx-eD8Lkr620cqrSzuA!2e0) has been around as long as I can remember, and I've always wondered why they bothered building a full sign bridge.
There used to be a long cantilever truss for an exit gore sign (https://www.google.com/maps/@43.1063815,-76.2909725,3a,75y,118.64h,87.56t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1smbBSVb7Ue95cY4ZgAgSHhg!2e0!7i3328!8i1664) on the Thruway eastbound at Exit 39, but it was removed during the 2008 reconstruction between exits 39 and 40. Since Street View isn't great, here's (https://www.flickr.com/photos/dougtone/4289444248) a picture on Doug's Flickr.
There are a couple current and former ones on I-690 as well. Here's (https://www.google.com/maps/@43.1117794,-76.2650131,3a,66.8y,299.97h,88.2t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sXZE2sTUYw5RIQVP1r8ldfw!2e0) one at Exit 4 westbound. At the other end of I-690, there used to be a gantry (https://www.flickr.com/photos/dougtone/5217056255) on the ramp from I-481 northbound. If I-690 had been completed, I assume this gantry would have more on it. The sign has since been moved to the bridge in the background. Lastly, there used to be a sign (photo 1 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/dougtone/4290765250), photo 2 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/dougtone/4290022397)) for the Exit 6 ramp just before the Exit 7 ramp. The back of the gantry can be seen on the left in this (https://www.flickr.com/photos/dougtone/4290022445) photo.
April 19, 2017: BGSs with a single shield, an arrow, maybe an exit tab, and nothing else.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/2/1181/615058614_c8f9a2d2aa_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WmkuS)
US 70 Exit (https://flic.kr/p/WmkuS) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
Quote from: jbnv on April 19, 2017, 08:55:03 AM
April 19, 2017: BGSs with a single shield, an arrow, maybe an exit tab, and nothing else.
It's a bit covered by the trees, but here's the Palisades Parkway northbound at the exit for NY 45:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcoastroads.com%2Fstates%2Fny%2Fnypark%2Fpalisades%2Ffullsize%2Fpipn12_4.jpg&hash=a3f79362b427000baa853697f04c14ba36fd0bfb)
Quote from: jbnv on April 19, 2017, 08:55:03 AM
April 19, 2017: BGSs with a single shield, an arrow, maybe an exit tab, and nothing else.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/566/21148308753_1fb5e8345f_z_d.jpg)
Future I-49 south of Ft Smith
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April 19, 2017: BGSs with a single shield, an arrow, maybe an exit tab, and nothing else.
I-40 westbound in Texas, just west of the Oklahoma state line.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/283/31322251693_c3e39f9cae_z.jpg)
Also on I-40 westbound, but this time it's just east of Tucumcari, New Mexico.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/597/31325205593_5b6f4eb99b_z.jpg)
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April 19, 2017: BGSs with a single shield, an arrow, maybe an exit tab, and nothing else.
On US43 southbound in Alabama
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5492/30724188755_fa6dc684f2_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NNZuUk)
IMG_6980 (https://flic.kr/p/NNZuUk) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote from: jbnv on April 19, 2017, 08:55:03 AM
April 19, 2017: BGSs with a single shield, an arrow, maybe an exit tab, and nothing else.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FS1uUiyq.jpg&hash=787fc523440cc83f53bd713fbe28365f14ac37df)
This happens to be a standard type of sign for Maryland freeways. This one is in Abingdon, Maryland, along I-95 north, about 25 miles northeast of downtown Baltimore. It's a three-quarter-cloverleaf interchange reconfigured in 2011. In its current configuration, Exit 77A serves both directions of the divided Maryland Route 24, while Exit 77B, one of the cloverleaf ramps, leads to a separate lane parallel to MD-24 then then becomes a ramp to MD-924 and Tollgate Road. 77A previously only served MD-24 south.
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April 19, 2017: BGSs with a single shield, an arrow, maybe an exit tab, and nothing else.
Exit 116 off I-35 in Iowa
(https://i.imgur.com/njCMoDq.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/njCMoDq.jpg)
QuoteApril 19, 2017: BGSs with a single shield, an arrow, maybe an exit tab, and nothing else.
Exit 17 off I-95 in Virginia
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FntAplQp.jpg&hash=1bd17594ec590b3552440f2231456fb707aeceeb)
East of Beaumont on I-10:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/564/32084213290_d1f96fede2_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QTaYPd)
Also, what about a sign with no shield at all?
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/567/31325206723_353991dcca_z.jpg)
This is on I-40 westbound in Quay County, New Mexico.
QuoteApril 19, 2017: BGSs with a single shield, an arrow, maybe an exit tab, and nothing else.
Who about arrow
s (plural)? This was taken on the 412 NB in Whitby, ON.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FEiH8mjw.jpg&hash=ed55df9a0db7a7a93cd7eaccb09a1b5320be7590)
EDIT: Here's another one of Hwy 7, but with only one arrow. This is on Wellington St in Kitchener, ON
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FpZbbDCc.jpg&hash=ad361d0cd84d535fbcb30c86eb4e9fc510bed721)
QuoteApril 19, 2017: BGSs with a single shield, an arrow, maybe an exit tab, and nothing else.
More that I took myself:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8498/27948091423_953aa1bab6.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JzFgTe)
Texas FM 1410 Exit (https://flic.kr/p/JzFgTe) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8292/27948092833_28d12fb3b4.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JzFhix)
Texas FM 1724 Exit Sign (https://flic.kr/p/JzFhix) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5740/30270898485_055108879c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/N7WguR)
Florida 59 Exit Sign (https://flic.kr/p/N7WguR) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
I haven't played this game in awhile, so here we go:
QuoteApril 19, 2017: BGSs with a single shield, an arrow, maybe an exit tab, and nothing else.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8678/29431588581_a5a7b70ab8_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LQLzUr)
Ontario 11, Ontario 17 (Trans Canada Highway) at Ontario Secondary 585 Exit (https://flic.kr/p/LQLzUr) by Sign Geek (https://www.flickr.com/photos/135438121@N07/), on Flickr
QuoteApril 19, 2017: BGSs with a single shield, an arrow, maybe an exit tab, and nothing else.
I-77 north approaching VA 598 (Rocky Gap, VA)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3368/4551440839_b7e06dd895_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/7WcjMV)
I-77 near East River Mountain (https://flic.kr/p/7WcjMV) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
I-26 west approaching US 21 (Swansea, SC)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7053/7113616651_f6ce196cd6_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/bQB9oX)
I-26 near US 21 (https://flic.kr/p/bQB9oX) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Quote from: jmd41280 on April 19, 2017, 10:44:29 PM
QuoteApril 19, 2017: BGSs with a single shield, an arrow, maybe an exit tab, and nothing else.
<snip>
"1 MILE" is not an arrow.
Moving on to the obvious...
April 20, 2017: Post pictures of official road signs that have anything to do with smoking.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2825/33894259871_ba215e6bf6_o.png) (https://flic.kr/p/TD7WAT)
Great Smoky Ave. (https://flic.kr/p/TD7WAT) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
QuoteApril 20, 2017: Post pictures of official road signs that have anything to do with smoking.
Minor edit to a sign on I-10 in Florida:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2869/34158048265_f2392f9215_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/U3qVGD)
lolol (https://flic.kr/p/U3qVGD) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
(Here's the original)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5516/30713026492_0ac262413c_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NN1hKw)
IMG_7133 (https://flic.kr/p/NN1hKw) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
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April 20, 2017: Post pictures of official road signs that have anything to do with smoking.
Well, what better sign to post than a route 420 shield? (Essington, PA)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5174/5480217359_d9e44c2b6d_z.jpg)
710 would also work for the concentrates. (Los Angeles, CA)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3844/33647637316_a75fb58ab6_z.jpg)
QuoteApril 20, 2017: Post pictures of official road signs that have anything to do with smoking.
This set of signs always amused me.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5672/22098660449_6f4425dbdd_k.jpg)
Anybody got Bong Recreational Area?
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April 20, 2017: Post pictures of official road signs that have anything to do with smoking.
South on I-5 in Northern California:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5781/31023858682_f692dc5b56_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Pgtokd)
Northbound on I-94 near Racine, Wisconsin:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8676/28383010921_9db06a1050_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Kf7mig)
Near Niagara, Ontario:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2832/33680937975_2aec121459_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TjgBra)
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April 20, 2017: Post pictures of official road signs that have anything to do with smoking.
High Street
(https://i.imgur.com/raqM1JO.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/raqM1JO.jpg)
Friday is Fly-day! Continuing the "high" theme...
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April 21, 2017: Post pictures of signs with actual birds resting/sitting on them.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Flh3.googleusercontent.com%2FMto2_LQXvo2RqFu8WW3fFQWCSUmo4uQuahYdWbFNAXAzuTXBQU869LhBU3dfSXbXkgrB6Z-MUXM88Op4Tgl5YflRv0seccCNDZJ6Q_CktrBjMdiAB1AFm7OOmXdNpkvsMRrw-hPvqJTQVcR8CGz6-RSN7D1CoxBRcNheJI7pJyqqHF15FUjrAUhtw5GxXl_tAc1dgmNRJQEXq6lr-U3BPFfvc-XcDr63AnUZqUguFVs7goYkklXxonKLvBruV3s4vZ5KsMHClxjHAJur1HP9z9iY4cB6tXEetisGQ5r7mYZqi0h5Om82jBysoQoibCkLvMlQkqmlaRUrKsdsVa5PBSL949SSMkC2c16BXI5kOZKkNf36nqKmGej6hbKbQtZfOQ0L-E5INWX8E93wXjotJuV6wqsJM9-tFIP_g7DExrXtZHVVOtRZiEwECZujzAL2PvyrFdvzKUtA8bmVpZMmdPrHLOJMMuzZfUPbtfCfz9XMpLeOy8brxfrrNeUtge1w-XOohWNGVg7byQDcfKUUP1t6zjxwzeMOvjT9X2CQIsOJfwWCEIhs4TYcduiPi7_G1d4OL9OlZfIjLxT7aILBFv1FSBfyl21OUXbJOIV5jIhhQH5C%3Dw800-h533-no&hash=80c9e9112427f941a1b1a719462c573c32c5e5bb)
I am getting far more mileage out of this upload than I should be.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FbDHRBQ7.jpg&hash=806974677ef5d77f1e8e33e2ce3dcd07b73755a5)
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April 21, 2017: Post pictures of signs with actual birds resting/sitting on them.
The only one in my collection that had so many birds that I mentioned it in my caption. Western end of New York 890 in Glenville. December 3, 2015.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20151203%2Fexit1a.jpg&hash=bb484e79559e1a94a273263a035ce31caaef634a)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7418/28011614786_8a027a34cd_c.jpg)
(https://flic.kr/p/JFhRaC)Non-reflective button copy at the Wellington T Station. Medford, MA. Sign dates to 1974. (https://flic.kr/p/JFhRaC) by mergingtraffic (https://www.flickr.com/photos/98731835@N05/), on Flickr
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8682/16542491915_fb8d26b73c_c.jpg)
(https://flic.kr/p/rcNAvR)Recent signage on I-84 for NY-17. The layover is covering up an I-86 shield. NY DOT is currently converting NY-17 to I-86. (https://flic.kr/p/rcNAvR) by mergingtraffic (https://www.flickr.com/photos/98731835@N05/), on Flickr
Quote from: formulanone on April 21, 2017, 06:12:46 AM
Friday is Fly-day! Continuing the "high" theme...
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April 21, 2017: Post pictures of signs with actual birds resting/sitting on them.
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This one comes up broken for me. :-(
Quote from: empirestate on April 21, 2017, 12:15:41 PM
Quote from: formulanone on April 21, 2017, 06:12:46 AM
Friday is Fly-day! Continuing the "high" theme...
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April 21, 2017: Post pictures of signs with actual birds resting/sitting on them.
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This one comes up broken for me. :-(
me too
Quote from: Mergingtraffic on April 21, 2017, 12:05:25 PM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7418/28011614786_8a027a34cd_c.jpg)
(https://flic.kr/p/JFhRaC)Non-reflective button copy at the Wellington T Station. Medford, MA. Sign dates to 1974. (https://flic.kr/p/JFhRaC) by mergingtraffic (https://www.flickr.com/photos/98731835@N05/), on Flickr
Are you sure that sign is dated 1974? By the late 60s, that porcelain-style sheeting was already obsolete for the MassDPW. They were one of the first to ditch the porcelain panels in favor of extruded panels.
I'm guessing that BGS is an MDC-install rather than a DPW install.Edit: after examining the sign more closely; I can see that such is indeed extruded panels.
The above image by formulaone is also broken for me. Anyway, here's my submission for today's challenge:
QuoteApril 21, 2017: Post pictures of signs with actual birds resting/sitting on them.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3951/32961571546_17f1ea14f8_k.jpg)
Quote from: PHLBOS on April 21, 2017, 02:24:18 PM
Quote from: Mergingtraffic on April 21, 2017, 12:05:25 PM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7418/28011614786_8a027a34cd_c.jpg)
(https://flic.kr/p/JFhRaC)Non-reflective button copy at the Wellington T Station. Medford, MA. Sign dates to 1974. (https://flic.kr/p/JFhRaC) by mergingtraffic (https://www.flickr.com/photos/98731835@N05/), on Flickr
Are you sure that sign is dated 1974? By the late 60s, that porcelain-style sheeting was already obsolete for the MassDPW. They were one of the first to ditch the porcelain panels in favor of extruded panels.
I'm guessing that BGS is an MDC-install rather than a DPW install.
Thst sign is extruded. Although it's hard to tell in the photo. The "T Wellington Station" signs on MA-16 were also extruded and had a 1974 label on the back. They might be gone now tho.
QuoteApril 22, 2017
Challenge: Post signs that give instructions on the actual operation of your vehicle, as opposed to navigation.
Not just "go slow" or "keep left", but things to do with the vehicle itself, or its equipment, such as headlight reminders, low gear advisories, tire chain regulations and so forth. But exclude restrictions on entire classes of vehicle ("no trucks", "buses only", etc.).
QuoteApril 22, 2017
Challenge: Post signs that give instructions on the actual operation of your vehicle, as opposed to navigation.
As seen just before Exit 1 on I-84 westbound in Port Jervis.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5688/22267509112_c14d232c9b_k.jpg)
QuoteApril 22, 2017
Challenge: Post signs that give instructions on the actual operation of your vehicle, as opposed to navigation.
Missouri
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3083/2625926537_cb1f32c61e_z_d.jpg)
Here's one (https://www.google.com/maps/@43.4317485,-76.5670749,3a,18.1y,60.51h,88.47t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sF4QYJrOogcpn1yvki3FoSw!2e0) on NY 104 eastbound west of Oswego.
This one (https://www.google.com/maps/@42.6533815,-76.3905432,3a,28.2y,324.04h,87.2t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1s0R3i7VA8xWozMFp8B2Lysg!2e0) is on NY 90 westbound east of Locke. This is the biggest hill I've ever seen and been on. It doesn't start off too bad (https://www.google.com/maps/@42.6546417,-76.3984443,3a,66.8y,275.3h,86.86t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sDUq8-LtlXgqPo1D_1bd93A!2e0) (pan around to see the whole first part of the hill), and the first portion after the brake check area (https://www.google.com/maps/@42.6560169,-76.4070396,3a,100.7y,299.21h,86.44t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sZzJ5-0oCm6P4uXF-gyfR-Q!2e0) isn't bad either (again, pan to see the whole part of the hill). There's a section after the brake check area that even starts going uphill (https://www.google.com/maps/@42.656538,-76.408694,3a,100.7y,299.21h,86.44t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sr3tHj_OwNivJMF90jk-trg!2e0)! Soon after, it starts going downlill again (https://www.google.com/maps/@42.6574195,-76.4115283,3a,66.8y,294.64h,79.64t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sjkpFVeHUG6ydqgtJKnzu5A!2e0), but it just looks like a long hill that's a little steep. All of a sudden, the road gets even steeper (https://www.google.com/maps/@42.6579267,-76.4150739,3a,100.7y,269.66h,88.84t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sYwBMBtno54bHpXpS2J1yIQ!2e0). The Street View image doesn't look steep, but pan around and look at the side of the road. As an added bonus, there's a 4-way stop (https://www.google.com/maps/@42.6603254,-76.4298865,3a,61.5y,301.73h,90.52t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sc6LNiOPBbU4x5KAvVvfupA!2e0) at the bottom of the hill, and a 15 MPH reverse turn (https://www.google.com/maps/@42.6605796,-76.4307836,3a,61.5y,267.63h,87.59t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sLEu3bxgvKAwoPddsoZNnKw!2e0) shortly after the stop sign! There's a stop ahead sign with a 1 1/2 miles ahead plaque (https://www.google.com/maps/@42.6547267,-76.3999134,3a,27.9y,312.75h,82.75t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sGn8B9ceQLwC6rxauwcOC3A!2e0) (the longest distance I've ever seen on one) just before the brake check area.
QuoteApril 23, 2017
Challenge: Post the single most remote or exotic road picture in your collection.
It could be from the other side of the world, or just the other end of your state; it doesn't really matter. The challenge is to pick just one, from the most faraway or random place you've been, the one that involved the greatest adventure to get to, or whatever you decide.
For me, I think it must be this one:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4158/34053355692_060869f0b8.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TTbmfh)
IMG_1972 (https://flic.kr/p/TTbmfh)
That's the Lenin monument on the plaza between pl. Lenina and ul. Leninskaya in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy, Russia. This was tough for me because, though this is easily the most random place I've visited, it's not the greatest road photo; I have a much better one from the same voyage taken in Dutch Harbor, AK (near where the road crosses an active runway, complete with railroad-style warning gates). But ultimately, that's my own country, and by my rules, I gotta pick just one!
(Oh, and obviously this is a no-StreetView Challenge–it has to be a photo from your own collection.)
QuoteApril 23, 2017
Challenge: Post the single most remote or exotic road picture in your collection.
I'm going to choose this one, just because until two days ago I'd never driven to Missouri before.
(https://i.imgur.com/USe2Yop.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/USe2Yop.jpg)
QuoteApril 23, 2017
Challenge: Post the single most remote or exotic road picture in your collection.
This is a tough one. The trip with the most candidates was Alaska, but nearly all of the travels on that were on or near the main roads. I'm tempted to post something from the Piilani Highway on Maui instead. There are also some good candidates from various trips in the southwestern U.S. But I'll go with one of the highlights of the ride up the Alaska Highway, this in a very remote area. One of the crossings into the Yukon north/westbound. June 12, 2001.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20010612%2Fyukonreal.jpg&hash=266cb0ddcaf88013466a79f7dba8e0d67c28d931)
QuoteApril 23, 2017
Challenge: Post the single most remote or exotic road picture in your collection.
Well, my answer for this one is a lot more interesting than it would have been a couple weeks ago.
Paradise Beach Dr, Nassau, Bahamas. Note both the driving on the left and the UK-style signage.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2F20170420_162526.jpg&hash=460c6c7dbfa8389c4e8fcfda2de648d96c0e3725)
Quote from: empirestate on April 21, 2017, 12:15:41 PM
Quote from: formulanone on April 21, 2017, 06:12:46 AM
Friday is Fly-day! Continuing the "high" theme...
Quote
April 21, 2017: Post pictures of signs with actual birds resting/sitting on them.
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This one comes up broken for me. :-(
Quote from: chays on April 21, 2017, 01:09:52 PM
me too
It shows on my end. I've linked to my Google Photos account and nobody's said anything so far. Usually I Flickr, but there's many photos that I never uploaded there due to their old non-Pro limits, so I allowed Google to duplicate up everything, up to and including all my older photos. And in a pinch, Google reads the file names in a search better than Flickr (which reads tags, titles, and descriptions...it's only as good as the info I give it).
Maybe only those logged into Google (or perhaps only me) can see it...sorry about that.
Quote from: formulanone on April 23, 2017, 10:19:08 AM
Quote from: empirestate on April 21, 2017, 12:15:41 PM
Quote from: formulanone on April 21, 2017, 06:12:46 AM
Friday is Fly-day! Continuing the "high" theme...
Quote
April 21, 2017: Post pictures of signs with actual birds resting/sitting on them.
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This one comes up broken for me. :-(
Quote from: chays on April 21, 2017, 01:09:52 PM
me too
It shows on my end. I've linked to my Google Photos account and nobody's said anything so far. Usually I Flickr, but there's many photos that I never uploaded there due to their old non-Pro limits, so I allowed Google to duplicate up everything, up to and including all my older photos. And in a pinch, Google reads the file names in a search better than Flickr (which reads tags, titles, and descriptions...it's only as good as the info I give it).
Maybe only those logged into Google (or perhaps only me) can see it...sorry about that.
I'm logged into Google. (I just used Google Docs and Google Slides less than a minute ago.) I can't see it.
QuoteApril 23, 2017
Challenge: Post the single most remote or exotic road picture in your collection.
Port-of-Spain, Trinidad:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8698/16229604923_685efbf3c1_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qJ9Y7x)
QuoteApril 23, 2017
Challenge: Post the single most remote or exotic road picture in your collection.
I'm not sure if this is
the remotest, but it's pretty damn close; regardless, this was taken somewhere near Las Terrazas, in Artemisa Province, Cuba.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FKTohSZZ.jpg&hash=a84cf2c80e0366a7b1567715763bfaf95efda7d3)
QuoteApril 23, 2017
Challenge: Post the single most remote or exotic road picture in your collection.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3181/2640886954_0b5aab1235_z_d.jpg)
About as close as I can get to "remote". Buford, WY. There is a campground about 5 miles north in the mountains and this is the last sign you see on paved road.
QuoteApril 23, 2017
Challenge: Post the single most remote or exotic road picture in your collection.
(https://drscdn.500px.org/photo/208991631/m%3D900/b8604774ed3d01f32d22050b48336d86)
Taken at the top of Sulphur Mountain, showing AB 1 at the Range Road 103 trumpet interchange. A wildlife overpass is also seen in the background.
Location: https://goo.gl/maps/bRCQf3HYLUD2
QuoteApril 23, 2017
Challenge: Post the single most remote or exotic road picture in your collection.
This would probably be when I drove all the way to Pearsall, TX and stayed in a hotel there, just so I could get a picture of US57. To stretch my legs and wind down before bed, I walked around Pearsall to find various residential properties with unpaved driveways and chickens roaming free. It was a new world for this suburban Chicago native.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/2/1540/26126472220_0d75a66c9b_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FNGZXA)
IMG_0499 (https://flic.kr/p/FNGZXA) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteApril 23, 2017 Post the single most remote or exotic road picture in your collection.
Fraser, BC. Border patrol. I wasn't into viatological photography at the time, so the pictures I did get weren't very good.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2924/14704742212_98db7f10c9.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/oppDy9)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/723/22830966750_735a5d7f42_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/AMuEZL)
Old colored US-27 shield dating to 1971. Lake Placid, FL. (https://flic.kr/p/AMuEZL) by mergingtraffic (https://www.flickr.com/photos/98731835@N05/), on Flickr
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/338/19155539331_7026e401ee_c.jpg)
(https://flic.kr/p/vbH9tv)US-27 NB, Lake Placid, FL. Look at that grading on the curve. (https://flic.kr/p/vbH9tv) by mergingtraffic (https://www.flickr.com/photos/98731835@N05/), on Flickr
Lake Placid, FL in the middle on nowhere.
Quote from: Mergingtraffic on April 23, 2017, 06:54:16 PM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/723/22830966750_735a5d7f42_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/AMuEZL)
Old colored US-27 shield dating to 1971. Lake Placid, FL. (https://flic.kr/p/AMuEZL) by mergingtraffic (https://www.flickr.com/photos/98731835@N05/), on Flickr
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/338/19155539331_7026e401ee_c.jpg)
(https://flic.kr/p/vbH9tv)US-27 NB, Lake Placid, FL. Look at that grading on the curve. (https://flic.kr/p/vbH9tv) by mergingtraffic (https://www.flickr.com/photos/98731835@N05/), on Flickr
Lake Placid, FL in the middle on nowhere.
Which one are you choosing to answer the Challenge?
QuoteApril 23, 2017 Post the single most remote or exotic road picture in your collection.
I guess the most "exotic" road picture I have would be Quebec due to the French signage. So here's a photo of I sign I like, which basically means "watch for children, because they may be yours."
For the record, I'm in Saskatchewan, so it's only 10:07 in my time zone.(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F0I0orRN.jpg&hash=91bb5d15dafab6bb3d48ae6d74c5ea517326c4eb)
QuoteApril 24, 2017: Numeric coincidences: any signed combination of mile markers, route markers, exit numbers, or others! If the two numbers weren't intended to be the same but ended up that way anyway, it applies here.
To clarify, for example, I'm not looking for mile 20 on highway 20 unless the two are signed together on the same post or are very close together (close enough to be contained in a single photograph).
I'll start with mile marker 2 of Iowa 81 being on a JCT IA-2 assembly
(https://i.imgur.com/LOjM9FY.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/LOjM9FY.jpg)
QuoteApril 24, 2017: Numeric coincidences: any signed combination of mile markers, route markers, exit numbers, or others! If the two numbers weren't intended to be the same but ended up that way anyway, it applies here.
I am not sure if this counts, but here's
I-79,
at mile marker 79,
on mile marker 79!
(you might need to zoom in...)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2145/32801203481_df07e26c7d_k.jpg)
QuoteApril 24, 2017: Numeric coincidences: any signed combination of mile markers, route markers, exit numbers, or others! If the two numbers weren't intended to be the same but ended up that way anyway, it applies here.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3132/2296467447_cd3a1a9939_z_d.jpg)
I-40, Lamar, AR
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2039/2458046041_4cfdf6496e_z_d.jpg)
I-540 I-49/ US 71 Fayetteville, AR
QuoteApril 24, 2017: Numeric coincidences: any signed combination of mile markers, route markers, exit numbers, or others! If the two numbers weren't intended to be the same but ended up that way anyway, it applies here.
Exit 31 is US31 along I-465 in Indiana
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/396/32772213992_feefe73ff8_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RVYash)
IN-I-465-US31NW (https://flic.kr/p/RVYash) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote from: TravelingBethelite on April 24, 2017, 10:16:30 AM
I am not sure if this counts, but here's I-79, at mile marker 79, on mile marker 79!
(you might need to zoom in...)
Totally counts! I just didn't want people posting pictures of mile markers captioned with the highway it's from without any other shields or signs visible.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170424/e5a1c40117a840eb3974e2130345b4f0.jpg)
iPhone
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Maryland 279 aka elkton newark rd
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Tonytone, I see no numbers in the first photo and only a single number in the second photo.
Quote from: Mergingtraffic on April 21, 2017, 08:14:07 PMThat sign is extruded. Although it's hard to tell in the photo. The "T Wellington Station" signs on MA-16 were also extruded and had a 1974 label on the back. They might be gone now tho.
I see that now & since edited my earlier post to reflect such.
Although, GSV (note: I'm only using such
for information purposes only & not for challenge posting) does not exist for the face of that BGS; it does show (https://www.google.com/maps/place/Somerville,+MA/@42.4037405,-71.0755805,3a,75y,163.02h,74.8t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sbxXZvcTDmsMi9K5zojuDbw!2e0!6s%2F%2Fgeo3.ggpht.com%2Fcbk%3Fpanoid%3DbxXZvcTDmsMi9K5zojuDbw%26output%3Dthumbnail%26cb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile.gps%26thumb%3D2%26w%3D203%26h%3D100%26yaw%3D335.6056%26pitch%3D0%26thumbfov%3D100!7i13312!8i6656!4m5!3m4!1s0x89e377297bf5e165:0x7a907799d8f97b03!8m2!3d42.3875968!4d-71.0994968!6m1!1e1) the backside of the panel. As of May 2016, it's still there.
Quote from: 1 on April 24, 2017, 03:02:37 PM
Tonytone, I see no numbers in the first photo and only a single number in the second photo.
Sorry i thought some of us would recognize the picture. Its in Wilmington on mlk boulevard
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Quote from: Tonytone on April 24, 2017, 03:19:16 PM
Quote from: 1 on April 24, 2017, 03:02:37 PM
Tonytone, I see no numbers in the first photo and only a single number in the second photo.
Sorry i thought some of us would recognize the picture. Its in Wilmington on mlk boulevard
iPhone
How does it fit the challenge?
QuoteApril 24, 2017: Numeric coincidences: any signed combination of mile markers, route markers, exit numbers, or others! If the two numbers weren't intended to be the same but ended up that way anyway, it applies here.
Exit 1 off I-95 in Attleboro, MA for US 1 South
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3881/14839284619_37fc01a925_b.jpg)
Flickr Photo by Raymond Yu. (https://www.flickr.com/photos/raymondyue/14839284619/in/photostream/)
QuoteApril 24, 2017: Numeric coincidences: any signed combination of mile markers, route markers, exit numbers, or others! If the two numbers weren't intended to be the same but ended up that way anyway, it applies here.
Quote from: formulanone on January 05, 2017, 09:37:54 AM
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on January 05, 2017, 08:59:00 AM
January 5 challenge: Post a picture where a route number in the picture and the speed limit are identical, and both are shown in the picture.
The route number shown does not have to be the road the picture is on.
Here's one on SH 46 in New Braunfels - I think this meets the criteria:
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The April 24 challenge happens to be a superset of my January 5 challenge.
QuoteApril 24, 2017: Numeric coincidences
<imagine picture of LA 40 exit 40 sign here--I'm at work right now>
Quote from: 1 on April 24, 2017, 03:26:23 PM
Quote from: Tonytone on April 24, 2017, 03:19:16 PM
Quote from: 1 on April 24, 2017, 03:02:37 PM
Tonytone, I see no numbers in the first photo and only a single number in the second photo.
Sorry i thought some of us would recognize the picture. Its in Wilmington on mlk boulevard
iPhone
How does it fit the challenge?
The light is green, but the street [name] is Orange, I think?
Quote from: Tonytone on April 24, 2017, 01:48:34 PM
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Maryland 279 aka elkton newark rd
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What's the coincidence here?
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Quote from: jbnv on April 24, 2017, 04:49:58 PM
QuoteApril 24, 2017: Numeric coincidences
<imagine picture of LA 40 exit 40 sign here--I'm at work right now>
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5534/29974134070_6af081425d.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MEHgM1)
LA 40 Advance Sign on Bridge (https://flic.kr/p/MEHgM1) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
The highways and exit number on this one are nothing but 1s and 4s:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8680/30235989996_bcc0fe1b75.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/N4Rmqm)
US 41/441 Advance Sign (https://flic.kr/p/N4Rmqm) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
QuoteApril 24, 2017: Numeric coincidences: any signed combination of mile markers, route markers, exit numbers, or others! If the two numbers weren't intended to be the same but ended up that way anyway, it applies here.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FrBO2q3h.jpg&hash=3e72b8dc180abbe2946531baae55550c90db0b91)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FpZstTXr.jpg&hash=a6e442c645efc2bfb528165539be8c24d8da20e3)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FtaAm1y3.jpg&hash=f022f112124d2306012260eb0a7457d895e5ff74)
QuoteApril 24, 2017: Numeric coincidences: any signed combination of mile markers, route markers, exit numbers, or others! If the two numbers weren't intended to be the same but ended up that way anyway, it applies here.
*sorry for the poor photo quality*
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7123/7124582303_8fd7a91c88_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/bRzm6V)
I-77 near US 52 & VA Route 42 (https://flic.kr/p/bRzm6V) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Not sure if this counts, but I'm going for the whole "91 is the reverse of 19" thing...
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7109/6978608408_54fb0fd08b_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/bCFc9C)
I-79 near US 19 (https://flic.kr/p/bCFc9C) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
The magic number is 31...
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8473/8098012177_6c3503980f_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/dkAqTB)
PA Route 31 @ PA Route 96 south - Manns Choice, PA (https://flic.kr/p/dkAqTB) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
QuoteApril 25, 2017: City/town names that are the name of a country or are associated with a city in another country much more than in the country of the photo (which is the United States for most photos here).
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sjsu.edu%2Ffaculty%2Fwooda%2F2009dinertour%2Fday10%2Fcoolsign.jpg&hash=02c5d064fa45a2827b381a8f78dd8060816a452d)
Here's 9 of them. They're all in Maine.
[Removed obnoxious formatting. -S.]
QuoteApril 25, 2017: City/town names that are the name of a country or are associated with a city in another country much more than in the country of the photo (which is the United States for most photos here).
Madrid, Iowa:
(https://i.imgur.com/6Cp34PW.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/6Cp34PW.jpg)
Debatable whether Cambridge, MA or Cambridge, in the UK, is more famous, but because the latter was there first I'm including this one of my hometown, Cambridge, Minnesota:
(https://i.imgur.com/feGdnsp.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/feGdnsp.jpg)
Edit to include one more I remembered I had, this one of the tiny town of Oslo, Minnesota:
(https://i.imgur.com/zMe04Uh.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/zMe04Uh.jpg)
QuoteApril 25, 2017: City/town names that are the name of a country or are associated with a city in another country much more than in the country of the photo (which is the United States for most photos here).
Starting with my hometown of Amsterdam, New York. This one on New York 5 and New York 67 East entering the city during the flooding following Tropical Storm Irene. August 29, 2011.
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A 2-for-1 in Montana. I-90, back on July 28, 1999.
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Paris, Texas. Taken on US 271 near Hugo, Oklahoma. July 2, 2013.
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QuoteApril 25, 2017: City/town names that are the name of a country or are associated with a city in another country much more than in the country of the photo (which is the United States for most photos here).
Didn't think I'd get so much use out of this photo. Sadly, US 78 stops some way short of Greece.
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Signage for Rome on the New York Thruway (I-90) westbound:
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QuoteApril 25, 2017: City/town names that are the name of a country or are associated with a city in another country much more than in the country of the photo (which is the United States for most photos here).
"Oh Little town of..."
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QuoteApril 25, 2017: City/town names that are the name of a country or are associated with a city in another country much more than in the country of the photo (which is the United States for most photos here).
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8697/29689552252_f43899e751_z_d.jpg)
Pronounced KAY-ro
QuoteApril 25, 2017: City/town names that are the name of a country or are associated with a city in another country much more than in the country of the photo (which is the United States for most photos here).
I got a ton on my most recent trip, and here are just three of them:
Damascus, New York. Taken on I-86/NY 17 in Windsor, New York, on August 14th, 2016.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8416/29301565525_ee8ac5520a_k.jpg)
Palestine, Arkansas. Taken on I-40 northeast of Goodwin, Arkansas, on August 19th, 2016.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2745/32680249450_f375684548_k.jpg)
Halifax, North Carolina. Taken on I-95 seven miles south-southwest of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, on August 23rd, 2016.
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Quote from: TravelingBethelite on April 25, 2017, 09:32:36 AM
QuoteApril 25, 2017: City/town names that are the name of a country or are associated with a city in another country much more than in the country of the photo (which is the United States for most photos here).
Question: Does the word "New" count in the name? For example, Orleans is better known as a city in France, and New Orleans would apply to the challenge if we disregard the "New" part.
QuoteApril 25, 2017: City/town names that are the name of a country or are associated with a city in another country much more than in the country of the photo (which is the United States for most photos here).
Vancouver, Washington not to be confused with Vancouver, BC :D
(https://www.interstate-guide.com/images205/i-205_wa_nt_01.jpg)
Quote from: US71 on April 25, 2017, 09:14:48 AM
QuoteApril 25, 2017: City/town names that are the name of a country or are associated with a city in another country much more than in the country of the photo (which is the United States for most photos here).
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8697/29689552252_f43899e751_z_d.jpg)
Pronounced KAY-ro
Like Cairo, Georgia
LGMS428
QuoteApril 25, 2017: City/town names that are the name of a country or are associated with a city in another country much more than in the country of the photo (which is the United States for most photos here).
Carthage (Mississippi)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2816/32697620044_e9bf385550.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RPnRgJ)
IMG_5188 (https://flic.kr/p/RPnRgJ) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
Liverpool (Louisiana)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5106/30038338092_3d94848e57.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MLokoU)
LA 38 Exit Sign (https://flic.kr/p/MLokoU) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
Bagdad (Florida)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5533/30848945256_47b2771e17.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/P11UEu)
Santa Rosa County 191 Advance Sign (https://flic.kr/p/P11UEu) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
QuoteApril 25, 2017: City/town names that are the name of a country or are associated with a city in another country much more than in the country of the photo (which is the United States for most photos here).
Florence (SC)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7268/7113627405_5959b1349f_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/bQBcAn)
I-77 near I-20 (https://flic.kr/p/bQBcAn) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Halifax (PA)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8010/7633990862_177fd78ef8_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/cCAcw7)
US 22 / US 322 @ PA Route 325 - Dauphin, PA (https://flic.kr/p/cCAcw7) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
QuoteApril 25, 2017: City/town names that are the name of a country or are associated with a city in another country much more than in the country of the photo (which is the United States for most photos here).
London and Cambridge, ON on the 401 (both more famous in England)
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QuoteApril 25, 2017: City/town names that are the name of a country or are associated with a city in another country much more than in the country of the photo (which is the United States for most photos here).
I'll put in a few more from New York before the challenge is up.
Geneva, taken on US 20 and New York 5. July 29, 2016.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20160629%2Fny96aoius20ny5g.jpg&hash=1dcfc1b004f7dd12c171728368d69e024c4e0352)
Berlin, taken on New York 2 in Petersburg. November 8, 2005.
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Lima, taken on New York 5 and US 20. June 29, 2016.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20160629%2Fvillageoflima.jpg&hash=966089db10c3ca3e8db19624156adf880e62e523)
QuoteApril 26, 2017: Distance signs for cities in states other than the one they're posted in.
This one's a double, posted on Van Buren County V56 in Iowa (was formerly IA-15)
(https://i.imgur.com/EQZS94G.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/EQZS94G.jpg)
QuoteApril 26, 2017: Distance signs for cities in states other than the one they're posted in.
I don't have a good picture of this, but here's one from HB Elkins in 2009. All 3 of these destinations are out of state as VA 127 leaves US 522 in the northwest corner of the Commonwealth.
Hwy 127 does not go to the last 2 places. Romney is on WV 29 to US 50. Cumberland is on WV 29 to WV 9 to MD 51.
http://www.millenniumhwy.net/2009_Milford_PA_Day_4/Pages/157.html
QuoteApril 26, 2017: Distance signs for cities in states other than the one they're posted in.
Here's a twofer from Ohio:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2086/32142833793_75e0009e1e_k.jpg)
How about not just another state but another country? New York Thruway (I-87) northbound approaching Albany:
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QuoteApril 26, 2017: Distance signs for cities in states other than the one they're posted in.
A 2-fer from I-95 in Delaware:
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QuoteApril 26, 2017: Distance signs for cities in states other than the one they're posted in.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3291/2967735951_ec0229393c_z_d.jpg)
Near Senaca, MO
QuoteApril 26, 2017: Distance signs for cities in states other than the one they're posted in.
Sign for Winnipeg, MB leaving Regina, SK on TCH 1
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QuoteApril 26, 2017: Distance signs for cities in states other than the one they're posted in.
Any excuse to post this one again. Alaska Highway in the Yukon. June 13, 2001.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20010613%2F84km-close.jpg&hash=5a6cf4205c98e7db3842a59a18267730bdfb518d)
QuoteApril 26, 2017: Distance signs for cities in states other than the one they're posted in.
Though it doesn't list the state on the sign, this sign (on US 30 in Harrisonville, PA) lists the mileage to Hancock, MD
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4108/5009916943_32e05d779a_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/8CH8Lk)
PA Route 655 @ US 30 (https://flic.kr/p/8CH8Lk) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Along PA 51 in Beaver Falls, PA
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3040/5855021224_1d9d4d43be_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/9VovPN)
PA Route 251 (https://flic.kr/p/9VovPN) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Though it doesn't list the state on the sign, this sign (on PA 218 in Waynesburg, PA) lists the mileage to Blacksville, WV
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7480/27466444084_5b93a66d31_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HR7GUL)
PA Route 218 - Waynesburg, PA (https://flic.kr/p/HR7GUL) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
I think this one would be pretty easy to answer with all the out-of-state control cities on interstates.
Having said there, here a couple from Virginia.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7391/10174594525_117291a2e5_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/gv6stx)2013 Various KY pics July-Sept - 566 (https://flic.kr/p/gv6stx) by H.B. Elkins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hbelkins/), on Flickr
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7442/10174604525_b6bea3c879_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/gv6vrX)2013 Various KY pics July-Sept - 571 (https://flic.kr/p/gv6vrX) by H.B. Elkins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hbelkins/), on Flickr
And one from Ohio.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/7/6024/5939784789_580d2134b4_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/a3SX5z)2011 Kentucky-559 (https://flic.kr/p/a3SX5z) by H.B. Elkins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hbelkins/), on Flickr
Quote from: hbelkins on April 26, 2017, 10:09:40 PM
I think this one would be pretty easy to answer with all the out-of-state control cities on interstates.
And yet I got, like, only three of those out of the several submissions to the challenge :cool:
QuoteApril 27, 2017: Post pictures of signs for the exit from an Interstate highway (or international equivalent) that is closest to your current or any former home.
I'll start with Thruway Exit 27 for Amsterdam, New York. This one taken westbound on August 8, 2006.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20060808%2Fexit27.jpg&hash=e12327e6c5c0e3e654f89597f8bcf42cb117c8a8)
QuotePost pictures of signs for the exit from an Interstate highway (or international equivalent) that is closest to your current or any former home.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7425/12468757355_63702b6023_z_d.jpg)
Straight Line distance about 1 mile. Driving distance about 1 1/2 :)
QuotePost pictures of signs for the exit from an Interstate highway (or international equivalent) that is closest to your current or any former home.
At a straight-line distance of three miles, southbound I-285:
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Quote from: hbelkins on April 26, 2017, 10:09:40 PM
I think this one would be pretty easy to answer with all the out-of-state control cities on interstates.
Having said there, here a couple from Virginia.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7391/10174594525_117291a2e5_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/gv6stx)2013 Various KY pics July-Sept - 566 (https://flic.kr/p/gv6stx) by H.B. Elkins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hbelkins/), on Flickr
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7442/10174604525_b6bea3c879_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/gv6vrX)2013 Various KY pics July-Sept - 571 (https://flic.kr/p/gv6vrX) by H.B. Elkins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hbelkins/), on Flickr
And one from Ohio.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/7/6024/5939784789_580d2134b4_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/a3SX5z)2011 Kentucky-559 (https://flic.kr/p/a3SX5z) by H.B. Elkins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hbelkins/), on Flickr
The Challenge was for distance signs, so I suppose that would narrow the field considerably (as, for example, your third photo wouldn't qualify).
QuoteApril 27, 2017: Post pictures of signs for the exit from an Interstate highway (or international equivalent) that is closest to your current or any former home.
I don't have one of my hometown, but I do have this one that I just went out to take (lol I need a real job...) for my current residence: Exit 7A off I-235
(https://i.imgur.com/HE5OsdW.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/HE5OsdW.jpg)
Edit: Since the challenge doesn't prohibit it, I guess I could use a GSV screenshot for my hometown exit:
(https://i.imgur.com/pbw5XCC.png) (https://i.imgur.com/pbw5XCC.png)
Quote[April 27, 2017:] Post pictures of signs for the exit from an Interstate highway (or international equivalent) that is closest to your current or any former home.
I am about a straight line distance of a little less than 3 miles from this sign. Astonishingly, in the hundreds of times I've been through this interchange, I have somehow not taken a photo of the sign
even once! This photo is by the esteemed Doug Kerr.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2752/4191035931_211de77828_b.jpg)
EDIT: I actually found a photo I took of this exit; it surprised me how hard it was to find. Here it is:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FyWB3vVI.jpg&hash=2eb4d2e4985cace29493abfe561a8a7cf836b8a5)
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on April 27, 2017, 09:16:40 AMApril 27, 2017: Post pictures of signs for the exit from an Interstate highway (or international equivalent) that is closest to your current or any former home.
For current, it's about a tie between:
Off I-95
(https://www.aaroads.com/northeast/pennsylvania075/i-095_sb_exit_009b_05.jpg)
and off I-476
(https://www.aaroads.com/northeast/pennsylvania300/i-476_sb_exit_003_02.jpg)
For former, off I-95 prior to 1988:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bostonroads.com%2Froads%2FI-95N_MA%2Fimg2.gif&hash=c2643411e3aec54509c2e81bd4d2222cd5dc1962)
Note: I did not have much success in finding a clearer pic. & the BGS' and gantry (the latter being the original 1972 vintage) have since been replaced.
The original BGS' at this gantry included a
95 NORTH Salisbury NH-Maine pull-through and the MA 114 BGS' originally had no exit tabs (added circa 1987) & erroneous even when new
SOUTH/NORTH cardinals (corrected circa 1974).
Off I-95 since 1988:
Current signage
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.billburmaster.com%2Frmsandw%2Fmassachusetts%2Fimages%2Fn128at950812.jpg&hash=09d7ca7ad3bc27f2bcc3ebe52627c77250b8aa62)
Original signage
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bostonroads.com%2Froads%2FMA-128%2Fimg14.gif&hash=1854e6e394ef7305dfcc30052e299b634ebedb29)
QuoteApril 27, 2017: Post pictures of signs for the exit from an Interstate highway (or international equivalent) that is closest to your current or any former home.
Exit 191 off of I-95 in Orono, ME is the closest exit to where I'm currently living up at school. It's about a 3 mile distance by driving, but 2 miles as the crow flies. Oddly, I don't have a photo from the exit itself, but rather from a mile before it (Google Street View of the exit itself (https://goo.gl/maps/LqfjDbofF5y)).
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8196/8136617538_5b4f39e856_z.jpg)
Exit 3 off of I-476 near Swarthmore, PA is the closest exit to my original home. About a 2 mile driving distance, and 1 1/2 miles as the crow flies.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/7/6054/6288046658_85dab004ab_z.jpg)
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on April 26, 2017, 10:29:44 PM
Quote from: hbelkins on April 26, 2017, 10:09:40 PM
I think this one would be pretty easy to answer with all the out-of-state control cities on interstates.
And yet I got, like, only three of those out of the several submissions to the challenge :cool:
There's a sign on I-10 just inside the Texas border that lists distances to three Louisiana cities. It's 3.5 hours from my current location so I can't get a picture of it at the moment.
QuoteApril 27, 2017: Post pictures of signs for the exit from an Interstate highway (or international equivalent) that is closest to your current or any former home.
Current home:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5534/29974134070_6af081425d.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MEHgM1)
LA 40 Advance Sign on Bridge (https://flic.kr/p/MEHgM1) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
For a year I lived in an apartment complex that was literally next to this interchange:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8776/28012612113_f3eca28278.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JFnXCV)
I-12 Drusilla Lane Exit BGS (https://flic.kr/p/JFnXCV) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
Totally random: I happened to get this sign when I lived in Verona, Wisconsin.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/2/1365/1012121461_ffd85dbcfa.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2xros2)
US 151 Exit 79, Verona, WI (https://flic.kr/p/2xros2) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
Quote from: jbnv on April 27, 2017, 10:36:49 AM
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on April 26, 2017, 10:29:44 PM
Quote from: hbelkins on April 26, 2017, 10:09:40 PM
I think this one would be pretty easy to answer with all the out-of-state control cities on interstates.
And yet I got, like, only three of those out of the several submissions to the challenge :cool:
There's a sign on I-10 just inside the Texas border that lists distances to three Louisiana cities. It's 3.5 hours from my current location so I can't get a picture of it at the moment.
QuoteApril 27, 2017: Post pictures of signs for the exit from an Interstate highway (or international equivalent) that is closest to your current or any former home.
Totally random: I happened to get this sign when I lived in Verona, Wisconsin.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/2/1365/1012121461_ffd85dbcfa.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2xros2)
US 151 Exit 79, Verona, WI (https://flic.kr/p/2xros2) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
Was there any significance of this sign to you, or did you post it just for fun?
Quote from: TravelingBethelite on April 27, 2017, 11:37:49 AM
Quote from: jbnv on April 27, 2017, 10:36:49 AM
Totally random: I happened to get this sign when I lived in Verona, Wisconsin. <snip>
Was there any significance of this sign to you, or did you post it just for fun?
I posted it because it fit the challenge.
Quote from: jbnv on April 27, 2017, 02:21:23 PM
Quote from: TravelingBethelite on April 27, 2017, 11:37:49 AM
Quote from: jbnv on April 27, 2017, 10:36:49 AM
Totally random: I happened to get this sign when I lived in Verona, Wisconsin. <snip>
Was there any significance of this sign to you, or did you post it just for fun?
I posted it because it fit the challenge.
I'm dumb, I didn't read your post. I should have figured that out myself. Whoops! :pan: :ded: :sombrero:
QuoteApril 27, 2017: Post pictures of signs for the exit from an Interstate highway (or international equivalent) that is closest to your current or any former home.
The closest exit to my current home is the exit for Manhattan in the middle of the RFK Bridge (I-278), although you have a pretty long trip through city streets to get there:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcoastroads.com%2Fstates%2Fny%2Fnyinter%2Fi278%2Ffullsize%2F278e46_8.jpg&hash=e4b1e695d2eb4888de776c0496aad678eb643719)
QuoteApril 27, 2017: Post pictures of signs for the exit from an Interstate highway (or international equivalent) that is closest to your current or any former home.
I have 6 former addresses to consider, but I don't have pictures of the closest exits to some. Here's what I do have.
Closest (I think) at around 30 miles to my former Williamstown, Massachusetts, apartments. Thruway Exit B3 at the New York/Massachusetts line. November 24, 2005.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20051124%2Fexitb3.jpg&hash=92478946b12fb0b5fb1cbfd212f3971b78d75951)
That might also be the winner for closest to my former Pittsfield, Massachusetts, address, but I think it might instead be Mass Pike Exit 2 in Lee. August 30, 2007.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20070830%2Fexit2.jpg&hash=69aab94a0f34a19712c085f52c2d53a8644207c8)
I spent a few months in an apartment very close to the "Big I" interchange in Albuquerque, New Mexico. December 20, 2003.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20031220%2Fexit226.jpg&hash=633d16172aa0f94acfd907ab0e447b48793bbb47)
QuoteApril 27, 2017: Post pictures of signs for the exit from an Interstate highway (or international equivalent) that is closest to your current or any former home.
Just realized I also have the one for my childhood home. At a little over 7 miles away, this exit on I-75 just beats out the next exit to the south by about 100 feet:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fnames%2Flovejoy.jpg&hash=a222fca8538be734d8d7c02445f4f6301dd6192c)
And if we count my time spent in Georgia Tech campus housing, the two exits in this photo cover all three such buildings between them (distance ranging from about 250 feet to 1 mile):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fi75n_exit249d.jpg&hash=d49ba5a624fe43d75cab47a58eead4fa5e686b44)
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April 28, 2017Yes, it's end-of-month recap time! All Challenges posted since the last recap (so, starting with March 30th) are now open through the end of April. This serves as the April 28th Challenge, and new Challenges will also be posted for the 29th and 30th. (Also, I believe we still have one or two states left from the March 7th Challenge, as well.)
:colorful: :colorful: :colorful:
Here's the list:
Quote
March 7: Post route sign photos of the highest-numbered state highway in a particular state.
(Outstanding: ID, KS, KY, LA, ME, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NC, ND, SD, TN, TX, UT, WA, & WI)
March 30: Post a picture of a sign with the wrong type of route.
March 31: Each of the four cardinal directions on a sign/panel/display, and precisely that, no more or less - no duplicates.
April 1: Concurrencies where the difference between the routes is 4.
April 2: Post pictures of signs that contain the number 91.
April 3: Signs of the (modern) times -- road signs that wouldn't have existed 20 or more years ago.
April 4: Post photos of signs that don't exist anymore (i.e. have since been replaced).
April 5: Post official highway signs denoting physiographic features other than waterbodies or watersheds.
April 6: State highways (or greater) concurrent/co-signed with county roads.
April 7: Post pictures of three-lane roads (which are also known as 2+1 roads, or roads with alternating passing lanes).
April 8: Post a pair of route shields at an intersection or multiplex of said routes, where one route number is twice the other.
April 9: Road sign-style signs being used for something other than directing traffic on a road.
April 10: Warning flags (real flags or metal look-a-likes) attached to signs other than speed limit signs.
April 11: Let's get ugly. Ugly /Misshapen shields, ugly fonts.
April 12: Snow south of the 37th parallel.
April 13: Post photos of signs or markers in the field that show a route number, but are intended primarily for internal or official use.
April 14: Post a photo of any road/street sign that contains a palindrome.
April 15: Post signs with the word "gold" somewhere on them.
April 16: Routes that are someone's username here.
April 17: Post any road sign that is a route number that is the same number as the area code it is in.
April 18: Show some outsized sign gantries that support only one sign.
April 19: BGSs with a single shield, an arrow, maybe an exit tab, and nothing else.
April 20: Post pictures of official road signs that have anything to do with smoking.
April 21: Post pictures of signs with actual birds resting/sitting on them.
April 22: Post signs that give instructions on the actual operation of your vehicle, as opposed to navigation.
April 23: Post the single most remote or exotic road picture in your collection.
April 24: Numeric coincidences: any signed combination of mile markers, route markers, exit numbers, or others.
April 25: City/town names that are the name of a country or are associated with a city in another country much more than in the country of the photo.
April 26: Distance signs for cities in states other than the one they're posted in.
April 27: Post pictures of signs for the exit from an Interstate highway (or international equivalent) that is closest to your current or any former home.
Don't forget to include the original Challenge statement, so we know what you're submitting for! (And by the way, when posting new Challenges, it helps to place your Challenge statement inside the quote tags, so it can easily and conspicuously be copied into later posts.)
EDIT: This also works for the April 21 challenge.
QuoteApril 21: Post pictures of signs with actual birds resting/sitting on them.
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QuoteApril 27, 2017: Post pictures of signs for the exit from an Interstate highway (or international equivalent) that is closest to your current or any former home.
On the side of I-35 in Lenexa, KS. About a half mile from the last house I lived in.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FD5waqiS.jpg&hash=197d407d1916631b59d3c4771bcb1a70ac21d8a8)
QuoteApril 28th, 2017:
Yes, it's end-of-month recap time! All Challenges posted since the last recap (so, starting with March 30th) are now open through the end of April. This serves as the April 28th Challenge, and new Challenges will also be posted for the 29th and 30th. (Also, I believe we still have one or two states left from the March 7th Challenge, as well.)
(I'm doing the March ones just for fun!)
QuoteMarch 9
Post a photo that shows a route marker assembly with an Interstate marker, a US route marker and a state primary route marker.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/274/33004536775_c532788e97_k.jpg)
QuoteMarch 11 challenge: Post road photos that contain words in them that could get censored, e.g. Massachusetts, circumferential, shell, Dick's Sporting Goods.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FJk8Ch4U.jpg&hash=ce77a01931e2fda777121b212dc773c3d2496430)
QuoteMarch 15, 2017
Challenge: Post official signs that aren't mounted and standing (e.g., damaged/blown over, or being installed, transported or stored).
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2542/32084257134_293f1f705f_k.jpg)
Looking for signs "in the wild" only–no private home collections, businesses, museums etc.
QuoteApril 1 Challenge: Being the first day of April, let's go with concurrencies where the difference between the routes is 4, for the 4th month.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5738/22878021683_79d3d4b117_k.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5734/23505567205_cf9ff3fe3d_k.jpg)
QuoteApril 2nd, 2017: Post pictures of signs that contain the number 91 (as it has been 91 days since 2017 began).
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8820/28730864751_431e930b41_k.jpg)
QuoteApril 3, 2017: Signs of the (modern) times -- road signs that wouldn't have existed 20 or more years ago.
http://i.imgur.com/IsqXvFw.jpg
Bell Atlantic officially changed its name to Verizon in 2000
QuoteApril 4: Post photos of signs that don't exist anymore (i.e. have since been replaced). Can be any sign that you yourself have a photo of and aren't limited to BGSs or route shield assemblies.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/655/23505500875_19872ed05d_k.jpg)
QuoteApril 5, 2017
Challenge: Post official highway signs denoting physiographic features other than waterbodies or watersheds.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8077/29257677636_1742cff8aa_k.jpg)
QuoteApril 6, 2017 challenge: State highways (or greater) concurrent/co-signed with county roads.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2791/4358251402_eee6cee6e0_z.jpg?zz=1) (https://flic.kr/p/7D8biy)Albany County Route 411 - New York (https://flic.kr/p/7D8biy) by Doug Kerr (https://www.flickr.com/photos/dougtone/), on Flickr
Credit again to Doug Kerr.
QuoteApril 7th Challenge => Post pictures of three-lane roads (which are also known as 2+1 roads, or roads with alternating passing lanes):
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/751/23175473495_31d4a79b99_k.jpg)
U.S. 63 south of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas.
QuoteApril 8th challenge: Since the day is twice the month on today's date of 4/8... Post a pair of route shields at an intersection or multiplex of said routes, where one route number is twice the other.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/618/21672355233_16c4242138_k.jpg)
QuoteApril 9: Road sign-style signs being used for something other than directing traffic on a road. Must be used as a sign (so nothing like using a sign to seal a hole in a fence or as a ramp or something). Examples: identifying a building or state DOT facility, advertising (so long as it's close enough that you could mistake it for a bona fide road sign), wayfinding in the hallways inside a building, signs directed at pedestrians in a rest area, etc.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/588/23244693856_f707746069_k.jpg)
April 10, 2017 Challenge: Warning flags (real flags or metal look-a-likes) attached to signs other than speed limit signs.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2905/32159822874_bc48e2a261_k.jpg)
QuoteApril 11, 2017 Challenge: Let's get ugly. Ugly /Misshapen shields, ugly fonts
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/746/32174123754_5bc27ed2e8_k.jpg)
An Oklahoma classic, on I-35 South.
April 12, 2017 challenge: Snow south of the 37th parallel. When you post your photo, mention where the photo was taken. (And obviously, it must be a road-related photo.)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7422/12709164354_9e1e70027f_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/kn4MMm)Oklahoma City Snow Storm (https://flic.kr/p/kn4MMm) by Nate (https://www.flickr.com/photos/natestation2/), on Flickr
I did not take this, but I do know it was taken on a rural road heading into Oklahoma City (which might be a tad obvious).
QuoteApril 13, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of signs or markers in the field that show a route number, but are intended primarily for internal or official use.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/663/22950224869_664ceee3ae_k.jpg)
QuoteApril 14, 2017
Challenge: Since today's date (4/14) is a palindrome, post a photo of any road/street sign that contains a palindrome. Numbers and words are both acceptable.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/776/23397246432_570554c226_k.jpg)
QuoteApril 15, 2017
Challenge: Since many Americans think about money on April 15 for some reason, post signs with the word "gold" somewhere on them.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4184/34262138556_39c1146542_k.jpg)
Quote from: TravelingBethelite on April 28, 2017, 08:58:52 AM
QuoteApril 28th, 2017: [...]
I've been saving up this challenge for quite a while! Here's my photo:
Keep saving it–the April 28th Challenge has already been posted (https://www.aaroads.com/forum/index.php?topic=19450.msg2221996#msg2221996)!
QuoteApril 4, 2017: Post photos of signs that don't exist anymore (i.e. have since been replaced).
(https://i.imgur.com/9SPhHAD.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/9SPhHAD.jpg)
It's since been replaced with this (https://i.imgur.com/ZtWKKPK.jpg). :-/ I mean, it makes sense to eventually take down the OLD MN-96 markers, but still. :-(
Quote
April 19: BGSs with a single shield, an arrow, maybe an exit tab, and nothing else.
The first southbound exit on the freeway portion of GA 400:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fga400s_ga306.jpg&hash=fe2394f738ab8a0fd44b1959cf0868dbfc270737)
QuoteApril 4, 2017: Post photos of signs that don't exist anymore (i.e. have since been replaced).
Ontario has a lot of these:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FON%2Fhwy_3-9_images%2F427_dv_2-8_Cloverdale_NB.jpg&hash=2d50f25ca0a279231af38beffefd18f13a7914f2)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FON%2Fhwy_401_images%2F401_dv_383-4_east_C.jpg&hash=546977531d099035607194a47e41ea273f8cefb6)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FON%2Fhwy_407-409_images%2F407_dv_63_west.jpg&hash=a79a2e0adfc502cf0ca3c880ad31222678aac26d)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FON%2Fhwy_402-403_images%2F403_dv_56_west.jpg&hash=2ba0cf2eba9ea8afee141b75d2e2a691e06ddd21)
Some LA County button-copy... much of the 210 has been resigned:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FCA%2FI%2F210%2FI210_CA_dv_9-1_east_Nov13.jpg&hash=2390f69d7cf0487346951ddfdca4b872435f63b6)
QuoteApril 4: Post photos of signs that don't exist anymore (i.e. have since been replaced).
Removed but not replaced:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm5.static.flickr.com%2F4079%2F4927142064_9a8d81fdcb_z.jpg&hash=055cc7f6fb689c9dc7761596bc42d7d95fcc6940)
Removed & replaced (pull-through is no longer a
top-hat design):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alpsroads.net%2Froads%2Fma%2Fi-95%2Fs46.jpg&hash=76154afe81f681a36e6805b76da7a94eaa64a6a7)
Keep in mind it's still three photos per post, even on the month-end selections.
Quote from: AsphaltPlanet on April 28, 2017, 11:29:44 AM
QuoteApril 4, 2017: Post photos of signs that don't exist anymore (i.e. have since been replaced).
Ontario has a lot of these:
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Some LA County button-copy... much of the 210 has been resigned:
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Not showing up for me? I can right click them and get them to load though.*Goshdarnit. Refreshed and they're here
Quote from: TravelingBethelite on April 28, 2017, 08:58:52 AM
(I'm doing the March ones just for fun!)
The March ones are not part of this Challenge (other than the 30th and 31st, along with the 7th which remains open for its own reasons).
Also, there is a limit of three Answers per post–you've got eighteen!
Quote
April 17: Post any road sign that is a route number that is the same number as the area code it is in.
SK 639 on TCH 16 (area code 639 is an overlay for the whole province)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F6oRbr5g.jpg&hash=e2d40fdaa020e555d16697ad8f7d8170b3fdd505)
QuoteApril 21: Post pictures of signs with actual birds resting/sitting on them.
Taken today on TCH 16 east of Saskatoon, SK
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FlR6bJLw.jpg&hash=1ab55171066798e98fa69c25c5ca40a0bc26d1b1)
Quote
March 31: Each of the four cardinal directions on a sign/panel/display, and precisely that, no more or less - no duplicates.
Does this count? :-D
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FEcDRt41.jpg&hash=ba1dc2e2582410087e7e245717edc59fc86bd2d2)
Quote
April 11: Let's get ugly. Ugly /Misshapen shields, ugly fonts.
Anna, OH:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FQA1Loya.jpg&hash=56e61906907701dc4fa3243b274cf8ec70808f62)
QuoteApril 10: Warning flags (real flags or metal look-a-likes) attached to signs other than speed limit signs.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/570/20561487586_07d4c03366_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/xjWZUE)
Alberta Wind Gusts Sign (https://flic.kr/p/xjWZUE) by Sign Geek (https://www.flickr.com/photos/135438121@N07/), on Flickr
QuoteApril 17: Post any road sign that is a route number that is the same number as the area code it is in.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/2/1582/26604420935_307fda1e47_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GwWBsF)
MB 101 (Perimeter Hwy) Westbound Approaching MB 204, Winnipeg 42 (Henderson Hwy) Exit (https://flic.kr/p/GwWBsF) by Sign Geek (https://www.flickr.com/photos/135438121@N07/), on Flickr
QuoteApril 26: Distance signs for cities in states other than the one they're posted in.
Both cities in this case:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5706/20395237310_80eedda2d9_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/x5fVuA)
Trans-Canada 1 Westbound Distance Sign to Medicine Hat, Calgary AB (https://flic.kr/p/x5fVuA) by Sign Geek (https://www.flickr.com/photos/135438121@N07/), on Flickr
Quote from: wanderer2575 on April 28, 2017, 11:42:55 PM
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March 31: Each of the four cardinal directions on a sign/panel/display, and precisely that, no more or less - no duplicates.
Does this count? :-D
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FEcDRt41.jpg&hash=ba1dc2e2582410087e7e245717edc59fc86bd2d2)
As the creator of that challenge, I'll allow that just because that's amazing. :clap: (doubly so because it uses both directionally-suffixed route numbers
and a wrong-way concurrency)
QuoteApril 19: BGSs with a single shield, an arrow, maybe an exit tab, and nothing else.
I-44 in Missouri:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5521/31301641062_a6d2f88de8_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PG26mA)
QuoteApril 5: Post official highway signs denoting physiographic features other than waterbodies or watersheds.
On US 12 about a dozen miles west of the Idaho/Washington border:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/659/31695747641_b59ca0dfc4_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QhQZvB)
QuoteApril 1: Concurrencies where the difference between the routes is 4.
23 - 19 = 4 in Asheville, North Carolina (I've gotten a lot of mileage out of this photo):
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/748/23423039631_0ecc70083c_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/BFPcCT)
QuoteApril 29, 2017: Distance signs that use at least one route as a destination.
"TO IA-175" on IA-471 in Early
(https://i.imgur.com/kvxy1tS.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/kvxy1tS.jpg)
A bad imitation MN-22 marker on a distance sign on IA-9
(https://i.imgur.com/StdFME2.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/StdFME2.jpg)
"TO IA-44" on IA-141
(https://i.imgur.com/iei6J5S.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/iei6J5S.jpg)
(Note that the "TO" is not necessary–it just so happens that my three examples all use it.)
QuoteApril 29, 2017: Distance signs that use at least one route as a destination.
How about four on one sign? I-285 southbound just past Spaghetti Junction:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fi285_distance.jpg&hash=a21f03b659321c3e56140f1ff506ccc69683fbc1)
Quote from: Eth on April 29, 2017, 12:09:52 PM
QuoteApril 29, 2017: Distance signs that use at least one route as a destination.
How about four on one sign? I-285 southbound just past Spaghetti Junction:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fi285_distance.jpg&hash=a21f03b659321c3e56140f1ff506ccc69683fbc1)
:wow: That's awesome.
QuoteApril 29, 2017: Distance signs that use at least one route as a destination.
Florida 200/A1A approaching I-95 near Yulee. With ugly capitalization bonus. July 15, 2013.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20130715%2Fi95yfb.jpg&hash=81d868ed731f71578ece7d8b32cf4e870be00dfa)
Here's another with 4, and three different kinds of routes. I-81 near Watertown, New York. July 15, 2015.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20150715%2Fny342ny3i781us11.jpg&hash=ce364924bcd9a21551e1fdb4748cc376a320b8ca)
I-40 in Arizona. October 25, 2003.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20031025%2Fla448.jpg&hash=3efec35cddddfbd231ff2107381d3646283ca995)
QuoteApril 29, 2017: Distance signs that use at least one route as a destination.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FNIrSrnV.jpg&hash=f1fb4910de6bed8c5705b77e2bd33c40a52b6aa3)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fdfjyloj.jpg&hash=23f78c67c79ccfc018427d3f731b3dfabc55ae95)
Approaching the Ontario border on Autoroute 20 in Quebec:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FPQ%2FA%2F20%2FA20_dv_2_west.jpg&hash=8df9989ea7425185e9cf35058929a6e502b168c5)
QuoteApril 29, 2017: Distance signs that use at least one route as a destination.
Both of these were taken on TCH 16 (Yellowhead Highway) in Saskatchewan
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FkaeAjDf.jpg&hash=f32f2ea90eb84a78534ff9f4d45ed95cd7a9c3d4)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F1F6t5o1.jpg&hash=1dc1b418d5f07bdcec11ea121df8326e27f79c37)
QuoteApril 29, 2017: Distance signs that use at least one route as a destination.
Robert Moses Causeway northbound:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcoastroads.com%2Fstates%2Fny%2Fnypark%2Frobmoses%2Ffullsize%2Frmscn01_04.jpg&hash=cee0ea6233588f22452e0b670cd2b52c78011f7d)
Quote from: empirestate on April 28, 2017, 12:13:12 AM
March 30: Post a picture of a sign with the wrong type of route.
Rather than going for one of the quite numerous errors from my own state... here's a NE 26 that should be US 26 from Scottsbluff:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fr5Sdz2g.jpg&hash=3727b2bc41bc35a9ff0187bce108b5fe72cf4b9e)
QuoteApril 30th: Route shields (not service symbols) attached external to a BGS.
To OH-56:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FYvyzNd9.jpg&hash=5f2b1fbf5397e7a396777ea1fb7a3ae364fa9693)
QuoteApril 29, 2017: Distance signs that use at least one route as a destination.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2426/33051937675_dab11c4af8_k.jpg%5B/img%3Cbr%20/%3E%3Cbr%20/%3E%5Bquote%5D%5Bb%5DApril%2030th:%5B/b%5D %20Route%20shields%20(not%20service%20symbols)%20attached%20external%20to%20a%20BGS.%5B/quote%5D%3Cbr%20/%3E%3Cbr%20/%3E%5Bimg%5Dhttps://c1.staticflickr.com/1/763/22618276583_f0042534c6_k.jpg)
Here's a two-for-one (hint: look deep in the background). Ohio is your friend for this challenge.
Quote from: TravelingBethelite on April 30, 2017, 08:43:59 AM
QuoteApril 29, 2017: Distance signs that use at least one route as a destination.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2426/33051937675_dab11c4af8_k.jpg)
QuoteApril 30th: Route shields (not service symbols) attached external to a BGS.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/763/22618276583_f0042534c6_k.jpg)
Here's a two-for-one (hint: look deep in the background). Ohio is your friend for this challenge.
Post fixed.
Quote from: 1 on April 30, 2017, 09:11:55 AM
Quote from: TravelingBethelite on April 30, 2017, 08:43:59 AM
QuoteApril 29, 2017: Distance signs that use at least one route as a destination.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2426/33051937675_dab11c4af8_k.jpg)
QuoteApril 30th: Route shields (not service symbols) attached external to a BGS.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/763/22618276583_f0042534c6_k.jpg)
Here's a two-for-one (hint: look deep in the background). Ohio is your friend for this challenge.
Post fixed.
I didn't even notice that! Thank you for fixing it. :thumbsup:
QuoteApril 30th: Route shields (not service symbols) attached external to a BGS.
This seems to be a very-Ohio-thing, isn't it?
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/262/31562976501_b786bcb541_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Q67vh2)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/637/32640758316_fbc816c75e_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RJmqg7)
Thank goodness this came up during the end-of-month catchup. I spent all of yesterday Ubering a festival.
QuoteApril 29, 2017 Distance signs that use at least one route as a destination.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/531/31140000903_dcbaafec97.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PrJDni)
Texas Spur 380 Exit Sign (https://flic.kr/p/PrJDni) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
QuoteApril 30th, 2017 Route shields (not service symbols) attached external to a BGS.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5784/30848945986_b6972656b6.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/P11UT5)
FL 297 Gantry (https://flic.kr/p/P11UT5) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
Challenge of April 16th: (two)
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Challenge of April 7th:
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[2 pictures for username shield number, 1 for three lane roads)
Coming
Challange of April 27:
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(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2810/34267190051_0c8df37b4f_c.jpg)
Challenge of April 7:
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[2 exit number house sign coming, 1 three lane roads) soon
all of April 7th:
now heres a beauty - US 40 Westbound near Steamboat Springs, CO:
https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4183/34397800775_6ddce839ce_c.jpg
and more - PM me if you are interested in specific locations of the next ones and all before if not already mentioned:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4162/34397800795_38d1cf7f1a_c.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4192/34397800785_419eb7f61e_c.jpg)
(not all ) but, many of these cheap-looking street view pictures are temporary compensators. i have real pictures i took myself but it would take forever to find them - which i currently dont have the time. (but even though many of these street view pictures will be replaced on my posts, dont worry, i will keep them on my flickr page and such if you are just dying to see them again). heres why: this darned OCD and hoarding has caused me to built up over 5,000 pictures on my phone of medicines, menial, meaningless stuff like tiles in the kitchen and rocks in the grass and the garage, some of it is hoarding, some of it is checking compulsions, i cant even begin to explain what it is - i really dont completely know myself - but one thing is for sure, im gonna put it in the guillotine once summer gets here and i am going to fix everything up. this school year has made my mental illnesses go down hill more than they already were. sorry for being such a pathetic pile of junk. it also wont let me delete all these old comments until the post is completed and updated and "perfect" for good. so you may think im nuts.
[3 three-lane roads coming]
Sorry for being a fudgetard again. I have my pictures coming but once again they are not yet on Flickr, and my OCD keeps trying to make me post crap at 11:57, 11:58, and 11:59 and it pisses me off so freakin much because now once again I accidentally went over the end-of-the month challenge. If OCD was a person, I would castrate it. Frankly, that goes for all of my mental illnesses. Please bear with me.
I have an AP Exam for Psychology tomorrow, but after school everything will be updated. I cannot tell ya how sorry I am. I am probably the most annoying member on this forum now. I feel terrible about that.
QuoteMay 1, 2017
Challenge: Post road photos that have ominous stormy weather brewing in them (or underway).
One FREE Internet to anybody who's got an actual twister in their photo. ;-)
QuoteMay 1, 2017
Challenge: Post road photos that have ominous stormy weather brewing in them (or underway).
Here's Terminal Drive in Fort Lauderdale:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7108/13298024164_7b177bd82c_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/mg6RhG)
Florida again; Northbound on I-95 in the summertime:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/633/32302402090_108504764c_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RdsfK5)
Northbound I-55, south of Brookhaven, Mississippi:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/569/31748683443_a38086041b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QnwitR)
QuoteMay 1, 2017
Challenge: Post road photos that have ominous stormy weather brewing in them (or underway).
Here's one from the NY Thruway near Schenectady as I was about to drive into a thunderstorm. September 8, 2012.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fthunderstorm-20120908%2FDSCF0344-640.jpg&hash=121b9aae5655443d4427cbdcc5047bed98b76685)
How about an Alaska thunderstorm on the Glenn Highway? June 21, 2001.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Falaska-20010606-30%2Fjdt%2F21%2FP6210058-800.JPG&hash=ac1e11e08205d0429ea7c9277fa465bc30caf0e1)
Flooding during a storm on New York 2 in Latham. July 1, 2009.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fwet-20090630-0701%2FDSCF0106-640.jpg&hash=c8676717e3334319ae1274dfd0f54f938a39c1d8)
QuoteMay 1, 2017
Challenge: Post road photos that have ominous stormy weather brewing in them (or underway).
The day of the 2015 Cape May Mini-Meet was very rainy, so it produced its fair share of photos meeting this challenge. Here's NJ 147:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcoastroads.com%2Fstates%2Fnj%2Fnjstate%2Fnj147%2Ffullsize%2F147w0001.jpg&hash=0013ac971f0f67e0aac3757f5eeb7fc8ac86dc3a)
QuoteMay 1, 2017
Challenge: Post road photos that have ominous stormy weather brewing in them (or underway).
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2392/32956838655_0d5b105e3e_k.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2536/32237897573_6930422295_k.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/734/22889951700_d7568f187e_k.jpg)
QuoteMay 1, 2017
Challenge: Post road photos that have ominous stormy weather brewing in them (or underway).
Two of my oldest photos (taken on the same day last summer)
On Midland Dr in Kitchener, ON
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F5Itk13F.jpg&hash=9927a32151a61daa5e2134ceb52ca27b9976ded2)
On Victoria St in Kitchener, ON
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FgWKyOjV.jpg&hash=bc1d04f47ff3440b20ccdff1e1655b4339420e1f)
Quote from: formulanone on May 01, 2017, 04:45:33 AM
QuoteMay 1, 2017
Challenge: Post road photos that have ominous stormy weather brewing in them (or underway).
Here's Terminal Drive in Fort Lauderdale:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7108/13298024164_7b177bd82c_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/mg6RhG)
THAT is an awesome photo.
This is an awesome challenge, but because I don't take pictures out in the rain (since my style is to actually pull over and get out of the car to take pictures of roads and signs–except for on the Interstate, obviously, but only because I don't want to get a ticket, not because I think it's too dangerous ;-)), or plan trips on days where it has a good chance of storming, out of all my photos I don't have any that fit this challenge (at least that I can remember–I got lots of pictures of cloudy and overcast days, though!)
Wow, it's almost 6 PM EST, and no challenge yet?!
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May 2nd, 2017
Challenge: Post something your state is known for.
Here's box-beam guardrail at the northern terminus of NY 174:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmjr1990.1apps.com%2FAARoads%2FNT%2520NY%2520174%2520-%2520North%2520%28Resized%29.jpeg&hash=cefd6557c1df6967183cab289bad814c79128e3f)
As an added bonus, many bridges in NY are the same shade of green
I originally wanted to make this challenge "post something your state contributed to road design", but I don't know if box-beam guardrail was invented in New York, Wyoming, or even somewhere else!
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May 2nd, 2017
Challenge: Post something your state is known for.
Blue highway signs and the Ontario truss:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FON%2Fhwy_401_images%2F401_dv_360_east_C_May14.jpg&hash=1fdc9261b528b2bd085cd59580bb8c1b2b5801f7)
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May 2nd, 2017
Challenge: Post something your state is known for.
Letter-suffixed routes with arbitrary letter suffixes (not just A or a compass direction) in New York. For example, NY 17K as shown on this exit from the New York Thruway (I-87) northbound:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcoastroads.com%2Fstates%2Fny%2Fnyinter%2Fi87%2Ffullsize%2Fthruway%2F87n17_08.jpg&hash=94a7e86be0575452a157e8e281f66f81da689137)
Alabama uses blue for Appalachian Development corridors:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3675/33425443105_c5d1702f64_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SVG8Hc)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8149/29286550270_0dde1e4625_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LBXe4U)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7328/26890471273_c644fdd892_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GYdGg4)
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May 2nd, 2017
Challenge: Post something your state is known for.
The (in)famous (and gradually disappearing) "Georgia D" freeway guide sign font, complete with square D and dotless ı:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fi20w_us23.jpg&hash=adce4097d2b98de8cfa301f45258cb763eec3b3b)
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May 2nd, 2017 Post something your state is known for.
Two for one: 4-digit numbers and number-hyphen-number routes.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8871/28446480642_ff1a705af9_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KkHDCN)
Directional Sign in Lake Charles (https://flic.kr/p/KkHDCN) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
QuoteMay 2nd, 2017 Post something your state is known for.
PA is known for having many towns with interesting names, such as Intercourse, Bird-in-Hand, Blue Ball, Panic, Mars, and...
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2830/34329284086_fb101883f8_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Uiyy9o)
PA Routes 96 & 869 (https://flic.kr/p/Uiyy9o) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
QuoteMay 2nd, 2017 Post something your state is known for.
New York's Adirondack gold on brown.
Indian Lake. April 25, 2009.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20090425%2Fbmlnc.jpg&hash=62c2b9bb7569336826fb54dbd15b019eaa13b136)
New York 8 approaching New York 10's northern end. February 7, 2014.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20140207%2Fpinelake18.jpg&hash=389c5a9c9f0bfc3fb868fb713c84b99b60d438cb)
Entering Tupper Lake on New York 30. April 25, 2009.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20090425%2Fvillageoftupperlake.jpg&hash=b4b0c2f3c47775186a759240a5c0b99e28ef6225)
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April 11, 2017 Challenge: Let's get ugly. Ugly /Misshapen shields, ugly fonts
Taken while I was visiting Orange County last month. Deformed and non-cutout!
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May 2nd, 2017 Post something your state is known for.
The "Limitless" speed signs of Oregon.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1218.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fdd402%2Ft3h_r0cko%2F20140403_094449.jpg&hash=a7582b539eed655eb7f3884e39ed47b818610960)
Quote from: Michael on May 02, 2017, 05:58:18 PM
Wow, it's almost 6 PM EST, and no challenge yet?!
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May 2nd, 2017
Challenge: Post something your state is known for.
Here's box-beam guardrail at the northern terminus of NY 174:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmjr1990.1apps.com%2FAARoads%2FNT%2520NY%2520174%2520-%2520North%2520%28Resized%29.jpeg&hash=cefd6557c1df6967183cab289bad814c79128e3f)
As an added bonus, many bridges in NY are the same shade of green
I originally wanted to make this challenge "post something your state contributed to road design", but I don't know if box-beam guardrail was invented in New York, Wyoming, or even somewhere else!
So THAT'S what those guardrails are called. Thanks :bigass:
Do you know about what year NY started using them?
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May 2nd, 2017
Challenge: Post something your state is known for.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fonlyinark.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2016%2F02%2F5-Springdale-AQ-Chicken-House-by-Kat-Robinson-AQ-Combo-Plate.jpg&hash=aded17c4788b9fcc38b5d3e5ca19da190a1c538e)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4123/4895153399_3c1b7e93f2_z_d.jpg)
Quote from: plain on May 02, 2017, 09:22:44 PM
So THAT'S what those guardrails are called. Thanks :bigass:
Do you know about what year NY started using them?
NYSDOT has used them since at least June 12th, 1975. See section 10.5.7.1 on page 18 of this PDF (https://www.dot.ny.gov/divisions/engineering/design/dqab/hdm/hdm-repository/ch10construction.pdf).
Quote from: luokou on May 02, 2017, 08:41:09 PM
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April 11, 2017 Challenge: Let's get ugly. Ugly /Misshapen shields, ugly fonts
Taken while I was visiting Orange County last month. Deformed and non-cutout!
That Challenge has been closed for a while.
Quote from: plain on May 02, 2017, 09:22:44 PM
Quote from: Michael on May 02, 2017, 05:58:18 PM
Wow, it's almost 6 PM EST, and no challenge yet?!
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May 2nd, 2017
Challenge: Post something your state is known for.
Here's box-beam guardrail at the northern terminus of NY 174:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmjr1990.1apps.com%2FAARoads%2FNT%2520NY%2520174%2520-%2520North%2520%28Resized%29.jpeg&hash=cefd6557c1df6967183cab289bad814c79128e3f)
As an added bonus, many bridges in NY are the same shade of green
I originally wanted to make this challenge "post something your state contributed to road design", but I don't know if box-beam guardrail was invented in New York, Wyoming, or even somewhere else!
So THAT'S what those guardrails are called. Thanks :bigass:
Do you know about what year NY started using them?
Except in New York, they're called guiderails, not guardrails.
QuoteMay 3 (it's already 3:37 PM!): Any road photo taken at an elevation of 1 mile or more. If it is not obvious where the photo was taken, mention where the photo was taken. No Google Images or Google Street View.
QuoteMay 3 (it's already 3:37 PM!): Any road photo taken at an elevation of 1 mile or more. If it is not obvious where the photo was taken, mention where the photo was taken. No Google Images or Google Street View.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2110/2472811048_896323d17f_z_d.jpg)
Cripple Creek, CO Elevation 9494 (approx 1.79 miles)
QuoteMay 3 (it's already 3:37 PM!): Any road photo taken at an elevation of 1 mile or more. If it is not obvious where the photo was taken, mention where the photo was taken. No Google Images or Google Street View.
Mile high is too easy, so I'll go only over 2 miles.
I-70 at the Eisenhower Tunnel. April 13, 2002.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20020413%2Feisenhower-close.jpg&hash=ef571161b89d4317e11a9c83f18762a4ab19f53f)
US 6 at Loveland Pass. April 13, 2002.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20020413%2Flovelandpass.jpg&hash=c52b10c09fa995702ff7bc9173d8242e57321ecf)
Not sure of the exact elevation where the picture was taken, but it's on Copper Mountain, looking down toward I-70. I'm confident it's above 2 miles elevation. March 5, 2013.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fcolorado-20130303-10%2Fcanon%2FIMG_0815-640.jpg&hash=7464b34aff2e472a882d7d9d8550126a3c07fed6)
QuoteMay 3 (it's already 3:37 PM!): Any road photo taken at an elevation of 1 mile or more.
Colorado Avenue - near Denver:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2889/33411667574_68e08f82e2_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SUtwJ3)
QuoteMay the Fourth be with you! Post photos of road signs which relate to the Star Wars franchise.
Unfortunately I can't find anything in my own collection, but I'm hoping a few people have something to share here.
QuoteMay the Fourth be with you! Post photos of road signs which relate to the Star Wars franchise.
Start with the easy one. The Empire State. Entering NY from Massachusetts 102. October 21, 2009.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20091021%2Fnewyork.jpg&hash=9834217d0f7ba166f422a9bff902f72725e0ce71)
Fisher. I-57 in Illinois. July 21, 2003.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20030721%2Fexit250.jpg&hash=bfc2195f97d00ad46c323ea04f9c467f0a804861)
Rogue Rd. US 101 in southern Oregon. July 19, 2004.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20040719%2Fus101cr575-close.jpg&hash=d6c86a86fde45ce0ce778c5a790cf7b245ecc757)
QuoteMay the Fourth be with you! Post photos of road signs which relate to the Star Wars franchise.
Been waiting for someone else to add something in, but since no one is doing so, I'll continue.
(A New) Hope, New York. New York 30. April 25, 2009.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20090425%2Fhope.jpg&hash=f66cdea47b936ce88e12a60a49fb2c9093fc9167)
Or"Lando", Florida, from I-75. July 19, 2007.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20070719%2Fexit301.jpg&hash=4190d59a3542f72fe9e9bba64f951ed59224061d)
(Harrison) Ford Field. I-75 in Detroit. October 7, 2006
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20061007%2Fcomerica.jpg&hash=f1436ba8d466e57ffc6bb9d64dd84357aec856f9)
This intersection: East Kinobe Avenue and South Leia Street (Las Vegas, NV)
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4154/5432444494_96f90f3319.jpg
Quote from: roadgeek01 on May 04, 2017, 03:17:42 PM
This intersection: East Kinobe Avenue and South Leia Street (Las Vegas, NV)
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4154/5432444494_96f90f3319.jpg
That neighborhood also has Lucas, Skywalker, Tarkin, and Vader Avenues. Lucas is just north of Rawhide St.
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Kinobe+Ave,+Las+Vegas,+NV+89120/@36.0882253,-115.0825689,17.26z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x80c8daa64280888d:0x7576389ef43b8f9d!8m2!3d36.0864692!4d-115.079887
See, I'd have thought this was the easy one:
https://goo.gl/maps/nNDQyURvkFG2
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4164/33644754263_9c94212094.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Tg5ah4)
QuoteMay the Fourth be with you! Post photos of road signs which relate to the Star Wars franchise.
These are probably a stretch, but...
George(Lucas)ville, PA
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/627/31958191490_239370165d_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QG35Vy)
Georgeville, Indiana County (https://flic.kr/p/QG35Vy) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
(James Earl)Jones Mills, PA
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2868/33277531031_01703ae890_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SGC3B2)
PA Routes 31/711 multiplex (https://flic.kr/p/SGC3B2) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
QuoteMay 5: Today is Cinco de Mayo. Post road signs in Spanish.
Quote from: 1 on May 05, 2017, 07:20:02 AM
QuoteMay 5: Today is Cinco de Mayo. Post road signs in Spanish.
To make it fully appropriate, should it be signs in Spanish that might otherwise have been in French? :sombrero:
QuoteMay 5: Today is Cinco de Mayo. Post road signs in Spanish.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F7iLkuxW.jpg&hash=4eb813392c7eddf7d3b07071ae30e6ce2e1940d9)
Los Adaes ("the Adai" Indians). LA 6 at LA 485 west of Natchitoches, LA
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170506/c85326c6d211ebccb8845b601b20d7b4.jpg)
iPhone
This posting: https://www.aaroads.com/forum/index.php?topic=20203.0 (https://www.aaroads.com/forum/index.php?topic=20203.0) suggests an idea for today's challenge. It's a little easy, but I feel like we've had some harder ones to match lately.
QuoteMay 6, 2017: Post pictures of signs where a place name ends in "burg"
Petersburg, New York. Entering on New York 2 East from Massachusetts. September 30, 2001.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20010930%2Fpetersburg.jpg&hash=46b0e5676fb68b076dcc7d1bff9ced06d49d3032)
Distance to Gettysburg, South Dakota, from Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. June 5, 2003.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20030605%2Fgettysburgsd.jpg&hash=d38ba62096a21d4fe9e8782b4f333353f1b6e574)
Clarksburg, Massachusetts. Massachusetts 8. February 2, 2002. (02/02/02)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20020202%2Fclarksburg.jpg&hash=84ba6311a6f01c19d6c823177f24f2338c2224e2)
I'm okay with an easier challenge :)
QuoteMay 6, 2017: Post pictures of signs where a place name ends in "burg"
New Hamburg, ON (on 7/8)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F8jdiDqf.jpg&hash=babfc289e15855944e0e90a825c69212770b87cc)
Langenburg, SK (on TCH 1)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FhsA1QdK.jpg&hash=c91c0b73d47759a8f8bbb70263304a9ba851f889)
QuoteMay 6, 2017: Post pictures of signs where a place name ends in "burg"
McCallsburg, Iowa from I-35
(https://i.imgur.com/5rHtSRr.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/5rHtSRr.jpg)
Millersburg, Iowa from the east terminus of IA-85 at IA-21
(https://i.imgur.com/MZRbPIH.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/MZRbPIH.jpg)
QuoteMay 6, 2017: Post pictures of signs where a place name ends in "burg"
Here's a fresh one from 3 days ago
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4163/34311142542_70c2856c22_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UgXzi9)
AZ-I-40-X071WA.5 (https://flic.kr/p/UgXzi9) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteMay 6, 2017: Post pictures of signs where a place name ends in "burg"
Clarksburg, WV
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7073/7082285823_c02424110e_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/bMQyQg)
I-79 @ US 50 - Clarksburg, WV (https://flic.kr/p/bMQyQg) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Spartanburg, SC
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7080/7113661261_e8df1bac81_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/bQBnE6)
I-77 near I-85 (https://flic.kr/p/bQBnE6) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Does a "burgh" count?
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8458/7952692384_04ea692436_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/d7KCnW)
US 224 @ I-376 / US 422 - New Castle, PA (https://flic.kr/p/d7KCnW) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
QuoteMay 6, 2017: Post pictures of signs where a place name ends in "burg"
Not many of those in south Louisiana. Had to go to Mississippi to find one in my collection.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2837/32726640653_838a8b61e4_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RRWA64)
IMG_5114 (https://flic.kr/p/RRWA64) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
QuoteMay 6, 2017: Post pictures of signs where a place name ends in "burg"
A few more of mine before today's challenge expires.
"Pittsburgh" doesn't meet the challenge, but "Pittsburg" does. This in Mt. Pleasant, Texas. July 2, 2013.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20130702%2Fbusus271dtsouthus271p.jpg&hash=c67eefceffbc48035d14331deff4ff1e6ee4d480)
2-for-1 on I-81 in Virginia. July 16, 2013.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20130716%2Fexit118b.jpg&hash=38ea3faddf07e83e65829dd95c72ddca7281d2ba)
And the closest match to me is probably Duanesburg, New York. From US 20. May 22, 2014.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20140522%2Fduanesburg.jpg&hash=a7f61e807a33fe9826fa95cd51623a3fffd31b01)
QuoteMay 6, 2017: Post pictures of signs where a place name ends in "burg"
I also have no pictures of a Louisiana example. Here is Parkersburg, WV
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170507/1c9b7e0216d709431924c0ed3e10f8b5.jpg)
And St. Petersburg, FL
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170507/d2ccdc993ea75eeda2e82cb100835b06.jpg)
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QuoteMay 6, 2017: Post pictures of signs where a place name ends in "burg"
Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-276) westbound at signage for Harrisburg:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcoastroads.com%2Fstates%2Fpa%2Fpainter%2Fi276%2Ffullsize%2F276w333_10.jpg&hash=be92f62206c1ef34edecfafde8683f84ea08f331)
QuoteMay 7, 2017: Today is 5/7/17, and 5, 7, 17, and 5717 are all prime, so post signs or assemblies that contain two or more different route numbers and ONLY prime numbers. (If a single sign qualifies, adjacent signs do not disqualify the photo.)
EDITED: Route numbers are what count. Not distances, telephone numbers, etc. This was edited after the first and second replies to this challenge, but the replies are consistent with the rules after this edit.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Falpsroads.net%2Froads%2Fma%2Fma_97%2Fgrovew.jpg&hash=cc8d24a2f5912e6a909bc958cfb1bc178cba8d92)
Quote from: jmd41280 on May 06, 2017, 09:29:01 PM
QuoteMay 6, 2017: Post pictures of signs where a place name ends in "burg"
Does a "burgh" count?
I'm sure it would, if you could find an image of Pittsburgh from before the 'h' was officially reinstated. :-D
QuoteMay 7, 2017: Today is 5/7/17, and 5, 7, 17, and 5717 are all prime, so post signs or assemblies that contain two or more different numbers and ONLY prime numbers. (If a single sign qualifies, adjacent signs do not disqualify the photo.)
Here's a prime pair that used to live in Troy, New York. June 22, 2011.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20110622%2Ftowesti787ny7.jpg&hash=10e3caac900ae4b563e100e45a0f890b3d696933)
Some US highway Utah primes in Bluff. With Bonus southern Utah scenery in the background. September 26, 2003.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20030926%2Fus191us163.jpg&hash=e9639d48fb691ad1db2c1b8a41fcf154b28405b0)
And some New York primes in East Berne. May 13, 2013.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20130513%2Ftony157aeastny443.jpg&hash=40f21acd73701ee1db9833078d028486239dd085)
QuoteMay 7, 2017: Today is 5/7/17, and 5, 7, 17, and 5717 are all prime, so post signs or assemblies that contain two or more different numbers and ONLY prime numbers. (If a single sign qualifies, adjacent signs do not disqualify the photo.)
This faded assembly for Hwy 7 and the 401 in Kitchener, ON
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FlKnJtk3.jpg&hash=ecfce39328eb4f54038d7552809ab423db14351d)
Oxford CR 29 on the 401 near Woodstock, ON
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F1sCBdFx.jpg&hash=8c23e23b0768887f40e95c6848bdfc14435729a0)
SK 47 at TCH 1 (if only 1 was a prime number...)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FhEPq6tV.jpg&hash=cc16a78c12320d53835c67f17e9528236790fbd8)
QuoteMay 7, 2017: Today is 5/7/17, and 5, 7, 17, and 5717 are all prime, so post signs or assemblies that contain two or more different route numbers and ONLY prime numbers. (If a single sign qualifies, adjacent signs do not disqualify the photo.)
US 19 and US 41 (alas, I couldn't find a photo that also included GA 3)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fnames%2Feast_point.jpg&hash=291c9ac354d468d9ebd23d9a6a7e3f2def9ef31b)
US 41 and GA 5 (not that it matters, but that should be just plain 5 southbound, not 5 Spur)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fi75s_ga5.jpg&hash=7b4916f5c1a8072e97a40324a7c4bec272f4d544)
US 19 and US 29
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fi75n_exit249d.jpg&hash=d49ba5a624fe43d75cab47a58eead4fa5e686b44)
QuoteMay 7, 2017: Today is 5/7/17, and 5, 7, 17, and 5717 are all prime, so post signs or assemblies that contain two or more different route numbers and ONLY prime numbers. (If a single sign qualifies, adjacent signs do not disqualify the photo.)
IA-7 and US-71 east of Storm Lake
(https://i.imgur.com/mfYVWm6.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/mfYVWm6.jpg)
IA-3 and IA-7 east of Cherokee, at the latter's west terminus
(https://i.imgur.com/7hhbEOf.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/7hhbEOf.jpg)
One last edit as I just remembered another one I have–this one's IA-5 and IA-137 in Albia
(https://i.imgur.com/9u4c0sb.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/9u4c0sb.jpg)
QuoteMay 7, 2017: Today is 5/7/17, and 5, 7, 17, and 5717 are all prime, so post signs or assemblies that contain two or more different route numbers and ONLY prime numbers. (If a single sign qualifies, adjacent signs do not disqualify the photo.)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5265/30101312186_99ce55f691_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MRX6p9)
LA 1091 / US 11 Route Shields (https://flic.kr/p/MRX6p9) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8767/29491419493_a683e7534e_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LW4exT)
US 61 / LA 53 Directionals (https://flic.kr/p/LW4exT) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8366/29906947111_61d28c0727_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MyLVra)
US 61 / LA 19 Approach Signs (https://flic.kr/p/MyLVra) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
Since I just posted three Iowa pictures, with this post I'll post a couple Minnesota pictures.
QuoteMay 7, 2017: Today is 5/7/17, and 5, 7, 17, and 5717 are all prime, so post signs or assemblies that contain two or more different route numbers and ONLY prime numbers. (If a single sign qualifies, adjacent signs do not disqualify the photo.)
MN-23 at MN-107's northern terminus
(https://i.imgur.com/XMXzYqd.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/XMXzYqd.jpg)
MN-101, CR-101, and CR-61 in Chanhassen
(https://i.imgur.com/miVrWBf.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/miVrWBf.jpg)
Edited to remove third picture because I was suffering from a temporary brain failure in thinking 25 was prime.
Edit again, this time to post a valid picture: MN-5 and CR-101 (former MN-101), also in Chanhassen
(https://i.imgur.com/HegFZn8.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/HegFZn8.jpg)
QuoteMay 7, 2017: Today is 5/7/17, and 5, 7, 17, and 5717 are all prime, so post signs or assemblies that contain two or more different route numbers and ONLY prime numbers. (If a single sign qualifies, adjacent signs do not disqualify the photo.)
US 1 at US 13 in Pennsylvania:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcoastroads.com%2Fstates%2Fpa%2Fpastate%2Fus1%2Ffullsize%2F1n000022.jpg&hash=3779ef00ea92565cb953acb098a6757708164fa6)
QuoteMay 7, 2017: Today is 5/7/17, and 5, 7, 17, and 5717 are all prime, so post signs or assemblies that contain two or more different route numbers and ONLY prime numbers. (If a single sign qualifies, adjacent signs do not disqualify the photo.)
A few more from my collection.
Crescent City, California. July 19, 2004.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20040719%2Fus199ca197.jpg&hash=011aa56fddaee09fdc47737b0b43812868957548)
Jacksboro, Texas. March 13, 2011.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20110313%2Fus281tx199mwfw.jpg&hash=9bf6da0a64fa15633b92b3a56aebfb6cf1af0610)
Back close to home with this one in Rotterdam, New York. April 24, 2006.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20060424%2Fny7ny337.jpg&hash=db07a880e0417686c578076b01351df961ab48e8)
Guys, the number 1 is not prime by definition (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prime_number). However, I guess it's up to the challenge maker if he wants to allow it.
Also, I have pictures of two intersecting prime routes (IA-83 and 173) but both displays also have a TO I-80 shield set up next to them so that invalidates them (I think?) :angry:
Edit: Never mind, how could I forget about the END assembly :pan:
QuoteMay 7, 2017: Today is 5/7/17, and 5, 7, 17, and 5717 are all prime, so post signs or assemblies that contain two or more different route numbers and ONLY prime numbers. (If a single sign qualifies, adjacent signs do not disqualify the photo.)
(https://i.imgur.com/rMwHG8y.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/rMwHG8y.jpg)
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on May 07, 2017, 08:30:37 PM
Also, I have pictures of two intersecting prime routes (IA-83 and 173) but both displays also have a TO I-80 shield set up next to them so that invalidates them (I think?) :angry:
The challenge says that "adjacent signs do not disqualify the photo", so they should be okay.
I just edited my post with a picture that I totally, stupidly forgot about that doesn't even have the potential problem anyway, so it doesn't matter. :)
Edit: because I love edits, this is the picture (https://i.imgur.com/9MqRejA.jpg) that I was talking about.
QuoteMay 7, 2017: Today is 5/7/17, and 5, 7, 17, and 5717 are all prime, so post signs or assemblies that contain two or more different route numbers and ONLY prime numbers. (If a single sign qualifies, adjacent signs do not disqualify the photo.)
281 & 523 (Confluence, PA)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4133/5066143499_cd8d721878_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/8HFiXH)
PA Routes 281 & 523 (https://flic.kr/p/8HFiXH) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
19 & 41 (Mt. Nebo, WV)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7277/7124652469_45a91e8576_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/bRzGXF)
US 19 @ WV Route 41 (https://flic.kr/p/bRzGXF) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
43 & 857 (Fairchance, PA)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/2/1533/24711274995_904b31c03a_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DDDK8r)
PA Route 43/PA Turnpike 43/To PA Route 857 (https://flic.kr/p/DDDK8r) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
QuoteMay 7, 2017: Today is 5/7/17, and 5, 7, 17, and 5717 are all prime, so post signs or assemblies that contain two or more different route numbers and ONLY prime numbers. (If a single sign qualifies, adjacent signs do not disqualify the photo.)
I have one from South Dakota and two triples from Alabama.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7361/27496859704_1f74427f43_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HTNAq1)
Misc Signs 1 (https://flic.kr/p/HTNAq1) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5501/30724016035_d1f15811fb_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NNYByp)IMG_6812 (https://flic.kr/p/NNYByp) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5569/30635959801_f62fbb3f3b_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NFcivt)
IMG_7042 (https://flic.kr/p/NFcivt) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteMay 7, 2017: Today is 5/7/17, and 5, 7, 17, and 5717 are all prime, so post signs or assemblies that contain two or more different route numbers and ONLY prime numbers. (If a single sign qualifies, adjacent signs do not disqualify the photo.)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5287/5216599384_2227e888fe_z_d.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4055/4227498336_1f092a1707_z_d.jpg)
Hmm, still no Challenge for today...OK, we're going to do something a little different: a 1-2-3 U.S. Presidents Challenge! (We've done a presidential Challenge before, but this is not quite the same.)
Unlike most Challenges, this one will remain open until the sequence is finished. We'll start with Washington, and post signs with the last name of each president in order. Here are the rules:
—The name can appear as a street name, the name of a city, or any other way, but it must be on an official road sign.
—The name must appear, spelled correctly, as a standalone word (not within another word or as a sequence of letters in multiple words).
—Only the last name is required, and it does
not need to be something actually named for that president (or for a person at all). However, if the full name does appear in the sign, then it
does need to match the president in question. For example, a sign for Clinton County would work for Bill Clinton, but a sign for the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge would not work for John F. Kennedy. Likewise, any sign showing "John Adams" or "George Bush" must pertain to the correct one of the pair, even thought the first names are the same. But just plain "Adams" or "Bush" would work for either.
—Any sign or any photo can only be used once in the Challenge. (You can't use a different photo of the same sign, or two different signs from one photo.)
—Cleveland will be counted twice, as is usual in lists of the presidents.
—Speaking of which, here's such a list (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Presidents_of_the_United_States) to help in the game.
When answering this Challenge, quote the Challenge statement below, replacing the president's name with the one currently in play, as well as the next one to follow. Okay...go!
QuoteMay 8, 2017
Challenge: George Washington
Next up: John Adams
QuoteMay 8, 2017
Challenge: George Washington
Next up: John Adams
I'll start us in NYC. September 14, 2007.
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QuoteMay 9, 2017
Challenge: Post the most recent sign photo you took.
You've got less than an hour, if you're in in my time zone! :-)
QuoteMay 9, 2017
Challenge: Post the most recent sign photo you took.
This is one of my most recent photos (imgur uploads my photos out of order, so I might be off by one or two). I took it on April 28th on TCH 16 entering Saskatoon. Ironically it was overcast and it started to rain a minute later
:-D
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QuoteMay 9, 2017
Challenge: Post the most recent sign photo you took.
LA 728-2, yesterday...didn't have any good hyphenated route shields in my collection:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4155/33702747734_2f4ed89b1b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TmcoHu)
I'm still uploading "new" photos from early-2013, but since I'd finally found a 754, I uploaded a dozen recent shots to go with it.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4176/34159415290_eb39fca3a5_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/U3xW53)
QuoteMay 9, 2017
Challenge: Post the most recent sign photo you took.
This defaced sign on Fleur Dr at the IA-5 interchange. It's been like this for at least a few years now. Picture was actually taken yesterday, May 9.
(https://i.imgur.com/XsCSnlm.jpg)
Maybe no one else has been to western Mass. So I'll post again to see if the May 8 challenge is going to go anywhere. Perhaps it would be more successful as its own thread.
QuoteMay 8, 2017
Challenge: John Adams
Next up: Thomas Jefferson
Massachusetts 2 East. July 5, 2003.
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QuoteMay 8, 2017
Challenge: Thomas Jefferson
Next up: James Madison
Quote from: 74/171FAN on July 16, 2009, 01:54:23 PM
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Taken from the Erroneous Road Signs thread (I think the description said it should be Alt 36, not 36 itself)
Edit: I removed the declaration of the May 10 challenge from this post (I was previously multitasking), so the next post has the official May 10 challenge.
Quote
May 10, 2017 Challenge: Post a sign from the street or highway of your childhood home. (GSV allowed if needed.)
Webb St., Lafayette, LA.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4166/33529028824_499b94fcc2_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/T5R38S)
Joy & Webb (https://flic.kr/p/T5R38S) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on May 10, 2017, 02:36:18 AM
QuoteMay 9, 2017
Challenge: Post the most recent sign photo you took.
This defaced sign on Fleur Dr at the IA-5 interchange. It's been like this for at least a few years now. Picture was actually taken yesterday, May 9.
If yesterday was May 9th, then you can't post for the May 9th Challenge. (You're supposed to cover your tracks and say you were in Alaska or something.) ;-)
Quote from: Jim on May 10, 2017, 07:30:58 AM
Maybe no one else has been to western Mass. So I'll post again to see if the May 8 challenge is going to go anywhere. Perhaps it would be more successful as its own thread.
I thought of that, or maybe of a thread pointing to this one (for those who are interested in the sequential challenges but not the daily one). But sometimes threads just linger for a bit until they're jumpstarted–there was almost nothing posted for May 9th, either, but then that hourlong Challenge managed to get a fair bit of activity!
Meanwhile...
QuoteMay 8, 2017
Challenge: James Madison
Next up: James Monroe
From our own AA Roads Interstate Guide:
(https://www.aaroads.com/mid-atlantic/virginia081/i-081_nb_exit_247a_01.jpg)
QuoteMay 8, 2017
Challenge: James Monroe
Next up: John Quincy Adams
GA 20 northbound in Loganville:
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Quote from: empirestate on May 10, 2017, 10:17:12 AM
If yesterday was May 9th, then you can't post for the May 9th Challenge. (You're supposed to cover your tracks and say you were in Alaska or something.) ;-)
Oh, I thought it was open as long as a new challenge hadn't yet been posted. My bad. :pan:
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on May 10, 2017, 12:33:35 PM
Quote from: empirestate on May 10, 2017, 10:17:12 AM
If yesterday was May 9th, then you can't post for the May 9th Challenge. (You're supposed to cover your tracks and say you were in Alaska or something.) ;-)
Oh, I thought it was open as long as a new challenge hadn't yet been posted. My bad. :pan:
If there are no photos at all for that challenge (this also means that the creator does not post any), it lasts until the first photo is posted. Otherwise, it ends at midnight in your time zone.
QuoteMay 8, 2017
Challenge: John Quincy Adams
Next up: Andrew Jackson
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8458/27946487514_6372a99162_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Jzx46C)
Adams Bayou Exit Sign (https://flic.kr/p/Jzx46C) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
QuoteMay 8, 2017
Challenge: Andrew Jackson
Next up: Martin Van Buren
I-55 and I-69 South in northernmost Mississippi. July 23, 2015.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20150723%2Fexit289.jpg&hash=46467a113c227b510ae21118beee0bfbca5f8f94)
Quote
May 10, 2017 Challenge: Post a sign from the street or highway of your childhood home. (GSV allowed if needed.)
I'll consider this one to be it: Dellwood St (https://www.google.com/maps/@45.5725551,-93.2297038,3a,75y,118.95h,89.37t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1srurpxQU2GHtg25PWY8x_TA!2e0!7i13312!8i6656). On the right side, you can see a post with a tiny sign (for one of Cambridge's walking trails) and a blank area above it–that's where an MN-293 shield used to be. :-(
(https://i.imgur.com/1DfaEeF.png) (https://i.imgur.com/1DfaEeF.png)
May 11, 2017: Post a route marker for a route that has nothing showing for it on Google Maps. In other words, it's signed in the wild, but cannot be found on Google Maps no matter what you do. (Old photos of routes no longer in existence don't count.)
UT-308 is shown only as "Kodachrome State Park Rd" on Google Maps. There is no state highway designation shown.
This marker is found at the south end of the road...I believe it is the only marker for UT-308 in existence.
Proof: https://www.google.com/maps/@37.5150191,-111.9905149,14.5z
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4160/33630368854_e7df933b49_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TeNqZL)
UT-308STNF (https://flic.kr/p/TeNqZL) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
I can grab a picture of a Van Buren St. during my lunchbreak today, so I will do that too.
Quote from: paulthemapguy on May 11, 2017, 09:52:51 AM
May 11, 2017: Post a route marker for a route that has nothing showing for it on Google Maps. In other words, it's signed in the wild, but cannot be found on Google Maps no matter what you do. (Old photos of routes no longer in existence don't count.)
GA 5 Conn, better known as Barrett Pkwy, in Cobb County. No route marker on Google Maps (or on signage from either I-75 or I-575, for that matter).
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fnumbers%2Fga5conn.jpg&hash=e356f7679b35e3a452fffda034ba0fab9b353af1)
Quote
May 11, 2017: Post a route marker for a route that has nothing showing for it on Google Maps. In other words, it's signed in the wild, but cannot be found on Google Maps no matter what you do. (Old photos of routes no longer in existence don't count.)
Business US-71 that runs through Storm Lake, IA is nowhere to be found–here's its southern terminus looking towards town, concurrent with IA-7.
(https://i.imgur.com/giP6uZq.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/giP6uZq.jpg)
Quote from: paulthemapguy on May 11, 2017, 09:52:51 AM
I can grab a picture of a Van Buren St. during my lunchbreak today, so I will do that too.
Oh good, because I passed Martin Van Buren National Historic Site earlier today, and will again tomorrow, but alas, no picture!
Quote from: paulthemapguy on May 11, 2017, 09:52:51 AM
May 11, 2017: Post a route marker for a route that has nothing showing for it on Google Maps. In other words, it's signed in the wild, but cannot be found on Google Maps no matter what you do. (Old photos of routes no longer in existence don't count.)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/634/21581338320_d6ba4dfb12_z_d.jpg)
Google Maps shows this as I-49
Van Buren St, from IL-53 northbound in Joliet. Harrison is next
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4158/34443302972_0b6c6595ce_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UtCVZf)20170511_223956 (https://flic.kr/p/UtCVZf) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteMay 8, 2017
Challenge: William Henry Harrison (I'll always remember his "I died in 30 days!" from The Simpsons "We are the Mediocre Presidents" song)
Next up: John Tyler
Butte, Montana. June 27, 2001.
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There's seems to be a significant overlap between road enthusiasts and weather enthusiasts, and it's severe weather season, so let's try this one.
QuoteMay 12, 2017
Challenge: Post pictures of signs that mention cities/towns/villages that are known for a severe tornado strike. Include the date of the tornado and a link to more information if possible.
Xenia, Ohio. Photo from I-71 on June 4, 2003. Tornado: April 3, 1974 (https://www.libraries.wright.edu/special/ddn_archive/2011/04/19/xenia-tornado-of-1974/)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20030604%2Fxenia.jpg&hash=c81234c0dfcd961862fdf167b7db6c448b9f2453)
QuoteMay 12, 2017
Challenge: Post pictures of signs that mention cities/towns/villages that are known for a severe tornado strike. Include the date of the tornado and a link to more information if possible.
I took these from this article: http://globalnews.ca/news/1401730/ontarios-deadliest-tornadoes-by-the-numbers/ (http://globalnews.ca/news/1401730/ontarios-deadliest-tornadoes-by-the-numbers/)
Woodstock and Stratford, ON (August 7, 1979, F4 tornado)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FXNT9xU9.jpg&hash=dbce2330d85a8e3945eafa9fc63eb3a4391527ee)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FH92PRWX.jpg&hash=5c7a11cadabd61daf78cca19e0b22534eb63eff0)
Barrie, ON (May 31, 1985, F4 tornado)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fx3IEbUn.jpg&hash=1923ae1f291996681595e5b6753dfe64ae5d9d57)
I wish I had a photo for Goderich, which had an F3 tornado on August 21, 2011, and means more to me since I have close relatives who live in the town. We visited them a year after the tornado and you could still see the tornado's path from the damaged buildings and trees.
QuoteMay 12, 2017
Challenge: Post pictures of signs that mention cities/towns/villages that are known for a severe tornado strike. Include the date of the tornado and a link to more information if possible.
Rayne, LA, March 2011 (https://www.bing.com/search?q=rayne+tornado&PC=U316&FORM=CHROMN).
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5671/31834525771_41913e04af_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Qv7gpZ)
LA 35/98 Advance Sign (https://flic.kr/p/Qv7gpZ) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
QuoteMay 12, 2017
Challenge: Post pictures of signs that mention cities/towns/villages that are known for a severe tornado strike. Include the date of the tornado and a link to more information if possible.
Joplin, Missouri. Photo from July 22, 2015. Tornado: May 22, 2011 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_Joplin_tornado)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20150722%2Fexit102b.jpg&hash=3f85b08d428ee56f788d136c3b60680b1f6580a9)
Washington, IL. November 17, 2013. Tornado destroyed much of the town, killing 2 and injuring 125. https://www.weather.gov/media/lot/events/17Nov2013/13nov17_ILtors.pdf
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8371/29535691541_14e622b5d7_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LZY964)
IL-008-029 (https://flic.kr/p/LZY964) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Multitasking here.
QuoteMay 12, 2017
Challenge: Post pictures of signs that mention cities/towns/villages that are known for a severe tornado strike. Include the date of the tornado and a link to more information if possible.
QuoteChallenge: John Tyler
Next up: James K. Polk
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(Tyler, MN)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1918_Tyler_tornado
QuoteMay 12, 2017
Challenge: Post pictures of signs that mention cities/towns/villages that are known for a severe tornado strike. Include the date of the tornado and a link to more information if possible.
Minneapolis, in reference to the May 2011 tornado that killed one and injured many more (http://m.startribune.com/may-22-2011-deadly-tornado-crashes-through-north-minneapolis/122417279/), and devastated the north side neighborhood.
(https://i.imgur.com/IirhHbD.jpg)
QuoteChallenge: James K. Polk
Next up: Zachary Taylor
Taken on US 98 approaching Lakeland, Florida. August 26, 2003.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20030826%2Ftoll570exit.jpg&hash=b9011d16fa0e2db02d90d11067d29d83deabd912)
QuoteChallenge: Zachary Taylor
Next up: Millard Fillmore
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2Fc%2Fc5%2FZachary_Taylor_Parkway_LA_10.JPG&hash=4d11757863804f5ec887fe9f508d09f773758b16)
via Wikimedia Commons
More multitasking.
QuoteMarch 7, 2017 challenge: Post route sign photos of the highest-numbered state highway in a particular state.
QuoteMay 13, 2017 challenge: Road signs that contain a dash/hyphen.
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Quote from: 1 on May 13, 2017, 10:28:05 AM
QuoteMay 13, 2017 challenge: Road signs that contain a dash/hyphen.
We already did route shields with hyphens (February 1). I take it this is more general?
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5545/31139992703_6eb3ecd057_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PrJAVV)
Texas Spur 330 Advance Sign (https://flic.kr/p/PrJAVV) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/748/31993586411_b3d66a10fa_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QKauAP)
I-10 Eastbound Exit 25 (Interstate 210) (https://flic.kr/p/QKauAP) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/364/31139996393_00fe052e16_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PrJC2x)
Texas FM 565 Exit (Closed) from I-10 WB (https://flic.kr/p/PrJC2x) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
I-20 EB just inside the LA/MS state line
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170513/f420658f6b2bee8e4b3c0469b7c020a4.jpg)
I-49 southbound inShreveport, LA
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170513/1710673a14960b7dab18a46d10834609.jpg)
I-20 EB approaching the downtown Shreveport exits
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170513/e8763593341a4f3821f9ebc6306c2d8d.jpg)
iPhone
Quote from: jbnv on May 13, 2017, 11:12:26 AM
We already did route shields with hyphens (February 1). I take it this is more general?
Sorry, I didn't realize that one already existed. Yes, this is more general. For example, a city name that is hyphenated (like Winston-Salem) would also count.
QuoteMay 13, 2017 challenge: Road signs that contain a dash/hyphen.
I-95 northbound at the I-395 interchange in Bangor, ME.
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QuoteMay 14, 2017 Challenge: Since today marks the anniversary of the beginning of the Lewis and Clark expedition, post photos of any sign that is in reference to a frontier trail/military road.
These signs are about a block apart from each other in Shawnee, KS. I don't know how well the trails are marked elsewhere, so roads and towns named after them are acceptable.
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(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F3THpuj7.jpg&hash=e7f2e21213d0f9eaf5b65d1f3c938e3c974d08cd)
I guess we'll save doing a challenge about mothers for next year.
Quote from: jbnv on May 14, 2017, 09:29:44 AM
I guess we'll save doing a challenge about mothers for next year.
We have to skip some. If we do all the holiday-related ones this year, what will we do next year?
QuoteMay 13, 2017 challenge: Road signs that contain a dash/hyphen.
Long Island Expressway (I-495) eastbound at Patchogue-Holbrook Road (Suffolk CR 19):
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QuoteMay 14, 2017 Challenge: Since today marks the anniversary of the beginning of the Lewis and Clark expedition, post photos of any sign that is in reference to a frontier trail/military road.
Might as well go with the Lewis and Clark Trail, then. This near Council Bluffs, Iowa. July 19, 2015.
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Chisholm Trail from I-40 in Oklahoma. March 16, 2004.
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Oregon Trail in Troutdale, Oregon. July 16, 2004.
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Quote from: dgolub on May 14, 2017, 09:54:41 AM
QuoteMay 13, 2017 challenge: Road signs that contain a dash/hyphen.
Today's the 14th...
Quote from: 1 on May 13, 2017, 11:51:01 AM
Quote from: jbnv on May 13, 2017, 11:12:26 AM
We already did route shields with hyphens (February 1). I take it this is more general?
Sorry, I didn't realize that one already existed. Yes, this is more general. For example, a city name that is hyphenated (like Winston-Salem) would also count.
Technically there's no rule against repeating a Challenge, although I suppose it generally ought to be avoided since the idea is to generate a variety of content.
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QuoteMay 14, 2017 Challenge: Since today marks the anniversary of the beginning of the Lewis and Clark expedition, post photos of any sign that is in reference to a frontier trail/military road.
US 395 in Richland, Washington:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/706/31812106405_55d7e48f0b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Qt8mVc)
QuoteMay 15, 2017: River Roads! Pictures of the Great River Road and/or other scenic/designated routes that follow a river (or mostly).
Great River Road along MN-252
(https://i.imgur.com/RGgCIem.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/RGgCIem.jpg)
Minnesota River Valley Scenic Byway along MN-93
(https://i.imgur.com/dLqDix9.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/dLqDix9.jpg)
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on May 15, 2017, 11:56:39 AM
QuoteMay 15, 2017: River Roads! Pictures of the Great River Road and/or other scenic/designated routes that follow a river (or mostly).
(https://i.imgur.com/RGgCIem.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/RGgCIem.jpg)
The Illinois River Scenic Byway, plus the Great River Road near Hardin, IL
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8297/28840771082_09327c53cc_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KWyurQ)
IL-016-100D (https://flic.kr/p/KWyurQ) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
NJ 29 northbound along the Delaware River:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcoastroads.com%2Fstates%2Fnj%2Fnjstate%2Fnj29%2Ffullsize%2F29n00115.jpg&hash=b17d99f730f7821c578b9075a780ca7eeaa3a70a)
QuoteMay 15, 2017: River Roads! Pictures of the Great River Road and/or other scenic/designated routes that follow a river (or mostly).
Fly, OH:
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QuoteMay 15, 2017: River Roads! Pictures of the Great River Road and/or other scenic/designated routes that follow a river (or mostly).
The sign partially obscured by the pole is for the Qu'Appelle Valley Scenic Route. SK 10 takes you to the Qu'Appelle River Valley from TCH 1, then you can follow SK 56 along the river (which I did and it was definitely pretty!)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FWgg8cpZ.jpg&hash=03399c448a7a3b638e2196b2dcce15e167a93466)
Unfortunately I don't have a photo, but here's the street view link for the Grand River Scenic Parkway (Haldimand CR 17).
https://www.google.ca/maps/@42.9232956,-79.7471012,3a,15y,112.04h,86.1t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1seWLRMbK5RexZiWMrZrxInQ!2e0!7i13312!8i6656!5m1!1e4 (https://www.google.ca/maps/@42.9232956,-79.7471012,3a,15y,112.04h,86.1t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1seWLRMbK5RexZiWMrZrxInQ!2e0!7i13312!8i6656!5m1!1e4)
Quote from: formulanone on May 15, 2017, 09:18:23 AM
QuoteMay 14, 2017 Challenge: Since today marks the anniversary of the beginning of the Lewis and Clark expedition, post photos of any sign that is in reference to a frontier trail/military road.
That was yesterday's Challenge (unless you're posting from the middle of the Pacific)...
Quote from: dgolub on May 15, 2017, 09:14:30 PM
NJ 29 northbound along the Delaware River:
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What's the designation on this route? (I can't quite make out the sign in this photo.)
QuoteMay 15, 2017: River Roads! Pictures of the Great River Road and/or other scenic/designated routes that follow a river (or mostly).
My post a few days ago of the Oregon Trail also includes the Historic Columbia River Highway, but I won't bother with a re-post.
Here's one from the northernmost reaches of the Great River Road near Lake Itasca in Minnesota. July 12, 2003.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20030712%2Fcr2grr.jpg&hash=14faefdbc6b7ce560a1e05e46e65413d83719577)
Moving well to the south to New Madrid, Missouri. July 23, 2005.
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How about the Bronx River Parkway? June 8, 2008.
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QuoteMay 16, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of animal crossing signs, other than deer.
Official installs only–no novelty signs! And of course, pictorial signs with the silhouette of the animal are preferred. :-)
QuoteMay 16, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of animal crossing signs, other than deer.
Okay, one I'm ready for! :)
From a random roadtrip back in 2009. Best welcome sign I've ever come across...
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QuoteMay 16, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of animal crossing signs, other than deer.
Many options here. I'll start with these three and if I have a chance, post a few more later.
Bear Xing, Massachusetts 2 in just starting down from the eastern summit toward Charlemont. February 3, 2002.
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Nene Xing. Hawaii 11. August 30, 2006.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20060830%2Fnenexing.jpg&hash=9dddae6faa1106b257e80910ab4c6843135600b9)
Panther Traffic on Collier County 951 in the Naples, Florida, area. January 31, 2009.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20090131%2Fpanthertraffic-close.jpg&hash=339eaae131ee49ab23a0956443cc550348cf6a5c)
Quote from: empirestate on May 15, 2017, 09:39:04 PM
Quote from: dgolub on May 15, 2017, 09:14:30 PM
NJ 29 northbound along the Delaware River:
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What's the designation on this route? (I can't quite make out the sign in this photo.)
As I wrote above it, it's NJ 29.
Quote from: dgolub on May 16, 2017, 08:55:02 AM
Quote from: empirestate on May 15, 2017, 09:39:04 PM
What's the designation on this route? (I can't quite make out the sign in this photo.)
As I wrote above it, it's NJ 29.
Yes, but what's the scenic/river route that goes along with it?
QuoteMay 16, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of animal crossing signs, other than deer.
A goat/bighorn sheep sign near Zion NP
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4181/33886126693_8d99bd77ef_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TCpfTF)
notdeer1 (https://flic.kr/p/TCpfTF) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
An extra-explicit elk sign near Bryce
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4171/33853584464_9d8abf4165_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TzwtdL)
notdeer2 (https://flic.kr/p/TzwtdL) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Bear sign on the road around Lake Tahoe (NV-28 I believe)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/2/1516/25595563040_bf15e8c50b_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EZMXa3)
IMG_0815 (https://flic.kr/p/EZMXa3) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
And I'm including this one because my gf and I were amazed by the ridiculous mileage posted for this warning. Only 1 millionth of the distance to the sun!
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4181/33853572744_7686d2ae33_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TzwpJG)
notdeer3 (https://flic.kr/p/TzwpJG) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
This Elk Crossing sign is on KY 66.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/gallery/21_16_05_17_12_10_03.jpeg)
And this is it with a little personalization. :-D
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/gallery/21_16_05_17_12_10_26.jpeg)
There used to be a Bear Crossing sign on KY 160 at the top of Pine Mountain at the Harlan/Letcher county line, but it's long gone.
Quote from: Jim on May 16, 2017, 08:27:59 AM
Bear Xing, Massachusetts 2 in just starting down from the eastern summit toward Charlemont. February 3, 2002.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20020203%2Fbear.jpg&hash=f1c893e12ba56a02a17f50edbbc54db63e988adf)
This particular sign (specifically its westbound counterpart) is exactly what prompted this Challenge idea when I saw it yesterday. :-)
Quote from: jbnv on May 16, 2017, 08:57:56 AM
Quote from: dgolub on May 16, 2017, 08:55:02 AM
Quote from: empirestate on May 15, 2017, 09:39:04 PM
What's the designation on this route? (I can't quite make out the sign in this photo.)
As I wrote above it, it's NJ 29.
Yes, but what's the scenic/river route that goes along with it?
Right, that's what I meant. I believe the Challenge was intended to show named, designated scenic routes, such as the Great River Road (although admittedly it wasn't entirely clear).
There is a BEAR XING sign on US 90 between Patterson and Berwick, LA.
Also, not sure if this counts as official: (Not my photo.)
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QuoteMay 16, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of animal crossing signs, other than deer.
A few more.
Open Range. Nevada 359. November 16, 2007.
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Bighorn Sheep in the same area, also Nevada 359 on November 16, 2007.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20071116%2Fsheep.jpg&hash=33ecf116bf285386b2de909f787b21c66861f302)
Turtle Xing on US 80 in Tybee Island, Georgia. July 30, 2007.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20070730%2Fturtle.jpg&hash=063bf85673e70fb0c347dc4ba2840f16663e2639)
Quote from: jbnv on May 16, 2017, 08:57:56 AM
Quote from: dgolub on May 16, 2017, 08:55:02 AM
Quote from: empirestate on May 15, 2017, 09:39:04 PM
What's the designation on this route? (I can't quite make out the sign in this photo.)
As I wrote above it, it's NJ 29.
Yes, but what's the scenic/river route that goes along with it?
It follows the Delaware River for almost its entire length.
QuoteMay 16, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of animal crossing signs, other than deer.
Power Road in Farmington MI. The sign was removed when the street was rebuilt several years ago.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fa9mccb2.jpg&hash=94b235d0b804071f791e78f7b9931027f02e6a78)
Reposted from the 01/15/2017 challenge -- it's definitely not in the MUTCD, but it's an official sign installed by the city. Eleven Mile Road, outside the Farmington Hills MI city hall.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FIekLl9o.jpg&hash=46d2cc8b9882ce17091ad50ce9db7f9601259d98)
Sandhill Crane crossing, near Mayfair Country Club in Sanford, FL. Sorry for the bad photo, had to take this quickly today on my way home from work.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FYdXZ1sM.jpg&hash=94f539e357bf6a6e68f9b4e840dd357598ccdf08)
May 17, 2017: Post a photo of an Interstate shield assembly including discolored supplementary signage (not blue and white). The supplemental sign can be above or below the shield.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4168/34716559965_db5dfcb5dc_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UTMrLH)
106 (https://flic.kr/p/UTMrLH) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote from: paulthemapguy on May 17, 2017, 11:07:49 AM
May 17, 2017: Post a photo of an Interstate shield assembly including discolored supplementary signage (not blue and white). The supplemental sign can be above or below the shield.
Tucson, Arizona. September 14, 2003.
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Eastern end of I-84 in Sturbridge, Massachussets. September 18, 2010.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20100918%2Fendi84toi90.jpg&hash=f7053991d67351b95a23b6a95f23eb9eb4b87296)
Bald Eagle, Pennsylvania, when this was the northern end of I-99. May 26, 2002.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20020526%2Fendi99.jpg&hash=6fd9dec3507539dc59bd4f6edfd7df3a2ca8189d)
Quote from: paulthemapguy on May 17, 2017, 11:07:49 AM
May 17, 2017: Post a photo of an Interstate shield assembly including discolored supplementary signage (not blue and white). The supplemental sign can be above or below the shield.
This might be a stretch, but it's the best I've got. Douglasville, GA:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fus78w_ga5s.jpg&hash=dfc4bfe86b545f2da685b5468c9871e52dc71eb4)
Quote from: paulthemapguy on May 17, 2017, 11:07:49 AM
May 17, 2017: Post a photo of an Interstate shield assembly including discolored supplementary signage (not blue and white). The supplemental sign can be above or below the shield.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8534/29523843273_9099fa61d5_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LYVq1z)
Shield Assemblies (https://flic.kr/p/LYVq1z) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
Quote
May 17, 2017: Post a photo of an Interstate shield assembly including discolored supplementary signage (not blue and white). The supplemental sign can be above or below the shield.
Detour signage for I-35/80 in Des Moines, at the time not in use.
(https://i.imgur.com/t9WNMZO.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/t9WNMZO.jpg)
Quote
May 17, 2017: Post a photo of an Interstate shield assembly including discolored supplementary signage (not blue and white). The supplemental sign can be above or below the shield.
If what should be green and white signage on a business loop counts, here is Miles City, MT:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FIbwM7FZ.jpg&hash=465c5b35c83abcf656bac6c1edd0e727c5873218)
Quote
May 17, 2017: Post a photo of an Interstate shield assembly including discolored supplementary signage (not blue and white). The supplemental sign can be above or below the shield.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8336/29766517656_3b2306b56b_c_d.jpg)
Marion, IL
NYSDOT is normally pretty good about getting supplemental plaques correct, but somethimes there's a goof like this one (https://www.google.com/maps/@42.9283127,-76.6056568,3a,20.5y,117.69h,89.85t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sWt7NcuW4fLfswWKiiJxFig!2e0) west of Auburn.
QuoteChallenge: Millard Fillmore
Next up: Franklin Pierce
I don't think we've gotten Fillmore, yet.
I-15 in Utah. October 1, 2015.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20151001%2Fexit167.jpg&hash=483a08f59c585a43de53a800389839b6915578fe)
QuoteMay 18, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of highway ferry routes in which the vessel itself is shown.
QuoteMay 18, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of highway ferry routes in which the vessel itself is shown.
The beginning of the western half of CT 160 in Rocky Hill as observed from the ferry:
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QuoteMay 18, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of highway ferry routes in which the vessel itself is shown.
De Tour Village, MI. M-134 continues on Drummond Island, across the river.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FuARuaaU.jpg&hash=98a1347a6a17e8d38e38b2f7c9c93f6c481dca13)
NC 12: Hatteras to Ocracoke
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4201/34615161621_478cf0b865_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UJPKzp)
NC 12: Ocracoke to Cedar Island
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4245/34746723705_8b0c66b95e_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UWs3pc)
NC 306: Havelock to Arapahoe, NC (wall of boat on right side of picture :D)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4189/34746720555_45b6ae280b_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UWs2sT)
What's the Challenge for May 19th gonna be? It's up to somebody west of EDT to squeeze one in!
Unless there's going to be an official decree about it, looks like there isn't going to be a May 19, 2017 challenge. It's May 20 where I am.
QuoteMay 20, 2017: Pictures of signs taken in the dark and/or with a flash! Let's see that retroreflectivity in action.
Best example of this for me is a portion of my sign collection on the wall:
(https://i.imgur.com/q9VdRez.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/q9VdRez.jpg)
QuoteMay 20, 2017: Pictures of signs taken in the dark and/or with a flash! Let's see that retroreflectivity in action.
Here's three, all taken on the same day, during the start of an evening storm last summer:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F5Itk13F.jpg&hash=9927a32151a61daa5e2134ceb52ca27b9976ded2)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FeOpshyw.jpg&hash=25788251c78ef84b18d08a8b869f33739ebbc10b)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FgWKyOjV.jpg&hash=bc1d04f47ff3440b20ccdff1e1655b4339420e1f)
QuoteMay 20, 2017: Pictures of signs taken in the dark and/or with a flash! Let's see that retroreflectivity in action.
Mine very rarely come out well since we don't stop for the pictures, but some that are at least readable. Amazingly enough, my original Sony FD-7 camera (now a 20-year-old model) took better night pictures than any digital camera I've had since.
How about I-476 in Philadelphia? December 12, 2000.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20001226%2Fi476south.jpg&hash=8c54c591a01aeb9bafa0aa28cd4ab0faabae1ad7)
South of Chicago in the middle of the night on June 29, 2001.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20010629%2Fi80i294.jpg&hash=5f7cc31aa954083d6056a505b2ef9d33d66ace17)
Savannah, Georgia. January 2, 2015.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20150102%2Fga404us17hc.jpg&hash=a282141fa918196c2f7907b9c5d6f67877e2c44f)
QuoteMay 20, 2017: Pictures of signs taken in the dark and/or with a flash! Let's see that retroreflectivity in action.
NY 5A westbound at the split for NY 69:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcoastroads.com%2Fstates%2Fny%2Fnystate%2Fny5a%2Ffullsize%2F5aw00016.jpg&hash=7eafe4f2eeafec5dee5c043d8050d99d056be3ad)
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on May 20, 2017, 02:03:32 AM
Unless there's going to be an official decree about it, looks like there isn't going to be a May 19, 2017 challenge.
Well, the rules are silent on what happens if no Challenge is posted, but there is one for a Challenge that is unanswered, in which case it may be closed at any time by posting a single valid Answer. I see no reason why the same can't apply here, so as long as you've got a photo to submit, you can post it as a one-shot Challenge for May 19th. Basically a "get out of jail free" card for someone to post a favorite photo. :-D
No further Answers to that Challenge would then be allowed, but it would become eligible for the next monthly re-cap (so don't make it too obscure!). Also, don't forget that we're up to Franklin Pierce in the presidential sub-Challenge.
QuoteMay 20, 2017: Pictures of signs taken in the dark and/or with a flash! Let's see that retroreflectivity in action.
Error RI 44 shield just east of I-295, taken at 4 a.m. in June 2006
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Taken at 4 a.m. in Port Royal, VA in March 2014
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The only error in this picture is being up this early roadgeeking...
NC 48 south at NC 186 taken Feb 2015
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QuoteMay 20, 2017: Pictures of signs taken in the dark and/or with a flash! Let's see that retroreflectivity in action.
CT-136 in the dark in Norwalk CT
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4168/34645463771_1e99e8acbf_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UMv4mg)
CT-136 (https://flic.kr/p/UMv4mg) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteMay 20, 2017: Pictures of signs taken in the dark and/or with a flash! Let's see that retroreflectivity in action.
Approaching PA 88 near Monongahela
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3251/2942505647_b6f46986d1_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/5u27pZ)
Intersection of PA Route 88 and Coyle Curtain Rd. outside Monongahela, PA (https://flic.kr/p/5u27pZ) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Approaching PA 97 in Gettysburg
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4107/5001777007_4fca475e2a_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/8BZq3B)
PA Route 97 Sign (https://flic.kr/p/8BZq3B) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Along PA 230 in Elizabethtown
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8014/7633914346_2c38833d58_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/cCzNLS)
PA Route 230 - Elizabethtown, PA (https://flic.kr/p/cCzNLS) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
QuoteMay 20, 2017: Pictures of signs taken in the dark and/or with a flash! Let's see that retroreflectivity in action.
North Miami Beach:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3808/10600833014_449b71d48c_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/h9L3k1)
North of Del Rio, Texas:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/7/6097/6285363885_c33a2d74c1_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/azq8GR)
Richmond, Indiana:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2932/33138342873_ef0afe9f87_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SujEPc)
Quote from: 7/8 on May 20, 2017, 08:10:00 AM
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A pre-hipster-era sign for a penny farthing bicycle belongs in the Best Of Signs Thread.
QuoteMay 20, 2017: Pictures of signs taken in the dark and/or with a flash! Let's see that retroreflectivity in action.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4046/4389880548_5be8b881fb_z_d.jpg)
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A pre-hipster-era sign for a penny farthing bicycle belongs in the Best Of Signs Thread.
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/8a/17/7e/8a177e0e123127fcd6a95d2fed9d202d.jpg)
Quote from: formulanone on May 20, 2017, 06:55:38 PM
A pre-hipster-era sign for a penny farthing bicycle belongs in the Best Of Signs Thread.
I have posted this photo before (I think in the unique signs thread). There are several of these trail signs with the penny-farthing around Kitchener, and my family thinks they're funny. I mean, these signs don't look old enough to have penny-farthings on them. Who's idea was this? :-D
Quote from: 7/8 on May 20, 2017, 07:28:37 PM
Quote from: formulanone on May 20, 2017, 06:55:38 PM
A pre-hipster-era sign for a penny farthing bicycle belongs in the Best Of Signs Thread.
I have posted this photo before (I think in the unique signs thread). There are several of these trail signs with the penny-farthing around Kitchener, and my family thinks they're funny. I mean, these signs don't look old enough to have penny-farthings on them. Who's idea was this? :-D
The Village? ;)
QuoteMay 20, 2017: Pictures of signs taken in the dark and/or with a flash! Let's see that retroreflectivity in action.
Eight Mile Road in Livonia MI:
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South of Hastings, MI:
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Near the Quad Cities:
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(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FLlfNu1a.jpg&hash=0710c29b1465d1fdee6dc15f468012af5f745cdd)
QuoteMay 21, 2017: Post pictures of signs and billboards together (they have to be in the same picture).
QuoteMay 21, 2017: Post pictures of signs and billboards together (they have to be in the same picture).
North end of Florida's Turnpike, with lots of reminders in case you forgot to buy anything...
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5786/29328441493_64008e2d64_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LFDVSn)
QuoteMay 21, 2017: Post pictures of signs and billboards together (they have to be in the same picture).
On TCH 1 at SK 9
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On TCH 16 at SK 47
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QuoteMay 21, 2017: Post pictures of signs and billboards together (they have to be in the same picture).
Lurking beneath...
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/2/1557/25411489683_bdd0dfec3f_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EHwwyt)
IMG_2946 (https://flic.kr/p/EHwwyt) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
On US12 near WI-188
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/2/1537/25274587804_dd211b838f_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EvqSpf)
WI-US12-188NA (https://flic.kr/p/EvqSpf) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteMay 21, 2017: Post pictures of signs and billboards together (they have to be in the same picture).
While you're in Rogers, get an Easy Vasectomy™ – then you can go over to Cabela's to get some camping gear!
(https://i.imgur.com/eChEp1g.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/eChEp1g.jpg)
QuoteMay 21, 2017: Post pictures of signs and billboards together (they have to be in the same picture).
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Springdale, AR
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3420/3783103881_080d674786_z_d.jpg)
Gulfport, MS
Quote from: wanderer2575 on May 21, 2017, 12:02:18 AM
QuoteMay 20, 2017: Pictures of signs taken in the dark and/or with a flash! Let's see that retroreflectivity in action.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7407/27251067270_9792ab238d_c.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7033/26840815983_7be392d126_c.jpg)
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Quote from: Mergingtraffic on May 21, 2017, 06:44:47 PM
Quote from: wanderer2575 on May 21, 2017, 12:02:18 AM
QuoteMay 20, 2017: Pictures of signs taken in the dark and/or with a flash! Let's see that retroreflectivity in action.
Today's the 21st, not the 20th. (May 19th is also still available, if you want to create it.)
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Quote from: empirestate on May 21, 2017, 10:36:20 PM
Quote from: Mergingtraffic on May 21, 2017, 06:44:47 PM
Quote from: wanderer2575 on May 21, 2017, 12:02:18 AM
QuoteMay 20, 2017: Pictures of signs taken in the dark and/or with a flash! Let's see that retroreflectivity in action.
Today's the 21st, not the 20th. (May 19th is also still available, if you want to create it.)
I have a photo for May 19, but it's not a road photo ;)
Quote from: US71 on May 21, 2017, 11:02:16 PM
Quote from: empirestate on May 21, 2017, 10:36:20 PM
Quote from: Mergingtraffic on May 21, 2017, 06:44:47 PM
Quote from: wanderer2575 on May 21, 2017, 12:02:18 AM
QuoteMay 20, 2017: Pictures of signs taken in the dark and/or with a flash! Let's see that retroreflectivity in action.
Today's the 21st, not the 20th. (May 19th is also still available, if you want to create it.)
I have a photo for May 19, but it's not a road photo ;)
What would the Challenge be?
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Quote from: empirestate on May 21, 2017, 11:07:21 PM
What would the Challenge be?
Doesn't matter. The 19th has passed. :)
QuoteMay 22, 2017: In honour of the Canadian holiday Victoria Day, colloquially known as May Two-Four, post signs that contain the word "Victoria" and/or the number 24.
Exit for Waterloo RR 24 (to highway 24) off the 401 in Cambridge, ON
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Victoria St at King St in Kitchener, ON
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QuoteMay 22, 2017: In honour of the Canadian holiday Victoria Day, colloquially known as May Two-Four, post signs that contain the word "Victoria" and/or the number 24.
OK, here are some Victorias. Looks like I even have three Canadian ones to offer to stay in the spirit of the challenge.
Taken on Québec 134 East in Brossard. June 27, 2011.
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Taken on Trans Canada 1 West approaching Regina, Saskatchewan. June 10, 2001.
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Taken on Autoroute 20 West in Québec. June 30, 2011.
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QuoteMay 22, 2017: In honour of the Canadian holiday Victoria Day, colloquially known as May Two-Four, post signs that contain the word "Victoria" and/or the number 24.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8122/29176518523_b1572feb08_z_d.jpg)
QuoteMay 22, 2017: In honour of the Canadian holiday Victoria Day, colloquially known as May Two-Four, post signs that contain the word "Victoria" and/or the number 24.
How about outside a route shield? (Taken from Distance Challenge thread.)
Quote from: Jim on August 09, 2016, 07:32:27 PM
Because NJ always wants us to know how far it is to "Del Water Gap". From US 46.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20070709%2Fvienna.jpg&hash=482c924cc8398a0dcd134cf45ea5b124b9051141)
Also, the challenge did not require the sign to be a road sign.
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/dc/Service_au_volant_Mcdo.jpg)
QuoteMay 22, 2017: In honour of the Canadian holiday Victoria Day, colloquially known as May Two-Four, post signs that contain the word "Victoria" and/or the number 24.
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QuoteMay 22, 2017: In honour of the Canadian holiday Victoria Day, colloquially known as May Two-Four, post signs that contain the word "Victoria" and/or the number 24.
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Quote from: Jim on May 22, 2017, 09:49:10 AM
QuoteMay 22, 2017: In honour of the Canadian holiday Victoria Day, colloquially known as May Two-Four, post signs that contain the word "Victoria" and/or the number 24.
How about a non-reflective button copy sign with a borderless exit tab.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/2/1632/26124483325_8176c7d8ae_c.jpg)
QuoteMay 22, 2017: In honour of the Canadian holiday Victoria Day, colloquially known as May Two-Four, post signs that contain the word "Victoria" and/or the number 24.
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Meadowbrook Parkway southbound at Hempstead Turnpike (NY 24):
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QuoteMay 22, 2017: In honour of the Canadian holiday Victoria Day, colloquially known as May Two-Four, post signs that contain the word "Victoria" and/or the number 24.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FMI%2FMI%2F10%2FM10_dv_18_north.jpg&hash=de39b3dd68bba296f7df1b5bbcfb2698b1e61629)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/MI/MI/10/M10_dv_18_north_24x16.jpg
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http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/ON/QEW_images/QEW_dv_56-5_TB_Sep14_24x16.jpg
Quote from: AsphaltPlanet on May 22, 2017, 08:21:27 PM
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http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/ON/QEW_images/QEW_dv_56-5_TB_Sep14_24x16.jpg
Two-in-one, nice! :)
That's one of the exits I take to get to my aunt's trailer for summer visits, but I've never taken a photo of the sign.
To make up for May 19th, if nobody minds I'll make the challenge for May 23rd. On the 24th things should hopefully return to normal.
QuoteMay 23rd, 2017:Post pictures of signs on abandoned roads or old alignments.
QuoteMay 22, 2017: In honor of the Canadian holiday Victoria Day, colloquially known as May Two-Four, post signs that contain the word "Victoria" and/or the number 24.
In Kansas City, KS.
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Quote from: noelbotevera on May 22, 2017, 08:49:02 PM
To make up for May 19th, if nobody minds I'll make the challenge for May 23rd. On the 24th things should hopefully return to normal.
QuoteMay 23rd, 2017:Post pictures of signs on abandoned roads or old alignments.
You can't make the Challenge for the 23rd, since it's only the 22nd (unless you're off traveling somewhere to the east). Why not just make the Challenge for the 19th, since it's actually available?
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QuoteMay 22, 2017: In honor of the Canadian holiday Victoria Day, colloquially known as May Two-Four, post signs that contain the word "Victoria" and/or the number 24.
A route 24 of the California variety.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4165/34656561236_7534858cb5_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UNtWeS)
IMG_1414 (https://flic.kr/p/UNtWeS) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteMay 23rd, 2017:Post pictures of signs on abandoned roads or old alignments.
It's after midnight for me so I think this is legal now. But I'm not sure if this is what you had in mind:
Somewhere south of Oatman AZ:
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What used to be US-27 at what used to be M-76 south of Grayling MI:
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Quote from: wanderer2575 on May 23, 2017, 12:27:23 AM
QuoteMay 23rd, 2017:Post pictures of signs on abandoned roads or old alignments.
It's after midnight for me so I think this is legal now.
There isn't a Challenge posted yet for the 23rd–I think he meant to make that the May 19th Challenge. So you can still post a Challenge that makes sense for these photos (or something else), if you'd like.
Eh, let's just roll with it, IMO. :)
QuoteMay 23rd, 2017: Post pictures of signs on abandoned roads or old alignments.
Former US-61 in Pine City, MN
(https://i.imgur.com/56MIj2X.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/56MIj2X.jpg)
Former MN-5 after it was truncated to the intersection behind this photo (MN-120/Century Ave and Stillwater Rd/Blvd)
(https://i.imgur.com/51RIBfb.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/51RIBfb.jpg)
And for something slightly different, an old alignment of Delaware Ave in Des Moines
(https://i.imgur.com/6uoVkWc.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/6uoVkWc.jpg)
QuoteMay 23rd, 2017: Post pictures of signs on abandoned roads or old alignments.
Old US 65 approaching US 62 north of Harrison, AR
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1093/5143851589_8340c139a9_z_d.jpg)
Old US 266 near Warner, OK
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8850/18397951990_de5f276ea8_z_d.jpg)
QuoteMay 23rd, 2017: Post pictures of signs on abandoned roads or old alignments.
I think this calls for the sign in my collection with an "OLD" tag above it.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/2/1565/24827758964_00e5bb8b7d_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DPWKKJ)
OH-533-old (https://flic.kr/p/DPWKKJ) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
OK, then we'll keep the 19th available, and I'll use this as today's official Challenge.
QuoteMay 23rd, 2017
Challenge: Post pictures of signs on abandoned roads or old alignments.
And a reminder about our sub-challenge:
QuoteMay 8, 2017
Challenge: Franklin Pierce
Next up: James Buchanan
QuoteMay 23rd, 2017
Challenge: Post pictures of signs on abandoned roads or old alignments.
Sign on the former alignment of Highway 11 in Ontario after it was by-passed by a new freeway:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FON%2Fhwy_11_images%2F11_sign_EmsdaleChanges.jpg&hash=f22a557ea06944d48dc4ab02d0a4a8e0c608098f)
QuoteMay 23rd, 2017Challenge: Post pictures of signs on abandoned roads or old alignments.
Old US 66 near Pontiac, Illinois:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3836/14773981814_57fb3aec09_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ovww5o)
QuoteMay 24, 2017 Challenge: Post pictures of signs for a multi-state route, that is, a state highway that passes through multiple states with a common number, including one sign from each state the route passes through.
I'll start with New England's "Route 9".
Vermont 9 in Brattleboro. February 2, 2002.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20020202%2Fi91us5vt9.jpg&hash=745179ff7590ba5a2f7d823b4a11d9dcedcfb0d1)
New Hampshire 9 near Keene. December 27, 2003.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20031227%2Fnh9.jpg&hash=9be8aba4fed1722a156b5482d4379be0d7148b68)
Maine 9 in Augusta. August 10, 2014.
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QuoteChallenge: Franklin Pierce
Next up: James Buchanan
I didn't want to do two in a row, but since it's been so long, I'll continue this.
Florida 70. August 5, 2005.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20050805%2Fjctus1.jpg&hash=ecc5cb082e532239a274f131b309c27234fa7e1f)
QuoteMay 24, 2017 Challenge: Post pictures of signs for a multi-state route, that is, a state highway that passes through multiple states with a common number, including one sign from each state the route passes through.
How about a province-state route?
QC 243 (I think near Mansonville)
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VT 243 near North Troy
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And how about a province-province route?
ON 148 in Pembroke
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QC 148 at the Ontario-Quebec border
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QuoteMay 24, 2017 Challenge: Post pictures of signs for a multi-state route, that is, a state highway that passes through multiple states with a common number, including one sign from each state the route passes through.
MSR 200
The only state where I have a picture of the actual highway, MN-200, just after crossing the Red River of the North
(https://i.imgur.com/Kxrw3uWl.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/Kxrw3uW.jpg)
Indian head ND-200 sign in my sign collection
(https://i.imgur.com/PBtxBnSl.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/PBtxBnS.jpg)
Last two are GSV screenshots, from Fairview, Montana and the western end in Ponderay, Idaho
(https://i.imgur.com/mRJv55V.png) (https://i.imgur.com/mRJv55V.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/AW28krC.png) (https://i.imgur.com/AW28krC.png)
QuoteMay 8, 2017
Challenge: James Buchanan
Next up: Abraham Lincoln
Buchanan St in Des Moines
(https://i.imgur.com/yGjJpcX.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/yGjJpcX.jpg)
QuoteMay 8, 2017
Challenge: Abraham Lincoln
Next up: Andrew Johnson
This is an easy one. New Jersey Turnpike (I-95) southbound at the Lincoln Tunnel (NJ 495):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcoastroads.com%2Fstates%2Fnj%2Fnjinter%2Fi95%2Ffullsize%2F95s17_15.jpg&hash=de30e6c1aeeec4fa69b914e5114992f39c6956d7)
Quote
Next up: Abraham Lincoln
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3459/3977244774_12aff54e8e_z_d.jpg)
Lincoln Highway Carroll, IA
QuoteMay 24, 2017 Challenge: Post pictures of signs for a multi-state route, that is, a state highway that passes through multiple states with a common number, including one sign from each state the route passes through.
NJ 17:
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NY 17:
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QuoteMay 24, 2017 Challenge: Post pictures of signs for a multi-state route, that is, a state highway that passes through multiple states with a common number, including one sign from each state the route passes through.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2337/2458876680_3db78b0b3c_z_d.jpg)
Arkansas 37, Gateway
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3094/3141144745_734647a03c_z_d.jpg)
Missouri 37, Sarcoxie
QuoteMay 8, 2017
Challenge: Andrew Johnson
Next up: Ulysses Grant
Johnson Street in Des Moines (and no, it and Buchanan are nowhere near each other!)
(https://i.imgur.com/bL0oJpB.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/bL0oJpB.jpg)
QuoteMay 8, 2017
Challenge: Ulysses Grant
Next up: Rutherford B Hayes
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8378/8589523108_07dc499242_z_d.jpg)
Grant's March Historic Trail in Louisiana (roughly parallels US 65)
QuoteMay 24, 2017 Challenge: Post pictures of signs for a multi-state route, that is, a state highway that passes through multiple states with a common number, including one sign from each state the route passes through.
I definitely like the state-province example. Here's another from New England.
Vermont 8 in Stamford. February 2, 2002.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20020202%2Fvt100vt8.jpg&hash=75031fdb948dda24ad16a672a1087530c7bf1f80)
Massachusetts 8 in Hinsdale. October 16, 2007.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20071016%2Fnorthma8.jpg&hash=4cb1f7c1bd21da52cc862fcf22b14eb279c1ae55)
Connecticut 8 from I-84. April 28, 2012.
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I'll throw in a bonus from this route: a US 8 error in Dalton, Massachusetts. November 24, 2001.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20011124%2Fus8south.jpg&hash=b6dd627c3c44cc22fdbd109e2718e51a1a287289)
QuoteMay 24, 2017 Challenge: Post pictures of signs for a multi-state route, that is, a state highway that passes through multiple states with a common number, including one sign from each state the route passes through.
IL-78 and WI-78
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8260/30091328875_042c00516b_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MR4VH6)
WI-078-011WW (https://flic.kr/p/MR4VH6) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8487/29325338040_404f031c63_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LFo2jy)
IL-008-078WW (https://flic.kr/p/LFo2jy) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
IL-64 and IA-64, on either side of the Mississippi
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8487/28890289621_1a7b7ccf13_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/L1WhzK)
IL-064-084nn (https://flic.kr/p/L1WhzK) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8272/29734012474_b5370bf105_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MiuzZu)
IA-US67-NT (https://flic.kr/p/MiuzZu) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
IL-35 and WI-35
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8782/28933639316_0b4b974ab9_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/L5LsWh)
IL-035-NTSR (https://flic.kr/p/L5LsWh) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7471/29461835373_fc8cb86980_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LTrBdR)
WI-035-082SN (https://flic.kr/p/LTrBdR) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Since I have the photo burning a hole in my phone, I'll just put this to bed:
QuoteMay 19, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of a bridge (or tunnel, etc.) alongside its replacement.
Tappan Zee Bridge:
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170524/47d3e7b8f3c331bf170a2f5f58edccbd.jpg)
So that one's closed for now, but will re-appear in a few days as part of the monthly recap.
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QuoteMay 24, 2017 Challenge: Post pictures of signs for a multi-state route, that is, a state highway that passes through multiple states with a common number, including one sign from each state the route passes through.
PA/WV 218
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7480/27466444084_5b93a66d31_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HR7GUL)
PA Route 218 - Waynesburg, PA (https://flic.kr/p/HR7GUL) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7343/27466445694_ab4fbd4f6a_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HR7How)
WV Route 218 - Blacksville, WV (https://flic.kr/p/HR7How) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
PA/MD 194
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8111/8654074944_9c9dd715fd_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ebJoYG)
US 30 @ PA Route 194 - Abbottstown, PA (https://flic.kr/p/ebJoYG) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
[(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8406/8654039858_cf8d907fa4_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ebJdxL)
MD Route 140 @ MD Route 194 - Taneytown, MD (https://flic.kr/p/ebJdxL) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
PA/MD 97
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4107/5001777007_4fca475e2a_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/8BZq3B)
PA Route 97 Sign (https://flic.kr/p/8BZq3B) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8245/8654044040_e4ae421253_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ebJeMS)
MD Route 97 - Westminster, MD (https://flic.kr/p/ebJeMS) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
QuoteMay 24, 2017 Challenge: Post pictures of signs for a multi-state route, that is, a state highway that passes through multiple states with a common number, including one sign from each state the route passes through.
OH-49 just south of the Michigan line:
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Becoming M-49, here near Reading MI:
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Quote from: Jim on May 24, 2017, 08:01:22 AM
QuoteMay 24, 2017 Challenge: Post pictures of signs for a multi-state route, that is, a state highway that passes through multiple states with a common number, including one sign from each state the route passes through.
Pennsylvania/Maryland Route 272:
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QuoteMay 25, 2017: Post a picture with two or more route numbers, then another picture that features a route that is the sum of those two (or more) numbers.
For example, here I have IA-1 and IA-2
(https://i.imgur.com/JxW7wlN.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/JxW7wlN.jpg)
Then here, I have IA-3
(https://i.imgur.com/p1Dd43k.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/p1Dd43k.jpg)
Now because I have another route (IA-7) in that picture, I can sum those too, for US-10
(https://i.imgur.com/G2GHr0l.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/G2GHr0l.jpg)
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on May 25, 2017, 06:27:04 AM
QuoteMay 25, 2017: Post a picture with two or more route numbers, then another picture that features a route that is the sum of those two (or more) numbers.
For example, here I have IA-1 and IA-2
[...]
Then here, I have IA-3
[...]
Now because I have another route (IA-7) in that picture, I can sum those too, for US-10
[...]
And the next submitter should try to sum those two routes, or start over?
Yeah. Come up with their own combination of routes. Sorry if that wasn't clear. I was just using my submission as an example of what I meant with the challenge, not as the start of some chain.
Does each person post one picture? Or do we each try to get the largest chain? I've strung together a chain of 7 photos using what's in my Illinois collection :D
I meant that every person picks up to three pictures, not based upon any previous submitter, that follow the formula that I used. I didn't realize that I worded it so badly... :ded:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/gallery/12069_04_05_17_12_18_48.jpeg) My own photo, finally!
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmillenniumhwy.net%2Fnew_signs_ky_2007%2Fnew_signs_ky_2007-Images%2F47.jpg&hash=487f1a7e8bd59fff38bfb4c61524c66c28526af0)
(second photo from hbelkins, on Page 31 of the 1-2-3 road sign challenge)
Well I'll post the first three, then I'll wait to post photos 4-6 so as not to be annoying. Photo 7 will be assumed as Illinois 173, which I'll hold off on posting.
I start with 6 + 7 = 13:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4161/34718136975_0644ff013a_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UTVwyx)
IL-007-US6S (https://flic.kr/p/UTVwyx) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Then 13 + 34 = 47:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8706/28346848414_5cb170ae19_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KbV1rL)
IL-034-013ns (https://flic.kr/p/KbV1rL) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Then 47 + 17 = 64:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8682/28861170792_93200eaa4e_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KYn3yY)
IL-047-017 (https://flic.kr/p/KYn3yY) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
(revised the last one because I messed up the sequence)
I'll save the rest for later.
Ah good, people are getting it. I'm not some complete nutter spewing nonsense! :-D
Another example:
QuoteMay 25, 2017: Post a picture with two or more route numbers, then another picture that features a route that is the sum of those two (or more) numbers.
IA-7 and IA-110
(https://i.imgur.com/xZwUqo4.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/xZwUqo4.jpg)
IA-117
(https://i.imgur.com/AtvPl0D.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/AtvPl0D.jpg)
QuoteMay 25, 2017: Post a picture with two or more route numbers, then another picture that features a route that is the sum of those two (or more) numbers.
99+220+322=
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4143/4764787555_20a4470454_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/8g3Mkz)
I-99 near Port Matilda, PA (https://flic.kr/p/8g3Mkz) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
641
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/654/21073271085_ee657ede07_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/y7b2j6)
PA Route 641 @ US 522 - Shade Gap, PA (https://flic.kr/p/y7b2j6) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
QuoteMay 25, 2017: Post a picture with two or more route numbers, then another picture that features a route that is the sum of those two (or more) numbers.
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=
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(Kurumi)QuoteMay 26th, 2017: Post pictures of any highway intersecting another of the same number.
QuoteMay 25, 2017: Post a picture with two or more route numbers, then another picture that features a route that is the sum of those two (or more) numbers.
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120 + 280 = 400
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fnames%2Fdahlonega.jpg&hash=4980d399302291b7326e62351d8e626f8fcc0b02)
QuoteMay 25, 2017: Post a picture with two or more route numbers, then another picture that features a route that is the sum of those two (or more) numbers.
Highway 7 + Peterborough CR 28 = 35
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Highway 35 + Highway 35 = 70
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F7MazxaG.jpg&hash=90e12a5e2d3de8aecc0851365448579068843387)
Winnipeg City Route 70
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Quote from: paulthemapguy on May 25, 2017, 12:56:46 PM
Well I'll post the first three, then I'll wait to post photos 4-6 so as not to be annoying. Photo 7 will be assumed as Illinois 173, which I'll hold off on posting.
I start with 6 + 7 = 13:
Then 13 + 34 = 47:
Then 47 + 17 = 64:
I'll save the rest for later.
Continuing my shenanigans from earlier--
64+73=137
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7696/28350361693_87bafdc43c_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Kce1Px)
IL-064-073w (https://flic.kr/p/Kce1Px) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
137+21=158
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7029/26578783923_fe5c4671df_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GuFdte)
IL-137-021W (https://flic.kr/p/GuFdte) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
158+13=171
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8834/28913332966_b433a1a2f7_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/L3YoyN)
IL-013-158 (https://flic.kr/p/L3YoyN) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Ending at 171
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7122/27182649205_b29bb7e80e_n.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Hq3bzB)
IL-171-019NA (https://flic.kr/p/Hq3bzB) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteMay 26, 2017: A road, body of water, and railroad can be seen in the picture, and they all run parallel. Bonus if there is something else parallel, like a bike trail or a power line.
QuoteMay 26, 2017: A road, body of water, and railroad can be seen in the picture, and they all run parallel. Bonus if there is something else parallel, like a bike trail or a power line.
Photo of Big Quill Lake from TCH 16 near Kandahar or Dafoe, SK. I believe the railway there is CN.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FsWLUohh.jpg&hash=c93a37cbc0057a0340dc3cbf024fa1108b3bdf44)
QuoteMay 26, 2017: A road, body of water, and railroad can be seen in the picture, and they all run parallel. Bonus if there is something else parallel, like a bike trail or a power line.
You'll probably have to click on the link for greater detail...US 101 in Faria Beach / Mussel Shoals, California:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/696/30868399833_23095337ca_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/P2JBQe)
US101nRoad-FariaBeach+MusselShoalsCA (https://flic.kr/p/P2JBQe) by formulanone (https://www.flickr.com/photos/formulanone/), on Flickr
QuoteMay 26, 2017: A road, body of water, and railroad can be seen in the picture, and they all run parallel. Bonus if there is something else parallel, like a bike trail or a power line.
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(GSV)Bridges count? This is CT 2 in Norwich.
Quote from: JJBers on May 25, 2017, 08:58:03 PM
QuoteMay 26th, 2017: Post pictures of any highway intersecting another of the same number.
Only one Challenge per day; this was posted when May 25th was the active Challenge, and another Challenge has since been posted for the 26th:
QuoteMay 26, 2017: A road, body of water, and railroad can be seen in the picture, and they all run parallel. Bonus if there is something else parallel, like a bike trail or a power line.
This is what immediately came to mind...
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4275/34520354580_a410b3e3e6.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UArQKf)
That's the Thruway beside the Mohawk River passing between The Noses; the NYCRR (Penn Central at the time) passes below Big Nose on the left, sometimes called Anthony's Nose, but which we referred to as Mt. Snuffleupagus.
QuoteMay 26, 2017: A road, body of water, and railroad can be seen in the picture, and they all run parallel. Bonus if there is something else parallel, like a bike trail or a power line.
Somehow you find challenges for which I always seem to have the perfect photo. Idk if you're reading my mind or what.
This is WI-35 northbound in Crawford County, where it follows the Mississippi River. Click the link below the photo to get a better look. If I got any good photos along WV-20 by the New River when I was there last fall, those would work nicely here too (stupid rain).
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8413/30089449445_514513d989_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MQUi28)
WI-035NVO (https://flic.kr/p/MQUi28) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteMay 8, 2017
Challenge: Rutherford B. Hayes
Next up: James A. Garfield
I wasn't paying attention and I missed my chance to post a picture from the corner of Johnson Drive and Grant Street. Anyway, here's Hayes St. in Merriam, KS.
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Um... where is today's challenge?? It's quarter 'til 8 pm CST...
I'll do a quick one while it's still before midnight here in Maine...
QuoteMay 27, 2017: Post photos of state-named interstate shields in states where they are uncommonly found/rare to find.
Indiana I-465 shields along Emerson Avenue in Indianapolis.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8435/29483642955_ffb5e9c865_z.jpg)
New York I-787 shield along Broadway in Albany.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8355/8343486471_d99b038dfd_z.jpg)
Nebraska I-80 shield along NE 47 (Avenue G) in Gothenburg.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fal2AVmAl.jpg&hash=993d48428cf9309789eb339ee871f98b12e66d1b)
QuoteMay 28th, 2017: Post pictures signs and another object in the photo (can be buildings, power lines, railroads, etc.)
QuoteMay 28th, 2017: Post pictures signs and another object in the photo (can be buildings, power lines, railroads, etc.)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F6tdFozt.jpg&hash=71a76fde8d827f45e5028bff9dd8bcc99193a795)
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And only a roadgeek would shoot a photo of Devil's Tower like this:
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I have less than ten minutes left of May 27, so just quickly throwing this post together.
QuoteMay 27, 2017: Post photos of state-named interstate shields in states where they are uncommonly found/rare to find.
(https://i.imgur.com/gKltLYR.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/gKltLYR.jpg)
Credit goes to TheHighwayMan394 for this picture.
QuoteMay 28th, 2017: Post pictures signs and another object in the photo (can be buildings, power lines, railroads, etc.)
Against a power station:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5490/30851811356_fe1b50e2bc_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/P1gAE1)
LA 87 Route Shield with Context (https://flic.kr/p/P1gAE1) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
Against a sugarcane truck:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5777/30252375723_836d255335_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/N6ikjT)
LA 318 Directional Against Sugarcane Truck (https://flic.kr/p/N6ikjT) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
And behind a dumpster:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8091/29696404410_801a069a64_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MfaQqA)
Route Sign Behind Dumpsters (https://flic.kr/p/MfaQqA) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
QuoteMay 28th, 2017: Post pictures of signs with another object in the photo (can be buildings, power lines, railroads, etc.)
The famous Mickey's Diner, mixed in with the rest of downtown St. Paul, along MN-5, featuring a route shield with a weird 5
(https://i.imgur.com/OHi2OkA.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/OHi2OkA.jpg)
Looking westward down IA-7 at MM 19 with the Storm Lake "lighthouse" and, as a bonus, an approaching CN train in the distance
(https://i.imgur.com/KEoluhq.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/KEoluhq.jpg)
One of the signals at the intersection of E 9th St and E Grand Ave in Des Moines, with the state capitol immediately behind it
(https://i.imgur.com/lxdorIv.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/lxdorIv.jpg)
QuoteMay 28th, 2017: Post pictures of signs with another object in the photo (can be buildings, power lines, railroads, etc.)
I'll go with a sign for Copper Mountain on I-70 in Colorado, with Copper Mountain itself as the object in the photo. March 5, 2013.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fcolorado-20130303-10%2F05%2FDSCF0392-640.jpg&hash=15eb21a9671c5e0c32ef7b625de457bfca646ec0)
QuoteMay 28th, 2017: Post pictures of signs with another object in the photo (can be buildings, power lines, railroads, etc.)
My own photo again!
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/gallery/12069_04_05_17_12_18_48.jpeg)
Family Dollar (not actually a dollar store, unlike Dollar Tree) in the background
QuoteMay 28th, 2017: Post pictures of signs with another object in the photo (can be buildings, power lines, railroads, etc.)
This photo on Portage Avenue in Winnipeg, MB has a mural of Assiniboia Downs
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This photo in Olean, NY has two people smoking in the background :sombrero:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FYJnM9XF.jpg&hash=16159489635779d46950bcad8560bb1819e21246)
QuoteMay 29, 2017: Post photos of signs designating memorial highways.
May 29, 2017:colorful::colorful::colorful:
It's recap time! All Challenges from April 29th onwards are open from now until the end of May. As usual, this serves as the Challenge for today, and new Challenges will also be posted for May 30 and 31. Happy revisiting!
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April 29: Distance signs that use at least one route as a destination.
April 30: Route shields (not service symbols) attached externally to a BGS.
May 1: Ominous stormy weather brewing (or underway).
May 2: Something your state is known for.
May 3: Any road photo taken at an elevation of 1 mile or more.
May 4: Road signs which relate to the Star Wars franchise.
May 5: Road signs in Spanish.
May 6: Signs where a place name ends in "burg".
May 7: Signs or assemblies that contain two or more different route numbers and ONLY prime numbers.
May 8: James Garfield. Next up: Chester Arthur
May 9: The most recent sign photo you took.
May 10: A sign from the street or highway of your childhood home.
May 11: A route marker for a route that has nothing showing for it on Google Maps.
May 12: Signs that mention cities/towns/villages that are known for a severe tornado strike.
May 13: Road signs that contain a dash/hyphen.
May 14: Any sign that is in reference to a frontier trail/military road.
May 15: Pictures of the Great River Road and/or other scenic/designated routes that follow a river.
May 16: Animal crossing signs, other than deer.
May 17: An Interstate shield assembly including discolored supplementary signage (not blue and white).
May 18: Photos of highway ferry routes in which the vessel itself is shown.
May 19: A bridge (or tunnel, etc.) alongside its replacement.
May 20: Pictures of signs taken in the dark and/or with a flash!
May 21: Pictures of signs and billboards together (they have to be in the same picture).
May 22: Signs that contain the word "Victoria" and/or the number 24.
May 23: Signs on abandoned roads or old alignments.
May 24: Signs for a multi-state route, including one sign from each state the route passes through.
May 25: A picture with two or more route numbers, then another picture that features a route that is the sum of those two (or more) numbers.
May 26: A road, body of water, and railroad that all run parallel.
May 27: State-named interstate shields in states where they are uncommonly found.
May 28: Signs and another object in the photo.
QuoteMay 17: An Interstate shield assembly including discolored supplementary signage (not blue and white).
On Fleur Dr SB before the IA-5 interchange in Des Moines
(https://i.imgur.com/UgUaNIO.jpg)
QuoteApril 29: Distance signs that use at least one route as a destination.
On IA-85 just west of Montezuma
(https://i.imgur.com/1QhBKFJ.jpg)
NB IA-415 approaching the junction with IA-160 in Ankeny
(https://i.imgur.com/FY49iZ4.jpg)
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April 29: Distance signs that use at least one route as a destination.
Arkansas seems to do this often.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/2/1562/26332973291_3fbc089829_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/G7XnwT)
IMG_0681 (https://flic.kr/p/G7XnwT) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteApril 30:
Route shields (not service symbols) attached externally to a BGS.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8231/28891130301_35c3617422_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/L21Aue)
IL-108ET (https://flic.kr/p/L21Aue) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteMay 3: Any road photo taken at an elevation of 1 mile or more.
At Bryce, UT...about 7600 ft. above sea level
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4170/34342435731_a3b2fc8c83_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UjHXET)
UT-063NT (https://flic.kr/p/UjHXET) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteMay 11: A route marker for a route that has nothing showing for it on Google Maps.
Indiana 329, a short stub south of Logansport, IN
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2514/32867170435_451b002f53_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/S5mQGk)
IN-329STN (https://flic.kr/p/S5mQGk) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteMay 27: State-named interstate shields in states where they are uncommonly found.
Joliet, IL, along Center St. at Marion St.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/2/1575/26594275212_416d133757_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Gw3Buq)
IL-I-80GO (https://flic.kr/p/Gw3Buq) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteMay 29, 2017: Post photos of signs designating memorial highways.
Meadowbrook Parkway northbound leaving Jones Beach:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcoastroads.com%2Fstates%2Fny%2Fnypark%2Fmeadow%2Ffullsize%2Fmspn10_2.jpg&hash=8dd3d5ed9616fb27722003f013f49272f04fb4f6)
QuoteApril 29: Distance signs that use at least one route as a destination.
On MN-23 heading west toward Sandstone
(https://i.imgur.com/NfCoean.jpg)
QuoteMay 29, 2017: Post photos of signs designating memorial highways.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3855/32828955324_3fb2b88cfd_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/S1YYF7)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2944/32858870793_5b18049524_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/S4Civ4)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2888/34063125625_cd749c48ea_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TU3qvp)
QuoteMay 29, 2017: Post photos of signs designating memorial highways.
Eisenhower Memorial Tunnel on I-70 in Colorado. April 13, 2002.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20020413%2Feisenhower-close.jpg&hash=ef571161b89d4317e11a9c83f18762a4ab19f53f)
California 89 near Truckee. February 21, 2006.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20060221%2F10thmountain.jpg&hash=9d9659d8b35e5403c7edb448ec831eab051e703f)
Arizona 64 near Cameron. October 24, 2003.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20031024%2Fwestaz64.jpg&hash=ea1da6e837bf23d9a0eaa09268cad50cae5053c2)
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May 1: Ominous stormy weather brewing (or underway).
This photo taken on ON 21 south of Forest, ON in the summer of 2014.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FxzNNOXH.jpg&hash=27f8d706e4869d826757521aed2d860270fe2d8e)
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May 6: Signs where a place name ends in "burg".
Tillsonburg, ON on ON 3 taken yesterday
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FB5HtjGY.jpg&hash=e6e21a78c6448a76aa609eecb3223558ff86d6f7)
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May 7: Signs or assemblies that contain two or more different route numbers and ONLY prime numbers.
Highway 59 and Norfolk CR 13 on ON 3
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FpZR59xZ.jpg&hash=56db84baca33e8c94ead938093f84c2f44ea62a5)
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May 8: Chester Arthur. Next up: Grover Cleveland
Arthur Street in Guelph, ON
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FJTfY1Uf.jpg&hash=45b4f138eb842febc4b8445b92860520e1b8d167)
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May 9: The most recent sign photo you took.
This Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro warning sign for digging on Fairway Crescent in Kitchener, ON
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FNOLXwJl.jpg&hash=c6847e04cb66f7fa437e315320276029d8b2a1fc)
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May 22: Signs that contain the word "Victoria" and/or the number 24.
This Brant Highway 24 shield, which is actually on King's Highway 24 (in Simcoe, ON)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fh7BU8NU.jpg&hash=b0b4ed182da7b72c1fda2e7f57933cdef0ba9695)
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May 2nd, 2017
Challenge: Post something your state is known for.
Michigan: Home of the Michigan Left...
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fx8k4j8K.jpg&hash=01b808ccfa8a917faeaa6c37b454910bccfa4b9c)
... where route termini are verbs, not nouns (although sadly this is gradually disappearing)...
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FTODm8xC.jpg&hash=c1b6f555d3bd2c0c800b052ba4d776126ba3df62)
... and possibly the only state trunkline in the nation on which there has not been a motor vehicle accident (because there are no motor vehicles).
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FTQkjMi5.jpg&hash=2e2f896325ecce1b39419e0c6aced3a3f40cd018)
Quote from: wanderer2575 on May 29, 2017, 07:23:35 PM
... where route termini are verbs, not nouns (although sadly this is gradually disappearing)...
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FTODm8xC.jpg&hash=c1b6f555d3bd2c0c800b052ba4d776126ba3df62)
I actually like the idea of putting the END/ENDS sign underneath, it feels more appropriate there. Cardinal directions and Business/Alternate/Truck etc go on top, spatiality (including ending and beginning) goes underneath.
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on May 29, 2017, 07:29:35 PM
Quote from: wanderer2575 on May 29, 2017, 07:23:35 PM
... where route termini are verbs, not nouns (although sadly this is gradually disappearing)...
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FTODm8xC.jpg&hash=c1b6f555d3bd2c0c800b052ba4d776126ba3df62)
I actually like the idea of putting the END/ENDS sign underneath, it feels more appropriate there. Cardinal directions and Business/Alternate/Truck etc go on top, spatiality (including ending and beginning) goes underneath.
Ontario uses "ends" and puts the tab underneath :thumbsup:
Here's an example near Elginfield
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F6Hzsv8v.jpg&hash=a621669860bf071abfcb287b92708499698dfa40)
A reminder: posting limits still apply during the monthly recap.
QuoteMay 8: Grover Cleveland.
Next up: Benjamin Harrison
Cleveland Avenue in Kansas City, MO.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F44BoFXZ.jpg&hash=c6dd4895d5ed400a4564157fd1715ba6743bc160)
QuoteMay 8: Benjamin Harrison
Next up: Grover Cleveland
On the Exit 15W ramp from the New Jersey Turnpike. July 9, 2007.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20070709%2Fi280cr508.jpg&hash=93c3475ff1b40cebdb787e0e68a9dbef09a1f1f2)
May 30: Post photos of signs where all digits in each sign add up to the same number.
5+2=7.
2+5=7.
4+2+1=7.
US 25, US 421 and KY 52 in Richmond.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8662/16188187250_805096cd86_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qEuG5J)2014 Kentucky Road Photos 0402 (https://flic.kr/p/qEuG5J) by H.B. Elkins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hbelkins/), on Flickr
Quote from: hbelkins on May 30, 2017, 10:43:59 AM
May 30: Post photos of signs where all digits in each sign add up to the same number.
I was looking all over for a triplicate that would match up with the OP, but without any success. Lots of duos though...
These add up to 13
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/275/31913931814_20089377f3_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QC8f4G)
IL-US67-094 (https://flic.kr/p/QC8f4G) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
These add up to 6.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8233/29282259964_8a6368af9d_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LBzeH7)
IN-US24-105WE (https://flic.kr/p/LBzeH7) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
These add up to 14.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4163/34087199290_451a230041_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TWaNLA)
UT-095-275W (https://flic.kr/p/TWaNLA) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
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April 30: Route shields (not service symbols) attached externally to a BGS.
Well, that's what Louisiana does at freeway exits, so there are plenty of examples of that. I'll give just one:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8655/29956166096_4ff258df83_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MD8bwm)
LA 328 Assembly at Breaux Bridge Exit (https://flic.kr/p/MD8bwm) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
QuoteMay 20: Pictures of signs taken in the dark and/or with a flash!
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8767/28146031693_6c955d129b_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JTaLCv)
LA 445 Route Sign at Night (https://flic.kr/p/JTaLCv) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
QuoteMay 28: Signs and another object in the photo.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7466/29974133690_9bcc2247f5_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MEHgEs)
Route Sign against Truck (https://flic.kr/p/MEHgEs) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
QuoteMay 31st Challenge => Post road-related photos that also happen to include a rainbow (or part of a rainbow):
I have three contributions, all of which capture part of the same rainbow.
This first one is from off of TN 153 (limited-access) Southbound at the TN 317; Bonny Oaks Drive interchange in the Chattanooga, Tennessee area:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4270/35004308865_011e6acbdb_c.jpg)
This second one is from off of Interstate 75 Southbound in Ringgold, Georgia about to pass under GA SR 151 at Exit 348:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4199/35004308885_bffec86a9f_c.jpg)
This third one is off I-75 South in the same general area (Ringgold, GA), but a little ways past the previous picture - this one also highly captures the mountainous ridge that runs through the region - and, this picture by far has the best view of the rainbow:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4198/35004308905_bbabdb37cc_c.jpg)
QuoteMay 31st Challenge => Post road-related photos that also happen to include a rainbow (or part of a rainbow):
There's no road signs, but you can see Highway 21 in the photo. Anyway, here's a
double rainbow just south of Forest, ON taken in the summer of 2014.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F81IMEHK.jpg&hash=70e27394fcdc9a8aa19e5c6e42095c94440cb717)
QuoteMay 31st Challenge => Post road-related photos that also happen to include a rainbow (or part of a rainbow):
Not the best photo, nor particularly interesting roads-wise...but eminently appropriate for this Challenge, especially if you zoom in. ;-)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4222/34161419244_4dde9ed7cb_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/U3JcLY)
QuoteMay 31st Challenge => Post road-related photos that also happen to include a rainbow (or part of a rainbow):
I just photographed a rainbow yesterday for the first time in YEARS, and this is the challenge for today? COMPLETELY AMAZING. This is more a rainbow photo that also happens to include a road, but I figure this is close enough, because come on. I took this YESTERDAY!
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4200/34204136623_c9298e165e_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/U7v9av)
2017-05-31_11-31-48 (https://flic.kr/p/U7v9av) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteMay 31st Challenge => Post road-related photos that also happen to include a rainbow (or part of a rainbow):
Southbound on US 27 Lake Harbor, Florida:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8885/29636604495_a93b4e8a1d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/M9TkZz)
US 90 near FSU in Tallahassee:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8020/29171352536_fff0cfaaec_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LrLNN5)
Heh, there's a few roads in this photo...coming in for a landing at Detroit Metropolitan Airport in Romulus, Michigan:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8421/7600668366_b6611121a6_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/czDpUj)
Quote from: paulthemapguy on May 31, 2017, 12:39:17 PM
I just photographed a rainbow yesterday for the first time in YEARS, and this is the challenge for today? COMPLETELY AMAZING.
I am glad that I made your day, Paul! ;-)
After the rainy spring, I just had some really good road/rainbow pictures in my collection and thought that it would make for a neat challenge.
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May 21st Challenge:
(off I-75 South near Resaca, GA)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4248/34891701351_9b312d80e7_c.jpg)
[2 more catch-up challenge pictures coming, but I do not have time to have got all of them to Flickr because I am leaving early tomorrow morning for a trip to Charleston, SC - will update ASAP when I get back in a few days]
May 16th Challenge:
(Dug Gap Rd. North in Dalton, GA)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4252/34891701291_1b6248a4b6_c.jpg)
[2 more catch-up challenge pictures coming, but I do not have time to have got all of them to Flickr because I am leaving early tomorrow morning for a trip to Charleston, SC - will update ASAP when I get back in a few days]
May 22nd Challenge:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4195/34891701331_c2e158576f_c.jpg)
[2 more catch-up challenge pictures coming, but I do not have time to have got all of them to Flickr because I am leaving early tomorrow morning for a trip to Charleston, SC - will update ASAP when I get back in a few days]
(very sorry for having so many posts at the end of this month, I just ended up having a lot of really good pictures for this months challenges.)
May 1st Challenge:
TN 58
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4268/34984280666_5d6cef245d_c.jpg)
[2 more catch-up challenge pictures coming, but I do not have time to have got all of them to Flickr because I am leaving early tomorrow morning for a trip to Charleston, SC - will update ASAP when I get back in a few days]
Quote from: adventurernumber1 on May 31, 2017, 11:59:40 PM
(very sorry for having so many posts at the end of this month, I just ended up having a lot of really good pictures for this months challenges.)
Well, you can always do up to three in one post, rather than having to post them consecutively. Remember that posting limits do still apply during the monthly recap.
Also, be sure to quote the Challenge statement (not just the date) for the Challenge you're responding to, so that we know what we're looking for in the photo and don't have to scroll back and try to find the list.
Because it's the 1st and I'm feeling cheeky, I'm going to copy the example from the rules:
QuoteJune 1, 2017: Pictures of routes numbered one.
Iowa 1 at its southern terminus with IA-2
(https://i.imgur.com/biUokU9.jpg)
Minnesota 1 after crossing over the Red River of the North from North Dakota, in the town of Oslo
(https://i.imgur.com/SD61TTu.jpg)
QuoteJune 1, 2017: Pictures of routes numbered one.
"Kodachrome" US 1:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5505/9365084657_64e934438f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/fgyvoR)
Georgia Route 1 "Loop":
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5547/30929818570_af5a17a011_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/P8aptY)
Indiana State Road 1:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2903/33793807292_f8a0073252_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Tuf6xS)
QuoteJune 1, 2017: Pictures of routes numbered one.
Yukon 1, of course. Watson Lake. June 13, 2001.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20010613%2Fyukon1westwhitehorse.jpg&hash=49758508343511f552a74e5de97ea2ce31e8ba37)
With hundreds of US 1 pictures to choose from, I'll pick one that allows me to add my own subchallenge, showing a 1 together with as high a number as possible. This one's in Homestead, Florida. May 29, 2004.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20040529%2Fus1fl9336.jpg&hash=32edf2fca6a3462a6fa2852afeb31befabdb54fb)
QuoteJune 1, 2017: Pictures of routes numbered one.
End of TCH 1A in Portage la Prairie, MB, followed by shields for TCH 1.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F2clqHfc.jpg&hash=ae60f2d195f6fd49f5e1449d7b5d7efc0d478088)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FchEObZa.jpg&hash=9ed92621ec371dd3b88488055ec67cf20a6f6227)
EDIT: I also have Waterloo RR 1 in Baden, ON
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FJFkrGGh.jpg&hash=a504c270148ce40f336f083540d6ea5cb0553dbd)
QuoteJune 1, 2017: Pictures of routes numbered one.
DE 1
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QuoteJune 1, 2017: Pictures of routes numbered one.
US 1 northbound in New Haven:
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DE 1 southbound:
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County Line Road (Suffolk CR 1) northbound:
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QuoteJune 1, 2017: Pictures of routes numbered one.
I'm actually surprised by how few SR-1's I have in my collection. Then I realized there's a bunch of states with no SR-1 at all...WI, OH, AZ, SD, and NV to name a few...not to mention all the states that US1 passes through.
The southern end of IL-1 bright and early after a night of camping at Cave-in-Rock State Park
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IL-001-STNR (https://flic.kr/p/KEw7TY) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Indiana 1
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IN-001-N116 (https://flic.kr/p/MrCxUa) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
And this is the photo that kicked off the 1-2-3 road sign challenge...accidentally kicking off 15 months of spamming new route sign challenges the world over!
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089 AR-1 (https://flic.kr/p/EeqBm6) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteJune 1, 2017: Pictures of routes numbered one.
California Highway 1:
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Michigan Highway 1:
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Hastings County Road 1 in Ontario:
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QuoteJune 1, 2017: Pictures of routes numbered one.
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OK 1 on the Talimena Byway
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AR 1 along US 49 near Walnut Corner
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LA 1 near Port Allen
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Old TX 1 (now US 67)
QuoteJune 1, 2017: Pictures of routes numbered one.
Missouri 1 at the end of MO 210.
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US 1 signed as a secondary route in Virginia.
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QuoteJune 1, 2017: Pictures of routes numbered one.
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LA 1 Descent into Port Allen (https://flic.kr/p/TEd97J) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
QuoteJune 2, 2017: A city/town in the previous photo and a city/town in the current photo are connected by a single route.
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Plaquemine, LA and Shreveport, LA are connected by LA 1.
You can continue from either destination listed.
I would have made this a new thread, except I think there are too many challenge threads right now. If you think this deserves its own thread, you can create it.
QuoteJune 2, 2017: A city/town in the previous photo and a city/town in the current photo are connected by a single route.
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US 171 Advance Sign (https://flic.kr/p/QsgHNS) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
QuoteJune 2, 2017: A city/town in the previous photo and a city/town in the current photo are connected by a single route.
Shreveport to Florence, South Carolina, via I-20. Taken on I-95 North in South Carolina. July 30, 2007.
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Quote from: Jim on June 02, 2017, 02:48:03 PM
QuoteJune 2, 2017: A city/town in the previous photo and a city/town in the current photo are connected by a single route.
Shreveport to Florence, South Carolina, via I-20. Taken on I-95 North in South Carolina. July 30, 2007.
This ought to have enough options for people. Charleston, SC and Joliet, IL are connected by US52.
Taken on IL-9 in Bloomington, IL at I-55/74.
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IL-009-I-55EW (https://flic.kr/p/LZToKz) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
FBF to JUne 1st and the "Pictures of route number 1"
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Quote from: Mergingtraffic on June 02, 2017, 09:27:52 PM
FBF to JUne 1st and the "Pictures of route number 1"
We don't do flashback Friday, sorry. June 1st is closed!
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QuoteMay 8: Grover Cleveland
Next up: William McKinley
Not sure why we stalled here, since Cleveland isn't exactly a tough one. So I'll do two in a row and get us going again.
Approaching I-90's big turn in Cleveland. June 22, 2013.
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June 3, 2017: With the summer travel season starting up, post pictures of signs for National Parks. These can be actual entrance signs or signs elsewhere that guide you to a park.
I'll start with three favorites:
Denali, on the park road. June 18, 2001.
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Yellowstone north entrance. July 14, 2003.
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And let's go way, way back to my first Grand Canyon visit. Western entrance of the south rim park road. August 27, 1985.
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QuoteJune 3, 2017: With the summer travel season starting up, post pictures of signs for National Parks. These can be actual entrance signs or signs elsewhere that guide you to a park.
Here's the entrance sign for Riding Mountain N.P. on Highway 10 at the south entrance in Wasagaming, MB
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June 3, 2017: With the summer travel season starting up, post pictures of signs for National Parks. These can be actual entrance signs or signs elsewhere that guide you to a park.
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QuoteMay 8, 2017
Challenge: William McKinley
Next up: Theodore Roosevelt
(Then-new (January 2015) signal at E McKinley Ave and Indianola Ave in Des Moines)
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QuoteMay 8, 2017
Challenge: Theodore Roosevelt
Next up: William Howard Taft
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QuoteJune 3, 2017: With the summer travel season starting up, post pictures of signs for National Parks. These can be actual entrance signs or signs elsewhere that guide you to a park.
Belt Parkway eastbound at the Gateway National Recreation Area:
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QuoteJune 3, 2017: With the summer travel season starting up, post pictures of signs for National Parks. These can be actual entrance signs or signs elsewhere that guide you to a park.
Yours Truly and Mrs. wanderer at a couple parks out West:
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Quote from: Jim on June 03, 2017, 08:48:33 AM
June 3, 2017: With the summer travel season starting up, post pictures of signs for National Parks. These can be actual entrance signs or signs elsewhere that guide you to a park.
I should add in a few other favorites.
The westernmost National Park I've visited. August 25, 2006.
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And the easternmost (US) National Park I've visited. August 9, 2014.
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And one that's not as well known. April 28, 2004.
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QuoteJune 3, 2017: With the summer travel season starting up, post pictures of signs for National Parks. These can be actual entrance signs or signs elsewhere that guide you to a park.
And since the trend has already started, let's go ahead and confirm that all NPS (or other country's equivalent) sites qualify, not just so-called "national parks".
Quote from: Jim on June 03, 2017, 02:25:17 PM
I should add in a few other favorites.
The westernmost National Park I've visited. August 25, 2006.
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I'll see you that, and raise you this:
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So, anybody got American Samoa? :-)
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And one that's not as well known. April 28, 2004.
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One of my absolute favorites!
QuoteJune 3, 2017: With the summer travel season starting up, post pictures of signs for National Parks. These can be actual entrance signs or signs elsewhere that guide you to a park.
Shawnee National Forest, southern IL, taken today.
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Side note, I absolutely love National Forest signs. The font choices and sign shapes are fantastic.
Quote from: csw on June 03, 2017, 08:32:42 PM
QuoteJune 3, 2017: With the summer travel season starting up, post pictures of signs for National Parks. These can be actual entrance signs or signs elsewhere that guide you to a park.
Shawnee National Forest, southern IL, taken today.
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Side note, I absolutely love National Forest signs. The font choices and sign shapes are fantastic.
Well now we have the dilemma (and it's all my fault) of whether to allow National
Forests. ;-)
QuoteJune 3, 2017: With the summer travel season starting up, post pictures of signs for National Parks. These can be actual entrance signs or signs elsewhere that guide you to a park.
A BBS? taken a month ago. On that same trip, I also went to the Grand Canyon, Zion, Bryce Canyon, Arches, and Natural Bridges. Didn't think to get sign pictures at the entrances though.
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AZ-I-40W-X311 (https://flic.kr/p/Uh1pmQ) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteJune 9th, 2017: Continuing the theme of the summer season, post pictures of amusement/water parks. Similar to the previous challenge, they can be guide signs to the park or pictures of the park entrance.
QuoteJune 9th, 2017: Continuing the theme of the summer season, post pictures of amusement/water parks. Similar to the previous challenge, they can be guide signs to the park or pictures of the park entrance.
I'll start with two of Disney's Florida parks. Taken January 2, 2017.
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My timing sucks royally. I made sure to take plenty of pictures of the signs for the McKinley library while I was in Canton. Then we take a family trip to Disney... and spend all day on the road on the 3rd. Meanwhile, I'm still working on my pictures and movies from Florida, and I don't have any guide signs to the park or pictures of the park entrance in my inventory yet.
So, for today's challenge, I offer what I have, which is this street sign at Disney World:
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Epcot Center - Disney Vacation Club (https://flic.kr/p/U5mwJu) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
QuoteJune 9th, 2017: Continuing the theme of the summer season, post pictures of amusement/water parks. Similar to the previous challenge, they can be guide signs to the park or pictures of the park entrance.
Hersheypark (Hershey, PA)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8422/7633927334_bbd86bf8c3_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/cCzSCN)US 422 @ PA Route 39 - Hershey, PA (https://flic.kr/p/cCzSCN) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
QuoteJune 9th, 2017: Continuing the theme of the summer season, post pictures of amusement/water parks. Similar to the previous challenge, they can be guide signs to the park or pictures of the park entrance.
I didn't remember that I had one, but here's a Disneyland Drive from I-5. February 19, 2007.
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QuoteJune 9th, 2017: Continuing the theme of the summer season, post pictures of amusement/water parks. Similar to the previous challenge, they can be guide signs to the park or pictures of the park entrance.
No sign, but here's a roller coaster from Canada's Wonderland, seen from the 400 in Vaughan, ON
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QuoteJune 10, 2017: Post photos of signs where all the digits are the same number (for example, all digits are 1's).
Here's an impressive
six 1's on this sign on the 400 north of Barrie, ON
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EDIT: Sorry for posting 4 seconds early, I guess my clock is slightly off
QuoteJune 10, 2017: Post photos of signs where all the digits are the same number (for example, all digits are 1's).
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QuoteJune 10, 2017: Post photos of signs where all the digits are the same number (for example, all digits are 1's).
Ontario Seconday Highway 555
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I-95 in New Hampshire
From aaroads
QuoteJune 10, 2017: Post photos of signs where all the digits are the same number (for example, all digits are 1's).
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Gilmore, AR
QuoteJune 10, 2017: Post photos of signs where all the digits are the same number (for example, all digits are 1's).
How about NY 111?
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QuoteJune 10, 2017: Post photos of signs where all the digits are the same number (for example, all digits are 1's).
On Iowa 81
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QuoteJune 10, 2017: Post photos of signs where all the digits are the same number (for example, all digits are 1's).
What about 2 double digits.
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Quote from: JJBers on June 10, 2017, 12:22:31 PM
QuoteJune 10, 2017: Post photos of signs where all the digits are the same number (for example, all digits are 1's).
What about 2 double digits.
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Doesn't qualify, although you could certainly introduce this later on as a Challenge of its own. (Take a look back, though; I seem to recall at least one prior Challenge having to do with digits being the same.)
Quote from: empirestate on June 10, 2017, 01:21:15 PM
Quote from: JJBers on June 10, 2017, 12:22:31 PM
QuoteJune 10, 2017: Post photos of signs where all the digits are the same number (for example, all digits are 1's).
What about 2 double digits.
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Doesn't qualify, although you could certainly introduce this later on as a Challenge of its own. (Take a look back, though; I seem to recall at least one prior Challenge having to do with digits being the same.)
It does qualify, twice actually (although trivially); the top sign has two of the digit 2 and no other digits, while the US 44 sign has two of the digit 4 and no other digits. Two-digit routes that are two of the same digit are quite common, though (which is why my contribution of NH 33 was also Exit 3).
QuoteJune 10, 2017: Post photos of signs where all the digits are the same number (for example, all digits are 1's).
PA 88 (near Monongahela, PA)
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Intersection of PA Route 88 and Coyle Curtain Rd. outside Monongahela, PA (https://flic.kr/p/5u27pZ) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
PA 333 (along US 22/322 in Thompsontown, PA)
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US 22 / US 322 @ PA Route 333 - Thompsontown, PA (https://flic.kr/p/cCAkcb) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
US 11 (along US 30 in Chambersburg, PA)
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US 30 @ US 11 South - Chambersburg, PA (https://flic.kr/p/dknRUt) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
CT-111
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IMG_1980 (https://flic.kr/p/PD5tWs) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote from: 1 on June 10, 2017, 01:23:39 PM
Quote from: empirestate on June 10, 2017, 01:21:15 PM
Quote from: JJBers on June 10, 2017, 12:22:31 PM
QuoteJune 10, 2017: Post photos of signs where all the digits are the same number (for example, all digits are 1's).
What about 2 double digits.
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CC SA by dougtone
Doesn't qualify, although you could certainly introduce this later on as a Challenge of its own. (Take a look back, though; I seem to recall at least one prior Challenge having to do with digits being the same.)
It does qualify, twice actually (although trivially); the top sign has two of the digit 2 and no other digits, while the US 44 sign has two of the digit 4 and no other digits. Two-digit routes that are two of the same digit are quite common, though (which is why my contribution of NH 33 was also Exit 3).
Ah...you're reading the Challenge as "...signs where all the digits are the same number." I was reading it as "photos...where all the digits are the same number." I see how it could be taken either way; I wonder what 7/8's original intention was?
QuoteJune 11th, 2017: Post of picture of vandalized or burnt signs.
Quote from: empirestate on June 11, 2017, 12:01:56 AM
Quote from: 1 on June 10, 2017, 01:23:39 PM
Quote from: empirestate on June 10, 2017, 01:21:15 PM
Quote from: JJBers on June 10, 2017, 12:22:31 PM
QuoteJune 10, 2017: Post photos of signs where all the digits are the same number (for example, all digits are 1's).
What about 2 double digits.
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CC SA by dougtone
Doesn't qualify, although you could certainly introduce this later on as a Challenge of its own. (Take a look back, though; I seem to recall at least one prior Challenge having to do with digits being the same.)
It does qualify, twice actually (although trivially); the top sign has two of the digit 2 and no other digits, while the US 44 sign has two of the digit 4 and no other digits. Two-digit routes that are two of the same digit are quite common, though (which is why my contribution of NH 33 was also Exit 3).
Ah...you're reading the Challenge as "...signs where all the digits are the same number." I was reading it as "photos...where all the digits are the same number." I see how it could be taken either way; I wonder what 7/8's original intention was?
I was thinking of empirestate's interpretation, but I guess it could've been worded better.
QuoteJune 11th, 2017: Post of picture of vandalized or burnt signs.
Useful graffiti, which tells drivers that 85 North is the "second right". This is on Bridgeport Road around the Kitchener-Waterloo, ON border.
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QuoteJune 11th, 2017: Post of picture of vandalized or burnt signs.
Some classy individual decided that the Lunt Garden should be Blunt Garden.
(https://i.imgur.com/U9OcIGL.jpg)
And then there's plain old vandalism. This sign was pretty quickly replaced, which surprised me, for how slowly the city of Des Moines otherwise seems to move.
(https://i.imgur.com/CqBxkXR.jpg)
QuoteJune 11th, 2017: Post of picture of vandalized or burnt signs.
It was replaced a number of years ago, but this was once found on the New England Thruway (I-95) northbound:
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QuoteMay 8, 2017
Challenge: William Howard Taft
Next up: Woodrow Wilson
(https://www.aaroads.com/northeast/new_york080/i-081_nb_exit_027_03.jpg)
QuoteMay 8, 2017
Challenge:Woodrow Wilson
Next up: Warren G Harding
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QuoteMay 8, 2017
Challenge: Warren G. Harding
Next up: Calvin Coolidge
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QuoteMay 8, 2017
Challenge: Calvin Coolidge
Next up: Herbert Hoover
I-580 in California. July 26. 2007.
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QuoteMay 8, 2017
Challenge: Calvin Coolidge
Next up: Herbert Hoover
Hoobert Heever? ;)
QuoteMay 8, 2017
Challenge: Herbert Hoover
Next up: Franklin D. Roosevelt
(https://www.aaroads.com/west/arizona093/us-093_nb_4051_mileage.jpg)
QuoteJune 11th, 2017: Post of picture of vandalized or burnt signs.
Sun-burnt signage along I-40 westbound in Albuquerque. I remember seeing several other similarly burnt signage around ABQ when I was in town last summer.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/499/32135935985_ccfb8b9e1a_z.jpg)
QuoteMay 8, 2017
Challenge: Franklin D. Roosevelt
Next up: Harry Truman
(https://www.interstate-guide.com/images087/i-087_st_08.jpg)
Interstate Guide
QuoteMay 8, 2017
Challenge: Harry Truman
Next up: Dwight D. Eisenhower
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Hard to see, but the sign reads "HARRY TRUMAN PARKWAY NORTH".
QuoteJune 11th, 2017: Post of picture of vandalized or burnt signs.
PA 331 just past the PA/WV border
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7284/28169973672_d9e8d40abf_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JVhtKf)
Graffiti'd PA Route 331 sign at PA/WV border (https://flic.kr/p/JVhtKf) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
QuoteMay 8, 2017
Challenge: Dwight D. Eisenhower
Next up: John F. Kennedy
If Eisenhower was represented by anything other than one of these on this forum, I'd say the poster would have to be banned.
This one on I-270 in Illinois. July 22, 2005.
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QuoteMay 8, 2017
Challenge: John F. Kennedy
Next up: Lyndon B. Johnson
billburmaster never fails to find the right sign I need.
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QuoteJune 12, 2017: Numbered routes that do not end at another numbered route – they could be ending at a city/county/state line, park entrance, etc. Bonus points for END signage.
Both of these examples terminate at city limits, becoming city streets.
IA-316's northern terminus at Runnells
(https://i.imgur.com/9Ag64Y7.jpg)
IA-85's western terminus at Montezuma
(https://i.imgur.com/bzSv6Ix.jpg)
QuoteJune 12, 2017: Numbered routes that do not end at another numbered route – they could be ending at a city/county/state line, park entrance, etc. Bonus points for END signage.
Here's the northern end of New York 171 in Frankfort. It never even has an intersection or interchange with another state route. It crosses New York 5S but 5S is limited access through this area and there is no interchange. This end is at Main Street, probably an old routing of 5S.
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The southern end is at county routes, so I guess it doesn't really qualify, but I don't remember there being any indication of those CR numbers when I arrived at the southern end.
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QuoteJune 12, 2017: Numbered routes that do not end at another numbered route – they could be ending at a city/county/state line, park entrance, etc. Bonus points for END signage.
No need to look far for this. There's one in the town where I grew up. Port Washington Boulevard (NY 101) turns into Middle Neck Road, an unnumbered county road, at Harbor Road, another unnumbered county road.
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Quote from: dgolub on June 12, 2017, 08:37:53 AM
No need to look far for this. There's one in the town where I grew up. Port Washington Boulevard (NY 101) turns into Middle Neck Road, an unnumbered county road, at Harbor Road, another unnumbered county road.
Oooh, that's a good one–nice and random. Is there a known reason for why it just ends right there?
QuoteJune 12, 2017: Numbered routes that do not end at another numbered route – they could be ending at a city/county/state line, park entrance, etc. Bonus points for END signage.
No bonus points for me :-/
Norfolk CR 59 (former King's Highway 59) ends at Long Point Provincial Point.
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The 400 becomes Black Creek Drive in Toronto
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QuoteJune 12, 2017: Numbered routes that do not end at another numbered route – they could be ending at a city/county/state line, park entrance, etc. Bonus points for END signage.
The western end of IL-155 at Fort du Chartres
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8020/28907642371_3479b02254_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/L3tdX6)
IL-155-WT (https://flic.kr/p/L3tdX6) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
The southern end of IL-178 at Lowell, IL, near Mathiessen State Park where I was yesterday lol
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8174/28879172262_5e4162301d_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KZXiM9)
IL-178-ST (https://flic.kr/p/KZXiM9) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
The southern end of M-125 at the Ohio State Line
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MI-125-ST (https://flic.kr/p/Mfrjef) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteJune 12, 2017: Numbered routes that do not end at another numbered route – they could be ending at a city/county/state line, park entrance, etc. Bonus points for END signage.
LA 1's southern end is at an unceremonious dead end in Grand Isle (https://www.google.com/maps/@29.260613,-89.9635765,3a,75y,278.86h,71.33t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sxDoXgl7b1-wIjc6iTsTeZQ!2e0!6s%2F%2Fgeo2.ggpht.com%2Fcbk%3Fpanoid%3DxDoXgl7b1-wIjc6iTsTeZQ%26output%3Dthumbnail%26cb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile.gps%26thumb%3D2%26w%3D203%26h%3D100%26yaw%3D68.25577%26pitch%3D0%26thumbfov%3D100!7i13312!8i6656).
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2896/33906590662_d021cf2168_o.png) (https://flic.kr/p/TEd97J)
LA 1 Descent into Port Allen (https://flic.kr/p/TEd97J) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
LA 45's southern end is actually marked with an END sign (https://www.google.com/maps/@29.6685319,-90.1090673,3a,75y,267.33h,82.29t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sV_3AubqpTYO6da1u68U1_A!2e0!6s%2F%2Fgeo1.ggpht.com%2Fcbk%3Fpanoid%3DV_3AubqpTYO6da1u68U1_A%26output%3Dthumbnail%26cb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile.gps%26thumb%3D2%26w%3D203%26h%3D100%26yaw%3D134.10088%26pitch%3D0%26thumbfov%3D100!7i13312!8i6656), which is very rare in Louisiana.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8542/30084940806_eb9a70416e.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MQvbKY)
LA 45 Directional (https://flic.kr/p/MQvbKY) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
Quote from: jbnv on June 12, 2017, 09:25:26 AM
LA 45's southern end is actually marked with an END sign (https://www.google.com/maps/@29.6685319,-90.1090673,3a,75y,267.33h,82.29t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sV_3AubqpTYO6da1u68U1_A!2e0!6s%2F%2Fgeo1.ggpht.com%2Fcbk%3Fpanoid%3DV_3AubqpTYO6da1u68U1_A%26output%3Dthumbnail%26cb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile.gps%26thumb%3D2%26w%3D203%26h%3D100%26yaw%3D134.10088%26pitch%3D0%26thumbfov%3D100!7i13312!8i6656), which is very rare in Louisiana.
I like how the END banner is white-on-green, not black-on-white. I'd almost think it to be a mistake, if it were not for the time when LA shields used those colors.
QuoteJune 12, 2017: Numbered routes that do not end at another numbered route – they could be ending at a city/county/state line, park entrance, etc. Bonus points for END signage.
This is a very uncommon situation in Georgia, but a few examples do exist.
The end of GA 20 (the end that's not at the Alabama border, that is; it sort of hooks around Atlanta in a sideways J shape) was at US 19/41 until about 2007. With the completion of the Hampton bypass, the route now crosses over US 19/41 a bit south of that intersection, with no direct access between the two except for a single ramp from US 19/41 northbound to GA 20 eastbound. The bypass, and with it GA 20, ends a short distance later (https://www.google.com/maps/@33.3727297,-84.304373,15.24z) at Lower Woolsey Rd/Richard Petty Blvd, with that road providing the connection to US 19/41.
There is no actual end signage on GA 20. But here (from GSV; I don't have any photos of this location) is the eastbound beginning of the route from Lower Woolsey Rd (note that signage up to this point reads "TO GA 20"; this is the first assembly without the "TO"):
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QuoteJune 12, 2017: Numbered routes that do not end at another numbered route – they could be ending at a city/county/state line, park entrance, etc. Bonus points for END signage.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4037/4289667758_17844f2b19_z_d.jpg)
Citadel Park near Cecil, AR
Arkansas has many stop/start again roads, but few are signed beyond "State Highway Ends/Begins"
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In a rarity, AR 89 "ends" at a county line and continues as a county road
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on June 12, 2017, 09:35:51 AM
Quote from: jbnv on June 12, 2017, 09:25:26 AM
LA 45's southern end is actually marked with an END sign (https://www.google.com/maps/@29.6685319,-90.1090673,3a,75y,267.33h,82.29t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sV_3AubqpTYO6da1u68U1_A!2e0!6s%2F%2Fgeo1.ggpht.com%2Fcbk%3Fpanoid%3DV_3AubqpTYO6da1u68U1_A%26output%3Dthumbnail%26cb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile.gps%26thumb%3D2%26w%3D203%26h%3D100%26yaw%3D134.10088%26pitch%3D0%26thumbfov%3D100!7i13312!8i6656), which is very rare in Louisiana.
I like how the END banner is white-on-green, not black-on-white. I'd almost think it to be a mistake, if it were not for the time when LA shields used those colors.
It's a relic of the white-on-green era. I knew the END sign was there because I went down there several years ago. I'm pretty sure that when I went, the shield was white on green.
Quote from: US71 on June 12, 2017, 10:44:08 AM
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3270/2549676546_17b2558459_z_d.jpg?zz=1)
In a rarity, AR 89 "ends" at a county line and continues as a county road
Is that a giant rectangular sign in the background that just says "STATE 89" instead of an actual route marker?
Quote from: 7/8 on June 11, 2017, 12:08:27 AM
QuoteJune 11th, 2017: Post of picture of vandalized or burnt signs.
Useful graffiti, which tells drivers that 85 North is the "second right". This is on Bridgeport Road around the Kitchener-Waterloo, ON border.
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Quite possibly the most Canadian thing I've ever seen. :-)
Quote from: JJBers on June 11, 2017, 06:01:46 PM
QuoteMay 8, 2017
Challenge: Franklin D. Roosevelt
Next up: Harry Truman
(https://www.interstate-guide.com/images087/i-087_st_08.jpg)
Interstate Guide
Sorry, this one doesn't qualify–the president's name must appear as a standalone
word. So, we'll let the subsequent entries stand, but we still need a submission for Franklin Roosevelt.
QuoteJune 12, 2017: Numbered routes that do not end at another numbered route – they could be ending at a city/county/state line, park entrance, etc. Bonus points for END signage.
I've got some good ones for this.
IL-16 ends just before the Illinois River, Greene Co., IL. Continues as IL-100. Taken June 10, 2017.
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IN-264 ends at Ferdinand State Forest, Dubois Co., IN. Continues as a county road. Taken June 04, 2017.
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IL-34 ends in Rosiclare, IL, and continues on town streets. Hardin Co., IL. Taken June 03, 2017.
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IN-650 ends at a United States Gypsum Co. plant in Shoals, Martin Co., IN. Taken June 04, 2017.
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Here's a different Roosevelt sign. And yes, it is a different sign than the one used for Theodore Roosevelt. For one, it has an "EXIT ONLY" tab. :sombrero:
(https://www.aaroads.com/northeast/new_york278/i-278_wb_exit_040_01.jpg)
Quote from: noelbotevera on June 12, 2017, 05:35:10 PM
Here's a different Roosevelt sign. And yes, it is a different sign than the one used for Theodore Roosevelt. For one, it has an "EXIT ONLY" tab. :sombrero:
(https://www.aaroads.com/northeast/new_york278/i-278_wb_exit_040_01.jpg)
I notice that exit tab is for exits 39
W-E, whereas in most places I've been that would be 39
A-B. Is there a reason some places do this differently?
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on June 12, 2017, 03:10:26 PM
Quote from: US71 on June 12, 2017, 10:44:08 AM
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3270/2549676546_17b2558459_z_d.jpg?zz=1)
In a rarity, AR 89 "ends" at a county line and continues as a county road
Is that a giant rectangular sign in the background that just says "STATE 89" instead of an actual route marker?
Yes, it's a trailblazer to where 89 begins again.
Challenge: Lyndon B. Johnson
Next up: Richard M Nixon
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5001/5221867414_09ed9035df_z_d.jpg)
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on June 12, 2017, 08:45:01 AM
Quote from: dgolub on June 12, 2017, 08:37:53 AM
No need to look far for this. There's one in the town where I grew up. Port Washington Boulevard (NY 101) turns into Middle Neck Road, an unnumbered county road, at Harbor Road, another unnumbered county road.
Oooh, that's a good one–nice and random. Is there a known reason for why it just ends right there?
That's as far as they built it. You can see that it narrows down and loses its shoulder as it becomes a county road. It's also at the northernmost traffic light, which might have something to do with it, although Nassau County maintains no shortage of traffic lights on other county roads.
QuoteMay 8, 2017
Challenge: Richard Nixon
Next up: Gerald Ford
Nixon Road on highway 3 near Delhi, ON.
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QuoteJune 12, 2017: Numbered routes that do not end at another numbered route – they could be ending at a city/county/state line, park entrance, etc. Bonus points for END signage.
US 1 may look somewhat ceremonious, but it doesn't end at another numbered route:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/2/1476/24184990492_5435007597_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/CR9p5G)
AR 114 comes to an end at a dirt road:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8354/29546138825_cb89c75828_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/M1TFGD)
QuoteMay 8, 2017
Challenge: Gerald Ford
Next up: Jimmy Carter
No other place than Detroit that's fitting for Ford.
(https://www.aaroads.com/midwest/michigan096/i-096_eb_exit_190b_02.jpg)
QuoteMay 8, 2017
Challenge: Jimmy Carter
Next up: Ronald Reagan
^ Had "Gerald R. Ford" on the side of the airport (Grand Rapids), but that would be against the rules.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5723/30929840200_b4e818aafb_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/P8avUU)
QuoteMay 8, 2017
Challenge: Ronald Reagan
Next up: George H.W. Bush
(https://www.aaroads.com/midwest/ohio071/i-071_nb_exit_014_01.jpg)
Damn, Noel beat me to it by a few seconds. I'm still gonna post, even though it doesn't count.
QuoteMay 8, 2017
Challenge: Ronald Reagan
Next up: George HW Bush
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8239/28965364825_c03325ffc0_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/L8z4PP)
IL-029-018s (https://flic.kr/p/L8z4PP) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteMay 8, 2017
Challenge: George H.W. Bush
Next up: Bill Clinton
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/a4/George_bush_turnpike.JPG)
Public Domain (Aykleinman on Wikimedia Commons)
QuoteMay 8, 2017
Challenge: Bill Clinton
Next up: George W. Bush
(https://www.aaroads.com/northeast/new_jersey076/i-078_wb_exit_048_05.jpg)
QuoteJune 12, 2017: Numbered routes that do not end at another numbered route – they could be ending at a city/county/state line, park entrance, etc. Bonus points for END signage.
VT-279 ends at the New York state line.
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Eastern terminus of VT-105 at the Connecticut River and the New Hampshire state line, just a few hundred feet from US-3.
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Michigan decommissioned several state trunkline routes that led to state parks, but some still remain:
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QuoteJune 13, 2017: Signs with large control cities (100k and above) that are around 50+ miles away from the city
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Quote from: JJBers on June 13, 2017, 01:51:57 AM
QuoteJune 13, 2017: Signs with large control cities (100k and above) that are around 50+ miles away from the city
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To me, the image doesn't show; it's just a gray circle that looks like a "do not enter" sign.
Quote from: 1 on June 13, 2017, 07:09:56 AM
To me, the image doesn't show; it's just a gray circle that looks like a "do not enter" sign.
Appears to be a glitch in the URL someplace.
QuoteJune 13, 2017: Signs with large control cities (100k and above) that are around 50+ miles away from the city
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5458/8935807697_42728a7dc1_z_d.jpg)
All 100K + population, all 50+ miles away
QuoteJune 13, 2017: Signs with large control cities (100k and above) that are around 50+ miles away from the city
Is this really all that rare? Here's the Major Deegan Expressway (I-87) northbound in the Bronx. It's over 100 miles from here to Albany. Trenton and New Haven are also both over 70 miles away.
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QuoteJune 13, 2017: Signs with large control cities (100k and above) that are around 50+ miles away from the city
Can the signs have
only large control cities that are all 50+ miles from the sign?
Quote from: dgolub on June 13, 2017, 08:59:35 AM
QuoteJune 13, 2017: Signs with large control cities (100k and above) that are around 50+ miles away from the city
Is this really all that rare? Here's the Major Deegan Expressway (I-87) northbound in the Bronx. It's over 100 miles from here to Albany. Trenton and New Haven are also both over 70 miles away.
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(appears to be a coding glitch in your photo)
QuoteJune 13, 2017: Signs with large control cities (100k and above) that are around 50+ miles away from the city
A crappy photo taken in the rain for highway 60 off highway 11 in Huntsville, ON. Downtown Ottawa is 343 km (213 miles) away!
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QuoteJune 13, 2017: Signs with large control cities (100k and above) that are around 50+ miles away from the city
(https://www.aaroads.com/mid-atlantic/virginia095/i-095_nb_exit_161_04.jpg)
Quote from: jbnv on June 13, 2017, 09:03:45 AM
QuoteJune 13, 2017: Signs with large control cities (100k and above) that are around 50+ miles away from the city
Can the signs have only large control cities that are all 50+ miles from the sign?
One should do, the "example" photo also had New Haven, which where I was, was about 20 miles away
Quote from: US71 on June 13, 2017, 08:47:57 AM
Quote from: 1 on June 13, 2017, 07:09:56 AM
To me, the image doesn't show; it's just a gray circle that looks like a "do not enter" sign.
Appears to be a glitch in the URL someplace.
Corrected link, should be working now
Quote from: JJBers on June 13, 2017, 10:00:35 AM
Quote from: jbnv on June 13, 2017, 09:03:45 AM
QuoteJune 13, 2017: Signs with large control cities (100k and above) that are around 50+ miles away from the city
Can the signs have only large control cities that are all 50+ miles from the sign?
One should do, the "example" photo also had New Haven, which where I was, was about 20 miles away
Turns out I can pull this off without having any non-matching cities in the picture. (This is at the end of I-110 in Baton Rouge.)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2816/33251507433_53ac7fd4b8_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SEjEGi)
I-110 Southern Terminus (https://flic.kr/p/SEjEGi) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
QuoteJune 13, 2017: Signs with large control cities (100k and above) that are around 50+ miles away from the city
Desert regions are hotbeds of content to fit this criterion.
This is at the western end of the I-70/US6 multiplex in Utah. Salt Lake City is 170 to 180 miles away, and US 6 doesn't even reach Salt Lake City. It's surely the best route from the Price/Green River area, where this photo was taken, in that direction, though.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4162/33630177994_bfeebd3800_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TeMsg5)
UT-I-70-US6WEA2 (https://flic.kr/p/TeMsg5) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
A chaotic mess of signage in Flagstaff pointing to Albuquerque and Los Angeles, which are both very far away:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4162/34340936381_67b929ccb8_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UjAgY2)
AZ-US180-US66WSQ (https://flic.kr/p/UjAgY2) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Signage near Toledo indicating that the Turnpike will take you west to Chicago. There's some signage on I-80 around Chicago indicating Toledo as well.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5560/29697660863_2c76735104_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MfhgVz)
OH-420-Nend (https://flic.kr/p/MfhgVz) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Here's another photo from I-84 in Vernon.
(https://www.aaroads.com/northeast/connecticut084/i-084_eb_exit_064_03.jpg)
AARoads
QuoteJune 13, 2017: Signs with large control cities (100k and above) that are around 50+ miles away from the city
I originally read this that it had to be close to 50 miles, not way over. But seeing what's being posted, I'll go with one that has two control cities much more than 50 miles away. I'll take us back to Flagstaff, at to I-17's northern terminus, where we can see two of the same cities that Paul posted. LA is about 450 miles away, and Albuquerque is about 325.
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Quote from: paulthemapguy on June 13, 2017, 10:44:55 AM
Desert regions are hotbeds of content to fit this criterion.
Quite true. From Salt Lake City, many control cities are quite far away, and not posted with any closer cities.
I-15 S: Las Vegas NV, 420 miles
I-80 E: Cheyenne WY, 440 miles
I-80 W: Reno NV,
520 miles. Does anyone have a farther one?
Quote from: roadguy2 on June 13, 2017, 02:07:58 PM
I-80 E: Cheyenne WY, 440 miles
Nothing in Wyoming is 100k+.
Quote from: roadguy2 on June 13, 2017, 02:07:58 PM
Quote from: paulthemapguy on June 13, 2017, 10:44:55 AM
Desert regions are hotbeds of content to fit this criterion.
Quite true. From Salt Lake City, many control cities are quite far away, and not posted with any closer cities.
I-15 S: Las Vegas NV, 420 miles
I-80 E: Cheyenne WY, 440 miles
I-80 W: Reno NV, 520 miles. Does anyone have a farther one?
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I have no clue...sorry
QuoteJune 13, 2017: Signs with large control cities (100k and above) that are around 50+ miles away from the city
So is the East as a hotbed for far control cities.
(https://www.aaroads.com/northeast/pennsylvania070/i-070_wb_exit_147_03.jpg)
In this photo, Pittsburgh is 130 miles away, and Philadelphia is 196 miles away.
Quote from: noelbotevera on June 13, 2017, 04:34:48 PM
QuoteJune 13, 2017: Signs with large control cities (100k and above) that are around 50+ miles away from the city
So is the East as a hotbed for far control cities.
(https://www.aaroads.com/northeast/pennsylvania070/i-070_wb_exit_147_03.jpg)
In this photo, Pittsburgh is 130 miles away, and Philadelphia is 196 miles away.
You think 130 miles is a long distance for a control city? That sounds pretty close to me.
Quote from: US71 on June 13, 2017, 09:03:57 AM
Quote from: dgolub on June 13, 2017, 08:59:35 AM
QuoteJune 13, 2017: Signs with large control cities (100k and above) that are around 50+ miles away from the city
Is this really all that rare? Here's the Major Deegan Expressway (I-87) northbound in the Bronx. It's over 100 miles from here to Albany. Trenton and New Haven are also both over 70 miles away.
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(appears to be a coding glitch in your photo)
My mistake. Fixed now.
Unfortunately don't have pictures, but Indianapolis consistently lists Peoria (I-74, 213 miles) and St Louis (I-70, 242 miles) as control cities on the west side of town.
QuoteJune 13, 2017: Signs with large control cities (100k and above) that are around 50+ miles away from the city
Savannah, GA (135 miles away via I-295 and I-95)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5452/7092354517_d8e0bfc8d1_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/bNJaUr)
FL Route 105 @ I-295 (https://flic.kr/p/bNJaUr) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Charlotte, NC (102 miles away via I-77)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8026/6967541294_bda2d53c30_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/bBGthj)
I-26 @ I-77 (https://flic.kr/p/bBGthj) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Columbus, OH (127 miles away via I-70)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7466/28239530506_a6f42ebcde_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/K2qYz1)
Market St. @ I-70 - Wheeling, WV (https://flic.kr/p/K2qYz1) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
QuoteJune 14th, 2017: On the topic of inclement weather, post pictures of signs that have cities struck by a notable blizzard or flood.
QuoteJune 14th, 2017: On the topic of inclement weather, post pictures of signs that have cities struck by a notable blizzard or flood.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2834/33155971836_8e30c2af7b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SvT2hQ)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/305/31957351315_dbbf4d9457_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QFXMaM)
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QuoteJune 14th, 2017: On the topic of inclement weather, post pictures of signs that have cities struck by a notable blizzard or flood.
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AlpsBasically, every single blizzard since the 80s' plus Hurricane Sandy
QuoteJune 14th, 2017: On the topic of inclement weather, post pictures of signs that have cities struck by a notable blizzard or flood.
Winnipeg is certainly famous for floods (they even have a giant floodway to help prevent them within the city).
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Gatineau and Montreal both had bad floods this year.
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QuoteJune 14th, 2017: On the topic of inclement weather, post pictures of signs that have cities struck by a notable blizzard or flood.
I'll one-up it by posting a pic.
from an actual event (from penceland.com)
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Blizzard of '78: Looking West on Boylston Street (where it intersects with Park Drive)
QuoteJune 14th, 2017: On the topic of inclement weather, post pictures of signs that have cities struck by a notable blizzard or flood.
I'll do something similar with this St. Paul sign. Picture is from a
Pioneer Press article from 2014 (http://www.twincities.com/2014/02/21/deep-freeze-returns-following-winters-biggest-snowfall/) about a snowstorm, but Minnesotans who were alive then won't forget the blizzard that occurred on Halloween in 1991.
(https://i.imgur.com/YenmBRa.jpg)
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on June 14, 2017, 12:49:47 PM
QuoteJune 14th, 2017: On the topic of inclement weather, post pictures of signs that have cities struck by a notable blizzard or flood.
I'll do something similar with this St. Paul sign. Picture is from a Pioneer Press article from 2014 (http://www.twincities.com/2014/02/21/deep-freeze-returns-following-winters-biggest-snowfall/) about a snowstorm, but Minnesotans who were alive then won't forget the blizzard that occurred on Halloween in 1991.
(https://i.imgur.com/YenmBRa.jpg)
Heh. My sister-in-law talked about how she went trick-or-treating that evening and wanted to be a princess. Because of the snow gear she wore, everyone asked her what she was supposed to be.
QuoteJune 14th, 2017: On the topic of inclement weather, post pictures of signs that have cities struck by a notable blizzard or flood.
I'll also restrict to a photo taken during the actual event, given that the majority of cities probably experienced a major flood or blizzard at some point.
Entering Amsterdam, New York, on New York 5 and 67 eastbound during the flooding of the Mohawk River following Tropical Storm Irene. August 29, 2011.
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Quote from: paulthemapguy on June 13, 2017, 10:44:55 AM
QuoteJune 13, 2017: Signs with large control cities (100k and above) that are around 50+ miles away from the city
Desert regions are hotbeds of content to fit this criterion.
This is at the western end of the I-70/US6 multiplex in Utah. Salt Lake City is 170 to 180 miles away, and US 6 doesn't even reach Salt Lake City. It's surely the best route from the Price/Green River area, where this photo was taken, in that direction, though.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4162/33630177994_bfeebd3800_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TeMsg5)
UT-I-70-US6WEA2 (https://flic.kr/p/TeMsg5) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
A chaotic mess of signage in Flagstaff pointing to Albuquerque and Los Angeles, which are both very far away:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4162/34340936381_67b929ccb8_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UjAgY2)
AZ-US180-US66WSQ (https://flic.kr/p/UjAgY2) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Signage near Toledo indicating that the Turnpike will take you west to Chicago. There's some signage on I-80 around Chicago indicating Toledo as well.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5560/29697660863_2c76735104_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MfhgVz)
OH-420-Nend (https://flic.kr/p/MfhgVz) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
I-95 in Florida had Miami as SB control city from Jacksonville. Oner 300 miles.. They have been changed to Daytona Beach over the past decade
LGMS428
Mount Joy, PA (Tropical Storm Lee) Spetember 7, 2011
(https://agirlcalledhill.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/mj-flood.jpg)
QuoteJune 14th, 2017: On the topic of inclement weather, post pictures of signs that have cities struck by a notable blizzard or flood.
Johnstown, PA - struck by devastating floods in 1889, 1936 and 1977...
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3792/33803779775_0fb4ee3585_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Tv8d2e)
Johnstown, Cambria County (https://flic.kr/p/Tv8d2e) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
I guess I'll do it again...
QuoteJune 15th, 2017: Post any photos with route signs with a 5 in it.
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8f/Route_15_jct._I-91.jpg)
CC 4.0 JJBers (Me on Wikimedia Commons)
QuoteJune 15th, 2017: Post any photos with route signs with a 5 in it.
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QuoteJune 15th, 2017: Post any photos with route signs with a 5 in it.
Waterloo RR 5 just north of highway 7/8 in Baden, ON
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A-5 in Wakefield, QC
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MB 5 on the yellowhead highway in Neepawa, MB
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QuoteJune 15th, 2017: Post any photos with route signs with a 5 in it.
From corcohighways.org:
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QuoteJune 15th, 2017: Post any photos with route signs with a 5 in it.
Continuing the theme of not-at-all-challenging challenges, I see...
So I'll make it harder for myself and post a picture with 5 5's. Taken on New Brunswick 95. August 7, 2014.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20140807%2Fexit12.jpg&hash=6bee648c11db467fd7603e92a39d388fa9ef4e3d)
My one and only photo fits the challenge.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/gallery/12069_04_05_17_12_18_48.jpeg)
QuoteJune 15th, 2017: Post any photos with route signs with a 5 in it.
Too easy. It's not a challenge. What if we said that every picture has to have multiple routes shown on shields, and that all of them have to contain a 5?
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/768/32890710355_6e65f876d9_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/S7rui2)
OH-435-I-71S (https://flic.kr/p/S7rui2) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/684/32885918346_7eabcd443c_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/S71VNb)
IN-350ET (https://flic.kr/p/S71VNb) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8683/28698062390_4d2ef9b246_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KHX589)
IL-156-159NN (https://flic.kr/p/KHX589) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteJune 15th, 2017: Post any photos with route signs with a 5 in it.
I 44 EB I 235 SB ramp in OKC.
http://imgur.com/a/sQ2xr
QuoteJune 15th, 2017: Post any photos with route signs with a 5 in it.
https://goo.gl/photos/rHv7voH6njrWXDTB9 (https://goo.gl/photos/rHv7voH6njrWXDTB9)
QuoteMay 8, 2017
Challenge: George W. Bush
Next up: Barack Obama
I-20 and I-59 in Alabama. March 30, 2014.
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QuoteJune 15th, 2017: Post any photos with route signs with a 5 in it.
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Quote from: Jim on June 15, 2017, 09:37:23 AM
QuoteJune 15th, 2017: Post any photos with route signs with a 5 in it.
Continuing the theme of not-at-all-challenging challenges, I see...
So I'll make it harder for myself and post a picture with 5 5's. Taken on New Brunswick 95. August 7, 2014.
I see your five 5's and raise you to six:
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Taken June 6, 2017, in Loogootee, IN.
Actually, 7 if you count the "Speed Limit 35" sign in the distant background.
QuoteJune 15th, 2017: Post any photos with route signs with a 5 in it.
I think the best I can manage is four 5s:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fi75n_ga5.jpg&hash=9876a84cdb7c1019768ea2fbb79ff08bbae61058)
Quote from: Eth on June 15, 2017, 06:34:57 PM
QuoteJune 15th, 2017: Post any photos with route signs with a 5 in it.
I think the best I can manage is four 5s:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fi75n_ga5.jpg&hash=9876a84cdb7c1019768ea2fbb79ff08bbae61058)
I did Five 5's a few days ago ;)
QuoteJune 15th, 2017: Post any photos with route signs with a 5 in it.
Trying to find something with more than 2 signs...this is the best I can do.
Leaving MSP airport:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8083/29844567055_bdb9283004_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Mtgd1X)
QuoteJune 15th, 2017: Post any photos with route signs with a 5 in it.
I-790/NY 5 eastbound in Utica:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcoastroads.com%2Fstates%2Fny%2Fnyinter%2Fi790%2Ffullsize%2F790e0010.jpg&hash=0b698706449ad088aab56bd3d46d9abee25a68d1)
Quote from: 1 on June 15, 2017, 09:41:16 AM
My two and only photos from the US fits the challenge.
Fixed that for myself.
QuoteJune 15th, 2017: Post any photos with route signs with a 5 in it.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/655/20740815825_8288c7dfc9_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/xAN6WR)
I-95 Southbound approaching MD 155 (https://flic.kr/p/xAN6WR) by Sign Geek (https://www.flickr.com/photos/135438121@N07/), on Flickr
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5632/20843032332_61b491685d_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/xKPZmq)
I-495 Eastbound Directional Shield (https://flic.kr/p/xKPZmq) by Sign Geek (https://www.flickr.com/photos/135438121@N07/), on Flickr
QuoteJune 15th, 2017: Post any photos with route signs with a 5 in it.
Sorry for posting again, but I found one with three 5's. This is Simcoe CR 55 on highway 9 east in New Tecumseth, ON
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fxfjwfc1.jpg&hash=226097107f105cbe21de08fe74e72388cf553b45)
QuoteJune 16, 2017: Post a picture of a sign that was put up too early, either in distance or in time. Examples would be a future Interstate without the word "Future", a ½ mile advance sign that's actually 1 mile from the interchange, a "left lane closed" electronic sign put up before it actually closed, or a sign that gives the distance to a destination that is so far away it is practically useless.
Quote from: 1 on June 15, 2017, 10:51:26 PM
QuoteJune 16, 2017: Post a picture of a sign that was put up too early, either in distance or in time. Examples would be a future Interstate without the word "Future", a ½ mile advance sign that's actually 1 mile from the interchange, a "left lane closed" electronic sign put up before it actually closed, or a sign that gives the distance to a destination that is so far away it is practically useless.
Uhh...It's 11 pm EDT
Quote from: JJBers on June 15, 2017, 10:52:33 PM
Quote from: 1 on June 15, 2017, 10:51:26 PM
QuoteJune 16, 2017: Post a picture of a sign that was put up too early, either in distance or in time. Examples would be a future Interstate without the word "Future", a ½ mile advance sign that's actually 1 mile from the interchange, a "left lane closed" electronic sign put up before it actually closed, or a sign that gives the distance to a destination that is so far away it is practically useless.
Uhh...It's 11 pm EDT
You missed the joke.
Quote from: 1 on June 15, 2017, 10:51:26 PM
QuoteJune 16, 2017: Post a picture of a sign that was put up too early, either in distance or in time. Examples would be a future Interstate without the word "Future", a ½ mile advance sign that's actually 1 mile from the interchange, a "left lane closed" electronic sign put up before it actually closed, or a sign that gives the distance to a destination that is so far away it is practically useless.
:clap:
I WOULD put some reference to Back to the Future or something, but I'm out 'a time for that.
edited to add clever reference
Quote from: noelbotevera on June 15, 2017, 11:25:32 PM
Quote from: 1 on June 15, 2017, 10:51:26 PM
QuoteJune 16, 2017: Post a picture of a sign that was put up too early, either in distance or in time. Examples would be a future Interstate without the word "Future", a ½ mile advance sign that's actually 1 mile from the interchange, a "left lane closed" electronic sign put up before it actually closed, or a sign that gives the distance to a destination that is so far away it is practically useless.
:clap:
I WOULD put some reference to Back to the Future or something, but I'm too late for that.
Wibbly-Wobbly Timey-Wimey
QuoteThe REAL June 16th, 2017 Challenge: Post pictures of signs that have all the letters of the alphabet, excluding "q" and "x". Bonus points if you include one (or both) of those letters. Extra bonus points if there is some sort of punctuation mark (can be a hyphen, ampersand, period, etc.)
You all wanted a challenge, so here you go. Oh yeah, I've already found an example of this! Has all the letters except q.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.raymondcmartinjr.com%2Fnjfreeways%2FI-95GAP-NJTPNB-05.jpg&hash=cfecea1143fbf62b432bd43cc0ad841a25e52436)
Quote from: noelbotevera on June 15, 2017, 11:59:53 PM
QuoteThe REAL June 16th, 2017 Challenge: Post pictures of signs that have all the letters of the alphabet, excluding "q" and "x". Bonus points if you include one (or both) of those letters. Extra bonus points if there is some sort of punctuation mark (can be a hyphen, ampersand, period, etc.)
You all wanted a challenge, so here you go. Oh yeah, I've already found an example of this! Has all the letters except q.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.raymondcmartinjr.com%2Fnjfreeways%2FI-95GAP-NJTPNB-05.jpg&hash=cfecea1143fbf62b432bd43cc0ad841a25e52436)
You win! Next!
QuoteJune 15th, 2017: Post any photos with route signs with a 5 in it.
It's still the 15th in Kansas City, so I'll submit my pic of 5 5s.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FLbzIPIU.jpg&hash=19dbf6c738c575db3c457e367f6e8bc541f8c7a0)
QuoteJune 16, 2017: Post a picture of a sign that was put up too early, either in distance or in time. Examples would be a future Interstate without the word "Future", a ½ mile advance sign that's actually 1 mile from the interchange, a "left lane closed" electronic sign put up before it actually closed, or a sign that gives the distance to a destination that is so far away it is practically useless.
NY 52 east at the Quickway (NY 17/Future I-86):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcoastroads.com%2Fstates%2Fny%2Fnystate%2Fny52%2Ffullsize%2F52e00019.jpg&hash=526ac0e609c0cf31b782f650f671fee1e756c581)
Ugh, I didn't get notifications for this topic during the last two days so I missed both the 14th and the 15th, and I have good pictures for both of them.
I'm gonna go ahead and take 1's Challenge (about early signs) as the "real" June 16th Challenge. Noel's is just too difficult to actually answer–the idea is to be able to get some variety of content.
Quote from: 1 on June 15, 2017, 10:51:26 PM
June 16, 2017: Post a picture of a sign that was put up too early, either in distance or in time. Examples would be a future Interstate without the word "Future", a ½ mile advance sign that's actually 1 mile from the interchange, a "left lane closed" electronic sign put up before it actually closed, or a sign that gives the distance to a destination that is so far away it is practically useless.
QuoteJune 17, 2017: A route showing the current hour, and a route showing the current minute. Use your time zone.
10:44.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Falpsroads.net%2Froads%2Fct%2Fus_44%2Fw202.jpg&hash=ea72e66fd7ad4d069376cd3870b2393b1d3336e5)
^ Should we use 12-hour or 24-hour time? Or can we choose?
Cool challenge idea, by the way!
Quote from: 7/8 on June 17, 2017, 10:49:21 AM
^ Should we use 12-hour or 24-hour time? Or can we choose?
Cool challenge idea, by the way!
You can choose.
Quote from: jbnv on June 16, 2017, 04:12:23 PM
Ugh, I didn't get notifications for this topic during the last two days so I missed both the 14th and the 15th, and I have good pictures for both of them.
Check your settings to be sure you get notifications
QuoteJune 17, 2017: A route showing the current hour, and a route showing the current minute. Use your time zone.
12:11
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fasphaltplanet.ca%2FON%2Fhwy_11_images%2F11_shield_cosign_12_north.jpg&hash=1e2d95b5381085f1cc2b3c3a31cb8b6e2981fa1d)
QuoteJune 17, 2017: A route showing the current hour, and a route showing the current minute. Use your time zone.
Not too far from AsphaltPlanet's. This is on the 400 north of Barrie, ON
12:23(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fmm96cnD.jpg&hash=cd83395961f95334214c43b170ce584bbb9252a6)
QuoteJune 17, 2017: A route showing the current hour, and a route showing the current minute. Use your time zone.
I like a good, creative challenge.
Here's 1:17 EDT. I-95 in Virginia. April 10, 2010.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20100410%2Fexit126b.jpg&hash=0ff3c755e732bbca00bb5b2d9c013562ac793fc6)
QuoteJune 17, 2017: A route showing the current hour, and a route showing the current minute. Use your time zone.
1:20 PM EDT...heh
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7031/6541171197_7e50c8006b_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/aY2diK)
Connecticut State Route 120 (https://flic.kr/p/aY2diK) by Doug Kerr (https://www.flickr.com/photos/dougtone/), on Flickr
QuoteJune 17, 2017: A route showing the current hour, and a route showing the current minute. Use your time zone.
Going with 24-hour time, since I really don't have a whole lot of single-digit numbers other than 8.
13:53 EDT on I-985:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fnames%2Foakwood.jpg&hash=335be3061e6dbc85223b6a929e902fcaf835e3b5)
QuoteJune 17, 2017: A route showing the current hour, and a route showing the current minute. Use your time zone.
2:01 PM EDT. Houlton, Maine. August 7, 2014.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20140807%2Fsouthus1tous2tous2a.jpg&hash=5b8246984d114e6b662d0227d8067086db080df9)
QuoteJune 17, 2017: A route showing the current hour, and a route showing the current minute. Use your time zone.
2:08pm EDT
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5524/9854203633_8724ea1660_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/g1MnqD)
WV Route 2 @ WV Route 8 (https://flic.kr/p/g1MnqD) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
QuoteJune 17, 2017: A route showing the current hour, and a route showing the current minute. Use your time zone.
2:20 PM (Waldoboro, ME)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7263/8159572092_bbcfc651f5_z.jpg)
IL-130 in Newton, IL, 1:30pm Central
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FeErbiAm.jpg&hash=5e6aff1173bd60a0c44f5b1d63e774b38aad205f)
Hey, those last two are cheating! ;-)
Quote from: empirestate on June 17, 2017, 02:43:40 PM
Hey, those last two are cheating! ;-)
So is reply #1543.
QuoteJune 17, 2017: A route showing the current hour, and a route showing the current minute. Use your time zone.
2:01 PM CDT (Junction of IA-2 and IA-1 south of Keosauqua)
(https://i.imgur.com/JxW7wlN.jpg)
QuoteJune 17, 2017: A route showing the current hour, and a route showing the current minute. Use your time zone.
3:37 PM EDT. I-81 in New York. July 15, 2015.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20150715%2Fexit48.jpg&hash=4e4181c04b42a58781b84b1e0cb2bdaba647f356)
QuoteJune 17, 2017: A route showing the current hour, and a route showing the current minute. Use your time zone.
4:07pm EDT: Rutland, VT
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FbEOdMw4.jpg&hash=157894b8059fa92bab91b1c469295cc77576dac1)
QuoteJune 17, 2017: A route showing the current hour, and a route showing the current minute. Use your time zone.
Is this cheating? :) These routes do intersect in real life, though. (Cosmos, MN)
4:07 PM CDT
(https://i.imgur.com/xOGn0Ze.jpg)
QuoteJune 17, 2017: A route showing the current hour, and a route showing the current minute. Use your time zone.
I suppose posting twice is bad form but I can't help it.
1723 (5:23pm) EDT: Ann Arbor, MI
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F2I8dV7Q.jpg&hash=4697e867c2bf68a15580ee35ca8e1d00fb969d27)
Quote from: wanderer2575 on June 17, 2017, 05:23:41 PM
I suppose posting twice is bad form but I can't help it.
Only if it's two consecutive posts. The overall rules do allow multiple post submissions to challenges (unless the specific challenge doesn't allow it).
QuoteJune 17, 2017: A route showing the current hour, and a route showing the current minute. Use your time zone.
5:05 PM CDT (Former east end of MN-5 in Stillwater)
(https://i.imgur.com/ZTF292l.jpg)
Quote from: US71 on June 17, 2017, 11:33:02 AM
Quote from: jbnv on June 16, 2017, 04:12:23 PM
Ugh, I didn't get notifications for this topic during the last two days so I missed both the 14th and the 15th, and I have good pictures for both of them.
Check your settings to be sure you get notifications
I'm subscribed to this topic and getting notifications for other topics. Apparently there is a bug in the forum because this happens occasionally. I got a notification for this update.
QuoteJune 17, 2017: A route showing the current hour, and a route showing the current minute. Use your time zone.
6:31 PM EDT. Taken in Elkhorn, Nebraska. July 21, 2015.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20150721%2Fwestus6southne31.jpg&hash=d9dd586166cb4b284397e92a34d4f3c36d6b0855)
QuoteJune 17, 2017: A route showing the current hour, and a route showing the current minute. Use your time zone.
11:45pm EDT: Walker, MI
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FQExRlRg.jpg&hash=097a8b614ed8e5fd15f7b39f45355ce303fed69f)
Quote from: wanderer2575 on June 17, 2017, 11:45:22 PM
QuoteJune 17, 2017: A route showing the current hour, and a route showing the current minute. Use your time zone.
11:45pm EDT: Walker, MI
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FQExRlRg.jpg&hash=097a8b614ed8e5fd15f7b39f45355ce303fed69f)
I feel like those 11's should use larger font and have a wider space between the numbers.
Quote from: roadguy2 on June 17, 2017, 11:49:25 PM
Quote from: wanderer2575 on June 17, 2017, 11:45:22 PM
QuoteJune 17, 2017: A route showing the current hour, and a route showing the current minute. Use your time zone.
11:45pm EDT: Walker, MI
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FQExRlRg.jpg&hash=097a8b614ed8e5fd15f7b39f45355ce303fed69f)
I feel like those 11's should use larger font and have a wider space between the numbers.
Wider spacing maybe, but I disagree with a larger font size because there is no space to also increase the size of the "4" and "5." Mixing fonts and font sizes among a group of shields posted together not only looks sloppy but makes them harder to read.
QuoteJune 18, 2017: Free day...post a photo of any state route sign
Sorry this challenge sucks, I have no other ideas.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4214/34530274284_0a97e4a86f_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UBjFwC)
CC 2.0 JJBers (Me)
Quote from: JJBers on June 18, 2017, 12:33:49 AM
QuoteJune 18, 2017: Free day...post a photo of any state route sign
Sorry this challenge sucks, I have no other ideas.
Then wait for someone else to post one....putting up a new challenge at 12:30 AM every day is kinda lame, especially when you don't have any ideas. Let some other people post challenges!
Quote from: csw on June 18, 2017, 09:24:25 AM
Quote from: JJBers on June 18, 2017, 12:33:49 AM
QuoteJune 18, 2017: Free day...post a photo of any state route sign
Sorry this challenge sucks, I have no other ideas.
Then wait for someone else to post one....putting up a new challenge at 12:30 AM every day is kinda lame, especially when you don't have any ideas. Let some other people post challenges!
Agreed. Let's hold off on the super-easy Challenges, and say June 18th is still open. Remember, too, that we still have to finish the Presidential sub-Challenge, and there are probably still a couple states left for the highest-number Challenge.
In addition, there is the open question what to do with June 4 through 8, when there were no Challenges posted due to the forum outage. My idea is that once a regular daily Challenge has been posted, the first person to post an Answer can also add a second, make-up Challenge using those dates (4, 5, 6, 7, 8) until we're caught up. Then both the regular and the make-up Challenge would be open all day. If the first person to answer declines to post a make-up Challenge, then the next person who answers can do so, but no more than two per day.
So here we go:
QuoteJune 18, 2017
Challenge: Post a photo of the closest road sign to your house.
Official signs only, and it can be any type of sign: parking regulation, street blade, warning sign, route marker, whatever. Bonus points if you can actually see the sign from your house or through your window; extra bonus points if you actually take the photo from your house or through your window! :-)
For this Challenge, NO STREET VIEW is allowed, for reasons of privacy as well as challenging-ness.
(The first person to answer may then post a make-up Challenge for June 4.)
QuoteJune 18, 2017
Challenge: Post a photo of the closest road sign to your house.
Well, aside from the signs that are inside my house, as part of my collection, this one is closest.
(https://i.imgur.com/y4RVr6z.jpg)
Quote from: empirestate on June 18, 2017, 11:49:01 AM
Official signs only, and it can be any type of sign: parking regulation, street blade, warning sign, route marker, whatever. Bonus points if you can actually see the sign from your house or through your window; extra bonus points if you actually take the photo from your house or through your window! :-)
For this Challenge, NO STREET VIEW is allowed, for reasons of privacy as well as challenging-ness.
Isn't posting a street blade pretty similar to GSV in terms of privacy?
Easy, I live on CT 14.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4214/34906545810_070f37a43f_k.jpg)
CC 2.0 by JJBers (Me)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2932/13418142364_4cc603d6c2_z_d.jpg)
QuoteJune 18, 2017
Challenge: Post a photo of the closest road sign to your house.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FoZhI7GI.jpg&hash=f1600da6f4ea5f9a7d22afb9030be3a37a91f70b)
QuoteJune 18, 2017
Challenge: Post a photo of the closest road sign to your house.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fped-xing.jpg&hash=af3c8fe04f889bd5c95310001c227babc7755578)
Quote from: roadguy2 on June 18, 2017, 11:57:39 AM
Quote from: empirestate on June 18, 2017, 11:49:01 AM
Official signs only, and it can be any type of sign: parking regulation, street blade, warning sign, route marker, whatever. Bonus points if you can actually see the sign from your house or through your window; extra bonus points if you actually take the photo from your house or through your window! :-)
For this Challenge, NO STREET VIEW is allowed, for reasons of privacy as well as challenging-ness.
Isn't posting a street blade pretty similar to GSV in terms of privacy?
I suppose it could be. You could always sit this one out, or post some other sign without telling. We'll never know. ;-)
Anybody gonna put in a make-up Challenge? Or is that plan not going to take off?
iPhone
Quote from: empirestate on June 18, 2017, 02:45:33 PM
Anybody gonna put in a make-up Challenge? Or is that plan not going to take off?
My vote is that the days are lost and we all just move on with our lives. We've already got a standing concurrent challenge (presidents) and a weeklong catchup period every month. This is supposed to be a single DAILY challenge; the more we start adding other scenarios, the more it turns into a free-for-all. Forum outage days, no challenge posted, you're away from your computer/device all day -- they all mean no posts for the day. So be it; it's not the end of the world.
Quote from: wanderer2575 on June 18, 2017, 03:33:31 PM
Quote from: empirestate on June 18, 2017, 02:45:33 PM
Anybody gonna put in a make-up Challenge? Or is that plan not going to take off?
My vote is that the days are lost and we all just move on with our lives. We've already got a standing concurrent challenge (presidents) and a weeklong catchup period every month. This is supposed to be a single DAILY challenge; the more we start adding other scenarios, the more it turns into a free-for-all. Forum outage days, no challenge posted, you're away from your computer/device all day -- they all mean no posts for the day. So be it; it's not the end of the world.
Oh, I think putting it in terms of ending the world rather overstates the importance of the matter. ;-)
iPhone
Quote from: empirestate on June 18, 2017, 02:45:33 PM
Quote from: roadguy2 on June 18, 2017, 11:57:39 AM
Quote from: empirestate on June 18, 2017, 11:49:01 AM
Official signs only, and it can be any type of sign: parking regulation, street blade, warning sign, route marker, whatever. Bonus points if you can actually see the sign from your house or through your window; extra bonus points if you actually take the photo from your house or through your window! :-)
For this Challenge, NO STREET VIEW is allowed, for reasons of privacy as well as challenging-ness.
Isn't posting a street blade pretty similar to GSV in terms of privacy?
I suppose it could be. You could always sit this one out, or post some other sign without telling. We'll never know. ;-)
Anybody gonna put in a make-up Challenge? Or is that plan not going to take off?
iPhone
Let's start another Challenge for missed challenges. </sacrasm>
Quote from: US71 on June 18, 2017, 04:43:29 PM
Quote from: empirestate on June 18, 2017, 02:45:33 PM
Quote from: roadguy2 on June 18, 2017, 11:57:39 AM
Quote from: empirestate on June 18, 2017, 11:49:01 AM
Official signs only, and it can be any type of sign: parking regulation, street blade, warning sign, route marker, whatever. Bonus points if you can actually see the sign from your house or through your window; extra bonus points if you actually take the photo from your house or through your window! :-)
For this Challenge, NO STREET VIEW is allowed, for reasons of privacy as well as challenging-ness.
Isn't posting a street blade pretty similar to GSV in terms of privacy?
I suppose it could be. You could always sit this one out, or post some other sign without telling. We'll never know. ;-)
Anybody gonna put in a make-up Challenge? Or is that plan not going to take off?
iPhone
Let's start another Challenge for missed challenges. </sacrasm>
Since there's an apparent demand for super-easy Challenges, we could use the make-up Challenges for them. ;-)
iPhone
Quote from: empirestate on June 18, 2017, 06:49:32 PM
Quote from: US71 on June 18, 2017, 04:43:29 PM
Quote from: empirestate on June 18, 2017, 02:45:33 PM
Quote from: roadguy2 on June 18, 2017, 11:57:39 AM
Quote from: empirestate on June 18, 2017, 11:49:01 AM
Official signs only, and it can be any type of sign: parking regulation, street blade, warning sign, route marker, whatever. Bonus points if you can actually see the sign from your house or through your window; extra bonus points if you actually take the photo from your house or through your window! :-)
For this Challenge, NO STREET VIEW is allowed, for reasons of privacy as well as challenging-ness.
Isn't posting a street blade pretty similar to GSV in terms of privacy?
I suppose it could be. You could always sit this one out, or post some other sign without telling. We'll never know. ;-)
Anybody gonna put in a make-up Challenge? Or is that plan not going to take off?
iPhone
Let's start another Challenge for missed challenges. </sacrasm>
Since there's an apparent demand for super-easy Challenges, we could use this opportunity for them. ;-)
iPhone
There are at least 4 other challenge threads on this board. I don't think we really need another one.
Quote from: roadguy2 on June 18, 2017, 07:50:57 PM
Quote from: empirestate on June 18, 2017, 06:49:32 PM
Quote from: US71 on June 18, 2017, 04:43:29 PM
Quote from: empirestate on June 18, 2017, 02:45:33 PM
Quote from: roadguy2 on June 18, 2017, 11:57:39 AM
Quote from: empirestate on June 18, 2017, 11:49:01 AM
Official signs only, and it can be any type of sign: parking regulation, street blade, warning sign, route marker, whatever. Bonus points if you can actually see the sign from your house or through your window; extra bonus points if you actually take the photo from your house or through your window! :-)
For this Challenge, NO STREET VIEW is allowed, for reasons of privacy as well as challenging-ness.
Isn't posting a street blade pretty similar to GSV in terms of privacy?
I suppose it could be. You could always sit this one out, or post some other sign without telling. We'll never know. ;-)
Anybody gonna put in a make-up Challenge? Or is that plan not going to take off?
iPhone
Let's start another Challenge for missed challenges. </sacrasm>
Since there's an apparent demand for super-easy Challenges, we could use this opportunity for them. ;-)
iPhone
There are at least 4 other challenge threads on this board. I don't think we really need another one.
How about a challenge for no more challenges? :hmm: :spin:
Quote from: US71 on June 18, 2017, 08:13:51 PM
Quote from: roadguy2 on June 18, 2017, 07:50:57 PM
Quote from: empirestate on June 18, 2017, 06:49:32 PM
Quote from: US71 on June 18, 2017, 04:43:29 PM
Quote from: empirestate on June 18, 2017, 02:45:33 PM
Quote from: roadguy2 on June 18, 2017, 11:57:39 AM
Quote from: empirestate on June 18, 2017, 11:49:01 AM
Official signs only, and it can be any type of sign: parking regulation, street blade, warning sign, route marker, whatever. Bonus points if you can actually see the sign from your house or through your window; extra bonus points if you actually take the photo from your house or through your window! :-)
For this Challenge, NO STREET VIEW is allowed, for reasons of privacy as well as challenging-ness.
Isn't posting a street blade pretty similar to GSV in terms of privacy?
I suppose it could be. You could always sit this one out, or post some other sign without telling. We'll never know. ;-)
Anybody gonna put in a make-up Challenge? Or is that plan not going to take off?
iPhone
Let's start another Challenge for missed challenges. </sacrasm>
Since there's an apparent demand for super-easy Challenges, we could use this opportunity for them. ;-)
iPhone
There are at least 4 other challenge threads on this board. I don't think we really need another one.
How about a challenge for no more challenges? :hmm: :spin:
Why not do an Alanland challenge?
QuoteJune 18, 2017
Challenge: Post a photo of the closest road sign to your house.
Not living at home currently, but you can see the building I am in in this shot:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F0vvGIFb.jpg&hash=7b423985fc336098d0fb682e73bbb4d089eca3bb)
QuoteJune 18, 2017
Challenge: Post a photo of the closest road sign to your house.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4161/34414842601_8723866d8c.jpg)
Quote from: noelbotevera on June 18, 2017, 08:41:11 PMWhy not do an Alanland challenge?
For the love of God ... NO!!!
Quote from: renegade on June 18, 2017, 11:48:34 PM
Quote from: noelbotevera on June 18, 2017, 08:41:11 PMWhy not do an Alanland challenge?
For the love of God ... NO!!!
What would the challenge cover? Take or don't take a picture of something that is or is not a goat that lives or does not live in Alanland?
Sorry, couldn't resist.
QuoteJune 18, 2017
Challenge: Post a photo of the closest road sign to your house.
Sure, I'll just post my phone number and social security number while I'm at it!
NO.
Quote from: paulthemapguy on June 19, 2017, 12:32:23 AM
QuoteJune 18, 2017
Challenge: Post a photo of the closest road sign to your house.
Sure, I'll just post my phone number and social security number while I'm at it!
NO.
You caught me. We've all been casing your place for weeks. ;-)
QuoteJune 19, 2017
Challenge: Post a photo of Paul the map guy's house.
:-D
QuoteJune 18, 2017: Post a photo of the closest road sign to your house.
I found this on the web, and it's a close approximation of the sign closest to my house:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.maseratiraleigh.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2016%2F01%2Fstop-sign1.jpg&hash=a67240cff492805006619fdb501d629507fdd073)
Quote from: empirestate on June 19, 2017, 03:12:04 AM
QuoteJune 19, 2017
Challenge: Post a photo of Paul the map guy's house.
:-D :clap:
But serious, though, here's a good one.
QuoteJune 19, 2017: Route marker assemblies that are slightly (or maybe not so slightly) "off" in their design/layout. This specifically excludes US/State Route marker mixups and just plain ugly shields.
This one, on MN-93 SB, is due to the old 169 shields having been square, but MnDOT/the contractor did not move the posts when replacement signs were put up.
(https://i.imgur.com/dLqDix9.jpg)
This one on US-65/69 in Indianola is just poorly planned out. US-65 continues ahead with 69 here.
(https://i.imgur.com/JT5lxFq.jpg)
QuoteJune 19, 2017: Route marker assemblies that are slightly (or maybe not so slightly) "off" in their design/layout. This specifically excludes US/State Route marker mixups and just plain ugly shields.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8133/29368683353_a429fcc06f_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LKdbnx)
Port Allen Sign Salad (https://flic.kr/p/LKdbnx) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5488/30256033364_f2c3abd9fd_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/N6C5BE)
LA 309 / Terrebonne Parish 19 Assembly (https://flic.kr/p/N6C5BE) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
QuoteJune 19, 2017: Route marker assemblies that are slightly (or maybe not so slightly) "off" in their design/layout. This specifically excludes US/State Route marker mixups and just plain ugly shields.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3760/13408159105_c80b83d2b4_z_d.jpg)
Mismatched fonts at I-49 and LA 173
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7469/15568614250_16652081ed_z_d.jpg)
Mix n Match Fonts near Yellville, AR
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7007/6523816497_78ee771af3_z_d.jpg)
Bentonville, AR
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3254/2890630009_6363f23839_z_d.jpg)
Russellville, AR
QuoteJune 19, 2017
Challenge: Post a photo of Paul the map guy's house.
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HARHARHARHARHARHARHARHAR Joke's on you, I live in a van down by the river. =p
Srsly tho stay safe on the Internet, kids.
QuoteJune 19, 2017: Route marker assemblies that are slightly (or maybe not so slightly) "off" in their design/layout. This specifically excludes US/State Route marker mixups and just plain ugly shields.
I don't know why you need an extra-wide shield for a 1-digit number, but...
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8333/28989828954_6f05ebe1fa_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LaJsa9)
IL-008-ERwide (https://flic.kr/p/LaJsa9) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
I don't know where the hell this font came from...
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8569/28365238234_ba645a5f03_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Kdxg6C)
IL-351-ST (https://flic.kr/p/Kdxg6C) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
These 36"x36" panels have "ILLINOIS" written in font that is too tall. I'm guessing they were fabricated by Lake County or by a contractor upgrading the intersection.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5749/30553632226_03cf765d46_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NxVmow)
IL-US41-173N (https://flic.kr/p/NxVmow) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteJune 19, 2017: Route marker assemblies that are slightly (or maybe not so slightly) "off" in their design/layout. This specifically excludes US/State Route marker mixups and just plain ugly shields.
Different fonts and right-turn arrows for highways 6 and 7 (despite them being concurrent here in Guelph, ON)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FkuwUynp.jpg&hash=32f60c13a213c48fe13ad00a45f8f3f9c6ee9445)
The numbers are too high up on this highway 24 shield (south of Brantford, ON)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FV96xWUX.jpg&hash=4cdc7db7a4cf8c5d01b71871d6e099eafd9f4378)
The yellow "south" tab should be white to match the Norfolk CR 24 shield (in Simcoe, ON)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FpCToyMV.jpg&hash=3258e96660cab0598a5395a15c280a3bcc6a8923)
QuoteJune 19, 2017: Route marker assemblies that are slightly (or maybe not so slightly) "off" in their design/layout. This specifically excludes US/State Route marker mixups and just plain ugly shields.
Different left arrows for the same turnoff. South of Burdett, NY.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FI9vz3Gp.jpg&hash=2cec6356371e21c56bc8f26483e107d07b2a6a49)
This I-155 shield is waaay oversized, probably at least 3 feet wide. Just into Tennessee on I-155 eastbound.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FCtfUycb.jpg&hash=444b2fe5ed7ab9abcd2282eca077d0f09c7ac8f2)
Quote from: csw on June 19, 2017, 08:38:23 PM
This I-155 shield is waaay oversized, probably at least 3 feet wide. Just into Tennessee on I-155 eastbound.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FCtfUycb.jpg&hash=444b2fe5ed7ab9abcd2282eca077d0f09c7ac8f2)
IIRC... Small-issue route shields like that US412 are usually 24" high, and either 24" or 36" wide depending on the length of the route number. The large-issue route shields tend to be 36" x 36" if it's a one- or two-digit route. This I-155 one is probably 36" high and something like 54" wide (if the change in aspect ratio is consistently 1.5:1). Still looks odd to me that they combined a large-issue sign and a large-issue one.
Quote from: paulthemapguy on June 19, 2017, 09:55:49 PM
IIRC... Small-issue route shields like that US412 are usually 24" high, and either 24" or 36" wide depending on the length of the route number. The large-issue route shields tend to be 36" x 36" if it's a one- or two-digit route. This I-155 one is probably 36" high and something like 54" wide (if the change in aspect ratio is consistently 1.5:1). Still looks odd to me that they combined a large-issue sign and a large-issue one.
Standard sizes are 24 x 30 and 36 x 45 (https://i.imgur.com/TwkGgnV.jpg[)... but that looks even bigger yet.
(Sorry, couldn't resist the urge to show those off again.) ;-)
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on June 19, 2017, 10:31:34 PM
Quote from: paulthemapguy on June 19, 2017, 09:55:49 PM
IIRC... Small-issue route shields like that US412 are usually 24" high, and either 24" or 36" wide depending on the length of the route number. The large-issue route shields tend to be 36" x 36" if it's a one- or two-digit route. This I-155 one is probably 36" high and something like 54" wide (if the change in aspect ratio is consistently 1.5:1). Still looks odd to me that they combined a large-issue sign and a large-issue one.
Standard sizes are 24 x 30 and 36 x 45 (https://i.imgur.com/TwkGgnV.jpg[)... but that looks even bigger yet.
(Sorry, couldn't resist the urge to show those off again.) ;-)
Thanks for correcting me. Those were the numbers I was looking for.
QuoteJune 20, 2017: Today, in Georgia's 6th congressional district, people are voting for Jon Ossoff or Karen Handel. Also, in South Carolina's 5th congressional district, people are voting for Ralph Norman or Archie Parnell.
The challenge: Post a photo that contains "Jon", "Ossoff", "Karen", "Handel", "Ralph", "Norman", "Archie", or "Parnell" on a road sign.
Quote from: 1 on June 20, 2017, 11:12:43 AM
QuoteJune 20, 2017: Today, in Georgia's 6th congressional district, people are voting for Jon Ossoff or Karen Handel. Also, in South Carolina's 5th congressional district, people are voting for Ralph Norman or Archie Parnell.
The challenge: Post a photo that contains "Jon", "Ossoff", "Karen", "Handel", "Ralph", "Norman", "Archie", or "Parnell" on a road sign.
What...uhh. I have nothing
I knew that trip to Oklahoma was good for something...
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.millenniumhwy.net%2F2009_OKC_Day_4%2FImages%2F21.jpg&hash=d501aedf3f33d537d70e0399f9e98386f9174c59)
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June 21, 2017: Since the forum was in maintenance mode for a week earlier this month, post photos of road maintenance or construction.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmjr1990.1apps.com%2FAARoads%2FNT%2520NY%252038A%2C%2520October%252014%2C%25202008.jpeg&hash=3b10b50c55a41d01336d8745782f5b77eb140c3f)
Other than a close-up picture of a pavement cross section, I think this is the only photo of construction I have. It's from when Auburn reconstructed East Genesee St in 2008.
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June 21, 2017: Since the forum was in maintenance mode for a week earlier this month, post photos of road maintenance or construction.
On the 400 at highway 11 north of Barrie, ON
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FG0ORJId.jpg&hash=e89a4c2827c208c6a086e75b50f871ad5d08ff49)
On highway 9 at the 400 east of Schomberg, ON
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fm9zzlaG.jpg&hash=4c348bcfcdc98006cc831d650a9b79b2ea0a8d6e)
On TCH 1 east of Regina, SK
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fm2X4LeB.jpg&hash=07e252692fb94aeb6298826f0180457dab3f0e9c)
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June 21, 2017: Since the forum was in maintenance mode for a week earlier this month, post photos of road maintenance or construction.
A section of the Alaska Highway in the Yukon during a realignment/reconstruction. June 22, 2001.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20010622%2Fyukon1.jpg&hash=a97ff6ad19f000f4da0d0151befbddfba22aa415)
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June 21, 2017: Since the forum was in maintenance mode for a week earlier this month, post photos of road maintenance or construction.
Ramp closure at an exit on I-285, 8/28/2016.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fi285n_us78_w.jpg&hash=ebf9f1a9b57874b2aaa7cf6c7beaaa8c960399d3)
QuoteJune 21, 2017: Since the forum was in maintenance mode for a week earlier this month, post photos of road maintenance or construction.
U.S. 6 being re-surfaced in Columbia, CT. (5/14/2016)
(https://i.imgur.com/pWNblI5.jpg)
I-84 in PA being reconstructed without concrete last year.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5625/22238923131_210a8cf4fc_c.jpg)
I-95 SB in New Haven, CT, the Q-Bridge still technically under construction during the public walk-across.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/725/21562202281_823c7a1c88_c.jpg)[/url]
QuoteJune 21, 2017: Since the forum was in maintenance mode for a week earlier this month, post photos of road maintenance or construction.
I-35 in Minnesota pared down to two lanes as the SB bridge over the Straight River is replaced.
(https://i.imgur.com/Feesop4.jpg)
QuoteJune 21, 2017: Since the forum was in maintenance mode for a week earlier this month, post photos of road maintenance or construction.
Ontario Hwy 11 near Sundridge, ON a few months before the four lane by-pass was opened to traffic. (This is one of my favourite highway photos):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FON%2Fhwy_11_images%2F11_cl_275-5_north_Aug11.jpg&hash=469ffcfe1df449c37e8a35d5b63b7abedad3e746)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/ON/hwy_11_images/11_cl_275-5_north_Aug11_24x16.jpg
The Saint-Lawrence River bridge on Autoroute 30 under construction:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FPQ%2FA%2F30%2FA30_pont_12_northwest_Sep11.jpg&hash=e0ad5efa1902a0938922c5b0f4106df17500ded7)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/PQ/A/30/A30_pont_12_northwest_Sep11_24x16.jpg
Construction of the 401 extension through Windsor:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FON%2Fhwy_401_images%2FHGP%2F2014%2F06-Jun%2F401_cl_4_east_Jun14.jpg&hash=224db2f300b0f42132cb250ea10fccf521cbf243)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/ON/hwy_401_images/HGP/2014/06-Jun/401_cl_4_east_Jun14_24x16.jpg
Ohio River bridge from Cannelton, IN, to Hawesville, KY wrapped in a construction cocoon on June 4, 2017:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F3O9cetb.jpg&hash=dcb64613dd9232a384ffb01e100197d17e9dcc4d)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FCTycMYh.jpg&hash=0c4662cd98a97b3abc9d26e501603dc229c05ece)
Apologies for subpar quality
QuoteJune 21, 2017: Since the forum was in maintenance mode for a week earlier this month, post photos of road maintenance or construction.
Some bridge work over I-35 near Springer, Oklahoma.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F0BaqEaF.jpg&hash=c376f12d19060a84ae6c1788987690498750ad88)
QuoteJune 21, 2017: Since the forum was in maintenance mode for a week earlier this month, post photos of road maintenance or construction.
I-595 and FL 817 in September 2012:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5780/30575896402_7873e1c294_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NzTsKC)
Dolphin and Palmetto expressway construction in April 2014:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5781/22983514139_f89e556e29_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/B1Yw2a)
I-395 at the Bicentennial Park Metrorail Station, during the 1992 IMSA Grand Prix of Miami:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3782/13745671283_5e818ab2e5_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/mWEabt)
(Kind of cheating a little bit, but there's some fringe road construction, jersey barriers, and uh...traffic was forced to travel in a contraflow situation.)
QuoteJune 21, 2017: Since the forum was in maintenance mode for a week earlier this month, post photos of road maintenance or construction.
Building an overpass to carry the new US 301 toll highway over Boyds Corner Road (DE 896):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcoastroads.com%2Fstates%2Fde%2Fdestate%2Fde896%2Ffullsize%2F896n0023.jpg&hash=fa471f0ea35f83cab00452dcbe4887766424a2c5)
QuoteJune 21, 2017: Since the forum was in maintenance mode for a week earlier this month, post photos of road maintenance or construction.
I haven't been taking pictures of road construction, but here's what I have:
I-12 at US 51 BUS in Hammond, LA. Reconstruction of the exit intersection as a roundabout:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3751/19387596423_3aaefc345b_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/vxduXR)
Construction Unisign (https://flic.kr/p/vxduXR) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
Reconstruction of US 290 in Houston:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8335/28456858672_9767bfa00b_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KmCQEm)
FM 1960 / Texas 6 Exit Sign (https://flic.kr/p/KmCQEm) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
Route 23 @ Route 24, Forest Hill, Maryland:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FNC7p66z.jpg&hash=b3b3ed22305e79902a0f5d64eb79ae812970ebd2)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fi5w8DFr.jpg&hash=72f351117d80e51db1cee1a9bb39c01727deef88)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FguJT7TA.jpg&hash=876667a224d15b11c6b2882cf5edeb3bd76e356f)
QuoteJune 21, 2017: Since the forum was in maintenance mode for a week earlier this month, post photos of road maintenance or construction.
US 119 in Indiana, PA (taken in 2012)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7090/7187872318_fa6dcf2784_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/bXaJ25)
US 119 @ US 422 - Indiana, PA (https://flic.kr/p/bXaJ25) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
US 22 west of Altoona, PA (taken in 2010)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4102/4764792801_76c8cd9da0_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/8g3NU2)
US 22 ascending the Allegheny Mountains (https://flic.kr/p/8g3NU2) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
US 22/322 west of Duncannon, PA (taken in 2012)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4166/34425365880_12130c31ed_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Us3ZV3)
US 22/322 - Watts, PA (https://flic.kr/p/Us3ZV3) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
QuoteJune 21, 2017: Since the forum was in maintenance mode for a week earlier this month, post photos of road maintenance or construction.
Lodge Freeway reconstruction, Southfield MI, 2007:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FRtZ7HTJ.jpg&hash=cb708a6018792a8c042c8b42cf52534231bdb71d)
Bridge demolition over the Lodge Freeway, Detroit MI, 2007:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FYyqzLaL.jpg&hash=ccd44bd4b54e90a2cc1e71ace399586361102b41)
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June 21, 2017: Since the forum was in maintenance mode for a week earlier this month, post photos of road maintenance or construction.
Here's a picture from just today!
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4258/35418806516_ca333623fd_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VXQDcS)
IL-I-88-I-39WW (https://flic.kr/p/VXQDcS) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteJune 22, 2017: Post a photo with a route number the same, one higher, or one lower than the previous photo.
39→40. This is my own photo. You can use any of the routes (17, 40, 66, 89[A]) for your next photo.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/gallery/12069_17_06_17_1_29_35.jpeg)
QuoteJune 22, 2017: Post a photo with a route number the same, one higher, or one lower than the previous photo.
17 to 16 (in Dafoe, SK)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FhPXU6JO.jpg&hash=9004346097f6041a5444ac3b21a61641e5a28f9f)
QuoteJune 22, 2017: Post a photo with a route number the same, one higher, or one lower than the previous photo.
6 to 7 (in Danbury, CT):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcoastroads.com%2Fstates%2Fct%2Fctinter%2Fi84%2Ffullsize%2F84e03_08.jpg&hash=396f48a548864a9918023893c1a3cd31ec87d36a)
QuoteJune 22, 2017: Post a photo with a route number the same, one higher, or one lower than the previous photo.
84 to 85.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5661/30252373903_b6ec3acb9e_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/N6ijMv)
LA 85 from LA 182 (https://flic.kr/p/N6ijMv) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
QuoteJune 22, 2017: Post a photo with a route number the same, one higher, or one lower than the previous photo.
85 to 85 (in Kitchener, ON)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FE2ExRpF.jpg&hash=56b6c95cf87bdae2eb27c4a391b7237cb2817423)
Quote from: jmd41280 on June 21, 2017, 11:18:20 PM
QuoteJune 21, 2017: Since the forum was in maintenance mode for a week earlier this month, post photos of road maintenance or construction.
US 119 in Indiana, PA (taken in 2012)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7090/7187872318_fa6dcf2784_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/bXaJ25)
US 119 @ US 422 - Indiana, PA (https://flic.kr/p/bXaJ25) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Interesting; lettered exits with no numerals (not even a
zero).
QuoteJune 22, 2017: Post a photo with a route number the same, one higher, or one lower than the previous photo.
85 to 86.
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-_Ggt8Qqh4Ao/TRKYD3QTiZI/AAAAAAAAJTk/y_H7dzJOcrg/s640/100_4004.JPG)
QuoteJune 22, 2017: Post a photo with a route number the same, one higher, or one lower than the previous photo.
This should get us to jump around a bit?
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/2/1471/25796580673_000575881d_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FiydGi)
IMG_0484 (https://flic.kr/p/FiydGi) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteJune 22, 2017: Post a photo with a route number the same, one higher, or one lower than the previous photo.
410 to 411. I-5 exit 49 in Washington. July 17, 2004.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20040717%2Fwa411wa504.jpg&hash=e0061b9c20d11d0ec9c0bdf5bc2977a6e531cc52)
QuoteJune 22, 2017: Post a photo with a route number the same, one higher, or one lower than the previous photo.
411 to 412 (in Whitby, ON)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FGyeslQs.jpg&hash=be22ec19171b258a95497797b12ab04f59857704)
Quote from: 7/8 on June 22, 2017, 11:06:44 AM
QuoteJune 22, 2017: Post a photo with a route number the same, one higher, or one lower than the previous photo.
412 to 411
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8135/29912257261_19d06704f1_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Mzf8Xt)
LA 78/411 Route Signs (https://flic.kr/p/Mzf8Xt) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
QuoteJune 22, 2017: Post a photo with a route number the same, one higher, or one lower than the previous photo.
78 to 77
(https://i.imgur.com/DnvDPqg.jpg)
QuoteJune 22, 2017: Post a photo with a route number the same, one higher, or one lower than the previous photo.
Staying with 23.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8420/30084940286_dfa6a84802_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MQvbB1)
LA 23 Southbound (https://flic.kr/p/MQvbB1) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
Quote from: jbnv on June 22, 2017, 12:57:12 PM
QuoteJune 22, 2017: Post a photo with a route number the same, one higher, or one lower than the previous photo.
Isn't there a similar challenge elsewhere?
Let's stick with a 23 that isn't quite right...
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmillenniumhwy.net%2FI-26_tour%2Fold23_Flagpond%2FPICT0334.JPG&hash=6977bc950be6836df9b287dc30ff7c9c676f3a3b)
QuoteJune 22, 2017: Post a photo with a route number the same, one higher, or one lower than the previous photo.
Moving up to US 24.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FePBl53v.jpg&hash=f302e9652e2dc70279ede0e420fb12cbe127ae3e)
QuoteJune 22, 2017: Post a photo with a route number the same, one higher, or one lower than the previous photo.
635 to 636. Wauchula, Florida. August 26, 2003.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20030826%2Ffl64fl636.jpg&hash=a53dc552dcf4a0c595954d4084cfbe5739f71109)
QuoteJune 22, 2017: Post a photo with a route number the same, one higher, or one lower than the previous photo.
64 to 63.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4203/34983316916_656fd00ef9_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VimDju)
MS 613-63 (https://flic.kr/p/VimDju) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
63 to 62. Dale, IN.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FwtIKkPE.jpg&hash=7ac6c88a7209ec12c54f8c592e78255658191040)
QuoteJune 22, 2017: Post a photo with a route number the same, one higher, or one lower than the previous photo.
62 to 61 (Villa Rica, GA)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2016%2Fga61.jpg&hash=578b8f66cd85fc2acc6233c27a7e75e1acd1ba7d)
QuoteJune 22, 2017: Post a photo with a route number the same, one higher, or one lower than the previous photo.
8 to 9
(https://i.imgur.com/6jg8r.jpg)
Nine 2 Ten.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8267/29546110965_b4bbb4d62f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/M1Txqi)
QuoteJune 22, 2017: Post a photo with a route number the same, one higher, or one lower than the previous photo.
Staying with 10. (There's also a 61 shield in this picture.)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2809/33933804541_2d81f209cb_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TGBBRx)
I-10-110 Westbound Split (https://flic.kr/p/TGBBRx) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
I'll go to 111 in this photo (and yeah, challenge and stuff).
(https://www.aaroads.com/california/images111/ca-111_nb_app_ca-098_02.jpg)
QuoteJune 22, 2017: Post a photo with a route number the same, one higher, or one lower than the previous photo.
So I suppose we're allowing repeat-posting for this challenge? In that case, here's a fresh one from YESTERDAY!
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4255/35329054231_d6915d4284_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VPUCYF)
IL-040-I-88NJ (https://flic.kr/p/VPUCYF) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
P.S. if you look at the coded title I've given the photo, you can decipher that this photo was taken on IL-40 northbound approaching I-88.
QuoteJune 22, 2017: Post a photo with a route number the same, one higher, or one lower than the previous photo.
88 to 89 (on the 400 south of Barrie, ON)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FEZ1Jf1A.jpg&hash=f78f771fbe92b60594d424acd993a5ac4ac1c8e5)
Staying with 89
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmillenniumhwy.net%2Fsigns%2526sights%2Fky%2Festill%2Fhargett.jpg&hash=009892589781e3ba0ce65929267e299128936e29)
Staying with 89.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2889/11990018874_70e1d7074c_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/jgvYTm)
Downed LA 89 Sign (https://flic.kr/p/jgvYTm) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
Staying with 89 again.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2667/4197547876_bf8ef2c075_z.jpg?zz=1) (https://flic.kr/p/7oVwK7)
Connecticut State Route 89 (https://flic.kr/p/7oVwK7) by Doug Kerr (https://www.flickr.com/photos/dougtone/), on Flickr
I'll move it to 90 then.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shields.aaroads.com%2Fimg%2FMT%2FMT19610903i2.jpg&hash=3a90239a01d9a48eec17113541027b13cf3ff377)
Sorry for the quick reply, but finally...
(https://i.imgur.com/J1tT0NH.jpg)
I-91 in CT (My photo...CC 2.0)
QuoteJune 22, 2017: Post a photo with a route number the same, one higher, or one lower than the previous photo.
91 -> 92
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8625/28243067090_b743104cbe_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/K2K6SA)
WV Route 7 @ WV Route 92 - Reedsville, WV (https://flic.kr/p/K2K6SA) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
QuoteJune 22, 2017: Post a photo with a route number the same, one higher, or one lower than the previous photo.
One more before the day ends in 51 minutes.
Sticking with 92. (Western junction of IA-5/92)
(https://i.imgur.com/Tq6rFny.jpg)
QuoteJune 22, 2017: Post a photo with a route number the same, one higher, or one lower than the previous photo.
92 >> 93
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/2/1662/25923431482_5174b6b978_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FuLn2d)
IMG_2253 (https://flic.kr/p/FuLn2d) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteJune 22, 2017: Post a photo with a route number the same, one higher, or one lower than the previous photo.
Ooh, wasn't expecting a reply in time. Alrighty then, one more yet.
93 to 94
(https://i.imgur.com/eDropdl.jpg)
Time to try my hand at creating one of these...
QuoteJune 23, 2017: Post a photo of non-standard political boundary signage. State welcome signs are excluded.
This wooden sign on eastbound US 23/29/78/278 can be found right at the city limits:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fleaving_atlanta.jpg&hash=b5a62afdc5f4a201f9380b88bc2edefb83ba8865)
QuoteJune 23, 2017: Post a photo of non-standard political boundary signage. State welcome signs are excluded.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8217/29259114356_7ea99da4ae_z_d.jpg)
Sebascott Ave Mansfield, AR
County Line between Sebastian & Scott Counties
QuoteJune 23, 2017: Post a photo of non-standard political boundary signage. State welcome signs are excluded.
Connecticut is littered with these. The regular sign is behind this.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fscotlandct.org%2Fimages%2Fourtown%2Fimage055.jpg&hash=05fa9a063e906d80b2af3ddfa76a57bfd06f3e95)
Town of Scotland
QuoteJune 24, 2017: Road photos that contain a cat (or multiple cats). This can be an actual cat, a sign with a cat picture, Decatur, Kitty Hawk, a CAT construction vehicle, something named after Garfield, a street named Lion St./Rd./Ln., a pet store, etc. But except for actual cats, do not use the same "gimmick" if it's already been used.
QuoteJune 24, 2017: Road photos that contain a cat (or multiple cats). This can be an actual cat, a sign with a cat picture, Decatur, Kitty Hawk, a CAT construction vehicle, something named after Garfield, a street named Lion St./Rd./Ln., a pet store, etc. But except for actual cats, do not use the same "gimmick" if it's already been used.
There's Cat Rock Road (NY 403) in Garrison, but most of the signage only shows the route number, not the street name.
QuoteJune 24, 2017: Road photos that contain a cat (or multiple cats). This can be an actual cat, a sign with a cat picture, Decatur, Kitty Hawk, a CAT construction vehicle, something named after Garfield, a street named Lion St./Rd./Ln., a pet store, etc. But except for actual cats, do not use the same "gimmick" if it's already been used.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7709/18107294501_3066a47c53_z_d.jpg)
Springfield, MO
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2737/4075695294_8184e0a94a_z_d.jpg)
Hernando, MS
QuoteJune 24, 2017: Road photos that contain a cat (or multiple cats). This can be an actual cat, a sign with a cat picture, Decatur, Kitty Hawk, a CAT construction vehicle, something named after Garfield, a street named Lion St./Rd./Ln., a pet store, etc. But except for actual cats, do not use the same "gimmick" if it's already been used.
Well, I suppose since you mentioned it specifically, I may as well oblige...
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fnames%2Fdecatur.jpg&hash=b4c35d26eb8530d7d49d058269622bbbfd70d877)
QuoteJune 24, 2017: Road photos that contain a cat (or multiple cats). This can be an actual cat, a sign with a cat picture, Decatur, Kitty Hawk, a CAT construction vehicle, something named after Garfield, a street named Lion St./Rd./Ln., a pet store, etc. But except for actual cats, do not use the same "gimmick" if it's already been used.
This is the best I can come up with...
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FdPuy0T3.jpg&hash=b08bab3aef1808d791de62678721a71761ea7ae4)
Catlett St. in Hickman, KY
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.millenniumhwy.net%2F2007_October%2FImages%2F103.jpg&hash=5eb23b8b901e097a8995dd26abb295fb765aa6ac)
Seeing as no one else has responded, I guess it's up to me to keep things rolling
QuoteJune 25, 2017: Post a Palindrome
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2591/3960778958_0c69c2c75f_z_d.jpg)
US 81/US 18 in South Dakota
QuoteJune 25, 2017: Post a Palindrome
SK 6 and TCH 16 in Dafoe, SK
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F8dXEdkv.jpg&hash=408a919623106fa8f65985d9649d94e0cf88fbc4)
Highway 7 and Wellington CR 27 in Rockwood, ON
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FTnRJGvG.jpg&hash=1f06aaebfbca7f1ec353ee22c2d1d89885dbfc8b)
Wellington CR 33 and Waterloo RR 33 on the east border of Cambridge, ON
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FHSKt1us.jpg&hash=72bdc78663e1b52397262cdef75309d46c0d8422)
Near Coppell, TX
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170625/8f658e5ba2dbd9b5f524f4e156003f1c.jpg)
Near Jonesboro, LA
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170625/649a8fbd8eaf0e5f981773a422f5fe25.jpg)
iPhone
April 14. ;)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/371/31270400864_9288b7228f.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PDfYJu)
I-10 EB Exit 4 (https://flic.kr/p/PDfYJu) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/665/31672798803_ce8925916d_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QfPnBZ)2016 TransComm Trip Day 1 - 153 (https://flic.kr/p/QfPnBZ) by H.B. Elkins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hbelkins/), on Flickr
QuoteJune 25, 2017: Post a Palindrome
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5486/31376088831_5b3f287634_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PNAE5P)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2575/32527995370_a026c5db41_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RyotLo)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/594/22698539128_3fdb8f23a0_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/AzMWSU)
Quote from: formulanone on June 25, 2017, 08:21:44 PM
QuoteJune 25, 2017: Post a Palindrome
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2575/32527995370_a026c5db41_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RyotLo)
Not quite.
Quote from: 1 on June 25, 2017, 08:36:25 PM
Quote from: formulanone on June 25, 2017, 08:21:44 PM
QuoteJune 25, 2017: Post a Palindrome
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2575/32527995370_a026c5db41_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RyotLo)
Not quite.
231 and 132 and stop being utterly pedantic.
I also caught this palindrome of a palindrome in Williston, FL:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4253/35149934400_eab5289bb5_m.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Vy5ATJ)
FL 121 (https://flic.kr/p/Vy5ATJ) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
Quote from: formulanone on June 25, 2017, 09:11:28 PM
231 and 132 and stop being utterly pedantic.
I wondered as well, but chose not to say anything.
OK one for June 26, 2017. Signage that was originally put up for something "more grand" such as an expressway that was never completed. This sign was for supposedly an average exit on a grander scale of an expressway but now it's the end of the stub.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/600/22507094804_14000ba8c9_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/AhSK9G)Henderson Bridge, East Providence, RI. Proposed US-44 Expwy stub. There is no RI-152 at this location. (https://flic.kr/p/AhSK9G) by mergingtraffic (https://www.flickr.com/photos/98731835@N05/), on Flickr
I'd also say this sign as I-95 was supposed to go thru Boston. A ghost I-95 shield, sign dates to the 1970s.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/705/23486847690_d322237f9d_b.jpg)
Quote from: Mergingtraffic on June 26, 2017, 12:01:12 AM
OK one for June 26, 2017. Signage that was originally put up for something "more grand" such as an expressway that was never completed. This sign was for supposedly an average exit on a grander scale of an expressway but now it's the end of the stub.
The current northern end of IL-6 is a trumpet interchange off to a feeder ramp to IL-29 north of Peoria. This photo is taken facing westbound on the feeder ramp, approaching the trumpet. You can see the closed WB-to-NB ramp would be in this photo, but this sign looks pretty lonely on the gantry since nothing to the north has opened up.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8757/28206811625_c515fc0e2a_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JYxhon)
IL-006-NTS (https://flic.kr/p/JYxhon) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
A piece of the north-south section of IL-137 follows a short expressway stub, originally planned to be a much longer, continuous expressway along the shore of Lake Michigan north of Chicago.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5741/30473024412_5e8dbc938d_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NqNduC)
IL-137SRX (https://flic.kr/p/NqNduC) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote from: Mergingtraffic on June 26, 2017, 12:01:12 AM
OK one for June 26, 2017. Signage that was originally put up for something "more grand" such as an expressway that was never completed. This sign was for supposedly an average exit on a grander scale of an expressway but now it's the end of the stub.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2412/2150840724_687474a3c0_z_d.jpg)
Maybe not quite the same context, but US 71 at I-49 in Missouri.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/7/6129/5940317490_40433d07ac_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/a3VFr5)2011 Kentucky-444 (https://flic.kr/p/a3VFr5) by H.B. Elkins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hbelkins/), on Flickr
This is the end of the current OH 7 bypass of Chesapeake. All traffic is routed onto a connector to the intersection of OH 7 and OH 527 at the foot of the bridge to downtown Huntington WV. This stub ending was the first stop on our 2013 Tri-State meet.
Quote from: Mergingtraffic on June 26, 2017, 12:01:12 AM
OK one for June 26, 2017. Signage that was originally put up for something "more grand" such as an expressway that was never completed. This sign was for supposedly an average exit on a grander scale of an expressway but now it's the end of the stub.
Autoroute 30 near Bécancour, QC
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FPQ%2FA%2F30%2FA30_dv_209-5_west_Oct14.jpg&hash=ff0e0e9333e7b012a13360c6a668c38b61becfef)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/PQ/A/30/A30_dv_209-5_west_Oct14_24x16.jpg
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FPQ%2FA%2F30%2FA30_cl_208_west_Sep11.jpg&hash=5857e66954b923e3d536ab948ac356b853e496d5)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/PQ/A/30/A30_cl_208_west_Sep11_24x16.jpg
Quote from: Mergingtraffic on June 26, 2017, 12:01:12 AM
OK one for June 26, 2017. Signage that was originally put up for something "more grand" such as an expressway that was never completed. This sign was for supposedly an average exit on a grander scale of an expressway but now it's the end of the stub.
Northern terminus of the Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway (NY 135):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcoastroads.com%2Fstates%2Fny%2Fnystate%2Fny135%2Ffullsize%2F135n14_9.jpg&hash=d866dc615de2efb00c9454d63f3108d5769cc3d6)
This was supposed to extend further north to the unbuilt Oyster Bay Bridge across Long Island Sound to Rye in Westchester County.
Quote from: Mergingtraffic on June 26, 2017, 12:01:12 AM
OK one for June 26, 2017. Signage that was originally put up for something "more grand" such as an expressway that was never completed.
I-710 (then CA 7 when this sign was made) was never completed to Pasadena, and these signs definitely date to when it was still planned to. That being said, Pasadena is still the control city for the 710 to this day.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2850/33688393935_444d407926_z.jpg)
Quote from: Mergingtraffic on June 26, 2017, 12:01:12 AM
OK one for June 26, 2017. Signage that was originally put up for something "more grand" such as an expressway that was never completed.
I-384 (Former I-84) was once going to go to Providence, but has long since been canceled.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4253/35243526451_143c13542c_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VGmhxM)
CC 2.0 JJBers (Me)
QuoteJune 27, 2017: Two route numbers that differ by multiples of 100 (100, 200, 300, etc). Interstate spurs and loops do not count for this challenge (e.g. I-95 and I-495 would not count, but I-95 and SR-395 would.)
Here on US-20 we have US-71 and IA-471 (a former alignment of US-71).
(https://i.imgur.com/UnXC7Fe.jpg)
East end of MN-610 at US-10
(https://i.imgur.com/jzzo3wa.jpg)
Northeastern junction of MN-23 and 123
(https://i.imgur.com/ZiDBOiq.jpg)
QuoteJune 27, 2017: Two route numbers that differ by multiples of 100 (100, 200, 300, etc). Interstate spurs and loops do not count for this challenge (e.g. I-95 and I-495 would not count, but I-95 and SR-395 would.)
US 78, US 278, and friends in Atlanta:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2F20170218_162017.jpg&hash=bf096e1e88fab9503729b2ed3b29deebe7f5ed44)
GA 11 and GA 211 in Winder:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fstreets%2Fathens.jpg&hash=1ba96c4999d38cde3cfba5c9a9a02c7afbe65844)
GA 85 and I-285 near the Atlanta airport:
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QuoteJune 27, 2017: Two route numbers that differ by multiples of 100 (100, 200, 300, etc). Interstate spurs and loops do not count for this challenge (e.g. I-95 and I-495 would not count, but I-95 and SR-395 would.)
A-10 and QC 105 south of Wakefield, QC
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SK 10 and SK 210 west of Fort Qu'Appelle
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Highway 7 and the 407 in Whitby, ON
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QuoteJune 27, 2017: Two route numbers that differ by multiples of 100 (100, 200, 300, etc). Interstate spurs and loops do not count for this challenge (e.g. I-95 and I-495 would not count, but I-95 and SR-395 would.)
I-95 and NJ 495:
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QuoteJune 27, 2017: Two route numbers that differ by multiples of 100 (100, 200, 300, etc). Interstate spurs and loops do not count for this challenge (e.g. I-95 and I-495 would not count, but I-95 and SR-395 would.)
Ontario Secondary Highway 611:
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Wellington Road 109 at Ontario Highway 9:
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California Highway 110 at Interstate 10:
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Quote from: MNHighwayMan on June 27, 2017, 08:06:53 AM
Interstate spurs and loops do not count for this challenge (e.g. I-95 and I-495 would not count, but I-95 and SR-395 would.)
True even if the SR is related to the Interstate (e.g. I-95 and NJ 495)? And how about US routes?
Quote from: empirestate on June 27, 2017, 09:59:52 AM
True even if the SR is related to the Interstate (e.g. I-95 and NJ 495)? And how about US routes?
I meant only Interstate/Interstate pairs, only in an effort to make it slightly more challenging. I-95 and NJ-495 is allowed.
QuoteJune 27, 2017: Two route numbers that differ by multiples of 100 (100, 200, 300, etc). Interstate spurs and loops do not count for this challenge (e.g. I-95 and I-495 would not count, but I-95 and SR-395 would.)
CT 72 and CT 372
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4271/35206895402_96f4b4981e_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VD7xpY)
CC 2.0 JJBers (Me)
QuoteJune 27, 2017: Two route numbers that differ by multiples of 100 (100, 200, 300, etc). Interstate spurs and loops do not count for this challenge (e.g. I-95 and I-495 would not count, but I-95 and SR-395 would.)
Looking for some larger multiples of 100. The largest I could track down from TM data is US 12 and Indiana 912, but I don't have a picture. There are also some 800's and 700's, but again, I have none of those. My best is this difference of 600:
Entering Lysander, New York. April 20, 2007.
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QuoteJune 27, 2017: Two route numbers that differ by multiples of 100 (100, 200, 300, etc). Interstate spurs and loops do not count for this challenge (e.g. I-95 and I-495 would not count, but I-95 and SR-395 would.)
Arizona, Indiana and Florida ought to be good sources of content for this challenge, I think.
IN-156 and IN-56
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2837/32885997996_628a5fdf81_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/S72kts)
IN-056-156E (https://flic.kr/p/S72kts) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
IN-4 and IN-104
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5270/29815270971_a9e51f4663_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MqF4j4)
IN-104NEND (https://flic.kr/p/MqF4j4) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
IL-92 and IL-192
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8610/28365152334_3071b29844_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KdwPyA)
IL-192WT (https://flic.kr/p/KdwPyA) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteJune 27, 2017: Two route numbers that differ by multiples of 100 (100, 200, 300, etc). Interstate spurs and loops do not count for this challenge (e.g. I-95 and I-495 would not count, but I-95 and SR-395 would.)
NJ 29 & NJ 129:
(https://www.aaroads.com/northeast/new_jersey295/i-295_nb_exit_060_14.jpg)
IN-450 at US 50/US 150 in Shoals, IN. June 6, 2017.
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Quote from: paulthemapguy on June 27, 2017, 06:02:22 PM
QuoteJune 27, 2017: Two route numbers that differ by multiples of 100 (100, 200, 300, etc). Interstate spurs and loops do not count for this challenge (e.g. I-95 and I-495 would not count, but I-95 and SR-395 would.)
Arizona, Indiana and Florida ought to be good sources of content for this challenge, I think.
Missouri too; off the top of my head US 71 and MO 371 and US 50 and MO 350 come to mind (don't think I have pics though).
In case anyone else wants to look for higher multiples of 100 for the differences, here are the 600, 700, and 800 differences known to TM. The largest difference is the 912-12=900 in Indiana I mentioned earlier in the thread.
E802,IP2
E802,IP2Est
E802,IP2Gaf
E802,IP2Mac
E802,IP2Tra
IC5,E802,IP2Mac
KY15,KY715
N30,R730
PA72,PA772
PA819,US119,PA130
PA819,US119,PA66BusGre
US119,PA819
E661,F61,F68
II648,D48,E462
II648,I48Fry,E462
N72,R672
NY31,NY631
SC34,US1,US601
SC34,US1,US601,US521TrkCam
US1,US601
Edit: removed the ineligible I-94/I-694. TM did not detect some others (like I-90/I-890) since the waypoints don't line up because of the Thruway's toll booth ramp configurations.
QuoteJune 27, 2017: Two route numbers that differ by multiples of 100 (100, 200, 300, etc). Interstate spurs and loops do not count for this challenge (e.g. I-95 and I-495 would not count, but I-95 and SR-395 would.)
I-94 and M-294 in Battle Creek, MI:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FMTJ2vWO.jpg&hash=4592096c9f3a5ef4021a7d72ae7ffbdf5ad4beb1)
QuoteJune 27, 2017: Two route numbers that differ by multiples of 100 (100, 200, 300, etc). Interstate spurs and loops do not count for this challenge (e.g. I-95 and I-495 would not count, but I-95 and SR-395 would.)
Quote from: Jim on February 04, 2017, 07:29:53 AM
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February 4 Challenge: Photos that show two routes of the same number, but different types
It's been seen in other threads before, but this one's crying out for the US/VA 360 junction. Scottsburg. June 20, 2008.
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Close to home approaching the Collar City Bridge on New York 7 East. April 24, 2006.
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New York and Interstate 690 in the Syracuse area. April 22, 2007.
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0 is a multiple of 100.
Quote from: 1 on June 27, 2017, 10:08:02 PM
0 is a multiple of 100.
I suppose it is but that's not what was meant by the spirit of the challenge.
QuoteJune 27, 2017: Two route numbers that differ by multiples of 100 (100, 200, 300, etc). Interstate spurs and loops do not count for this challenge (e.g. I-95 and I-495 would not count, but I-95 and SR-395 would.)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2290/2458066193_4eb750e350_z_d.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2442/3767794336_ffa8b6d7ce_z_d.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8135/8711698102_d6d45c4700_z_d.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2102/2281623007_ed89280748_z_d.jpg)
QuoteJune 27, 2017: Two route numbers that differ by multiples of 100 (100, 200, 300, etc). Interstate spurs and loops do not count for this challenge (e.g. I-95 and I-495 would not count, but I-95 and SR-395 would.)
US 69 and US 169 in Merriam, KS.
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QuoteJune 28, 2017: Post pictures of examples of Alanland signage: things that prohibit and allow you to do the same thing. An easier variant is signage relating to goats (such as avoiding them, or things named for them).
QuoteJune 28, 2017
:colorful: Monthly recap time! You know the drill: all Challenges since the previous recap are re-opened for the remainder of the month! :colorful:
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May 30: Signs where all digits in each sign add up to the same number.
May 31: Road-related photos that also happen to include a rainbow (or part of a rainbow).
June 1: Pictures of routes numbered one.
June 2: A city/town in the previous photo and a city/town in the current photo are connected by a single route.
June 3: Signs for National Parks.
June 4—8: [Not yet posted; still open per Rule #4A.]
June 9: Pictures of amusement/water parks.
June 10: Signs where all the digits are the same number (for example, all digits are 1's).
June 11: Vandalized or burnt signs.
June 12: Numbered routes that do not end at another numbered route.
June 13: Signs with large control cities (100k and above) that are around 50+ miles away from the city.
June 14: Signs that have cities struck by a notable blizzard or flood.
June 15: Route signs with a 5 in it.
June 16: A sign that was put up too early, either in distance or in time.
June 17: A route showing the current hour, and a route showing the current minute.
June 18: The closest road sign to your house.
June 19: Route marker assemblies that are slightly (or maybe not so slightly) "off" in their design/layout.
June 20: A photo that contains "Jon", "Ossoff", "Karen", "Handel", "Ralph", "Norman", "Archie", or "Parnell" on a road sign.
June 21: Photos of road maintenance or construction.
June 22: A route number the same, one higher, or one lower than the previous photo.
June 23: Non-standard political boundary signage; state welcome signs are excluded.
June 24: Road photos that contain a cat (or multiple cats).
June 25: Palindrome.
June 26: Signage that was originally put up for something "more grand" such as an expressway that was never completed.
June 27: Two route numbers that differ by multiples of 100 (100, 200, 300, etc).
QuoteJune 13, 2017: Signs with large control cities (100k and above) that are around 50+ miles away from the city.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4253/35475323606_4a7f88e23e_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/W3QiLs)
CC 2.0 JJBers (Me)
QuoteJune 29, 2017
Challenge: Post route shields for state highways having the same number as an unrelated 3-digit Interstate.
This would exclude routes that are related to 3dis, such as NJ 495, NY 390/590/481, etc. Also excluded are non-Interstate routes that function as an auxiliary to a 2di, such as CA 905.
Quote from: empirestate on June 29, 2017, 12:17:50 PM
QuoteJune 29, 2017
Challenge: Post route shields for state highways having the same number as an unrelated 3-digit Interstate.
This would exclude routes that are related to 3dis, such as NJ 495, NY 390/590/481, etc. Also excluded are non-Interstate routes that function as an auxiliary to a 2di, such as CA 905.
To be clear, does the 3-digit Interstate have to be in the same state as the state highway we post? For instance, if there's an I-759 in Alabama, can I post Missouri State Route 759?
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June 11: Vandalized or burnt signs.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1218.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fdd402%2Ft3h_r0cko%2F7556665438_1ac47288bc_o_1.jpg&hash=4c0f88c6581bd62774026c4fd6336f79021eb654)
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June 25: Palindrome.
US 101 and OR 131, also arranged in a palindrome:
https://goo.gl/maps/6LW3eorLRRs (https://goo.gl/maps/6LW3eorLRRs)
Quote from: empirestate on June 29, 2017, 12:17:50 PM
QuoteJune 29, 2017
Challenge: Post route shields for state highways having the same number as an unrelated 3-digit Interstate.
This would exclude routes that are related to 3dis, such as NJ 495, NY 390/590/481, etc. Also excluded are non-Interstate routes that function as an auxiliary to a 2di, such as CA 905.
IL-172 is in the same state as I-172
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4266/35072745620_f2bd5e1c54_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VrfZmG)
IL-172NTW (https://flic.kr/p/VrfZmG) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
IL-155 is in the same state as I-155
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8020/28907642371_3479b02254_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/L3tdX6)
IL-155-WT (https://flic.kr/p/L3tdX6) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
And I can't seem to find an IL-180 photo. I have the shield cut-out but not the original from 2008...what did I do? Guess I'll just take a new picture...
Quote from: paulthemapguy on June 29, 2017, 12:42:47 PM
Quote from: empirestate on June 29, 2017, 12:17:50 PM
QuoteJune 29, 2017
Challenge: Post route shields for state highways having the same number as an unrelated 3-digit Interstate.
This would exclude routes that are related to 3dis, such as NJ 495, NY 390/590/481, etc. Also excluded are non-Interstate routes that function as an auxiliary to a 2di, such as CA 905.
To be clear, does the 3-digit Interstate have to be in the same state as the state highway we post? For instance, if there's an I-759 in Alabama, can I post Missouri State Route 759?
Does not have to be in the same state. (I thought of that, but didn't want to make it too restrictive.) Let's just say, bonus points if it is. :-)
QuoteJune 29, 2017
Challenge: Post route shields for state highways having the same number as an unrelated 3-digit Interstate.
CT 169 for I-169 (TX)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4224/35356640286_07035b3966_k.jpg)
CC 2.0 JJBers (Me)
QuoteJune 29, 2017
Challenge: Post route shields for state highways having the same number as an unrelated 3-digit Interstate.
GA 140 (for TN I-140):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fnumbers%2Fga140.jpg&hash=3b6574dde2534b981f1a592cf687cd27a799c16d)
GA 155 (for MO/TN I-155):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fnumbers%2Fga155.jpg&hash=c3bc491bec3dcb23c07d9efaa1add2c36540c17e)
GA 279 (for PA I-279):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fnumbers%2Fga279.jpg&hash=66c7ac15daf446a2b0108fa5f0c163faac74148f)
QuoteJune 29, 2017
Challenge: Route shields for state highways having the same number as an unrelated 3-digit Interstate.
Gonna go with a Minnesota theme for this post.
MN-210 for either California or Louisiana's I-210
(https://i.imgur.com/tauv2Xh.jpg)
MN-610 for either Texas or Louisiana's I-610
(https://i.imgur.com/qZHcoEl.jpg)
MN-244 for Oklahoma's I-244
(https://i.imgur.com/iNZCqAj.jpg)
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June 10: Signs where all the digits are the same number (for example, all digits are 1's).
A very ugly IN-111, south of New Albany, IN:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F6E4O6ej.jpg&hash=d979cd8b388039af17eeff1bd3dee2c6c47bd6c3)
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June 20: A photo that contains "Jon", "Ossoff", "Karen", "Handel", "Ralph", "Norman", "Archie", or "Parnell" on a road sign.
Rusty E. Parnell Memorial Viaduct, the result of a joke at work:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FWpEjygx.jpg&hash=a5975cfd2d4ba99869b399f401ad5110ddb8a33c)
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June 25: Palindrome.
West of Petersburg, IN:
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QuoteJune 29, 2017
Challenge: Route shields for state highways having the same number as an unrelated 3-digit Interstate.
Now for the Iowa theme.
IA-110 for any of the five I-110's
(https://i.imgur.com/wHqFvOT.jpg)
IA-175 for I-175 in Florida
(https://i.imgur.com/OxhIZiR.jpg)
And IA-471 for the OH/KY I-471
(https://i.imgur.com/RzNjEaA.jpg)
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June 14: Signs that have cities struck by a notable blizzard or flood.
June 15: Route signs with a 5 in it.
Two-for-one special.
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8516/29284325972_b3d352efba_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LBKPRW)
US 51 at I-55 Ramp Sign with FEMA Banners (https://flic.kr/p/LBKPRW) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
Here's a sign for a city that flooded with flood evidence still visible next to it:
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8100/29454042755_196cbf3cda_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LSKEKn)
Water Line (https://flic.kr/p/LSKEKn) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
QuoteJune 29: Post route shields for state highways having the same number as an unrelated 3-digit Interstate.
I'll go high on this one.
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8556/28012578863_63b928617e_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JFnMKD)
LA 990 Route Shield (https://flic.kr/p/JFnMKD) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
QuoteJune 29, 2017
Challenge: Route shields for state highways having the same number as an unrelated 3-digit Interstate.
NY 291 vs. I-291 in Connecticut:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcoastroads.com%2Fstates%2Fny%2Fnystate%2Fny291%2Ffullsize%2F291n0003.jpg&hash=224f997cd77dbea52b5f9d88f79c76231e2e566a)
QuoteJune 29, 2017
Challenge: Route shields for state highways having the same number as an unrelated 3-digit Interstate.
OH-696 for Michigan's I-696.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FND4DQzV.jpg&hash=3ea7ce30543b6b6cf1c2167eb36bf797040fbe9c)
QuoteJune 30th Challenge ---> Post pictures of signage that show two or more of the same kind of routes (can be any kind of route, but I am looking mostly for situations where it is two or more US Highways together, or two or more Interstate Highways together) that END/BEGIN in the same place (on one or both ends):
My contribution is from my trip to Charleston, South Carolina at the beginning of June, with this particular photo taken on my Mother's iPhone. This is on Morrison Drive looking Westbound, very close to Interstate 26 in Charleston. The meat in this photo is that it includes shields for both US Highway 78 and US Highway 52, both of which start/end (in the east) in Charleston, SC on one end (though I-26's eastern end is
also in Charleston, which adds even more to this post). This is quite intriguing, since US 52 and US 78 have
very different paths across the country. Here is the picture:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4239/35235565610_14728fc951_c.jpg)
EDIT: In the challenge, my intention was routes that begin/end in the same
city (or town). I apologize, as I am simply not the best at explaining things. I kept the directions somewhat vague, so the challenge wouldn't be too hard to satisfy. Once again, I am sorry for the confusion.
QuoteJune 30th Challenge ---> Post pictures of signage that show two or more of the same kind of routes (can be any kind of route, but I am looking mostly for situations where it is two or more US Highways together, or two or more Interstate Highways together) that END/BEGIN in the same place (on one or both ends):
If I'm understanding this correctly, the photo doesn't have to be
at the shared end, so long as the routes meet the criteria. Is that right?
GA 115's west end is at the same location as GA 400's north end, near Dahlonega.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fga52w_ga115_w.jpg&hash=69620dd43273145a6b2959bd05e3d6cce9382ee0)
QuoteJune 30th Challenge: Pictures of signage that show two or more of the same kind of routes (can be any kind of route, but I am looking mostly for situations where it is two or more US Highways together, or two or more Interstate Highways together) that END/BEGIN in the same place (on one or both ends.)
MN-244 originally ran west to US-61, but in 2002 the Ramsey County section of the road was turned back. What happens to be on the Ramsey/Washington county line is MN-120, which ends at 244. So, for the past fifteen years, these two state routes have shared a mutual terminus.
(https://i.imgur.com/xvoIlDT.jpg)
QuoteJune 30th Challenge ---> Post pictures of signage that show two or more of the same kind of routes (can be any kind of route, but I am looking mostly for situations where it is two or more US Highways together, or two or more Interstate Highways together) that END/BEGIN in the same place (on one or both ends):
Connecticut Turnpike (I-95) northbound at the southern terminus of CT 25/CT 8:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcoastroads.com%2Fstates%2Fct%2Fctinter%2Fi95%2Ffullsize%2F95n27_05.jpg&hash=3a5cad132a01a6cddb1ca49d5e0c7a45351f2edd)
QuoteJune 30th Challenge ---> Post pictures of signage that show two or more of the same kind of routes (can be any kind of route, but I am looking mostly for situations where it is two or more US Highways together, or two or more Interstate Highways together) that END/BEGIN in the same place (on one or both ends):
Of the sites I have photographed, the only thing I can think of is I-494 and I-694 on the east side of St. Paul.
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1701/25811832301_2d34254afa_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FjUotp)
20150831_I-494EB_at_94-2 (https://flic.kr/p/FjUotp) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote from: paulthemapguy on June 30, 2017, 09:17:29 AM
QuoteJune 30th Challenge ---> Post pictures of signage that show two or more of the same kind of routes (can be any kind of route, but I am looking mostly for situations where it is two or more US Highways together, or two or more Interstate Highways together) that END/BEGIN in the same place (on one or both ends):
Of the sites I have photographed, the only thing I can think of is I-494 and I-694 on the east side of St. Paul.
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1701/25811832301_2d34254afa_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FjUotp)
20150831_I-494EB_at_94-2 (https://flic.kr/p/FjUotp) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
You've reminded me of another nearby one that I completely overlooked. :)
(https://i.imgur.com/MkIc031.jpg)
QuoteJune 30th Challenge ---> Post pictures of signage that show two or more of the same kind of routes (can be any kind of route, but I am looking mostly for situations where it is two or more US Highways together, or two or more Interstate Highways together) that END/BEGIN in the same place (on one or both ends):
Auburn, Massachusetts. March 24, 2001.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20010324%2Fi395i290-close.jpg&hash=ec3f6fcf24070f52456d0cd63018794d5efe582c)
Wait, are we looking for places where one route turns into the other or places where two routes start out multiplexed? I thought it was the latter, but now it seems unclear.
Quote from: dgolub on June 30, 2017, 06:22:14 PM
Wait, are we looking for places where one route turns into the other or places where two routes start out multiplexed? I thought it was the latter, but now it seems unclear.
The latter was intended, but the former also fits the description.
Also, it seems like the person who started this challenge posted an invalid photo (US 52 and US 78 do not end together).
^^
SCROLL UP TO MY EDITED POST TO SEE CLARIFICATION OF MY CHALLENGE FOR TODAY ^^
* also, if you're wondering why the quality of my pictures looks strange (on the posts following this), it's because apparently for the past month I have been, and still am, completely unable to upload anything from my phone to the computer. These are all my pictures that I took on my iPhone, but since
my phone is currently incapacitated in terms of uploading stuff, I took "pictures" of the pictures on my phone, by using my brother's iPhone - which is the only way these pictures are able to be seen for the time being. This summer has been a lot more trying how to "save" my phone, which has 13,000 pictures and 300 videos, than mostly having fun, LOL. :banghead:
basically, long story short, will not even go into detail, my OCD makes me take pictures of stuff, a lottttt of stuff, and then with the hoarding tendencies, I can't get rid of any of them, they all must be stored. Just the thought or possibility of deleting anything gives me debilitating anxiety. I got this new 128 GB to take road videos, but this gosh dang OCd has twisted it around and tried to ruin it. well, at least you can see my pictures now, but I apologize for them not being top quality. this will be fixed ASAP, but I might have a plan - sorry for everything. :ded: :pan:
QuoteJune 1: Pictures of routes numbered one.
(off I-26 East in Columbia, SC)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4014/34831268033_5c7fe2b7c2_c.jpg)
QuoteJune 27: Two route numbers that differ by multiples of 100 (100, 200, 300, etc).
(off I-75/I-85 South in Atlanta, GA)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4069/34831268123_251c0e68bf_c.jpg)
QuoteJune 21: Photos of road maintenance or construction.
(off I-20 East in Lexington, SC right before US 1 interchange) - not sure what is going on here, maybe a widening and/or resurfacing, probably both, but this goes on for a while on I-20.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4028/34831268253_c7134742d1_c.jpg)
QuoteJune 12: Numbered routes that do not end at another numbered route.
(off of Bohicket Road Northbound on Johns Island, South Carolina (near Charleston) - SC 700 just dead ends in Rockville
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4255/34831282143_4cc3cd93af_c.jpg)
QuoteJune 27: Two route numbers that differ by multiples of 100 (100, 200, 300, etc).
(off TN 153 North (limited-access) near Chattanooga)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7327/16237719127_41d765abac.jpg)
QuoteJune 21: Photos of road maintenance or construction.
(off I-26 East in Summerville, SC (Charleston Metro Area) - some road work, including new Sheep Island Road Interchange)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4231/34831268303_a2c39f5978_c.jpg)
QuoteJune 13: Signs with large control cities (100k and above) that are around 50+ miles away from the city.
(I-75/I-85 South in downtown Atlanta, GA) - with newest news, Macon has new city limits which gives it above 100k (about 150k) whereas before these changes it had slightly less than 100k.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4051/34831282193_eb2d5e6934_c.jpg)
QuoteJune 27: Two route numbers that differ by multiples of 100 (100, 200, 300, etc).
(off I-26 East near Columbia, SC)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4280/34831268153_4d00cb4680_c.jpg)
QuoteJune 21: Photos of road maintenance or construction.
(off I-20 East at what should be Exit 183 in Georgia, just outside Augusta - this is a resurfacing project)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4111/34831282083_ba6a0ea15b_c.jpg)
mandated by OCD to post this before 11:00 - for some stupid reason, Flickr is not responding with me so that I can put these last few pictures into this post. :rolleyes:
this really doesn't make any sense. it is only letting me post a very large size, too large for the forum guidelines to my knowledge. here is my Flickr account: https://www.flickr.com/photos/127322363@N08/ maybe one of the mods can see if they can fix this. until fixed, here are the large versions:
QuoteJune 27: Two route numbers that differ by multiples of 100 (100, 200, 300, etc).
(off US 27 North (limited access) in Chattanooga, TN area, near Red Bank)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4110/34831268183_55d7891017_b.jpg)
QuoteJune 21: Photos of road maintenance or construction.
(off I-75 Southbound just south of Dalton, GA - there is major construction on the Carbondale Road exit (Exit 326) that was in much need of some work)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4029/34831282133_5f1fd45feb_b.jpg)
(trying to get them in here ASAP)
Quote
June 12: Numbered routes that do not end at another numbered route.
K-7's northern terminus is on an Indian reservation at the Nebraska state line. The road doesn't have a number on the Nebraska side, but it eventually connects with US 159 a few miles to the north.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FJ2hRhVV.jpg&hash=d5adbdeb71829af7d4ec72e44ca367dd27d5a2ff)
QuoteJuly 1, 2017
Challenge: Post signage for lower-tier, state-level signed route systems.
Explanation: for states (or provinces, or international equivalent) having secondary route systems, post photos that include signage for secondary routes. For states/provinces that have tertiary state systems (or lower), post photos that contain tertiary (or lower) routes. (Photos can also include higher-tier routes, but must include the lowest tier that is present in that state/province.)
Route systems lower than state level–i.e., county routes or any municipal systems–do not count. Neither do unsigned systems (like NY's reference routes or PA's quadrant routes). Also, states with only a single tier of state-level routes are not eligible.
QuoteJuly 1, 2017
Challenge: Post signage for lower-tier, state-level signed route systems.
Winchester Bypass (VA 37) southbound at Cedar Creek Grade (SR 622):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcoastroads.com%2Fstates%2Fva%2Fvastate%2Fva37%2Ffullsize%2F37s00027.jpg&hash=2a3e8d2846c376f05b0f8a6e8aa99112b66fc8eb)
QuoteJuly 1, 2017
Challenge: Post signage for lower-tier, state-level signed route systems.
If my understanding of Montana's signs is correct, this is a second level. From I-90. June 27, 2001.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20010627%2Fexit47.jpg&hash=8a946d4cb609181fdce5eee120c04b995da70f78)
Secondary Tennessee. From I-40. March 17, 2004.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20040317%2Fexit24-25.jpg&hash=c82b22691da7cedfe23e4e588034557f0319a057)
A Virginia secondary in Farmville with many US highway friends. July 25, 2011.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20110725%2Fus15us460va768.jpg&hash=391578e3b3212e39ee6ad87db4f0af17c490d883)
QuoteJuly 1, 2017
Challenge: Post signage for lower-tier, state-level signed route systems.
Technically, the F-routes in Virginia are a primary system...
Off US 23 near Big Stone Gap, May 2008:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vahighways.com%2Foldsigns%2FoldF817.jpg&hash=a22a8749af5d7b44adcf8ad7eda58cccb8b3d130)
QuoteJuly 1, 2017
Challenge: Post signage for lower-tier, state-level signed route systems.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7523/28370964483_8a86c35c3d_z_d.jpg)
Arkansas
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8646/28430704786_917c2e7c02_z_d.jpg%5D)
Missouri
Quote from: US71 on July 01, 2017, 09:40:01 AM
QuoteJuly 1, 2017
Challenge: Post signage for lower-tier, state-level signed route systems.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7523/28370964483_8a86c35c3d_z_d.jpg)
Arkansas
Aren't those the same as the primary route marker? How does one distinguish the two?
Quote from: empirestate on July 01, 2017, 10:44:02 AM
Aren't those the same as the primary route marker? How does one distinguish the two?
Arkansas doesn't have a lower tier below primary state routes, unless you count the Recreation routes, which are funded by the Marine fuel tax.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2204/2282294573_16442fa516_z_d.jpg)
As far as the 88 goes, that's just a sign shop glitch, which has been happening a lot more over the last few years.
QuoteJuly 1, 2017
Challenge: Post signage for lower-tier, state-level signed route systems.
This isn't supposed to be signed, but it was briefly.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kurumi.com%2Froads%2Fct%2Fpics%2Fsr540thumb.jpg&hash=53ad470384a5e93f25e559e3fe66c3ca4d0c6403)
Kurumi
Quote from: US71 on July 01, 2017, 12:37:35 PM
Quote from: empirestate on July 01, 2017, 10:44:02 AM
Aren't those the same as the primary route marker? How does one distinguish the two?
Arkansas doesn't have a lower tier below primary state routes, unless you count the Recreation routes, which are funded by the Marine fuel tax.
Oh, OK. If a state doesn't have anything below primary routes, it doesn't fit for this Challenge. Now, what exactly counts as a lower-tier system, such as these Recreation routes, I'm kind of leaving up to interpretation (as long as it's a consistently marked system).
Quote from: JJBers on July 01, 2017, 02:39:40 PM
This isn't supposed to be signed, but it was briefly.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kurumi.com%2Froads%2Fct%2Fpics%2Fsr540thumb.jpg&hash=53ad470384a5e93f25e559e3fe66c3ca4d0c6403)
Kurumi
That's not quite what we're looking for either, then (unless perhaps it were signed differently from the regular state highways). The idea is to illustrate the different signage used for these secondary systems, particularly since it often seems to be more interesting than the primary routes! :-)
Quote from: empirestate on July 01, 2017, 03:05:16 PM
Quote from: JJBers on July 01, 2017, 02:39:40 PM
This isn't supposed to be signed, but it was briefly.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kurumi.com%2Froads%2Fct%2Fpics%2Fsr540thumb.jpg&hash=53ad470384a5e93f25e559e3fe66c3ca4d0c6403)
Kurumi
That's not quite what we're looking for either, then (unless perhaps it were signed differently from the regular state highways). The idea is to illustrate the different signage used for these secondary systems, particularly since it often seems to be more interesting than the primary routes! :-)
Oh, I didn't really understand the challenge fully today...
QuoteJuly 1, 2017: Post signage for lower-tier, state-level signed route systems.
Louisiana is out. But I'm assuming Texas's FMs, RMs, spurs and loops count here.
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/553/31949099165_28ecf2c544.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QFeu6k)
Texas FM 105 Route Signs (https://flic.kr/p/QFeu6k) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/512/31963370102_1676b9314a.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QGuCkY)
Junction Spur 93 (https://flic.kr/p/QGuCkY) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/720/31139991333_416ef69889.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PrJAwi)
Texas Beltway 8 Advance Sign (https://flic.kr/p/PrJAwi) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
Quote from: jbnv on July 01, 2017, 04:04:50 PM
QuoteJuly 1, 2017: Post signage for lower-tier, state-level signed route systems.
Louisiana is out. But I'm assuming Texas's FMs, RMs, spurs and loops count here.
Do Rec Roads count?
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3158/3056979227_aae39c06e6_z_d.jpg)
Quote from: US71 on July 01, 2017, 04:34:29 PM
Quote from: jbnv on July 01, 2017, 04:04:50 PM
QuoteJuly 1, 2017: Post signage for lower-tier, state-level signed route systems.
Louisiana is out. But I'm assuming Texas's FMs, RMs, spurs and loops count here.
Do Rec Roads count?
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3158/3056979227_aae39c06e6_z_d.jpg)
How are those different from FMs or RMs?
^^ Those signs appear to be brown in color.
Quote from: Big John on July 01, 2017, 06:29:52 PM
^^ Those signs appear to be brown in color.
Yes, they are. :)
Quote from: US71 on July 01, 2017, 04:34:29 PM
Quote from: jbnv on July 01, 2017, 04:04:50 PM
QuoteJuly 1, 2017: Post signage for lower-tier, state-level signed route systems.
Louisiana is out. But I'm assuming Texas's FMs, RMs, spurs and loops count here.
Do Rec Roads count?
I figured Texas might raise a few questions; specifically, which of its many systems is the "lowest" tier (and thus the one that has to be included in order for it to count)? But, we'll just leave that open for interpretation as well. :-)
West Virginia's "county" routes, which are in reality state routes.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmillenniumhwy.net%2Fwvroads%2FWVcounty-1.jpg&hash=81f1ac0e56f1e791b45eec4733ef7ad9d4e649f1)
July 2, 2017: Signs for places named "Holiday" or having a name containing "Holiday."
Quote from: jbnv on July 02, 2017, 12:05:05 PM
July 2, 2017: Signs for places named "Holiday" or having a name containing "Holiday."
Does this count?
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fhospitality-on.com%2Ffileadmin%2Fuser_upload%2Fholiday-inn-2-1318762.jpg&hash=cec5b6a52978909123aa216102af70fd9b274bf9)
Hospitality On
Quote from: JJBers on July 02, 2017, 12:24:31 PM
Quote from: jbnv on July 02, 2017, 12:05:05 PM
July 2, 2017: Signs for places named "Holiday" or having a name containing "Holiday."
Does this count?
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fhospitality-on.com%2Ffileadmin%2Fuser_upload%2Fholiday-inn-2-1318762.jpg&hash=cec5b6a52978909123aa216102af70fd9b274bf9)
Hospitality On
No, as this is still a road-related challenge thread. If you can get a shot with the road included, then sure!
Quote from: jbnv on July 02, 2017, 12:05:05 PM
July 2, 2017: Signs for places named "Holiday" or having a name containing "Holiday."
Do I get a prize if I'm the only one to submit a valid entry for a challenge?
From US 101 in Washington. February 23, 2010.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20100223%2Fhb.jpg&hash=f46f32ab6133bd6642c141b61f0802249d85cf20)
Quote from: Jim on July 02, 2017, 10:18:17 PM
Do I get a prize if I'm the only one to submit a valid entry for a challenge?
One thousand Internets. :awesomeface:
QuoteJuly 3, 2017: Road signs with any amount of money on them. Tolls, parking, fines, etc.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi31.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fc378%2F1995hoo%2FRoad%2520sign%2520pictures%2F9511B6F5-F903-485D-AE92-45C661C12AA3_zps0s6f9zki.jpg&hash=1d7131628db1eb63c1cbf3cbe580e3a08c5b2e1f)
(cross-posted from Worst Of)
QuoteJuly 3, 2017: Road signs with any amount of money on them. Tolls, parking, fines, etc.
Toll signage going over the RFK Bridge (I-278), formerly the Triboro Bridge:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcoastroads.com%2Fstates%2Fny%2Fnyinter%2Fi278%2Ffullsize%2F278e46_a.jpg&hash=3cb4238f91df0f393341fb4afe4044ea53e8dea0)
This signage is actually gone as of a couple of weeks ago, courtesy of cashless tolling.
QuoteJuly 3, 2017: Road signs with any amount of money on them. Tolls, parking, fines, etc.
Don't spend it all in one place!
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2F20170326_115851.jpg&hash=e18deb7608367d77847b199318be3a89e1ec601d)
QuoteJuly 3, 2017: Road signs with any amount of money on them. Tolls, parking, fines, etc.
Manhattan. July 9, 2007.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20070709%2Fdontblock.jpg&hash=476ff2b9426be6ca11a7b3ce2464d6e5cf7b143d)
I-70 near Idaho Springs, Colorado. March 6, 2013.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20130306%2Fchainlaw.jpg&hash=772b75843959d00d8ce8b0c7216add09638c970f)
A toll even lower than the one in the previous post. I-85 North in Georgia. March 29, 2014.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20140329%2Fpeachpass.jpg&hash=f5df36306e5d76d71efc2e60a2643c0a5e323c29)
QuoteJuly 3, 2017: Road signs with any amount of money on them. Tolls, parking, fines, etc.
A sign demonstrating how tollways are mainly to gouge non-Illinoisans to suck up out-of-state revenue.
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/743/31468178403_da60ec77c8_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PWJD74)
IL-I-294-019S (https://flic.kr/p/PWJD74) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteJuly 3, 2017: Road signs with any amount of money on them. Tolls, parking, fines, etc.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3550/3681040071_25d574b72e_z_d.jpg)
The Ronald McDonald Toll Booth near Wellston, OK
QuoteJuly 3, 2017: Road signs with any amount of money on them. Tolls, parking, fines, etc.
Orlando area during normal weather:
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5661/29640685653_3a6c580cc2.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Mafgbn)
Orange County 535 Exit Sign (https://flic.kr/p/Mafgbn) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
Houston during some rather abnormal weather:
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3747/11974291484_49ddcd1071_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/jf8nFs)
Houston Snow 2009-12-04 (https://flic.kr/p/jf8nFs) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
QuoteJuly 3, 2017: Road signs with any amount of money on them. Tolls, parking, fines, etc.
(https://www.gobytrucknews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/MoneyRoadSign-610x400.jpg)
Go by Truck News
Quote from: JJBers on July 03, 2017, 04:55:19 PM
Quote
July 3, 2017: Road signs with any amount of money on them. Tolls, parking, fines, etc.
(https://www.gobytrucknews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/MoneyRoadSign-610x400.jpg)
Go by Truck News
That's not a real sign.
Quote from: roadguy2 on July 03, 2017, 07:58:59 PM
Quote from: JJBers on July 03, 2017, 04:55:19 PM
QuoteJuly 3, 2017: Road signs with any amount of money on them. Tolls, parking, fines, etc.
(https://www.gobytrucknews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/MoneyRoadSign-610x400.jpg)
Go by Truck News
That's not a real sign.
Says who
QuoteJuly 3, 2017: Road signs with any amount of money on them. Tolls, parking, fines, etc.
CT-14A at CT-14, just a stone's throw from the Rhode Island line. No doubt a precision-calculated amount:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FWXdDOaX.jpg&hash=24c8a01d8f8ce9fcf4fc60fdea30e040bf4ed4fa)
Quote from: wanderer2575 on July 03, 2017, 09:22:17 PM
QuoteJuly 3, 2017: Road signs with any amount of money on them. Tolls, parking, fines, etc.
CT-14A at CT-14, just a stone's throw from the Rhode Island line. No doubt a precision-calculated amount:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FWXdDOaX.jpg&hash=24c8a01d8f8ce9fcf4fc60fdea30e040bf4ed4fa)
My mom told me once why they're that price, but I've forgotten why now
Quote from: JJBers on July 03, 2017, 08:02:07 PM
Quote from: roadguy2 on July 03, 2017, 07:58:59 PM
Quote from: JJBers on July 03, 2017, 04:55:19 PM
QuoteJuly 3, 2017: Road signs with any amount of money on them. Tolls, parking, fines, etc.
(https://www.gobytrucknews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/MoneyRoadSign-610x400.jpg)
Go by Truck News
That's not a real sign.
Says who
Based on your source (gobytrucknews.com) it's an illustration for a news article. So it is very likely NOT a real sign. Nice try, but no.
^Looks like an image you'd see on a CD for some lame shareware spreadsheet program.
July 4, 2017: Places or roads named or containing the word "Independence."
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5534/29974134070_6af081425d.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MEHgM1)
LA 40 Advance Sign on Bridge (https://flic.kr/p/MEHgM1) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
Independence Blvd. in Baton Rouge:
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2913/33251517313_d10beae0f6_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SEjHCD)
Government at Independence-Lobdell (https://flic.kr/p/SEjHCD) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
Quote
July 4, 2017: Places or roads named or containing the word "Independence."
US 1 southbound at Independence Way:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcoastroads.com%2Fstates%2Fnj%2Fnjstate%2Fus1%2Ffullsize%2F1s000214.jpg&hash=a4fb751b30fe15e496da9990f70757d042947b21)
QuoteJuly 4, 2017: Places or roads named or containing the word "Independence."
Crossroads of Independence Ave and Canfield Rd east of Waterloo, IA. To the right (west) it is IA-281, to the left (behind, to the east) it is Black Hawk CR D20.
(https://i.imgur.com/r9gEfsD.jpg)
QuoteJuly 4, 2017: Places or roads named or containing the word "Independence."
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7705/17590467299_2a2fe95c65_z_d.jpg)
Independence & Bradford in the Springfield, MO financial district
QuoteJuly 4, 2017: Places or roads named or containing the word "Independence."
I'll start with the most appropriate one, from I-95 in Philadelphia. August 10, 2004.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20040810%2Fexit22-halfmile.jpg&hash=6e055985e40054dcf8d7ab8438811298848e4e17)
And then DC's Independence Avenue. From I-66. June 14, 2006.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20060614%2Fi66us50.jpg&hash=b7f6f034839051528260a81215b2f77164879e63)
Finally, something completely different. I-70 in Colorado. March 5, 2013.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20130305%2Fipc.jpg&hash=6596fde5c7f60d29a21a5ad81eb3878377b1d6fa)
QuoteJuly 4, 2017: Places or roads named or containing the word "Independence."
VA 274 leaving VA 94, with three destinations that VA 274 do not go to...
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April 2007
US 58-221 at VA 94 west of Galax
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April 2007
US 58-221 reaches Independence
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vahighways.com%2Fplacenames%2Ftown%2Findependence-58.jpg&hash=b75365f5121edc351669765ce1faf74f29a76214)
Feb 2009
QuoteJuly 4, 2017: Places or roads named or containing the word "Independence."
LOL luckily I JUST passed one a few days ago, in Iowa.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4042/35494087702_6bf7794828_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/W5utFm)
IA-US20X254E (https://flic.kr/p/W5utFm) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteJuly 4, 2017: Places or roads named or containing the word "Independence".
This is fitting.
(https://www.aaroads.com/mid-atlantic/dc001/i-066_eb_exit_000_04.jpg)
QuoteJuly 4, 2017: Places or roads named or containing the word "Independence".
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Quote from: US71 on July 03, 2017, 10:54:51 PM
Quote from: JJBers on July 03, 2017, 08:02:07 PM
Quote from: roadguy2 on July 03, 2017, 07:58:59 PM
Quote from: JJBers on July 03, 2017, 04:55:19 PM
QuoteJuly 3, 2017: Road signs with any amount of money on them. Tolls, parking, fines, etc.
(https://www.gobytrucknews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/MoneyRoadSign-610x400.jpg)
Go by Truck News
That's not a real sign.
Says who
Based on your source (gobytrucknews.com) it's an illustration for a news article. So it is very likely NOT a real sign. Nice try, but no.
Regardless of which, it doesn't depict any amount of money. :-)
iPhone
QuoteJuly 4, 2017: Places or roads named or containing the word "Independence."
Did you know the USA has 17 towns named Independence?
Independence, MO, from I-470:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FhtDkIMe.jpg&hash=768f3c09bab2ff75236bbd5389357b127e0749f5)
Another thematically-appropriate city nearby:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FySgXYww.jpg&hash=718f573c4cbacf048b955b681bc47a034694b996)
Quote from: paulthemapguy on July 04, 2017, 10:13:10 AM
QuoteJuly 4, 2017: Places or roads named or containing the word "Independence."
LOL luckily I JUST passed one a few days ago, in Iowa.
It's funny you say that, because not only is the picture I posted also quite recently taken, but I'm pretty sure the road depicted is named for that very city. (That particular sign is about 15 miles away.)
Most of the challenges are "signs containing X" challenges. Here's one that's not.
QuoteJuly 5, 2017: You can see the road you're on for more than 1 mile ahead.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/gallery/12069_17_06_17_1_25_35.jpeg)
(This is the same photo as the one in the thread where I asked where a particular photo was taken.)
QuoteJuly 5, 2017: You can see the road you're on for more than 1 mile ahead.
A cool straight-away in a forest along Highway 24 south of Brantford, ON (most of the scenery along this highway is farm fields)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FuekrZkg.jpg&hash=e4554ab5735b2427dc8eeac01bb34fb142f99758)
A typical flat straight-away on TCH 16 in eastern Saskatchewan (makes it easy to pass!)
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Same road, but in Manitoba
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QuoteJuly 5, 2017: You can see the road you're on for more than 1 mile ahead.
There aren't many of these along the coast. Usually it takes being on a tall bridge.
Like any of the ones over the Mississippi River:
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8400/29961244206_baf9c2e86e_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MDzd4Y)
I-10 Coming Into Baton Rouge (https://flic.kr/p/MDzd4Y) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
Or the bridge over Lake Charles:
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/316/31912950926_3eebb1dee4_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QC3dtQ)
I-10 Lake Charles Bridge Descent into Westlake (https://flic.kr/p/QC3dtQ) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
Or this one in Texas:
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/396/31993576711_45aae477f5_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QKarHz)
IMG_3723 (https://flic.kr/p/QKarHz) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
QuoteJuly 5, 2017: You can see the road you're on for more than 1 mile ahead.
I-395 at the CT 12 interchange
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4256/35266288201_9f11341355_k.jpg)
QuoteJuly 5, 2017: You can see the road you're on for more than 1 mile ahead.
The controversial IL-110, south of Carthage, IL (June 10, 2017):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FYWCHxQ1.jpg&hash=a8f811b7c534bdd671db7ddc7d91525208a354c0)
The end of I-72 WB, Hannibal, MO (June 10, 2017):
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U.S. 50 north of Easton, Maryland:
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Quote from: jbnv on July 05, 2017, 08:51:35 AM
QuoteJuly 5, 2017: You can see the road you're on for more than 1 mile ahead.
There aren't many of these along the coast. Usually it takes being on a tall bridge.
This is only a rare thing in the eastern half of the US. In the west and midwest, this is probably pretty common.
QuoteJuly 5, 2017: You can see the road you're on for more than 1 mile ahead.
I-40 westbound somewhere just west of Santa Rosa, NM.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5616/31325183563_f2c9cb3f78_z.jpg)
Ivanpah Road going southbound through the Mojave Desert in rural San Bernardino County, CA.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/304/32195856795_1268fec3e2_z.jpg)
Probably my favorite example. US 163 heading south through Monument Valley in southern Utah.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/383/32150446805_6c117e204f_z.jpg)
I think this would qualify:
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/620/20726160562_dc39ab3b87_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/xzuZrU)
Looking West on AB 5 (https://flic.kr/p/xzuZrU) by Sign Geek (https://www.flickr.com/photos/135438121@N07/), on Flickr
QuoteJuly 5, 2017: You can see the road you're on for more than 1 mile ahead.
US-395 in California:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FCA%2FUS%2F395%2FUS395_CA_cl_K3_north.jpg&hash=7fd53c7ad1665a53c006cebe8a58d0dc5f05614d)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/CA/US/395/US395_CA_cl_K3_north_24x16.jpg
US-191 Wyoming:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FON%2FOntroads%2FUS191_Wyoming_aaroads.jpg&hash=9fedd98c5ea311f4acb91bd047eea12bd042aafc)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/ON/Ontroads/US191_Wyoming.jpg
Trollstigen Norway...
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vahighways.com%2Fphotos%2Ftroll2.jpg&hash=0a7ebb721ee59e94eccc4f6bac5049bbd5fbb641)
These are all beautiful shots. More landscape challenges please :clap:
QuoteJuly 5, 2017: You can see the road you're on for more than 1 mile ahead.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FL133Rzw.jpg&hash=e309b83e7dee906f48f97fcd8cd3b0af3fe89dc6)
I doctored this in MS Paint to remove the mess of signs on the far side of this intersection.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FpmrZU4b.jpg&hash=71526c653924773d65f09a5c322243037975731f)
A side road off US-50 in Nevada:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FYpkE4so.jpg&hash=7031801203bb52dc988db86c2ec74dfeb542fb4c)
QuoteJuly 5, 2017: You can see the road you're on for more than 1 mile ahead.
US 377 north of Del Rio:
(https://farm7.staticflickr.com/6230/6285883760_869fd13f3b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/azsNfd)
S-1 (Sunrise Highway) in San Diego County, CA:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1627/25625588076_26a0cef1d4_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/F3rQy5)
I-75's Alligator Alley stretches for miles:
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5511/31300284632_e7e82e3a42_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PFU98S)
QuoteJuly 6, 2017: Post pictures of BOS's (Big Orange Signs).
2 examples from I-75 in Toledo
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FplyLON4.jpg&hash=4c6f595a189e20d1a24854225a8f6e49459d2a0a)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FjiAHvlO.jpg&hash=ace48ea5ead1c43d8b1dc34fea6fe31723949f82)
On the 400 at the start of highway 11
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QuoteJuly 6, 2017: Post pictures of BOS's (Big Orange Signs).
The top of Loveland Pass on US 6 in Colorado. April 13, 2002.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20020413%2Fwarning.jpg&hash=d105e66f1422f00275afa2fc836799382404fccc)
I-279 North approaching Pittsburgh. June 4, 2003.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20030604%2Falert-close.jpg&hash=544344727dc3d8b0f7d1d337d1483edea08671a1)
On New York 5 in Glenville warning of the washed out New York 103 following Tropical Storms Irene and Lee. November 15, 2011.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20111115%2Fny103closed.jpg&hash=0f0ccec47d5f0c778489eca035633b24ffe82cf7)
QuoteJuly 6, 2017: Post pictures of BOS's (Big Orange Signs).
You almost read my mind. I was going to make a challenge "Post the ugliest construction sign from your collection."
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3910/32571146713_727bda03da_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RCcDa4)
Stretch that text! (https://flic.kr/p/RCcDa4) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
QuoteJuly 6, 2017: Post pictures of BOS's (Big Orange Signs).
Complete with an ugly MN-101 marker.
(https://i.imgur.com/56An2ge.jpg)
There was quite a bit in Texarkana seven years ago.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.millenniumhwy.net%2F2010_DFW_Day_1%2FImages%2F467.jpg&hash=f7e739ded736ed3664238f15f2928771c2b98996)(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.millenniumhwy.net%2F2010_DFW_Day_2%2FImages%2F600.jpg&hash=fbbdcc3acc58e79152388ea2b48ebca83957ef0e)
Fixed the image coding
Quote from: hbelkins on July 06, 2017, 11:40:10 AM
There was quite a bit in Texarkana seven years ago.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.millenniumhwy.net%2F2010_DFW_Day_1%2FImages%2F467.jpg&hash=f7e739ded736ed3664238f15f2928771c2b98996)(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.millenniumhwy.net%2F2010_DFW_Day_2%2FImages%2F600.jpg&hash=fbbdcc3acc58e79152388ea2b48ebca83957ef0e)
Yes, I remember US 93 ;)
QuoteJuly 6, 2017: Post pictures of BOS's (Big Orange Signs).
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4140/4794259225_6653dfe418_z_d.jpg)
Irwin, MO 71-49 upgrade
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2574/3902220913_277c85a400_z_d.jpg)
Tulsa
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7025/6602559781_e4db5e8b6e_z_d.jpg)
I-40 near Webber Falls, OK
Quote from: US71 on July 06, 2017, 12:21:12 PM
Quote from: hbelkins on July 06, 2017, 11:40:10 AM
There was quite a bit in Texarkana seven years ago.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.millenniumhwy.net%2F2010_DFW_Day_1%2FImages%2F467.jpg&hash=f7e739ded736ed3664238f15f2928771c2b98996)(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.millenniumhwy.net%2F2010_DFW_Day_2%2FImages%2F600.jpg&hash=fbbdcc3acc58e79152388ea2b48ebca83957ef0e)
Yes, I remember US 93 ;)
I assume it was supposed to be TX 93?
Even the construction signage uses Clearview???
Quote from: roadguy2 on July 06, 2017, 12:35:19 PM
I assume it was supposed to be TX 93?
Yes. Even after construction, it was posted as US 93 for a while.
Quote
Even the construction signage uses Clearview???
Welcome to Texas :spin:
QuoteJuly 6, 2017: Post pictures of BOS's (Big Orange Signs).
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4141/35272989090_eda639b6f5_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VJXhLj)
IMG_9217 (https://flic.kr/p/VJXhLj) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteJuly 6, 2017: Post pictures of BOS's (Big Orange Signs).
(https://farm7.staticflickr.com/6159/6160380671_d631d20ca2_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/aonyxR)
(https://farm7.staticflickr.com/6235/6236560450_30324deb3a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/av719j)
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3931/15401402046_d11080253a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/psYdfA)
Quote from: formulanone on July 06, 2017, 04:36:15 PM
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3931/15401402046_d11080253a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/psYdfA)
Even with the wrong colors for a business loop.
QuoteJuly 6, 2017: Post pictures of BOS's (Big Orange Signs).
I-435 approaching US-69 in Overland Park, KS.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FttLD3ni.jpg&hash=b156251029e50350293ba784d0e6e69dc77c910b)
Quote from: roadguy2 on July 06, 2017, 12:35:19 PM
Even the construction signage uses Clearview???
Why wouldn't they?
Quote from: jbnv on July 06, 2017, 06:01:31 PM
Quote from: roadguy2 on July 06, 2017, 12:35:19 PM
Even the construction signage uses Clearview???
Why wouldn't they?
Clearview was never approved for dark on light contrast.
Quote from: Big John on July 06, 2017, 05:12:34 PM
Quote from: formulanone on July 06, 2017, 04:36:15 PM
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3931/15401402046_d11080253a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/psYdfA)
Even with the wrong colors for a business loop.
Yeah, posted that in one of the Sign Error threads a few years back.
I don't have that many photos of Big Orange Signs, oddly...some states use them, but many contractors craft their own "specials", and others just green-out, conceal, spindle, fold, and mutilate the heck out existing signage.
Quote from: Big John on July 06, 2017, 05:12:34 PM
Quote from: formulanone on July 06, 2017, 04:36:15 PM
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3931/15401402046_d11080253a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/psYdfA)
Even with the wrong colors for a business loop.
Maybe that could be used for business loops that are freeways themselves, such as I-80 Business in Sacramento.
Quote from: csw on July 05, 2017, 09:41:51 PM
These are all beautiful shots. More landscape challenges please :clap:
Yes, that's a good reminder: although this thread is posted in Traffic Control, that's only because most of the challenge threads were there. This was never intended to be a signs-only Challenge; anything to do with roads is great!
So, with that in mind:
QuoteJuly 7, 2017
Challenge: Post a modern-day road scene that you feel is "timeless", like it could have been taken 50-60 years ago, in the Golden Age of highway travel.
QuoteJuly 7, 2017
Challenge: Post a modern-day road scene that you feel is "timeless", like it could have been taken 50-60 years ago, in the Golden Age of highway travel.
GA 136 just outside Talking Rock.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fga136_bw.jpg&hash=cadaa1d5a51136a136f8f60eadbfc0138bc1dca0)
QuoteJuly 7, 2017
Challenge: Post a modern-day road scene that you feel is "timeless", like it could have been taken 50-60 years ago, in the Golden Age of highway travel.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2034/2233550549_5250145f45_z_d.jpg)
North of Carthage, MO
Anybody got a shot of the main street in Mt. Carmel, PA? That town always seemed frozen in time to me.
QuoteJuly 7, 2017 Challenge: Post a modern-day road scene that you feel is "timeless", like it could have been taken 50-60 years ago, in the Golden Age of highway travel.
MN-39/WI-105, from the Minnesota side, over the Oliver bridge (built in 1916) across the St. Louis River
(https://i.imgur.com/ijtigZ6.jpg)
MN-317/ND-17 bridge over the Red River of the North, from the Minnesota bank
(https://i.imgur.com/RmchbHd.jpg)
QuoteJuly 7, 2017 Challenge: Post a modern-day road scene that you feel is "timeless", like it could have been taken 50-60 years ago, in the Golden Age of highway travel.
The West Montrose Covered Bridge in Waterloo Region, ON
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Quote from: adventurernumber1 on June 30, 2017, 10:48:21 PM
QuoteJune 13: Signs with large control cities (100k and above) that are around 50+ miles away from the city.
(I-75/I-85 South in downtown Atlanta, GA) - with newest news, Macon has new city limits which gives it above 100k (about 150k) whereas before these changes it had slightly less than 100k.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4051/34831282193_eb2d5e6934_c.jpg)
QuoteJune 27: Two route numbers that differ by multiples of 100 (100, 200, 300, etc).
(off I-26 East near Columbia, SC)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4280/34831268153_4d00cb4680_c.jpg)
QuoteJune 21: Photos of road maintenance or construction.
(off I-20 East at what should be Exit 183 in Georgia, just outside Augusta - this is a resurfacing project)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4111/34831282083_ba6a0ea15b_c.jpg)
When did that SC one go up? Only left-bannered signs I remember seeing in SC are the OAPL in advance of the same junction, and in Clearview.
Quote from: 7/8 on July 07, 2017, 11:27:28 PM
QuoteJuly 7, 2017 Challenge: Post a modern-day road scene that you feel is "timeless", like it could have been taken 50-60 years ago, in the Golden Age of highway travel.
Former I-170 in Baltimore. 1979 or 2017? Concrete, thin and painted broken center line. No epoxy markings.
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8732/27640302833_e2affd50b6.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/J7tM4p)US-40 EB Expwy Stub. US-40 was supposed to be I-170. Baltimore, MD. (https://flic.kr/p/J7tM4p) by mergingtraffic (https://www.flickr.com/photos/98731835@N05/), on Flickr
QuoteJuly 8, 2017, Challenge: Post of a photo of a road approaching a city skyline:
Downtown Connector, Atlanta:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FGA%2FI%2F75%2FI75_GA_cl_251_south_SB_Sep16.jpg&hash=8c2c7bd23a8afc771333308f3f933b8589d8c776)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/GA/I/75/I75_GA_cl_251_south_SB_Sep16_24x16.jpg
Highway 403, Mississauga, Ontario:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FON%2Fhwy_402-403_images%2F403_cl_121-2_west.jpg&hash=7a5ea9e847fd265d8ff7850b50f9222fb181c134)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/ON/hwy_402-403_images/403_cl_121-2_west_24x16.jpg
I-94, St. Paul, MN:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FMN%2FI%2F94%2FI94_MN_dv_242-4_west_Jun17.jpg&hash=b356ebb0a4c7f7c0edca48e419d7aa8404f7154c)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/MN/I/94/I94_MN_dv_242-4_west_Jun17_24x16.jpg
Quote from: AsphaltPlanet on July 08, 2017, 01:19:20 PM
I-94, St. Paul, MN:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FMN%2FI%2F94%2FI94_MN_dv_242-4_west_Jun17.jpg&hash=b356ebb0a4c7f7c0edca48e419d7aa8404f7154c)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/MN/I/94/I94_MN_dv_242-4_west_Jun17_24x16.jpg
QuoteJuly 8, 2017, Challenge: Photo of a road approaching a city skyline.
I'll match you with this skyline of Minneapolis taken from the NB I-35W ramp to WB I-94.
(https://i.imgur.com/eNsXTJd.jpg)
Also, here's a picture of the Des Moines skyline, but obscured by local fog (normally you can see it without the fog). This is on NB Fleur Drive at George Flagg Parkway.
(https://i.imgur.com/hQSiaQ5.jpg)
More seriously, here's a picture of the Des Moines skyline, in January, taken from the top of Monona Avenue.
(https://i.imgur.com/bQHjggc.jpg)
QuoteJuly 8, 2017, Challenge: Post of a photo of a road approaching a city skyline:
This is part of the Hartford skyline, from I-84...
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4264/34704981113_79a64ac5fc_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/USL6Mk)
CC 2.0 JJBers
QuoteJuly 8, 2017, Challenge: Post of a photo of a road approaching a city skyline:
Heading into Chicago along US41/Lake Shore Drive, fresh off of I-55.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4192/33873137394_82314f2e00_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TBfFCf)
IL-US41NV (https://flic.kr/p/TBfFCf) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteJuly 9, 2017
Challenge: Post a road photo taken during some type of emergency (blackout, wildfire, dangerous weather, derailment, nuclear meltdown, etc.
Posting since I'm enjoying a blackout at home currently. :-) The photo should include some indication of the emergency, of course. Vehicular accidents also count, as long as they had a substantial impact on traffic (not just rubbernecking a fender-bender).
iPhone
QuoteJuly 9, 2017
Challenge: Post a road photo taken during some type of emergency (blackout, wildfire, dangerous weather, derailment, nuclear meltdown, etc.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3537/3549089595_05df6e7f6d_z_d.jpg)
Washed out highway?
You call that washed out?
QuoteJuly 9, 2017
Challenge: Post a road photo taken during some type of emergency (blackout, wildfire, dangerous weather, derailment, nuclear meltdown, etc.
(https://i.imgur.com/jIfWO6v.jpg)
Now
this is washed out. This is MN-210 after a bad flood in 2012. (Picture isn't mine, and I'm not sure where I found it.)
QuoteJuly 9, 2017
Challenge: Post a road photo taken during some type of emergency (blackout, wildfire, dangerous weather, derailment, nuclear meltdown, etc.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcache.boston.com%2Fbonzai-fba%2FOriginal_Graphic%2F2006%2F05%2F15%2F1147726952_3364.jpg&hash=9a8317b9f0c5083faf2ff318027c807065bdb617)
MA 114 at I-495. Not my photo. I believe the link below is about the flood that caused it, but there were actually two floods about a year apart; the Friendly's shown in the image had to be fixed both times.
wikipedia.org/wiki/New_England_Flood_of_May_2006 (http://wikipedia.org/wiki/New_England_Flood_of_May_2006)
EDIT: Picture was accidentally left out.
QuoteJuly 8, 2017, Challenge: Post of a photo of a road approaching a city skyline:
Long Island Expressway (I-495) westbound approaching the Midtown Tunnel into Manhattan:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcoastroads.com%2Fstates%2Fny%2Fnyinter%2Fi495%2Ffullsize%2F495w15_5.jpg&hash=0136ed9c2a73cf46126339de539fb2a3108c4121)
QuoteJuly 9, 2017
Challenge: Post a road photo taken during some type of emergency (blackout, wildfire, dangerous weather, derailment, nuclear meltdown, etc.
US 9W northbound approaching the Storm King Highway (NY 218), which was closed at the time due to storm damage from Hurricane Irene:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcoastroads.com%2Fstates%2Fny%2Fnystate%2Fus9w%2Ffullsize%2F9wn00052.jpg&hash=8b7e1e3ce7993fbb130bafcd3f0e3335dc84111f)
QuoteJuly 9, 2017
Challenge: Post a road photo taken during some type of emergency (blackout, wildfire, dangerous weather, derailment, nuclear meltdown, etc.
Abandoned PA 61 near Centralia:
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3956/32776243294_f842d0ef5a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RWjPe1)
(maybe?)
Hmm, I maybe could have excluded floods since we recently did them, but what the hey. :-)
Quote from: dgolub on July 09, 2017, 10:02:51 AM
QuoteJuly 8, 2017, Challenge: Post of a photo of a road approaching a city skyline:
Long Island Expressway (I-495) westbound approaching the Midtown Tunnel into Manhattan:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcoastroads.com%2Fstates%2Fny%2Fnyinter%2Fi495%2Ffullsize%2F495w15_5.jpg&hash=0136ed9c2a73cf46126339de539fb2a3108c4121)
That was yesterday's; we're doing emergencies today...
Quote from: formulanone on July 09, 2017, 10:08:47 AM
QuoteJuly 9, 2017
Challenge: Post a road photo taken during some type of emergency (blackout, wildfire, dangerous weather, derailment, nuclear meltdown, etc.
Abandoned PA 61 near Centralia:
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3956/32776243294_f842d0ef5a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RWjPe1)
(maybe?)
Well, I'm not sure it still qualifies as an "emergency", but...
Here's mine:
QuoteJuly 9, 2017
Challenge: Post a road photo taken during some type of emergency (blackout, wildfire, dangerous weather, derailment, nuclear meltdown, etc.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4217/35816636675_3848f6c3b9_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WyZCfx)
Wildfire near Holbrook, AZ (coming out of Petrified Forest NP, as I recall).
QuoteJuly 9, 2017
Challenge: Post a road photo taken during some type of emergency (blackout, wildfire, dangerous weather, derailment, nuclear meltdown, etc.
Possibly stretching the definition of "during", but this is the intersection of Church St and E Ponce de Leon Ave in Decatur, GA (where, decades ago, US 29 entered from the right, turned, and continued into the background) in the aftermath of the infamous inch of snow that crippled the region (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/January_2014_Gulf_Coast_winter_storm#Inland_impacts) in 2014.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fstreets%2Fchurch.jpg&hash=cf58b0120780e15035fcaa48645025bbeb2f12fa)
While heading home from Binghamton with a few friends on November 23, 2013, there was a major backup on I-81 just south of Hoxie Gorge. I got out of the car and stood in the middle of the road to take this picture just to say I stood in the middle of I-81:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmjr1990.1apps.com%2FAARoads%2FI-81%2520Northbound%2520Traffic%2520Jam%2C%2520South%2520Of%2520Hoxie%2520Gorge.jpeg&hash=5300cbfe7978bc5e8df56d2c4ebb65f33bb3283e)
There were two crashed cars, one on each end of the Hoxie Gorge bridge. Here's one of the cars, which I think was at the north end of the bridge:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmjr1990.1apps.com%2FAARoads%2FDamaged%2520Van%2C%2520I-81%2520Northbound.jpeg&hash=93011ff0b73f4720ac1e094d0af6444bb73852b2)
A little over a week ago, I was visiting my friend who lives in Oneida, and I had to detour around this on NY 365 south of Verona:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fbigfrog104.com%2Ffiles%2F2017%2F06%2Ftom-Dwyer.jpg&hash=e64671a3ef549ec03754c811189f1355a1e01e5a)
Here's (http://bigfrog104.com/tornado-confirmed-in-vernon) more pictures from the storm (and tornado, which I missed).
EDIT: I forgot to mention the flooding in Utica. Here's a picture:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwibx950.com%2Ffiles%2F2017%2F07%2F3.jpg&hash=a3dabb9f580d39186ab832ab24355311ee897067)
Here's (http://bigfrog104.com/new-hartford-man-rescued-from-arterial-flooding) the page the picture is from. There's a few articles with pictures on the Big Frog 104 website, so look around.
QuoteJuly 9, 2017
Challenge: Post a road photo taken during some type of emergency (blackout, wildfire, dangerous weather, derailment, nuclear meltdown, etc.
This 6-car wreck was on I-70 EB west of Topeka last August. We hit the heavy traffic about 1 1/2 miles behind this. We couldn't see over the hill so we didn't know what was going on until we got much closer. Both lanes were blocked, so all traffic was forced to exit. It took well over 30 minutes to get past this mess. By the time we got there, crews had made considerable progress on the cleanup. A local TV station got some pictures of the more immediate aftermath: https://twitter.com/wibwRick/status/769281581542354944
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FHVbpicj.jpg&hash=fbdc69298a78674468c9afa6bc9512bf2caf2468)
QuoteJuly 10, 2017: Numbers 1000+ on road signs, in as many different formats as possible, e.g. route number, distance in miles, distance in feet, house number, AM radio station, weight limit in pounds, population sign, elevation sign, etc. Try to get as many different types as possible.
QuoteJuly 10, 2017: Numbers 1000+ on road signs, in as many different formats as possible, e.g. route number, distance in miles, distance in feet, house number, AM radio station, weight limit in pounds, population sign, elevation sign, etc. Try to get as many different types as possible.
I've posted it before elsewhere, but it fits here. Alaska Highway. June 13, 2001.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20010613%2F84km.jpg&hash=b14a6c130a664441ea7ed56137bbacdc8cbd9daf)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20010613%2F84km-close.jpg&hash=5a6cf4205c98e7db3842a59a18267730bdfb518d)
QuoteJuly 10, 2017: Numbers 1000+ on road signs, in as many different formats as possible, e.g. route number, distance in miles, distance in feet, house number, AM radio station, weight limit in pounds, population sign, elevation sign, etc. Try to get as many different types as possible.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7116/13407475815_20a9853d41_z_d.jpg)
Shreveport, LA
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8390/8645884278_fb3a6a2547_z_d.jpg)
Bunkie, LA
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2597/3738879591_8dcc2dc325_z_d.jpg)
Near Texarkana, TX
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3258/2641009938_25e9ae2b6e_z_d.jpg)
Ute Pass Summit Colorado
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2505/4201626154_250618c791_d.jpg)
Staunton, IL
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4207/35660205105_d922854134_c_d.jpg)
1935 Texaco in McAlester, OK
QuoteJuly 10, 2017: Numbers 1000+ on road signs, in as many different formats as possible, e.g. route number, distance in miles, distance in feet, house number, AM radio station, weight limit in pounds, population sign, elevation sign, etc. Try to get as many different types as possible.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FON%2Fhwy_401_images%2F401_dv_619_east_May16.jpg&hash=ec1689c6fa05a51d7536ad061c6e9937afde63e9)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/ON/hwy_401_images/401_dv_619_east_May16_24x16.jpg
QuoteJuly 10, 2017: Numbers 1000+ on road signs, in as many different formats as possible, e.g. route number, distance in miles, distance in feet, house number, AM radio station, weight limit in pounds, population sign, elevation sign, etc. Try to get as many different types as possible.
A $1200 fine for littering on I-985:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2F1200_dollars.jpg&hash=14c3e48e693cbbac41689648fe7f371b6db7d482)
An upside-down construction sign on I-20 giving you a 1000-foot warning:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2F1000_feet.jpg&hash=70ea4bb1b0d0bdf0faaeadd880730f7ed0fdb24d)
And some sort of designation bestowed upon the town of Auburn, GA in the year 2013:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fnames%2Fauburn.jpg&hash=2e03c77c948fe7f4484b550f4da73aa9ce6be70c)
QuoteJuly 10, 2017: Numbers 1000+ on road signs, in as many different formats as possible, e.g. route number, distance in miles, distance in feet, house number, AM radio station, weight limit in pounds, population sign, elevation sign, etc. Try to get as many different types as possible.
Lakeshore, ON - population 35 000 (on the 401)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FoOQm1TI.jpg&hash=b5009ebbef4514c08661fae7c0735790e571c2a8)
First 1,000 mileage sign, for US 50.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.capradio.org%2Fmedia%2F6728917%2Fsignsac.gif&hash=9fe4363d9cdcbf38bf5f53e6802bf4dc435296a2)
Capital Park Radio
QuoteJuly 10, 2017: Numbers 1000+ on road signs, in as many different formats as possible, e.g. route number, distance in miles, distance in feet, house number, AM radio station, weight limit in pounds, population sign, elevation sign, etc. Try to get as many different types as possible.
Indian Route 8094 along US191 in northeast Arizona
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4179/34430659896_f43a182d67_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Usw8Db)
AZ-US191-IR8094S (https://flic.kr/p/Usw8Db) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteJuly 10, 2017: Numbers 1000+ on road signs, in as many different formats as possible, e.g. route number, distance in miles, distance in feet, house number, AM radio station, weight limit in pounds, population sign, elevation sign, etc. Try to get as many different types as possible.
US 11 northbound at SR 1323 in Winchester, VA:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcoastroads.com%2Fstates%2Fva%2Fvastate%2Fus11%2Ffullsize%2F11n00023.jpg&hash=8c79f99de421449c92fc173457ffc1fad8822ddf)
QuoteJuly 10, 2017: Numbers 1000+ on road signs, in as many different formats as possible, e.g. route number, distance in miles, distance in feet, house number, AM radio station, weight limit in pounds, population sign, elevation sign, etc. Try to get as many different types as possible.
km 1000
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FON%2Fhwy_17_images%2F17_cl_1000_south.jpg&hash=c174311cc2aeb9727125d985b40579641f6dc07f)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/ON/hwy_17_images/17_cl_1000_south_24x16.jpg
QuoteJuly 10, 2017: Numbers 1000+ on road signs, in as many different formats as possible, e.g. route number, distance in miles, distance in feet, house number, AM radio station, weight limit in pounds, population sign, elevation sign, etc. Try to get as many different types as possible.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4256/35677806872_233dd01e24_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WmJ5Zf)
Long Distance Sign to Thompson, Winnipeg (https://flic.kr/p/WmJ5Zf) by Sign Geek (https://www.flickr.com/photos/135438121@N07/), on Flickr
This is the farthest distance sign I have.
QuoteJuly 10, 2017: Numbers 1000+ on road signs, in as many different formats as possible, e.g. route number, distance in miles, distance in feet, house number, AM radio station, weight limit in pounds, population sign, elevation sign, etc. Try to get as many different types as possible.
Sounds like this one has been replaced, but I haven't been out the Mass Pike in a while so I don't know what the new one looks like. This was as of August 30, 2007.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20070830%2Fmasspikehighwb.jpg&hash=f484636fba3823dadf0a111ed5d5558758e37601)
QuoteJuly 10, 2017: Numbers 1000+ on road signs, in as many different formats as possible, e.g. route number, distance in miles, distance in feet, house number, AM radio station, weight limit in pounds, population sign, elevation sign, etc. Try to get as many different types as possible.
A four-digit number in a pentagon:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4218/35038867103_112b6872d1_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Vogmsk)
Volusia Cty 4116 (https://flic.kr/p/Vogmsk) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
QuoteJuly 10, 2017: Numbers 1000+ on road signs, in as many different formats as possible, e.g. route number, distance in miles, distance in feet, house number, AM radio station, weight limit in pounds, population sign, elevation sign, etc. Try to get as many different types as possible.
Pike County, Alabama's dizzying numbers:
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5739/30993842606_f03cf3a279_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PdPxAE)
Weed is higher than its population:
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5781/31023858682_f692dc5b56_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Pgtokd)
West Point, Virginia:
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2088/32777728736_55269d0da6_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RWsqN5)
LA 3194 just before the newest open stretch of I-49 in Shreveport, LA
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170711/86858707b8c2552498332763099f8977.jpg)
LA 3094. I'll never understand why Shreveport has so many similarly numbered highways in the same vicinity
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170711/e2a99ccf7daf15fb9a8e625a827f4f75.jpg)
And one of my favorite alternate routes to I-35E to use thru the DFW burbs: FM 2499
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170711/8b2380e4039138f7020132e3119fa619.jpg)
iPhone
QuoteJuly 10, 2017: Numbers 1000+ on road signs, in as many different formats as possible, e.g. route number, distance in miles, distance in feet, house number, AM radio station, weight limit in pounds, population sign, elevation sign, etc. Try to get as many different types as possible.
Douglas County Road 1055 (E 1500 Rd.) (Lawrence, KS)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FO9RaNDG.jpg&hash=979cff07c7f8509d6c8f1a250d7329436075249e)
QuoteJuly 11th, 2017: Post photos of signs that subtly hint as to their location but do not immediately give it away.
I've been saving up this challenge for quite a while! I first tried posting it in April, actually Here's my photo:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/602/32153252924_061e0b23e8_k.jpg)
For example, in my photo, the routes are "M" and "O", which equal MO, Missouri, and the destination is Lexington, therefore this is in or near Lexington, Missouri. I suppose the secondary letter routes kind of give it away as well. This one, its location is a little more obvious than I intend for the photos you guys will post.
QuoteJuly 11th, 2017: Post photos of signs that subtly hint as to their location but do not immediately give it away.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4230/35475437286_22ac251546_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/W3QTys)
CC 2.0 BlahBlahBlah (Me)I don't get this challenge very well
A good one for you would be to find a city in Connecticut with a connector route that was signed for example Hartford CONN
Quote from: Mapmikey on July 11, 2017, 01:15:16 PM
A good one for you would be to find a city in Connecticut with a connector route that was signed for example Hartford CONN
We only have 2, one in Killingly, Connecticut (Next to the RI border) and one in Milford (Near the shore)
But, CT. could work...
You were correct that you didn't get the challenge.
In my example CONN would be short for Connector but would also inadvertently say Hartford was in Connecticut because CONN can be an abbreviation for Connecticut.
CT would not work in this context unless it was being used as the abbreviation of court.
QuoteJuly 11th, 2017: Post photos of signs that subtly hint as to their location but do not immediately give it away.
In theory, any highway sign hints at its location by indicating route numbers, exit numbers, or other information that put it at a specific location. For example, you're not going to find a "junction I-10" sign in any official capacity in Wisconsin.
Perhaps a better wording would be "signs that indicate their location in an unintentional manner"? I'd like clarification of that before I post.
Quote from: Mapmikey on July 11, 2017, 04:33:32 PM
You were correct that you didn't get the challenge.
In my example CONN would be short for Connector but would also inadvertently say Hartford was in Connecticut because CONN can be an abbreviation for Connecticut.
CT would not work in this context unless it was being used as the abbreviation of court.
I'm not entirely sure I get it, either. The part that trips me up is that the "Lexington, MO" example is given as being a comparatively obvious one–I'm trying to think of a hypothetical case that would be even more subtle than that.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3064/2280113351_7ffdc1f798_z_d.jpg)
Too subtle?
QuoteJuly 12, 2017: Post a sign/sign configuration with as many "J"s as you can.
I'll start off with 4 Js, east of Charleston, MO, on US60/US 62:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FCe5Npb2.jpg&hash=508fca5c6acfbe3386642c71ce0e09863176be5c)
Quote from: csw on July 12, 2017, 08:04:04 AM
QuoteJuly 12, 2017: Post a sign/sign configuration with as many "J"s as you can.
I'll start off with 4 Js, east of Charleston, MO, on US60/US 62:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FCe5Npb2.jpg&hash=508fca5c6acfbe3386642c71ce0e09863176be5c)
Must be a Spider-Man fan ;)
QuoteJuly 13, 2017
Challenge: Post signs where all of the letters are in alphabetical order.
You can ignore numerals, but all of the letters on the sign must appear in alphabetical order from left-right/top-bottom. (This applies to whichever sign is the focus of your photo; there can be other signs in the background that don't meet the requirement.)
No takers on J's? I guess I'm not too surprised :spin:
These challenges are getting too hard, or too specific. I can't don't even know if I can find a place for today's challenge. Any place.
Quote from: JJBers on July 13, 2017, 06:37:55 PM
These challenges are getting too hard, or too specific. I can't don't even know if I can find a place for today's challenge. Any place.
I was thinking "E St." or another letter instead of E (and/or using Ln.) would be about the only way to do it.
QuoteJuly 13, 2017
Challenge: Post signs where all of the letters are in alphabetical order.
The french word EST ("east") works well for this :)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FsOtYjLL.jpg&hash=01416339812564b8d6f68af1d36d36ff7c442f63)
If you count the tab as being a separate sign, then BEGINS also works
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F5BPO41d.jpg&hash=34c74b353d7cb9c0607dbdaa47261df0926a0fbf)
Another french word (FIN which means "end(s)")
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QuoteJuly 14, 2017: It's Bastille Day! The challenge today is to post photos of city/town names in non-French-speaking areas that also happen to be places in France.
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This photo has Paris (as well as many others that aren't in France). These are all towns in Maine.
QuoteJuly 14, 2017: It's Bastille Day! The challenge today is to post photos of city/town names in non-French-speaking areas that also happen to be places in France.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3112/2528172203_4052c24895_z_d.jpg)
Paris Texas
QuoteJuly 14, 2017: It's Bastille Day! The challenge today is to post photos of city/town names in non-French-speaking areas that also happen to be places in France.
Orléans, in Ottawa, Ontario. There is a significant french speaking population here, though it is in Ontario
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FON%2Fhwy_17_images%2F17_dv_2044_west.jpg&hash=d73f33a688627d8f4b380f49447c584f52c7a691)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/ON/hwy_17_images/17_dv_2044_west_24x16.jpg
Paris, Ontario:
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http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/ON/hwy_20-29_images/24_cl_79-3_south_Jul14_24x16.jpg
QuoteJuly 14, 2017: It's Bastille Day! The challenge today is to post photos of city/town names in non-French-speaking areas that also happen to be places in France.
Paris, Missouri. From US 24 and US 36. June 28, 2012.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20120628%2Fwestus24busus36cozmcpm.jpg&hash=2f719c8e08fed874bfe7de95c2f537bccc8fb3dc)
Orleans, Massachusetts. Getting off US 6. May 30, 2003.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20030530%2Forleans.jpg&hash=1ef2c5ebd1f1eb566d8e2f689b51112c2f8e2428)
Granville, New York. December 12, 2010.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20101212%2Fgranville.jpg&hash=5cb94bee1acc1c11d4ccd11a4d86651682d456e2)
I was going to play a Montpelier, Vermont, or Montpelier, Virginia, but it looks like the city in France is spelled "Montpellier".
Quote from: 1 on July 13, 2017, 07:20:04 PM
Quote from: JJBers on July 13, 2017, 06:37:55 PM
These challenges are getting too hard, or too specific. I can't don't even know if I can find a place for today's challenge. Any place.
I was thinking "E St." or another letter instead of E (and/or using Ln.) would be about the only way to do it.
Alphabetical order turned out to be more challenging than I expected, given the surprising success of some previous wordplay-type Challenges. (Or rather, it was
as challenging as I expected, but I took the chance anyway in hopes that I'd be surprised as I have been before.)
Paris is too easy. How about a signage error (should be US 60) on top of the contest entry?
In Kentucky, it's pronounced "Versales."
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.millenniumhwy.net%2F2010_Nashville%2FImages%2F390.jpg&hash=c94d9627daa71d6c7dbb6eef4ef6252a739fdd29)
QuoteJuly 14, 2017: It's Bastille Day! The challenge today is to post photos of city/town names in non-French-speaking areas that also happen to be places in France.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4172/33986464270_8d276af17c_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TMgvKU)
Here's a literal photo of Versailles, CT
(I don't have a photo of any sign of it)
QuoteJuly 14, 2017: It's Bastille Day! The challenge today is to post photos of city/town names in non-French-speaking areas that also happen to be places in France.
Calais (Maine) along I-395 in Bangor. Though it's pronounced "cal-iss."
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F2H08yXwl.jpg&hash=8c2bd5b9a103ffab49d430d078cbc9692bc57e46)
QuoteJuly 14, 2017: It's Bastille Day! The challenge today is to post photos of city/town names in non-French-speaking areas that also happen to be places in France.
I was going to post Paris and Orléans, ON, but AsphaltPlanet beat me to it! So here's some other examples.
St. Joachim, ON (close enough to Saint-Joachim, France)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FiTuzmkP.jpg&hash=6074fc9b5b190125c76fa1411c53b9a511547925)
Montmartre, SK (named after a large hill in Paris, France)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FpzITyqU.jpg&hash=aa59f72b753a58229aff3c9f725b28e2e83d2f0e)
Lagrange, IN (there are multiple towns in France with this name)
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QuoteJuly 14, 2017: It's Bastille Day! The challenge today is to post photos of city/town names in non-French-speaking areas that also happen to be places in France.
Beaufort, SC (its namesake (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beaufort,_Savoie) is located in eastern France)
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8026/6967531202_69a315a013_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/bBGqhj)
I-95 near US 17 (https://flic.kr/p/bBGqhj) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
QuoteJuly 15, 2017: Post a exit sign ending with a 5 or 0.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4218/35475418406_61139473e0_k.jpg)
CC 2.0 JJBers
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4233/35775917985_deaedaf253_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WvoW1a)I-89, exit 5 in Vermont (https://flic.kr/p/WvoW1a) by <name removed> (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hotdogpi/), on Flickr
QuoteJuly 15, 2017: Post a exit sign ending with a 5 or 0.
Long Island Expressway (I-495) eastbound at exit 30:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcoastroads.com%2Fstates%2Fny%2Fnyinter%2Fi495%2Ffullsize%2F495e31_2.jpg&hash=f2409c41f7974644d9a6db98d4cee7ddcda613fc)
QuoteJuly 15, 2017: Post a exit sign ending with a 5 or 0.
Somewhere in the spaghetti bowl of interstates in downtown Louisville:
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Approaching Dyersburg, TN, on I-155:
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Northbound on I-69/US 41 entering Henderson, KY:
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QuoteJuly 15, 2017: Post an exit sign ending with a 5 or 0.
Exit 200 on I-69 in Indianapolis
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FhY4IZXN.jpg&hash=2fbc72e651dfb2e223b14cb236da1837a68edfa8)
Exit 5 gore sign on the 412 in Whitby, ON
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FaP9cKmB.jpg&hash=b547d6749f7220bd4535b4b146edc695438b085c)
Exit 90 on A-10 near Waterloo, QC
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QuoteJuly 15, 2017: Post an exit sign ending with a 5 or 0.
Exit 10 on I-35 in Kansas City.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FgQBZWQR.jpg&hash=fdecb1d24fcdd147f3124d0ac1e75f5741184f8f)
QuoteJuly 15, 2017: Post an exit sign ending with a 5 or 0.
Come for the challenge, stay for the erroneous arrow:
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5733/30270900095_134f3e7803.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/N7WgYB)
Interstate 10 Advance Sign with Erroneous Arrow (https://flic.kr/p/N7WgYB) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
Some gore signs:
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/442/31993582321_2d25bf7a1f.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QKatoi)
I-210 Eastbound Exit 10 (https://flic.kr/p/QKatoi) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/534/31139990673_53df6f032e.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PrJAjV)
I-10 WB Exit 770C (https://flic.kr/p/PrJAjV) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
QuoteJuly 15, 2017: Post an exit sign ending with a 5 or 0.
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5325/30300043820_42dbcccbfc_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NavDoC)
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/335/20365540631_7c6695ee00_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/x2CHGT)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4244/34804694250_ede191a79b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/V2za2m)
QuoteJuly 15, 2017: Post an exit sign ending with a 5 or 0.
I'll post again, this time is Exit 45 on I-395
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4229/35866221126_28b8fc052c_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WDnKYS)
Trip on I-395 North (https://flic.kr/p/WDnKYS) by JJBers (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jjbers/), on Flickr
Quote from: 7/8 on July 15, 2017, 10:47:46 AM
QuoteJuly 15, 2017: Post an exit sign ending with a 5 or 0.
Exit 200 on I-69 in Indianapolis
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Living life on the edge I see, taking photos while driving in that I-69/I-465 interchange. Bold move.
QuoteJuly 15, 2017: Post an exit sign ending with a 5 or 0.
I-80 Exit 215 (PA 254)
(https://farm7.staticflickr.com/6163/6182815841_14a8ed226e_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/aqmxK8)
I-80 near PA Route 254 (https://flic.kr/p/aqmxK8) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
I-79 Exit 155 (WV 7)
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7223/7082275997_2911ceb7df_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/bMQvUR)
I-79 @ WV Route 7 - Morgantown, WV (https://flic.kr/p/bMQvUR) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
I-77 Exit 55 (SC 97)
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5319/6967561022_442413b4bb_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/bBGz9s)
I-77 near SC Route 97 (https://flic.kr/p/bBGz9s) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Quote from: csw on July 15, 2017, 08:51:31 PM
Quote from: 7/8 on July 15, 2017, 10:47:46 AM
QuoteJuly 15, 2017: Post an exit sign ending with a 5 or 0.
Exit 200 on I-69 in Indianapolis
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Living life on the edge I see, taking photos while driving in that I-69/I-465 interchange. Bold move.
I was actually the passenger when I took that photo. I didn't take any photos while driving that trip (my friend definitely wouldn't have approved :-D)
QuoteJuly 15, 2017: Post an exit sign ending with a 5 or 0.
How about a plain old exit 0?
(https://i.imgur.com/txLeQ0N.jpg)
QuoteJuly 15, 2017: Post an exit sign ending with a 5 or 0.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8368/29185688384_c6b14e28c8_z_d.jpg)
Fulton, KY
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/753/21757659962_bd35b71954_z_d.jpg)
Fort Smith, AR
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2314/2266384528_3a72a1cf4d_z_d.jpg)
Fayetteville, AR
Quote from: jbnv on July 15, 2017, 03:16:16 PM
QuoteJuly 15, 2017: Post an exit sign ending with a 5 or 0.
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/534/31139990673_53df6f032e.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PrJAjV)
I-10 WB Exit 770C (https://flic.kr/p/PrJAjV) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
Waitaminnit...that one ends with neither a 5 nor a 0, but rather a C. :hmmm:
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July 16, 2017: Post green signs with a yellow strip across the bottom that reads something other than "Exit Only" or some equivalent. The more unusual the better.
Florida's Turnpike. June 26, 2017.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20170626%2Fexit289.jpg&hash=1c2c5c18a472f0ec824664d8b23d239dba93f186)
I-95 in Maryland. June 2, 2004.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20040602%2Fexit46md.jpg&hash=868699a43643f1ac4700da13ed7dd4d744f4da50)
I-290 in Massachusetts, approaching I-495. April 16, 2015.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20150416%2Fi290ends3miles.jpg&hash=825416b4429a7d0498e496e0601ab73cda69c218)
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Post green signs with a yellow strip across the bottom that reads something other than "Exit Only" or some equivalent. The more unusual the better.
This arrow would be unusual outside of Ontario :sombrero: (on the 401 in Woodstock)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FqFq71Fq.jpg&hash=8010d31cad4defa534a5819cc6e041837c83f402)
Upcoming interchange for I-86 on NY 417 near Olean
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Post green signs with a yellow strip across the bottom that reads something other than "Exit Only" or some equivalent. The more unusual the better.
Port Huron, MI:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FTPQZ89O.jpg&hash=f8360f87e464d7daef4b6db67f514cd7e0e74709)
You don't pay tolls on the Mackinac Bridge or border crossing facilities in Michigan; you pay fares.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FgMKk1FZ.jpg&hash=0ef8b726cd028325b6eecf8d14cce31b37c4f3d5)
Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway (NY 135) northbound at the stub ending in Syosset:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcoastroads.com%2Fstates%2Fny%2Fnystate%2Fny135%2Ffullsize%2F135n14_7.jpg&hash=a680f2748f0a8ae74c8dcb01adf9401d19b4e2ae)
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Post green signs with a yellow strip across the bottom that reads something other than "Exit Only" or some equivalent. The more unusual the better.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3247/2824013654_b0eee914f7_z_d.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8001/7678100172_da2b080080_z_d.jpg)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7369/12215427773_a804206ce3_z_d.jpg)
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Post green signs with a yellow strip across the bottom that reads something other than "Exit Only" or some equivalent. The more unusual the better.
LAST EXIT BEFORE TOLL
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5642/29640696793_424d7a04cc_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Mafjur)
US 301 advance from Florida's Turnpike (https://flic.kr/p/Mafjur) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
LEFT EXIT
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/674/31139989493_9a24921ddc_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PrJzYz)
Strata (https://flic.kr/p/PrJzYz) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
EXIT 10 MILES
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/549/31801653882_f2892694ac.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QscMKh)
Texas 105 Directional (https://flic.kr/p/QscMKh) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
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July 16, 2017: Post green signs with a yellow strip across the bottom that reads something other than "Exit Only" or some equivalent. The more unusual the better.
Not sure if this counts, given the vagueness of "some equivalent," but it's the only one I can think of that I have. (NB IA-415 at I-35/80 north of Des Moines)
(https://i.imgur.com/5hqhCqd.jpg)
Quote from: Jim on July 16, 2017, 07:38:39 AM
Post green signs with a yellow strip across the bottom that reads something other than "Exit Only" or some equivalent. The more unusual the better.
U.S. Route 1 north at the MD-24 split near Bel Air, Maryland
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fc4RpGom.jpg&hash=5ce8295efc0221fdb0e7c6c7692c2534d6b59942)
Quote from: epzik8 on July 16, 2017, 11:09:46 AM
Quote from: Jim on July 16, 2017, 07:38:39 AM
Post green signs with a yellow strip across the bottom that reads something other than "Exit Only" or some equivalent. The more unusual the better.
U.S. Route 1 north at the MD-24 split near Bel Air, Maryland
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fc4RpGom.jpg&hash=5ce8295efc0221fdb0e7c6c7692c2534d6b59942)
How is that different from "exit only"?
Quote from: Jim on July 16, 2017, 07:38:39 AM
July 16, 2017: Post green signs with a yellow strip across the bottom that reads something other than "Exit Only" or some equivalent. The more unusual the better.
"RAMP SPEED 40 MPH" from I-285 north/east to I-75 north:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fi285e_i75n_cd.jpg&hash=fdd238f05d71c9cc5b1683f7e83f03e7e3022827)
(https://scontent-ort2-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/19984104_10155310100596469_8060651209510208452_o.jpg?oh=d270650e16eea94b99e0573014e61711&oe=5A0BD865)
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Post green signs with a yellow strip across the bottom that reads something other than "Exit Only" or some equivalent. The more unusual the better.
When the caution text is longer than the exit text. Northbound I-75 in Mackinaw City, approaching the Mackinac Bridge.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FfzkFAvI.jpg&hash=f4f57cde4891c0e360a7a19478daf438d4fcc340)
QuoteJuly 17, 2017: Yesterday was the 72nd anniversary of the Trinity bomb test. On that matter, post road related photos having to do with explosives.
Quote from: Eth on July 16, 2017, 01:08:17 PM
Quote from: Jim on July 16, 2017, 07:38:39 AM
July 16, 2017: Post green signs with a yellow strip across the bottom that reads something other than "Exit Only" or some equivalent. The more unusual the better.
"RAMP SPEED 40 MPH" from I-285 north/east to I-75 north:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fi285e_i75n_cd.jpg&hash=fdd238f05d71c9cc5b1683f7e83f03e7e3022827)
Ah yes, the Atlanta-area's funky road markings which look like something from the game Wipeout.
(Anti Gravity Systems > Feisar)
QuoteJuly 17, 2017: Yesterday was the 72nd anniversary of the Trinity bomb test. On that matter, post road related photos having to do with explosives.
Don't bring your explosives on the Tappan Zee Bridge! New York Thruway (I-87/I-287) northbound at exit 9:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcoastroads.com%2Fstates%2Fny%2Fnyinter%2Fi87%2Ffullsize%2Fthruway%2F87n09_05.jpg&hash=ef2665a6aa8bc2a1d540f12d38b4e266fd606893)
QuoteJuly 17, 2017: Yesterday was the 72nd anniversary of the Trinity bomb test. On that matter, post road related photos having to do with explosives.
Pennsylvania's Tunnel Restriction Signs: 13 diamonds in every box!
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3736/32776223824_56d210b32a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RWjHrj)
("Explosives" are on the first diamond sign at the top left.)
QuoteJuly 17, 2017: Yesterday was the 72nd anniversary of the Trinity bomb test. On that matter, post road related photos having to do with explosives.
Exposed bedrock lined with blasting caps for highway expansion project (it's hard to see in the small photo)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FON%2Fhwy_60-69_images%2F69_cl_159_north_Aug12.jpg&hash=3edd3e7fe8fd5a4bfbd204904addbae8a1fdb17c)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/ON/hwy_60-69_images/69_cl_159_north_Aug12_24x16.jpg
Stockpile of blast rock from after a blasting operation:
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http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/ON/hwy_60-69_images/69_cl_Lovering_north_24x16.jpg
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/125/338195268_ce50add0b1.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/vTkEU)uranium city welcomes you sign over bridge (https://flic.kr/p/vTkEU) by Andy Schultz (https://www.flickr.com/photos/uraniumcity/), on Flickr
City in Saskatchewan.
QuoteJuly 17, 2017: Yesterday was the 72nd anniversary of the Trinity bomb test. On that matter, post road related photos having to do with explosives.
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Blowing up the hillside for Future I-49 at Bella Vista
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NB US 71 approaching I-49 near Pineville, MO
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SB 71 near Pineville
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No Hazmats...so you don't have an explosion. (https://flic.kr/p/BuaKsk)
QuoteJuly 17, 2017: Yesterday was the 72nd anniversary of the Trinity bomb test. On that matter, post road related photos having to do with explosives.
Look out for avalanche control explosions on US 6 at the top of Loveland Pass. April 13, 2002.
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QuoteJuly 17, 2017: Yesterday was the 72nd anniversary of the Trinity bomb test. On that matter, post road related photos having to do with explosives.
I know it's a bit of a stretch, but 'hazardous cargo' includes explosives...
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QuoteJuly 18, 2017
Challenge: Post signs that just make you scratch your head in confusion. How can it possibly be enforced? Who would it even apply to? What even is this?
Here's an example, courtesy of GSV:
https://goo.gl/maps/TvJiLhD41hB2
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4294/35870556661_a3e72565e5_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WDKYMt)
This sign faces traffic at the end of a very narrow back road with steep hills and sharp curves–the kind where they have to post convex mirrors to see around the curves since the road is less than two car-widths in some spots. There are few properties along the road, and a lot of conserved wooded area. The intersecting road on the far end is a rustic, dirt-surfaced historic road that serves little to no purpose for any commercial traffic.
In short, there's no conceivable way that any tractor-trailer would ever be facing this sign–they'd have gotten wedged in a curve long before they made it this far, and there's no intervening place they could have entered from. And even if a tractor-trailer were miraculously teleported to this location, what on earth would they be expected to do about it?? They're not permitted on the intersecting road ahead (which is actually what this sign and the weight limit sign in the background refer to), and they can't physically traverse the road behind.
QuoteJuly 18, 2017
Challenge: Post signs that just make you scratch your head in confusion. How can it possibly be enforced? Who would it even apply to? What even is this?
Unlawful to track mud on highway sign in Bunkie, Louisiana.
https://www.google.com/maps/@30.9505336,-92.2726226,3a,15.9y,130.37h,84.7t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s3NwlNb_c0xpxxqtJxpjxog!2e0!7i13312!8i6656
(I tried to get a shot of this sign, but both came out very blurry...lens stopped auto-focusing. So, GSV.)
How much mud is too much mud? And what if it floods? How could this be prevented?
Quote from: formulanone on July 18, 2017, 09:49:29 AM
Unlawful to track mud on highway sign in Bunkie, Louisiana.
https://www.google.com/maps/@30.9505336,-92.2726226,3a,15.9y,130.37h,84.7t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s3NwlNb_c0xpxxqtJxpjxog!2e0!7i13312!8i6656
(I tried to get a shot of this sign, but both came out very blurry...lens stopped auto-focusing. So, GSV.)
How much mud is too much mud? And what if it floods? How could this be prevented?
I'm more intrigued that this sign is posted right after the intersection with I-49, the traffic from which isn't going to bring much mud onto the road. Would make more sense at the junction with US 71 to the east, which is actually in the town of Bunkie.
At any rate, looking down the road (pan to the left away from the sign and the C-store in the background), you see that this is a rather lonely road in the middle of farmland. The highway is used by people going to the Indian casino in Marksville. My theory is that someone complained to the parish government after getting mud on their vehicle while traveling this road, hence the sign.
QuoteJuly 18, 2017
Challenge: Post signs that just make you scratch your head in confusion. How can it possibly be enforced? Who would it even apply to? What even is this?
I'll offer this one. Did Arkansas have a problem with people holding parades on their interstates that caused them to outlaw them speficially? Taken July 23, 2005.
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Quote from: Jim on July 18, 2017, 06:28:52 PM
QuoteJuly 18, 2017
Challenge: Post signs that just make you scratch your head in confusion. How can it possibly be enforced? Who would it even apply to? What even is this?
I'll offer this one. Did Arkansas have a problem with people holding parades on their interstates that caused them to outlaw them speficially? Taken July 23, 2005.
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There are some signs like that in New York as well.
QuoteJuly 18, 2017
Challenge: Post signs that just make you scratch your head in confusion. How can it possibly be enforced? Who would it even apply to? What even is this?
This should REALLY make you scratch your head. Took this today at the New Lenox, IL post office.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4301/35620123380_55820c7cef_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WgCrGh)
2017-07-18_01-50-45 (https://flic.kr/p/WgCrGh) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
WHY IS THIS SIGN EVEN HERE? WHY IS IT FACING BACKWARDS TOWARD A PARKING STALL
QuoteJuly 18, 2017
Challenge: Post signs that just make you scratch your head in confusion. How can it possibly be enforced? Who would it even apply to? What even is this?
The top sign. My only guess is that they're trying to say "No Loitering."
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Quote from: Jim on July 18, 2017, 06:28:52 PM
QuoteJuly 18, 2017
Challenge: Post signs that just make you scratch your head in confusion. How can it possibly be enforced? Who would it even apply to? What even is this?
I'll offer this one. Did Arkansas have a problem with people holding parades on their interstates that caused them to outlaw them speficially? Taken July 23, 2005.
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O/T but along the same lines: I've always been amused by signs at town borders stating "zoning strictly enforced." Are they afraid someone's going to stop on the way through town to erect a 10-story office building in the middle of Farmer Bob's beanfield?
QuoteJuly 19, 2017: Dedicated U-turns.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4297/35214232913_ae8136e19e_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VDL9AM)U-turn arrow on NH 125 in Plaistow, NH (https://flic.kr/p/VDL9AM) by <name removed> (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hotdogpi/), on Flickr
This one has its own U-turn arrow. (As stated in the Flickr description, it turned green within one second of this photo being taken.)
Your example does not have to have a traffic light. The photo can also be of the U-turn sign instead of the intersection itself, if you want. However, it must be available to the public (so "authorized vehicles only" doesn't count).
Someone with a better photo than I got of the U-turn arrows we saw at the Birmingham meet last fall needs to post them.
QuoteJuly 19, 2017: Dedicated U-turns.
US271 with a u-turn placard?
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1658/24462779994_a280388c0e_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DgG9dS)
077 US271 (https://flic.kr/p/DgG9dS) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteJuly 19, 2017: Dedicated U-turns.
Ocean Parkway eastbound right before the traffic circle at the Wantagh Parkway:
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I think I may have posted this already, but the new-ish US 231 bypass around Dale, IN:
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I know I already posted once today, but I JUST found this new signal installed along US30 eastbound in Plainfield. This is the second day in a row I took a photo that fit the daily challenge ON THAT DAY. CRAZY. This is the ONLY U-turn signal I have ever seen installed for IDOT.
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20170719_194029 (https://flic.kr/p/WUkD1r) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote from: empirestate on July 18, 2017, 09:34:57 AM
QuoteJuly 20, 2017
Challenge: Post nighttime road photos containing impressive city skylines or urban scenery.
QuoteJuly 20, 2017
Challenge: Post nighttime road photos containing impressive city skylines or urban scenery.
Downtown Baltimore:
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8404/28984520743_d9bec77fe4_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Lagfdg)
I-10 in New Orleans:
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3833/32353018264_12e308904f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RhVFaJ)
US 1 and US 41 in Miami:
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3888/32454324514_e93e68d815_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RrSTZd)
QuoteJuly 20, 2017
Challenge: Post nighttime road photos containing impressive city skylines or urban scenery.
I love this challenge :)
Boston...
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Tulsa...
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/294/31755199930_58368b4cb7_z.jpg)
Los Angeles...
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2904/33039706504_b11a0cf3ac_z.jpg)
Did someone miss posting today?
Quote
Challenge for 21 July 2017
In honor of the 48th anniversary of man on the moon, post something with 48 OR post a sign with moon on it.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5284/5238106960_070b28ea6a_z_d.jpg)
Park Road 48 in Texas
I guess so. Best part about your challenge though is that I can use a picture I just took today. :)
QuoteJuly 21, 2017: In honor of the 48th anniversary of man on the moon, post something with 48 OR post a sign with moon on it.
MN-48 after crossing the St. Croix River over from Wisconsin
(https://i.imgur.com/tBR55y5.jpg)
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Ohio 48
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8039/29801676341_f5876eb9a6_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Mpto6T)
OH-048 (https://flic.kr/p/Mpto6T) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteJuly 21, 2017: In honor of the 48th anniversary of man on the moon, post something with 48 OR post a sign with moon on it.
US 101 in San Mateo, California. July 26, 2007.
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QuoteJuly 21, 2017: In honor of the 48th anniversary of man on the moon, post something with 48 OR post a sign with moon on it.
Moonstone Road (on the 400 in Moonstone, ON)
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York RR 48 (on the 401 in Markham, ON)
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SK 48 (on TCH 1 east of Regina, SK)
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QuoteJuly 22, 2017: 171 years ago, the Donner Party set off west towards California. On that note, post road-related photos relating to their route, surroundings, or towns they had stopped at. Bonus points if you can include Donner Lake.
I know I'm doing a lot of history related events, but I'm trying to mix things up. I probably should've done a challenge on June 29th for the 61st anniversary of the Interstate Highway System.
Quote from: noelbotevera on July 22, 2017, 05:20:22 AM
QuoteJuly 22, 2017: 171 years ago, the Donner Party set off west towards California. On that note, post road-related photos relating to their route, surroundings, or towns they had stopped at. Bonus points if you can include Donner Lake.
I know I'm doing a lot of history related events, but I'm trying to mix things up. I probably should've done a challenge on June 29th for the 61st anniversary of the Interstate Highway System.
Oh come on...I live on the east coast.
Quote from: JJBers on July 22, 2017, 05:56:04 AM
Quote from: noelbotevera on July 22, 2017, 05:20:22 AM
QuoteJuly 22, 2017: 171 years ago, the Donner Party set off west towards California. On that note, post road-related photos relating to their route, surroundings, or towns they had stopped at. Bonus points if you can include Donner Lake.
I know I'm doing a lot of history related events, but I'm trying to mix things up. I probably should've done a challenge on June 29th for the 61st anniversary of the Interstate Highway System.
Oh come on...I live on the east coast.
It's okay if you miss one. I have 6000 road-related photos; they're not always going to qualify.
Quote from: hbelkins on July 21, 2017, 10:49:21 PM
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That's definitely new since the Corridor H Road Meet.
Quote from: formulanone on July 22, 2017, 06:10:20 AM
It's okay if you miss one. I have 6000 road-related photos; they're not always going to qualify.
I have 7300 and still can't fulfill some of these challenges.
Quote from: US71 on July 22, 2017, 09:44:54 AM
Quote from: formulanone on July 22, 2017, 06:10:20 AM
It's okay if you miss one. I have 6000 road-related photos; they're not always going to qualify.
I have 7300 and still can't fulfill some of these challenges.
You realize it doesn't have to be your own photos, right? You can use StreetView or any other photo to which you have access.
Quote from: dgolub on July 22, 2017, 09:35:08 AM
Quote from: hbelkins on July 21, 2017, 10:49:21 PM
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That's definitely new since the Corridor H Road Meet.
Yep. West Virginia finally fully signed US 48, including over the existing concurrency with US 219, either late last year or earlier this year. I got this photo the first weekend of July.
Quote from: empirestate on July 22, 2017, 09:48:42 AM
You realize it doesn't have to be your own photos, right? You can use StreetView or any other photo to which you have access.
I can't speak for others but I enjoy playing these challenges with only my own photos for, you know, the challenge. :)
QuoteJuly 21, 2017: In honor of the 48th anniversary of man on the moon, post something with 48 OR post a sign with moon on it.
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3926/32110402863_c6f06c2212_k.jpg)
Quote from: TravelingBethelite on July 22, 2017, 06:53:04 PM
QuoteJuly 21, 2017: In honor of the 48th anniversary of man on the moon, post something with 48 OR post a sign with moon on it.
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That was yesterday's; we're doing the Donner party today.
iPhone
Quote from: empirestate on July 22, 2017, 08:45:24 PM
That was yesterday's; we're doing the Dinner party today.
iPhone
Sorry, but I've already had dinner.
QuoteJuly 22, 2017: 171 years ago, the Donner Party set off west towards California. On that note, post road-related photos relating to their route, surroundings, or towns they had stopped at. Bonus points if you can include Donner Lake.
Well, here's Donner Summit on I-80, at least. February 21, 2006.
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QuoteJuly 23rd, 2017: Post photos of route shields in a decorative or other unusual application. Must actually be posted as road signs; car decals, artwork, or other tchotchkes don't count.
Downtown Detroit, MI:
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Mackinac Island, MI:
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QuoteJuly 23rd, 2017: Post photos of route shields in a decorative or other unusual application. Must actually be posted as road signs; car decals, artwork, or other tchotchkes don't count.
High Ridge Road (CT 137) at the Merritt Parkway (CT 15) in Stamford:
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Quote from: wanderer2575 on July 23, 2017, 08:27:32 AM
QuoteJuly 23rd, 2017: Post photos of route shields in a decorative or other unusual application. Must actually be posted as road signs; car decals, artwork, or other tchotchkes don't count.
So the fact that I decorate my basement walls with them doesn't count?
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on July 23, 2017, 09:06:29 AM
Quote from: wanderer2575 on July 23, 2017, 08:27:32 AM
QuoteJuly 23rd, 2017: Post photos of route shields in a decorative or other unusual application. Must actually be posted as road signs; car decals, artwork, or other tchotchkes don't count.
So the fact that I decorate my basement walls with them doesn't count?
Correct. Standard shields used as decorations or showing on t-shirts, travel mugs, keychains, etc. don't count. I'm looking for actual roadsigns (need not be official) in a decorative or other unusual rendering.
QuoteJuly 23rd, 2017: Post photos of route shields in a decorative or other unusual application. Must actually be posted as road signs; car decals, artwork, or other tchotchkes don't count.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2198/2303957812_243c825c80_z_d.jpg?zz=1)
SCA Gulf War, Kings Arrow Ranch near Lumberton, MS
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3624/3457839720_e73645e20b_z_d.jpg)
Tunica, MS
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2529/3745095394_36e82c99e4_z_d.jpg)
Depew, OK
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Near Clifty, AR
QuoteJuly 23rd, 2017: Post photos of route shields in a decorative or other unusual application. Must actually be posted as road signs; car decals, artwork, or other tchotchkes don't count.
Here's an IL-88 sign posted as decor inside Tanner's Orchard, at the southeast corner of the southeast junction of IL-40 and IL-17 in western Marshall County, IL. IL-40 used to be known as IL-88, but when I-88 got its designation, IDOT didn't want two highways of the same number meeting at a junction. So they changed IL-88 to its old designation, IL-40. This happened in the 90s, and apparently this apple orchard got to keep two of the old signs and put them up on their interior walls. This is one of those two signs. There is no current IL-88 designation.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4171/34553685632_b0b92749d6_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UDoEUy)
IL-088 (https://flic.kr/p/UDoEUy) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteJuly 23rd, 2017: Post photos of route shields in a decorative or other unusual application. Must actually be posted as road signs; car decals, artwork, or other tchotchkes don't count.
I hope this one, from the Route 66 Welcome Center on I-44 in Missouri, counts:
(https://i.imgur.com/sxOJj33.jpg)
QuoteJuly 23rd, 2017: Post photos of route shields in a decorative or other unusual application. Must actually be posted as road signs; car decals, artwork, or other tchotchkes don't count.
Can't forget Disney World. This one is actually an error:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4295/35028954034_d81e8ec2e3_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VnoxDm)
FL 535 error (WDW north exit) (https://flic.kr/p/VnoxDm) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
Quote from: wanderer2575 on July 23, 2017, 08:27:32 AM
Mackinac Island, MI:
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Hnnnnnggg. That is pretty.
QuoteJuly 24, 2017: Post road photos containing some reference to the team name of a local high school or college. A reference to the name of the school itself will not suffice--it must reference the name of the team (Spartans, Panthers, Lions, etc.)
This is a paw print painted on IL13 in Carbondale, referring to the Salukis at SIU-Carbondale.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4299/35841586361_d8cc2e4d15_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WBcuVx)
IL-013VCarbondale (https://flic.kr/p/WBcuVx) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteJuly 24, 2017: Post road photos containing some reference to the team name of a local high school or college. A reference to the name of the school itself will not suffice--it must reference the name of the team (Spartans, Panthers, Lions, etc.)
Tiger Trail from GA 54 in Fayetteville, on which Fayette County HS (the Tigers) is located.
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QuoteJuly 24, 2017: Post road photos containing some reference to the team name of a local high school or college. A reference to the name of the school itself will not suffice--it must reference the name of the team (Spartans, Panthers, Lions, etc.)
From my collection: Tigerland Rd. in Baton Rouge (LSU Tigers):
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4158/34249418840_931a2c1cca_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UbvdZo)
Apartments at Tigerland (https://flic.kr/p/UbvdZo) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
QuoteJuly 24, 2017: Post road photos containing some reference to the team name of a local high school or college. A reference to the name of the school itself will not suffice--it must reference the name of the team (Spartans, Panthers, Lions, etc.)
I'll go with my hometown Amsterdam Rugged Rams. Taken on New York 30 on December 21, 2002.
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Seeing as no challenge has been posted for today
Challenge for July 25, 2017 Post a road sign with a reference to a local celebrity
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Chester, AR
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Centerville, TN
Challenge for July 25, 2017 Post a road sign with a reference to a local celebrity
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1238/614303487_0439572f5a_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Wht2r)
Hot Springs Bill Clinton Sign (https://flic.kr/p/Wht2r) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
I have one for the current governor of Louisiana that I haven't uploaded yet.
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Challenge for July 25, 2017 Post a road sign with a reference to a local celebrity
I can't believe this is my only such picture, and it's not very good, but of course Troy is the Home of Uncle Sam. Taken on NY 2. October 26, 2002.
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Challenge for July 25, 2017 Post a road sign with a reference to a local celebrity
Chester, IL, home of Popeye:
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Coal City, IN, home of....Bobby Grim?
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Quote from: Jim on July 25, 2017, 02:25:02 PM
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Challenge for July 25, 2017 Post a road sign with a reference to a local celebrity
I can't believe this is my only such picture, and it's not very good, but of course Troy is the Home of Uncle Sam. Taken on NY 2. October 26, 2002.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20021026%2Ftroy-close.jpg&hash=18561656f785618c5e1d06db128ffd530c7c188b)
Same town, much more ominous sign:
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5754/31058985126_7a2c256270_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Pjzqcy)
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Challenge for July 25, 2017 Post a road sign with a reference to a local celebrity
I seem to have several of these, so I'll pick out a couple more.
Cairo, Georgia, is the birthplace of Jackie Robinson and an Olympian named Teresa Edwards. July 19, 2007.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20070719%2Fjackie.jpg&hash=98cb149e3e92d1a4d65200abfb5ca643577ef305)
Cheraw, South Carolina, is the home of Dizzy Gillespie. January 2, 2010.
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July 26, 2017 Post pictures of signs with something missing. (Specifically exclude erroneous signs.)
"EXIT 1/2 _____"
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/671/31576081120_4ba01321aa_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Q7gEPJ)
LA 26 Advance Sign (https://flic.kr/p/Q7gEPJ) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
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July 26, 2017: Pictures of signs with something missing. (Specifically exclude erroneous signs.)
In this case, missing the advance right arrow beneath the US-2 marker.
(https://i.imgur.com/A0cwR7p.jpg)
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July 26, 2017 Post pictures of signs with something missing. (Specifically exclude erroneous signs.)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4264/35775198695_461605e2ba_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WvkfbB)Shared bolts (https://flic.kr/p/WvkfbB) by <name removed> (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hotdogpi/), on Flickr
This assembly is missing both the word "TO" and two bolts. There are three signs here, but only four bolts.
George St. (a very minor road) facing south. MA 110 in the background. Lowell, MA.
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July 26, 2017 Post pictures of signs with something missing. (Specifically exclude erroneous signs.)
This one should say "1 km" on the bottom (on the 417 in Ottawa, ON)
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I should have a photo of this, but I don't. This sign should say "EAST" with a right arrow, but it doesn't.
https://goo.gl/maps/SxxWGosrtwB2 (https://goo.gl/maps/SxxWGosrtwB2)
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on July 26, 2017, 03:23:55 PM
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July 26, 2017: Pictures of signs with something missing. (Specifically exclude erroneous signs.)
In this case, missing the advance right arrow beneath the US-2 marker.
(https://i.imgur.com/A0cwR7p.jpg)
What's on that bridge
QuoteJuly 26, 2017 Post pictures of signs with something missing. (Specifically exclude erroneous signs.)
Missing a "JCT" plaque (January 2013):
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/579/22698570508_164d6655cf_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/AzN7cW)
A large guide sign for PA 255 is missing from this one, along I-80 (January 2013):
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7380/27597425112_bdd56fbcb5_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/J3G21m)
I-95 in Jacksonville (May 2013):
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QuoteJuly 26, 2017 Post pictures of signs with something missing. (Specifically exclude erroneous signs.)
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Sikeston, MO
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Kansas City, MO
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Carthage, MO Pre I-49
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July 26, 2017 Post pictures of signs with something missing. (Specifically exclude erroneous signs.)
Row of arrows missing below. ( ^ -> ) Picture taken facing south along IL-137.
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8647/29956108783_6538fb1c7a_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MD7Tuc)
IL-173-137 (https://flic.kr/p/MD7Tuc) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
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July 26, 2017: Pictures of signs with something missing. (Specifically exclude erroneous signs.)
Monroe, MI -- this has since been replaced.
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Napoleon, OH -- missing the exit arrow -- these also have since been replaced.
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Which way to WY-91?
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QuoteJuly 27, 2017: BGS's listing two control cities in one single direction along one particular road. BGS must include a cardinal direction; no twin-cities or multiplexes.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7437/27496859374_91064d52c8_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HTNAjj)
Misc Signs 2 (https://flic.kr/p/HTNAjj) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4310/35133727094_f6cd37dbd4_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VwDx2q)
IL-I-57X235BN (https://flic.kr/p/VwDx2q) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteJuly 27, 2017: BGS's listing two control cities in one single direction along one particular road. BGS must include a cardinal direction; no twin-cities or multiplexes.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4140/35775916675_ded46b2320_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WvoVBz)I-93 south approaching NH 101 in New Hampshire (https://flic.kr/p/WvoVBz) by <name removed> (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hotdogpi/), on Flickr
Sorry for the really bad quality. The left half of the sign qualifies. Exit 7, since it's blocked off a bit by the car.
"Seacoast" is not the name of a city or town, but it's still considered a control city.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4258/35734934566_fbabfd3bf6_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WrLT4u)I-93 and I-293, Manchester, NH (https://flic.kr/p/WrLT4u) by <name removed> (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hotdogpi/), on Flickr
Three miles later, same road (I-93). Again, the left half of the sign qualifies. Unnumbered exit between Exit 6 and Exit 5. Ignore the GPS at the bottom.
QuoteJuly 27, 2017: BGS's listing two control cities in one single direction along one particular road. BGS must include a cardinal direction; no twin-cities or multiplexes.
(https://www.aaroads.com/northeast/new_jersey001/us-001_sb_exit_006b_03.jpg)
Photo Credit: 2004-10-03 by AARoads and Carter Buchanan.
QuoteJuly 27, 2017: BGS's listing two control cities in one single direction along one particular road. BGS must include a cardinal direction; no twin-cities or multiplexes.
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8057/29170513424_85a10a9b19_z.jpg)
QuoteJuly 27, 2017: BGS's listing two control cities in one single direction along one particular road. BGS must include a cardinal direction; no twin-cities or multiplexes.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4305/35915488592_173a8881d6_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WHJgtW)
This counts?
QuoteJuly 27, 2017: BGS's listing two control cities in one single direction along one particular road. BGS must include a cardinal direction; no twin-cities or multiplexes.
On I-475 in Toledo, OH
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On I-69 in Indiana
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On TCH 1 east of Regina, SK
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QuoteJuly 27, 2017: BGS's listing two control cities in one single direction along one particular road. BGS must include a cardinal direction; no twin-cities or multiplexes.
Probably hundreds to choose from here, but I'll just go with an old favorite I understand has been replaced along the Mass Pike. This from April 10, 2004.
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Quote from: JJBers on July 27, 2017, 12:32:02 PM
QuoteJuly 27, 2017: BGS's listing two control cities in one single direction along one particular road. BGS must include a cardinal direction; no twin-cities or multiplexes.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4305/35915488592_173a8881d6_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WHJgtW)
This counts?
Doesn't look like it; it's four destinations along four different roads. (I-81 to Hazleton, I-78 to Allentown, I-83 to York and US 322 to Hershey.)
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QuoteJuly 27, 2017: BGS's listing two control cities in one single direction along one particular road. BGS must include a cardinal direction; no twin-cities or multiplexes.
I-80 West at the west end of I-235 in Iowa
(https://i.imgur.com/KScYJgS.jpg)
Reposting this picture I used recently in the city name game thread. US-2 West in Duluth.
(https://i.imgur.com/bWjoYs2.jpg)
QuoteJuly 27, 2017: BGS's listing two control cities in one single direction along one particular road. BGS must include a cardinal direction; no twin-cities or multiplexes.
I'll give two examples. Here's one I'm recycling from a challenge a few days ago for I-75:
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And another on I-575:
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QuoteJuly 27, 2017: BGS's listing two control cities in one single direction along one particular road. BGS must include a cardinal direction; no twin-cities or multiplexes.
Connecticut Turnpike (I-95) northbound at I-395:
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Quote from: JJBers on July 27, 2017, 12:32:02 PM
QuoteJuly 27, 2017: BGS's listing two control cities in one single direction along one particular road. BGS must include a cardinal direction; no twin-cities or multiplexes.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4305/35915488592_173a8881d6_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WHJgtW)
This counts?
It counts. The "To 78" is optional and could just as easily be omitted. If you ignore the "To 78" you'll see that it counts.
Quote from: paulthemapguy on July 27, 2017, 09:12:06 PM
Quote from: JJBers on July 27, 2017, 12:32:02 PM
QuoteJuly 27, 2017: BGS's listing two control cities in one single direction along one particular road. BGS must include a cardinal direction; no twin-cities or multiplexes.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4305/35915488592_173a8881d6_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WHJgtW)
This counts?
It counts. The "To 78" is optional and could just as easily be omitted. If you ignore the "To 78" you'll see that it counts.
Pray tell, how do you get to Allentown on I-81?
Which of those other roads listed at the junction is going to take you to Allentown?
I rest my case.
Quote from: paulthemapguy on July 27, 2017, 09:12:06 PM
Quote from: JJBers on July 27, 2017, 12:32:02 PM
QuoteJuly 27, 2017: BGS's listing two control cities in one single direction along one particular road. BGS must include a cardinal direction; no twin-cities or multiplexes.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4305/35915488592_173a8881d6_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WHJgtW)
This counts?
It counts. The "To 78" is optional and could just as easily be omitted. If you ignore the "To 78" you'll see that it counts.
Hmm, I see your point. Although of course, the 78
wasn't omitted–so, does it count as is, or only if you modify the sign?
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Quote from: paulthemapguy on July 27, 2017, 11:22:46 PM
Which of those other roads listed at the junction is going to take you to Allentown?
I rest my case.
The challenge says "along one particular road." Fact of the matter is you have to get onto I-78 to get to Allentown. So, two particular roads are involved.
QuoteJuly 28, 2017: Road photos that contain red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple somewhere in the photo. The colors do not need to be on road signs.
QuoteJuly 28, 2017: Road photos that contain red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple somewhere in the photo. The colors do not need to be on road signs.
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3150/2938626017_9e25d0fc43_z.jpg)
QuoteJuly 28, 2017: Road photos that contain red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple somewhere in the photo. The colors do not need to be on road signs.
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8885/29636604495_a93b4e8a1d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/M9TkZz)
QuoteJuly 29, 2017
:colorful: It's recap time! :colorful:
All Challenges posted since the previous re-cap (i.e., June 29th) are open until the end of the month. This serves as the Challenge for today, and new Challenges will also be posted for July 30 and 31.
Don't forget, we're also tantalizingly close to the end of our presidential side-Challenge, and there are also a couple of unused dates in June that are available for one-offs. So, have at it!
EDIT: If anybody feels like putting the list together, I won't get the chance until late tomorrow. ;-)
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QuoteJuly 19, 2017: Dedicated U-turns.
I was unable to get these out of storage in time for the challenge (they were buried in my parents' garage), but I actually happen to own a red and green U-turn signal:
(https://i.imgur.com/ShYTjrb.jpg)
The red section uses a metal housing while the green section is plastic (or whatever the proper term is). They were purchased a long, long time ago on eBay as a Christmas present when I was a young kid, so I have no idea whence they originated.
Quote from: US71 on July 28, 2017, 10:18:26 AM
QuoteJuly 28, 2017: Road photos that contain red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple somewhere in the photo. The colors do not need to be on road signs.
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3150/2938626017_9e25d0fc43_z.jpg)
Hitting me in the feels with this one. I have a great memory of stopping there on the way to Eureka Springs on vacation as a kid.
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July 29, 2017 Post signs for roads whose names begin and end with the same letter (discarding the type of the road and direction).
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2878/33471207204_1ba37b9eac_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SZJFMo)
Zez (https://flic.kr/p/SZJFMo) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
QuoteJuly 29, 2017 Post signs for roads whose names begin and end with the same letter (discarding the type of the road and direction).
Ontario St N in Kitchener, ON
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Markham Road in Markham, ON
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Erbsville Road in Waterloo, ON
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QuoteJuly 29, 2017 Post signs for roads whose names begin and end with the same letter (discarding the type of the road and direction).
Long Island Expressway (I-495) eastbound at Sills Road (Suffolk CR 101):
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For the recap:
QuoteJuly 9, 2017
Challenge: Post a road photo taken during some type of emergency (blackout, wildfire, dangerous weather, derailment, nuclear meltdown, etc.
Here is some love from Spain. First a rockslide which cut off the only access to Chistau valley back in February (pic from regional newspaper El Periódico de Aragón):
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Then in April a landslide destroyed several houses in Alcañiz (pic from another regional newspaper, Heraldo de Aragón in this case):
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C9rw33YXYAA7eSP.jpg)
QuoteJuly 29, 2017 Post signs for roads whose names begin and end with the same letter (discarding the type of the road and direction).
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I assume the challenge labeled "July 29" is actually for July 30? July 29 was the recap.
Quote from: 1 on July 30, 2017, 10:59:56 AM
I assume the challenge labeled "July 29" is actually for July 30? July 29 was the recap.
The poster who announced the recap stated that "This serves as the Challenge for today," but that doesn't go with the practice we have established. I don't see how it can serve as the daily challenge itself (use any challenge from this month?). It's also inconsistent with the idea that the last two days of the month will have their own challenges.
QuoteJuly 30, 2017: Use any challenge done on the 30th of any month
Quote from: JJBers on July 30, 2017, 03:41:11 PM
QuoteJuly 30, 2017: Use any challenge done on the 30th of any month
As in any challenge that was issued on the 30th ?
Quote from: US71 on July 30, 2017, 07:16:54 PM
Quote from: JJBers on July 30, 2017, 03:41:11 PM
QuoteJuly 30, 2017: Use any challenge done on the 30th of any month
As in any challenge that was issued on the 30th ?
The one on February 30 was particulalry interesting. ;)
QuoteJuly 30, 2017: Use any challenge done on the 30th of any month
QuoteJuly 30, 2017: Use any challenge done on the 30th of any month
QuoteJuly 30, 2017: Use any challenge done on the 30th of any month
QuoteJuly 30, 2017: Use any challenge done on the 30th of any month
QuoteJuly 30, 2017: Use any challenge done on the 30th of any month
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QuoteJuly 30, 2017: Use any challenge done on the 30th of any month
Quote from: jbnv on July 30, 2017, 12:57:28 PM
Quote from: 1 on July 30, 2017, 10:59:56 AM
I assume the challenge labeled "July 29" is actually for July 30? July 29 was the recap.
The poster who announced the recap stated that "This serves as the Challenge for today," but that doesn't go with the practice we have established. I don't see how it can serve as the daily challenge itself (use any challenge from this month?). It's also inconsistent with the idea that the last two days of the month will have their own challenges.
Hmm? That's precisely the practice I've established, except when somebody sneaks in a different Challenge while I'm typing up the recap. ;-)
I mean, it's never been made official or anything, but I always announce that the recap is its own day's Challenge (typically the 28th or 29th) and that the remaining days will also get their own Challenges. If that seems weird, we could certainly discuss other ways of doing it, but I haven't heard any complaints before now. (The idea, by the way, was to allow at least the first day of the recap to be devoted to revisiting older content, without having another Challenge come in right away and pull the focus, as it were. Unfortunately, that went a bit awry this time...)
Quote from: 1 on July 30, 2017, 10:59:56 AM
I assume the challenge labeled "July 29" is actually for July 30? July 29 was the recap.
Correct; the July 29th Challenge was the recap. The Challenge posted on July 30th was this:
Quote from: JJBers on July 30, 2017, 03:41:11 PM
July 30, 2017: Use any challenge done on the 30th of any month
That's still open, as there hasn't been a qualifying Answer posted for it yet (and it's the 31st by my clock). As soon as one is, it will be closed. (I have a feeling that may not be for a long time...)
QuoteJuly 3, 2017: Road signs with any amount of money on them. Tolls, parking, fines, etc.
Texas Beltway 8 tollbooth:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4198/34933166620_861979bf05_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VdVBod)
Entrance to Holland Tunnel, New Jersey's side (you'll have to click/squint):
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4184/33615482683_e186628910_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Tdu8RD)
On an even higher price level, a speeding ticket menu on CR 714 in Martin County, Florida:
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/657/21594303455_1cea3b1484_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/yUds5P)
QuoteJuly 20, 2017
Challenge: Post nighttime road photos containing impressive city skylines or urban scenery.
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QuotePost nighttime road photos containing impressive city skylines or urban scenery.
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QuoteJuly 21, 2017: In honor of the 48th anniversary of man on the moon, post something with 48 OR post a sign with moon on it
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QuoteDedicated U-turns
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QuoteJuly 3, 2017: Road signs with any amount of money on them. Tolls, parking, fines, etc.
Conshohocken, PA. Choose wisely.
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QuoteJuly 19, 2017: Dedicated U-turns.
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Old US 66 near St Louis
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Osceola, MO "Michigan Left"
Quote from: AsphaltPlanet on July 31, 2017, 11:22:53 AM
QuoteJuly 20, 2017
Challenge: Post nighttime road photos containing impressive city skylines or urban scenery.
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These are road photos? The road's a little tough to spot; you may need to work on your framing... ;-)
Quote from: Mergingtraffic on July 31, 2017, 11:28:47 AM
QuoteJuly 21, 2017: In honor of the 48th anniversary of man on the moon, post something with 48 OR post a sign with moon on it
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Only one photo per Answer is allowed. (And only 3 Answers per post, as well.)
Quote from: empirestate on July 31, 2017, 03:56:59 PM
Quote from: Mergingtraffic on July 31, 2017, 11:28:47 AM
QuoteJuly 21, 2017: In honor of the 48th anniversary of man on the moon, post something with 48 OR post a sign with moon on it
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Only one photo per Answer is allowed. (And only 3 Answers per post, as well.)
You mean one photo of a single sign per post.
-once again, I am still incapacitated at uploading my own photos from my own phone to the computer as of yet, so most of these pictures are crappy screenshots of my pictures on my phone (that I took) from my brother's phone - tl; dr, I apologize for the bad quality of my pictures until things are fixed, which will be ASAP.
QuoteJuly 1, 2017
Challenge: Post signage for lower-tier, state-level signed route systems.
This is from Tennessee Highway 153 Northbound (limited-access) in Chattanooga, TN: (showcasing two of Tennessee's Secondary State Highways (17 & 317))
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QuoteJuly 5, 2017: You can see the road you're on for more than 1 mile ahead.
After scrolling through the many consecutive pictures (and videos) I took in this area of my camera roll on my trip to Charleston, South Carolina, it appears that right here, among the rolling hills along the newly widened stretch of Interstate 26 east of Columbia, you can see approximately close to two miles ahead of you. This is verified by the fact that this particular picture is taken right at Mile Marker 121, and the amount of road you can see ahead of you right here measures out to about all the way to Mile Marker 123. Here is the photo:
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(on I-26 Eastbound at Mile Marker 121 - SC)
QuoteJuly 7, 2017
Challenge: Post a modern-day road scene that you feel is "timeless", like it could have been taken 50-60 years ago, in the Golden Age of highway travel.
Being inspired by Eth's black-and-white filtered road photo on Page 73, here is my similarly filtered photo as my contribution for this challenge:
Georgia Highway 369 Westbound over Lake Lanier near Gainesville, Georgia (from my trip there in April 2017), on the old, cantilever truss bridge (Browns Bridge), which will soon be taken down.
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QuoteJuly 5, 2017: You can see the road you're on for more than 1 mile ahead.
MN-112 at its eastern terminus, looking west.
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QuoteJuly 5, 2017: You can see the road you're on for more than 1 mile ahead.
US 30 eastbound near Buckstown, PA - This stretch of US 30 is called the Seven Mile Stretch and it begins just east of the entrance of the Flight 93 National Memorial.
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US 30 - east of Stoystown, PA (7 Mile Stretch) (https://flic.kr/p/g1MHUg) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Quote from: JJBers on July 31, 2017, 04:01:51 PM
Quote from: empirestate on July 31, 2017, 03:56:59 PM
Only one photo per Answer is allowed. (And only 3 Answers per post, as well.)
You mean one photo of a single sign per post.
If the sign is the answer to the Challenge, yes–well, one photo of
each single sign, in that case. But not all Challenges ask for signs.
QuoteJuly 10, 2017: Numbers 1000+ on road signs, in as many different formats as possible, e.g. route number, distance in miles, distance in feet, house number, AM radio station, weight limit in pounds, population sign, elevation sign, etc. Try to get as many different types as possible.
It's a little hard to see, but the "ROAD WORK 1500 FT" sign on the left - this is off of Interstate 75 Southbound in Georgia right before Exit 326 (Carbondale Road), which is undergoing a major overhaul:
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QuoteJuly 27, 2017: BGS's listing two control cities in one single direction along one particular road. BGS must include a cardinal direction; no twin-cities or multiplexes.
Here, Interstate 24 travels northwest and serves both the control cities Chattanooga and Nashville. This sign is off of Interstate 75 Northbound just north of the GA/TN border, at the US 41/US 76 interchange:
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QuoteJuly 15, 2017: Post an exit sign ending with a 5 or 0.
This is off of Interstate 20 Eastbound in Lexington, South Carolina:
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QuoteJuly 24, 2017: Post road photos containing some reference to the team name of a local high school or college. A reference to the name of the school itself will not suffice--it must reference the name of the team (Spartans, Panthers, Lions, etc.)
At Dalton High School, our mascot is the Catamounts. As a result, there are a few roads in town that have cat paws painted on the pavement, including on the parking lot outside the actual high school. Here is one example, looking on Manly Street Westbound (Dalton, GA) right past the intersection with W. Waugh Street:
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Here is another example, looking on Cappes Street Northbound right at our home football field (it being on the right): - unlike the first photo in this post, the two nexts ones are not taken by me - rather, they are screenshots from Google Maps because I did not happen to have pictures of Cappes St. in my personal collection.
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(Google Maps Street View)
since the last photo has
horrendous quality, here is an alternative view of the exact same thing, except this shot is from Google Maps Satellite:
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QuoteJuly 15, 2017: Post an exit sign ending with a 5 or 0.
This is off of the newly widened section of Interstate 26 southeast of Columbia, S.C.: (this is I-26 Eastbound)
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This is off of I-26 Eastbound, northwest of Charleston, S.C. (but still in the metro area):
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This is off of Interstate 575 Southbound in Canton, Georgia:
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Did I miss today's? I don't see one. Well if that's the case:
Quote8/1 Post a photo of button copy with a non-reflective background!
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Quote8/1 Post a photo of button copy with a non-reflective background!
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Quote from: Mergingtraffic on August 01, 2017, 12:54:54 PM
Did I miss today's? I don't see one. Well if that's the case:
Quote8/1 Post a photo of button copy with a non-reflective background!
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Half-credit awarded...your car is reflecting part of it. :sombrero:
Many photos of the stuff, but one of my favorites is this light/dark combo outside SFO on US 101:
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The rare spot of it between Boynton Beach and Boca Raton on I-95:
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Texas has some scattered bits of button copy along US 83 in the Rio Grande Valley:
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Quote8/1 Post a photo of button copy with a non-reflective background!
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Quote8/1 Post a photo of button copy with a non-reflective background!
Although it appears the route marker has been replaced w/ a reflective sign, the rest of this sign (in Bellaire, OH) remains button copy...
Hopefully this still counts...
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OH Route 7 Button Copy Sign - Bellaire, OH (https://flic.kr/p/K2qXSu) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
QuoteAugust 2nd Challenge ---> Post pictures of signage, or anything else road-related, where the focus of the photo just barely fits in the shot enough to allow you to make out exactly what it is:
My contribution is from my trip to Charleston, SC this year at the beginning of June. This picture was taken on Interstate 20 Eastbound in South Carolina, just outside Augusta, Georgia:
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(NOTE: this picture is much more coherent on my phone, but I am currently incapacitated at uploading any raw photos from it, so this is a picture of my picture, which was taken on my brother's phone - as a result, if you have
any trouble seeing the sign, it says EXIT 11: Bettis Academy Road; Graniteville)
QuoteAugust 2nd Challenge ---> Post pictures of signage, or anything else road-related, where the focus of the photo just barely fits in the shot enough to allow you to make out exactly what it is:
Here's an angled shot of the Welcome to Arkansas sign on AR 21.
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An angled shot of the sign for Lancaster Road in Kitchener, ON at the Bridge St roundabout
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A very blurry shot of a sign for Lake Rosseau on Highway 141 (near Rosseau, ON)
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Not only is it blurry, but 1 second later and it would be offscreen.
A sign that reads Exit 15 I-83 Business S George Street One Mile. I had do some fiddling with the picture to try and get it as legible as possible, as the sun's glare happened to be strong.
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QuoteAugust 2nd Challenge ---> Post pictures of signage, or anything else road-related, where the focus of the photo just barely fits in the shot enough to allow you to make out exactly what it is:
Technically, any photo I take that would fit this description would most likely be discarded because it wouldn't survive the editing process. That's because my photos start out like this (unmodified apart from resizing):
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That blue-and-black object on the right side is my dashboard phone mount, which is sometimes within the lens' view. Before posting a photo, I first rotate it clockwise by about 4 degrees to account for the curved dashboard it's mounted on, and then crop out the phone mount, dashboard, and hood. When I do that, though, I try to maintain the original 16:9 aspect ratio if at all possible. And so, given that restriction, the final product...
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just barely gets both signs in the frame.
QuoteAugust 2nd Challenge ---> Post pictures of signage, or anything else road-related, where the focus of the photo just barely fits in the shot enough to allow you to make out exactly what it is:
I-76 and PA 291 BGSs along the ramp for I-95 Exit 13 near Philadelphia Int'l Airport...
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I-95 Exit 13 (PA Route 291, To I-76) - Philadelphia, PA (https://flic.kr/p/cCz1nL) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
I-95 at I-10 in Jacksonville, FL...
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I-95 @ I-10 (https://flic.kr/p/bzPPiQ) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
QuoteAugust 2nd Challenge ---> Post pictures of signage, or anything else road-related, where the focus of the photo just barely fits in the shot enough to allow you to make out exactly what it is:
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Drusilla Ln at Jefferson Hwy (https://flic.kr/p/JFixX7) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
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LA 16/450 Intersection (https://flic.kr/p/LpBnkF) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
I wasn't focusing on the signs in this picture, and thank goodness I got as much as I did.
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Traffic Lights in Verona, Wisconsin (https://flic.kr/p/4y6QE5) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
QuoteAugust 3, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of traffic signal arrow aspects other than left, right or straight through.
Also excluded are single aspect lane use signals, which typically display a down arrow (or an X).
Here's a diagonal downward left arrow in Westchester County, NY:
GSV: https://goo.gl/maps/K6fyrzjFugS2
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QuoteAugust 3, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of traffic signal arrow aspects other than left, right or straight through.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4297/35214232913_ae8136e19e_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VDL9AM)U-turn arrow on NH 125 in Plaistow, NH (https://flic.kr/p/VDL9AM) by <name removed> (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hotdogpi/), on Flickr
U-turn.
QuoteAugust 3, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of traffic signal arrow aspects other than left, right or straight through.
The only U-turn signal I have ever seen in Illinois, just unveiled this year. On US30 eastbound approaching I-55.
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IL-US30-I-55AV (https://flic.kr/p/WUkD1r) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Just noticed that the reverse direction of my example is also very slightly angled diagonally upward, which I'm quite sure is intentional:
https://goo.gl/maps/ofvm5e7jAD22
Quote from: paulthemapguy on August 03, 2017, 02:53:59 PM
QuoteAugust 3, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of traffic signal arrow aspects other than left, right or straight through.
The only U-turn signal I have ever seen in Illinois, just unveiled this year. On US30 eastbound approaching I-55.
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IL-US30-I-55AV (https://flic.kr/p/WUkD1r) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
While I don't have a picture, there is also a U-turn signal on US-12 Southbound somewhere north of Lake-Cook Road.
I forgot exactly where though, haven't been up there recently. :-P Intersection of 12 and Honey Lake Rd in Lake Zurich. (https://goo.gl/maps/a4yhhPwM9By)
QuoteAugust 4, 2017
Challenge: Post a road photo taken at sunset or sunrise.
QuoteAugust 4, 2017
Challenge: Post a road photo taken at sunset or sunrise.
This was taken around sunset on Shirley Avenue in Kitchener, ON. I really need to take new photos of the area now that its been realigned.
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Quote from: empirestate on August 04, 2017, 11:47:25 PM
QuoteAugust 4, 2017
Challenge: Post a road photo taken at sunset or sunrise.
Lol nice touch with the late challenge.
I failed entirely to give myself enough time to complete this day trip to southwest Wisconsin. This is one of the consequences of that failure...the WI-191 photo I intended to take didn't occur until the sky was completely dark. Now I have to go back to Platteville.
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WI-133-080SW (https://flic.kr/p/LThub3) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteAugust 5, 2017: Non-existent places, whether serious or not.
First one from alpsroads, showing the nonexistent Ripton, MA:
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Link to page (http://www.alpsroads.net/roads/ma/leverett/)
Quote from: alpsroads.netWelcome to Ripton, MA, 27 miles from here and everywhere else because there IS no Ripton, MA. The town was invented by a UMass professor as a protest against Boston's ignorance of Western Massachusetts issues (and funding, especially). The hoax was so convincing, Ripton was written into state legislation and received funding - luckily, the perpetrator being an honest professor, taxpayers' money was not wasted on helping Ripton citizens continue to not exist. This sign was not erected by the state in their ignorance, but by locals in their knowledge as a humorous poke at the east for anyone in on the joke.
And my own photo, showing the nonexistent Convenient, MD:
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QuoteAugust 5, 2017: Non-existent places, whether serious or not.
Pic by miumiuwonwon on Skyscrapercity. Bielefeld, Germany doesn't exist...
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Or at least it is said not to exist. Actually the city exists, but it is so little known a satire of conspiracy theories (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bielefeld_Conspiracy) arose a couple decades ago pretending that the city doesn't exist.
And if that doesn't count, another pic by the same person shows the allmighty city of Ausfahrt :sombrero:.
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QuoteAugust 4, 2017
Challenge: Post a road photo taken at sunset or sunrise.
What a timely challenge! I happen to have done some roadgeeking at dawn this past week. Truck US 1/US 9 southbound in New Jersey:
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QuoteAugust 4, 2017
Challenge: Post a road photo taken at sunset or sunrise.
I-70 westbound near Yukon, PA...
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4069/4488913310_b3bb54b617_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/7QERx5)
Westward Bound (https://flic.kr/p/7QERx5) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Quote from: dgolub on August 05, 2017, 08:54:41 AM
QuoteAugust 4, 2017
Challenge: Post a road photo taken at sunset or sunrise.
What a timely challenge! I happen to have done some roadgeeking at dawn this past week. Truck US 1/US 9 southbound in New Jersey:
But alas, not a timely answer...a couple of people did slip in some responses, so the August 4th Challenge shut down at midnight, as usual.
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Quote from: empirestate on August 05, 2017, 04:52:45 PM
But alas, not a timely answer...a couple of people did slip in some responses, so the August 4th Challenge shut down at midnight, as usual.
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Midnight which time zone? Midnight is occurring in less than half a hour for me, and I'm in CEST (UTC+2), although for the purposes of this forum I've adopted a time six hours behind my local time (which most of the year is the same as Eastern, but is Central for about a month, both for a hour and neither one for another, a byproduct of using different DST rules).
Quote from: CNGL-Leudimin on August 05, 2017, 05:37:58 PM
Quote from: empirestate on August 05, 2017, 04:52:45 PM
But alas, not a timely answer...a couple of people did slip in some responses, so the August 4th Challenge shut down at midnight, as usual.
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Midnight which time zone? Midnight is occurring in less than half a hour for me, and I'm in CEST (UTC+2), although for the purposes of this forum I've adopted a time six hours behind my local time (which most of the year is the same as Eastern, but is Central for about a month, both for a hour and neither one for another, a byproduct of using different DST rules).
Your own time zone. This means that some in California can still post a valid photo if it is barely past midnight where I live. However, 8:54 AM and 2:35 PM (EST)? They were definitely posting on August 5, not August 4, so the responses were invalid.
So, in a few minutes I could post a new challenge. But as I've said I use my own forum time, which means the calendar day doesn't roll over until it's 6:00 a.m. CET/CEST (depending if DST is in force or not).
Anyway, I remember Today's challenge (I've already contributed the German autobahn exit, "Ausfahrt", above):
QuoteAugust 5, 2017: Non-existent places, whether serious or not.
QuoteAugust 6, 2017: Post pictures of highways running beside water:
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http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/ON/hwy_30-39_images/35_cl_163-75_north_Oct11_24x16.jpg
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http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/CA/CA/1/CA1_cl_Monterey-27-5_north_Nov13_24x16.jpg
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http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/ON/hwy_11_images/11_cl_458_south_24x16.jpg
QuoteAugust 6, 2017: Post pictures of highways running beside water:
TCH 16 near Guernsey, SK
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QC 148 in Fort Coulonge along the Coulonge River
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Highway 60 in (or around) Alongquin Park in Ontario
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QuoteAugust 6, 2017: Post pictures of highways running beside water:
RIP M-107
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A couple shots from IL-100 northbound along the Mississippi River:
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QuoteAugust 6, 2017: Post pictures of highways running beside water:
WI-35 along the Mississippi River in Crawford County.
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WI-035NVO (https://flic.kr/p/MQUi28) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
IL-2 along the Rock River in Ogle County.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4206/35292474322_dbd4dfc196_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VLFa3A)
IL-002VNQ (https://flic.kr/p/VLFa3A) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
I-10 crossing the Mobile Bay Causeway on the east side of Mobile, AL.
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AL-I-10X027Zspeed (https://flic.kr/p/NV52yy) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteAugust 6, 2017: Post pictures of highways running beside water:
The Mohawk River with The New York Thruway (left/south side of the river) and New York 5 (right/north side) looking mostly west, with Amsterdam and the New York 30 bridge also visible. Taken February 11, 2005, from a Southwest flight shortly after takeoff from ALB bound for MCO.
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QuoteAugust 6, 2017: Post pictures of highways running beside water:
NY 9A (Henry Hudson Pkwy) along the Hudson River in NYC
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George Washington Bridge (https://flic.kr/p/5mdkgy) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
PA 150 along Spring Creek in Bellefonte
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3005/2976273940_9abd2ec6f4_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/5x1bxW)
Spring Creek (https://flic.kr/p/5x1bxW) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
I-376 along the Monongahela River in Pittsburgh, PA
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8717/16899934445_dfdf38400b_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rKozJ6)
Interstate 376 - Pittsburgh, PA (https://flic.kr/p/rKozJ6) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Quote from: 1 on August 05, 2017, 05:48:44 PM
Quote from: CNGL-Leudimin on August 05, 2017, 05:37:58 PM
Quote from: empirestate on August 05, 2017, 04:52:45 PM
But alas, not a timely answer...a couple of people did slip in some responses, so the August 4th Challenge shut down at midnight, as usual.
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Midnight which time zone? Midnight is occurring in less than half a hour for me, and I'm in CEST (UTC+2), although for the purposes of this forum I've adopted a time six hours behind my local time (which most of the year is the same as Eastern, but is Central for about a month, both for a hour and neither one for another, a byproduct of using different DST rules).
Your own time zone. This means that some in California can still post a valid photo if it is barely past midnight where I live. However, 8:54 AM and 2:35 PM (EST)? They were definitely posting on August 5, not August 4, so the responses were invalid.
Right, it's according to your own time zone–that is, whichever one you use for forum purposes. That's intentional, so that we can squeeze a little more out of each day.
QuoteAugust 7, 2017: A junction with two routes with the same signed cardinal direction, but go in two opposite directions.
West MN-23 continues left, West MN-18 begins to the right.
(https://i.imgur.com/014Xls4.jpg)
QuoteAugust 7, 2017: A junction with two routes with the same signed cardinal direction, but go in two opposite directions.
GA 92 north to the left, GA 70 north to the right:
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QuoteAugust 7, 2017: A junction with two routes with the same signed cardinal direction, but go in two opposite directions.
North is both left and right here in Indian Lake, New York. April 25, 2009.
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QuoteAugust 7, 2017: A junction with two routes with the same signed cardinal direction, but go in two opposite directions.
Going left or right will take you
ouest (roundabout in Magog, QC)
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Staying left or right will take you
east/est (in Ottawa, ON)
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Quote from: 7/8 on August 07, 2017, 11:03:05 AM
QuoteAugust 7, 2017: A junction with two routes with the same signed cardinal direction, but go in two opposite directions.
Going straight or right will take you est (roundabout in Magog, QC)
Going left or straight will take you sud (roundabout in Wakefield, QC)
I should've probably specified that I meant
directly opposite directions, ie 180°.
Quote from: jmd41280 on August 06, 2017, 04:06:30 PM
I-376 along the Monongahela River in Pittsburgh, PA
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8717/16899934445_dfdf38400b_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rKozJ6)
Interstate 376 - Pittsburgh, PA (https://flic.kr/p/rKozJ6) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
I love this photo. It is amazing all the feats of engineering, the planning, etc. that went into what we see here.
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on August 07, 2017, 11:08:58 AM
Quote from: 7/8 on August 07, 2017, 11:03:05 AM
QuoteAugust 7, 2017: A junction with two routes with the same signed cardinal direction, but go in two opposite directions.
Going straight or right will take you est (roundabout in Magog, QC)
Going left or straight will take you sud (roundabout in Wakefield, QC)
I should've probably specified that I meant directly opposite directions, ie 180°.
Oops, well I changed the first photo to another nearby roundabout and deleted the second one.
QuoteAugust 7, 2017: A junction with two routes with the same signed cardinal direction, but go in two opposite directions.
I'm glad I snuck this photo out the passenger's side window as my buddy was driving. This is across the river from Huntington, WV.
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5615/29662862933_62d600e4b9_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MccVHg)
OH-007-527SE (https://flic.kr/p/MccVHg) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Rising Sun, Indiana
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IN-056-262S (https://flic.kr/p/QT5ZHG) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Southwestern Wisconsin at civil twilight...leading to a sub-par photo
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WI-130-133S (https://flic.kr/p/MMJq8w) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteAugust 7, 2017: A junction with two routes with the same signed cardinal direction, but go in two opposite directions.
CT 53 northbound where it ends at CT 37 and CT 39:
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QuoteAugust 8th, 2017: Post photos of road signs using serif fonts.
The end of Huron CR 17 at CR 15 in Kinburn, ON
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Lakeshore, ON (on the 401)
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Erin, ON
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QuoteAugust 8th, 2017: Post photos of road signs using serif fonts.
Ben & Jerry's parking lot:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4133/35734936906_e858c62e6b_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WrLTKQ)Ben & Jerry's "One Way" sign with Ben & Jerry's font (https://flic.kr/p/WrLTKQ) by a local cow (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hotdogpi/), on Flickr
Quote from: dgolub on August 08, 2017, 07:19:05 PM
QuoteAugust 7, 2017: A junction with two routes with the same signed cardinal direction, but go in two opposite directions.
CT 53 northbound where it ends at CT 37 and CT 39:
Today's August 8th, not August 7th.
Quote from: empirestate on August 08, 2017, 10:35:27 PM
Quote from: dgolub on August 08, 2017, 07:19:05 PM
QuoteAugust 7, 2017: A junction with two routes with the same signed cardinal direction, but go in two opposite directions.
CT 53 northbound where it ends at CT 37 and CT 39:
Today's August 8th, not August 7th.
My apologies. My Internet was broken for a couple of days, so I was behind schedule.
Quote from: dgolub on August 09, 2017, 08:29:51 AM
Quote from: empirestate on August 08, 2017, 10:35:27 PM
Quote from: dgolub on August 08, 2017, 07:19:05 PM
QuoteAugust 7, 2017: A junction with two routes with the same signed cardinal direction, but go in two opposite directions.
CT 53 northbound where it ends at CT 37 and CT 39:
Today's August 8th, not August 7th.
My apologies. My Internet was broken for a couple of days, so I was behind schedule.
'S alright. :-) There are still several dates open where no Challenge was posted, if you've just got a one-off to throw out there.
Oh, and speaking of dates still open...
QuoteMay 8, 2017
Challenge: Barack Obama
Next up: Donald Trump
https://goo.gl/maps/Wdw7jPY4ZZ22
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August 9, 2017: Today is 8/9/17. 8+9=17. Post a picture of three route signs in which two of them add up to the third.
Quote from: jbnv on August 09, 2017, 03:17:55 PM
August 9, 2017: Today is 8/9/17. 8+9=17. Post a picture of three route signs in which two of them add up to the third.
Amazed that I found 3 of these. It helps to look for smaller numbers first.
39 + 51 = 90
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IL-I-39-I-90S (https://flic.kr/p/MxwZdx) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
13 + 22 = 35
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/464/32826025426_8e952bc4d0_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/S1HXHC)
IN-022-013N (https://flic.kr/p/S1HXHC) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
4 + 35 = 39
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8364/29272516873_952f7352dc_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LAHiqM)
IN-US35-002 (https://flic.kr/p/LAHiqM) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteAugust 10, 2017
Challenge: Post groups of route shields in which the digits of 2 (or more) of them combine in the same order as the digits of the third.
For example: a sign showing shields for routes 12, 3, and 123. Route type doesn't matter, but arrangement does–they have to read in the same order. (So you couldn't use a photo of routes 3, 12 and 123. But you could use routes 1, 2, 3 and 123.)
QuoteMay 10, 2017
Challenge: Donald Trump
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Quote from: empirestate on August 10, 2017, 01:32:18 AM
August 10, 2017
Challenge: Post groups of route shields in which the digits of 2 (or more) of them combine in the same order as the digits of the third.
Lol I just posted this same photo 3 days ago. It's the perfect example of this, since OH-527 was numbered because of its connection to US52 and OH-7. I think there are a few more examples of this across America, where a 3 digit number is specifically chosen based on the two highways it connects. 52 - 7 - 527
Quote from: paulthemapguy on August 07, 2017, 03:13:39 PM
QuoteAugust 7, 2017: A junction with two routes with the same signed cardinal direction, but go in two opposite directions.
I'm glad I snuck this photo out the passenger's side window as my buddy was driving. This is across the river from Huntington, WV.
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5615/29662862933_62d600e4b9_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MccVHg)
OH-007-527SE (https://flic.kr/p/MccVHg) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteAugust 11, 2017: Show signage indicating two routes that end at the same point, coming from different directions.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4320/36325815855_68700aef5e_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XkZitV)
UT-127WT (https://flic.kr/p/XkZitV) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Louisiana doesn't use END or BEGIN shields and these signs don't have directional tabs, but here are 3 termini. 182 is the thru route. 311 and 312 begin to the right and 3197 begins ahead.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170811/875972e6cf7b4d0ef632e8160c247220.jpg)
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QuoteAugust 11, 2017: Show signage indicating two routes that end at the same point, coming from different directions.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7551/15374539883_3a92220912_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/pqAx4R)
US 51, LA 1065/1063 Route Signs (https://flic.kr/p/pqAx4R) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
This interchange (https://www.google.com/maps/@43.1372376,-76.1169664,3a,30.3y,36.9h,95.1t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sLhy7JJ9UjwtiPZg7hSkj4w!2e0) is the southern end of NY 481 and the northern end of I-481. Also, this (https://www.google.com/maps/@43.1123613,-76.2882374,3a,18.1y,326.1h,87.52t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1ss_H-ABhGYOO6fKdLX4DgJA!2e0) sign assembly is technically at the western end of I-690 and the southern end of NY 690. :D
On a more serious note, here's (https://www.google.com/maps/@43.2315962,-76.7310986,3a,30.3y,120.04h,86.47t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1stLwcyI9MWOmfuEaJ7FszkA!2e0) NY 104A and NY 370 at NY 104. NY 370 is signed east-west, but the signs for it on NY 104 indicate that the route heads south. It technically does, but not for long.
I'm not sure if this one counts, but I'll include it anyway:
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Credit: New York Routes (http://newyorkroutes.net/jct/690.htm)
This is the northern terminus of both NY 690 and NY 631, but NY 631 is aligned east-west at this point. The photo is looking north from NY 690.
QuoteAugust 11, 2017: Show signage indicating two routes that end at the same point, coming from different directions.
Western terminus of NY 105 at NY 106:
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QuoteAugust 11, 2017: Show signage indicating two routes that end at the same point, coming from different directions.
Highways 41 and 148 end at the same intersection in Pembroke, ON
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Quote from: paulthemapguy on August 11, 2017, 12:04:47 PM
QuoteAugust 11, 2017: Show signage indicating two routes that end at the same point, coming from different directions.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4320/36325815855_68700aef5e_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XkZitV)
UT-127WT (https://flic.kr/p/XkZitV) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
That one actually has an interesting story. Originally, 127 ran straight through this intersection, across the Great Salt Lake causeway. The causeway was flooded and destroyed when the lake rose in the 1980s. When the lake levels dropped, Davis County rebuilt the causeway, and currently maintains it as a toll road. So it's no longer a state highway, and 127 was truncated back.
August 12, 2017: Post signs directing to a United States state's capitol building or campus.
This challenge will remain open until all 50 states have been posted. After August 12, 2017, only unposted states can be posted. (On August 12, 2017, and in any recap in which August 12, 2017, is allowed, signs for any state can be posted.)
Louisiana:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4241/35326629121_868ef01cf9_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VPGd5r)
Capitol Access (https://flic.kr/p/VPGd5r) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
Florida:
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5626/30481173890_526bd3e5a8_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NrvZ3S)
US 27 Exit (https://flic.kr/p/NrvZ3S) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
Quote from: jbnv on August 12, 2017, 09:11:28 AM
August 12, 2017: Post signs directing to a United States state's capitol building or campus.
Tennessee. From I-65. July 18, 2007.
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Connecticut. From I-91. April 27, 2012.
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Oklahoma. From I-40. July 1, 2013.
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Quote from: jbnv on August 12, 2017, 09:11:28 AM
August 12, 2017: Post signs directing to a United States state's capitol building or campus.
I have pictures of a few literal state capitol buildings, but hardly any highways signs for them.
Here's a sign from TN
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4398/36356484842_685a14ba45_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XoGuiy)
IMG_6693 (https://flic.kr/p/XoGuiy) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
I don't think Alaska is ever going to happen since Juneau hardly relies on highways...
Quote from: paulthemapguy on August 12, 2017, 01:37:38 PM
Quote from: jbnv on August 12, 2017, 09:11:28 AM
August 12, 2017: Post signs directing to a United States state's capitol building or campus.
This challenge will remain open until all 50 states have been posted. After August 12, 2017, only unposted states can be posted. (On August 12, 2017, and in any recap in which August 12, 2017, is allowed, signs for any state can be posted.)
I don't think Alaska is ever going to happen since Juneau hardly relies on highways...
The challenge doesn't say anything about highways or BGSs. At any rate, the challenge will remain open until someone finds and posts one.
Quote from: dgolub on August 11, 2017, 07:10:05 PM
QuoteAugust 11, 2017: Show signage indicating two routes that end at the same point, coming from different directions.
Western terminus of NY 105 at NY 106:
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Oh, how I wish this wasn't true.
:no:
Quote from: jbnv on August 12, 2017, 09:11:28 AM
August 12, 2017: Post signs directing to a United States state's capitol building or campus.
I didn't have time to venture far from the ferry terminal during my very brief and only visit to Juneau, so I'll offer this as a "not exactly what we were looking for" and hope someone else who's been to the city center and capitol area can do better.
This is right outside the ferry terminal. June 23, 2001.
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Quote from: Jim on August 12, 2017, 03:05:34 PM
Quote from: jbnv on August 12, 2017, 09:11:28 AM
August 12, 2017: Post signs directing to a United States state's capitol building or campus.
I didn't have time to venture far from the ferry terminal during my very brief and only visit to Juneau, so I'll offer this as a "not exactly what we were looking for" and hope someone else who's been to the city center and capitol area can do better.
This is right outside the ferry terminal. June 23, 2001.
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This doesn't count.
Quote from: D-Dey65 on August 12, 2017, 02:44:02 PM
Quote from: dgolub on August 11, 2017, 07:10:05 PM
QuoteAugust 11, 2017: Show signage indicating two routes that end at the same point, coming from different directions.
Western terminus of NY 105 at NY 106:
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Oh, how I wish this wasn't true.
:no:
You mean that they should extend NY 106 down Newbridge Road again to Merrick Road (CR 27)? Yes, totally agreed. Also, reinstate NY 27A on Merrick Road.
QuoteAugust 13, 2017: Your own road photos taken in August 2017 that have not yet been uploaded to this forum.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4403/35564897933_705a1458a7_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WbKp6p)Old NH 28 sign in Derry (https://flic.kr/p/WbKp6p) by <name removed> (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hotdogpi/), on Flickr
Just wondering, is this sign above actually old enough to be a "good" sign?
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4406/36205009052_eba98d0d9e_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Xaj8Q1)"One way enter", Derry NH (https://flic.kr/p/Xaj8Q1) by <name removed> (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hotdogpi/), on Flickr
How common is "One Way Enter"? I saw two in Derry, NH, but I haven't seen any anywhere else.
QuoteAugust 13, 2017: Your own road photos taken in August 2017 that have not yet been uploaded to this forum.
These are all from August 2nd.
The first westbound MN-36 marker after crossing the new St. Croix River bridge, taken at the dedication ceremony.
(https://i.imgur.com/Ku8Dt3o.jpg)
Dual FYAs being used at Greely St/Oakgreen Ave and MN-36.
(https://i.imgur.com/hOr2Xto.jpg)
A rare state-named I-394 shield being used for a detour on I-35W in Minneapolis.
(https://i.imgur.com/YsHpEld.png)
Quote from: jbnv on August 12, 2017, 09:11:28 AM
August 12, 2017: Post signs directing to a United States state's capitol building or campus.
This challenge will remain open until all 50 states have been posted. After August 12, 2017, only unposted states can be posted. (On August 12, 2017, and in any recap in which August 12, 2017, is allowed, signs for any state can be posted.)
The following states have been posted so far: CT, FL, LA, OK, TN.
QuoteAugust 13, 2017: Your own road photos taken in August 2017 that have not yet been uploaded to this forum.
Some random recent photos from the last two weeks:
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http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/ON/Regions/Durham/2/Durham2_cl_44-9_north_Aug17_24x16.jpg
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http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/ON/hwy_17_images/17_cl_1614-5_west_Aug17_24x16.jpg
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http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/ON/hwy_410-427_images/417_cl_184_west_EB_Aug17_24x16.jpg
Quote from: 1 on August 13, 2017, 09:57:37 AM
August 13, 2017: Your own road photos taken in August 2017 that have not yet been uploaded to this forum.
Okay, let's not forget that this is a daily
Challenge–while the intent isn't to be excessively difficult, there should be at least some amount of effort necessary to come up with an Answer. ;-)
Also, don't forget: if you do have a photo sitting around, just itching to be posted somewhere, there are still a few dates in June (4th—8th) whose Challenges were never opened. So you could come up with a Challenge that fits your photo, include it as an Answer, and close out that date. (And if the photo just happens to have been taken on the 30th of a month, you could also use it for the July 30th Challenge, which is also still open.)
Quote from: empirestate on August 13, 2017, 01:38:44 PM
Quote from: 1 on August 13, 2017, 09:57:37 AM
August 13, 2017: Your own road photos taken in August 2017 that have not yet been uploaded to this forum.
Okay, let's not forget that this is a daily Challenge–while the intent isn't to be excessively difficult, there should be at least some amount of effort necessary to come up with an Answer. ;-)
I mean, going out to get a half-decent picture some time during this month takes
some amount of effort. ;-)
Quote from: empirestate on August 13, 2017, 01:38:44 PM
Quote from: 1 on August 13, 2017, 09:57:37 AM
August 13, 2017: Your own road photos taken in August 2017 that have not yet been uploaded to this forum.
Okay, let's not forget that this is a daily Challenge–while the intent isn't to be excessively difficult, there should be at least some amount of effort necessary to come up with an Answer. ;-)
Also, don't forget: if you do have a photo sitting around, just itching to be posted somewhere, there are still a few dates in June (4th—8th) whose Challenges were never opened. So you could come up with a Challenge that fits your photo, include it as an Answer, and close out that date. (And if the photo just happens to have been taken on the 30th of a month, you could also use it for the July 30th Challenge, which is also still open.)
^ While I appreciate the sentiment to keep the spirit of the game in tact, I don't think it's irrelevant to remind everyone that this photo challenge is nothing more than a diversion on the internet. It's just an excuse for people to share their photo collection, and kill time. Let's not get overly serious about the content of the challenges.
Quote from: AsphaltPlanet on August 13, 2017, 02:04:26 PM
Quote from: empirestate on August 13, 2017, 01:38:44 PM
Quote from: 1 on August 13, 2017, 09:57:37 AM
August 13, 2017: Your own road photos taken in August 2017 that have not yet been uploaded to this forum.
Okay, let's not forget that this is a daily Challenge–while the intent isn't to be excessively difficult, there should be at least some amount of effort necessary to come up with an Answer. ;-)
Also, don't forget: if you do have a photo sitting around, just itching to be posted somewhere, there are still a few dates in June (4th—8th) whose Challenges were never opened. So you could come up with a Challenge that fits your photo, include it as an Answer, and close out that date. (And if the photo just happens to have been taken on the 30th of a month, you could also use it for the July 30th Challenge, which is also still open.)
^ While I appreciate the sentiment to keep the spirit of the game in tact, I don't think it's irrelevant to remind everyone that this photo challenge is nothing more than a diversion on the internet. It's just an excuse for people to share their photo collection, and kill time. Let's not get overly serious about the content of the challenges.
Agreed. Hopefully, nothing that gets written in this thread will be mistaken as having any great importance other than for its own sake. Even for the most egregious violation of the rules of this particular game, the penalty amounts to nothing more than me telling you about it. :-)
^ Yeah, fair enough. It really is impressive that this thread has had as much staying power as it has to have had pretty consistent daily challenges since the thread was first launched all these many months ago.
QuoteAugust 13, 2017: Your own road photos taken in August 2017 that have not yet been uploaded to this forum.
These were taken on Perth CR 44 (in southwestern Ontario). I love how the road is lined with trees!
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FloBNcAa.jpg&hash=8a028e2c524b81c6c43925ff522eccf0e62a4c81)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fz0quFkZ.jpg&hash=df1ae9f238354ecc6b476293321b92eec9b27061)
A bit random, but I thought it was cool how faded the Canadian Tire logo was on this truck (taken on the 401)
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QuoteAugust 13, 2017: Your own road photos taken in August 2017 that have not yet been uploaded to this forum.
These photos were taken today...
US 219 north at the beginning of the Meyersdale Bypass in Meyersdale, PA
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4394/35743393753_53243c8023_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WsweFx)
US 219 approaching Meyersdale Bypass (https://flic.kr/p/WsweFx) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
US 40 Alternate westbound near Grantsville, MD
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4419/35743386423_c833f53c6e_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Wswcva)
US 40 Alternate approaching Grantsville, MD (https://flic.kr/p/Wswcva) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
This one is from August 5. It was taken on PA Route 31 eastbound in Mt. Pleasant.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4436/36414580891_005944fa3e_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XtQfez)
Mt. Pleasant, PA (https://flic.kr/p/XtQfez) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
QuoteAugust 13, 2017: Your own road photos taken in August 2017 that have not yet been uploaded to this forum.
Convenient that I just drove to Burlington, IA on Friday, for shiggles.
Here are two routes that I had in my collection of shield cutouts, but I couldn't find originals for. That meant I had to go photograph them again in some capacity. So I did that Friday.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4399/36467938806_c8f10aae55_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XyxHFC)
IL-180-167S (https://flic.kr/p/XyxHFC) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Crossing the Mississippi River eastbound on US34.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4396/36524260715_a84e8c09fe_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XDwoe2)
IA-US34ETA (https://flic.kr/p/XDwoe2) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
And East Peoria, home of the biggest clusterf*ck of highway designations in all of Illinois.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4410/36376037841_60b72c5a25_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XqqGJe)
IL-116-008EEJ (https://flic.kr/p/XqqGJe) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Well, it's after midnight here, so here goes.
QuoteAugust 14, 2017: Post the farthest distance sign you have to a destination you currently or previously lived in.
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Taken on a bus with dirty windows on a gravel road (the distance is km).
QuoteAugust 14, 2017: Post the farthest distance sign you have to a destination you currently or previously lived in.
Niether of these can compare to SignGeek101's example :-D
25 km to Kitchener, ON
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If I stretch the truth and say I'm from "Toronto", like my family does on vacation outside thr province, then I have one with 128 km.
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QuoteAugust 15, 2017: Post exit only tabs that are erroneous, appearing over lanes that aren't exclusive to exiting traffic.
Illinois Tollway has loads of these errors.
I-15 northbound at UT-201...the lane on the left should not be labeled "exit only."
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4326/36168882351_2852e2f2b2_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/X77YBR)
UT-I-15X305N (https://flic.kr/p/X77YBR) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote from: paulthemapguy on August 15, 2017, 09:45:21 AM
I-15 northbound at UT-201...the lane on the left should not be labeled "exit only."
Except that it's clearly over a lane that exits only. If you follow the white line under the sign, you'll end up in the exit.
Quote from: paulthemapguy on August 15, 2017, 09:45:21 AM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4326/36168882351_2852e2f2b2_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/X77YBR)
UT-I-15X305N (https://flic.kr/p/X77YBR) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Sure, but by the time you actually reach the point where the lane in question comes into existence, you can no longer see the sign referencing it, unless you make a habit of craning your neck to look straight up while driving. It may
technically be correct, but it's far less clear than the old way (this practice, as I understand, came into existence with the 2009 MUTCD). Every time I'm on I-285, I see out-of-state drivers not familiar with the actual ramp layout making unnecessary and sometimes dangerous lane changes because of these signs.
Anyway, this is a photo thread, so let's get to the photos.
QuoteAugust 15, 2017: Post exit only tabs that are erroneous, appearing over lanes that aren't exclusive to exiting traffic.
Here's a great example where the road geometry makes it even less clear. There are six lanes on I-285 westbound heading into this interchange. Two lanes "exit only", leaving...five lanes remaining? Not that you'd know that because of the curve.
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At the next interchange, the error is more clear, with the exit only arrow over what is obviously an option lane as, again, two lanes depart from six to leave...five.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fi285w_exit29.jpg&hash=2b2c26248c5021854aba3eab21a08ae384687fd8)
And as for this one...well, this one speaks for itself. (OK, I guess it is an exit only lane for exit 34, but...)
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(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4212/34947579294_95a6840dea_c.jpg)
It used to be exit only but not anymore. I-287 at beginning of I-684. Westchester, NY. (https://flic.kr/p/VfctLA)
Quote from: jbnv on August 15, 2017, 11:11:30 AM
Quote from: paulthemapguy on August 15, 2017, 09:45:21 AM
I-15 northbound at UT-201...the lane on the left should not be labeled "exit only."
Except that it's clearly over a lane that exits only. If you follow the white line under the sign, you'll end up in the exit.
Are we looking at the same picture???
That lane clearly splits.
Here's an identical situation, showing what the sign SHOULD look like. The yellow "only" message should be confined only to the rightmost lane.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4317/35907856910_c3b9a8c6ac_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WH49Rd)
UT-I-15X334N (https://flic.kr/p/WH49Rd) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Just as a heads-up, the Daily Challenge one week from now will be to post road photos taken during a solar eclipse. ;-)
Quote from: paulthemapguy on August 15, 2017, 04:22:11 PM
Quote from: jbnv on August 15, 2017, 11:11:30 AM
Quote from: paulthemapguy on August 15, 2017, 09:45:21 AM
I-15 northbound at UT-201...the lane on the left should not be labeled "exit only."
Except that it's clearly over a lane that exits only. If you follow the white line under the sign, you'll end up in the exit.
Are we looking at the same picture???
That lane clearly splits.
Here's an identical situation, showing what the sign SHOULD look like. The yellow "only" message should be confined only to the rightmost lane.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4317/35907856910_c3b9a8c6ac_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WH49Rd)
UT-I-15X334N (https://flic.kr/p/WH49Rd) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
We discussed this in another thread someplace (can't remember where). As I recall from that thread, jbnv is correct in that if you are under the sign you must exit. It is indeed confusing, especially in areas such as SLC where the new and old sign types are mixed.
QuoteAugust 16, 2017: Road signs with a state name other than the state the photo was taken in.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4422/35778434883_6232005730_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WvBQbX)US 1 with state names as destinations (https://flic.kr/p/WvBQbX) by <name removed> (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hotdogpi/), on Flickr
Taken yesterday. NH and
Maine are used instead of a second city for the destination. (Note that the challenge is state names, so only Maine counts, but one state is enough to qualify.) The sign is in Newburyport, MA.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4215/35605276142_3741220f57_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Wfjm8q)Chicago BGS, taken from a train (https://flic.kr/p/Wfjm8q) by <name removed> (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hotdogpi/), on Flickr
Indiana Toll Rd., in Chicago.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4056/35605285172_3876e0ae75_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WfjoP7)MA 107, should be NH 107 (https://flic.kr/p/WfjoP7) by <name removed> (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hotdogpi/), on Flickr]
The sign is in on I-95 in Massachusetts, but the New Hampshire border is in less than 1 mile. The words "
New Hampshire" appear on the blue sign. The MA 107 is erroneous.
QuoteAugust 16, 2017: Road signs with a state name other than the state the photo was taken in.
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8039/28388045722_f4c4b6f5a4_z.jpg)
I-44 in Missouri
QuoteAugust 16, 2017: Road signs with a state name other than the state the photo was taken in.
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Quote from: empirestate on August 15, 2017, 09:02:59 PM
Just as a heads-up, the Daily Challenge one week from now will be to post road photos taken during a solar eclipse. ;-)
Unless someone beats you to it and posts a different challenge before you do. :bigass:
Quote from: hbelkins on August 16, 2017, 05:50:20 PM
Quote from: empirestate on August 15, 2017, 09:02:59 PM
Just as a heads-up, the Daily Challenge one week from now will be to post road photos taken during a solar eclipse. ;-)
Unless someone beats you to it and posts a different challenge before you do. :bigass:
It could just be a thread of its own, due to its rarity.
Quote from: hbelkins on August 16, 2017, 05:50:20 PM
Quote from: empirestate on August 15, 2017, 09:02:59 PM
Just as a heads-up, the Daily Challenge one week from now will be to post road photos taken during a solar eclipse. ;-)
Unless someone beats you to it and posts a different challenge before you do. :bigass:
Well, if they know what's good for 'em... ;-)
But yeah, it might be a sub-challenge or something like that. I know some people don't care for those, but oh well.
Quote from: empirestate on August 15, 2017, 09:02:59 PM
Just as a heads-up, the Daily Challenge one week from now will be to post road photos taken during a solar eclipse. ;-)
Extra points if you can sync your video to Bonnie Tyler's Total Eclipse of the Heart ;)
Quote from: hbelkins on August 16, 2017, 05:50:20 PM
Quote from: empirestate on August 15, 2017, 09:02:59 PM
Just as a heads-up, the Daily Challenge one week from now will be to post road photos taken during a solar eclipse. ;-)
Unless someone beats you to it and posts a different challenge before you do. :bigass:
As the OP, I think empirestate gets the final say here. ;-)
Quote from: US71 on August 16, 2017, 11:52:45 PM
Quote from: empirestate on August 15, 2017, 09:02:59 PM
Just as a heads-up, the Daily Challenge one week from now will be to post road photos taken during a solar eclipse. ;-)
Extra points if you can sync your video to Bonnie Tyler's Total Eclipse of the Heart ;)
...while driving a Mitsubishi Eclipse.
QuoteAugust 16, 2017: Road signs with a state name other than the state the photo was taken in.
New York Thruway (I-87) northbound at exit 15:
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This sign also features an NJ 17 shield on the New York side of the border.
Quote from: dgolub on August 17, 2017, 08:30:43 AM
QuoteAugust 16, 2017: Road signs with a state name other than the state the photo was taken in.
New York Thruway (I-87) northbound at exit 15:
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This sign also features an NJ 17 shield on the New York side of the border.
Today is the 17th, that Challenge is closed.
QuoteAugust 17, 2017: Show signs, gantries, streetlights, etc, with bird nests on them. Basically anything but a nest in a tree.
I only have GSV for these as I'm not much of a picture taker when on the road.
Here is an eagle's nest on SR-417 just north of the Lake Jessup toll plaza in Sanford, FL. There are several other nests on trees in the area, but this one has been here for years. At times there are huge sticks and branches up there.
https://goo.gl/maps/TDJZxoSmJe12
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Here is one on US 27 just north of SR 60 in Lake Wales, FL. The occupant is even clearly visible. What type of bird is that?
https://goo.gl/maps/uj2LMEXvMU12
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Finally, in Orlando at the corner of Bumby and Robinson, there is a locally-famous birdhouse that has been there forever. When they changed out the light masts several years back, they actually made the effort of putting the birdhouse back. Some people claim there is a camera in it, but that isn't true. Here is a brief backstory (http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2009-12-19/news/0912180236_1_birdhouse-signal-intersection)
QuoteBumby intersection is for the birds -- again
December 19, 2009|By Mark Schlueb, Orlando Sentinel
The Bumby Avenue birdhouse is back.
The simple but storied red-and-white birdhouse that sat atop a traffic signal at Bumby Avenue and Robinson Street since the mid-1940s disappeared several months ago. Neighborhood residents and commuters who had grown attached to it weren't alarmed at first; it had disappeared before for maintenance or replacement. But when it didn't reappear, people feared a beloved -- albeit obscure -- piece of Orlando history was gone for good.
Margaret De Loy, 73, implored the city's traffic-signal technicians to replace it.
"It seemed really important to Margaret that it be brought back," signal chief John Falango said. "She said she'd grown up looking at the birdhouse, and her kids had grown up looking at the birdhouse."
De Loy said the birdhouse's first incarnation was installed about 1945 by one of Falango's predecessors, Aubrey Hickman, a family friend and deacon at De Loy's church. It was his job to clear nests out of the city's traffic lights.
"He felt so bad about it that he went out to his workshop and built a little birdhouse," said De Loy, who lives a few blocks from the intersection. "The birds thought it was wonderful -- they moved in immediately."
It has been occupied ever since, usually by wrens, and replaced every time it has been blown down. The most recent version was donated by a resident after the 2004 hurricanes. This time, signal technician Scott Fulkerson built a new one in his own workshop, just as Hickman did more than 60 years ago. It's patterned after a photograph of the one that disappeared.
"We tried to make it look exactly the same," Falango said.
https://goo.gl/maps/j63PtBVb61u
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Quote from: chays on August 17, 2017, 10:37:56 AM
QuoteAugust 17, 2017: Show signs, gantries, streetlights, etc, with bird nests on them. Basically anything but a nest in a tree.
Here is one on US 27 just north of SR 60 in Lake Wales, FL. The occupant is even clearly visible. What type of bird is that?
https://goo.gl/maps/uj2LMEXvMU12
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Wow, I just so happened to get a picture of that gantry while in Florida two months ago, and keep it through my editing!
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4258/35380012871_95b2d88f05_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VUpPcV)
Florida 60 (https://flic.kr/p/VUpPcV) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
Quote
August 12, 2017: Signs directing to a United States state's capitol building or campus.
I just took this hasty picture of the sign on EB I-235 in Des Moines about twenty minutes ago. I thought it came out better than it really did...
(https://i.imgur.com/RuoJaoh.jpg)
QuoteAugust 18, 2017: Photos of signs treating unnumbered surface roads as highway shields. This can be a state,
county, regional, or other shield with a textual road name printed on it.
"Farmington Road" along IL116 west of Peoria.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4382/36513293365_ba6d915a1a_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XCyb1M)
IL-116-FarmingtonRdWJ (https://flic.kr/p/XCyb1M) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
"Carman Road" along US34 south of Oquawka.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4332/36376542241_83e5b99b47_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XqthEM)
IL-US34-GRRW (https://flic.kr/p/XqthEM) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteAugust 18, 2017: Photos of signs treating unnumbered surface roads as highway shields. This can be a state,
county, regional, or other shield with a textual road name printed on it.
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2518/4200872665_cf38307b36.jpg)
Along old 66 in Illinois
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3047/2528978760_85b251cec3.jpg)
Indian Nation Turnpike in Oklahoma
Quote
August 12, 2017: Signs directing to a United States state's capitol building or campus.
Does this count? Capitol Ave is about five blocks long and, predictably, is named for the state capitol building.
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August 18, 2017: Photos of signs treating unnumbered surface roads as highway shields. This can be a state,
county, regional, or other shield with a textual road name printed on it.
Mansell Rd in Roswell:
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Cullman County labels everything with a number, although this example is near the county line:
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FDOT District 4 does this in some places where state maintenance ends:
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August 18, 2017: Photos of signs treating unnumbered surface roads as highway shields. This can be a state,
county, regional, or other shield with a textual road name printed on it.
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8149/29961271586_c677210ea5_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MDzmd3)
LA 93 Roundabout, Scott (https://flic.kr/p/MDzmd3) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
Quote from: Eth on August 18, 2017, 10:06:37 AM
Quote
August 12, 2017: Signs directing to a United States state's capitol building or campus.
Does this count? Capitol Ave is about five blocks long and, predictably, is named for the state capitol building. <snip>
Well, is it the way to get to the capitol from this point? I'm very hestitant to say that this satisfies the challenge because it's not explicitly clear that this road goes to the capitol. (I could name a road in the middle of nowhere "Capitol Road" just because I feel like it.) I'd really prefer something that flat-out says "State Capitol" or is rather obviously a way to the capitol or its complex (like the Louisiana picture I posted).
Quote from: jbnv on August 18, 2017, 02:59:32 PM
Quote from: Eth on August 18, 2017, 10:06:37 AM
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August 12, 2017: Signs directing to a United States state's capitol building or campus.
Does this count? Capitol Ave is about five blocks long and, predictably, is named for the state capitol building. <snip>
Well, is it the way to get to the capitol from this point? I'm very hestitant to say that this satisfies the challenge because it's not explicitly clear that this road goes to the capitol. (I could name a road in the middle of nowhere "Capitol Road" just because I feel like it.) I'd really prefer something that flat-out says "State Capitol" or is rather obviously a way to the capitol or its complex (like the Louisiana picture I posted).
In this case, yes, it is (https://www.google.com/maps/dir/33.7272573,-84.3933384/Georgia+State+Capitol/@33.737442,-84.4084523,14.47z/data=!4m8!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x0:0xd928e58f72f2d0ab!2m2!1d-84.3881106!2d33.7489937), though I'll admit that it's actually some distance from the interchange itself to Capitol Ave. But I'll leave it up to you as to whether it counts (it's the closest I have, but if it doesn't count, it doesn't count).
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August 18, 2017: Photos of signs treating unnumbered surface roads as highway shields. This can be a state,
county, regional, or other shield with a textual road name printed on it.
North Temple, on the ramp from SLC airport to I-80 east. (https://goo.gl/maps/MxEDkp2BcrJ2)
QuoteAugust 19, 2017: Post photos of signage for HOV lanes or express toll lanes:
I-495 Virigina:
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http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/VA/I/495/I495_VA_dv_47-4_north_May16_24x16.jpg
I-95 in Maryland:
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http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/MD/I/95/I95_MD_dv_60-2_north_Sep16_24x16.jpg
I-15 in Riverside, California:
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http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/CA/I/15/I15_CA_dv_94-8_north_Apr17_24x16.jpg
QuoteAugust 19, 2017: Post photos of signage for HOV lanes or express toll lanes:
I-15 heading north in Salt Lake.
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UT-I-15X322N (https://flic.kr/p/XiTyrV) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteAugust 20, 2017: Post a road photo you took in the pouring rain.
Taken during a downpour in Marshall, IL a month ago.
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IL-001-US40S (https://flic.kr/p/WNJ4uD) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote from: paulthemapguy on August 20, 2017, 02:09:28 AM
QuoteAugust 20, 2017: Post a road photo you took in the pouring rain.
Taken during a downpour in Marshall, IL a month ago.
I see how this is a challenge, given that I avoid taking pictures while it's raining. :-D
Quote from: paulthemapguy on August 20, 2017, 02:09:28 AM
QuoteAugust 20, 2017: Post a road photo you took in the pouring rain.
I too prefer not to take pictures in the rain, but sometimes you're just in a place you don't plan to visit again, and you have to get whatever you can get at the moment.
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/364/31141418213_7d2d4392a3_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PrRUFF)
LA 100 Sign Framed (https://flic.kr/p/PrRUFF) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4279/35059148643_a0ba6bdac0_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Vq4is4)
FL 424 & Orange Cty 424 (https://flic.kr/p/Vq4is4) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4325/35944597682_f4499183d7_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WLisAN)
MS 563 (https://flic.kr/p/WLisAN) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on August 20, 2017, 07:07:29 AM
I see how this is a challenge, given that I avoid taking pictures while it's raining. :-D
Quote from: jbnv on August 20, 2017, 10:59:24 AM
I too prefer not to take pictures in the rain, but sometimes you're just in a place you don't plan to visit again, and you have to get whatever you can get at the moment.
Exactly hahaha :-D Yeah it ought to be a challenge, but if you're 1500 miles away from home and this is your only chance to get the photo, what else are you going to do? :hmmm: Right there with both of you guys.
Quote from: paulthemapguy on August 20, 2017, 01:39:03 PM
Exactly hahaha :-D Yeah it ought to be a challenge, but if you're 1500 miles away from home and this is your only chance to get the photo, what else are you going to do? :hmmm: Right there with both of you guys.
I haven't been more than 500 miles from home for a number of years so I kinda forgot that that might just be a good reason to take the picture.
Rain shorts can be iffy; you either give up a lot of detail, risk rain, seek shelter, or increase danger.
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QuoteAugust 20, 2017: Post a road photo you took in the pouring rain.
I didn't really try to take any photos during the heaviest of the rain, but my Fayette County run last month was a pretty wet one. I think this is probably the "wettest" photo that I kept, along GA 54 in Peachtree City:
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QuoteAugust 20, 2017: Post a road photo you took in the pouring rain.
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This was on I-670 in Columbus, Ohio back in July...
^^^^
This is why I'm glad my camera has a manual focus option. Set it on infinity and the auto focus won't zero in on the rain drops on your windshield.
^ Do any cameras not have a manual focus option?
I generally prefer not to use manual focus as most lenses will focus past infinity for various reasons, and I'd worry about accidentally nudging the focus ring of the camera while not paying attention and ending up with dozens of out of focus shots.
For this case, a much better fix was to simply hold the camera a little bit closer to the windshield, below the minimum focusing distance of the lens, that way the camera isn't physically able to focus on the raindrops on the windshield.
Quote from: AsphaltPlanet on August 20, 2017, 09:35:33 PM
QuoteAugust 20, 2017: Post a road photo you took in the pouring rain.
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I get a few like that, when using a wide focusing range.
Sometimes you can get a neat effect - I still haven't been able to replicate this shot with a DSLR, so it's one of my favorites:
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3584/3467996331_62920c31ac_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/6hsouc)
^ Sometimes the large depth of field of a point and shoot compact camera can really be an asset.
Just to establish it officially...
QuoteAugust 21, 2017: Post road photos taken during a solar eclipse.
QuoteAugust 21, 2017: Post road photos taken during a solar eclipse.
My submission for this is going to be a bit tongue-in-cheek :), since I didn't end up going anywhere due to poor forecasts, but I did get a 95% eclipse here in Des Moines. So, I took a picture of my street during maximum obscuration:
(https://i.imgur.com/mPesS1g.jpg)
Probably a bit difficult to tell from the picture, but it definitely got noticeably dimmer around the time of maximum obscuration. And yes, it was still noticeable even with the cloud over.
Just took this picture during my lunch break. It was early on in the eclipse, so the sun just looks like it lost a little weight :D
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4426/36580892111_2f1ebacc27_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XJwCLp)
IL-US45-US30SF (https://flic.kr/p/XJwCLp) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteAugust 21, 2017: Post road photos taken during a solar eclipse.
Here's the first photo I took after the total eclipse (about 10 minutes after the total eclipse in Nashville). All the speed limits in the Opry Mills area were 24 mph. You can see it looks a little dark out for about 1:40 in the afternoon!
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QuoteAugust 21, 2017: Post road photos taken during a solar eclipse.
Lawrence, KS, was supposed to see about 99.3% coverage at the peak, but I don't think anyone here actually
saw it.
The first photo, taken at 11:40 this morning (right as the eclipse began), is at the corner of Iowa St. (US 59) and 23rd St/Clinton Pkwy. While the eclipse is not in the photo, it does show the clouds that are about to ruin the experience.
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Clouds ruining the experience at the peak (1:06pm). It was dark enough for people to turn on their headlights, and it triggered the streetlights and backlit street blades, as you can make out near the middle of the photo.
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I took this last one walking back to my dorm. It's more clouds with (according to my Google Sky Map app) the eclipse behind it.
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I need to make travel plans for the 2024 eclipse.
QuoteAugust 22, 2017: Post signs for the evacuation routes for natural disasters, such as hurricanes, tsunamis, snow emergencies, and floods.
I've started probably half of the daily challenges in the past week. Maybe I should stop, but it's 11am Eastern. If no one wants to keep these going, that's fine, but I've got challenges backed up my sleeve for days.
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AL-193-163N (https://flic.kr/p/MR6GiL) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteAugust 22, 2017: Post signs for the evacuation routes for natural disasters, such as hurricanes, tsunamis, snow emergencies, and floods.
Evaculane!
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4333/36381665226_d2648f557d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XqVxy7)
Volcano Evacuation Route signs, located around the Seattle/Tacoma area:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4440/35903561564_26494b0528_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WGF8Zw)
Tsunami Evacuation Route sign in El Segundo, California:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1707/26567016955_c1949ae598_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GtCUyt)
QuoteAugust 22, 2017: Post signs for the evacuation routes for natural disasters, such as hurricanes, tsunamis, snow emergencies, and floods.
It doesn't say they have to be real signs or photographs of signs, so here's my crude concept for using the evacuation symbol as a route shield.
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3778/12826960564_f45aa1236b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/kxtwuu)
Guide Sign with Evac (https://flic.kr/p/kxtwuu) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
QuoteAugust 22, 2017: Post signs for the evacuation routes for natural disasters, such as hurricanes, tsunamis, snow emergencies, and floods.
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QuoteAugust 22, 2017: Post signs for the evacuation routes for natural disasters, such as hurricanes, tsunamis, snow emergencies, and floods.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4376/36333821721_e65c867450_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XmGkm6)
Right nearby RI 103A (East Providence)
Quote from: paulthemapguy on August 21, 2017, 10:21:18 AM
Just to establish it officially...
QuoteAugust 21, 2017: Post road photos taken during a solar eclipse.
Thanks. :) I meant this to be for the 22nd, but obviously I didn't get around to it!
iPhone
One more, because it's an old Key(s) Shield:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7580/15641243579_c310917b12_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/pQasMr)
As you can tell, Key Largo hasn't been engulfed by a blue sign yet. Stay tuned and keep it here for the latest sign obscuring warnings.
QuoteAugust 22, 2017: Post sign assemblies that would look much better as unisigns.
That's exactly what I thought when I saw US71's submission from yesterday:
Quote from: US71 on August 22, 2017, 08:19:34 PM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2781/4466319128_2a95c76215_z_d.jpg)
I'll post my own later.
QuoteAugust 22, 2017: Post sign assemblies that would look much better as unisigns.
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Mobile, AL
QuoteAugust 22, 2017: Post sign assemblies that would look much better as unisigns.
Just about anything around Ross Clark Circle in Dothan, AL:
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This assembly in Newtown, PA - it's all out of order, and similar route numbers don't help:
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QuoteAugust 23, 2017: Post sign assemblies that would look much better as unisigns.
Look at this insanity on Camp Street in East Peoria. Pay attention to the second sign assembly in the background to cover all of the routes not mentioned in the foreground. It would be much easier for drivers to read one sign for each direction. Imagine going straight, and having two different signs for which routes you'd be on if you went straight. Put US150 and IL-8 eastbound on one sign!
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IL-116-008EEA1 (https://flic.kr/p/XCytdn) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteAugust 24, 2017: Post road photos that include trains in them
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http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/GA/I/85/I85_GA_dv_MartaTrain_south_Sep16_24x16.jpg
QuoteAugust 24, 2017: Post road photos that include photos of trains in them
Here's a train (behind the Broadway St overpass) going over I-35W as I took a picture of the old Metrodome sign before it was replaced.
(https://i.imgur.com/WYQAvD5.jpg)
Quote from: AsphaltPlanet on August 24, 2017, 08:01:43 AM
QuoteAugust 24, 2017: Post road photos that include photos of trains in them
Port Jervis Line of the Metro-North Railroad, as observed from Torne Valley Road (Rockland CR 95). The bridge over the tracks is NY 59.
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Quote from: dgolub on August 24, 2017, 08:50:04 AM
Quote from: AsphaltPlanet on August 24, 2017, 08:01:43 AM
QuoteAugust 24, 2017: Post road photos that include photos of trains in them
Port Jervis Line of the Metro-North Railroad, as observed from Torne Valley Road (Rockland CR 95). The bridge over the tracks is NY 59.
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That looks more like a train photo that has a road in it. ;-)
iPhone
Also, the challenge was road photos that had photos of trains in them, not just trains in them. This means a photo of a photo.
Quote from: 1 on August 24, 2017, 09:43:19 AM
Also, the challenge was road photos that had photos of trains in them, not just trains in them. This means a photo of a photo.
typo. Hadn't drank my coffee when i started today's challenge. A road photo with a train included in the photo would be a more accurate description of the challenge's intent. I've modified the original post with wording that is more clear.
Quote from: 1 on August 24, 2017, 09:43:19 AM
Also, the challenge was road photos that had photos of trains in them, not just trains in them. This means a photo of a photo.
Hahaha I noticed that too, but didn't want to be pedantic.
QuoteAugust 24, 2017: Post road photos that include photos of trains in them
MoPac Expressway (Texas Loop 1) in Austin:
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/616/31404624724_2a14da00f3_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PR7UNY)
Road Runner in between lanes of travel on I-25 near Santa Fe:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4413/35942064634_accfff7ab8_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WL5tBy)
Colorful train cars alongside the road while about to land in Charlotte:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1507/26171029112_bf312ea54b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FSDnaS)
Quote from: 1 on August 24, 2017, 09:43:19 AM
Also, the challenge was road photos that had photos of trains in them, not just trains in them. This means a photo of a photo.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4373/35946993594_37660ddf27_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WLvJPC)
Here you go
QuoteAugust 24, 2017: Post road photos that include photos of trains in them
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad train crossing over OH 303 in Peninsula...
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8028/7416022652_83a82f21f5_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/cik4aw)
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad - Peninsula, OH (https://flic.kr/p/cik4aw) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
CSX train passing alongside PA 819 in Dawson...
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1629/24703657906_0273183d70_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DCYGQj)
CSX Train - Dawson, PA (https://flic.kr/p/DCYGQj) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
I'll have to see if I got any photos of the Watts Bar nuclear power plant evacuation route signage on Monday. I don't usually play the catch-up games, but I could post a photo of an evacuation route sign taken during the eclipse.
QuoteAugust 24, 2017: Post road photos that include trains in them
My road trip on the prairies was a great opportunity to spot trains!
TCH 1 in the eastern half of Manitoba
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TCH 16 in the eastern half of Saskatchewan
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Here's a late night challenge. Sorry for posting four photos, but I want to make sure I get them all in on time :)
QuoteAugust 25th, 2017: Post photos of either a BGS with three different US route shields, or a sign assembly with three different US route shields.
US 17, 92, and 441 off Florida's Turnpike in Orlando
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US 41, 62, and 72 off I-24 in Tennessee
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US 31W, 31E, and 41 on I-65 in Nashville, TN
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US 25, 42 and 127 on I-275 in Northern KY
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QuoteAugust 25th, 2017: Post photos of either a BGS with three different US route shields, or a sign assembly with three different US route shields.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3153/3059238620_3c92a13645_z_d.jpg)
Texarkana
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2310/2178489057_5588a0bc08_z_d.jpg)
Memphis, TN
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2177/2151176636_20272f4200_z_d.jpg?zz=1)
Sikeston, MO
QuoteAugust 25th, 2017: Post photos of either a BGS with three different US route shields, or a sign assembly with three different US route shields.
Cleveland, OH
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3058/5855009346_64c990070a_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/9Vosi1)
US 6, US 20 & US 42 (https://flic.kr/p/9Vosi1) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Columbia, SC
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8026/6967541294_bda2d53c30_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/bBGthj)
I-26 @ I-77 (https://flic.kr/p/bBGthj) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Lewistown, PA
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7260/7640178582_83fb7f070b_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/cD8UUW)
US 322 approaching US 22 / US 522 split - Lewistown, PA (https://flic.kr/p/cD8UUW) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
QuoteAugust 25th, 2017: Post photos of either a BGS with three different US route shields, or a sign assembly with three different US route shields.
I can't believe I can't find a picture for US12-20-45 around Chicago. But I did scrounge up this:
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5701/30679070335_70b9e8f63e_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NK1fLx)
AL-US278-017-US43M (https://flic.kr/p/NK1fLx) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5710/30065606534_3538f875a9_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MNN6ms)
TN-US412-US31W (https://flic.kr/p/MNN6ms) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5687/30091667654_bf0b0170f9_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MR6Eq7)
AL-US43STNC (https://flic.kr/p/MR6Eq7) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteAugust 25th, 2017: Post photos of either a BGS with three different US route shields, or a sign assembly with three different US route shields.
New Jersey Turnpike (I-95) southbound at the exit for US 1/US 9/US 46, just after coming over the George Washington Bridge:
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QuoteAugust 26, 2017: Roundabout/traffic circle/rotary diagrams.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4413/36316738040_32e7317d4e_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XkbLXS)Portsmouth Traffic Circle from I-95 exit (NH) (https://flic.kr/p/XkbLXS) by <name removed> (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hotdogpi/), on Flickr
The exit not shown (the one I'm coming from) is for I-95, both directions.
QuoteAugust 26, 2017: Roundabout/traffic circle/rotary diagrams.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5519/10619406996_bce5556eab_z_d.jpg)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5039/5871387026_6a0b48aa8b_z_d.jpg)
QuoteAugust 26, 2017: Roundabout/traffic circle/rotary diagrams.
Fort McMurray, Alberta:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7773/27838919954_c038b39e53_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Jq2K1w)
Augusta, Maine:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4257/35015151364_96042e705b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VmaNAh)
QuoteAugust 26, 2017: Roundabout/traffic circle/rotary diagrams.
The rare Iowa roundabout.
(https://i.imgur.com/lBb0vkr.jpg)
New roundabout on US-2 just after crossing into Wisconsin from Minnesota.
(https://i.imgur.com/9cDrBIE.jpg)
QuoteAugust 26, 2017: Roundabout/traffic circle/rotary diagrams.
A new roundabout in Arizona.
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2812/33662014193_f0f8627363_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ThAC44)
AZ-US191-264WSA (https://flic.kr/p/ThAC44) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Near Jeffersonville, IN. One of the few Clearview signs in Indiana.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FgdqUgzy.jpg&hash=03eab6fe4210032470baa1417ab274f55a93f28f)
QuoteAugust 26, 2017: Roundabout/traffic circle/rotary diagrams.
Here's one on GA 70/154:
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QuoteAugust 26, 2017: Roundabout/traffic circle/rotary diagrams.
CT 85/CT 82 (Salem)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4362/35885390834_0aae66457a_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WF51t5)
QuoteAugust 26, 2017: Roundabout/traffic circle/rotary diagrams.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FON%2Fhwy_3-9_images%2F3_cl_11-5_west_Jun14.jpg&hash=9606c4d525e165cfc8c1688d229580c5ca95fb05)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/ON/hwy_3-9_images/3_cl_11-5_west_Jun14_24x16.jpg
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FPQ%2FR%2F148%2FPQ148_cl_147-9_east.jpg&hash=abd35692db5437cec2b7b614a90952b3842a7cc2)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/PQ/R/148/PQ148_cl_147-9_east_lg.jpg
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http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/PQ/R/204/R204_cl_82-05_east_May15_24x16.jpg
QuoteAugust 26, 2017: Roundabout/traffic circle/rotary diagrams.
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8149/29961271586_c677210ea5_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MDzmd3)
LA 93 Roundabout, Scott (https://flic.kr/p/MDzmd3) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5299/29368709203_72bdcb2695_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LKdj4e)
LA 93/98 Roundabout (https://flic.kr/p/LKdj4e) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
QuoteAugust 26, 2017: Roundabout/traffic circle/rotary diagrams.
Here's one coming into Northampton on Massachusetts 9. April 24, 2014.
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QuoteAugust 26, 2017: Roundabout/traffic circle/rotary diagrams.
The double roundabout on Lee Road at southbound US-23 and Whitmore Lake Road (old US-23) east of Brighton, MI. The exit ramp from southbound US-23 isn't shown on the first roundabout since a turn obviously isn't allowed.
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QuoteAugust 26, 2017: Roundabout/traffic circle/rotary diagrams.
Ocean Parkway eastbound at the Wantagh Parkway:
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QuoteAugust 26, 2017: Roundabout/traffic circle/rotary diagrams.
Highways 3 and 19 in Tillsonburg, ON
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A-5 roundabout in Wakefield, QC
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Quote from: paulthemapguy on August 26, 2017, 10:30:09 AM
QuoteAugust 26, 2017: Roundabout/traffic circle/rotary diagrams.
A new roundabout in Arizona.
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2812/33662014193_f0f8627363_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ThAC44)
AZ-US191-264WSA (https://flic.kr/p/ThAC44) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Why would they need to build a roundabout out in the middle of nowhere in the Arizona desert? That seems like a huge waste, even given my dislike of roundabouts/rotaries/traffic circles. There can't be enough traffic there to justify this new construction over a two-way or four-way stop.
Quote from: hbelkins on August 26, 2017, 09:42:25 PM
Why would they need to build a roundabout out in the middle of nowhere in the Arizona desert? That seems like a huge waste, even given my dislike of roundabouts/rotaries/traffic circles. There can't be enough traffic there to justify this new construction over a two-way or four-way stop.
The area wasn't super desolate like a map might lead you to believe. Still not a whole lot of traffic to warrant a roundabout, though. I think the only advantage of this roundabout is that you can go through the intersection without reaching a complete stop. I guess a yield is a bit better than a total stop lol. That's the only positive thing I have to say about it though. Overall it is pretty silly.
QuoteAugust 26, 2017: Roundabout/traffic circle/rotary diagrams.
Also doubles as a rendering of a mystical desert chicken:
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QuoteAugust 27, 2017: Let's see how many Mississippi River bridges we can post. Show us photos of all the engineering marvels that traverse America's mightiest river.
I also propose a motion that we make this a multi-day challenge until we have every bridge covered (south of Minneapolis).
Here's the US34 bridge at Burlington, Iowa, looking east. I have a couple more to add but I'll see if someone else has photos to post of them first (or you can scrounge photos up from my flickr account).
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4389/36356007622_03612129b3_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XoE3rC)
IA-US34X263EC (https://flic.kr/p/XoE3rC) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote from: empirestate on August 26, 2017, 11:54:41 PM
Also doubles as a rendering of a mystical desert chicken:
I imagine a desert chicken is a less-reliable, less-powerful knockoff of a Desert Eagle.
Quote from: paulthemapguy on August 27, 2017, 12:25:01 PM
QuoteAugust 27, 2017: Let's see how many Mississippi River bridges we can post. Show us photos of all the engineering marvels that traverse America's mightiest river.
I also propose a motion that we make this a multi-day challenge until we have every bridge covered (south of Minneapolis).
Here's the old bridge in Keokuk, Iowa, with the current bridge in the background. Taken June 27, 2013.
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QuoteAugust 27, 2017: Let's see how many Mississippi River bridges we can post. Show us photos of all the engineering marvels that traverse America's mightiest river.
I can represent four of the crossings in Louisiana. Granted, my pictures are more of signs on/near the bridges than the bridges themselves.
"New" bridge at Baton Rouge:
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3847/32858871713_372a929feb_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/S4CiLV)
I-10 LA EB ascending the Mississippi River Bridge (https://flic.kr/p/S4CiLV) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
Huey P. Long Bridge at Baton Rouge:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4285/35326623671_8dfe7e5f27_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VPGbst)
Huey Long Bridge (https://flic.kr/p/VPGbst) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
I-310 bridge in St. Charles Parish:
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5338/29491307823_7be04d95fc_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LW3Emx)
I-310 Directional with LA 48 Reassurance Marker (https://flic.kr/p/LW3Emx) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
QuoteAugust 27, 2017: Let's see how many Mississippi River bridges we can post. Show us photos of all the engineering marvels that traverse America's mightiest river.
Dang it, I live nowhere near the Mississippi River, what about the Hudson River?
Quote from: JJBers on August 27, 2017, 03:09:45 PM
QuoteAugust 27, 2017: Let's see how many Mississippi River bridges we can post. Show us photos of all the engineering marvels that traverse America's mightiest river.
Dang it, I live nowhere near the Mississippi River, what about the Hudson River?
I live even further from the Mississippi but I did make one journey over it on I-80 near the Quad Cities.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fmissi.jpg&hash=a7f7cd9e5ddd262d9653e8a00d574ef048431ac2)
QuoteAugust 27, 2017: Let's see how many Mississippi River bridges we can post. Show us photos of all the engineering marvels that traverse America's mightiest river.
A wee bit beyond beginning of eastbound I-72 near Hannibal, MO. Obviously this photo was more for the shields than the bridge, but still...
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QuoteAugust 27, 2017: Let's see how many Mississippi River bridges we can post. Show us photos of all the engineering marvels that traverse America's mightiest river.
The US-60/62 bridge just south of Cairo, IL, at the confluence between the Mississippi and the Ohio:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FON%2FOntroads%2FUS62_MississippiRiver_north_Nov16.jpg&hash=799309a09051db2df411b3b9f0756438f92ca5de)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/ON/Ontroads/US62_MississippiRiver_north_Nov16_24x16.jpg
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http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/ON/Ontroads/US62_MississippiRiver_Side_Nov16_24x16.jpg
QuoteAugust 27, 2017: Let's see how many Mississippi River bridges we can post. Show us photos of all the engineering marvels that traverse America's mightiest river.
(https://www.johnweeks.com/river_mississippi/pics01/mn200x02.jpg)
MN 200's bridge over the real Mississippi River.
QuoteAugust 27, 2017: Let's see how many Mississippi River bridges we can post. Show us photos of all the engineering marvels that traverse America's mightiest river.
The Clark Bridge carries US 67 over the Mississippi in Alton, IL:
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Not the best angle of the Bayview Bridge, which carries US 24 WB over the river in Quincy, IL:
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The Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge in St Louis, on I-70 EB:
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Chester Bridge, Chester, IL:
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I've also got a nice shot of the US 62 bridge in Cairo, IL, but it was already posted. I may have one or two more but I'll limit my post to 4 for now.
Quote from: wanderer2575 on August 27, 2017, 04:04:01 PM
QuoteAugust 27, 2017: Let's see how many Mississippi River bridges we can post. Show us photos of all the engineering marvels that traverse America's mightiest river.
A wee bit beyond beginning of eastbound I-72 near Hannibal, MO. Obviously this photo was more for the shields than the bridge, but still...
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F14XGIpg.jpg&hash=cd51f89f17288912e0e383fc76878534974d2971)
Is the reason this is not in Clearview because it's in Missouri and in Missouri's style signage?
Quote from: wanderer2575 on August 27, 2017, 04:04:01 PM
QuoteAugust 27, 2017: Let's see how many Mississippi River bridges we can post. Show us photos of all the engineering marvels that traverse America's mightiest river.
I have at least 2 from Minnesota, but haven't added them to my photo album yet.
QuoteAugust 27, 2017: Let's see how many Mississippi River bridges we can post. Show us photos of all the engineering marvels that traverse America's mightiest river.
The IA-9 / WI-82 bridge at Lansing, IA. The northernmost crossing in Iowa.
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5033/29794472810_d73720863e_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MoQsK5)
IA-009-026-ERB (https://flic.kr/p/MoQsK5) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
The IA-136 / IL-136 crossing at Clinton, IA.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4116/34821281604_8f5ba2f730_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/V43aSd)
IA-136ETV (https://flic.kr/p/V43aSd) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
The Cape Girardeau bridge from Missouri, looking east toward IL-146:
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8847/28697884270_e28d58992d_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KHWab7)
IL-146-WTE (https://flic.kr/p/KHWab7) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote from: OracleUsr on August 27, 2017, 05:39:58 PM
Quote from: wanderer2575 on August 27, 2017, 04:04:01 PM
QuoteAugust 27, 2017: Let's see how many Mississippi River bridges we can post. Show us photos of all the engineering marvels that traverse America's mightiest river.
A wee bit beyond beginning of eastbound I-72 near Hannibal, MO. Obviously this photo was more for the shields than the bridge, but still...
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Is the reason this is not in Clearview because it's in Missouri and in Missouri's style signage?
I took this photo in April 2015, if that helps answer your question. I didn't take photos of signs on the other side of the bridge and I don't recall if any were in Clearview.
QuoteAugust 27, 2017: Let's see how many Mississippi River bridges we can post. Show us photos of all the engineering marvels that traverse America's mightiest river.
Chain of Rocks bridge, the old US 66 bridge near St. Louis with the angle in the middle. Taken July 22, 2005.
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Quote from: paulthemapguy on August 27, 2017, 12:25:01 PM
QuoteAugust 27, 2017: Let's see how many Mississippi River bridges we can post. Show us photos of all the engineering marvels that traverse America's mightiest river.
I also propose a motion that we make this a multi-day challenge until we have every bridge covered (south of Minneapolis).
Well, we already have one other open-ended Challenge going with the state capitols. (Actually two, if you count the highest-numbered state highway, which I don't think was ever quite finished, but honestly I've given up keeping track of that one.)
Also remember that we have a one-photo-per-Answer rule, so you'd have to choose your bridge photos carefully! (Unless we decide to suspend that rule as well, which might make sense.)
Quote from: JJBers on August 27, 2017, 03:09:45 PM
Dang it, I live nowhere near the Mississippi River, what about the Hudson River?
That would interest me, too. I wonder if this wouldn't make more sense as an entirely separate challenge thread? The "River Crossings Compendium Challenge", or some such? :-D
QuoteAugust 27, 2017: Let's see how many Mississippi River bridges we can post. Show us photos of all the engineering marvels that traverse America's mightiest river.
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Bemidji Minnesota Old US 71/US 2
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Bemidji Minnesota MN 197 (former US 71/US 2)
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Bemidji Minnesota Bike Trail
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Benjamin Humphrey Greenville Bridge US 82/278 between Arkansas and Mississippi
QuoteAugust 28, 2017: Two photos of the same location taken at different times.
Note: They have to be during two separate trips; don't try to cheat the system with seconds or minutes apart counting as "different times".
Quote from: 1 on August 28, 2017, 09:40:40 AM
August 28, 2017: Two photos of the same location taken at different times.
You could just say "in different months" or "in different years," to specify.
Incidentally, this is exactly what the "O" tag is for in my photo titles--indicating an old photo for which a more current photo also exists.
Look at this photo showing an old, crappy, overgrown intersection at US45 and IL-22 with ancient dilapidated signals:
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8611/28327058194_def9a5696f_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Kaazv5)
IL-021-022O (https://flic.kr/p/Kaazv5) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Now, look at how much the interchange has grown! Nice new signals, signage, and widened corridors. (Note: this photo is taken facing south, but the above photo was taken facing north)
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7572/26909072850_0631145bb4_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GZS2RU)
IL-021-022S (https://flic.kr/p/GZS2RU) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
This is an old picture of the west end of IL-5 in February 2008.
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8827/28659893380_e78d269f47_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KEzrNL)
IL-005-US67WO (https://flic.kr/p/KEzrNL) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
And here's another photo from the end of June of this year, on a cloudy day in the Quad Cities.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4110/34819337734_303b160b08_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/V3Sd2d)
IL-005-US67W (https://flic.kr/p/V3Sd2d) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote from: 1 on August 28, 2017, 09:40:40 AM
August 28, 2017: Two photos of the same location taken at different times.
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U.S. Route 1/Maryland Route 24, the Bel Air Bypass, northbound in June 2016, approaching the MD-24 split.
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The same spot along the Bypass in June 2017, with a new Rocks State Park sign that includes a notation for the Fiore Winery in the northern part of Harford County, near the Pennsylvania border.
QuoteAugust 28, 2017: Two photos of the same location taken at different times.
QuoteTwo views looking easterly along Highway 407 from the Weston Road overpass:
2005:
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http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/ON/hwy_407-409_images/407_cl_65_east_Aug05_lg.jpg
2014:
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http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/ON/hwy_407-409_images/407_cl_65_east_c_Aug14_24x16.jpg
QuoteQuebec Autoroute 30 crossing the St. Lawrence River:
2012:
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http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/PQ/A/30/A30_cl_9_east_May12_24x16.jpg
2013:
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http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/PQ/A/30/A30_cl_11_east_w_Jun13_24x16.jpg
QuoteUS-219 New York Expressway Extension:
2009:
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http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/NY/US/219/US219_NY_cl_39-5_north_w_Nov09_24x16.jpg
2012:
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http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/NY/US/219/US219_NY_cl_39-5_north_w_Feb12_24x16.jpg
QuoteAugust 28, 2017: Two photos of the same location taken at different times.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2290/2196653146_5d0ce90965_z_d.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2274/2195861791_1000db1f74_z_d.jpg)
Before and after sign upgrades on I-40 near Clarksville, AR
QuoteAugust 28, 2017: Two photos of the same location taken at different times.
Westbound I-20 approaching I-75/85 on August 28, 2016:
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and again on February 12, 2017:
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A1 in the north of England in September 2004.
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From a slightly different angle the same view in March 2005 after the new road had opened. This section is now used by local traffic which doesn't need four lanes.
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QuoteAugust 28, 2017: Two photos of the same location taken at different times.
About a week apart..but it still counts:
June 17, 2017
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4268/35207081092_e9b89ba89f_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VD8uBw)
June 24, 2017
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4262/35347599252_7ea48ca6bb_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VRxFLq)
QuoteAugust 28, 2017: Two photos of the same location taken at different times.
MA/NY 2 at the top of Petersburg Pass. Hope 3 times is still within the spirit of the challenge.
Spring view, April 15, 2001.
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Fall view, September 30, 2001.
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Winter view, February 11, 2005.
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QuoteAugust 28, 2017: Two photos of the same location taken at different times.
East end of MN-123 before (May 1 2016) and after (July 19 2017) a resigning project.
(https://i.imgur.com/Pzy3VvKl.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/Pzy3VvK.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/rUUX4JOl.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/rUUX4JO.jpg)
NB MN-120 before (June 15 2015) and after (July 30 2016) the turnback of MN-5 north of Stillwater Rd/Blvd.
(https://i.imgur.com/ZG6lRxhl.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/ZG6lRxh.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/51RIBfbl.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/51RIBfb.jpg)
QuoteAugust 28, 2017: Two photos of the same location taken at different times.
Connecticut Turnpike (I-95) northbound at exits 11-12.
April 4, 2006:
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November 25, 2007:
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QuoteAugust 28, 2017: Two photos of the same location taken at different times.
I-96 at M-104 in Nunica MI, 2007:
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And again after the opening of M-231 (future US-31 bypass), 2015:
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OH-65 at the former short OH-578 in Grand Rapids OH:
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And again after 578 was decommissioned and OH-295 was extended south after US-24 was realigned onto new expressway:
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QuoteAugust 28, 2017: Two photos of the same location taken at different times.
MD 144 in Ellicott City, taken April 2011...
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5030/5643818219_7b7a71b688_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/9AJ3wF)
Ellicott City Historic District (2) (https://flic.kr/p/9AJ3wF) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
...and April 2013 (slightly closer up but taken from the same spot as the first photo)
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5345/9776619135_f40b514d0f_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/fTVJfT)
Ellicott City eastern entrance (https://flic.kr/p/fTVJfT) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
QuoteAugust 28, 2017: Two photos of the same location taken at different times.
I don't have as many as I thought...northbound I-95 in Fort Lauderdale, first in November 2011:
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March 2013:
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QuoteAugust 28, 2017: Two photos of the same location taken at different times.
Not really a road, but still fits the challenge:
December 27, 2016
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June 18, 2017, just zoomed in.
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QuoteAugust 28, 2017: Two photos of the same location taken at different times.
I-10 in New Orleans (give or take 200 feet, about 36 hours apart):
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3783/33040908432_6ae1618ce2_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SkHhX3)
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3833/32353018264_12e308904f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RhVFaJ)
Quote from: formulanone on August 28, 2017, 09:44:06 PM
QuoteAugust 28, 2017: Two photos of the same location taken at different times.
I don't have as many as I thought...northbound I-95 in Fort Lauderdale, first in November 2011:
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March 2013:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4289/35804522771_99d01d81a4_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WxVxd8)Int95nRoadFL-Exit33AB-CR840night (https://flic.kr/p/WxVxd8) by formulanone (https://www.flickr.com/photos/formulanone/), on Flickr
Looks like a coding glitch
QuoteAugust 29th Challenge ---> Post pictures of roads that are undergoing pavement milling, which is the scraping out of pavement on the surface, which is usually used for reasons such as (but this challenge is not limited to) a resurfacing or other construction projects:
My first contribution is from September 2014, when they resurfaced Georgia Highway 52 (W. Walnut Ave.) from Interstate 75 to the Glenwood Ave./Abutment Rd. intersection in eastern downtown Dalton. This picture is looking west on GA SR 52 very close to I-75's Exit 333:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4402/36744357961_a58c1d528d_c.jpg)
My second contribution is from off of Interstate 20 Eastbound in South Carolina (but in the Augusta, Georgia area) passing under the I-520 interchange (Exit 6), where they have presumably been doing a resurfacing job as of this past June:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4424/36744357931_e73dbbbdf3_c.jpg)
My third contribution is from off of Tennessee Highway 153 Northbound in the Hixson area of Chattanooga, very close to its interactions with Tennessee Highway 319, where they are also presumably doing a resurfacing job. This was taken about exactly a month ago:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4362/36744357801_b48f20a90d_c.jpg)
*IT IS ALSO WORTH NOTING THAT FOR NOW I AM STILL INCAPACITATED AT UPLOADING RAW PHOTOS FROM MY OWN PHONE DUE TO STORAGE AND OVERLOAD ISSUES, SO THESE ARE CRAPPY SCREENSHOTS OF MY PICTURES THAT ARE TAKEN ON MY BROTHER'S PHONE. I HIGHLY APOLOGIZE FOR THE HIDEOUS QUALITY FOR THE TIME BEING.*
:colorful: :colorful: :colorful: Once again, it's recap time! :colorful: :colorful: :colorful:
You know the drill: this serves as the August 29th Challenge, and additional Challenges will be posted on the 30th and 31st. All Challenges since the previous recap are now open until the end of this month.
Note that the July 30th Challenge isn't a recap–it's still open from when it was posted originally. Also, it doesn't appear that anything was posted for July 31st, so that's also open. (If anyone posts either of those Challenges, it will remain open throughout the recap period, rather than being closed immediately as would normally happen.)
Quote
July 30: Any challenge done on the 30th of any month [still open]
July 31: [open]
August 1: Button copy with a non-reflective background
August 2: Anything else road-related where the focus of the photo just barely fits in the shot
August 3: Traffic signal arrow aspects other than left, right or straight through
August 4: A road photo taken at sunset or sunrise
August 5: Non-existent places, whether serious or not
August 6: Highways running beside water
August 7: Two routes with the same signed cardinal direction, but going in two opposite directions
August 8: Road signs using serif fonts
August 9: Three route signs in which two of them add up to the third
August 10: Groups of route shields in which the digits of 2 (or more) of them combine in the same order as the digits of the third
August 11: Two routes that end at the same point, coming from different directions
August 12: Signs directing to a United States state's capitol building or campus [ongoing]
August 13: Your own road photos taken in August 2017 that have not yet been uploaded to this forum
August 14: Farthest distance sign you have to a destination you currently or previously lived in
August 15: Exit only tabs that are erroneous, appearing over lanes that aren't exclusive to exiting traffic
August 16: Road signs with a state name other than the state the photo was taken in
August 17: Signs, gantries, streetlights, etc, with bird nests on them
August 18: Signs treating unnumbered surface roads as highway shields
August 19: Signage for HOV lanes or express toll lanes
August 20: A road photo you took in the pouring rain
August 21: Road photos taken during a solar eclipse
August 22: Signs for the evacuation routes for natural disasters
August 23: Sign assemblies that would look much better as unisigns
August 24: Road photos that include trains in them
August 25: A BGS or sign assembly with three different US route shields
August 26: Roundabout/traffic circle/rotary diagrams
August 27: Mississippi River bridges
August 28: Two photos of the same location taken at different times
So does this mean the 8/29 challenge posted right at midnight EDT is not valid? Also, is the Mississippi Bridges challenge going to be ongoing until we hit them all?
Meanwhile, I'll fill one I missed earlier.
QuoteAugust 22: Signs for the evacuation routes for natural disasters
Near Reedsport, Oregon. July 19, 2004.
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QuoteAugust 16: Road signs with a state name other than the state the photo was taken in
I totally missed this challenge when it first happened, so:
US34 in Burlington, IA
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4341/35689300174_e57c0df116_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WnJZxC)
IA-US34X263EJ (https://flic.kr/p/WnJZxC) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
I-80 at I-55
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2151/32485828520_aba415d94e_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RuEn2J)
IL-I-55-I-80WN (https://flic.kr/p/RuEn2J) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteAugust 25: A BGS or sign assembly with three different US route shields
Can't believe I didn't think of Madison, WI when this challenge popped up.
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1579/25881340526_67482eee2f_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Fr3CR5)
WI-US14-US12EW (https://flic.kr/p/Fr3CR5) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteAugust 13: Your own road photos taken in August 2017 that have not yet been uploaded to this forum
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4385/36017567813_313dcab3fc_z_d.jpg)
London, MN
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4365/36651122202_3d227ac529_z_d.jpg)
Old US 71 Near Hines, MN
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4359/36021610213_3f62778559_z_d.jpg)
US 69 at old US 20 near Blairsburg, IA
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4375/36826798555_fbe777d580_z_d.jpg)
Sanborn, MN
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4339/36009618633_3de6c3a1aa_z_d.jpg)
Indianola, IA
Lots more I'm still working on :)
Since we're recapping & due to my being away for the last 2 weeks:
Quote from: Mergingtraffic on August 15, 2017, 01:26:07 PM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4212/34947579294_95a6840dea_c.jpg)
It used to be exit only but not anymore. I-287 at beginning of I-684. Westchester, NY.
(https://flic.kr/p/VfctLA)
:confused: I'm not sure what you mean by
not anymore. Those yellow
EXIT ONLY panels are still on that BGS as of 2 weeks ago (when I last used the exit (for I-684)).
QuoteAugust 16: Road signs with a state name other than the state the photo was taken in
OH-73 near Kentucky
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This is gonna be a mega post, so get ready. Nevermind, It'll be split across the day
QuoteAugust 2: Anything else road-related where the focus of the photo just barely fits in the shot
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4375/36223517540_e14a102ccb_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XbWZKS)
I-91 (https://flic.kr/p/XbWZKS) by JJBers (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jjbers/), on Flickr
QuoteAugust 4: A road photo taken at sunset or sunrise
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4398/35785097184_46edaec04a_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WwcYEd)
CT 198 (https://flic.kr/p/WwcYEd) by JJBers (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jjbers/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4298/35693195860_2ecf29b0a6_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Wo5XAC)
Atlanta to Willimantic (https://flic.kr/p/Wo5XAC) by JJBers (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jjbers/), on Flickr
QuoteAugust 7: Two routes with the same signed cardinal direction, but going in two opposite directions
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4313/36086470345_a59e9bf243_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WYQApc)
Atlanta to Willimantic (https://flic.kr/p/WYQApc) by JJBers (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jjbers/), on Flickr
Quote from: Jim on August 29, 2017, 09:11:15 AM
So does this mean the 8/29 challenge posted right at midnight EDT is not valid?
Eh, it's not
invalid, but normally the recap does serve as that day's Challenge, and I got it up as close to midnight as possible. I just can't compete with somebody who slides one in at 26 seconds past twelve. ;-) So, we'll kind of just look the other way on that. If someone posts an Answer to that Challenge, it won't be seen as any kind of transgression (but it won't be included in the next recap, for example).
QuoteAlso, is the Mississippi Bridges challenge going to be ongoing until we hit them all?
That motion was made, but never seconded, as it were. I brought up a few considerations about it, but the discussion never progressed past that. So as far as I can see, no, it was never decided to make that one ongoing, at least in this thread.
Quote from: JJBers on August 29, 2017, 12:16:43 PM
This is gonna be a mega post, so get ready.
I'm already ready, and have been since the OP. That's why I included the three-Answer limit, to prohibit mega posts. :-) Which three do you want to keep for your submission? (You can always make additional posts with more Answers.)
Quote from: empirestate on August 29, 2017, 01:07:02 PM
Quote from: JJBers on August 29, 2017, 12:16:43 PM
This is gonna be a mega post, so get ready.
I'm already ready, and have been since the OP. That's why I included the three-Answer limit, to prohibit mega posts. :-) Which three do you want to keep for your submission? (You can always make additional posts with more Answers.)
Alright, I'll split my posts for the rest of the day, I just cutted my original post down to three.
Quote from: JJBers on August 29, 2017, 01:14:43 PM
Quote from: empirestate on August 29, 2017, 01:07:02 PM
Quote from: JJBers on August 29, 2017, 12:16:43 PM
This is gonna be a mega post, so get ready.
I'm already ready, and have been since the OP. That's why I included the three-Answer limit, to prohibit mega posts. :-) Which three do you want to keep for your submission? (You can always make additional posts with more Answers.)
Alright, I'll split my posts for the rest of the day, I just cutted my original post down to three.
Cool. Yeah, you get three full days to do the recap, so you should have plenty of time to get a lot of photos in. And don't forget, there are several dates available with no Challenge posted yet, so you can always use those to post a one-off.
QuoteAugust 4: A road photo taken at sunset or sunrise
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http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/NY/I/86/I86_NY_SouthernTierSunset_Nov16_24x16.jpg
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FIL%2FI%2F94%2FI94_IL_dv_61_west_Jun17.jpg&hash=4d693b878af81f1477cc1e30f398067178eaa75e)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/IL/I/94/I94_IL_dv_61_west_Jun17_24x16.jpg
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http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/ON/hwy_60-69_images/69N_dv_637adv_south_24x16.jpg
Quote from: Mergingtraffic on August 15, 2017, 01:26:07 PM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4212/34947579294_95a6840dea_c.jpg)
It used to be exit only but not anymore. I-287 at beginning of I-684. Westchester, NY.
(https://flic.kr/p/VfctLA)
Years ago right lane used to be striped as an exit only but now the right lane you have an option to go left on I-684 or right onto Westchester Ave. So the "EXIT ONLY" panels are technically incorrect.
Quote from: empirestate on August 29, 2017, 12:32:31 AM
Quote
July 31: [open] BGS with a blank space on it for future expansion that will happen or will never happen.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4394/36590175576_c26caa3856_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XKmdq9)
Quote
August 4: A road photo taken at sunset or sunrise
Bright lights illuminate the casinos of Laughlin, NV on an evening in February 2014. Meanwhile the botts dots of route 163 are glowing in the headlights.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Flaughlin.jpg&hash=36ab5b046469eae7e7ccdb442f1b17a2350d161c)
Round 2:
QuoteAugust 14: Farthest distance sign you have to a destination you currently or previously lived in
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4287/35087025300_a30a96b493_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Vswbd5)
Scotland, Connecticut (https://flic.kr/p/Vswbd5) by JJBers (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jjbers/), on Flickr
(Side note: I know it's not exactly where I live, but look at my sidebar)
QuoteAugust 16: Road signs with a state name other than the state the photo was taken in
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4395/36333806951_b23e8155f4_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XmGfXr)
I-195 (https://flic.kr/p/XmGfXr) by JJBers (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jjbers/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4403/36435371640_67e2f62b6f_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XvENAL)
RI 138 (https://flic.kr/p/XvENAL) by JJBers (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jjbers/), on Flickr
(Both are in Rhode Island)
QuoteAugust 19: Signage for HOV lanes or express toll lanes
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4268/35373504345_2d5908ea5e_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VTQsrX)
Connecticut (https://flic.kr/p/VTQsrX) by JJBers (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jjbers/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4361/36482295341_cae35c9c4e_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XzPio6)
I-91 (https://flic.kr/p/XzPio6) by JJBers (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jjbers/), on Flickr
I am deeply sorry for posting a challenge on a day that was not eligible. I am quite knowledgeable about this thread, so usually I expect and see the days that are devoted to revisiting prior challenges within the month (that exist at the end of each month). However, for some reason, I completely forgot about it this time and paid absolutely no attention to what day it was when I attempted to post this challenge. :banghead: :-D
Also, I suppose that whenever I post challenges, I tend to try to start collecting my thoughts and pictures and begin constructing my response early on, and then finally press the post button right around 12:00 on the dot (in my time zone) for that day. :)
Once again, I apologize for this mistake, because usually I am highly aware of those days that serve solely as make-up challenges. This time the monthly tradition completely slipped past my mind. :ded:
Quote from: adventurernumber1 on August 29, 2017, 10:14:49 PM
I am deeply sorry for posting a challenge on a day that was not eligible. I am quite knowledgeable about this thread, so usually I expect and see the days that are devoted to revisiting prior challenges within the month (that exist at the end of each month). However, for some reason, I completely forgot about it this time and paid absolutely no attention to what day it was when I attempted to post this challenge. :banghead: :-D
Also, I suppose that whenever I post challenges, I tend to try to start collecting my thoughts and pictures and begin constructing my response early on, and then finally press the post button right around 12:00 on the dot (in my time zone) for that day. :)
Once again, I apologize for this mistake, because usually I am highly aware of those days that serve solely as make-up challenges. This time the monthly tradition completely slipped past my mind. :ded:
OMG! You're human???
Quote from: adventurernumber1 on August 29, 2017, 10:14:49 PM
I am deeply sorry for posting a challenge on a day that was not eligible. I am quite knowledgeable about this thread, so usually I expect and see the days that are devoted to revisiting prior challenges within the month (that exist at the end of each month). However, for some reason, I completely forgot about it this time and paid absolutely no attention to what day it was when I attempted to post this challenge. :banghead: :-D
Also, I suppose that whenever I post challenges, I tend to try to start collecting my thoughts and pictures and begin constructing my response early on, and then finally press the post button right around 12:00 on the dot (in my time zone) for that day. :)
Once again, I apologize for this mistake, because usually I am highly aware of those days that serve solely as make-up challenges. This time the monthly tradition completely slipped past my mind. :ded:
You're a really good politician
Also here's the last of my mega post:
QuoteAugust 20: A road photo you took in the pouring rain
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4229/35866221126_28b8fc052c_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WDnKYS)
Trip on I-395 North (https://flic.kr/p/WDnKYS) by JJBers (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jjbers/), on Flickr
QuoteAugust 21: Road photos taken during a solar eclipse
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4373/35910809653_5f221d7a61_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WHjhAz)
CT 203 (https://flic.kr/p/WHjhAz) by JJBers (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jjbers/), on Flickr
(Check the time, and the solar eclipse time for Hartford, CT)
Quote from: adventurernumber1 on August 29, 2017, 10:14:49 PM
I am deeply sorry for posting a challenge on a day that was not eligible. I am quite knowledgeable about this thread, so usually I expect and see the days that are devoted to revisiting prior challenges within the month (that exist at the end of each month). However, for some reason, I completely forgot about it this time and paid absolutely no attention to what day it was when I attempted to post this challenge. :banghead: :-D
Also, I suppose that whenever I post challenges, I tend to try to start collecting my thoughts and pictures and begin constructing my response early on, and then finally press the post button right around 12:00 on the dot (in my time zone) for that day. :)
Once again, I apologize for this mistake, because usually I am highly aware of those days that serve solely as make-up challenges. This time the monthly tradition completely slipped past my mind. :ded:
Nothing to worry about. There's no actual rule that establishes the recap or what days it is, just the precedent of what I've always ended up doing. (It's the last three days of the month, if anyone hadn't caught on.) The first time I did the recap, someone else got a Challenge in while I was typing my post, so I let it stand. A couple of other times, people have posted Challenges on top of the recap, so those just became superfluous (and got plenty of Answers of their own, regardless). Then this time, like yourself, I started writing up the list the day before, and actually sent the post as soon as I got around to it after midnight. I figured I was respectably quick on the trigger, but you were quicker, so I kind of just pretended like nothing happened. ;-)
But hey–today's now the 30th, and not only is there a Challenge due for today, we also have an open Challenge for the 30th of any month. Maybe we can kill a couple of birds simultaneously here. :-D
I got one
QuoteAugust 30: Any town/city line signs
QuoteAugust 24: Road photos that include trains in them
US-36 Pendleton, IN
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Quote from: JJBers on July 30, 2017, 03:41:11 PMJuly 30, 2017: Use any challenge done on the 30th of any month
Okay!
Quote from: JJBers on August 30, 2017, 12:48:42 AMAugust 30: Any town/city line signs
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3801/12566993103_5c485810bf_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/k9v8dT)
Since it's past midnight CEST (but not my forum time), I bring back this attempt by adventurenumber1 when it was recap time:
QuoteAugust 29th 31st Challenge ---> Post pictures of roads that are undergoing pavement milling, which is the scraping out of pavement on the surface, which is usually used for reasons such as (but this challenge is not limited to) a resurfacing or other construction projects:
QuoteAugust 31st Challenge ---> Post pictures of roads that are undergoing pavement milling, which is the scraping out of pavement on the surface, which is usually used for reasons such as (but this challenge is not limited to) a resurfacing or other construction projects:
Luckily, I took a picture at work one day...at an overlay of Hassert Blvd in Naperville, IL...which I might have had something to do with :paranoid:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4410/36789056041_a674b0d6c8_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Y3VwDF)
20150615_105835 (https://flic.kr/p/Y3VwDF) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteAugust 30: Any town/city line signs
Here's mine
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4423/35910606603_1ab3fbdbd5_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WHifeH)
CT 11 (https://flic.kr/p/WHifeH) by JJBers (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jjbers/), on Flickr
Quote from: empirestate on August 30, 2017, 10:26:21 AM
Quote from: JJBers on August 30, 2017, 12:48:42 AMAugust 30: Any town/city line signs
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3801/12566993103_5c485810bf_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/k9v8dT)
I think this would fit the challenge better
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4437/36574174166_92e9f3832b_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XHWcKL)
US 4 (https://flic.kr/p/XHWcKL) by JJBers (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jjbers/), on Flickr
I suppose I can be excessively apologetic, due to my anxiety and low self-esteem. I've even been known to apologize for apologizing too often.. (literally) X-(
Also, thank you for resurrecting my challenge idea for the 31st, CNGL-Leudimin, as I am glad it did not go to waste. I had at first mindlessly and unintentionally posted it on the wrong day.
Quote from: JJBers on August 29, 2017, 10:19:43 PM
You're a really good politician
I could never handle the stress of politics now, but at times sporadically as a young child I dreamed to be the President of the United States.
Also, by the way, I laughed way harder than I should have at this: :rofl:
Quote from: JJBers on August 24, 2017, 03:12:35 PM
Quote from: 1 on August 24, 2017, 09:43:19 AM
Also, the challenge was road photos that had photos of trains in them, not just trains in them. This means a photo of a photo.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4373/35946993594_37660ddf27_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WLvJPC)
Here you go
Quote from: JJBers on August 30, 2017, 09:08:39 PM
Quote from: empirestate on August 30, 2017, 10:26:21 AM
Quote from: JJBers on August 30, 2017, 12:48:42 AMAugust 30: Any town/city line signs
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3801/12566993103_5c485810bf_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/k9v8dT)
I think this would fit the challenge better
But that's not the Challenge I was answering. I was answering your July 30th Challenge, not your August 30th Challenge! :-P
Here's one from the current challenge with a state line as a bonus. Can anyone do one better and have city, county and state signs in the same photo ;-)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fbridgeport.jpg&hash=e511c31293ef8b975d0a0157a0f4b3ff29d201f8)
Quote from: Truvelo on August 31, 2017, 11:12:06 AM
Here's one from the current challenge with a state line as a bonus. Can anyone do one better and have city, county and state signs in the same photo ;-)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fbridgeport.jpg&hash=e511c31293ef8b975d0a0157a0f4b3ff29d201f8)
I don't see any pavement milling in this photo. :hmmm:
Quote from: empirestate on August 31, 2017, 01:18:49 PM
Quote from: Truvelo on August 31, 2017, 11:12:06 AM
Here's one from the current challenge with a state line as a bonus. Can anyone do one better and have city, county and state signs in the same photo ;-)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fbridgeport.jpg&hash=e511c31293ef8b975d0a0157a0f4b3ff29d201f8)
I don't see any pavement milling in this photo. :hmmm:
I know I don't make the rules, but I feel the challenge was made
way too early. Come on, 6 pm?!
Quote from: JJBers on August 31, 2017, 01:51:13 PM
I know I don't make the rules, but I feel the challenge was made way too early. Come on, 6 pm?!
It is 6pm here. 6:52 actually :colorful:
Quote from: Truvelo on August 31, 2017, 01:52:58 PM
Quote from: JJBers on August 31, 2017, 01:51:13 PM
I know I don't make the rules, but I feel the challenge was made way too early. Come on, 6 pm?!
It is 6pm here. 6:52 actually :colorful:
I meant 6 pm yesterday
Quote from: JJBers on August 31, 2017, 01:55:46 PM
Quote from: Truvelo on August 31, 2017, 01:52:58 PM
Quote from: JJBers on August 31, 2017, 01:51:13 PM
I know I don't make the rules, but I feel the challenge was made way too early. Come on, 6 pm?!
It is 6pm here. 6:52 actually :colorful:
I meant 6 pm yesterday
It wasn't 6pm where that poster was. Don't forget: time zones.
Quote from: JJBers on August 31, 2017, 01:51:13 PM
I know I don't make the rules, but I feel the challenge was made way too early. Come on, 6 pm?!
6 p.m. EDT (and my forum daylight time), but I'm in CEST which is six hours ahead EDT, and thus it was already past midnight. I took the time difference to my advantage :sombrero:.
Also, I could post a new challenge for September 1st now if I wanted thanks to exactly that, but I leave that for you.
QuoteAugust 31, Pavement milling
It wasn't the purpose of this photo, you can guess why I took it, I'm sure. but sure enough it fits the challenge.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4425/36591126766_c562f4bb84_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XKr6aY)
US-1 Philadelphia, PA.
Quote from: CNGL-Leudimin on August 31, 2017, 06:10:43 PM
Quote from: JJBers on August 31, 2017, 01:51:13 PM
I know I don't make the rules, but I feel the challenge was made way too early. Come on, 6 pm?!
6 p.m. EDT (and my forum daylight time), but I'm in CEST which is six hours ahead EDT, and thus it was already past midnight. I took the time difference to my advantage :sombrero:.
Also, I could post a new challenge for September 1st now if I wanted thanks to exactly that, but I leave that for you.
And don't forget, you answer a Challenge according to your own time zone, just as you can post one. So even if he did post tomorrow's Challenge at 6pm today, you'd still be answering today's Challenge.
QuoteAugust 4: A road photo taken at sunset or sunrise
I-94 in Michigan, somewhere near Battle Creek and Kalamazoo:
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5658/30960501930_c038569e9e_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PaSEzq)
Sunset upon I-10 in New Orleans from on top of the Almonaster Bridge:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7360/11660374864_dd50f5d419_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/iLotcW)
Sunrise on old US 66 in Monrovia, CA:
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2896/14323068254_8cb885a82d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nPFtbE)
QuoteAugust 20: A road photo you took in the pouring rain
Got caught in a downpour a long way from home, Union City, TN, June 18, 2017:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FPEBgbtL.jpg&hash=51fa9e77e76da9b297869be1617d6eefbc923bf0)
QuoteAugust 25: A BGS or sign assembly with three different US route shields
US 41, US 50, US 150 in Vincennes, IN, June 24, 2017:
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Some chubby US 41, US 24, US 52 shields on a gantry in Kentland, IN, July 2, 2017:
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These posts are now all updated, after a delay with my internet connection. As is still the case, the quality of all of these photos looks really crappy because while they are my photos, I cannot upload any of the raw pictures from my phone to the computer currently, so these are all screenshots of them from my brother's phone. I apologize highly for this lame quality.
QuoteAugust 2nd Challenge ---> Post pictures of signage, or anything else road-related, where the focus of the photo just barely fits in the shot enough to allow you to make out exactly what it is:
This is off of Georgia Highway 151 Northbound, at the intersection with US 41/US 76/GA 2 in downtown Ringgold:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4387/36792208312_e43d4beb91.jpg)
This next picture is a dual contender for two challenges:
QuoteAugust 4: A road photo taken at sunset or sunrise
QuoteAugust 28: Two photos of the same location taken at different times
This is Georgia Highway 52 Eastbound in Dalton, going over the bridge over the railroads & S. Hamilton St.:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4368/36792208332_585e322883_c.jpg)
Following
^ that ^ picture, for the 28th's Challenge, here is a picture of essentially the same location at a completely different time. The first one was taken on a school morning this month (August), which may technically mean it is a
triple contender, also being for the 13th's Challenge. This next one was taken several months ago on an afternoon after school:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4431/36792208352_a786573b60_c.jpg)
Quote^ ^ ^ August 28: Two photos of the same location taken at different times ^ ^ ^
QuoteAugust 6: Highways running beside water
This is on Georgia Highway 53 Eastbound on the Bolling Bridge over Lake Lanier near Gainesville, but this first picture is
just after exiting the bridge - you can see the strand of water on the right that briefly follows the road:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4418/36792208412_364a6f00e1_c.jpg)
This next picture is at the same place and in the same direction, but this is a shot from several seconds earlier, when still on the bridge:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4420/36792208432_5344d51f30_c.jpg)
QuoteAugust 12: Signs directing to a United States state's capitol building or campus [ongoing]
If Eth's contribution from Page 86 of this thread was not eligible, then I have a potentially eligible contribution for the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta. Even if it was eligible, this is not the exact same road-related sight. This is on I-75/I-85 SOUTH (The Downtown Connector) in downtown Atlanta, GA, right before the interchange with Interstate 20. This picture was taken by me at the beginning of June:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4410/36792208472_14358c0f9f_c.jpg)
QuoteAugust 13: Your own road photos taken in August 2017 that have not yet been uploaded to this forum
I haven't snapped too many road pictures this past month relative to other months. Most of the ones I've taken have been regarding the construction on Interstate 75's Exit 326 in Georgia (Carbondale Road). This picture is on I-75 Northbound looking to the right at the off-ramp to the exit:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4419/36128516714_d45c3e2185_c.jpg)
QuoteAugust 19: Signage for HOV lanes or express toll lanes
This picture is off of Interstate 75 Southbound right before the Brookwood Interchange with I-85 in downtown Atlanta, Georgia: (The Atlanta area is home to lots of HOV lanes.)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4386/36128516814_757aece82e.jpg)
QuoteAugust 22: Signs for the evacuation routes for natural disasters
This sign appears to be blurry both in my picture (taken on my mother's phone) and on Google Maps Streetview ( https://www.google.com/maps/@32.8123671,-79.9517913,3a,78.9y,298.95h,86.5t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s_AzmHtL_KeRlLelh1yqV3w!2e0!7i13312!8i6656 ), but perhaps my eyes just suck. It is undoubtedly hurricane evacuation signage of some sort. This is on Mt. Pleasant St. looking west right before reaching Interstate 26 in Charleston, South Carolina (EXIT 219B):
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4335/36128516874_9a44a05ff1.jpg)
QuoteAugust 20: A road photo you took in the pouring rain
As someone who takes many road pictures, that means I have plenty from even in the rain. This is a very unique, intriguing addition to my collection - taken in the left turn lane from Tennessee Highway 58 Northbound in Harrison (in the Chattanooga area) onto Webb Road Northbound:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4369/36128516934_80da187e73_c.jpg)
For the same challenge, this is off of I-75 North in Ringgold, Georgia, approaching Exit 350:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4377/36128516894_70d3a9a693_c.jpg)
QuoteAugust 25: A BGS or sign assembly with three different US route shields
I think someone may have already posted one of the BGS'ses for this exit (but not this one), but I could not possibly deprive all of you from seeing it again, this time with the magnificent interchange with Interstate 77 in the shot - this is on Interstate 26 Westbound near Columbia, South Carolina:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4352/36154703363_e9dd513dd5_c.jpg)
QuoteAugust 27: Mississippi River bridges
The only time I have physically myself been over the mighty Mississippi River was on my trip to Arlington, Texas, when I went over the beautiful Hernando de Soto Bridge on Interstate 40 in Memphis, Tennessee.. However, due to my crippling luck and such, I have absolutely no photos or videos of it whatsoever. :-(
But, what I
do happen to have is a mesmerizing picture of what I believe is Interstate 255 going west across the Mississippi River on the Jefferson Barracks Bridge near St. Louis, Missouri. My aunt (who's family lives in the St. Louis Metro Area) sent me this picture a month ago after they visited us and got back home, even though I have never been to this place in real life:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4356/36154703443_7db7bfe535_c.jpg)
QuoteAugust 26: Roundabout/traffic circle/rotary diagrams
This is a blurry picture because it is on my old phone, taken in summer 2015 on a trip to the beach in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. This is off of US Highway 278 Eastbound within just a few blinks away from its eastern terminus, which is at a traffic circle with BUSINESS US 278 and some other roads. That very roundabout is obviously what this signage is depicting (because the quality of my picture is so horrific, I highly recommend seeing this signage in a much more visually appealing way by looking at it on GMSV - https://www.google.com/maps/@32.1576087,-80.7644829,3a,75y,170.41h,87.49t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s9eiLBHk_qNUdCpDJf6HgmQ!2e0!7i13312!8i6656 ):
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4337/36154703393_481b4c2343_c.jpg)
QuoteAugust 19: Signage for HOV lanes or express toll lanes
Since I have one leftover slot, I am pleased to present to you a close-up of the signage from one of the pictures in the preceding posts of mine:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4341/36128516834_ecc875c32a.jpg)
^^^ scroll up to the beginning of my first post in the series to understand why the quality and appearance of my photos looks so bad and strange ^^^
Oh god
QuoteSeptember 1: Post a road/sign photo with an "I" or an "X" in it (upper case or lower case)
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7471/15543489527_7a73f47291_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/pFwrUK)
Quote from: formulanone on September 01, 2017, 06:59:30 AM
September 1: Post a road/sign photo with an "I" or an "X" in it (upper case or lower case)
You mean a standalone "I" or "X"? (In other words, the "X" in "Corridor X" counts, but not the "i"s in "Birmingham"?)
QuoteSeptember 1: Post a road/sign photo with an "I" or an "X" in it (upper case or lower case)
Southbound New Jersey Turnpike. January 5, 2013.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20130105%2Fexit17.jpg&hash=3b964b9d06d2c06a80685fa624328f1b047cca7d)
I-680 in Omaha, Nebraska. July 19, 2015.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20150719%2Fistreet.jpg&hash=f556000dd8e8422cd2df042fcc0930feb293c811)
QuoteSeptember 1: Post a road/sign photo with an "I" or an "X" in it (upper case or lower case)
Ocean Parkway northbound at Avenue X in Brooklyn:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcoastroads.com%2Fstates%2Fny%2Fnypark%2Foceanbk%2Ffullsize%2Focn00004.jpg&hash=50b90cef822a606e6147dbbf3396892a16322314)
QuoteSeptember 1: Post a road/sign photo with an "I" or an "X" in it (upper case or lower case)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2619/3678660354_fe99083d75_z_d.jpg)
Off old US 66 in Oklahoma
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4394/36012575573_3d143c0c19_z_d.jpg)
US 71 in Minnesota
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3884/14878933166_4243ba0220_z_d.jpg)
Alma, AR
QuoteSeptember 1: Post a road/sign photo with an "I" or an "X" in it (upper case or lower case)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vahighways.com%2Fsix-six-six%2520sign.jpg&hash=0b949bf697161189280ff9a77760181e9e919e0f)
Stephenson VA in April 2010. Another one is posted at nearby SR 761 (old VA 274) that was still there per Nov 2015 GMSV
Quote from: adventurernumber1 on August 31, 2017, 10:30:02 PM
*I sincerely apologize for all these annoying posts that say stuff like (-input coming-), I will soon get to updating all of these ASAP.
No need to apologize for this; we'll just credit you with having found a creative loophole to the time expiration. :-) Anyway, I think most people would find five consecutive posts to be the much greater transgression than the placeholders (though I realize this may not be your exact motivation).
Quote from: empirestate on August 31, 2017, 07:37:35 PM
Quote from: CNGL-Leudimin on August 31, 2017, 06:10:43 PM
Quote from: JJBers on August 31, 2017, 01:51:13 PM
I know I don't make the rules, but I feel the challenge was made way too early. Come on, 6 pm?!
6 p.m. EDT (and my forum daylight time), but I'm in CEST which is six hours ahead EDT, and thus it was already past midnight. I took the time difference to my advantage :sombrero:.
Also, I could post a new challenge for September 1st now if I wanted thanks to exactly that, but I leave that for you.
And don't forget, you answer a Challenge according to your own time zone, just as you can post one. So even if he did post tomorrow's Challenge at 6pm today, you'd still be answering today's Challenge.
So I can post at 7pm and claim GMT? ;)
I actually meant to type "AND", but typed "OR" by mistake. (IX = 9 in Roman numerals, because it's September 1st.)
I guess I really could have messed it up by choosing "XOR".
Regarding challenge threads, I think consecutive posts are discouraged unless 24 hours have passed.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4111/34934103704_45815f1d61_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Ve1pWQ)Flagstaff, AZ: Route 66, I-17, I-40 (https://flic.kr/p/Ve1pWQ) by <name removed> (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hotdogpi/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4080/35734933376_55144e2532_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WrLSGY)Destination signage in Waterbury, VT (https://flic.kr/p/WrLSGY) by <name removed's alt> (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hotdogpi/), on Flickr
QuoteSeptember 1, 2017: Road signs containing "I" and "X"
Only 25 miles away to a town with "ix" in it.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4266/35292690152_6d82a784d5_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VLGgcN)
IL-I-88X076W (https://flic.kr/p/VLGgcN) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote from: adventurernumber1 on August 31, 2017, 10:30:02 PM
QuoteAugust 27: Mississippi River bridges
Living in Louisiana, I've been over plenty of MS River bridges but I only have pictures of one crossing to play here. This is I-40 WB from Memphis into Arkansas.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170901/d0dcc2bacb40565bdf9d7b5ad86e6bb6.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170901/1d939a4b6e6d21787d077ebb0ec0e678.jpg)
iPhone
Thank you very much, bassoon1986, as your contribution can make up for my failure to document that amazing bridge. And, I just love seeing that thing! :clap:
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Also, I have finally figured out more of what the hurricane evacuation sign says that I posted in Reply # 2270. After looking at it some more, I've figured out that at the top it says "HURRICANE EVACUATION BUS STOP," but I still can't figure out the rest. It's definitely interesting, because I don't know if I've ever seen signage like that specifically before. :hmmm:
QuoteSeptember 1: Post a road/sign photo with an "I" or an "X" in it (upper case or lower case)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4184/33471210474_17856f4512_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SZJGKL)
I (https://flic.kr/p/SZJGKL) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
Quote from: Mapmikey on September 01, 2017, 09:23:59 AM
QuoteSeptember 1: Post a road/sign photo with an "I" or an "X" in it (upper case or lower case)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vahighways.com%2Fsix-six-six%2520sign.jpg&hash=0b949bf697161189280ff9a77760181e9e919e0f)
Stephenson VA in April 2010. Another one is posted at nearby SR 761 (old VA 274) that was still there per Nov 2015 GMSV
That almost look fairly new compared to that SR 664 sign, looks as though it had the actual numbers posted there at first. Either way someone in that county must've felt a certain way about it
QuoteSeptember 2, 2017: Post photos showing ten or more route shields (duplicates are allowed).
(https://i.imgur.com/neV4Itv.jpg)
QuoteSeptember 2, 2017: Post photos showing ten or more route shields (duplicates are allowed).
St. Louis, Missouri. May 26, 2007.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20070526%2Fstldowntown.jpg&hash=d7e911865a80bcd14c6af3ab4e9658ee9d53d0be)
Not a great picture, but here's I-78 in New Jersey (qualifies assuming the NJTP shields count). July 18, 2009.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20090718%2Fexit58a.jpg&hash=b77c77acad20571292f43335cc070518191522eb)
QuoteSeptember 2, 2017: Post photos showing ten or more route shields (duplicates are allowed).
New Jersey Turnpike (I-95) southbound just past the George Washington Bridge:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcoastroads.com%2Fstates%2Fnj%2Fnjinter%2Fi95%2Ffullsize%2F95s72_02.jpg&hash=2e0fb9dcdd39709bf1ef0800116d470390e5a699)
QuoteSeptember 2, 2017: Post photos showing ten or more route shields (duplicates are allowed).
This was harder than I expected, but here's the north end of GA 70:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fga70n_us78.jpg&hash=aeb14caacd48e500da1d304d8bf83da2ba41aeb7)
Fifteen shields here :colorful:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fkc.jpg&hash=2451aa33d24813f4981ba084318ce3a0b2907c2a)
QuoteSeptember 2, 2017: Post photos showing ten or more route shields (duplicates are allowed).
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2310/2178489057_5588a0bc08_z_d.jpg)
5 in front, 5 in the background
QuoteSeptmeber 4, 2017 Post elevation or summit signs
I-86 - New York:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FNY%2FI%2F86%2FI86_NY_dv_117_east.jpg&hash=af0d66a919ee19dc8cf809a4259aa8f3eeb16657)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/NY/I/86/I86_NY_dv_117_east_lg.jpg
I-8 - Imperial County, California:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FCA%2FI%2F8%2FI8_CA_Sign_SeaLevel.jpg&hash=ea6b1c55649cd35248e5808c0c9e0d17d1acb061)
QuoteSeptember 4, 2017 Post elevation or summit signs
This was taken in May.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Findepass.jpg&hash=57d4292a2036e90f3cb03fdbd8f987ec09318522)
QuoteSeptmeber 4, 2017 Post elevation or summit signs
Highest elevation on US 7 near Manchester, Vermont. February 28, 2008.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20080228%2Fus7top.jpg&hash=f68c0f819c1203ef524ccd64130d0ed5a9b62d39)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20080228%2Fus7top-close.jpg&hash=b3aa24391cac0a6032dd5e4534a02a35dcacdf43)
US 93 in Nevada. October 4, 2015.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20151004%2Foakspring.jpg&hash=bdb5fa229d81a4ad562ff5b63c9844ebc88cf4b8)
Vail Pass, Colorado, on I-70. April 13, 2002.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20020413%2Fvailpass.jpg&hash=cde4c40b902039ef715c8b46216ee2529300d361)
QuoteSeptember 4, 2017: Post elevation or summit signs
I-77 near Flat Top, WV
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8168/7124616563_ee53f422f8_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/bRzwhB)
Flat Top - Elevation 3,252 ft. (https://flic.kr/p/bRzwhB) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
US 30 near Central City, PA
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4127/5010529640_1d987427b4_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/8CLgU5)
Bald Knob Summit (https://flic.kr/p/8CLgU5) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
I-68 west of Hancock, MD
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4104/4999004933_5d801b2110_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/8BKd1e)
Sideling Hill Elevation Sign (https://flic.kr/p/8BKd1e) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
QuoteSeptember 5, 2017 Post road photos that include a classic or otherwise rare car in them
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FON%2Fhwy_110-119_images%2F118_cl_34_west.jpg&hash=eda26b88197ae3eae8135ef8c8f0d856f2b1c39a)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/ON/hwy_110-119_images/118_cl_34_west_24x16.jpg
QuoteSeptember 5, 2017 Post road photos that include a classic or otherwise rare car in them
Auburn Speedster and Cord 812 on US 12 near Sturgis, Michigan:
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5491/30058804343_248978afc9_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MNceii)
QuoteSeptember 6: A sign with a city name that's on a major river/ocean
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4324/35245858554_41eb7c454f_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VGyeNs)
Atlanta to Willimantic (https://flic.kr/p/VGyeNs) by JJBers (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jjbers/), on Flickr]
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4242/35387604530_5f1c137d84_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VV5HWA)I-89, exit 19 in New Hampshire (https://flic.kr/p/VV5HWA) by <name removed> (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hotdogpi/), on Flickr
Lebanon NH (of which West Lebanon is a part) is on the Connecticut River.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4423/36746729136_5b15d9b495_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XZbAks)MA 16 east at MA 28 (https://flic.kr/p/XZbAks) by <name removed> (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hotdogpi/), on Flickr
Revere MA: Atlantic Ocean.
QuoteSeptember 6: A sign with a city name that's on a major river/ocean
Crystal City, St Louis, and Cape Girardeau, all along the western shore of the Mississippi. Taken on NB US 67 at interchange with I-55, Festus, MO, July 8, 2017:
(https://i.imgur.com/tjPjNEM.jpg)
QuoteSeptember 6: A sign with a city name that's on a major river/ocean
Pittsburgh, PA (Ohio River)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4220/35682322115_7d271d3867_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Wn8edg)
I-70 west approaching Exit 37 (https://flic.kr/p/Wn8edg) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Harrisburg, PA (Susquehanna River)
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7115/7633976468_c74605536a_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/cCA8eW)
I-81 approaching Exit 67 (US 22 / US 322 / PA Route 230) - Harrisburg, PA (https://flic.kr/p/cCA8eW) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Charleston, SC (Atlantic Ocean)
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8026/6967531202_69a315a013_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/bBGqhj)
I-95 near US 17 (https://flic.kr/p/bBGqhj) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
QuoteSeptember 6: A sign with a city name that's on a major river/ocean
Cincinnati, OH (on the Ohio River) (taken on I-75)
(https://i.imgur.com/XogATZX.jpg)
Windsor, ON (on the Detroit River) and Sarnia, ON (on the St. Clair River)
(https://i.imgur.com/MouYQRm.jpg)
Washington, DC and Potomac, MD (both on the Potomac River) (on I-495)
(https://i.imgur.com/9acVnwu.jpg)
QuoteSeptember 6: A sign with a city name that's on a major river/ocean
Just for shiggles, before I go to bed.
Paducah, KY sits on the Ohio River.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4320/35931584376_82f154b07b_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WK9Lcs)
IL-146-I-24WW (https://flic.kr/p/WK9Lcs) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Muscle Shoals, AL lies on the Tennessee River.
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5606/30089146663_716d855ebd_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MQSK1K)
AL-US43-017WW (https://flic.kr/p/MQSK1K) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
A sign for Burlington, IA, having just crossed the Mississippi on US34.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4376/36477884086_459a79549d_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XzqG4Y)
IA-US34X263W (https://flic.kr/p/XzqG4Y) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteSeptember 6: A sign with a city name that's on a major river/ocean
Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-276) westbound. Philadelphia and Trenton are both on the Delaware River.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcoastroads.com%2Fstates%2Fpa%2Fpainter%2Fi276%2Ffullsize%2F276w351_24.jpg&hash=8903e0497b1befbc387efcb9f3ef35029aa3eb21)
QuoteSeptember 7th: Post something unusual for the area it's in.
This (https://www.google.com/maps/@43.2141638,-77.4746375,3a,93.3y,262.95h,88.18t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sQTS93vTZr-Z4z4ALdatY3Q!2e0) bridge over NY 104 east of Rochester is one of a few in the area that are blue. Here's (http://www.nysroads.com/photos.php?route=il&state=NY&file=101_0799.JPG) another one that used to be on Rochester's Inner Loop from vdeane's site. Most NYSDOT bridges are either green or brown.
As far as I can remember, This (https://www.google.com/maps/@42.9691816,-77.0687373,3a,69.2y,323.88h,76.4t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sh3L49kUuIwHeZIsrrD-8TA!2e0) is the only thrie beam guardrail I've seen in NY outside of retrofits on bridges. I first saw it as a kid back in the mid to late 1990s, and I assumed it was to keep falling rocks out of the road.
While playing GeoGuessr a few months ago, I came across box-beam guardrail in Montana (https://www.google.com/maps/@44.5589079,-112.3174667,3a,58.6y,355h,77.34t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sy1eTDBWObfPhofic-Auv0w!2e0), which is only common in NY and WY. I found some in PA while playing GeoGuessr a long time ago, but I could never find it again.
QuoteSeptember 8th, 2017: Post road photos that feature national/provincial/state flags prominently in them:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FON%2Fhwy_401_images%2F401_cl_465_west_c_Jul14.jpg&hash=7f84dabd802abaf4f6b667878fa1750aff7792a9)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/ON/hwy_401_images/401_cl_465_west_c_Jul14_24x16.jpg
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FMI%2FMI%2F10%2FM10_cl_16-2_south.jpg&hash=5b33134a49ddd725766e1b55d21442aeb0bfb511)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/MI/MI/10/M10_cl_16-2_south_24x16.jpg
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FON%2Fhwy_7_images%2F7_cl_322-5_east.jpg&hash=2a6078576fed4afe3149b2fad621c52e5a3e2c7f)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/ON/hwy_7_images/7_cl_322-5_east_24x16.jpg
QuoteSeptember 8th, 2017: Post road photos that feature national/provincial/state flags prominently in them:
Near Renton, WA:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4396/35928471233_63edc4daed_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WJSNLz)
Moscow...Arkansas:
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8059/29465556431_4fc0a57d67_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LTLFn2)
QuoteSeptember 8th, 2017: Post road photos that feature national/provincial/state flags prominently in them:
Colorado's state highway design has the state flag on it.
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f0/I-76EBExit149CO.jpg/1600px-I-76EBExit149CO.jpg)
Wikimedia Commons.
QuoteSeptember 8th, 2017: Post road photos that feature national/provincial/state flags prominently in them:
No actual flags, but flag icons.
Eastern terminus of I-94 and I-69 in Port Huron, MI:
(https://i.imgur.com/SbcTGa1.jpg)
I-75 at the Ambassador Bridge in downtown Detroit, MI:
(https://i.imgur.com/ZkgL2IU.jpg)
QuoteSeptember 9th, 2017: Post photos of blank logo/service signs.
On US 15 1 mile north of the MD-PA border
(https://i.imgur.com/RnMdQHk.jpg)
On the 400 in Parry Sound, ON
(https://i.imgur.com/VIchLRH.jpg)
On the 400 north of Barrie, ON
(https://i.imgur.com/wDJCYqa.jpg)
QuoteSeptember 9th, 2017: Post photos of blank logo/service signs.
This is a good challenge, because I have no idea why anyone would bother to purposefully take pictures of one. :)
Incidentally, I managed to find not one but three of them in the background of a picture of I-80 WB in Iowa.
(https://i.imgur.com/H1Wt6d4.jpg)
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on September 09, 2017, 10:16:00 PM
This is a good challenge, because I have no idea why anyone would bother to purposefully take pictures of one. :)
I have a few photos of them because I find them funny. It certainly doesn't make a town look good when there's no gas stations, restaurants, or attractions! :-D
QuoteSeptember 10, 2017: Photos showing a new replacement sign AND the previous sign not yet removed.
(https://i.imgur.com/NxKFDhP.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/4l1feKp.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/QXAkVAe.jpg)
QuoteSeptember 10, 2017: Photos showing a new replacement sign AND the previous sign not yet removed.
I know I have more, but don't have an efficient way to search for them...
August 4, 2010, on I-95 in South Carolina, obviously.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20100804%2Fdoublei95.jpg&hash=c1be2bac13a123344515f34c9029e609c6069a3e)
QuoteSeptember 10, 2017: Photos showing a new replacement sign AND the previous sign not yet removed.
This was taken on Highway 7/8 in Kitchener (eastbound) last summer. The ground-mounted sign is the original, with the overhead sign being the replacement.
(https://i.imgur.com/9Asa6Go.jpg)
QuoteSeptember 10, 2017: Photos showing a new replacement sign AND the previous sign not yet removed.
This entire gantry is being replaced with a new one.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fm40gantry.jpg&hash=7cc1f20ef9a2e47d44390b43c678274b8baf56bb)
QuoteSeptember 11, 2017: Time to play Cribbage! Numbers or individual digits (you can choose either one) add up to 15.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4420/35976395100_abc4aca2b1_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WP7qS9)NH 111 west at I-93 (https://flic.kr/p/WP7qS9) by <name removed> (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hotdogpi/), on Flickr
The numbers on this sign are 93 and 111. Using digits, 9+3+1+1+1 = 15.
As today is 9/11, the 93 in the photo is for Flight 93.
QuoteSeptember 11, 2017: Time to play Cribbage! Numbers or individual digits (you can choose either one) add up to 15.
This was the first photo I looked at, and it works.
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8813/28328667923_366735bb9c_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KaiQ22)
IL-003-156S (https://flic.kr/p/KaiQ22) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
One from western Maine
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1669/25922439182_06944d4b60_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FuFh3A)
IMG_2581 (https://flic.kr/p/FuFh3A) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
And one of my very few signs from Idaho!
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4330/35466235474_0e5eed6289_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/W32Jbw)
ID-036-I-15EE (https://flic.kr/p/W32Jbw) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteSeptember 11, 2017: Time to play Cribbage! Numbers or individual digits (you can choose either one) add up to 15.
The route numbers add up to 15. I assume exit numbers can be ignored.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fruffcreek.jpg&hash=780a64b4961e221115b22a218240c7a949ed50b9)
QuoteSeptember 11, 2017: Time to play Cribbage! Numbers or individual digits (you can choose either one) add up to 15.
R.I.P. M-168
(https://i.imgur.com/BnkfpWV.jpg)
QuoteSeptember 11, 2017: Time to play Cribbage! Numbers or individual digits (you can choose either one) add up to 15.
FL 429 on Florida's Turnpike
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FpRxKVH2.jpg&hash=d7734605dbde2209760e4debf9d9ae9f4438ab22)
FL 528
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FMpgQ6mL.jpg&hash=2ad0f8c83217203b25f140f143192ce85f685766)
OH 582 on I-75
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Ff4TcSFZ.jpg&hash=6cfe17efeb87ef382dd48a18366c1022694d5c8d)
QuoteSeptember 11, 2017: Time to play Cribbage! Numbers or individual digits (you can choose either one) add up to 15.
Uniontown, PA
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4386/36046624733_599d2a0ac3_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WVjnFT)
US 40/119 multiplex - Uniontown, PA (https://flic.kr/p/WVjnFT) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
New Kensington, PA
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7443/27977750332_6e472ed6e7_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JCihrJ)
PA Route 780 - New Kensington, PA (https://flic.kr/p/JCihrJ) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Somerset, PA
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8046/8098023484_dd40cce2c6_c.jpg)
(https://flic.kr/p/dkAufy)PA Routes 31 & 281 - Somerset, PA (https://flic.kr/p/dkAufy) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
QuoteSeptember 11, 2017: Time to play Cribbage! Numbers or individual digits (you can choose either one) add up to 15.
Easy
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4373/36861977132_69aa29cef1_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/YangxS)
I-195 (https://flic.kr/p/YangxS) by JJBers (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jjbers/), on Flickr
This counts too
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5a/Connecticut_Highway_15.svg/2000px-Connecticut_Highway_15.svg.png)
QuoteSeptember 11, 2017: Time to play Cribbage! Numbers or individual digits (you can choose either one) add up to 15.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3273/3056978631_50675a63ab_z_d.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4341/36830987975_0ec986ef07_z_d.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4087/5078851857_7cc99c8851_z_d.jpg)
QuoteSeptember 12, 2017: Post route numbers above 400 whose second and third digits form a number that is divisible by the first digit. In other words, post a number whose digits are xyz, where "yz" is a multiple of "x".
In this example, 21 is divisible by 7.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4332/36640540050_a610938486_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XPNm29)
OH-US36-721ER (https://flic.kr/p/XPNm29) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
96 is divisible by 6.
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1596/25457927145_cb5a4aecff_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EMCwNn)
OH-696 (https://flic.kr/p/EMCwNn) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
15 is divisible by 5.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4194/34429602116_2a40112710_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UsqHcA)
NV-I-515-US93D (https://flic.kr/p/UsqHcA) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteSeptember 12, 2017: Post route numbers above 400 whose second and third digits form a number that is divisible by the first digit. In other words, post a number whose digits are xyz, where "yz" is a multiple of "x".
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8426/7678181232_e26077d9ee_z_d.jpg)
QuoteSeptember 12, 2017: Post route numbers above 400 whose second and third digits form a number that is divisible by the first digit. In other words, post a number whose digits are xyz, where "yz" is a multiple of "x".
412:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FON%2Fhwy_401_images%2F401_dv_409_west_Jul17.jpg&hash=06847b5810389c551eb03fdd16d1e22b98936069)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/ON/hwy_401_images/401_dv_409_west_Jul17_24x16.jpg
420:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FON%2Fhwy_410-427_images%2F420_dv_0-3_east.jpg&hash=62a425a69e83c824201c73ed544e7abe468028f1)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/ON/hwy_410-427_images/420_dv_0-3_east_lg.jpg
696:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FMI%2FMI%2F10%2FM10_dv_18_north.jpg&hash=de39b3dd68bba296f7df1b5bbcfb2698b1e61629)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/MI/MI/10/M10_dv_18_north_24x16.jpg
QuoteSeptember 12, 2017: Post route numbers above 400 whose second and third digits form a number that is divisible by the first digit. In other words, post a number whose digits are xyz, where "yz" is a multiple of "x".
880:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2F880.jpg&hash=da357b5e0f3de9da4263b0571bda419471367fbe)
QuoteSeptember 12, 2017: Post route numbers above 400 whose second and third digits form a number that is divisible by the first digit. In other words, post a number whose digits are xyz, where "yz" is a multiple of "x".
Wait what
QuoteSeptember 12, 2017: Post route numbers above 400 whose second and third digits form a number that is divisible by the first digit.
In other words, post a number whose digits are xyz, where "yz" is a multiple of "x".
MS 590 on I-59, since 90 divided by 5 = 18:
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2945/33667557226_9890e99a09_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Ti62NA)
I-678, because 78 divided by 6 = 13:
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5751/30947361391_aae68cff92_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/P9Hjmp)
Let's get a four-digit shield in here...CR 4408, since 8 divided by 4 is 2:
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5739/30993842606_f03cf3a279_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PdPxAE)
QuoteSeptember 12, 2017: Post route numbers above 400 whose second and third digits form a number that is divisible by the first digit. In other words, post a number whose digits are xyz, where "yz" is a multiple of "x".
981 (81/9=9)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4350/36414580101_5ba19c6eae_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XtQeZX)
PA Routes 31 & 981 (https://flic.kr/p/XtQeZX) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
756 (56/7=8)
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/649/33803780595_ca14329777_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Tv8dgn)
PA Route 756 western terminus (https://flic.kr/p/Tv8dgn) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
954 (54/9=6)
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5585/32296266366_caeb1d44c1_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RcUNNJ)
PA Routes 85/210/954 Multiplex (https://flic.kr/p/RcUNNJ) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
QuoteSeptember 13, 2017: Unique city/town welcome signs.
Shoals, IN, along US 50 EB:
(https://i.imgur.com/WLoVJ9I.jpg)
Kentland, IN, along US 24 EB:
(https://i.imgur.com/VHnLoH8.jpg)
Old Shawneetown, IL:
(https://i.imgur.com/43qEc5y.jpg)
Quote from: csw on September 13, 2017, 10:07:22 AM
September 13, 2017: Unique city/town welcome signs.
All I really have is this banner posted in Bradford, Ohio.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4397/36217476464_70a7486506_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Xbq2Xo)
IMG_0843 (https://flic.kr/p/Xbq2Xo) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote
September 13, 2017: Unique city/town welcome signs.
Chester, Illinois. July 23, 2005.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20050723%2Fchester.jpg&hash=80c6f4029e48c945e37e08080fb469fb9b4efaae)
Stephentown, New York. May 11, 2003.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20030511%2Fstephentown.jpg&hash=fea34e20de0292c5fd8b554b80df744f7ad09757)
Alma, Georgia. July 2, 2006.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20060702%2Falma.jpg&hash=ac9b3f360db586fb70239e945e59ddeccabee4c3)
Quote
September 13, 2017: Unique city/town welcome signs.
Port Perry, ON (highway 7A)
(https://i.imgur.com/k8qXu3o.jpg)
Birr, ON (highway 4)
(https://i.imgur.com/lw5xG6h.jpg)
Lakeshore, ON (on the 401)
(https://i.imgur.com/zkOapU4.jpg)
Quote
September 13, 2017: Unique city/town welcome signs.
NY 17C entering Binghamton:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcoastroads.com%2Fstates%2Fny%2Fnystate%2Fny17c%2Ffullsize%2F17ce0012.jpg&hash=de0bcf4468a297b7747522eb0eaed4188895c709)
QuoteSeptember 14, 2017: Streets named after foods, or whose names are shared with foods.
In Frankfort, IN.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4399/36910826861_b49d3c908a_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/YeFCSz)
IMG_0591 (https://flic.kr/p/YeFCSz) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
There's a few in my area. The first one I thought of was Pork St (https://www.google.com/maps/@42.9300702,-76.4075156,3a,27.9y,155.39h,84.15t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sKpiRrmnZT2ydJTSDWnoC-w!2e0) just outside of Skaneateles. I always got a kick out of the name, and my grandma lived on it as a kid. Another meat-themed street is Beef St (https://www.google.com/maps/@43.0161903,-76.2778229,3a,18.1y,137.1h,89.07t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sM7MrUonyDZ5wckQVXyTIug!2e0) outside of Camillus.
Here in Auburn we have Cottage St (https://www.google.com/maps/@42.9390524,-76.5667341,3a,18.1y,210.97h,86.74t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sU2o1eZ3GHDqaOeQuow-k6Q!2e0) (cottage cheese), and Maple St (https://www.google.com/maps/@42.9336144,-76.5486327,3a,18.1y,111.3h,88.53t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sBEXKheFyJH7HShI-3VuvlQ!2e0) (maple syrup). East of Auburn, there's a Cherry St Rd (https://www.google.com/maps/@42.9530694,-76.5064974,3a,18.1y,274.25h,88.57t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sybHb6briB1Sm2TMmVrLsqQ!2e0).
Quote from: Michael on September 14, 2017, 03:48:10 PM
There's a few in my area. The first one I thought of was Pork St (https://www.google.com/maps/@42.9300702,-76.4075156,3a,27.9y,155.39h,84.15t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sKpiRrmnZT2ydJTSDWnoC-w!2e0) just outside of Skaneateles. I always got a kick out of the name, and my grandma lived on it as a kid. Another meat-themed street is Beef St (https://www.google.com/maps/@43.0161903,-76.2778229,3a,18.1y,137.1h,89.07t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sM7MrUonyDZ5wckQVXyTIug!2e0) outside of Camillus.
Here in Auburn we have Cottage St (https://www.google.com/maps/@42.9390524,-76.5667341,3a,18.1y,210.97h,86.74t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sU2o1eZ3GHDqaOeQuow-k6Q!2e0) (cottage cheese), and Maple St (https://www.google.com/maps/@42.9336144,-76.5486327,3a,18.1y,111.3h,88.53t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sBEXKheFyJH7HShI-3VuvlQ!2e0) (maple syrup). East of Auburn, there's a Cherry St Rd (https://www.google.com/maps/@42.9530694,-76.5064974,3a,18.1y,274.25h,88.57t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sybHb6briB1Sm2TMmVrLsqQ!2e0).
The idea is to post pictures that satisfy the Challenge in the body of your post (rather than just links). Also, don't forget to quote the Challenge statement!
So, in that vein:
QuoteSeptember 14, 2017: Streets named after foods, or whose names are shared with foods.
Here's a sign I'm always more than happy to follow!
https://goo.gl/maps/1vUKvBAs3k22
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4356/36415624493_c4bf70ec21_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XtVAsH)
This name commemorates the origin of America's favorite (and yellowest) mustard, French's.
QuoteSeptember 14, 2017: Streets named after foods, or whose names are shared with foods.
All three of these are Des Moines streets.
Olive Ave, near I-235
(https://i.imgur.com/lOvdV2m.jpg)
Walnut St, downtown
(https://i.imgur.com/uuETP4M.jpg)
Cherry St, also downtown
(https://i.imgur.com/ZIi5Sfk.jpg)
Is it really an American town if it doesn't have a Walnut St or Cherry St?
Quote from: csw on September 14, 2017, 05:46:46 PM
Is it really an American town if it doesn't have a Walnut St or Cherry St?
I drove across the entire width of Indiana over Labor Day, and I swear to god every town I entered had a Walnut St.
Quote from: paulthemapguy on September 14, 2017, 09:29:20 PM
Quote from: csw on September 14, 2017, 05:46:46 PM
Is it really an American town if it doesn't have a Walnut St or Cherry St?
I drove across the entire width of Indiana over Labor Day, and I swear to god every town I entered had a Walnut St.
Modern Suburbia: where they cut down all the trees, then name the streets after them ;)
QuoteSeptember 14, 2017: Streets named after foods, or whose names are shared with foods.
Saxman, AK:
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2902/14501358419_6e34b15e6f_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/o6rfD2)
Street Signs with Tlingit Translations (https://flic.kr/p/o6rfD2) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
(Odds are that almost any animal could qualify for this topic, for there is probably someone out there who would eat it.)
QuoteSeptember 14, 2017: Streets named after foods, or whose names are shared with foods.
One more: The one block long Chestnut St, near Iowa Methodist Hospital, with 801 Grand in the background
(https://i.imgur.com/i0UlZC1.jpg)
Seeing how it's past Noon locally
September 15, 2017 : Sign assemblies with signs added on
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4436/36382629933_8a0828dce2_z_d.jpg)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5769/30074552390_5f8124e69e_z_d.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2133/2265594811_c093687671_z_d.jpg)
Quote
September 15, 2017 : Sign assemblies with signs added on
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcoastroads.com%2Fstates%2Fny%2Fnystate%2Fus9%2Ffullsize%2F9n000034.jpg&hash=4d253e791125dcb046c058447c6f297fda0055cb)
Quote
September 15, 2017 : Sign assemblies with signs added on
I-495 on the VA side north of I-66
(https://i.imgur.com/oh76ezT.jpg)
US 29 south of Chatham, VA
(https://i.imgur.com/Os6XFsf.jpg)
QuoteSeptember 15, 2017 : Sign assemblies with signs added on
On the US23 freeway north of Delaware, OH
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7777/30210699462_fa432bdb44_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/N2BJqE)
OH-US23-309N (https://flic.kr/p/N2BJqE) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
An assembly near Columbus, OH that has since been replaced. Note the hospital sign tacked on.
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1524/25924819702_1bbb3082f6_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FuTtG3)
OH-I-70-I-270WWE (https://flic.kr/p/FuTtG3) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteSeptember 15, 2017 : Sign assemblies with signs added on
Along US 22/322/522 in Lewistown, PA (Hospital sign)
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8289/7640176478_668aea2986_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/cD8UhE)US 322 approaching split w/ US 22 & US 522 - Lewistown, PA (https://flic.kr/p/cD8UhE) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Along I-83/US 322 near Harrisburg, PA (Old Exit 30 sign)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4164/34811245515_94a6565da9_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/V39Juc)
I-83 north at Union Deposit Rd. (https://flic.kr/p/V39Juc) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Quote from: 7/8 on September 15, 2017, 07:01:07 PM
Quote
September 15, 2017 : Sign assemblies with signs added on
US 29 south of Chatham, VA
(https://i.imgur.com/Os6XFsf.jpg)
That shouldn't count. That's standard practice in Virginia -- placing a route marker above a mileage sign. Those signs are placed there purposely and not as an afterthought. I could have posted a bunch of examples from Ohio had I been inclined to search my collection.
Quote from: hbelkins on September 16, 2017, 04:26:06 PM
That shouldn't count. That's standard practice in Virginia -- placing a route marker above a mileage sign. Those signs are placed there purposely and not as an afterthought. I could have posted a bunch of examples from Ohio had I been inclined to search my collection.
Arkansas does it, too
QuoteSeptember 16, 2017: Today is Mexico's Independence Day. Post road signs guiding you to Mexico. (Tijuana, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico MO, etc.)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Falpsroads.net%2Froads%2Faz%2Fbus_19%2Fnmx.jpg&hash=d503f5c3e3777f0908aa2541d02cc9c27796f0c8)
(alpsroads)
QuoteSeptember 16, 2017: Today is Mexico's Independence Day. Post road signs guiding you to Mexico. (Tijuana, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico MO, etc.)
Douglas, AZ with some nice buttoncopy.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fmexico.jpg&hash=53f3e6a4e47fbc98be49f01a3210d7bddc92c05d)
QuoteSeptember 16, 2017: Today is Mexico's Independence Day. Post road signs guiding you to Mexico. (Tijuana, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico MO, etc.)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3139/2945057827_c23aacc7b1_z_d.jpg?zz=1)
Does NEW Mexico, count?
Quote from: US71 on September 16, 2017, 05:37:57 PM
QuoteSeptember 16, 2017: Today is Mexico's Independence Day. Post road signs guiding you to Mexico. (Tijuana, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico MO, etc.)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3139/2945057827_c23aacc7b1_z_d.jpg?zz=1)
Does NEW Mexico, count?
I was hoping for Mexico, Mo.
I do have this from western Kentucky, though.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4361/36236506264_9e0038b526_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Xd6yRo)2017 Western KY meet scouting trip Day 2 - 410 (https://flic.kr/p/Xd6yRo) by H.B. Elkins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hbelkins/), on Flickr
QuoteSeptember 16, 2017: Today is Mexico's Independence Day. Post road signs guiding you to Mexico. (Tijuana, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico MO, etc.)
How about Mexico, NY? I remember posting this picture somewhere on the forum a few years ago when I first saw it on Imgur.
(https://i.imgur.com/EdtgoxB.jpg)
Credit: Imgur (https://imgur.com/gallery/EdtgoxB)
QuoteSeptember 16, 2017: Today is Mexico's Independence Day. Post road signs guiding you to Mexico. (Tijuana, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico MO, etc.)
El Paso, TX:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FTX%2FUS%2F54%2FUS54_TX_dv_21-75_south_Apr17.jpg&hash=ab5caa966b786ed372f158ad2a5e972dd5c18415)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/TX/US/54/US54_TX_dv_21-75_south_Apr17_24x16.jpg
Quote from: paulthemapguySeptember 17, 2017: Post a highway marker or other sign showing the number corresponding to the order by which the relevant state was admitted to the Union (or by which the Canadian province was confederated).
Illinois 21
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7721/26908975080_46ca3fd82d_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GZRwNd)
IL-021-060SR (https://flic.kr/p/GZRwNd) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Michigan 26
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4237/35618202202_9e800677d4_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WgsAAw)
MI-038-026WW (https://flic.kr/p/WgsAAw) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Vermont 14
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1609/25409867304_b1d8d14399_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EHodhq)
IMG_2719 (https://flic.kr/p/EHodhq) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote from: AsphaltPlanet on September 16, 2017, 09:42:19 PM
QuoteSeptember 16, 2017: Today is Mexico's Independence Day. Post road signs guiding you to Mexico. (Tijuana, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico MO, etc.)
El Paso, TX:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FTX%2FUS%2F54%2FUS54_TX_dv_21-75_south_Apr17.jpg&hash=ab5caa966b786ed372f158ad2a5e972dd5c18415)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/TX/US/54/US54_TX_dv_21-75_south_Apr17_24x16.jpg
Why in the hell is US54 still signed east-west in TX and NM??
Quote from: paulthemapguySeptember 17, 2017: Post a highway marker or other sign showing the number corresponding to the order by which the relevant state was admitted to the Union (or by which the Canadian province was confederated).
It's a really bad photo, but here it is...
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4127/35775917035_ffc458344d_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WvoVHM)I-89, exit 5 in New Hampshire (https://flic.kr/p/WvoVHM) by <name removed> (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hotdogpi/), on Flickr
In case you can't read it:
Exit 5
{202} [9]
Hopkinton
Henniker ↗
Also, I know you also did VT 14, but I have one too.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4233/35775917985_deaedaf253_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WvoW1a)I-89, exit 5 in Vermont (https://flic.kr/p/WvoW1a) by <name removed> (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hotdogpi/), on Flickr
Quote from: paulthemapguySeptember 17, 2017: Post a highway marker or other sign showing the number corresponding to the order by which the relevant state was admitted to the Union (or by which the Canadian province was confederated).
Delaware loves proclaiming to be the First State
(https://www.aaroads.com/mid-atlantic/delaware001/de-001_nb_exit_156_04.jpg)
Quote from: paulthemapguySeptember 17, 2017: Post a highway marker or other sign showing the number corresponding to the order by which the relevant state was admitted to the Union (or by which the Canadian province was confederated).
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4400/36500356650_cfb57d9fcd_z_d.jpg)
Arkansas was #25
QuoteSeptember 17, 2017: Post a highway marker or other sign showing the number corresponding to the order by which the relevant state was admitted to the Union (or by which the Canadian province was confederated).
Alabama was the 22nd state (it also has I-22):
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/614/32936538455_671f632bf2_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SbunoF)
Florida doesn't have an SR 27, but they're the only one with green US 27 shields:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7235/7206952618_424a7c8e5d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/bYRvVL)
New Mexico was the 47th state admitted to the Union:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4337/36637507071_7a5c1d7628_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XPwNqp)
QuoteSeptember 17, 2017: Post a highway marker or other sign showing the number corresponding to the order by which the relevant state was admitted to the Union (or by which the Canadian province was confederated).
New Mexico 47. Taken April 4, 2004.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20040404%2Fnm47.jpg&hash=462a5b668b673bac3c8e2687d243ef9919d3798a)
Are we keeping this one open until all U.S. states and Canadian provinces are represented (at least one where such a route exists)?
QuoteSeptember 17, 2017: Post a highway marker or other sign showing the number corresponding to the order by which the relevant state was admitted to the Union (or by which the Canadian province was confederated).
Thanks for remembering Canada! :thumbsup:
Too bad Ontario doesn't have a highway 1.
MB 5 and TCH 16 in Neepawa, MB. Manitoba was the fifth province to join Canada.
(https://i.imgur.com/EDM80k8.jpg)
SK 8 at TCH 1 in Moosomin, SK. Saskatchewan was the eighth province to join Canada.
(https://i.imgur.com/MqU4mF2.jpg)
Not sure if this counts...
US 27 at Florida's Turnpike. Florida was the twenty-seventh state to join the US.
(https://i.imgur.com/5MUkNdm.jpg)
This was probably inspired by map that's floating around on Facebook.
Anyway, Kentucky was the 15th state. And my office fronts KY 15. So...
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4303/35786716821_95b1d30eea_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Wwmh7Z)2017 Various KY pics Jan-June - 0237 (https://flic.kr/p/Wwmh7Z) by H.B. Elkins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hbelkins/), on Flickr
QuoteSeptember 17, 2017: Post a highway marker or other sign showing the number corresponding to the order by which the relevant state was admitted to the Union (or by which the Canadian province was confederated).
MN-32 for the 32nd state.
(https://i.imgur.com/BPs2IeY.jpg)
QuoteSeptember 17, 2017: Post a highway marker or other sign showing the number corresponding to the order by which the relevant state was admitted to the Union (or by which the Canadian province was confederated).
US 5 for Connecticut being the 5th state in the Union
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4213/34798543664_f0f2cc17cc_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/V22CEL)
Trip on CT 31/140 (https://flic.kr/p/V22CEL) by JJBers (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jjbers/), on Flickr
Quote from: paulthemapguySeptember 17, 2017: Post a highway marker or other sign showing the number corresponding to the order by which the relevant state was admitted to the Union (or by which the Canadian province was confederated).
A bit controversial this one. At some point there may be another state admitted. We don't know what it is so I've used a US shield as a generic 51.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fus51.jpg&hash=0f3c8d518f55da3124d5b736f801528093ef359d)
QuoteSeptember 17, 2017: Post a highway marker or other sign showing the number corresponding to the order by which the relevant state was admitted to the Union (or by which the Canadian province was confederated).
Had to dig into my 2005 pictures for this one... Colorado was the 38th state, admitted August 1,1876.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcoloradohighways.us%2Fpics%2Fco38.jpg&hash=03ccbd65f36fe000e6c0e05da0888646d728b775)
SH 38 was decommissioned in 2007 in exchange for Colorado Springs getting SH 21 on the east side...
Louisiana at #18
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170917/b1c4b98ab6d9830abafbec2473fb98a2.jpg)
iPhone
New Jersey 3. Taken August 10, 2004, on the Garden State Parkway.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20040810%2Fexit153.jpg&hash=678808f710dd1e0c94a7f84669a843e0f047de69)
It's after midnight, but I can't think of a challenge...
Georgia was the 4th state:
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/752/31869167703_80f3823ce3_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QyaPfF)
South Carolina was 8th:
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5623/31287954236_5f76da113b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PENWJQ)
New York has was 11th, but we'll use US Route 11:
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8271/29029020684_d16e7cc1ca_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LecjuC)
QuoteSeptember 17, 2017: Post a highway marker or other sign showing the number corresponding to the order by which the relevant state was admitted to the Union (or by which the Canadian province was confederated).
As per their license plates, Delaware was the first state:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcoastroads.com%2Fstates%2Fde%2Fdestate%2Fde1%2Ffullsize%2F1s164_03.jpg&hash=f7234a7fd1b9e408ccb87f586a12b12210cfbdda)
Quote from: formulanone on September 18, 2017, 05:46:51 AM
It's after midnight, but I can't think of a challenge...
The previous day's Challenge still expires, regardless.
Quote from: empirestate on September 18, 2017, 12:21:50 PM
Quote from: formulanone on September 18, 2017, 05:46:51 AM
It's after midnight, but I can't think of a challenge...
The previous day's Challenge still expires, regardless.
Have we done highest posted highway in your state?
Quote from: US71 on September 18, 2017, 12:25:47 PM
Have we done highest posted highway in your state?
That might be better for an ongoing challenge, not a daily one.
QuoteSept. 18
Post a photo showing two or more cities/towns as destinations or control cities, and two of those cities/towns begin with the same letter.
West Virginia is our friend for this challenge.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4369/36967110661_e63ac3af95_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/YjE75V)2017 WV Panhandles route-clinching trip Day 2 - 003 (https://flic.kr/p/YjE75V) by H.B. Elkins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hbelkins/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4411/37108312785_3851162e17_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Yx8Nyi)2017 WV Panhandles route-clinching trip Day 2 - 296 (https://flic.kr/p/Yx8Nyi) by H.B. Elkins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hbelkins/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4421/37108333325_b669f363a0_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Yx8UEr)2017 WV Panhandles route-clinching trip Day 2 - 253 (https://flic.kr/p/Yx8UEr) by H.B. Elkins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hbelkins/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4425/37108346905_069c639190_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Yx8YGz)2017 WV Panhandles route-clinching trip Day 2 - 230 (https://flic.kr/p/Yx8YGz) by H.B. Elkins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hbelkins/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4359/36938092622_10f018fbf8_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Yh6o2U)2017 WV Panhandles route-clinching trip Day 2 - 228 (https://flic.kr/p/Yh6o2U) by H.B. Elkins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hbelkins/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4374/36712100440_ae08290673_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XW87qY)2017 WV Panhandles route-clinching trip Day 2 - 114 (https://flic.kr/p/XW87qY) by H.B. Elkins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hbelkins/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4403/36938150682_232f922aef_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Yh6FhW)2017 WV Panhandles route-clinching trip Day 2 - 091 (https://flic.kr/p/Yh6FhW) by H.B. Elkins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hbelkins/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4033/35387605140_388cfc059a_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VV5J87)I-89, Exit 7 in Vermont (https://flic.kr/p/VV5J87) by <name removed> (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hotdogpi/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4080/35734933376_55144e2532_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WrLSGY)Destination signage in Waterbury, VT (https://flic.kr/p/WrLSGY) by <name removed> (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hotdogpi/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4423/36746729136_5b15d9b495_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XZbAks)MA 16 east at MA 28 (https://flic.kr/p/XZbAks) by <name removed> (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hotdogpi/), on Flickr
QuoteSeptember 18: Post a photo showing two or more cities/towns as destinations or control cities, and two of those cities/towns begin with the same letter.
Made it fit with the rest of the challenge quotesWhat about 3?
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4423/36962148362_18389a8f4f_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/YjdEY3)
I-84 (https://flic.kr/p/YjdEY3) by JJBers (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jjbers/), on Flickr
And the two Willi's
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4365/36847471231_578fe4c28e_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Y95Vs8)
I-84 (https://flic.kr/p/Y95Vs8) by JJBers (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jjbers/), on Flickr
How about Control States with the same letters?
(https://www.interstate-guide.com/images355/i-355_sb_app_i-080_01.jpg)
QuoteSeptember 18: Post a photo showing two or more cities/towns as destinations or control cities, and two of those cities/towns begin with the same letter.
Breezewood / Baltimore at the worst freeway to freeway junction :ded:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fbreeze.jpg&hash=8b6a97defc35f453823c4221584d7c5845c07890)
QuoteSeptember 18: Post a photo showing two or more cities/towns as destinations or control cities, and two of those cities/towns begin with the same letter.
Here's a photo I took TODAY. Monee-Manhattan Road is frequently traveled by yours truly, and locals refer to it affectionately as "M&M":
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4332/36912505350_dfbd020021_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/YeQeQ3)
20170918_141322 (https://flic.kr/p/YeQeQ3) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteSeptember 18: Post a photo showing two or more cities/towns as destinations or control cities, and two of those cities/towns begin with the same letter.
Pavilion and Perry, NY on NY 63
(https://i.imgur.com/sjSFGe1.jpg)
Tioga and Tioga Junction, PA on US 15
(https://i.imgur.com/ciN3HMT.jpg)
Detroit, MI and Dayton, OH on I-475
(https://i.imgur.com/zHPSYOl.jpg)
Quote from: US71 on September 18, 2017, 12:25:47 PM
Have we done highest posted highway in your state?
There is a Challenge like that still ongoing, which I think has a few states left in it.
Quote from: US71 on September 18, 2017, 12:25:47 PM
done highest posted highway in your state?
I made that challenge in this thread a few months ago.
QuoteSeptember 18: Post a photo showing two or more cities/towns as destinations or control cities, and two of those cities/towns begin with the same letter.
Jennerstown, PA and Johnstown, PA along PA 985
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2630/32188508993_146333e06c_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/R3owhZ)PA Route 985 (https://flic.kr/p/R3owhZ) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Schellsburg, PA and Somerset, PA along PA 31
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8473/8098012177_6c3503980f_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/dkAqTB)
PA Route 31 @ PA Route 96 south - Manns Choice, PA (https://flic.kr/p/dkAqTB) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Lititz, PA and Lancaster, PA along US 322
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8292/7633872886_20217d2610_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/cCzAs3)
US 322 @ PA Route 501 - Brickerville, PA (https://flic.kr/p/cCzAs3) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
QuoteSeptember 19, 2017: Pictures of a dying breed of BGS: diagrammatic signs.
First one is on I-235 approaching the East Mixmaster.
(https://i.imgur.com/0GsxHjf.jpg)
Second is on I-80 approaching the West Mixmaster.
(https://i.imgur.com/fwwrGkF.jpg)
QuoteSeptember 19, 2017: Pictures of a dying breed of BGS: diagrammatic signs.
On I-75 in the Detroit area
(https://i.imgur.com/zRkAbP2.jpg)
This one on TN 155 in Nashville has no black dashed lines
(https://i.imgur.com/7kdsCnK.jpg)
These are pretty common in Ontario. Here's the 401 in Mississauga
(https://i.imgur.com/g39DoVy.jpg)
QuoteSeptember 19, 2017: Pictures of a dying breed of BGS: diagrammatic signs.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2635/4220247472_c67f485442_z_d.jpg)
Carterville, MO
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2207/2435384958_408ec142bc_z_d.jpg)
St Louis
QuoteSeptember 19, 2017: Pictures of a dying breed of BGS: diagrammatic signs.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4140/35775916675_ded46b2320_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WvoVBz)I-93 south approaching NH 101 in New Hampshire (https://flic.kr/p/WvoVBz) by <name removed> (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hotdogpi/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4258/35734934566_fbabfd3bf6_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WrLT4u)I-93 and I-293, Manchester, NH (https://flic.kr/p/WrLT4u) by <name removed> (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hotdogpi/), on Flickr
QuoteSeptember 19, 2017: Pictures of a dying breed of BGS: diagrammatic signs.
I-64 WB in Louisville, KY:
(https://i.imgur.com/ChsE48B.jpg)
QuoteSeptember 19, 2017: Pictures of a dying breed of BGS: diagrammatic signs.
just because I like this sign:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FON%2Fhwy_401_images%2F401_dv_409_west_Jul17.jpg&hash=06847b5810389c551eb03fdd16d1e22b98936069)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/ON/hwy_401_images/401_dv_409_west_Jul17_24x16.jpg
QuoteSeptember 19, 2017: Pictures of a dying breed of BGS: diagrammatic signs.
I love these!
Here's one in Rhode Island:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4364/36335084962_40fa2591cc_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XmNNS7)
IMG_2071 (https://flic.kr/p/XmNNS7) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Here's one in Massachusetts:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1662/25923431482_5174b6b978_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FuLn2d)
IMG_2253 (https://flic.kr/p/FuLn2d) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Here's one in Tennessee, taken from a frontage road:
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5322/30790303672_865b6cf7b3_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NUQmyG)
TN-I-640X03EJ (https://flic.kr/p/NUQmyG) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteSeptember 19, 2017: Pictures of a dying breed of BGS: diagrammatic signs.
This diagrammatic sign is already dead.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2F7079.jpg&hash=ae30531f86d9be03ea52fd698677fa7c314e8b3f)
QuoteSeptember 19, 2017: Pictures of a dying breed of BGS: diagrammatic signs.
Oooooh, I have a good bit of photos of these
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4336/35785255454_15aa3710b7_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WwdMH1)
I-91 (https://flic.kr/p/WwdMH1) by JJBers (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jjbers/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4340/36223125120_49c0d37364_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XbUZ71)
I-91 (https://flic.kr/p/XbUZ71) by JJBers (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jjbers/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4395/36303203782_d20b71f6cd_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XiZpGA)
I-95 (https://flic.kr/p/XiZpGA) by JJBers (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jjbers/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4379/36259248621_914200671e_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Xf78mZ)
I-95 (RI) (https://flic.kr/p/Xf78mZ) by JJBers (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jjbers/), on Flickr
QuoteSeptember 19, 2017: Pictures of a dying breed of BGS: diagrammatic signs.
Whitestone Bridge (I-678) southbound:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcoastroads.com%2Fstates%2Fny%2Fnyinter%2Fi678%2Ffullsize%2F678s17_3.jpg&hash=2ecdb1429e41178bcd3a35ce51f9317354532a51)
QuoteSeptember 19, 2017: Pictures of a dying breed of BGS: diagrammatic signs.
I-290 in Auburn, Massachusetts as of March 24, 2001.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20010324%2Fi395i90.jpg&hash=10ef39b463de846add7ddf5c04e369f123afd506)
Hutchinson River Parkway in the Bronx. September 14, 2007.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20070914%2Fexit7b.jpg&hash=51f4a5417bca9c931869de13c90b0a596f056411)
And to I-690 in Syracuse. June 29, 2016.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20160629%2Fwesti690i81bwts.jpg&hash=f197624b14edb84829e3016e13c73c9a58b772e3)
QuoteSeptember 19, 2017: Pictures of a dying breed of BGS: diagrammatic signs.
I have a bunch, but I'll just throw this one in.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4397/36273973273_63f2104178_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XgpAui)2017 Upper Midwest Trip Day 1 - 090 (https://flic.kr/p/XgpAui) by H.B. Elkins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hbelkins/), on Flickr
QuoteSeptember 19, 2017: Pictures of a dying breed of BGS: diagrammatic signs.
Georgia's are indeed going away, but here are three photos from last year.
A simple one on I-285:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fi285s_i20e.jpg&hash=af191ccd334a0692031bec2388e18564a0a68f62)
One with a funky layout on I-575:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fi575s_ga20_w.jpg&hash=32a354acee85b37d9bd3993e0c91505133735236)
And how about one with exits from both sides? This one on I-20:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fi20w_i285w.jpg&hash=7945466d19f20fca2dedb6db765c06f872b1a4fd)
QuoteSeptember 19, 2017: Pictures of a dying breed of BGS: diagrammatic signs.
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/627/21124956475_f2a29ac337_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ybJVzv)
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8704/16148060634_e623007307_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qAX2Qw)
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5470/30918863101_ca37aa494e_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/P7cfNz)
QuoteSeptember 19, 2017: Pictures of a dying breed of BGS: diagrammatic signs.
Approaching the Brent Spence Bridge:
(https://i.imgur.com/Bz9EqtU.jpg)
I-696 in Farmington Hills -- this one was removed a week ago and replaced with two separate signs on a gantry.
(https://i.imgur.com/aWwLr8C.jpg)
QuoteSeptember 19, 2017: Pictures of a dying breed of BGS: diagrammatic signs.
I-78 Exit 54 in Allentown, PA
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3097/2853325021_f55f2987a6_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/5m937Z)
On the Road (https://flic.kr/p/5m937Z) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
I-99 Exit 62 near Port Matilda, PA
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4143/4764787555_20a4470454_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/8g3Mkz)
I-99 near Port Matilda, PA (https://flic.kr/p/8g3Mkz) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
I-81 Exit 72 (I-77 north split) in Wytheville, VA
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7071/6978494388_7e73df628b_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/bCEBfL)
I-77 / I-81 Split (https://flic.kr/p/bCEBfL) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
I guess I'll come up with today's challenge
QuoteSeptember 20: Shields with large numbers in them (In font size)
Here's this beauty
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4440/36223051530_d1c9541c58_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XbUBed)
I-90 (https://flic.kr/p/XbUBed) by JJBers (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jjbers/), on Flickr
QuoteSeptember 20: Shields with large numbers in them (In font size)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7686/27844080293_3c89171da8_z_d.jpg)
Jonesboro, AR
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3199/2890629301_794091d8ac_z_d.jpg)
South of Booneville, AR
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2902/14215601805_7e6bf463a5_z_d.jpg)
Alma, AR
QuoteSeptember 20: Shields with large numbers in them (In font size)
(https://www.interstate-guide.com/images476/i-095_sb_at_i-476_01.jpg)
Quote from: Jim on September 19, 2017, 07:12:59 PM
QuoteSeptember 19, 2017: Pictures of a dying breed of BGS: diagrammatic signs.
I-290 in Auburn, Massachusetts as of March 24, 2001.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20010324%2Fi395i90.jpg&hash=10ef39b463de846add7ddf5c04e369f123afd506)
Unfortunately, this sign is no more. It was struck by an overheight truck last April. Both the sign and horizontal member of the structure were removed, and the sign was replaced with a temporary (and conventional) ground-mounted sign. Under the pending I-290 Auburn to Worcester sign replacement project, the remaining diagrammatics for Exit 7 are to be replace with conventional signs, as traffic will be directed to use Route 12 via Exit 8 instead of Exit 7.
Quote from: roadman on September 20, 2017, 12:40:12 PM
Quote from: Jim on September 19, 2017, 07:12:59 PM
QuoteSeptember 19, 2017: Pictures of a dying breed of BGS: diagrammatic signs.
I-290 in Auburn, Massachusetts as of March 24, 2001.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20010324%2Fi395i90.jpg&hash=10ef39b463de846add7ddf5c04e369f123afd506)
Unfortunately, this sign is no more. It was struck by an overheight truck last April. Both the sign and horizontal member of the structure were removed, and the sign was replaced with a temporary (and conventional) ground-mounted sign. Under the pending I-290 Auburn to Worcester sign replacement project, the remaining diagrammatics for Exit 7 are to be replace with conventional signs, as traffic will be directed to use Route 12 via Exit 8 instead of Exit 7.
Will the Exit 7 ramp to Route 12 North (prior to where the Pike tollbooths once were) be eliminated?
Current Exit 8 signage is signed for Route 12 South. I'm not sure of the actual traffic counts for either ramp but do you really want to dump more traffic onto Oxford St. which is largely residential?
QuoteSeptember 20: Shields with large numbers in them (In font size)
Occasionally, Florida thinks we're nearly blind:
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5511/31300284632_e7e82e3a42_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PFU98S)
(...but I love the clouds in this shot.)
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5599/29780681034_79e3b4d96c_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MnBLVQ)
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7495/26963082713_3167c4f4ce_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/H5CR7r)
QuoteSeptember 20: Shields with large numbers in them (In font size)
How do you define large? Looking through my photos I see several where the numbers fill the available space. It doesn't seem particularly rare.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2F68large.jpg&hash=5703eac76deedbf72cb31a765a128d34d4afafba)
Quote from: Truvelo on September 20, 2017, 03:36:39 PM
QuoteSeptember 20: Shields with large numbers in them (In font size)
How do you define large? Looking through my photos I see several where the numbers fill the available space. It doesn't seem particularly rare.
The challenges aren't really supposed to be rare, consider this a free pass.
Quote from: JJBers on September 20, 2017, 08:05:19 PM
Quote from: Truvelo on September 20, 2017, 03:36:39 PM
QuoteSeptember 20: Shields with large numbers in them (In font size)
How do you define large? Looking through my photos I see several where the numbers fill the available space. It doesn't seem particularly rare.
The challenges aren't really supposed to be rare, consider this a free pass.
But they
are supposed to be a
challenge.
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on September 20, 2017, 09:22:39 PM
Quote from: JJBers on September 20, 2017, 08:05:19 PM
The challenges aren't really supposed to be rare, consider this a free pass.
But they are supposed to be a challenge.
THANK YOU. This is one of several recent challenges that fail to be challenges. That failure led me to abstain from posting, and I will also do that here. The criteria can't just be super-easy "post a picture where the sky is blue." Make it interesting.
Quote from: paulthemapguy on September 20, 2017, 10:19:12 PM
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on September 20, 2017, 09:22:39 PM
Quote from: JJBers on September 20, 2017, 08:05:19 PM
The challenges aren't really supposed to be rare, consider this a free pass.
But they are supposed to be a challenge.
THANK YOU. This is one of several recent challenges that fail to be challenges. That failure led me to abstain from posting, and I will also do that here. The criteria can't just be super-easy "post a picture where the sky is blue." Make it interesting.
I think I'll try my hand at attempting to make something interesting. Just need to wait 90 minutes.
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on September 20, 2017, 09:22:39 PM
Quote from: JJBers on September 20, 2017, 08:05:19 PM
Quote from: Truvelo on September 20, 2017, 03:36:39 PM
QuoteSeptember 20: Shields with large numbers in them (In font size)
How do you define large? Looking through my photos I see several where the numbers fill the available space. It doesn't seem particularly rare.
The challenges aren't really supposed to be rare, consider this a free pass.
But they are supposed to be a challenge.
I posted my challenge at 8:46 am, I think if there is a good challenge, post earlier than 8:46 am.
Quote from: JJBers on September 20, 2017, 10:37:25 PM
I posted my challenge at 8:46 am, I think if there is a good challenge, post earlier than 8:46 am.
Unless you've got something that isn't either too easy or too difficult, just don't post and let someone else make one. It's really quite simple.
QuoteSeptember 21st: Post road sign photos that contain both imperial and metric units.
This speed limit sign was taken on the Blue Water Bridge leaving the Ontario side.
(https://i.imgur.com/CTLjtNd.jpg)
This sign explaining metric conversion was taken on the 401 east of Windsor, ON.
(https://i.imgur.com/b02d0vW.jpg)
QuoteSeptember 21st: Post road sign photos that contain both imperial and metric units.
A few of these popped up along CR 850 near Estero, Florida:
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8893/28409903526_c21c8225f7_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KhubwS)
I-75 north of...
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3851/32099061724_ea5a758c87_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QUu5JG)
Maine has some metric distances on I-95:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4282/35256199652_6ba8c4a7ff_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VHteRf)
QuoteSeptember 21st: Post road sign photos that contain both imperial and metric units.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4336/37194856842_e10e98d829_z_d.jpg)
US 53 south of International Falls, MN
QuoteSeptember 21st: Post road sign photos that contain both imperial and metric units.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fmetric.jpg&hash=e390ea6780d5b272a87096a41141df22edcc07d2)
Quote from: JJBers on September 20, 2017, 08:05:19 PM
Quote from: Truvelo on September 20, 2017, 03:36:39 PM
QuoteSeptember 20: Shields with large numbers in them (In font size)
How do you define large? Looking through my photos I see several where the numbers fill the available space. It doesn't seem particularly rare.
The challenges aren't really supposed to be rare, consider this a free pass.
Well, we shouldn't really need any free passes–if someone's got a photo they're really dying to post, there are a number of dates still available where no Challenge has been posted yet. They can always use one of those instead of just posting a deliberately easy Challenge.
That being said, I think the big numbers idea could be a perfectly serviceable Challenge. We just maybe needed a little more particularization: numerals that are
too big for the specifications, perhaps, or just so big that they barely fit inside the shield, rather than simply happening to be fairly large.
Also keep in mind this isn't necessarily a "take it yourself" Challenge, so finding things that might make people have to look for pictures outside their own collections are perfectly valid.
QuoteSeptember 21st: Post road sign photos that contain both imperial and metric units.
Here's one in Hillsborough, New Hampshire. June 24, 2012.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20120624%2Fjctus202nh9.jpg&hash=e8e7894ca35d82d727b9ef2bdf24e56d97865e09)
Quote from: PHLBOS on September 20, 2017, 02:32:41 PM
Quote from: roadman on September 20, 2017, 12:40:12 PM
Quote from: Jim on September 19, 2017, 07:12:59 PM
QuoteSeptember 19, 2017: Pictures of a dying breed of BGS: diagrammatic signs.
I-290 in Auburn, Massachusetts as of March 24, 2001.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20010324%2Fi395i90.jpg&hash=10ef39b463de846add7ddf5c04e369f123afd506)
Unfortunately, this sign is no more. It was struck by an overheight truck last April. Both the sign and horizontal member of the structure were removed, and the sign was replaced with a temporary (and conventional) ground-mounted sign. Under the pending I-290 Auburn to Worcester sign replacement project, the remaining diagrammatics for Exit 7 are to be replace with conventional signs, as traffic will be directed to use Route 12 via Exit 8 instead of Exit 7.
Will the Exit 7 ramp to Route 12 North (prior to where the Pike tollbooths once were) be eliminated?
Current Exit 8 signage is signed for Route 12 South. I'm not sure of the actual traffic counts for either ramp but do you really want to dump more traffic onto Oxford St. which is largely residential?
The Exit 7 ramp to Route 12 north will be retained. However, you raise a good point about Oxford Street - MassDOT may want to design the new Exit 7 signs so '12 NORTH' can be added if the planned re-routing causes issues.
Quote from: roadman on September 21, 2017, 03:27:45 PM
Quote from: PHLBOS on September 20, 2017, 02:32:41 PM
Quote from: roadman on September 20, 2017, 12:40:12 PMUnder the pending I-290 Auburn to Worcester sign replacement project, the remaining diagrammatics for Exit 7 are to be replace with conventional signs, as traffic will be directed to use Route 12 via Exit 8 instead of Exit 7.
Will the Exit 7 ramp to Route 12 North (prior to where the Pike tollbooths once were) be eliminated?
Current Exit 8 signage is signed for Route 12 South. I'm not sure of the actual traffic counts for either ramp but do you really want to dump more traffic onto Oxford St. which is largely residential?
The Exit 7 ramp to Route 12 north will be retained. However, you raise a good point about Oxford Street - MassDOT may want to design the new Exit 7 signs so '12 NORTH' can be added if the planned re-routing causes issues.
No offense but this is one case of MassDOT trying to fix something that wasn't really broken. One reason to use Exit 8 over Exit 7 to reach Route 12 northbound was essentially eliminated when the Turnpike tollbooths were taken down last year. That said, I'd
keep the
12 NORTH legends on the new Exit 7 signs. IMHO, such will save MassDOT from any future embarrassing backlash/blowback from the locals & highway users.
Side bar & OT: the new I-90 eastbound signage for Exit 9 should
not list
NY City on them. Most NYC-bound traffic west of Sturbridge isn't going to use I-84. Either the previous
Sturbridge/Hartford, CT combo or just using
Hartford, CT for those BGS' would suffice.
We now return to our regularly scheduled
Daily Picture Challenge thread; already in progress. :sombrero:
QuoteSeptember 21st: Post road sign photos that contain both imperial and metric units.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadfan.com%2Fohtpkchi.jpg&hash=17c59a12c0275e60066f6d8cf1d66299aa07696a)
QuoteSeptember 21st: Post road sign photos that contain both imperial and metric units.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FCA%2FUS%2F395%2FUS395_CA_dv_K15_north.jpg&hash=ba5aaa1ed2bcf994f42d5fc1888a70717da7dd48)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/CA/US/395/US395_CA_dv_K15_north_lg.jpg
Quote from: PHLBOS on September 21, 2017, 05:19:39 PM
Quote from: roadman on September 21, 2017, 03:27:45 PM
Quote from: PHLBOS on September 20, 2017, 02:32:41 PM
Quote from: roadman on September 20, 2017, 12:40:12 PMUnder the pending I-290 Auburn to Worcester sign replacement project, the remaining diagrammatics for Exit 7 are to be replace with conventional signs, as traffic will be directed to use Route 12 via Exit 8 instead of Exit 7.
Will the Exit 7 ramp to Route 12 North (prior to where the Pike tollbooths once were) be eliminated?
Current Exit 8 signage is signed for Route 12 South. I'm not sure of the actual traffic counts for either ramp but do you really want to dump more traffic onto Oxford St. which is largely residential?
The Exit 7 ramp to Route 12 north will be retained. However, you raise a good point about Oxford Street - MassDOT may want to design the new Exit 7 signs so '12 NORTH' can be added if the planned re-routing causes issues.
No offense but this is one case of MassDOT trying to fix something that wasn't really broken. One reason to use Exit 8 over Exit 7 to reach Route 12 northbound was essentially eliminated when the Turnpike tollbooths were taken down last year. That said, I'd keep the 12 NORTH legends on the new Exit 7 signs. IMHO, such will save MassDOT from any future embarrassing backlash/blowback from the locals & highway users.
Side bar & OT: the new I-90 eastbound signage for Exit 9 should not list NY City on them. Most NYC-bound traffic west of Sturbridge isn't going to use I-84. Either the previous Sturbridge/Hartford, CT combo or just using Hartford, CT for those BGS' would suffice.
We now return to our regularly scheduled Daily Picture Challenge thread; already in progress. :sombrero:
QuoteSeptember 21st: Post road sign photos that contain both imperial and metric units.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadfan.com%2Fohtpkchi.jpg&hash=17c59a12c0275e60066f6d8cf1d66299aa07696a)
Where was that taken?
Quote from: tribar
Where was that taken?
Ohio Turnpike. The distance would put it near Toledo but I can't find it anywhere on GSV even on the 2007 imagery.
September 22, 2017: Post photos of two-way arrows that meet at a 135° angle
... like this one:
This is a sign newly posted in Manhattan, IL.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4355/36545426923_e510909256_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XFoScD)
IL-US52-G-M&M (https://flic.kr/p/XFoScD) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote from: paulthemapguy on September 22, 2017, 10:45:34 PM
September 22, 2017: Post photos of two-way arrows that meet at a 135° angle
... like this one:
This is a sign newly posted in Manhattan, IL.
That's the exact opposite of the 20th's challenge, wayyy to specific.
Quote from: paulthemapguy on September 22, 2017, 10:45:34 PM
September 22, 2017: Post photos of two-way arrows that meet at a 135° angle
Great challenge, but every single junction with the appropriate geometry that I've taken pictures of either uses right-angle arrows or two separate shields and arrows. :banghead:
QuoteSeptember 23, 2017: Singular shields with multiple route numbers on them.
Kankakee, IL:
(https://i.imgur.com/eso1UDw.jpg)
Effingham, IL:
(https://i.imgur.com/HeCsi9J.jpg)
QuoteSeptember 23, 2017: Singular shields with multiple route numbers on them.
Now I really regret not taking a cell phone photo of the split I-65-70 shields in downtown Indianapolis :-/
But I do have this awesome sign taken on New Dundee Rd (RR 12) at Trussler Rd (RR 70) in North Dumfries, ON! I've also seen 7/8 shields on Regional roundabout signage.
(https://i.imgur.com/IIl9fqX.jpg)
QuoteSeptember 23, 2017: Singular shields with multiple route numbers on them.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8739/28425429641_3384fb6647_z_d.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2273/2259964064_8b661a4cfa_z_d.jpg?zz=1)
QuoteSeptember 23, 2017: Singular shields with multiple route numbers on them.
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3874/14146716767_12d07420c8_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ny6C2M)
QuoteSeptember 23, 2017: Singular shields with multiple route numbers on them.
I-68 West Virginia
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2F7312.jpg&hash=5755447e4b0a1bf247302a74ad66b59a81c8e80f)
Quote from: JJBers on September 22, 2017, 11:44:14 PM
That's the exact opposite of the 20th's challenge, wayyy to specific.
What part of the word "challenge" don't you get...lol
Also I think we've done today's challenge before.
QuoteSeptember 23, 2017: Singular shields with multiple route numbers on them.
Effingham, IL
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4383/36312674334_8f0407d8a0_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XjPWXY)
IL-US40-032NA (https://flic.kr/p/XjPWXY) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Peoria, IL
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8370/28990856324_d960bf02ab_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LaPHyq)
IL-008-116D (https://flic.kr/p/LaPHyq) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote from: Truvelo on September 23, 2017, 02:19:42 PM
QuoteSeptember 23, 2017: Singular shields with multiple route numbers on them.
I-68 West Virginia
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2F7312.jpg&hash=5755447e4b0a1bf247302a74ad66b59a81c8e80f)
No. That's County Route 73/12 and it's one route. This is a prime example of West Virginia's "fractional" route system. In this case, the parent route (numerator) is, or was, the now-defunct WV 73. The denominator indicates this is the 12th route that branches off WV 73 that uses it as a parent. See an explanation on Page 12 of this document: http://millenniumhwy.net/wvroads/system.pdf
Now who's got a New Jersey US 1&9 for us?
Here are my 1&9s as posted for a challenge several months back.
Quote from: Jim on February 01, 2017, 07:33:25 AM
QuoteFebruary 1, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of route shields containing hyphens, or any other punctuation or diacritical marks.
I'll go for some easy ones on 1&9 in New Jersey.
Linden. September 15, 2007.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20070915%2Fus1-9i278i95.jpg&hash=d29b4f3b75926b113fb4aabdd31da85978c5b1e9)
Jersey City. April 12, 2008.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20080412%2Fus1and9nj7.jpg&hash=d8a1d5472fedc7d9a9523ec6292346f739084736)
QuoteSeptember 24th: Post photos of road signage relating to ferries, or photos of actual ferries.
This sign for the Sombra-Marine City ferry and Walpole Island-Algonac ferry is on the 402 east of Sarnia, ON.
(https://i.imgur.com/7XnkGet.jpg)
QuoteSeptember 24th: Post photos of road signage relating to ferries, or photos of actual ferries.
Sign approaching the ferry in Glenora, Ontario
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View of the Adolphustown ferry landing:
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http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/ON/hwy_30-39_images/33_cl_86-9_west_lg.jpg
Signage on the 417 for one of the Quebec Ferries:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FON%2Fhwy_410-427_images%2F417_dv_181-25_east_Jun13.jpg&hash=f94b5855efd36e8fbe22c9863057d147a5bb4161)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/ON/hwy_410-427_images/417_dv_181-25_east_Jun13_24x16.jpg
QuoteSeptember 24th: Post photos of road signage relating to ferries, or photos of actual ferries.
NY 114 northbound at the ferry from North Haven to Shelter Island:
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QuoteSeptember 24th: Post photos of road signage relating to ferries, or photos of actual ferries.
Cave-In-Rock ferry, connecting IL 1 to KY 91 across the Ohio River.
Approaching the ferry from IL 1:
(https://i.imgur.com/EEIo4ia.jpg)
Looking back at Illinois and the Cave-In-Rock:
(https://i.imgur.com/ndA7cQ5.jpg)
I had a post ready to go, and something happened and it got eaten. I'm not going to go try to find the individual pictures again and copy and post the links.
Go here (http://www.millenniumhwy.net/2010_TN_Day_3/index.html) for photos of the Cumberland City ferry in Tennessee.
Go here (http://www.millenniumhwy.net/2007_KY_TN_Dale_Hollow_Frankfort/2007_KY_TN_Dale_Hollow_Frankfort.html) for photos of the McMillan's Landing ferry in Kentucky.
QuoteSeptember 24th: Post photos of road signage relating to ferries, or photos of actual ferries.
Ketchikan, Alaska. June 24, 2001.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20010624%2Fferry.jpg&hash=9fbfd85a1a6b6b935edb1cef4430e8a714a9942d)
Charlotte, Vermont. February 4, 2003.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20030204%2Fvtf5-close.jpg&hash=c7a18b28b38d43d3d5d60bf578ba725b241892c9)
Northern terminus of US 41 in Michigan. July 11, 2003.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20030711%2Fmiami.jpg&hash=87009b65feeb77b157762b8f6c77c7f1c249bc87)
QuoteSeptember 24th: Post photos of road signage relating to ferries, or photos of actual ferries.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3181/2939475534_473c0cf686_d.jpg)
Norfork, AR
Since it's most of the way through the day already, I'm not gonna make today's challenge one of my best or most accessible ideas.
QuoteSeptember 25, 2017: Let's just post Wisconsin Rustic Roads.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4381/37285776011_79878b8af4_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/YNPmc6)
IMG_5647 (https://flic.kr/p/YNPmc6) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteSeptember 25, 2017: Let's just post Wisconsin Rustic Roads.
Amazingly enough, I happen to have one of these. Taken on Wisconsin 35. October 10, 2004.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20041010%2Faarustic.jpg&hash=23eaa1a6c90c45c503fa9755ae2e73bac3505b6e)
Quote from: paulthemapguy on September 25, 2017, 05:04:26 PM
Since it's most of the way through the day already, I'm not gonna make today's challenge one of my best or most accessible ideas.
QuoteSeptember 25, 2017: Let's just post Wisconsin Rustic Roads.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4381/37285776011_79878b8af4_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/YNPmc6)
IMG_5647 (https://flic.kr/p/YNPmc6) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Some of us have never been to Wisconsin
Quote from: US71 on September 25, 2017, 09:23:38 PM
Quote from: paulthemapguy on September 25, 2017, 05:04:26 PM
Since it's most of the way through the day already, I'm not gonna make today's challenge one of my best or most accessible ideas.
QuoteSeptember 25, 2017: Let's just post Wisconsin Rustic Roads.
Some of us have never been to Wisconsin
You can submit photos from other sources; it doesn't have to be one you took personally.
I haven't made a challenge in a while, so I'll try one. I don't remember doing this one before, but I wouldn't be surprised if we've done one or a close variation.
QuoteSeptember 26, 2017 Post signs warning of a stretch of highway with limited service.
Southern end of the Extraterrestrial Highway near Ash Springs, Nevada. October 4, 2015.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20151004%2Fnogas.jpg&hash=06d12d113ff227395a40dc3449d2cf43ab9674a1)
I-75 in Naples, Florida. July 11, 2013.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20130711%2Fcheckgas.jpg&hash=7fe569545b5d5381dbf17ac7ce285eedb4fff705)
Taken near the VLA just off US 60 in New Mexico. May 9, 2004.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20040509%2F59miles.jpg&hash=f5b858a7f63086947d70fa4f2ee470cd3da3008f)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FON%2Fsecondary%2Fhwy_550-599_images%2F553_sign_nogas.jpg&hash=5bd1e322776fdcc34340db27d17cec5a44bb0ed4)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/ON/secondary/hwy_550-599_images/553_sign_nogas_lg.jpg
Along those lines, this sign warns drivers to make sure they won't run out of gas on I-664.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.millenniumhwy.net%2F2008_Richmond_trip_Day_3%2FImages%2F220.jpg&hash=3a4904e40c6381cc985cf19005600c912428946e)
QuoteSeptember 26, 2017 Post signs warning of a stretch of highway with limited service.
How about no services at all :)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fnofac2.jpg&hash=757623ba628053baa0c1595349cfa77b60697c99)
QuoteSeptember 26, 2017 Post signs warning of a stretch of highway with limited service.
https://goo.gl/maps/KvCVrWHsRyz
Near Ellicott, CO
Quote from: Truvelo on September 26, 2017, 03:35:25 PM
QuoteSeptember 26, 2017 Post signs warning of a stretch of highway with limited service.
How about no services at all :)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fnofac2.jpg&hash=757623ba628053baa0c1595349cfa77b60697c99)
Where is that?
Quote from: dgolub on September 26, 2017, 07:00:24 PM
Quote from: Truvelo on September 26, 2017, 03:35:25 PM
QuoteSeptember 26, 2017 Post signs warning of a stretch of highway with limited service.
How about no services at all :)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fnofac2.jpg&hash=757623ba628053baa0c1595349cfa77b60697c99)
Where is that?
I recognized the photo, so I did a search for it. While the location is not given, he puts two photos in the same post here (reply #23) (https://www.aaroads.com/forum/index.php?topic=21028.msg2255746#msg2255746), and the other photo narrows down the possibilities a lot.
Quote from: 1 on September 26, 2017, 07:02:47 PM
I recognized the photo, so I did a search for it. While the location is not given, he puts two photos in the same post here (reply #23) (https://www.aaroads.com/forum/index.php?topic=21028.msg2255746#msg2255746), and the other photo narrows down the possibilities a lot.
San Diego isn't really much of a help as it's just the next control city. The actual location is Exit 144.
:colorful: :colorful:
Monthly recap time! :colorful: :colorful:
All Challenges posted since the previous recap (starting August 30) are open through the end of this month. This serves as today's Challenge, and new Challenges will also be posted on September 29 and 30.
We have two new dates open for which Challenges haven't been posted yet (for all your "free pass" needs). Also, the September 7th Challenge hasn't had any photos submitted, only links. So I'm not sure whether that one's closed yet, either.
Quote
August 30: Any town/city line signs
August 31: Pavement milling
September 1: Road/sign photo with an "I" or an "X" in it (upper case or lower case)
September 2: Ten or more route shields (duplicates are allowed)
September 3: OPEN
September 4: Elevation or summit signs
September 5: Photos that include a classic or otherwise rare car in them
September 6: A sign with a city name that's on a major river/ocean
September 7: Something unusual for the area it's in
September 8: Photos that feature national/provincial/state flags prominently in them
September 9: Blank logo/service signs
September 10: A new replacement sign AND the previous sign not yet removed
September 11: Numbers or individual digits add up to 15
September 12: Route numbers above 400 whose second and third digits form a number that is divisible by the first
September 13: Unique city/town welcome signs
September 14: Streets named after foods, or whose names are shared with foods
September 15: Sign assemblies with signs added on
September 16: Road signs guiding you to Mexico
September 17: Sign showing the number by which the relevant state was admitted to the Union
September 18: Two or more destinations or control cities, and two of those begin with the same letter
September 19: Diagrammatic signs
September 20: Shields with large numerals in them
September 21: Both imperial and metric units
September 22: Two-way arrows that meet at a 135° angle
September 23: Singular shields with multiple route numbers on them
September 24: Road signage relating to ferries, or photos of actual ferries
September 25: Wisconsin Rustic Roads
September 26: Signs warning of a stretch of highway with limited service
September 27: OPEN
Quote from: 7/8 on September 24, 2017, 12:21:08 AM
September 24th: Post photos of road signage relating to ferries, or photos of actual ferries.
I uploaded some stuff for this challenge but didn't get to post it in time. So:
A photo taken from aboard the Washington Island ferry, taken one year ago this month:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4407/37428182895_df7aa580bb_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Z2pdNc)
IMG_5656 (https://flic.kr/p/Z2pdNc) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Photo taken from a WSDOT Ferry looking at the docking point onto Lopez Island. This was an interim stop between Anacortes and my intended destination of Friday Harbor, so I took a picture of this while I waited aboard to continue.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4426/23527456338_ace0669c32_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/BR3n5W)
IMG_3719 (https://flic.kr/p/BR3n5W) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Photo on another WSDOT Ferry, the Kingston-Edmonds Ferry. I've also been on the Charlotte Ferry connecting VT and NY; the Dauphin Island Ferry in AL; the Ocracoke-Hatteras ferry in NC.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4434/37332018696_f9b511b540_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/YSUmwL)
kingston-edmonds (https://flic.kr/p/YSUmwL) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteSeptember 23, 2017: Singular shields with multiple route numbers on them.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FON%2Fhwy_30-39_images%2F35_sign_turnaround.jpg&hash=c9e08b4821bd3d763013a613632746241847255d)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FON%2Fhwy_30-39_images%2Fkh_35-115_SB_Turnaround.jpg&hash=e29dd43fabf39764189134e286e84484201331c4)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FON%2Fhwy_30-39_images%2Fkh_35-115_Trailblazer_Orono.jpg&hash=1a354e6ca2f0aaf431a13ae42dbea826bf50797d)
QuoteSeptember 24th: Post photos of road signage relating to ferries, or photos of actual ferries.
Driving down the ramp to board the M/V Matanuska of the Alaska Marine Highway System in Skagway. June 23, 2001.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Falaska-20010606-30%2Fjdt%2F23%2FP6230070-800.JPG&hash=1c1b46154372f0d0e7612bef703bd9b0beeac06a)
The next day, on board.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Falaska-20010606-30%2Fjdt%2F24%2FP6240020-800.JPG&hash=7b7dd60c4d9ad694984722a80510ba1624da31b4)
And the day after that, taken from the Matanuska, of the first real sunset we saw in a while since it was pretty light for almost all the time we were farther north in late June.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Falaska-20010606-30%2Fjdt%2F25%2FP6250036-800.JPG&hash=da216ddff326159c6a458be7165840554d419477)
September 15, 2017 : Sign assemblies with signs added on
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I-49 approaching Bus 71/ AR 549 (Future I-49) at Bella Vista. The 549 shield was added shortly after 549 was opened.
QuoteSeptember 19, 2017: Pictures of a dying breed of BGS: diagrammatic signs.
I-64 approaching Lexington
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fdiagram.jpg&hash=01a955aebc5608ea423feffcd953f260302eb695)
Quote
September 20: Shields with large numerals in them
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/589/23171729851_aa65387707_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/BiBaZD)
The I-95 shield is now gone tho.
QuoteSeptember 19, 2017: Pictures of a dying breed of BGS: diagrammatic signs.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.billburmaster.com%2Frmsandw%2Fmassachusetts%2Fimages%2Fma128bgs450812a.jpg&hash=12957f6fcf162f018fd9025a4794a766a835d95c)
QuoteSeptember 5: Photos that include a classic or otherwise rare car in them
Lancia Beta Spiders aren't very common - spotted in Gainesville along FL 26 in February 2012:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Flh3.googleusercontent.com%2FPB68S0wFswPpMNYjLBrIGqYl4sR2es1ypc6KzjzSk0bh4nYai7toEhXpIimFRAJ47QRZ8ds96qH48UKOgJsYqXSaktvFJQR6swyctlm1MwP7JOyXz2wdegqX87HtePfT2MGV795Yx1BOfluTVtryPi5F01v8Wp48BeGuSRxEphwM8HGoi_t0H-n95NniA8_NCnruH4XUNwxnSrlgCcaAfyNAEn7aTxpKRxmEZh6Hf5qlJET6RB_a_GELdtYKXTOsOrID8UlohXn8Bs7TmZ25JYJn3nyke0QYu7u18UbcqkR04q_OUC3fB8nONQneJbL09zT-00cmQt3-p4W0eUR3ghfTBkSgpeYp29ESAz38hGeniO6MlhltJV-t9yDquc9_LGeAZSvRyELZ00QwTYDiKLboDfFJv-AYRMP9h3Va5q3eriynSpVH7X5WfnUbeB2ARrrsV1EQa6dgAVJj0ZzidU4WeEtA5M1fQdC5QI7BcHyGWjOKF_33iiMWf4k-lk54WZF90CrhvFdD-_NO7x2RwpPZ3onCwthfRhfzhS7owfeDyEsmGh-bIG1VT2lyXy3DDRjpUnhdO9um4VeTZ229xb6H7NIaa5onepFjCGepf8c%3Dw1206-h804-no&hash=a80eaba7b7bcc344ff4a2d0fb9414c989b8698f6)
QuoteSeptember 16: Road signs guiding you to Mexico
"Mexico 45" in El Paso, near US 62/85:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Flh3.googleusercontent.com%2FVMVbS1RUJqwovkVn2fJqqDVoUzTSYMT-9TASMJrH3-vlYnms4EAAyUA-L2aa8htvrk6i1Fljueyua917htQJSdmgmcvVM-PhkhQMictmjJ027cUCzET2pagUKk0xmyjhYpRVS1I2aqVeqEPtjAX97XoYlQFI8NlYZ9Fs6Yym103JIm4231qFJozUXE1paO4AaV9HD6d2zwtwiFjnGcb-b5l1kla2NRKoxfOBAu3jGEHqi4EDiL1gtoJqpELT2FrwVWdm5vUHxymTkbomiv5s1FUsR4n7vddkS0Au7zkom3YBjJieaanKyvMv9XWbXWolKBXzwOtUA6CMh-2SSjdnP4QSou4E1IDSFqtwTL0clowIy1KfuxDwtEK980JOA5gBaiXVQnP1DbR9EGF8AZ0vjouN9EDLo7Ob74Bi8aJSt9uKkz5dcSlizL2jg_yWBzlyWbpRURbNTxzckkqfOTv5wG-JzX49z4aE9OeqcybEYwLYqhOh4IiHV_T3CxKQmGZT9xPOj0VhQVbpiCx2cSgvGqHu1XgoqscWluOY6bI6uOIPObRGKDgdrp-XvQ1GZTtC4p8uZ6Ybye7iOJXzIiiCb5QtLWshyA18rDoh9S9k1fI%3Dw536-h804-no&hash=3030b75b222a33ae7260f0bd06c92945ce688206)
Quote from: formulanone on September 29, 2017, 05:42:45 PM
QuoteSeptember 5: Photos that include a classic or otherwise rare car in them
Lancia Beta Spiders aren't very common - spotted in Gainesville along FL 26 in February 2012:
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QuoteSeptember 16: Road signs guiding you to Mexico
"Mexico 45" in El Paso, near US 62/85:
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/VMVbS1RUJqwovkVn2fJqqDVoUzTSYMT-9TASMJrH3-vlYnms4EAAyUA-L2aa8htvrk6i1Fljueyua917htQJSdmgmcvVM-PhkhQMictmjJ027cUCzET2pagUKk0xmyjhYpRVS1I2aqVeqEPtjAX97XoYlQFI8NlYZ9Fs6Yym103JIm4231qFJozUXE1paO4AaV9HD6d2zwtwiFjnGcb-b5l1kla2NRKoxfOBAu3jGEHqi4EDiL1gtoJqpELT2FrwVWdm5vUHxymTkbomiv5s1FUsR4n7vddkS0Au7zkom3YBjJieaanKyvMv9XWbXWolKBXzwOtUA6CMh-2SSjdnP4QSou4E1IDSFqtwTL0clowIy1KfuxDwtEK980JOA5gBaiXVQnP1DbR9EGF8AZ0vjouN9EDLo7Ob74Bi8aJSt9uKkz5dcSlizL2jg_yWBzlyWbpRURbNTxzckkqfOTv5wG-JzX49z4aE9OeqcybEYwLYqhOh4IiHV_T3CxKQmGZT9xPOj0VhQVbpiCx2cSgvGqHu1XgoqscWluOY6bI6uOIPObRGKDgdrp-XvQ1GZTtC4p8uZ6Ybye7iOJXzIiiCb5QtLWshyA18rDoh9S9k1fI=w536-h804-no)
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QuoteSeptember 26, 2017 Post signs warning of a stretch of highway with limited service.
A recent example for me, I took this last weekend in Quebec:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FPQ%2FR%2F381%2FR381_nogas_Sep17.jpg&hash=0ec7c86e9426c42282f3f6a7eddcb1df1fc5cf24)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/PQ/R/381/R381_nogas_Sep17_24x16.jpg
Google Photos tend to be randomly picky.
Quote from: paulthemapguy on September 25, 2017, 05:04:26 PM
Since it's most of the way through the day already, I'm not gonna make today's challenge one of my best or most accessible ideas.
QuoteSeptember 25, 2017: Let's just post Wisconsin Rustic Roads.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4381/37285776011_79878b8af4_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/YNPmc6)
IMG_5647 (https://flic.kr/p/YNPmc6) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Those are some really neat roads/signs, and as a result it makes for a neat challenge. I don't think I ever realized that the Wisconsin Rustic Roads existed.
QuoteSeptember 7th: Post something unusual for the area it's in.
This picture is from
Tom958's post in the "Your Opinion As A Motorist: Contrasting Lane Lines" thread:
Interstate 85 in Atlanta, GA after they rebuilt the bridge after the fire happened there several months ago now - the contrast striping on the left (on the double-dashed white lines) is what is normal for Georgia to use on concrete roads, but the kind on the right is not standard practice for Georgia - here on the I-85 viaduct in Atlanta (just northeast of I-75), after the closing for repairs, is the only location in
Georgia where I have seen this kind of contrast striping used:
(https://i.imgur.com/laWLRmk.jpg?1)
QuoteSeptember 19, 2017: Pictures of a dying breed of BGS: diagrammatic signs.
I cannot express in words how much I absolutely
love these signs!!!!! :spin: :hyper:
My first contribution to this challenge is from off of Interstate 75 Southbound in the Chattanooga area right before reaching the interchange with Interstate 24 (which marks I-24's eastern terminus):
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/443/32450858035_bd966bb373_c.jpg)
My second contribution to this challenge is from off of Interstate 85 Northbound in Georgia in the Atlanta Metro Area:
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7467/15804038395_0fbfeb5df1.jpg)
QuoteOctober 1: I would love to see some awesome tunnel entrances (into mountains).
Here's an example, the Kotoge Tunnel in Japan (from Wikimedia member Iwatebud https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:2_078_kotoge_tunnel_entrance.jpg).
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b6/2_078_kotoge_tunnel_entrance.jpg)
QuoteOctober 1: I would love to see some awesome tunnel entrances (into mountains).
The only automotive mountain tunnel in New York State, located on NY 9D at the Putnam-Dutchess border:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcoastroads.com%2Fstates%2Fny%2Fnystate%2Fny9d%2Ffullsize%2F9dn00055.jpg&hash=bbf56eebf4c3021c5a98e37c9fc3b5ce9ce5907f)
QuoteOctober 1: I would love to see some awesome tunnel entrances (into mountains).
A51 in southeast France
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fa51tunnel.jpg&hash=651ebe905850f1e145d22932b92d9eb9c5686619)
QuoteOctober 1: I would love to see some awesome tunnel entrances (into mountains).
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4123/4895153399_3c1b7e93f2_z_d.jpg)
Bobby Hopper (Bunyard) Tunnel I-49 near Winslow, AR
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3176/2959300033_15123d4534_z_d.jpg?zz=1)
US 82 near Cloudcroft, NM
QuoteOctober 1: I would love to see some awesome tunnel entrances (into mountains).
I-H3. August 22, 2006.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fhawaii-20060820-0902%2F0822%2FDSCF0043-640.jpg&hash=0641440e17c330e0741d5c4412e3e8c772a47fe2)
Needles Eye Tunnel along the Needles Highway in the Black Hills of South Dakota. July 18, 2003.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fnorth-20030707-22%2F18%2FP7180123-1024.jpg&hash=4f9cb0afcaae4e4cf47699d3eef7fe61066cc9c4)
Alleghany Mountain Tunnel on I-70 in Pennsylvania. May 26, 2002.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fpitt-20020524-27%2FP5260017-800.JPG&hash=d349a51625829386c6f97b5c1361515c516f829f)
Quote from: Jim on October 01, 2017, 06:40:43 PM
I-H3. August 22, 2006.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fhawaii-20060820-0902%2F0822%2FDSCF0043-640.jpg&hash=0641440e17c330e0741d5c4412e3e8c772a47fe2)
I want to drive that stretch of road so freaking bad.
October 2, 2017: Post a photo taken of a stack interchange with at least 3 levels visible in the photo.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4407/36959686316_5f06a7080e_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Yj145Y)
IMG_1672 (https://flic.kr/p/Yj145Y) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote
October 2, 2017: Post a photo taken of a stack interchange with at least 3 levels visible in the photo.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3035/2886915118_456c9db703_z_d.jpg)
MO 171/BL I-49 at MO 249 near Webb City, MO
September 2008, so it was about a month from officially opening.
QuoteOctober 2, 2017: Post a photo taken of a stack interchange with at least 3 levels visible in the photo.
I-295/Grand Central Parkway stack in New York.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fny295.jpg&hash=b23c738a485f0c95b197e710caae93e9d7eb917d)
QuoteOctober 2, 2017: Post a photo taken of a stack interchange with at least 3 levels visible in the photo.
The famous Farmington Mixmaster (I-84/CT 9)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4239/34563620223_a0d2c84c14_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UEgA7B)
Connecticut (https://flic.kr/p/UEgA7B) by JJBers (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jjbers/), on Flickr
QuoteOctober 2, 2017: Post a photo taken of a stack interchange with at least 3 levels visible in the photo.
Spaghetti Junction (I-285/I-85) northeast of Atlanta.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fi285e_i85n_overpasses.jpg&hash=de8ca42b790f183ef67b7c15660352c878bc9fe4)
This is TX-121 at the terminus of I-635 just north of DFW airport.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171002/c1c5ea54cb9f7de9f234c44e5b4f104c.jpg)
iPhone
QuoteOctober 2, 2017: Post a photo taken of a stack interchange with at least 3 levels visible in the photo.
407 at 427 in the GRA
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FON%2Fhwy_407-409_images%2F407_dv_59_east.jpg&hash=05e9327cce94a46359caf324275999c37fc24cef)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/ON/hwy_407-409_images/407_dv_59_east_24x16.jpg
I-35 and TX-45 in Austin:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FTX%2FI%2F35%2FI35_TX_cl_250_north_SB_Nov15.jpg&hash=60a19da31e3146ac9968248306e86f37aa4937c9)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/TX/I/35/I35_TX_cl_250_north_SB_Nov15_24x16.jpg
The Southfield at the Jeffries in Detroit:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FMI%2FMI%2F39%2FM39_dv_11_south_Apr17.jpg&hash=7bce9c6f5b5ae072ead086b25791e1ac0d5fd881)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/MI/MI/39/M39_dv_11_south_Apr17_24x16.jpg
QuoteOctober 2, 2017: Post a photo taken of a stack interchange with at least 3 levels visible in the photo.
Looking south along I-75 at I-696 in Madison Heights, MI:
(https://i.imgur.com/S70cyTI.jpg)
Brooklyn Heights, OH (south of Cleveland) -- note how the option lane to I-77 south is signed; quite different than an APL or dancing arrows:
(https://i.imgur.com/LlCOiRz.jpg)
QuoteOctober 2, 2017: Post a photo taken of a stack interchange with at least 3 levels visible in the photo.
I-77 at I-485 (south interchange) - Charlotte, NC
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7230/6967568942_75fbef83fe_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/bBGBv1)
I-77 @ I-485 & Arrowood Rd. (https://flic.kr/p/bBGBv1) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
I-83 at I-283/US 322 (Eisenhower Interchange) - Harrisburg, PA
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8027/7633957480_0a7eee4b22_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/cCA2Ay)
US 322 @ I-83 & I-283 (Eisenhower Interchange) - Harrisburg, PA (https://flic.kr/p/cCA2Ay) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
QuoteOctober 3, 2017: Road photos facing true north, south, east, or west, to within 2°. No Google Street View.
This one is true north.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4297/35214232913_ae8136e19e_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VDL9AM)U-turn arrow on NH 125 in Plaistow, NH (https://flic.kr/p/VDL9AM) by A student taking surveying this semester (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hotdogpi/), on Flickr
QuoteOctober 2, 2017: Post a photo taken of a stack interchange with at least 3 levels visible in the photo.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4341/36573527936_27c03c6813_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XHSTDS)
I-91 (https://flic.kr/p/XHSTDS) by JJBers (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jjbers/), on Flickr
Quote from: JJBers on October 04, 2017, 08:18:32 PM
QuoteOctober 2, 2017: Post a photo taken of a stack interchange with at least 3 levels visible in the photo.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4341/36573527936_27c03c6813_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XHSTDS)
I-91 (https://flic.kr/p/XHSTDS) by JJBers (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jjbers/), on Flickr
That should be an October 4th Challenge...can you think of anything that would fit for this picture? (Maybe photos of "on ramp" signage?)
QuoteOctober 5th, 2017: Post road photos that will make you look twice!
(https://i.imgur.com/sMeywn4.jpg)
For my example, it may look like a tractor-trailer is heading right for us going the wrong way on the 401 (had too much to drink at the ONroute?), but it's actually being towed by a truck going the right way :)
QuoteOctober 6th, 2017: Distance assurance signage that features four (or more) control cities
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FON%2Fhwy_401_images%2F401_dv_507_west_Jul16.jpg&hash=3f33d06a6812da6da80fdb46a5ca6a57a2e8bb3e)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/ON/hwy_401_images/401_dv_507_west_Jul16_24x16.jpg
QuoteOctober 6th, 2017: Distance assurance signage that features four (or more) control cities
On the 401 in Morrisburg, ON
(https://i.imgur.com/s43rFph.jpg)
I think we just hit a barrier right around now. We might have to due either:
1. Wait longer...and longer between challenges, and prolong challenges, or
2. Start reusing challenges from early-2016. (Comon, that was nearly 2 years ago now)
See below...
Quote from: JJBers on October 06, 2017, 11:06:52 PM
2. Start reusing challenges from early-2016. (Comon, that was nearly 2 years ago now)
You might want to go recheck the date on the original post. :pan:
QuoteOctober 7, 2017: Post pictures of signs with very long words on them.
Entering Webster, Massachusetts. March 24, 2001.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20010324%2Flake-close.jpg&hash=2e975a31b128b61e5827c97c70e2610a2b01171b)
QuoteOctober 8, 2017: Road photos taken from above, looking down.
(https://i.imgur.com/hybn6Gn.jpg)
QuoteOctober 8, 2017: Road photos taken from above, looking down.
This is one of my favourite road photos, the 401 looking west from the 404:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FON%2Fhwy_401_images%2F401_cl_375_west.jpg&hash=39c1cb4d51e7e4ba602eca2a4d1e3e2667baade9)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/ON/hwy_401_images/401_cl_375_west_24x16.jpg
I-405 at Sepulveda Pass in LA:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FCA%2FI%2F405%2FI405_CA_cl_62_north_NB_Apr17.jpg&hash=f5097b9a99c43a935441bf42b23efab6672d798e)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/CA/I/405/I405_CA_cl_62_north_NB_Apr17_24x16.jpg
I-75/85 in Atlanta:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FGA%2FI%2F75%2FI75_GA_cl_251_south_SB_t_Sep16.jpg&hash=fc2d732fc136917a32791f89714e256b88af54ae)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/GA/I/75/I75_GA_cl_251_south_SB_t_Sep16_24x16.jpg
QuoteOctober 8, 2017: Road photos taken from above, looking down.
Delaware Expressway (I-95) as observed from the Penn's Landing overpass in Philadelphia:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcoastroads.com%2Fstates%2Fpa%2Fpainter%2Fi95%2Ffullsize%2F95m00002.jpg&hash=fe69530e07d3bdb2f4665f968448982b8b709735)
QuoteOctober 8, 2017: Road photos taken from above, looking down.
NB I-35 in Ankeny from the Iowa 160 overpass
(https://i.imgur.com/nkrLWGm.jpg)
IA-141 from the IA-210 overpass, looking west toward Perry
(https://i.imgur.com/2MsqstP.jpg)
QuoteOctober 8, 2017: Road photos taken from above, looking down.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8534/8700774312_6562f3d1c9_z_d.jpg)
AR 549 (I-49) at Texarkana
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7326/15811435103_387fc6d161_z_d.jpg)
Ar 549 under construction at Massard Rd near Ft Smith
Quote from: 1 on October 08, 2017, 12:11:34 PM
Quote from: US71 on October 08, 2017, 12:08:30 PM
QuoteOctober 8, 2017: Road photos taken from above, looking down.
You forgot the photo.
There now. Computer hiccup
QuoteOctober 8, 2017: Road photos taken from above, looking down.
I took this back in 2005 when I just happened to be passing over the scene of this accident.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fhelicop.jpg&hash=a134ba764fac44163fc8e325fa73b945e504745c)
I-95, formerly the CT Turnpike and the 1958 concrete lanes.
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5826/30727752492_496748aed1_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NPiLh5)
First submission to this thread.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4501/36868628474_4d67ea87ad_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/YaXmLb)IMG_6380 (https://flic.kr/p/YaXmLb) by Brent White (https://www.flickr.com/photos/135313474@N03/), on Flickr
Lions Gate Bridge, West Vancouver BC, taken September 8, 2014. IIRC I believe this is BC 99
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/688/23833816435_8ba138441b_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Cj7xgz)IMG_3208 (https://flic.kr/p/Cj7xgz) by H.B. Elkins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hbelkins/), on Flickr
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/688/23833816435_8ba138441b_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Cj7xgz)IMG_3208 (https://flic.kr/p/Cj7xgz) by H.B. Elkins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hbelkins/), on Flickr
Sideling Hill on I-68, looking in both directions.
Those two pictures look exactly the same.
Quote from: 1 on October 08, 2017, 06:03:59 PM
Those two pictures look exactly the same.
They are. IMG_3208
QuoteOctober 9, 2017: - Post road photos prominently featuring vibrant fall foliage:
[I have photos to add to this challenge, but my server seems to be down for some reason this morning]
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FPQ%2FR%2F257%2FPQ257_cl_60-5_south_Oct16.jpg&hash=d569a7f2c5fb0ccd14d82bd53958f6b9be66d8aa)
http://www.AsphaltPlanet.ca/PQ/R/257/PQ257_cl_60-5_south_Oct16_24x16.jpg
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FON%2Fhwy_401_images%2F401_cl_374_west_WB_t_Oct10.jpg&hash=bd76c20171882a84cdf919f16bee4fb7ad7798c8)
http://www.AsphaltPlanet.ca/ON/hwy_401_images/401_cl_374_west_WB_t_Oct10_24x16.jpg
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FPQ%2FR%2F108%2FR108_cl_159_east_Oct14.jpg&hash=1d590b8bc4d561b6224cd9ddac2ac2a9687e6398)
http://www.AsphaltPlanet.ca/PQ/R/108/R108_cl_159_east_Oct14_24x16.jpg
QuoteOctober 9, 2017: - Post road photos prominently featuring vibrant fall foliage:
I suspect most photos will be from New England so here's one to kick things off
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Ffallcolor.jpg&hash=b78ec335ad1ecc0c14e86ee2b23dd350977e1e80)
Quote from: US71 on October 08, 2017, 11:40:02 PM
Quote from: 1 on October 08, 2017, 06:03:59 PM
Those two pictures look exactly the same.
They are. IMG_3208
Yeah. My copy-and-paste must not have picked up the copy of the second photo.
Try this...
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/691/23207017753_4a34fa06b9_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/BmJ2RK)IMG_3211 (https://flic.kr/p/BmJ2RK) by H.B. Elkins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hbelkins/), on Flickr
QuoteOctober 9, 2017: - Post road photos prominently featuring vibrant fall foliage:
Both of these were taken today in Parry Sound District, ON
Driving on the 400
(https://i.imgur.com/HexFE7f.jpg)
Photo of the 400 taken from a float plane (this also satisfies yesterday's challenge :))
(https://i.imgur.com/3t0wYH6.jpg)
QuoteOctober 9, 2017: - Post road photos prominently featuring vibrant fall foliage
2 shots of US 30 east of McConnellsburg, PA:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7459/9791082915_fe980e208c_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/fVcRQp)
US 30, east of McConnellsburg, PA (https://flic.kr/p/fVcRQp) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7418/9791107854_3ec0d69692_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/fVcZfo)
US 30, east of McConnellsburg, PA (https://flic.kr/p/fVcZfo) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Along the PA Turnpike near Donegal
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5541/9791588224_257943e895_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/fVfs3C)
Fall along the PA Turnpike (https://flic.kr/p/fVfs3C) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
QuoteOctober 9, 2017: - Post road photos prominently featuring vibrant fall foliage:
PA 130 near Greensburg:
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5335/31193643685_3b64d7951d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PwtzuR)
AL 68 near Crossville:
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5613/31261463836_fa857be737_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PCtb4N)
Somewhere over Cincinnati (featured in a Buzzfeed article, see number 33 (https://www.buzzfeed.com/jessicamisener/truly-spectacular-views-out-airplane-windows?utm_term=.usEGpM4EG#.ajBlE8jdl)):
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2911/14310085606_79a09f3f30_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nNwVTU)
QuoteOctober 9, 2017: - Post road photos prominently featuring vibrant fall foliage:
We hit this a little bit past peak color last year, but nonetheless. NY 30 northbound:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcoastroads.com%2Fstates%2Fny%2Fnystate%2Fny30%2Ffullsize%2F30n00027.jpg&hash=073d0a5e08088ccd02979b03c48c29d9dd0f4c27)
QuoteOctober 10, 2017: All digits in the previous person's post count appear on route shields. If a digit appears more than once in the post count, it must appear at least that many times in the photo.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4423/36746729136_5b15d9b495_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XZbAks)MA 16 east at MA 28 (https://flic.kr/p/XZbAks) by <name removed> (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hotdogpi/), on Flickr
Previous poster's post count: 1682
My photo: 1, 6, 8, and 2 (partially covered) are all shown on route shields (and nothing else, but "nothing else" is not a requirement)
QuoteOctober 10, 2017: All digits in the previous person's post count appear on route shields. If a digit appears more than once in the post count, it must appear at least that many times in the photo.
1's post count as of this post: 3982
(https://i.imgur.com/O3oUXVe.jpg)
The three is on the emergency detour I-35 shields in the background. Junction of IA-28 and 92 in Martensdale.
QuoteOctober 10, 2017: All digits in the previous person's post count appear on route shields. If a digit appears more than once in the post count, it must appear at least that many times in the photo.
MNHighwayMan's post count is 1327:
(https://i.imgur.com/Y03lAgE.jpg)
7/8's post count is 1880:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2F1880.jpg&hash=f4305ac07d4370c89f467407eca85e248761e648)
QuoteOctober 10, 2017: All digits in the previous person's post count appear on route shields. If a digit appears more than once in the post count, it must appear at least that many times in the photo.
I hope no one minds if I post again :). Truvelo's post count as of this post: 1360
(https://i.imgur.com/r7mOuGl.jpg)
That image also works for yours, MNHighwayMan, so I'll replay (if that is allowed in the rules). 1332 was the post count at time of this posting
(https://i.imgur.com/r7mOuGl.jpg)
And as of this post, it also works for my post count (current 361)
QuoteOctober 10, 2017: All digits in the previous person's post count appear on route shields. If a digit appears more than once in the post count, it must appear at least that many times in the photo.
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c4/Route_361_westbound_in_Sharon.jpg/640px-Route_361_westbound_in_Sharon.jpg)
Got this from Wikipedia Commons
^ JJBers had 652 posts as of this entry:
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/569/32411398140_f5464346f6_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Ro5Ttj)
QuoteOctober 10, 2017: All digits in the previous person's post count appear on route shields. If a digit appears more than once in the post count, it must appear at least that many times in the photo.
formulaone had 4,123 posts at the time of this entry...
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7245/7113598865_b806e2447a_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/bQB47i)I-95 @ US 25 / US 341 (https://flic.kr/p/bQB47i) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Quote from: jmd41280 on October 10, 2017, 10:18:49 PM
QuoteOctober 10, 2017: All digits in the previous person's post count appear on route shields. If a digit appears more than once in the post count, it must appear at least that many times in the photo.
jmd41280 had 584 posts:
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iPhone
QuoteOctober 10, 2017: All digits in the previous person's post count appear on route shields. If a digit appears more than once in the post count, it must appear at least that many times in the photo.
bassoon1986 had 826 posts at the time of this post.
(https://i.imgur.com/Bw6uI5K.jpg)
US-6 and IA-28 on Merle Hay Rd in Des Moines.
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on October 10, 2017, 10:41:02 PM
QuoteOctober 10, 2017: All digits in the previous person's post count appear on route shields. If a digit appears more than once in the post count, it must appear at least that many times in the photo.
Omg I have the perfect photo for 1334.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4309/35802627972_149e0e5024_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WxKPXb)
IL-013-US45S (https://flic.kr/p/WxKPXb) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteOctober 11 - Show some impressive/scary/scenic switchbacks
Here are 2 different views of the same area, road traveling up to Tianmen Mountain in China.
(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/gltSv3ike1g/maxresdefault.jpg)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chineseeye.com%2Fstatic%2Fmedia%2Fuploads%2F%25E5%25A4%25A9%25E9%2597%25A8%25E5%25B1%25B1%25E5%2585%25AC%25E8%25B7%25AF.png&hash=16b1e4e0074a9889da5f12021c693040a0e584db)
QuoteOctober 11 - Show some impressive/scary/scenic switchbacks
It's going to be tough to beat that Chinese one but here goes. Bealach na Ba in Scotland taken April 2016. I took the second photo from where the guy is standing in the first photo.
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(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fbealach1.jpg&hash=ed6c6bcf68084ae0eed1c3f3fae1cd5be4c4e75f)
QuoteOctober 11 - Show some impressive/scary/scenic switchbacks
The road to Batopilas, Chihuahua, México.
My experience on this road was by third-class bus back before the road was paved. Gravel switchbacks, single lane, no guardrails, guys on the roof, old rehabbed American school bus.
(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/572ffd1d27d4bdb4d5198e5a/57f94392b3db2b529d3d20d2/58004740e3df2898d6a50225/1490975087543/batopilas_spaghetti2.jpg)
QuoteOctober 11 - Show some impressive/scary/scenic switchbacks
For me this has to start with the Moki Dugway. Taken September 26, 2003.
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Here are some of the switchbacks on US 212 at the Rock Creek Vista Point along the road to the Northeast Entrance of Yellowstone. July 14, 2003.
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Not a road, but a walking path, descending into Carlsbad Caverns from the Whale's Mouth. November 7, 2003.
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October 12th: post a diagrammatic sign pic!
(https://imgur.com/a/sfpdk.jpg)
Quote from: MCRoads on October 12, 2017, 03:05:57 PM
October 12th: post a diagrammatic sign pic!
We had this exact challenge less than a month ago.
We're running out of challenges :colorful:
Ok then...
October 12: post a pic of a broken/vandalized sign.
QuoteOctober 12: post a pic of a broken/vandalized sign.
Taken many years ago with a crappy phone.
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QuoteOctober 12: post a pic of a broken/vandalized sign.
Old US 90 over Suwanee River:
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8414/29205569935_7bd8f09639_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LuNbre)
Quote
October 12: post a pic of a broken/vandalized sign.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1123/4725223453_8bee391353_z_d.jpg)
Old Jefferson Road south of Rich Hill, MO
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October 12: post a pic of a broken/vandalized sign.
Northern Parkway eastbound at exit 25:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcoastroads.com%2Fstates%2Fny%2Fnypark%2Fnorthern%2Ffullsize%2Fnspeold001.jpg&hash=20ed1429ee215bb9d63461e5a5a25210b1fbfff7)
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October 12: post a pic of a broken/vandalized sign.
I-96 east near Howell, October 2004 (since replaced with a cantilever):
(https://i.imgur.com/twqb1Tx.jpg)
Well, crap, apparently photobucket makes me pay extra to share photos now.
QuoteOctober 13, 2017: Since it's Friday the 13th, post pictures of road elements containing the words: Camp, Crystal, Friday, Jason, Voorhies (or variants), Kevin, or Bacon.
Camp Crystal Lake was the fictitious site of the original movie. Note that I took away "Lake" because I thought that would be too easy.
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8539/29535696911_4ed609c602_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LZYaFD)
IL-008-US150WE (https://flic.kr/p/LZYaFD) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteOctober 13, 2017: Since it's Friday the 13th, post pictures of road elements containing the words: Camp, Crystal, Friday, Jason, Voorhies (or variants), Kevin, or Bacon.
Bacon sounds good.
From I-44 in Texas. March 13, 2011.
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Just off I-95 near Savannah. August 22, 2003.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20030822%2Fbacon.jpg&hash=412a0178d5ea33442673d8ac792b73125eb289b5)
QuoteOctober 13, 2017: Since it's Friday the 13th, post pictures of road elements containing the words: Camp, Crystal, Friday, Jason, Voorhies (or variants), Kevin, or Bacon.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fstreets%2Fcamp_creek.jpg&hash=f2cb3c49261b6e5daa16784c503b8a12247b399b)
Bacon St in San Diego
https://imgur.com/a/eX3uk
QuoteOctober 13, 2017: Since it's Friday the 13th, post pictures of road elements containing the words: Camp, Crystal, Friday, Jason, Voorhies (or variants), Kevin, or Bacon.
Crystal City at the US 67/I-55 interchange, south of St Louis
(https://i.imgur.com/tjPjNEM.jpg)
QuoteOctober 13, 2017: Since it's Friday the 13th, post pictures of road elements containing the words: Camp, Crystal, Friday, Jason, Voorhies (or variants), Kevin, or Bacon.
Two from Georgia:
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2923/33999699521_ffec23f3d8_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TNrm8T)
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2315/32785395261_b944ce1da5_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RX8HMx)
QuoteOctober 13, 2017: Since it's Friday the 13th, post pictures of road elements containing the words: Camp, Crystal, Friday, Jason, Voorhies (or variants), Kevin, or Bacon.
I-77 in WV...
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7235/6978527082_dfb0f16b3e_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/bCELYs)
I-77 near US 19 (https://flic.kr/p/bCELYs) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
QuoteOctober 14, 2017: Any road picture that exemplifies a state stereotype.
I'll start with this picture of a corn stalk (people from Iowa love corn) growing out of a median, on an Iowa road.
(https://i.imgur.com/skr7xsb.png)
While moose are most associated with Maine, New Hampshire (which is where this photo is from) seems to be at least somewhat associated.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4288/35775917425_146b004976_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WvoVQv)Moose crossing sign on I-89 in New Hampshire (https://flic.kr/p/WvoVQv) by A friendly moose (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hotdogpi/), on Flickr
If it's too blurry to read, it says "next 6 miles".
QuoteOctober 14, 2017: Any road picture that exemplifies a state stereotype.
How about a saguaro in Arizona.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fsagu.jpg&hash=5a1b6ce8d471df25390cd5c2b268a61c448341c2)
QuoteOctober 14, 2017: Any road picture that exemplifies a state stereotype.
Michigan. I know, it's a cheap shot.
(https://i.imgur.com/KKFj6E2.jpg)
Somewhere along PA-772
(https://thumb9.shutterstock.com/display_pic_with_logo/588472/512878876/stock-photo-intercourse-pa-december-an-amish-buggy-drives-on-the-old-philadelphia-pike-the-main-512878876.jpg)
QuoteOctober 14, 2017: Any road picture that exemplifies a state stereotype.
Palm trees in Florida (on FL 222 at I-75 in Gainesville)
(https://i.imgur.com/WdsLgmp.jpg)
Quote from: wanderer2575 on October 14, 2017, 03:17:07 PM
QuoteOctober 14, 2017: Any road picture that exemplifies a state stereotype.
Michigan. I know, it's a cheap shot.
(https://i.imgur.com/KKFj6E2.jpg)
What is that stereotype?
Quote from: MCRoads on October 14, 2017, 08:11:06 PM
What is that stereotype?
The stereotype of always being under construction, I suppose. Although, that stereotype fits a number of states, if not all of them. :)
QuoteOctober 15, 2017: Post a photo where more than ten traffic signal heads are visible at a single intersection
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http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/TX/TX/71/TX71_dv_131_east_Apr17_24x16.jpg
QuoteOctober 15, 2017: Post a photo where more than ten traffic signal heads are visible at a single intersection
In Illinois, finding a 4-way intersection with fewer than 10 signal heads is actually very difficult.
Here's a weird one. Try and find all 10
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4377/36931596600_9e1d46b16d_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Ygw5Zw)
IL-050-GovHwyNA (https://flic.kr/p/Ygw5Zw) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
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October 16, 2017: Post photos of runaway truck ramps.
here's one, its on I-17:
https://www.google.com/maps/@34.5375565,-111.9230196,3a,75y,91.55h,93.36t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sOqwti4hffH1vj8RhFq609Q!2e0!7i13312!8i6656
QuoteOctober 16, 2017: Post photos of runaway truck ramps.
I-17 between Flagstaff and Phoenix
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Quote from: dgolub on October 16, 2017, 08:35:38 AM
October 16, 2017: Post photos of runaway truck ramps.
I feel like people are just looking at my flickr account to decide what the next challenge should be. This challenge was posted RIGHT AFTER I uploaded photos of a runaway truck ramp. It keeps happening that someone posts a challenge just in time for me to acquire a photo that's perfect for it. I'm probably just lucky.
This truck ramp is along I-5 northbound just after you cross into OR from CA.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4445/37595892382_6eb80bc03c_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ZhdLZ5)
IMG_1398 (https://flic.kr/p/ZhdLZ5) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4507/37579407046_bffbe6994e_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ZfLht9)
IMG_1399 (https://flic.kr/p/ZfLht9) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote from: paulthemapguy on October 16, 2017, 04:06:17 PM
I feel like people are just looking at my flickr account to decide what the next challenge should be. This challenge was posted RIGHT AFTER I uploaded photos of a runaway truck ramp. It keeps happening that someone posts a challenge just in time for me to acquire a photo that's perfect for it. I'm probably just lucky.
These new kids lack imagination
Since it is Tuesday, lets do this:
Quote10/17/17 --- take a picture of a sign with a city/road that is boring.
notice it isnt miserable to drive on (***Cough Cough***
HRBT), just boring.
Quote10/17/17 --- take a picture of a sign with a city/road that is boring.
My kids:
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5728/31131286246_6aef82a570_b.jpg)
I was in Dull, Scotland last year but didn't take any photos of the signs.
Quote from: Truvelo on October 17, 2017, 02:05:53 PM
I was in Dull, Scotland last year but didn't take any photos of the signs.
Quote from: formulanone on October 17, 2017, 01:53:20 PM
Quote10/17/17 --- take a picture of a sign with a city/road that is boring.
My kids:
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5728/31131286246_6aef82a570_b.jpg)
Wow, you guys took that literally.. ;)
Although Street View is allowed, please try to include a screenshot along with the URL, so that the content appears inline.
Quote from: MCRoads on October 16, 2017, 11:16:12 AM
here's one, its on I-17:
https://www.google.com/maps/@34.5375565,-111.9230196,3a,75y,91.55h,93.36t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sOqwti4hffH1vj8RhFq609Q!2e0!7i13312!8i6656
Quote10/17/17 --- take a picture of a sign with a city/road that is boring.
I can't say for sure that it's boring, having spent only the 10 seconds there that it took to drive through, but Last Chance, Colorado, seemed pretty boring. You can see a significant fraction of the buildings there in the background of this picture. Wikipedia lists its population as 23. And it's not close to anything else. November 16, 2013.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20131116%2Fco71arrows.jpg&hash=264f41122e0b108b497b23b301f3ace358dca01b)
Anyone have any pictures from Nothing, Arizona?
https://goo.gl/maps/iWWoYfWpZkE2
October 18: Post an exit direction sign (that is, the last sign before a freeway exit) that uses an arrow other than a typical diagonal arrow or a down arrow. So fair game are loop arrows, the weird NJ Turnpike arrows, right arrows, et al.
Quote from: Scott5114 on October 18, 2017, 06:17:45 PM
October 18: Post an exit direction sign (that is, the last sign before a freeway exit) that uses an arrow other than a typical diagonal arrow or a down arrow. So fair game are loop arrows, the weird NJ Turnpike arrows, right arrows, et al.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FON%2Fhwy_400_images%2F400_dv_58_north_Aug13.jpg&hash=0d208b47aeb2ddfd96ae70c0b4afe265e1678e4b)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/ON/hwy_400_images/400_dv_58_north_Aug13_24x16.jpg
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http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/MI/I/75/I75_MI_dv_14_north_Sep16_24x16.jpg
Quote from: Scott5114 on October 18, 2017, 06:17:45 PM
October 18: Post an exit direction sign (that is, the last sign before a freeway exit) that uses an arrow other than a typical diagonal arrow or a down arrow. So fair game are loop arrows, the weird NJ Turnpike arrows, right arrows, et al.
On A-40 in Montreal, QC
(https://i.imgur.com/pXX8xG8.jpg)
On I-95 north of Jacksonville, FL
(https://i.imgur.com/W72ZNQj.jpg)
On the 407 in Pickering, ON
(https://i.imgur.com/PO9iwOn.jpg)
QuoteOctober 18: Post an exit direction sign (that is, the last sign before a freeway exit) that uses an arrow other than a typical diagonal arrow or a down arrow. So fair game are loop arrows, the weird NJ Turnpike arrows, right arrows, et al.
I-270 in Maryland:
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/132/31481891496_691faa5a96_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PXWVwG)
New Jersey Turnpike:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4192/34294759091_b69161319c_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UfvB4R)
Southbound I-55:
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5581/14848829288_eeb6b12112_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/oC98C5)
SH 360 north in Euless, TX (DFW)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171019/82a1a8766c25552155f66081191f501d.jpg)
iPhone
Quote from: Scott5114 on October 18, 2017, 06:17:45 PM
October 18: Post an exit direction sign (that is, the last sign before a freeway exit) that uses an arrow other than a typical diagonal arrow or a down arrow. So fair game are loop arrows, the weird NJ Turnpike arrows, right arrows, et al.
Lane diagram signs in Utah
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4323/35907853570_8142e29ab5_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WH48RC)
UT-I-15X338N (https://flic.kr/p/WH48RC) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Cloverleaf turn arrow in Iowa
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3945/32366048054_7dc5124362_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Rj5sth)
IA-I-80X239BE (https://flic.kr/p/Rj5sth) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
180 degree turn arrow in Arizona
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4158/34340592841_e0ea970611_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UjyvQV)
AZ-I-40-X053W (https://flic.kr/p/UjyvQV) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteOctober 19, 2017: Non-standard road signs that tell you to do something (or not to do something) that applies regardless of the existence of the sign.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4443/37532957610_b878d58737_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ZbEdEN)Obey Pedestrian Crosswalk Law (https://flic.kr/p/ZbEdEN) by Lexington Minuteman (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hotdogpi/), on Flickr
"Obey Pedestrian Crosswalk Law". You need to obey it even if there is no sign here.
Photo taken on October 15.
I feel like the "nonstandard" part might need clarification–there's plenty of regulatory signs that do that, like "Keep Right Except to Pass", "Buckle Up", etc. that always apply by statute whether signed or not...
For example, this specific sign doesn't appear in any MUTCD or ODOT standard book (i.e. it's a designable sign), and it uses negative-contrast all-caps Clearview (which has never been standard), but it's black and white, so...standard enough, maybe?
(https://i.imgur.com/S65CnJo.jpg?1)
Quote from: Scott5114 on October 19, 2017, 07:54:29 AM
I feel like the "nonstandard" part might need clarification–there's plenty of regulatory signs that do that, like "Keep Right Except to Pass", "Buckle Up", etc. that always apply by statute whether signed or not...
For example, this specific sign doesn't appear in any MUTCD or ODOT standard book (i.e. it's a designable sign), and it uses negative-contrast all-caps Clearview (which has never been standard), but it's black and white, so...standard enough, maybe?
(https://i.imgur.com/S65CnJo.jpg?1)
It counts. By "nonstandard", I'm excluding signs like "no left turn" or "one way" onto a divided highway.
Quote from: Scott5114 on October 19, 2017, 07:54:29 AM
I feel like the "nonstandard" part might need clarification–there's plenty of regulatory signs that do that, like "Keep Right Except to Pass", "Buckle Up", etc. that always apply by statute whether signed or not...
It would also to apply to many non-road signs, such as "No Trespassing" or "Unauthorized Persons Prohibited". ;-)
Quote from: empirestate on October 19, 2017, 08:50:53 AM
Quote from: Scott5114 on October 19, 2017, 07:54:29 AM
I feel like the "nonstandard" part might need clarification–there's plenty of regulatory signs that do that, like "Keep Right Except to Pass", "Buckle Up", etc. that always apply by statute whether signed or not...
It would also to apply to many non-road signs, such as "No Trespassing" or "Unauthorized Persons Prohibited". ;-)
Maybe this is semantics, but... I thought trespassing on a person's property was legal unless they had signs or a fence. This, it was my understanding, is why a lot of farm owners post signs on their property to keep hunters off their land: without the signs, it would be legal for them to be there. Please correct me if I'm wrong.
Quote from: kphoger on October 19, 2017, 01:13:20 PM
Quote from: empirestate on October 19, 2017, 08:50:53 AM
Quote from: Scott5114 on October 19, 2017, 07:54:29 AM
I feel like the "nonstandard" part might need clarification–there's plenty of regulatory signs that do that, like "Keep Right Except to Pass", "Buckle Up", etc. that always apply by statute whether signed or not...
It would also to apply to many non-road signs, such as "No Trespassing" or "Unauthorized Persons Prohibited". ;-)
Maybe this is semantics, but... I thought trespassing on a person's property was legal unless they had signs or a fence. This, it was my understanding, is why a lot of farm owners post signs on their property to keep hunters off their land: without the signs, it would be legal for them to be there. Please correct me if I'm wrong.
If it's legal, it ain't trespassing.
QuoteOctober 20, 2017: Post a photo you took in 2017 of a state, provincial, or national welcome sign where a road meets a political boundary.
Taken October 9, 2017 on I-5 northbound
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4490/37369374940_db775c583c_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/YWcPeW)
Oregon I-5 (https://flic.kr/p/YWcPeW) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
It took me until my 6th trip to California to cross a border into or out of the state. My first 5 trips were flights to a California airport, and then staying within the state boundaries for the entire trip. This was taken October 3, 2017.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4470/37596059112_88d60d1499_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ZheCxJ)
California US199 (https://flic.kr/p/ZheCxJ) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
April 25, 2017: Entering Utah from the south on I-15.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4159/34362780621_5556f1d051_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UmweuR)
UT-I-15STN (https://flic.kr/p/UmweuR) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteOctober 20, 2017: Post a photo you took in 2017 of a state, provincial, or national welcome sign where a road meets a political boundary.
Here's MO-139/Wayne CR-S40 (https://i.imgur.com/Pzcd5Um.jpg) at the Iowa/Missouri state line.
(https://i.imgur.com/VYEogYy.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/7LCDiQr.jpg)
Quote from: paulthemapguy on October 20, 2017, 09:59:57 AM
October 20, 2017: Post a photo you took in 2017 of a state, provincial, or national welcome sign where a road meets a political boundary.
I singed up for Imgur just to post this picture. Photostream no longer lets me share pictures without paying. I haven't used the email account associated with my Flickr account in so long that it sent a verification code to a different account; I haven't used
that one in so long that it sent a verification code to an account I haven't used in at least 12 years.
June 2017, US-50 westbound, two of my three sons(https://i.imgur.com/bneFovn.jpg)
Quote from: paulthemapguy on October 20, 2017, 09:59:57 AM
October 20, 2017: Post a photo you took in 2017 of a state, provincial, or national welcome sign where a road meets a political boundary.
I-64 westbound entering West Virginia:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcoastroads.com%2Fstates%2Fwv%2Fwvinter%2Fi64%2Ffullsize%2F64w181_01.jpg&hash=63a05aacd157812725e73d8a8675c06a7549d6e6)
Quote from: paulthemapguy on October 20, 2017, 09:59:57 AM
October 20, 2017: Post a photo you took in 2017 of a state, provincial, or national welcome sign where a road meets a political boundary.
My trips to Orlando and Montreal gave me lots of options here!
My home province of Ontario (on the 401 at the Quebec border)
(https://i.imgur.com/OHuj7bA.jpg)
Pennsylvania (on US 15 at the Maryland border)
(https://i.imgur.com/Td1PYfJ.jpg)
Michigan, USA (on the Blue Water Bridge on the Ontario border)
(https://i.imgur.com/5nwFt4f.jpg)
QuoteOctober 21st, 2017: Post a photo of the highest exit number in your collection.
For me, it's definitely exit 825 on the 401 in Ontario. It's easy to forget how long of a drive it is to Quebec.
(https://i.imgur.com/f859c25.jpg)
QuoteOctober 21st, 2017: Post a photo of the highest exit number in your collection.
My answer to this is definitely the MN-61 exit at the northern terminus of I-35.
(https://i.imgur.com/nmMHmzb.jpg)
QuoteOctober 21st, 2017: Post a photo of the highest exit number in your collection.
328 seems to be the highest I can find.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fexit328.jpg&hash=a0ff4ca0399a030160319d191a1e9955ee9408ee)
I would have uploaded US 13 off I-276 but it's on my other computer and I'm too lazy.
Instead I'll use this:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4449/37836579101_b696e034d6_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ZDumL6)Day 3 of 2012 Lighthouse Trip Plus I-95 Terminus 051 (https://flic.kr/p/ZDumL6) by Brent White (https://www.flickr.com/photos/135313474@N03/), on Flickr
I-95 at US 2, Houlton, ME
Here ya go:
https://imgur.com/a/dLsAs
I-10 in Texas. August 28, 2003.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20030828%2Fexit880.jpg&hash=91eb461033771a196e1cfd015fdcbfad4095e5d8)
I-35 northbound in Texas. I should really take more road pictures. Especially as many times as I drove through east Texas passing exit 635 on I-20.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171022/d2b37d5e041f56f6cb909df39c75580a.jpg)
iPhone
QuoteOctober 21st, 2017: Post a photo of the highest exit number in your collection.
Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-276) westbound at exit 358:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcoastroads.com%2Fstates%2Fpa%2Fpainter%2Fi276%2Ffullsize%2F276w358_12.jpg&hash=50f12315b708c24caccc96608b48fdc510c6c123)
10/22 ==> post a picture of a traffic barrel.
https://imgur.com/a/R253w
Quote from: MCRoads on October 22, 2017, 10:21:56 AM
10/22 ==> post a picture of a traffic barrel.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7588/28024358270_c1d6e232d4_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JGqamS)
Quote10/22 ==> post a picture of a traffic barrel.
Here are some of Ontario's unique black-and-orange traffic barrels (on the 400 NB in the Oak Ridges Morraine)
(https://i.imgur.com/s6AxMU7.jpg)
The more common white-and-orange traffic barrels (on I-75 NB in Findlay, OH - I think...)
(https://i.imgur.com/mahyI3P.jpg)
Quote10/22 ==> post a picture of a traffic barrel.
US 14 being widened in Wisconsin in 2009.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fbarrel.jpg&hash=d5206379ce6aa342d310e4c989dae0d8554228fc)
Quote10/22 ==> post a picture of a traffic barrel.
LOL can't I just go to work tomorrow and get a picture of one :-P :hyper: :hyper: :hyper:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4464/36957143193_f2b1e9a327_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/YiM272)
IMG_1492 (https://flic.kr/p/YiM272) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Where can I get a traffic barrel?
/
Quote from: MCRoads on October 22, 2017, 06:29:08 PM
Where can I get a traffic barrel?
http://www.trafficsafetywarehouse.com/Barrels-Drums/products/42/ among other places.
Quote10/22 ==> post a picture of a traffic barrel.
Taken today along OH 7 near Brilliant...
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4501/37835945312_d1362bfb3f_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ZDr7mG)
OH Route 7 approaching Brilliant (https://flic.kr/p/ZDr7mG) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Also taken today along OH 7 in Tiltonsville...
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4477/37835943352_df8bd9d968_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ZDr6LU)
OH Route 7 approaching Tiltonsville (https://flic.kr/p/ZDr6LU) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Quote10/22 ==> post a picture of a traffic barrel.
I-84 eastbound in Pennsylvania:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcoastroads.com%2Fstates%2Fpa%2Fpainter%2Fi84%2Ffullsize%2F84e53_33.jpg&hash=3d7e808dfc361b87b297177258beddcc584f1736)
Quote10/23 ==. post a picture of a Fitch barrel or crash attenuator
https://imgur.com/a/Z69Sy
Quote from: MCRoads on October 23, 2017, 09:42:16 AM
Quote10/23 ==. post a picture of a Fitch barrel or crash attenuator
https://imgur.com/a/m94R0
I don't see any photo.
Quote from: US71 on October 23, 2017, 12:02:14 PM
Quote from: MCRoads on October 23, 2017, 09:42:16 AM
Quote10/23 ==. post a picture of a Fitch barrel or crash attenuator
https://imgur.com/a/m94R0
I don't see any photo.
Neither do I so here's one I took earlier.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fbarrels.jpg&hash=11582b706798861542209f8084272e4a50092bc1)
Quote10/23 ==. post a picture of a Fitch barrel or crash attenuator
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FON%2Fhwy_410-427_images%2F417_cl_144_east_Sep09.jpg&hash=1d0150ebc36f7a1225d58b8a4d1e8866c146c629)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/ON/hwy_410-427_images/417_cl_144_east_Sep09_24x16.jpg
Quote10/23 ==. post a picture of a Fitch barrel or crash attenuator
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2412/2150840724_687474a3c0_z_d.jpg)
US 71 near Pineville, MO at the future I-49
Quote10/23 ==. post a picture of a Fitch barrel or crash attenuator
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4371/36202869874_8559327352_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Xa8aVC)
OH-I-670X01AW (https://flic.kr/p/Xa8aVC) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4292/36168846701_5bef814b04_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/X77N2c)
UT-I-15X342N (https://flic.kr/p/X77N2c) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
and an attenuator-style guardrail terminal which is becoming standard
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4332/36095576974_022ef044c6_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WZDgu3)
IN-I-70X151W (https://flic.kr/p/WZDgu3) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
10/24 ==> post a picture of exit 1.
https://imgur.com/a/osscd
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4056/35605285172_3876e0ae75_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WfjoP7)MA 107, should be NH 107 (https://flic.kr/p/WfjoP7) by <name removed> (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hotdogpi/), on Flickr
Quote10/24 ==> post a picture of exit 1.
Will 1A & 1B suffice?
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.billburmaster.com%2Frmsandw%2Fmassachusetts%2Fimages%2Fs93at951015.jpg&hash=a44576fe305f883acc12a8b55f884691a54a032a)
Quote10/24 ==> post a picture of exit 1.
I-295 Portland, ME
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fexit1.jpg&hash=15e43b461b8b17637d7fec0582746bb8dc20c35c)
Quote from: PHLBOS on October 24, 2017, 01:20:22 PM
Quote10/24 ==> post a picture of exit 1.
Will 1A & 1B suffice?
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.billburmaster.com%2Frmsandw%2Fmassachusetts%2Fimages%2Fs93at951015.jpg&hash=a44576fe305f883acc12a8b55f884691a54a032a)
Yes, it counts.
Quote10/24 ==> post a picture of exit 1.
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5679/30608373101_4f7b10c099_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NCKUWH)
IN-I-65-US31S (https://flic.kr/p/NCKUWH) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5517/30790075402_02907360b4_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NUPbH1)
OH-I-75STN (https://flic.kr/p/NUPbH1) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1639/25948784771_497468db31_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Fx1iET)
IMG_2504 (https://flic.kr/p/Fx1iET) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote10/24 ==> post a picture of exit 1.
Like many of you, I have a good number of Exit 1 signs to choose from. I'll go with the last exit on WB I-94 in North Dakota. Who knew they had a Beach? July 13, 2003.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20030713%2Fbeach.jpg&hash=554d0450f560925dc000d1d75d94c82eb7c82b42)
Quote10/24 ==> post a picture of exit 1.
Some local ones to me:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FPQ%2FA%2F40%2FA40_dv_1_west.jpg&hash=37f7b78d3901d56870ab3f5fdedf9265dc505f20)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/PQ/A/40/A40_dv_1_west_24x16.jpg
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FON%2Fhwy_410-427_images%2F416_dv_1-5_south.jpg&hash=a82fc66494ce4b75ed714ecfaf0e11c8151a7a52)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/ON/hwy_410-427_images/416_dv_1-5_south_24x16.jpg
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FON%2Fhwy_402-403_images%2F402_dv_1_west_Jul13.jpg&hash=d324123ef3484faa70cb2bb44aa716262ce9b132)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/ON/hwy_402-403_images/402_dv_1_west_Jul13_24x16.jpg
Quote10/24 ==> post a picture of exit 1.
I-77 exit 1AB in Charlotte, NC
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7203/6967562940_4ff10de7eb_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/bBGzHw)
I-77 near I-485 (https://flic.kr/p/bBGzHw) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Quote10/24 ==> post a picture of exit 1.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8558/29700456102_6ff190a04c_z_d.jpg)
Fulton, Kentucky
Quote10/24 ==> post a picture of exit 1.
An Atlanta-area 3-pack — I-285, I-675, and US 78:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fstreets%2Fwashington.jpg&hash=941f9368366647c268fc6df5a93c46c8e5d94863)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fnames%2Fstockbridge.jpg&hash=923796d07cc448a6a9b93244994fcc86405060f5)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fstreets%2Fnorth_druid_hills.jpg&hash=99fc8aa6f66ecadcd3aa807bce9c2bbb0b6a9725)
Quote10/24 ==> post a picture of exit 1.
On I-390 in NY
(https://i.imgur.com/LTFGaVq.jpg)
On M-10 in downtown Detroit, MI
(https://i.imgur.com/Slh2Q46.jpg)
And just down the road from the previous photo...
(https://i.imgur.com/kZz3Fjv.jpg)
10/25: In a logical extension of the above, post a picture of Exit 0. (Yes, they exist!)
Quote10/25: In a logical extension of the above, post a picture of Exit 0. (Yes, they exist!)
Nice example of button copy on I-70 now sadly deceased :angry:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fexit0.jpg&hash=7c145d927b1f81c267b7085ccf2f94469c7103ec)
Quote10/25: In a logical extension of the above, post a picture of Exit 0. (Yes, they exist!)
The nearest one to me (pardon the non-standard US 9 shield):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.danieldorff.com%2Fimages%2Fcmb01.jpg&hash=b15ca3b0548813a3eadb30cf48fc9ae55f1aeb67)
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10/25: In a logical extension of the above, post a picture of Exit 0. (Yes, they exist!)
Southern terminus of PA 66 Turnpike has two:
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5775/31157983976_0dac3709f8_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PtjP7h)
Quote from: formulanone on October 25, 2017, 09:13:42 AM
Quote
10/25: In a logical extension of the above, post a picture of Exit 0. (Yes, they exist!)
Southern terminus of PA 66 Turnpike has two:
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5775/31157983976_0dac3709f8_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PtjP7h)
I didn't even know that PA used Exit 0 anywhere at all.
Quote from: Scott5114 on October 25, 2017, 04:21:01 AM
10/25: In a logical extension of the above, post a picture of Exit 0. (Yes, they exist!)
WHAT!? :-o :-o I am sad to say that this stuns me... I have never seen an exit 0, and I didn't think it existed.
I have no picture for this :(.
Quote from: Scott5114 on October 25, 2017, 04:21:01 AM
10/25: In a logical extension of the above, post a picture of Exit 0. (Yes, they exist!)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7460/12468762725_39f4ef7c4a_z_d.jpg)
Will you accept Zero Street? No?
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8368/29185688384_c6b14e28c8_z_d.jpg)
Fulton, KY
Quote from: Scott5114 on October 25, 2017, 04:21:01 AM
10/25: In a logical extension of the above, post a picture of Exit 0. (Yes, they exist!)
The oldest such example in my collection. I-90 crossing from Montana into Idaho. July 28, 1999.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F19990728%2Fexit0.jpg&hash=0592b16ec44f3725a8d6044e4543d935a6c337df)
I like this one because the car toll is only a half a cent. I-90 in Indiana. June 23, 2013.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20130623%2Fexit0paytoll.jpg&hash=9eb57e21136d010de8ad8aa7c14c8020f7cd0188)
Here's one from Colorado. I-270 in Fort Collins. November 15, 2013.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20131115%2Fexit0and1.jpg&hash=2a88d4ee2ab53db68c8d31ace5472171e701518e)
Quote from: Scott5114 on October 25, 2017, 04:21:01 AM
10/25: In a logical extension of the above, post a picture of Exit 0. (Yes, they exist!)
I've seen plenty, but this is the only one I found a picture of. I-480 crossing into Iowa.
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/709/32407104241_b0366d55a3_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RnGT3z)
IA-I-480WT (https://flic.kr/p/RnGT3z) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
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October 25, 2017: In a logical extension of the above, post a picture of Exit 0. (Yes, they exist!)
I'm almost certain we did this challenge a few weeks back, because this picture is quite recently listed on my Imgur account. In any event, I'll post it again anyway: Exit 0A/0B on I-380 in Iowa
(https://i.imgur.com/22KoSUR.jpg)
(P.S.: it could've been a different thread I posted this in. I don't remember.)
Another Exit 0 pair at the southern end of I-65 in Mobile, Alabama:
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3869/15123793315_d6277248b7_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/p3roRa)
Quote from: formulanone on October 25, 2017, 09:13:42 AM
Quote
10/25: In a logical extension of the above, post a picture of Exit 0. (Yes, they exist!)
Southern terminus of PA 66 Turnpike has two:
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5775/31157983976_0dac3709f8_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PtjP7h)
I've seen many exit 0's, but never a 0A/B before.
Can't remember if the Exit 0 for I-79 from US 48/I-68 was suffixed or not. I am guessing it was.
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October 25, 2017: In a logical extension of the above, post a picture of Exit 0. (Yes, they exist!)
Quote from: roadguy2 on October 25, 2017, 09:13:09 PM
I've seen many exit 0's, but never a 0A/B before.
Don't have a picture, but since ISTHA added exit numbers to the Illinois Tollways, I-355's Southern Terminus @ I-80 is Exits 0A (I-80 East) and 0B (I-80 West)
*EDIT* I'll post a pic of said signage, not my own, and I'm crediting billburmaster.com's page on I-355
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.billburmaster.com%2Frmsandw%2Fillinois%2Fimages%2Fs355at800315.jpg&hash=d1ee424710f39d195cfba3bbc8ea14af4ec23ec5)
Sourced from http://www.billburmaster.com/rmsandw/illinois/interstate/355.html
To continue the exit theme:
10/26 ==> Post a picture of an exit containing only letters.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fexita.jpg&hash=4409b00740efe5682d833fec2d1ce696a6799fb2)
In addition to the regular Challenges, your secondary assignment is to find photos of signs and highways in Albania...
and post them here: https://www.aaroads.com/forum/index.php?topic=21345.0
:bigass:
10/26 ==> Post a picture of an exit containing only letters.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3824/13409782955_68212f9e13_z_d.jpg)
I-540 rebuild in Ft Smith 2014.
Quote from: US71 on October 26, 2017, 09:34:19 AM
10/26 ==> Post a picture of an exit containing only letters.
These are on IL-6 southbound at I-74, as it becomes I-474.
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8593/28129155351_28d2effd11_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JRFgT6)
IMG_5201 (https://flic.kr/p/JRFgT6) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8717/28173208666_cf801db38a_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JVz4p1)
IMG_5203 (https://flic.kr/p/JVz4p1) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Note, however, that the BGS's show them as "0A" and "0B".
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8683/27591446033_2fd433de82_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/J3anCM)
IL-006-STA (https://flic.kr/p/J3anCM) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote10/26 ==> Post a picture of an exit containing only letters.
US 119 south at US 422 - Indiana, PA
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7090/7187872318_fa6dcf2784_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/bXaJ25)
US 119 @ US 422 - Indiana, PA (https://flic.kr/p/bXaJ25) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
I-678 at JFK has three lettered exits: A, B, and C.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50538382303_84cf638a05_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jZUqk2)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50556964832_fe0f674093_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2k2xEgs)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50556836671_79f3b6bd6d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2k2x1aM)
Quote from: formulanone on October 26, 2017, 10:43:22 PM
I-678 at JFK has three lettered exits: A, B, and C.
Can't see any of those images.
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October 27, 2017: Post pictures of route systems that use letters instead of numbers.
The parkways on Long Island are the best example of this that I know, but I'm curious to see what other people will come up with from other parts of the country.
Northern Parkway eastbound at the Wantagh Parkway:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcoastroads.com%2Fstates%2Fny%2Fnypark%2Fnorthern%2Ffullsize%2Fnspe33_04.jpg&hash=20a78d704c7571ca36c20f16036f736ce6d8afa8)
QuoteOctober 27, 2017: Post pictures of route systems that use letters instead of numbers.
Missouri's secondary route system is my best example of this. Here's Route B at the northern terminus of MO-145.
(https://i.imgur.com/Ev8BZuN.jpg)
QuoteOctober 27, 2017: Post pictures of route systems that use letters instead of numbers.
More Missouri routes, from near the eastern terminus of US 160 in SE Missouri:
(https://i.imgur.com/Sv6hehC.jpg)
What about WI's trunk system or whatever they call it?
Quote from: Rothman on October 27, 2017, 09:26:35 AM
What about WI's trunk system or whatever they call it?
Wisconsin's county trunk highway system would definitely count, too. (I checked and I don't have any pictures of it myself, or else I would've posted one above.)
QuoteOctober 27, 2017: Post pictures of route systems that use letters instead of numbers.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8036/28481574915_b9efb25de4_z_d.jpg)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7735/27551837955_ecc5432f3e_z_d.jpg)
In some instances. MODOT will use a lettered route to replace a rerouted US or Primary State Highway.
These are 2 examples of old US 66
^ In the photo I posted a few posts above, Route C looks to be an old alignment of US 67.
QuoteOctober 27, 2017: Post pictures of route systems that use letters instead of numbers.
One of Wisconsin's county roads.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Floves.jpg&hash=ff5ac3e3cfabbded11e99e410c9dcfd9223cf79b)
County Road KR on I-94, presumably for Kenosha-Racine:
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2905/34220319465_a1a436b31e_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/U8W5L2)
Route OO at the AR-MO border:
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8641/16563040197_f7398c0d41_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/reBUNz)
AH! (I-44):
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5521/31301641062_a6d2f88de8_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PG26mA)
QuoteOctober 27, 2017: Post pictures of route systems that use letters instead of numbers.
Three chances to post, and I only know of three systems that post letters to label their highways.
There's always Wisconsin...
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8400/29461754594_8b5d1ebbb0_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LTrcd7)
WI-179-CrawfordED (https://flic.kr/p/LTrcd7) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Missouri's secondary state routes are letters
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1573/25263925273_3fcc827de2_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EuudNv)
IMG_1606 (https://flic.kr/p/EuudNv) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Rock Island County, Illinois uses a lettering system on their county highways.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4479/24125942598_b57e1b8143_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/CKVLcy)
IL-CRJJ (https://flic.kr/p/CKVLcy) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote from: paulthemapguy on October 27, 2017, 08:43:21 PM
QuoteOctober 27, 2017: Post pictures of route systems that use letters instead of numbers.
Three chances to post, and I only know of three systems that post letters to label their highways.
No pictures (sorry) but doesn't DC use Letter names for part of its Street Grid? Hence the "K Street" Lobbyists or whatever?
I don't know if a City Street Grid counts as a route system
Quote from: paulthemapguy on October 27, 2017, 08:43:21 PM
QuoteOctober 27, 2017: Post pictures of route systems that use letters instead of numbers.
Three chances to post, and I only know of three systems that post letters to label their highways.
This one isn't very well known, but Dodge County in Minnesota also uses letters for its non-CSAH county routes.
County F in rural western Missouri:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FMO%2FUS%2F50%2FUS50_MO_CountyF_west_Jul17.jpg&hash=11a11e887c5888673160f8f299ad6ec272be4157)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/MO/US/50/US50_MO_CountyF_west_Jul17_24x16.jpg
Quote
October 27, 2017: Post pictures of route systems that use letters instead of numbers.
Here's a triple qualifier from Missouri. On US 61. June 27, 2013.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20130627%2Ffrankford.jpg&hash=633882df1cff77e13bdc125e702ed88b60645022)
QuoteOctober 28, 2017: Signs that contradict actual conditions.
In this case, on MO Route N near Blythedale. (September 15, 2017)
(https://i.imgur.com/ychKJGt.jpg)
Quote from: AsphaltPlanet on October 27, 2017, 09:06:03 PM
County F in rural western Missouri:
Secondary State Highway F, actually.
Today's (10/29) Challenge is the monthly recap! You know the drill. :-)
iPhone
QuoteOctober 10, 2017: All digits in the previous person's post count appear on route shields. If a digit appears more than once in the post count, it must appear at least that many times in the photo.
empirestate has 3571 posts
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QuoteOctober 27, 2017: Post pictures of route systems that use letters instead of numbers.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2394/2150383171_6e93b45c63_z_d.jpg)
The
ONLY Secondary Route AR in Missouri
QuoteOctober 27, 2017: Post pictures of route systems that use letters instead of numbers.
NE2's avatar qualifies for this:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;attach=1282;type=avatar)
There's also this pic by peterj920 which I cannot find here anymore but luckily I transcluded it to Skyscrapercity :sombrero::
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/716/22736130955_a42e84ec8b_z_d.jpg)
QuoteOctober 8, 2017: Road photos taken from above, looking down.
Looking down on US 59 in Lawrence.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FaNVNFRx.jpg&hash=ee7d9935788ecec2bc222a5e89fb506d4771274b)
QuoteOctober 15, 2017: Post a photo where more than ten traffic signal heads are visible at a single intersection
5 in each direction that's visible = 15
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FSoOseh7.jpg&hash=da578ab83f254796ab505ec3228f77b2978f6442)
Quote10/24 ==> post a picture of exit 1.
Exits 1A & 1B on I-635 in Kansas City, KS.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FaqEDSXG.jpg&hash=254f5cac40bb5b9ab5039193d7aaff13086ebf04)
Quote10/23 ==. post a picture of a Fitch barrel or crash attenuator
Jumbo Edition!!
https://goo.gl/maps/Vb8uwujNZQF2
https://goo.gl/maps/C1ec5AgKd3H2
https://goo.gl/maps/VjrvKEDXoTN2
QuoteOctober 8, 2017: Road photos taken from above, looking down.
I posted for this challenge earlier in the month as well, but these are some of my favourite types of photos, so I am posting again:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FPQ%2FA%2F50%2FA50_cl_234-5_west_May12.jpg&hash=d9e2562a8170983ac2ddc1f8a02258ea04f40bc1)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/PQ/A/50/A50_cl_234-5_west_May12_24x16.jpg
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FON%2Fhwy_11_images%2F11_cl_254_south_t_Oct11.jpg&hash=5cbaa742e3cb1d2e3b911229b399061971e47cb6)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/ON/hwy_11_images/11_cl_254_south_t_Oct11_24x16.jpg
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FTX%2FTX%2F114%2FTX114_cl_378-8_east_EB_Nov15.jpg&hash=8cbdc9c4f59770c1f4a876bfdb09b5b3d75295b1)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/TX/TX/114/TX114_cl_378-8_east_EB_Nov15_24x16.jpg
QuoteOctober 8, 2017: Road photos taken from above, looking down.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7326/15811435103_387fc6d161_z_d.jpg)
From 2014: Massard Rd at Future I-49
I just hosted a picture to imgur, but then I realized everyone has been posting pictures to a challenge from three weeks ago... :eyebrow:
Quote from: kphoger on October 30, 2017, 04:51:26 PM
I just hosted a picture to imgur, but then I realized everyone has been posting pictures to a challenge from three weeks ago... :eyebrow:
That's okay, it's the monthly roundup
QuoteOctober 8, 2017: Road photos taken from above, looking down.
Quite literally with the camera pointing towards the ground :cool:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fcheven.jpg&hash=c3e7b1d54b280c596ffd96a07e300a47e3df1bfe)
Quote from: chays on October 30, 2017, 04:59:08 PM
Quote from: kphoger on October 30, 2017, 04:51:26 PM
I just hosted a picture to imgur, but then I realized everyone has been posting pictures to a challenge from three weeks ago... :eyebrow:
That's okay, it's the monthly roundup
That is correct. No need to worry. :)
At the end of every month, all challenges ever since the day that the
last recap list was posted (usually 2 or 3 days before a month ends) are re-opened for an end-of-the-month ultimate catch-up challenge. So in these few days at the end of every month, you can post contributions for challenges from any day in that range, such as the 1st, 4th, 12th, 19th, 23rd, etc. So if the picture you uploaded was an entry to one of the challenges in that range, then your uploading should
not have been to no avail! :nod: ;-)
Quote from: adventurernumber1 on October 30, 2017, 05:25:06 PM
Quote from: chays on October 30, 2017, 04:59:08 PM
Quote from: kphoger on October 30, 2017, 04:51:26 PM
I just hosted a picture to imgur, but then I realized everyone has been posting pictures to a challenge from three weeks ago... :eyebrow:
That's okay, it's the monthly roundup
That is correct. No need to worry. :)
At the end of every month, all challenges ever since the day that the last recap list was posted (usually 2 or 3 days before a month ends) are re-opened for an end-of-the-month ultimate catch-up challenge. So in these few days at the end of every month, you can post contributions for challenges from any day in that range, such as the 1st, 4th, 12th, 19th, 23rd, etc. So if the picture you uploaded was an entry to one of the challenges in that range, then your uploading should not have been to no avail! :nod: ;-)
And usually I get around to compiling a list of the past month's Challenges, but this time...yeah.
Have we got a Challenge for today yet? (It would remain open through tomorrow as well.) How about:
QuoteOctober 30, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of standard road or traffic signs deployed indoors.
Not decoratively, mind you–signs actually being used as designed, only inside of buildings.
Quote from: empirestate on October 30, 2017, 06:51:38 PM
QuoteOctober 30, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of standard road or traffic signs deployed indoors.
Ooh, this will be easy...
Quote
Not decoratively, mind you–signs actually being used as designed, only inside of buildings.
...oh. Never mind. :-D
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on October 30, 2017, 07:12:44 PM
Quote from: empirestate on October 30, 2017, 06:51:38 PM
QuoteOctober 30, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of standard road or traffic signs deployed indoors.
Ooh, this will be easy...
Quote
Not decoratively, mind you–signs actually being used as designed, only inside of buildings.
...oh. Never mind. :-D
I had the exact same experience reading this. :D :-D
However, it will be an interesting challenge nonetheless. :nod:
No pictures, but I feel like Airports should be a softball here: Isn't the "Do Not Enter" sign pretty commonly used at Secured Area/Airside exits to Unsecured Area/Landside?
QuoteOctober 30, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of standard road or traffic signs deployed indoors.
[/quote]
Here's a sign being used as design, inside a building.
Guide sign made at the IDOT District 3 sign shop. This is inside District 3 headquarters in Ottawa.
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2915/33251041640_1e10b31ded_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SEhheo)
20170324_114221 (https://flic.kr/p/SEhheo) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote from: paulthemapguy on October 30, 2017, 09:58:58 PM
QuoteOctober 30, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of standard road or traffic signs deployed indoors.
Here's a sign being used as design, inside a building.
Guide sign made at the IDOT District 3 sign shop. This is inside District 3 headquarters in Ottawa.
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2915/33251041640_1e10b31ded_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SEhheo)
20170324_114221 (https://flic.kr/p/SEhheo) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
I know I've seen this picture before... did we do a similar challenge at some point earlier in the year? Or was it posted in another thread? I love it though, that's pretty cool to do stuff like that. Would be better though if it'd been green and white. ;-)
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on October 30, 2017, 10:07:16 PM
Quote from: paulthemapguy on October 30, 2017, 09:58:58 PM
QuoteOctober 30, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of standard road or traffic signs deployed indoors.
Here's a sign being used as design, inside a building.
Guide sign made at the IDOT District 3 sign shop. This is inside District 3 headquarters in Ottawa.
I know I've seen this picture before... did we do a similar challenge at some point earlier in the year? Or was it posted in another thread? I love it though, that's pretty cool to do stuff like that. Would be better though if it'd been green and white. ;-)
I know I posted it somewhere on this site...I did a search in this thread and found nothing. If you look around the grounds at road districts, you'll typically see at least a couple roadway-style signs made in the sign shop to guide employees and visitors around. Putting them inside the buildings is far less common though! Occasionally I'll end up at an IDOT district office or a public works office for a class I need to maintain my license as a professional engineer, and I'll find some roadway style signs used to guide visitors like myself.
QuoteOctober 30, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of standard road or traffic signs deployed indoors.
Closest I can do is post this from the Knoxville airport...but it's more "roadgeek art". You do have to walk on either side of it, though!
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4249/34833479826_41db9bf1bd_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/V57FYo)
Quote from: adventurernumber1 on October 30, 2017, 05:25:06 PM
Quote from: chays on October 30, 2017, 04:59:08 PM
Quote from: kphoger on October 30, 2017, 04:51:26 PM
I just hosted a picture to imgur, but then I realized everyone has been posting pictures to a challenge from three weeks ago... :eyebrow:
That's okay, it's the monthly roundup
That is correct. No need to worry. :)
At the end of every month, all challenges ever since the day that the last recap list was posted (usually 2 or 3 days before a month ends) are re-opened for an end-of-the-month ultimate catch-up challenge. So in these few days at the end of every month, you can post contributions for challenges from any day in that range, such as the 1st, 4th, 12th, 19th, 23rd, etc. So if the picture you uploaded was an entry to one of the challenges in that range, then your uploading should not have been to no avail! :nod: ;-)
Well, in that case!
QuoteOctober 8, 2017: Road photos taken from above, looking down.
Kellogg (US 54/400) in Wichita near my house(https://i.imgur.com/HRltKNl.png)
And now for the most recent challenge...
Quote from: empirestate on October 30, 2017, 06:51:38 PM
QuoteOctober 30, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of standard road or traffic signs deployed indoors.
Not decoratively, mind you–signs actually being used as designed, only inside of buildings.
Warehouses are a prime candidate for this challenge. After a quick Google search, I found this on a Canadian manufacturers' association website.
(https://safetyalliancebc.ca/wp-content/uploads/great-little-box.jpg)
Quote from: adventurernumber1 on October 30, 2017, 07:49:58 PM
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on October 30, 2017, 07:12:44 PM
Quote from: empirestate on October 30, 2017, 06:51:38 PM
QuoteOctober 30, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of standard road or traffic signs deployed indoors.
Ooh, this will be easy...
Quote
Not decoratively, mind you–signs actually being used as designed, only inside of buildings.
...oh. Never mind. :-D
I had the exact same experience reading this. :D :-D
However, it will be an interesting challenge nonetheless. :nod:
Actually, this was inspired by a regular daily occurrence for me: there are STOP signs deployed inside Grand Central Terminal, some complete with flashing LED borders, for use by those little buggies that employees drive around in. Of course, I haven't actually snapped a photo of them yet. Maybe I can get one when I go into the city later today; otherwise, I'll have to catch up at the next recap. :-)
QuoteOctober 31 - It's Halloween. Post your scariest road-related pic
This is not mine, as I don't take pictures of roads. But it is pretty scary!
(https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/galleries/x701/78916.jpg)
QuoteOctober 31 - It's Halloween. Post your scariest road-related pic
This doesn't scare me, but it scares a lot of people. :-D
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4414/36900158802_06c7e6a450_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/YdJXCw)2017 WV route-clinching trip Day 4 - 018 (https://flic.kr/p/YdJXCw) by H.B. Elkins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hbelkins/), on Flickr
QuoteOctober 21st, 2017: Post a photo of the highest exit number in your collection.
The highest exit number in my collection is
actually in my neck of the woods. :D
That would be Interstate 75's highest exit number in the state of Georgia (picture taken on I-75 Northbound):
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/459/31407451323_81273bc78d_c.jpg)
Quote10/22 ==> post a picture of a traffic barrel.
My contribution to this challenge is from off of Interstate 75 Southbound in Dalton, Georgia (traffic barrels are on the right in the picture):
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2010/32637508482_de56f591f8_c.jpg)
Quote10/24 ==> post a picture of exit 1.
My contribution to this challenge is from off of Tennessee Highway 153 Southbound in Chattanooga, TN:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/675/32171587425_f12ca21534_c.jpg)
Last Edit before this was at 11:27:13 AM
QuoteOctober 21st, 2017: Post a photo of the highest exit number in your collection.
I-10's eastern border, headed west:
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/695/31650746553_bdc8eb4a50_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QdSmfM)
QuoteOctober 20, 2017: Post a photo you took in 2017 of a state, provincial, or national welcome sign where a road meets a political boundary.
I couldn't get a good shot of this on eastbound I-20 for years, so there's something to be said for construction-throttled speed limits...(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3943/33745353310_f7a89214e9_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TpXKSo)
QuoteOctober 14, 2017: Any road picture that exemplifies a state stereotype.
Dallas, step right up...it just isn't right without the hat.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Flh3.googleusercontent.com%2FDvNFobUN9C7RMEw8dA0jJM1SQDIrS7VzWs0My5uI6HfaY1lId0mI5Zloq5ECy9uT1c_8mSu3H4OcjRTN-c_r3Zi3dj4ANNVgX5sta_dg6G0ZV8BDPYARlIzdb6LTpLv49vUBa7gYuBLuHEZA3ul9fkZ18XEK8zynaRGg128XuKkFTYdy1kNgfR3QVQcBAPaPWzc_0p2OKMovUpDC8YXa18GSGEfuPCYWItU8-j7dHpHZZANUGoalIGxBvCU7EREEzkmlohLNt4UtQDP3ywQX3JuLBA1jmfBS4LxSPpjoonYwgKZzFevu8nDSubwx77cp0a3gB123_bppGdzvAKNast7vckdOaZTfxYJf6jlaXujBaKHIWmKq7YM2ifHx3qjfmFoJQdS919u04sU0xBnv6d-jMRKCfuZ2iSpqhy-5oLev8ixPh-opMJ-1Ignp-oI0fmhoUCkwLiC8kxzNjnRyPtTed0b5ZPiTiIL76so6H8FejHhSJgOTXl6jtxz6kLigGaY7af6wr6aFWJXvET72aZalcklyhwHHovu-cTspNgwpeylxcLFHsL97i4tssTDApv_z04NCz4OrCpgE1Bd9P9REV_3EnFrbPpoaEmOtxQ%3Dw533-h800-no&hash=2ffaea800671cefe7388276d9442c48e56ceb14c)
Hey, thanks for doing these monthly recaps. It allows me to post my favorite picture from my small collection.
QuoteOctober 12: post a pic of a broken/vandalized sign.
(https://i.imgur.com/66nRWP1.png)
Quote from: chays on October 31, 2017, 10:00:29 AM
QuoteOctober 31 - It's Halloween. Post your scariest road-related pic
Quote from: US71 on October 31, 2017, 12:16:33 PM
October 31st Challenge
Just for fun, Halloween related signs
Do you guys need to fight this one out?
Quote from: kphoger on October 31, 2017, 01:10:46 PM
Quote from: chays on October 31, 2017, 10:00:29 AM
QuoteOctober 31 - It's Halloween. Post your scariest road-related pic
Quote from: US71 on October 31, 2017, 12:16:33 PM
October 31st Challenge
Just for fun, Halloween related signs
Do you guys need to fight this one out?
IMO they seem like the same challenge, just worded differently.
Quote from: kphoger on October 31, 2017, 01:10:46 PM
Quote from: chays on October 31, 2017, 10:00:29 AM
QuoteOctober 31 - It's Halloween. Post your scariest road-related pic
Quote from: US71 on October 31, 2017, 12:16:33 PM
October 31st Challenge
Just for fun, Halloween related signs
Do you guys need to fight this one out?
I did not see his post when I posted mine, so I will delete my challenge
Quote from: US71 on October 31, 2017, 04:13:09 PM
Quote from: kphoger on October 31, 2017, 01:10:46 PM
Quote from: chays on October 31, 2017, 10:00:29 AM
QuoteOctober 31 - It's Halloween. Post your scariest road-related pic
Quote from: US71 on October 31, 2017, 12:16:33 PM
October 31st Challenge
Just for fun, Halloween related signs
Do you guys need to fight this one out?
I did not see his post when I posted mine, so I will delete my challenge
Too late now. It lives on in quote string infamy.
QuoteOctober 21st, 2017: Post a photo of the highest exit number in your collection.
I-70 Exit 419 in Kansas City, Kansas.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FePBl53v.jpg&hash=f302e9652e2dc70279ede0e420fb12cbe127ae3e)
Quote from: US71 on October 31, 2017, 12:16:33 PM
October 31st Challenge
Just for fun, Halloween related signs
This picture was actually taken on Halloween two years ago. When we passed through again later after dark, we did manage to run into some witches.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcoastroads.com%2Fstates%2Fnj%2Fnjstate%2Fnj49%2Ffullsize%2F49e00001.jpg&hash=c27fc908bee9e228962812b649e4e09df39a6b45)
QuoteOctober 5th, 2017: Post road photos that will make you look twice!
My contribution to this challenge is from off of the ramp from I-285 Eastbound to I-85 Northbound (on the northeastern stack interchange). This picture of mine was taken on a very recent trip to Athens, Georgia, and when I was reviewing all the nice photos that I had been able to snap, I remember seeing this one and thinking "Wow, someone who doesn't know what that is will have to do a double-take!" :-D
The reason that this photo does look like this is because my father is driving in the driver's seat on the front left (who's hands you can see), and I am sitting in the back right seat taking all of the road photos on my phone. From this angle, it
does look quite a bit like we are about to drive right off of the interchange!! :wow:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4494/26300236579_d6d737d224_c.jpg)
QuoteOctober 16, 2017: Post photos of runaway truck ramps.
I have 2 contributions to this challenge, both of which are in the state of Tennessee.
My first contribution to this challenge is from off of Interstate 24 Eastbound, just southeast of Monteagle, TN, where it goes down the Cumberland Plateau. This picture is by courtesy of Google Maps Street View:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4471/26300236489_61c9f4599d_c.jpg)
My second contribution to this challenge is from off of Interstate 26 Westbound in the Appalachian Mountains in northeastern TN, and I think that this is really close to the NC border. This picture is by courtesy of Google Maps Street View:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4470/26300236549_0e8b441385_c.jpg)
Quote
October 18: Post an exit direction sign (that is, the last sign before a freeway exit) that uses an arrow other than a typical diagonal arrow or a down arrow. So fair game are loop arrows, the weird NJ Turnpike arrows, right arrows, et al.
My contribution to this challenge is from off of Interstate 75 Northbound in far southern Georgia (Valdosta, specifically) at the interchange with US 84/US 221 (EXIT 16). This picture is by courtesy of Google Maps Street View:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4512/26300236599_38313ab1c3_c.jpg)
And since I have space left in this post (regarding the 3-pictures-per-post rule in this thread), I will treat you all with a close-up picture of this BGS: ;-)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4509/24223652628_b21e314149_c.jpg)
(NOTE: I APOLOGIZE FOR THE CRAPPY QUALITY OF THE PICTURES IN THESE LAST TWO POSTS OF MINE - I AM CURRENTLY UNABLE TO UPLOAD RAW, NEW PHOTOS FROM MY PHONE AND SUCH FOR THE TIME BEING - I AM TRYING TO GET THIS FIXED ASAP)
QuoteOctober 30, 2017
Challenge: Post photos of standard road or traffic signs deployed indoors.
I have two "almost" pictures for this challenge.
I took this picture in 2013 at Darien Lake while walking from the theme park to the amphitheater:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmjr1990.1apps.com%2FAARoads%2FDarien%2520Lake%2520Service%2520Road%2520Crossing.jpeg&hash=d16e936b2a2d36c578ec7702457e5077c919849c)
Obviously this isn't indoors, but it is along the walking path and is intended for pedestrians.
I got a kick out of this sign I saw in the Broome County Transit Center in 2013, so I took a picture of it:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmjr1990.1apps.com%2FAARoads%2FBroome%2520County%2520Transit%2520Center%2520Sign.jpeg&hash=a0b3dc7071bc18303331180f2115c92a58bfce42)
Lastly, my local Aldi has gates at the checkout for when a lane is closed, and they have MUTCD standard "Do Not Enter" signs on them, but at least one is in Helvetica (I think). I can't find any pictures of one online.
QuoteNovember 1, 2017: Today is All Saints' Day. Post photos of signs with the word "saint".
I'll upload my own examples this evening.
QuoteNovember 1, 2017: Today is All Saints' Day. Post photos of signs with the word "saint".
Here's a 4-for-1 from Autoroute 40 in Québec. I'm sure there are opportunities to get 5 or more. June 28, 2011.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20110628%2Fsortie236.jpg&hash=bd3bc13ebb5f53c7e22256ad811a7be7cd3b5039)
Avenue of the Saints. This is near Taylor, Missouri. June 27, 2013.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20130627%2Fsouthus61westus24grr.jpg&hash=b6628c7396018e0986c9a653cc56b3105c7a41d8)
And something a little different, a Blue H to get you to Saint Francis Hospital in Poughkeepsie, New York. October 26, 2008.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20081026%2Fus9ny9g.jpg&hash=ab608f6a1e15f8eeb1caca6a6fbea68329146582)
QuoteNovember 1, 2017: Today is All Saints' Day. Post photos of signs with the word "saint".
Avenue of the Saints, along US 61 NB a few miles north of Jim's photo:
(https://i.imgur.com/sPmhSbc.jpg)
QuoteNovember 1, 2017: Today is All Saints' Day. Post photos of signs with the word "saint".
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FPQ%2FA%2F20%2FA20_dv_456_east_May15.jpg&hash=af87752f4c19f9a706b37e39010d94eab5ee4550)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/PQ/A/20/A20_dv_456_east_May15_24x16.jpg
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FPQ%2FA%2F40%2FA40_dv_322_east_Oct14.jpg&hash=d1563e6cf20c0c700b06901a4ed26e363c6f9ae3)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/PQ/A/40/A40_dv_322_east_Oct14_24x16.jpg
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FPQ%2FA%2F20%2FA20_dv_210_east.jpg&hash=a491e83c577a19bde7c5292bb06d1e00d96dc969)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/PQ/A/20/A20_dv_210_east_lg.jpg
QuoteNovember 1, 2017: Today is All Saints' Day. Post photos of signs with the word "saint".
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8353/28397062081_21213f2ea8_z_d.jpg)
Along I-70/ the Stan Span
QuoteNovember 1, 2017: Today is All Saints' Day. Post photos of signs with the word "saint".
If I may suggest, excluding the abbreviation "St." or "St" would make this a more challenging Challenge. (Allowing the feminine "Sainte" also seems like a good idea, as shown a few photos above.)
Quote from: adventurernumber1 on October 31, 2017, 09:45:59 PM
And since I have space left in this post (regarding the 3-pictures-per-post rule in this thread), I will treat you all with a close-up picture of this BGS: ;-)
Ah, but what about the one-answer-per-Challenge rule? ;-)
Quote from: empirestate on November 01, 2017, 11:34:15 AM
If I may suggest, excluding the abbreviation "St." or "St" would make this a more challenging Challenge. (Allowing the feminine "Sainte" also seems like a good idea, as shown a few photos above.)
I agree with that. For my post, I deliberately avoided the abbreviated form, as it appears Jim did as well.
Quote from: AsphaltPlanet on November 01, 2017, 11:41:56 AM
For my post, I deliberately avoided the abbreviated form, as it appears Jim did as well.
Yes, I searched specifically for ones that are spelled out, as empirestate suggests, to make it just a little more of a challenging challenge.
QuoteNovember 1, 2017: Today is All Saints' Day. Post photos of signs with the word "saint".
After failing to find a readable Sainte Devote sign after 30 minutes, here's one in Street View:
https://www.google.com/maps/@43.7369952,7.4214949,3a,42.9y,308.88h,91.28t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1syReZKkoS1vn-9hLlXJnhdA!2e0!7i13312!8i6656
QuoteNovember 1, 2017: Today is All Saints' Day. Post photos of signs with the word "saint".
On A-13 northbound in Laval, QC
(https://i.imgur.com/iaXDTZC.jpg)
On A-40 westbound in Vaudreuil-Dorion, QC
(https://i.imgur.com/Y03lAgE.jpg)
A triple (but it uses abbreviations) on A-20 westbound near Ontario
(https://i.imgur.com/FxgvVCs.jpg)
Quote from: dgolub on October 31, 2017, 05:45:31 PM
When we passed through again later after dark, we did manage to run into some witches.
Are they OK?
QuoteNovember 1, 2017: Today is All Saints' Day. Post photos of signs with the word "saint".
Quebec seems to be dominating this challenge. Here's a twofer on Autoroute 10...
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8283/7866937702_19b26e145e_z.jpg)
Sticking with Canada, here's NB 1 in Saint John, New Brunswick...
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8818/17133967342_af24343b94_z.jpg)
This likely wouldn't count, but what about the Spanish word for saint,
san? Here's San Bernardino on I-605 at the I-10 interchange in southern California...
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2849/33524952651_b75145c065_z.jpg)
Quote from: Ian on November 01, 2017, 08:54:32 PM
QuoteNovember 1, 2017: Today is All Saints' Day. Post photos of signs with the word "saint".
Quebec seems to be dominating this challenge.
Hmm, yeah, I guess because in French-speaking areas, it's far less universal to abbreviate "saint" or "sainte" than it is in English-speaking areas. Perhaps the Challenge should have been to look for "saint" spelled out, in an area where it's almost invariably abbreviated. So...
QuoteNovember 2, 2017
Challenge: Post signs containing a word spelled out that is almost invariably abbreviated.
QuoteNovember 2, 2017Challenge: Post signs containing a word spelled out that is almost invariably abbreviated.
Both
Philadelphia &
International are typically abbreviated on signage (usually as
Phila &
Int'l); here's one BGS that spells both words out.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5608/15459964588_28274f1e1e_b.jpg)
Flickr author Jimmy Emerson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/auvet/15459964588)
QuoteNovember 2, 2017Challenge: Post signs containing a word spelled out that is almost invariably abbreviated.
"parkway"
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4479/24125942598_b57e1b8143_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/CKVLcy)
IL-CRJJ (https://flic.kr/p/CKVLcy) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
All of the street blades spell out the entire suffix of the road in Bryan, OH
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4426/36639746460_0d1934dfab_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XPJh7y)
OH-034-015W (https://flic.kr/p/XPJh7y) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteNovember 2, 2017Challenge: Post signs containing a word spelled out that is almost invariably abbreviated.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/315/31508393075_780b142016_z_d.jpg)
Junction, usually abbreviated JCT
Quote from: US71 on November 02, 2017, 01:33:14 PM
QuoteNovember 2, 2017Challenge: Post signs containing a word spelled out that is almost invariably abbreviated.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/315/31508393075_780b142016_z_d.jpg)
Junction, usually abbreviated JCT
Not to mention "FARM ROAD" spelled out when not part of a shield (although the reason is obvious).
QuoteNovember 2, 2017: Signs containing a word spelled out that is almost invariably abbreviated.
In the vein of that FM sign, here's one in Iowa at the junction of US-65/IA-117/IA-330:
(https://i.imgur.com/cnYAIgh.jpg)
If you look closely at that image, you'll notice that there's also a normal JCT assembly further down (https://i.imgur.com/TUjiDrk.jpg).
Then, going the other way, is this sign, which is unusual for including the black backgrounds for the circle shields:
(https://i.imgur.com/4i5hJzH.jpg)
QuoteNovember 2, 2017: Signs containing a word spelled out that is almost invariably abbreviated.
The first sign I thought of when I saw this challenge was this one (https://www.google.com/maps/@42.9680289,-76.8404818,3a,36.6y,300.5h,92.63t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sm3KKCtdbxFIaoB6wsUFDvQ!2e0) on the Thruway just before exit 41. I remember the first time seeing it as a kid, and thinking that it was obnoxiously wide. While "National" isn't always abbreviated, I think it would help to use "Nat'l" for this sign.
After seeing the junction signs in the past few posts, I thought of this (https://www.google.com/maps/@42.9018953,-76.8358292,3a,18.1y,14.06h,85.3t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1srKzXr1A1M_IhPn8yshaOGg!2e0) junction sign not too far from the Thruway sign I mentioned above. I can't recall ever seeing another one like it in NY.
QuoteNovember 2, 2017: Signs containing a word spelled out that is almost invariably abbreviated.
Don't believe the word "through" is used that much...
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vahighways.com%2Foldsigns%2Falexandriatruckroutes.jpg&hash=a69b0926282a0cabeb11884e238cee2722d585cb)
Aug 2007
QuoteNovember 2, 2017: Signs containing a word spelled out that is almost invariably abbreviated.
Trafficway is usually abbreviated TRFY, and when it's spelled out, it's almost always one word, not two.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fn00FUbo.jpg&hash=640975ffc35b91cca0e4d3b41ebb35e9d6744492)
Quote11/3 ==> post a picture of a sign you own. (new, used, costom, standard, street blade, or diamond sign, if it's yours, post it!
https://m.imgur.com/a/SakZ1
Quote from: MCRoads on November 03, 2017, 01:00:05 PM
Quote11/3 ==> post a picture of a sign you own. (new, used, costom, standard, street blade, or diamond sign, if it's yours, post it!
Bill Engvall jokes forthcoming?
Quote11/3 ==> post a picture of a sign you own. (new, used, costom, standard, street blade, or diamond sign, if it's yours, post it!
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7142/6782301723_e6c9f89be2_z_d.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/676/31896877871_9775ffed45_z_d.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8451/28987378525_47b51524da_z_d.jpg)
Salesman sample
Quote from: US71 on November 03, 2017, 01:36:33 PM
Quote11/3 ==> post a picture of a sign you own. (new, used, costom, standard, street blade, or diamond sign, if it's yours, post it!
I knew you'd be posting! How about that old stop sign of yours?
Quote from: kphoger on November 03, 2017, 01:44:16 PM
Quote from: US71 on November 03, 2017, 01:36:33 PM
Quote11/3 ==> post a picture of a sign you own. (new, used, costom, standard, street blade, or diamond sign, if it's yours, post it!
I knew you'd be posting! How about that old stop sign of yours?
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7171/6780476961_c7e8a6c08b_z_d.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2794/32904195566_75ebf15ef3_z_d.jpg)
QuoteNovember 3, 2017: A picture of a sign you own. (new, used, costom, standard, street blade, or diamond sign, if it's yours, post it!
The trouble I'm having with this challenge is not with the challenge itself, but rather deciding what to post. So, I'll just post this picture of the three (out of four, just need Idaho now) states for which I have shields from the MSR 200. (And before anyone says anything, yes I screwed up measuring the spacing for the Montana shield, don't mention it. :-P)
(https://i.imgur.com/qQrDC4Q.jpg)
^ I love that you're collecting all the 200's. :clap: My dream is to rename the western US2 as "US0" and then we can make the SR-200's into US200. If I were to go to North Dakota, most of the state highway markers will still be the bust of the native American, right?
I can't contribute to today's challenge, so this is just a text post. I just live in an apartment, and I don't feel like I live in a place where I can appropriately store any sign panels. That's one reason I haven't acquired any physical signs. Plus, once I start collecting something, I commit fully and never stop until I get some kind of completion. This means that if I start a collection of physical signs, my wallet will quickly be drained of all its money :-D
Quote from: paulthemapguy on November 03, 2017, 07:48:40 PM
^ I love that you're collecting all the 200's. :clap: My dream is to rename the western US2 as "US0" and then we can make the SR-200's into US200. If I were to go to North Dakota, most of the state highway markers will still be the bust of the native American, right?
I can't contribute to today's challenge, so this is just a text post. I just live in an apartment, and I don't feel like I live in a place where I can appropriately store any sign panels. That's one reason I haven't acquired any physical signs. Plus, once I start collecting something, I commit fully and never stop until I get some kind of completion. This means that if I start a collection of physical signs, my wallet will quickly be drained of all its money :-D
A small storage unit costs maybe $50/ month, depending on size. You can also use it to store stuff that may be cluttering your apartment.
Pardon me as well for not having a picture to contribute for today's challenge, but I must say that it is incredibly cool that you actually yourself have some shields of that Multi-State Route 200. I do hope that you are able to collect the Idaho one as well!! That really is so awesome, and thank you very much for sharing!
:nod: :thumbsup: :hyper:
Quote from: paulthemapguy on November 03, 2017, 07:48:40 PM
^ I love that you're collecting all the 200's. If I were to go to North Dakota, most of the state highway markers will still be the bust of the native American, right?
Yeah, ever since I fell in love with MSR 200 concept (though I've only clinched the part east of I-29–I should really plan a trip to clinch the whole thing someday) I decided I needed to have one shield from each of the four states (a MT-200S shield would be sweet, too.) They're the only exceptions to what is otherwise purely a collection of Minnesota highway markers.
As far as whether or not ND still has a lot of Indian head route markers, I have no idea–someone else can probably comment on that. I was last in ND in 2011, which was before the switch to the bland garbage route marker (and sadly, a time before I considered road photography all that important.)
Quote from: adventurernumber1 on November 03, 2017, 08:47:24 PM
Pardon me as well for not having a picture to contribute for today's challenge, but I must say that it is incredibly cool that you actually yourself have some shields of that Multi-State Route 200. I do hope that you are able to collect the Idaho one as well!! That really is so awesome, and thank you very much for sharing!
Sadly, I figure Idaho is actually going to be the most difficult one to acquire, given that it's the shortest (only 33 miles!) constituent of the four-state-long route.
QuoteNovember 4, 2017: Post of a photo of a road taken during construction before it had opened to traffic:
Stillwater Bridge:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FWI%2FWI%2F64%2FStillwater_forum.jpg&hash=2ea9c4f310fd90704c91208bde696c2c4da891e9)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/WI/WI/64/Stillwater_24x16.jpg
401 Extension in Windsor:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FON%2Fhwy_401_images%2FHGP%2F2014%2F06-Jun%2F401_cl_4_east_Jun14.jpg&hash=224db2f300b0f42132cb250ea10fccf521cbf243)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/ON/hwy_401_images/HGP/2014/06-Jun/401_cl_4_east_Jun14_24x16.jpg
Hwy 404 extension north of Toronto:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FON%2Fhwy_404-406_images%2F404_cl_64-2_north_Apr14.jpg&hash=268ecfcd39c869850a63680f395fd7bc1ffe4347)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/ON/hwy_404-406_images/404_cl_64-2_north_Apr14_24x16.jpg
QuoteNovember 4, 2017: A photo of a road taken during construction before it had opened to traffic.
I too will post a picture near Stillwater. Taken at the dedication ceremony on August 2nd.
(https://i.imgur.com/ED6SNEU.jpg)
QuoteNovember 4, 2017: A photo of a road taken during construction before it had opened to traffic.
Future US 219 in West Virginia, dead-ending at the end of an overpass:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcoastroads.com%2Fstates%2Fwv%2Fwvstate%2Fus219%2Ffullsize%2F219m0007.jpg&hash=7bafd5b91f2666209b0bf05628fd5bdc27561e52)
QuoteNovember 4, 2017: A photo of a road taken during construction before it had opened to traffic.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4005/4504324268_267f0b61c6_z_d.jpg)
Mira, LA, Future I-49 at Parish Rd 16
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7278/7475848032_c18d9d1736_z_d.jpg)
AR 279 at Future I-49 near Hiwasse. AR
QuoteNovember 4, 2017: A photo of a road taken during construction before it had opened to traffic.
I spent a few days with a surveying crew on I-69 in Southern Indiana in the summer of 2015. Here's a photo looking east (northbound) near the current SR 45 exit.
(https://i.imgur.com/Kov92na.jpg)
GSV in the area actually has a really neat perspective on the construction. https://goo.gl/maps/3MuKpeTtbxL2 and https://goo.gl/maps/GCtsibrA71B2
QuoteNovember 4, 2017: A photo of a road taken during construction before it had opened to traffic.
This 4-lane section of US 411 near Gadsden, Alabama wasn't open to traffic in 2013:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4284/34804695670_8b63ac49b6_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/V2zarQ)
LAST MINUTE CHALLENGE
November 5, 2017: Places or streets named after hoofed animals.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4462/37628302621_09c512d04e_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Zk5Tqi)
IMG_1374 (https://flic.kr/p/Zk5Tqi) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote
November 5, 2017: Places or streets named after hoofed animals.
I'm going to vote neigh on this challenge. Connecticut Turnpike (I-95) northbound at Horse Hill Road (CT 145):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcoastroads.com%2Fstates%2Fct%2Fctinter%2Fi95%2Ffullsize%2F95n64_07.jpg&hash=2c94e5cd9dfb02a26fbe53de25340d57a92ada19)
Quote
November 5, 2017: Places or streets named after hoofed animals.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2374/2259187027_750854bdc0_z_d.jpg?zz=1)
Best I've got: Horseshoe bend near Rogers, AR
Quote from: dgolub on November 06, 2017, 08:32:34 AM
Quote
November 5, 2017: Places or streets named after hoofed animals.
I'm going to vote neigh on this challenge. Connecticut Turnpike (I-95) northbound at Horse Hill Road (CT 145):
Quote from: US71 on November 06, 2017, 08:44:54 AM
Quote
November 5, 2017: Places or streets named after hoofed animals.
Best I've got: Horseshoe bend near Rogers, AR
Too late, guys...he did say "last minute"! :-D
Quote from: paulthemapguy on November 05, 2017, 11:45:05 PM
LAST MINUTE CHALLENGE
November 5, 2017: Places or streets named after hoofed animals.
Good, quick thinking! :biggrin:
When I was looking at this thread yesterday evening, I did notice that, at that moment, November 5th did not have itself a challenge yet. I didn't have the time and quick thinking to come up with a challenge myself for that day before it ended (by the time I noticed that), so I applaud you for taking on the responsibility. :D
Challenge for November 6, 2017 One road, many names
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3374/3204382178_52d7b70feb_o_d.jpg)
At the Arkansas-Missouri State Line:
Carroll County (Arkansas) Rd 242
Farm Road 2300 Barry County, MO
Lake Rd P-3 (Table Rock Lake)
QuoteNovember 4, 2017: A photo of a road taken during construction before it had opened to traffic.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.beaverstateroads.net%2Fassets%2Faaroads%2Fnewberg-dundee%2F20170923-IMG_1716.jpg&hash=335b4e65841282789b55cde6cfc0e7d77c0b523b)
Phase 1 of the Newberg-Dundee Bypass, near Dundee, OR on September 23, 2017
Quote from: JasonOfORoads on November 06, 2017, 04:12:36 PM
QuoteNovember 4, 2017: A photo of a road taken during construction before it had opened to traffic.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.beaverstateroads.net%2Fassets%2Faaroads%2Fnewberg-dundee%2F20170923-IMG_1716.jpg&hash=335b4e65841282789b55cde6cfc0e7d77c0b523b)
Phase 1 of the Newberg-Dundee Bypass, near Dundee, OR on September 23, 2017
We're going backwards in time?
Quote from: 1 on November 06, 2017, 04:14:43 PM
Quote from: JasonOfORoads on November 06, 2017, 04:12:36 PM
QuoteNovember 4, 2017: A photo of a road taken during construction before it had opened to traffic.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.beaverstateroads.net%2Fassets%2Faaroads%2Fnewberg-dundee%2F20170923-IMG_1716.jpg&hash=335b4e65841282789b55cde6cfc0e7d77c0b523b)
Phase 1 of the Newberg-Dundee Bypass, near Dundee, OR on September 23, 2017
We're going backwards in time?
I'm blaming it on Daylight Savings Time ending.
Quote from: JasonOfORoads on November 06, 2017, 04:43:20 PM
Quote from: 1 on November 06, 2017, 04:14:43 PM
Quote from: JasonOfORoads on November 06, 2017, 04:12:36 PM
QuoteNovember 4, 2017: A photo of a road taken during construction before it had opened to traffic.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.beaverstateroads.net%2Fassets%2Faaroads%2Fnewberg-dundee%2F20170923-IMG_1716.jpg&hash=335b4e65841282789b55cde6cfc0e7d77c0b523b)
Phase 1 of the Newberg-Dundee Bypass, near Dundee, OR on September 23, 2017
We're going backwards in time?
I'm blaming it on Daylight Savings Time ending.
wibbly wobbly, timey wimey
Quote from: adventurernumber1 on November 06, 2017, 03:26:44 PM
Quote from: paulthemapguy on November 05, 2017, 11:45:05 PM
LAST MINUTE CHALLENGE
November 5, 2017: Places or streets named after hoofed animals.
Good, quick thinking! :biggrin:
When I was looking at this thread yesterday evening, I did notice that, at that moment, November 5th did not have itself a challenge yet. I didn't have the time and quick thinking to come up with a challenge myself for that day before it ended (by the time I noticed that), so I applaud you for taking on the responsibility. :D
Technically, a challenge stays open until someone (presumably other than the OP) posts a response:
QuoteHowever, a Challenge is not closed if there are no pictures submitted that satisfy it, but we still move on to the next day's Challenge.
So
dgolub was okay to post.
And then things went backwards...
Quote
November 8, 2017: Post pictures of routes with letter suffixes other than A, B, or a compass direction.
Upstate New York has a ton of these.
Quote
November 8, 2017: Post pictures of routes with letter suffixes other than A, B, or a compass direction.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2534/4200464952_17773a72d8_z_d.jpg)
62 Spur Pyatt, AR
Quote from: 1 on November 08, 2017, 10:30:17 AM
Quote from: PHLBOS on November 08, 2017, 10:28:46 AM*Post Deleted*
It's 62 Spur, not 62 South.
Such hit me after I made the post; I've since deleted such. Brain freeze on my end. Carry on.
No A or B leaves me with very few options. Most entries for this challenge will probably come from New York State, like someone else already said.
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1689/25741611880_c02b7fbf59_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FdGuou)
IMG_2801 (https://flic.kr/p/FdGuou) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
And I'm pretty sure this counts, as the "N" is in sequence with the letters that precede it, making the label unrelated to a cardinal direction.
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1669/25412126463_0de23246ed_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EHzMRr)
IMG_2797 (https://flic.kr/p/EHzMRr) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
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November 8, 2017: Post pictures of routes with letter suffixes other than A, B, or a compass direction.
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5786/30980836291_682161816b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PcETgR)
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/388/20298118928_1437cafd60_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/wVFazJ)
Quote from: formulanone on November 06, 2017, 09:00:42 PM
Technically, a challenge stays open until someone (presumably other than the OP) posts a response:
QuoteHowever, a Challenge is not closed if there are no pictures submitted that satisfy it, but we still move on to the next day's Challenge.
So dgolub was okay to post.
No, your presumption isn't correct. The Challenge is closed when the later of two things happens: (1) the calendar day ends, or (2) a photo is posted that satisfies the Challenge. For example, the November 7th Challenge is still open because, while that calendar day has ended, no photos have been posted that satisfy it. That photo can be posted by the OP along with the initial Challange statement, or by anyone else–in fact, in the case of November 7th, since the Challenge statement itself hasn't yet been posted, it
has to be the OP who submits the satisfying photo.
Quote from: empirestate on November 08, 2017, 01:24:58 PM
Quote from: formulanone on November 06, 2017, 09:00:42 PM
Technically, a challenge stays open until someone (presumably other than the OP) posts a response:
QuoteHowever, a Challenge is not closed if there are no pictures submitted that satisfy it, but we still move on to the next day's Challenge.
So dgolub was okay to post.
No, your presumption isn't correct. The Challenge is closed when the later of two things happens: (1) the calendar day ends, or (2) a photo is posted that satisfies the Challenge. For example, the November 7th Challenge is still open because, while that calendar day has ended, no photos have been posted that satisfy it. That photo can be posted by the OP along with the initial Challange statement, or by anyone else—in fact, in the case of November 7th, since the Challenge statement itself hasn't yet been posted, it has to be the OP who submits the satisfying photo.
For the purposes of this thread, I feel there is little point to a challenge if
only the original poster of the suggestion can satisfy it, and that the only initial post ends the challenge.
Quote from: formulanone on November 08, 2017, 06:30:50 PM
Quote from: empirestate on November 08, 2017, 01:24:58 PM
Quote from: formulanone on November 06, 2017, 09:00:42 PM
Technically, a challenge stays open until someone (presumably other than the OP) posts a response:
QuoteHowever, a Challenge is not closed if there are no pictures submitted that satisfy it, but we still move on to the next day's Challenge.
So dgolub was okay to post.
No, your presumption isn't correct. The Challenge is closed when the later of two things happens: (1) the calendar day ends, or (2) a photo is posted that satisfies the Challenge. For example, the November 7th Challenge is still open because, while that calendar day has ended, no photos have been posted that satisfy it. That photo can be posted by the OP along with the initial Challange statement, or by anyone else–in fact, in the case of November 7th, since the Challenge statement itself hasn't yet been posted, it has to be the OP who submits the satisfying photo.
For the purposes of this thread, I feel there is little point to a challenge if only the original poster of the suggestion can satisfy it, and that the only initial post ends the challenge.
It's basically meant as a wild card, for those random photos you might want to post but can't quite fit them into the regular Challenges. You could come up with a super-difficult Challenge, say (or a super-easy one), and not have to worry about others being unable to match it.
Also, keep in mind that Challenges posted this way still get re-opened during the monthly recap (assuming they're still from the current month).
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November 8, 2017: Pictures of routes with letter suffixes other than A, B, or a compass direction.
I thought this one wasn't going to be possible for me to answer, but then I remembered this little gem I have. One of Iowa's rare double-lettered county routes in Prairie City.
(https://i.imgur.com/0i5fbqQ.jpg)
QuoteNovember 8, 2017: Pictures of routes with letter suffixes other than A, B, or a compass direction.
NY 9D in Philipstown:
(https://farm7.staticflickr.com/6160/6182825219_63d0f9e6f8_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/aqmAwP)
NY Route 9D, US 6 & US 202 shields (https://flic.kr/p/aqmAwP) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
QuoteNovember 8, 2017: Pictures of routes with letter suffixes other than A, B, or a compass direction.
New York 31F from I-490. August 14, 2016.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20160814%2Fexit25.jpg&hash=026bf401d115c68e81fee10b18e3fffb1d502a20)
Don't forget all of Nebraska's links and spurs for this one. Here's the 13D Spur from US 34. July 28, 2016.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20160728%2Fjctne13dspur.jpg&hash=d9a7944e6f64387b2a2f79be2b4ed7e2a76f205f)
Back to New York for 990V, the signed reference route. From New York 30. March 16, 2010.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20100316%2Fjctny990v.jpg&hash=9e867951e6527030e7095bd55686e6d9d42b5544)
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November 8, 2017: Pictures of routes with letter suffixes other than A, B, or a compass direction.
Not sure if this one was supposed to get the little interstate shield or it's just a NY reference route on I-684:
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/400/31562949101_10e7480b39_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Q67n8B)
Seeing as how it's past midnight in most of the US, I'll throw out the next challenge. Hope I'm doing this right:
QuoteNovember 9, 2017: Pictures of exit numbers with letter suffixes or prefixes, with these conditions:
- Milepost-based exits cannot use A, B or C as suffixes
- Kilometer-based exits cannot use A or B as suffixes
- Sequential-based exits cannot use A, N, S, E or W as suffixes
- Any letter(s) can be used as a prefix
- Letter-only exits (like Exit A) prohibited, since they were used in a recent challenge
- Must be an official highway sign of some kind -- billboards, advertisements etc. verboten
Let's see how high of a letter suffix we can get. I'll kick things off with a GSV (https://goo.gl/maps/gZLgUKT6QFU2) screenshot of what might be Oregon's only remaining letter suffixed exit above C, Exit 1D on I-405 North in Portland:
(https://i.imgur.com/mC4D4PW.jpg)
QuoteNovember 9, 2017: Pictures of exit numbers with letter suffixes or prefixes, with these conditions:
- Milepost-based exits cannot use A, B or C as suffixes
- Kilometer-based exits cannot use A or B as suffixes
- Sequential-based exits cannot use A, N, S, E or W as suffixes
- Any letter(s) can be used as a prefix
- Letter-only exits (like Exit A) prohibited, since they were used in a recent challenge
- Must be an official highway sign of some kind -- billboards, advertisements etc. verboten
So B can be used if it's sequential?
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4397/36316404640_d3144b186c_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Xka4RA)I-95 south in New Hampshire, Exit 3 (https://flic.kr/p/Xka4RA) by me (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hotdogpi/), on Flickr
Quote from: formulanone on November 08, 2017, 11:06:11 PM
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November 8, 2017: Pictures of routes with letter suffixes other than A, B, or a compass direction.
Not sure if this one was supposed to get the little interstate shield or it's just a NY reference route on I-684:
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/400/31562949101_10e7480b39_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Q67n8B)
It's a reference route that got erroneously signed as an interstate on the mileposts.
QuoteNovember 9, 2017: Pictures of exit numbers with letter suffixes or prefixes, with these conditions:
- Milepost-based exits cannot use A, B or C as suffixes
- Kilometer-based exits cannot use A or B as suffixes
- Sequential-based exits cannot use A, N, S, E or W as suffixes
- Any letter(s) can be used as a prefix
- Letter-only exits (like Exit A) prohibited, since they were used in a recent challenge
- Must be an official highway sign of some kind -- billboards, advertisements etc. verboten
Grand Central Parkway westbound at exit 9P:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcoastroads.com%2Fstates%2Fny%2Fnypark%2Fgrand%2Ffullsize%2Fgcpw09_06.jpg&hash=613ec9e5ee0a986867e5c5c9906ea3489599951e)
QuoteNovember 9, 2017: Pictures of exit numbers with letter suffixes or prefixes, with these conditions:
- Milepost-based exits cannot use A, B or C as suffixes
- Kilometer-based exits cannot use A or B as suffixes
- Sequential-based exits cannot use A, N, S, E or W as suffixes
- Any letter(s) can be used as a prefix
- Letter-only exits (like Exit A) prohibited, since they were used in a recent challenge
- Must be an official highway sign of some kind -- billboards, advertisements etc. verboten
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4099/4766101187_052a1907c1_z_d.jpg)
Quote from: 1 on November 09, 2017, 05:07:46 AM
QuoteNovember 9, 2017: Pictures of exit numbers with letter suffixes or prefixes, with these conditions:
- Milepost-based exits cannot use A, B or C as suffixes
- Kilometer-based exits cannot use A or B as suffixes
- Sequential-based exits cannot use A, N, S, E or W as suffixes
- Any letter(s) can be used as a prefix
- Letter-only exits (like Exit A) prohibited, since they were used in a recent challenge
- Must be an official highway sign of some kind -- billboards, advertisements etc. verboten
So B can be used if it's sequential?
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4397/36316404640_d3144b186c_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Xka4RA)I-95 south in New Hampshire, Exit 3 (https://flic.kr/p/Xka4RA) by me (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hotdogpi/), on Flickr
Yeah. I debated saying both A and B couldn't be used for sequential, but figured that there'd be much fewer sequential B exits than mile/km-based B exits, so I allowed it. It's the same reason why C exits are allowed for km-based roads but not mileage based.
QuoteNovember 9, 2017: Pictures of exit numbers with letter suffixes or prefixes, with these conditions:
- Milepost-based exits cannot use A, B or C as suffixes
- Kilometer-based exits cannot use A or B as suffixes
- Sequential-based exits cannot use A, N, S, E or W as suffixes
- Any letter(s) can be used as a prefix
- Letter-only exits (like Exit A) prohibited, since they were used in a recent challenge
- Must be an official highway sign of some kind -- billboards, advertisements etc. verboten
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FON%2Fhwy_410-427_images%2F416_dv_74_north_Sep11.jpg&hash=4753656e07913baae0e50a478db20b112753d827)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/ON/hwy_410-427_images/416_dv_74_north_Sep11_24x16.jpg
Quote from: JasonOfORoads on November 09, 2017, 10:07:50 AM
Quote from: 1 on November 09, 2017, 05:07:46 AM
QuoteNovember 9, 2017: Pictures of exit numbers with letter suffixes or prefixes, with these conditions:
- Milepost-based exits cannot use A, B or C as suffixes
- Kilometer-based exits cannot use A or B as suffixes
- Sequential-based exits cannot use A, N, S, E or W as suffixes
- Any letter(s) can be used as a prefix
- Letter-only exits (like Exit A) prohibited, since they were used in a recent challenge
- Must be an official highway sign of some kind -- billboards, advertisements etc. verboten
So B can be used if it's sequential?
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4397/36316404640_d3144b186c_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Xka4RA)I-95 south in New Hampshire, Exit 3 (https://flic.kr/p/Xka4RA) by me (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hotdogpi/), on Flickr
Yeah. I debated saying both A and B couldn't be used for sequential, but figured that there'd be much fewer sequential B exits than mile/km-based B exits, so I allowed it. It's the same reason why C exits are allowed for km-based roads but not mileage based.
You're not familiar with sequential numbering. B is almost as common as A (they almost always form a pair), and both are much more common than E, W, S, and N.
QuoteNovember 9, 2017: Pictures of exit numbers with letter suffixes or prefixes, with these conditions:
- Milepost-based exits cannot use A, B or C as suffixes
- Kilometer-based exits cannot use A or B as suffixes
- Sequential-based exits cannot use A, N, S, E or W as suffixes
- Any letter(s) can be used as a prefix
- Letter-only exits (like Exit A) prohibited, since they were used in a recent challenge
- Must be an official highway sign of some kind -- billboards, advertisements etc. verboten
Sequential numbered exit (I-93 in MA).
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F-i3y0SpQHXMI%2FT75XmINJjSI%2FAAAAAAAAAWQ%2FMdNbttlIeNY%2Fs1600%2Fi93signs09.jpg&hash=f8813ac4a4a9f7c1794bdc0229348ad4baf1d25d)
QuoteNovember 9, 2017: Pictures of exit numbers with letter suffixes or prefixes, with these conditions:
- Milepost-based exits cannot use A, B or C as suffixes
- Kilometer-based exits cannot use A or B as suffixes
- Sequential-based exits cannot use A, N, S, E or W as suffixes
- Any letter(s) can be used as a prefix
- Letter-only exits (like Exit A) prohibited, since they were used in a recent challenge
- Must be an official highway sign of some kind -- billboards, advertisements etc. verboten
NJTP's Exit 15X, taken on July 9, 2007.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20070709%2Fexit15x.jpg&hash=647498c6c2eed6459bd30c8cc38e9d0fba6a2b54)
QuoteNovember 9, 2017: Pictures of exit numbers with letter suffixes or prefixes, with these conditions:
- Milepost-based exits cannot use A, B or C as suffixes
- Kilometer-based exits cannot use A or B as suffixes
- Sequential-based exits cannot use A, N, S, E or W as suffixes
- Any letter(s) can be used as a prefix
- Letter-only exits (like Exit A) prohibited, since they were used in a recent challenge
- Must be an official highway sign of some kind -- billboards, advertisements etc. verboten
I-75/85's exit 249D in Atlanta:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fi75n_exit249b_2.jpg&hash=9e0921dd4762cb98ff716b052e1affd99a41056a)
Quote from: JasonOfORoads on November 09, 2017, 02:23:42 AM
QuoteNovember 9, 2017: Pictures of exit numbers with letter suffixes or prefixes, with these conditions:
- Milepost-based exits cannot use A, B or C as suffixes
- Kilometer-based exits cannot use A or B as suffixes
- Sequential-based exits cannot use A, N, S, E or W as suffixes
- Any letter(s) can be used as a prefix
- Letter-only exits (like Exit A) prohibited, since they were used in a recent challenge
- Must be an official highway sign of some kind -- billboards, advertisements etc. verboten
Let's see how high of a letter suffix we can get.
Well, I'm pretty sure we can only go as high as Y.
(https://www.aaroads.com/midwest/missouri035/i-035_nb_exit_002x_01.jpg)
Quote from: JasonOfORoads on November 09, 2017, 02:23:42 AM
November 9, 2017: Pictures of exit numbers with letter suffixes or prefixes, with these conditions:
- Milepost-based exits cannot use A, B or C as suffixes
- Kilometer-based exits cannot use A or B as suffixes
- Sequential-based exits cannot use A, N, S, E or W as suffixes
- Any letter(s) can be used as a prefix
- Letter-only exits (like Exit A) prohibited, since they were used in a recent challenge
- Must be an official highway sign of some kind -- billboards, advertisements etc. verboten
Kansas City sure is wild.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4389/36959661396_10299c2a8b_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/YiZVFj)
IMG_1686 (https://flic.kr/p/YiZVFj) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Even though it's already past midnight in my time zone, I use Eastern for forum purposes, so...
QuoteNovember 9, 2017: Pictures of exit numbers with letter suffixes or prefixes, with these conditions:
- Milepost-based exits cannot use A, B or C as suffixes
- Kilometer-based exits cannot use A or B as suffixes
- Sequential-based exits cannot use A, N, S, E or W as suffixes
- Any letter(s) can be used as a prefix
- Letter-only exits (like Exit A) prohibited, since they were used in a recent challenge
- Must be an official highway sign of some kind -- billboards, advertisements etc. verboten
Here is some km-based love:
Exit 1C (https://www.google.es/maps/@40.4643902,-3.6667285,3a,75y,338.23h,96.29t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s7M8UOc6OLzH4HuvQrhzdmQ!2e0!7i13312!8i6656) off M-30, Madrid, Spain.
Exit 2C (https://www.google.es/maps/@40.3528317,-3.7532629,3a,75y,289.08h,102.79t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s-V66mUwfneB3Dn3FtUUxIg!2e0!7i13312!8i6656) off M-45, Leganes, Spain.
And here is some Wyoming cheating: Exit 8D (https://www.google.es/maps/@41.1133442,-104.8509882,3a,75y,185.49h,83.13t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1seGbkbWdGB_3ZPQGvq9pMOw!2e0!7i13312!8i6656) off I-25 (mile-based), there is an exit 8B before but no 8A or 8C.
QuoteNovember 9, 2017: Pictures of exit numbers with letter suffixes or prefixes, with these conditions:
- Milepost-based exits cannot use A, B or C as suffixes
- Kilometer-based exits cannot use A or B as suffixes
- Sequential-based exits cannot use A, N, S, E or W as suffixes
- Any letter(s) can be used as a prefix
- Letter-only exits (like Exit A) prohibited, since they were used in a recent challenge
- Must be an official highway sign of some kind -- billboards, advertisements etc. verboten
Reading the challenge more closely, I see I can use the Thruway Berkshire Spur's exits.
B1 westbound. September 13, 2014.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20140913%2Fexitb1.jpg&hash=b4cc65a6c3dee9011ef057edf370ad2a71a14a44)
B2 westbound. November 24, 2005.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20051124%2Fexitb2.jpg&hash=2aa7cc5fdccad53b3f97c56667f7027b8a75dd90)
B3 eastbound. June 23, 2009.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20090623%2Fexitb3.jpg&hash=c3d9192e8f64353519766ed820e71ad15abee897)
QuoteNovember 9, 2017: Pictures of exit numbers with letter suffixes or prefixes, with these conditions:
- Milepost-based exits cannot use A, B or C as suffixes
- Kilometer-based exits cannot use A or B as suffixes
- Sequential-based exits cannot use A, N, S, E or W as suffixes
- Any letter(s) can be used as a prefix
- Letter-only exits (like Exit A) prohibited, since they were used in a recent challenge
- Must be an official highway sign of some kind -- billboards, advertisements etc. verboten
This one in Albuquerque counts and I shouldn't really be taking photos with a police cruiser ahead :rolleyes:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fexit159.jpg&hash=d8f3a0cc441527a49c884321dc57589b45bacc86)
QuoteNovember 9, 2017: Pictures of exit numbers with letter suffixes or prefixes, with these conditions:
- Milepost-based exits cannot use A, B or C as suffixes
- Kilometer-based exits cannot use A or B as suffixes
- Sequential-based exits cannot use A, N, S, E or W as suffixes
- Any letter(s) can be used as a prefix
- Letter-only exits (like Exit A) prohibited, since they were used in a recent challenge
- Must be an official highway sign of some kind -- billboards, advertisements etc. verboten
I hate to do a GSV submission, but I drove past this one today but didn't manage to get a photo. Exit 51H from WB I-90/I-94 to WB I-290 in downtown Chicago: https://goo.gl/maps/bMURgL1rm9u
QuoteNovember 9, 2017: Pictures of exit numbers with letter suffixes or prefixes, with these conditions:
- Milepost-based exits cannot use A, B or C as suffixes
- Kilometer-based exits cannot use A or B as suffixes
- Sequential-based exits cannot use A, N, S, E or W as suffixes
- Any letter(s) can be used as a prefix
- Letter-only exits (like Exit A) prohibited, since they were used in a recent challenge
- Must be an official highway sign of some kind -- billboards, advertisements etc. verboten
Exit 54X on Florida's Turnpike for I-595's Express Lanes, which opened in 2015:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4558/38524566206_a92d7e08eb_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21GhtmJ)
There's also Exit 2X and 4X, on the old "spur" of the mainline Turnpike; renumbering started with the Homestead Extension, so these needed something else.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4675/39967366642_3538bc251d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23TMcEj)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4717/39967367052_f90eb54008_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23TMcMo)
Quote from: Jim on November 09, 2017, 07:34:05 PM
Reading the challenge more closely, I see I can use the Thruway Berkshire Spur's exits.
I do love the Berkshire Spur. I haven't been on that since 1998 -- which probably explains why I apparently know so little about sequential exit numbering.
While I had the Berkshire in mind when I made that rule, there are/were other NY parkways or expressways or whatever on Long Island that also use prefixes IIRC. They could almost make up an entire challenge themselves.
Quote from: Jim on November 09, 2017, 07:34:05 PM
B1 westbound. September 13, 2014.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20140913%2Fexitb1.jpg&hash=b4cc65a6c3dee9011ef057edf370ad2a71a14a44)
Is that a Mass Pike hat I see in the distance past the gore sign? If so, is that common to find in the area on the NY side?
QuoteNovember 10, 2017: MUTCD violations in places where the MUTCD should be followed (e.g. not parking lots), but does not qualify for Erroneous Road Signs.
QuoteNovember 10, 2017: MUTCD violations in places where the MUTCD should be followed (e.g. not parking lots), but does not qualify for Erroneous Road Signs.
If GSV is allowed for this challenge; I could post a whole bunch of examples in southeastern PA of STOP signs erected strictly for purposes of speed control/traffic calming (MUTCD no-no).
Nonetheless, I'll just post two of the most offending examples/applications (via GSV lnks).
This one's not even at an intersection (https://www.google.com/maps/@39.9155462,-75.299194,3a,75y,248.13h,82.77t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sfe4qBECI-r_b8pkAZUhGNA!2e0!7i13312!8i6656)
This one's for a walkway entrance
on a sidestreet (https://www.google.com/maps/@39.9141625,-75.3054145,3a,75y,240.54h,73.35t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1ssOJEeV9-QCeZJRaGW8meyA!2e0!7i13312!8i6656)
Quote from: JasonOfORoads on November 10, 2017, 03:03:34 AM
Quote from: Jim on November 09, 2017, 07:34:05 PM
Reading the challenge more closely, I see I can use the Thruway Berkshire Spur's exits.
I do love the Berkshire Spur. I haven't been on that since 1998 -- which probably explains why I apparently know so little about sequential exit numbering.
While I had the Berkshire in mind when I made that rule, there are/were other NY parkways or expressways or whatever on Long Island that also use prefixes IIRC. They could almost make up an entire challenge themselves.
Quote from: Jim on November 09, 2017, 07:34:05 PM
B1 westbound. September 13, 2014.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20140913%2Fexitb1.jpg&hash=b4cc65a6c3dee9011ef057edf370ad2a71a14a44)
Is that a Mass Pike hat I see in the distance past the gore sign? If so, is that common to find in the area on the NY side?
All of the north/south parkways on Long Island have letter prefixes. And yes, there are some Mass Pike shields in the Albany area.
Quote from: PHLBOS on November 10, 2017, 08:17:32 AM
QuoteNovember 10, 2017: MUTCD violations in places where the MUTCD should be followed (e.g. not parking lots), but does not qualify for Erroneous Road Signs.
If GSV is allowed for this challenge; I could post a whole bunch of examples in southeastern PA of STOP signs erected strictly for purposes of speed control/traffic calming (MUTCD no-no).
It's allowed unless prohibited for a specific Challenge. However, it's preferable to include the images inline (via screenshot, for example).
And speaking of inline images...
Quote from: formulanone on November 09, 2017, 11:15:36 PM
Exit 54X on Florida's Turnpike for I-595's Express Lanes, which opened in 2015:
[...]
There's also Exit 2X and 4X, on the old "spur" of the mainline Turnpike; renumbering started with the Homestead Extension, so these needed something else.
...none of these appears for me.
QuoteNovember 10, 2017: MUTCD violations in places where the MUTCD should be followed (e.g. not parking lots), but does not qualify for Erroneous Road Signs.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5024/5870674991_3651fc0c6d_z_d.jpg)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5315/5871232476_a3d7d2c6e5_z_d.jpg)
Liberty, MO: should have 2 signal heads for thru traffic.
the squiggle lines in OK ar not allowed in the MUTCD, I'm not sure if they are still removing them, but when they repainted/resurfaced the roads, these were removed.
https://goo.gl/maps/nPeAPHSTBnT2
Quote from: MCRoads on November 10, 2017, 11:17:04 AM
the squiggle lines in OK ar not allowed in the MUTCD, I'm not sure if they are still removing them, but when they repainted/resurfaced the roads, these were removed.
https://goo.gl/maps/nPeAPHSTBnT2
I see those in other states on occasion
Quote from: MCRoads on November 10, 2017, 11:17:04 AM
the squiggle lines in OK ar not allowed in the MUTCD, I'm not sure if they are still removing them, but when they repainted/resurfaced the roads, these were removed.
https://goo.gl/maps/nPeAPHSTBnT2
What is their purpose? Traffic calming? Alerting the driver that a stoplight is ahead?
Quote from: JasonOfORoads on November 10, 2017, 11:58:06 AM
Quote from: MCRoads on November 10, 2017, 11:17:04 AM
the squiggle lines in OK ar not allowed in the MUTCD, I'm not sure if they are still removing them, but when they repainted/resurfaced the roads, these were removed.
https://goo.gl/maps/nPeAPHSTBnT2
What is their purpose? Traffic calming? Alerting the driver that a stoplight is ahead?
Or a Stop sign.
Taking advantage of my time zone, I set the challenge for "tomorrow" :sombrero:.
QuoteNovember 11, 2017: Post Interstate shields showing a number which doesn't exist as an Interstate
For example, this one from the Shield Gallery. I-101 doesn't exist anywhere (yet), this being a goof for US 101.
(https://www.aaroads.com/shields/img/CA/CA19611011i1.jpg)
Only after 6:00 a.m. CET :sombrero:. This is still in play for you:
QuoteNovember 10, 2017: MUTCD violations in places where the MUTCD should be followed (e.g. not parking lots), but does not qualify for Erroneous Road Signs.
Quote from: CNGL-Leudimin on November 10, 2017, 06:21:13 PM
Only after 6:00 a.m. CET :sombrero:. This is still in play for you:
QuoteNovember 10, 2017: MUTCD violations in places where the MUTCD should be followed (e.g. not parking lots), but does not qualify for Erroneous Road Signs.
Besides, I was kinda hoping the challenge would be about veteran or armed forces-related signs or something.
Quote from: JasonOfORoads on November 11, 2017, 01:13:46 AM
Besides, I was kinda hoping the challenge would be about veteran or armed forces-related signs or something.
You're expecting way too much out of our audience. :pan:
QuoteNovember 11, 2017: Post Interstate shields showing a number which doesn't exist as an Interstate
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vahighways.com%2Ferrors%2Fi7bus2.jpg&hash=17f27a1b2fb96264f978c4e6094212f44c998e2c)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vahighways.com%2Ferrors%2Fi33bus.jpg&hash=bbfd599daba3ffdaf91378d3377ae9bfecc67425)
Both from Mapmikey
Quote from: JasonOfORoads on November 11, 2017, 01:13:46 AM
Quote from: CNGL-Leudimin on November 10, 2017, 06:21:13 PM
Only after 6:00 a.m. CET :sombrero:. This is still in play for you:
QuoteNovember 10, 2017: MUTCD violations in places where the MUTCD should be followed (e.g. not parking lots), but does not qualify for Erroneous Road Signs.
Besides, I was kinda hoping the challenge would be about veteran or armed forces-related signs or something.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fladiesletsride.com%2Fllr%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2017%2F03%2FGrand-Army.jpg&hash=bbc9b7d077f56d4639f734dd9a72e229ffa3ab57)
Quote from: CNGL-Leudimin on November 10, 2017, 06:09:45 PM
Taking advantage of my time zone, I set the challenge for "tomorrow" :sombrero:.
Quote from: CNGL-Leudimin on November 09, 2017, 06:17:08 PM
I use Eastern for forum purposes, so...
...so, looks like your November 11th Challenge isn't valid, then (posted on Nov. 10th, Eastern time).
Quote from: JasonOfORoads on November 11, 2017, 01:13:46 AM
Besides, I was kinda hoping the challenge would be about veteran or armed forces-related signs or something.
In which case, you can get your wish:
QuoteNovember 11th, 2017
Challenge: Post veteran- or armed forces-related signs.
Or something. :sombrero:
QuoteNovember 11th, 2017
Challenge: Post veteran- or armed forces-related signs.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fladiesletsride.com%2Fllr%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2017%2F03%2FGrand-Army.jpg&hash=bbc9b7d077f56d4639f734dd9a72e229ffa3ab57)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2823/33459631631_861b5e90c8_c_d.jpg)
Fort Towson Trail ran from Fort Smith AR to Fort Towson, Indian Territory (Oklahoma).
Years later, this would be incorporated into US 71 and US 70 :)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4027/35592775706_e35730f033_z_d.jpg)
Audie Murphy Parkway, Farmersville, TX
Mr Murphy grew up in Farmersville and was the most decorated soldier in WWII
QuoteNovember 11th, 2017: Veteran- or armed forces-related signs.
I'll post another picture of the Grand Army of the Republic Highway. This one in Colfax, IA.
(https://i.imgur.com/cNvscAi.jpg)
It is Remembrance Day in Canada as well. Here is Alberta's red poppy shield on Hwy 36, aka the Veterans Memorial Highway.
https://goo.gl/maps/m3uisXGiBGo (https://goo.gl/maps/m3uisXGiBGo)
Quote from: empirestate on November 11, 2017, 11:06:47 AM
Quote from: CNGL-Leudimin on November 10, 2017, 06:09:45 PM
Taking advantage of my time zone, I set the challenge for "tomorrow" :sombrero:.
Quote from: CNGL-Leudimin on November 09, 2017, 06:17:08 PM
I use Eastern for forum purposes, so...
...so, looks like your November 11th Challenge isn't valid, then (posted on Nov. 10th, Eastern time).
No, no. This contradicts rule 1:
Quote from: empirestate on January 02, 2017, 01:18:44 PM1. Only one Challenge per calendar day (not per 24 hours). Calendars days are counted by your local time, so if it's the correct date when and where you post, it's valid. When posting an Answer, please quote the Challenge statement to which you're responding (in case the date displayed for some users doesn't match the Challenge date).
My
local time zone is CET (although here I quote times of the day in Eastern time), so my challenge is valid, and this one...
QuoteNovember 11th, 2017
Challenge: Post veteran- or armed forces-related signs.
... is not valid as there was already one set up.
Anyway, I may remove my post for November 9th as it was already November 10th were I live.
You also admit using US Eastern Time for your posts. So which time zone do you prefer?
Quote from: US71 on November 11, 2017, 01:06:58 PM
You also admit using US Eastern Time for your posts. You seem to be bending the rules for your own purposes. So which time zone do you prefer?
Seeing as how you claim to use Eastern Time, I am of the opinion your post should be null and void.
Quote from: US71 on November 11, 2017, 01:06:58 PM
You also admit using US Eastern Time for your posts. So which time zone do you prefer?
No, I use my local time minus 6 hours (thus observing European DST rules instead of American ones), which matches with Eastern most of the year. Anyway, the challenge for today was already set, so I consider the Veteran or armed forces related signage to be invalid.
QuoteNovember 11th, 2017
Challenge: Post veteran- or armed forces-related signs.
Veterans Pkwy is the main drag in Bloomington, IL. Taken from IL-9.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7537/28659897010_61389c7eaf_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KEzsTm)
IL-009-BL55E (https://flic.kr/p/KEzsTm) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
I'll be on another Veterans Pkwy in Bolingbrook, IL later today. Maybe I'll get a picture of that, too.
Looks like we have dueling challenges today, but this one seems to be taking off, so I'll go with this one.
QuoteNovember 11th, 2017
Challenge: Post veteran- or armed forces-related signs.
At the top of Loveland Pass, Colorado, on US 6. April 13, 2002.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20020413%2Fwarning.jpg&hash=d105e66f1422f00275afa2fc836799382404fccc)
Disabled American Veterans Memorial Highway on I-71 in Ohio. April 26, 2004.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20040426%2Fi71dav.jpg&hash=030800eec8512816f393adaa66223049305d25c9)
I-15 Veterans Memorial Highway in Arizona. October 4, 2015.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20151004%2Fi15azvets-close.jpg&hash=54e50c270abfc111eba391a3faf7050db0534ab8)
Quote from: CNGL-Leudimin on November 11, 2017, 02:08:08 PM
Quote from: US71 on November 11, 2017, 01:06:58 PM
You also admit using US Eastern Time for your posts. So which time zone do you prefer?
No, I use my local time minus 6 hours (thus observing European DST rules instead of American ones), which matches with Eastern most of the year. Anyway, the challenge for today was already set, so I consider the Veteran or armed forces related signage to be invalid.
Quote from: CNGL-Leudimin on November 10, 2017, 06:09:45 PM
Taking advantage of my time zone, I set the challenge for "tomorrow" :sombrero:.
Quote from: CNGL-Leudimin on November 09, 2017, 06:17:08 PM
I use Eastern for forum purposes, so...
So by your own admission, you have deliberately circumvented the rules.
I think we should continue with
Veteran- or armed forces-related signs given this is Veterans Day.
Then we can go back to your challenge tomorrow (the 12th). Unless one of my co-moderators thinks otherwise.
Quote from: empirestate on January 02, 2017, 01:18:44 PM
2. Anyone may post the next day's Challenge, subject of course to Rule #1.
This makes the Veteran or armed forces related signage challenge unconstitutional :sombrero:.
Quote from: CNGL-Leudimin on November 11, 2017, 12:48:06 PM
Quote from: empirestate on November 11, 2017, 11:06:47 AM
Quote from: CNGL-Leudimin on November 10, 2017, 06:09:45 PM
Taking advantage of my time zone, I set the challenge for "tomorrow" :sombrero:.
Quote from: CNGL-Leudimin on November 09, 2017, 06:17:08 PM
I use Eastern for forum purposes, so...
...so, looks like your November 11th Challenge isn't valid, then (posted on Nov. 10th, Eastern time).
No, no. This contradicts rule 1:
Quote from: empirestate on January 02, 2017, 01:18:44 PM1. Only one Challenge per calendar day (not per 24 hours). Calendars days are counted by your local time, so if it's the correct date when and where you post, it's valid. When posting an Answer, please quote the Challenge statement to which you're responding (in case the date displayed for some users doesn't match the Challenge date).
My local time zone is CET (although here I quote times of the day in Eastern time), so my challenge is valid, and this one...
QuoteNovember 11th, 2017
Challenge: Post veteran- or armed forces-related signs.
... is not valid as there was already one set up.
Anyway, I may remove my post for November 9th as it was already November 10th were I live.
Aha, I see the problem. The time zone issue was clarified in later posts as referring to whatever time is used for forum purposes, but the original post was never updated to reflect this clarification. It has now been edited accordingly.
Since you've previously noted that you use Eastern time for forum purposes, and since that's consistent with Rule #1
as clarified and now as amended, that seems like a fair basis for deciding this question.
So, the Veterans Day-themed Challenge suggested by JasonOfRoads will be the valid Challenge for November 11th.
SO ORDERED :pan:
(in absence of a gavel) :D
I think it's perfectly alright to re-state CNGL-Leudimin's challenge on another day (the non- Veteran's Day one), and keep the other challenge (the Veteran's Day one by empirestate) for today (especially since it is very appropriate for this day). I mean, I goofed up a little while back and accidentally posted my own challenge on August 29th, while forgetting that that would be the day of that month dedicated to the monthly recap. But my attempted challenge was re-stated on a later, more acceptable day, which was a couple of days later on August 31st - and actually,
you were the one who did that, CNGL-Leudimin. :)
See here:
Quote from: CNGL-Leudimin on August 30, 2017, 06:39:26 PM
Since it's past midnight CEST (but not my forum time), I bring back this attempt by adventurenumber1 when it was recap time:
QuoteAugust 29th 31st Challenge ---> Post pictures of roads that are undergoing pavement milling, which is the scraping out of pavement on the surface, which is usually used for reasons such as (but this challenge is not limited to) a resurfacing or other construction projects:
Quote from: empirestate on November 11, 2017, 06:10:23 PMAha, I see the problem. The time zone issue was clarified in later posts as referring to whatever time is used for forum purposes, but the original post was never updated to reflect this clarification. It has now been edited accordingly.
Since you've previously noted that you use Eastern time for forum purposes, and since that's consistent with Rule #1 as clarified and now as amended, that seems like a fair basis for deciding this question.
So, the Veterans Day-themed Challenge suggested by JasonOfRoads will be the valid Challenge for November 11th.
SO ORDERED :pan:
(in absence of a gavel) :D
So, per rule #2, I reinstate this for tomorrow:
QuoteNovember 12, 2017: Post Interstate shields showing a number which doesn't exist as an Interstate
Although I still regard it as the valid challenge for November 11, not the Veteran one (in first place because Spain has never fought in a World War).
Quote from: empirestate on November 11, 2017, 06:10:23 PM
So, the Veterans Day-themed Challenge suggested by JasonOfRoads will be the valid Challenge for November 11th.
SO ORDERED :pan:
(in absence of a gavel) :D
(https://i.stack.imgur.com/MNeE7.jpg)
Quote from: CNGL-Leudimin on November 11, 2017, 06:43:28 PM
So, per rule #2, I reinstate this for tomorrow:
QuoteNovember 12, 2017: Post Interstate shields showing a number which doesn't exist as an Interstate
And if you reinstate it tomorrow, it will be the Challenge for tomorrow! :)
QuoteAlthough I still regard it as the valid challenge for November 11, not the Veteran one (in first place because Spain has never fought in a World War).
Now that I don't follow...a veteran is someone who has served in the armed services. Does not Spain have any such people?
Quote from: empirestate on November 11, 2017, 07:47:35 PM
Quote from: CNGL-Leudimin on November 11, 2017, 06:43:28 PM
So, per rule #2, I reinstate this for tomorrow:
QuoteNovember 12, 2017: Post Interstate shields showing a number which doesn't exist as an Interstate
And if you reinstate it tomorrow, it will be the Challenge for tomorrow! :)
QuoteAlthough I still regard it as the valid challenge for November 11, not the Veteran one (in first place because Spain has never fought in a World War).
Now that I don't follow...a veteran is someone who has served in the armed services. Does not Spain have any such people?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spain_during_World_War_II
Quote from: empirestate on November 11, 2017, 07:47:35 PM
Now that I don't follow...a veteran is someone who has served in the armed services. Does not Spain have any such people?
They certainly do. There was the whole Spanish Civil War, after all.
Quote from: empirestate on November 11, 2017, 06:10:23 PMAha, I see the problem. The time zone issue was clarified in later posts as referring to whatever time is used for forum purposes, but the original post was never updated to reflect this clarification. It has now been edited accordingly.
Since you've previously noted that you use Eastern time for forum purposes, and since that's consistent with Rule #1 as clarified and now as amended, that seems like a fair basis for deciding this question.
So, the Veterans Day-themed Challenge suggested by JasonOfRoads will be the valid Challenge for November 11th.
SO ORDERED :pan:
(in absence of a gavel) :D
King City Oregon, a Purple Heart City. Taken at the corner of SW Fischer Rd. & Oregon 99W on November 10, 2017:
(https://i.imgur.com/OUfiBki.jpg)
Quote from: CNGL-Leudimin on November 11, 2017, 06:43:28 PM
So, per rule #2, I reinstate this for tomorrow:
QuoteNovember 12, 2017: Post Interstate shields showing a number which doesn't exist as an Interstate
To Interstates 99W and 217 on SW Dartmouth St. in Tigard, OR. From the July 2012 GSV (https://goo.gl/maps/hPbF4yRQsgH2), since this has been corrected as of 2016:
(https://i.imgur.com/pHoEPit.jpg)
This kind of error was standard for City of Tigard signage erected during the mid 1990s.
Quote from: JasonOfORoads on November 11, 2017, 11:00:40 PM
Quote from: CNGL-Leudimin on November 11, 2017, 06:43:28 PM
So, per rule #2, I reinstate this for tomorrow:
QuoteNovember 12, 2017: Post Interstate shields showing a number which doesn't exist as an Interstate
To Interstates 99W and 217 on SW Dartmouth St. in Tigard, OR. From the July 2012 GSV (https://goo.gl/maps/hPbF4yRQsgH2), since this has been corrected as of 2016:
(https://i.imgur.com/pHoEPit.jpg)
This kind of error was standard for City of Tigard signage erected during the mid 1990s.
Again, you can't post on the 11th for a Challenge on the 12th. So far, November 12th is still open.
Quote from: empirestate on November 12, 2017, 09:41:51 AM
Quote from: JasonOfORoads on November 11, 2017, 11:00:40 PM
Quote from: CNGL-Leudimin on November 11, 2017, 06:43:28 PM
So, per rule #2, I reinstate this for tomorrow:
QuoteNovember 12, 2017: Post Interstate shields showing a number which doesn't exist as an Interstate
To Interstates 99W and 217 on SW Dartmouth St. in Tigard, OR. From the July 2012 GSV (https://goo.gl/maps/hPbF4yRQsgH2), since this has been corrected as of 2016:
(https://i.imgur.com/pHoEPit.jpg)
This kind of error was standard for City of Tigard signage erected during the mid 1990s.
Again, you can't post on the 11th for a Challenge on the 12th. So far, November 12th is still open.
Now that CNGL-Leudimin has managed to bollix things up, what IS today's challenge?
Quote from: US71 on November 12, 2017, 10:02:12 AM
bollix
That is a
very interesting way to spell bollocks. (TIL of an alternative way to spell it...) :-D
Quote from: US71 on November 12, 2017, 10:02:12 AM
Quote from: empirestate on November 12, 2017, 09:41:51 AM
Quote from: JasonOfORoads on November 11, 2017, 11:00:40 PM
Quote from: CNGL-Leudimin on November 11, 2017, 06:43:28 PM
So, per rule #2, I reinstate this for tomorrow:
QuoteNovember 12, 2017: Post Interstate shields showing a number which doesn't exist as an Interstate
To Interstates 99W and 217 on SW Dartmouth St. in Tigard, OR. From the July 2012 GSV (https://goo.gl/maps/hPbF4yRQsgH2), since this has been corrected as of 2016:
(https://i.imgur.com/pHoEPit.jpg)
This kind of error was standard for City of Tigard signage erected during the mid 1990s.
Again, you can't post on the 11th for a Challenge on the 12th. So far, November 12th is still open.
Now that CNGL-Leudimin has managed to bollix things up, what IS today's challenge?
There isn't one, yet.
Quote from: empirestate on November 12, 2017, 09:41:51 AM
Again, you can't post on the 11th for a Challenge on the 12th. So far, November 12th is still open.
From the rules:
Quote from: empirestate on January 02, 2017, 01:18:44 PM2. Anyone may post the next day's Challenge, subject of course to Rule #1.
You are breaking your own rules :sombrero:. Anyway, I repost the challenge again:
QuoteNovember 12, 2017: Post Interstate shields showing a number which doesn't exist as an Interstate
This time should be valid.
Quote from: CNGL-Leudimin on November 12, 2017, 03:31:15 PM
Quote from: empirestate on November 12, 2017, 09:41:51 AM
Again, you can't post on the 11th for a Challenge on the 12th. So far, November 12th is still open.
From the rules:
Quote from: empirestate on January 02, 2017, 01:18:44 PM2. Anyone may post the next day's Challenge, subject of course to Rule #1.
You are breaking your own rules :sombrero:.
How so? Rule #1 says there's only one Challenge per day; you posted a second Challenge on a day when there already was one.
QuoteAnyway, I repost the challenge again:
QuoteNovember 12, 2017: Post Interstate shields showing a number which doesn't exist as an Interstate
This time should be valid.
Perfectly. And if nobody submits a photo for it, it will still be valid tomorrow. :)
Quote from: empirestate on November 12, 2017, 08:10:37 PM
Quote from: CNGL-Leudimin on November 12, 2017, 03:31:15 PM
Quote from: empirestate on November 12, 2017, 09:41:51 AM
Again, you can't post on the 11th for a Challenge on the 12th. So far, November 12th is still open.
From the rules:
Quote from: empirestate on January 02, 2017, 01:18:44 PM2. Anyone may post the next day's Challenge, subject of course to Rule #1.
You are breaking your own rules :sombrero:.
How so? Rule #1 says there's only one Challenge per day; you posted a second Challenge on a day when there already was one.
QuoteAnyway, I repost the challenge again:
QuoteNovember 12, 2017: Post Interstate shields showing a number which doesn't exist as an Interstate
This time should be valid.
Perfectly. And if nobody submits a photo for it, it will still be valid tomorrow. :)
Business Loop 344 used in place of Texas State Highway Loop 344:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4462/23792817628_eaabd7d209_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/CfupKA)
QuoteNovember 14, 2017: Post a sign photo showing the shield of an Interstate that spends less than 1 mile in the state where it was photographed.
I-480 spends less than a mile in the state of Iowa.
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/637/32150473240_51fe79de0e_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QZ2zA9)
IA-I-480 (https://flic.kr/p/QZ2zA9) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteNovember 14, 2017: Post a sign photo showing the shield of an Interstate that spends less than 1 mile in the state where it was photographed.
I might be pushing it a bit with this particular interpretation of the challenge, but it's worth a shot anyway. (Pity points for creativity if it doesn't count? ;-))
This assembly is in Iowa, and it has a shield for Missouri's section of I-35, which has zero miles in Iowa. :)
(https://i.imgur.com/3OEMp5w.jpg)
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on November 14, 2017, 11:09:27 AM
(Pity points for creativity if it doesn't count?
You are hereby awarded 50 pity points.
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on November 14, 2017, 11:09:27 AM
I might be pushing it a bit with this particular interpretation of the challenge, but it's worth a shot anyway. (Pity points for creativity if it doesn't count? ;-))
This assembly is in Iowa, and it has a shield for Missouri's section of I-35, which has zero miles in Iowa. :)
(https://i.imgur.com/3OEMp5w.jpg)
I've never seen two different names on a set of state-named shields before.
QuoteNovember 14, 2017: Post a sign photo showing the shield of an Interstate that spends less than 1 mile in the state where it was photographed.
Drat, I-684 in Connecticut is too long for this challenge, and my I-375 photo has no shields.
If someone has a good I-471 from Ohio, it should qualify.
Here are the 12 segments of interstates as mapped by TM that have a segment that spends under a mile in a state. Some are just short intrastate routes. Of course, I-95 and I-495 in DC are the same route.
+--------+-------+--------+--------+------------------------+-----------+
| region | route | banner | abbrev | city | mileage |
+--------+-------+--------+--------+------------------------+-----------+
| MT | I-315 | | | | 0.849427 |
| MD | I-295 | | | | 0.787973 |
| NY | I-78 | | | | 0.766025 |
| IA | I-480 | | | | 0.741675 |
| NY | I-878 | | | | 0.657861 |
| OH | I-471 | | | | 0.57136 |
| MD | I-895 | Spr | Fer | Ferndale, MD | 0.5392 |
| MD | I-395 | | Was | Washington Village, MD | 0.519895 |
| IA | I-129 | | | | 0.280296 |
| PA | I-86 | | SWa | South Waverly, PA | 0.235524 |
| DC | I-495 | | | | 0.0679346 |
| DC | I-95 | | | | 0.0679346 |
+--------+-------+--------+--------+------------------------+-----------+
Quote from: hbelkins on November 14, 2017, 02:16:39 PM
If someone has a good I-471 from Ohio, it should qualify.
Presumably any I-59 shields found in Tennessee (should be plenty) would also qualify. After all, any route that doesn't enter a state at all certainly spends less than a mile there.
Quote from: formulanone on November 14, 2017, 01:49:15 PM
I've never seen two different names on a set of state-named shields before.
And this is probably one of the only places you'll ever see it. This particular interchange is literally bisected by the Iowa/Missouri border. (Also worth noting that it's signed as Exit 114 on both sides.)
QuoteNovember 15...a US named or state named US shield still in the wild
US-209 in upstate NY.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4454/37260426434_fd8f89365c_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/YLzqDq)
QuoteNovember 15...a US named or state named US shield still in the wild
Excluding California, this isn't an easy one.
US 67 above the Centennial Bridge in the Quad Cities:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7548/27918163255_4227bf3e2e_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Jx2Thk)
QuoteNovember 15...a US named or state named US shield still in the wild
This picture's 15 years old, so I don't know if it's still there, but this was on the Harvard campus as of February 23, 2002.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20020223%2Fus3.jpg&hash=570af7dd12f369ebdab08d315f59cd2ccb32a768)
Quote from: Jim on November 15, 2017, 07:34:28 PM
QuoteNovember 15...a US named or state named US shield still in the wild
This picture's 15 years old, so I don't know if it's still there, but this was on the Harvard campus as of February 23, 2002.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20020223%2Fus3.jpg&hash=570af7dd12f369ebdab08d315f59cd2ccb32a768)
What's the story on that? It's been making the rounds here for years without an accompanying explanation.
Was it a reproduction sign or was it actually that ancient?
QuoteNovember 15...a US named or state named US shield still in the wild
Not sure if this is still there or not, but this Maryland US 11 shield was in Williamsport in 2012...
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5279/7069551789_3dbff4dc85_z.jpg)
QuoteNovember 15...a US named or state named US shield still in the wild
Historic US-30's shield includes "Oregon". Taken August 27, 2017.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.beaverstateroads.net%2Fassets%2Faaroads%2Fdaily-picture-challenge%2Fhist-us-30.jpg&hash=2da9ebc4479818e5e93cc63ecdc153fe33e6fd38)
The original photo I borrowed from Wikipedia (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Historic_Route_30_Sign.jpeg) (credit user Akampfer) can be found here (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fb/Historic_Route_30_Sign.jpeg).
QuoteNovember 15...a US named or state named US shield still in the wild
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FCA%2FUS%2F66%2FUS_CA_66_shield.jpg&hash=0bc9e150cc42b5194542e18de30618965f58be95)
QuoteNovember 15...a US named or state named US shield still in the wild
Just gonna reach for the low-hanging fruit on this one.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4505/37579464426_df00ba3806_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ZfLzws)
IMG_1367 (https://flic.kr/p/ZfLzws) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
On Van Ness Ave in San Francisco:
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8373/29096832012_bf82e3d63d_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LkbSrs)
us101sf (https://flic.kr/p/LkbSrs) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteNovember 15...a US named or state named US shield still in the wild
Historic Route 66 in Carlinville, IL:
(https://i.imgur.com/NXyPoni.jpg)
Today's Challenge will be a crossover to the "road-related illustrations" crowd, as well as a reminder that this is the Daily
Picture Challenge, not necessarily
photo Challenge.
QuoteNovember 16, 2017
Challenge: Post drawings or other renderings of a sign together with its real-world counterpart.
The intent is for homemade renderings (hand-drawn, computer, LEGO, whatever...) rather than official signage plans. The real-world example can be Street View or a separate photograph; it doesn't have to appear in the same photo as the rendering.
Quote from: formulanone on November 15, 2017, 07:48:11 PM
Quote from: Jim on November 15, 2017, 07:34:28 PM
QuoteNovember 15...a US named or state named US shield still in the wild
This picture's 15 years old, so I don't know if it's still there, but this was on the Harvard campus as of February 23, 2002.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20020223%2Fus3.jpg&hash=570af7dd12f369ebdab08d315f59cd2ccb32a768)
What's the story on that? It's been making the rounds here for years without an accompanying explanation.
Was it a reproduction sign or was it actually that ancient?
Per Oct. 2016 GSV, the sign is still there. (https://www.google.com/maps/@42.3697728,-71.1220779,3a,75y,111.36h,82.42t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sYCfSNJuAOMobS1G7ySIfpA!2e0!7i13312!8i6656)
That particular shield is a
match-in-kind replacement for this supposed-replica, scroll down for commentary. (http://www.alpsroads.net/roads/ma/us_3/2.html) It's
likely an independent or DCR install rather than a MassDOT install.
Quote from: paulthemapguy on November 15, 2017, 09:47:41 PM
QuoteNovember 15...a US named or state named US shield still in the wild
Just gonna reach for the low-hanging fruit on this one.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4505/37579464426_df00ba3806_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ZfLzws)
IMG_1367 (https://flic.kr/p/ZfLzws) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Just going to be huonest, i thought that that blue sign said "Terrorist Info"... Hope they dont go to Weed, CA, where the sign is pointing.
QuoteNovember 16, 2017
Challenge: Post drawings or other renderings of a sign together with its real-world counterpart.
Here's one that I did back in 2013:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2013%2Fsigns%2Fi75_s_i85.png&hash=221c2a99486dcd16f9394ccd0a579a0b0299f4ff)
Actual signs: https://www.google.com/maps/@33.8011936,-84.4010704,3a,75y,99.85h,89.71t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sEPR3p3tnNADqXhWU3pPhTw!2e0!7i13312!8i6656
It's not
quite an exact replica; I made the "LEFT" exit tab only one line instead of the stupid MUTCD-standard two, and I changed the exit number from 251 to 251B to match the northbound exit number, but those were the only changes apart from some minor alignment adjustments.
Quote from: hbelkins on November 14, 2017, 02:16:39 PM
If someone has a good I-471 from Ohio, it should qualify.
I have one and it was taken from north of the river so it qualifies. I'm not too keen on the font used in the 471 shield though.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2F471.jpg&hash=d42cbdf30b1c6e50d07a6c8009593f2590210893)
Quote from: Truvelo on November 16, 2017, 12:44:04 PM
Quote from: hbelkins on November 14, 2017, 02:16:39 PM
If someone has a good I-471 from Ohio, it should qualify.
I have one and it was taken from north of the river so it qualifies. I'm not too keen on the font used in the 471 shield though.
Alas, it does not qualify, as that Challenge is closed. Unless you have a drawing of this sign...then it would qualify! ;-)
QuoteNovember 16, 2017
Challenge: Post drawings or other renderings of a sign together with its real-world counterpart.
I designed the old Historic Columbia River Highway shield in Photoshop for my original site. Unfortunately, the PSD for that shield is long gone, so this is the biggest version I have.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fhistoric.oroads.com%2Ficons%2Fhcrh.gif&hash=53ddc062d66910cbfd9dd427f8f6935afeca6e98)
This shield was on display at the ODOT library when I took it on September 19, 2017. Very few of these shields survive in this form in the wild they were hard to read legibly at faster speeds.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.beaverstateroads.net%2Fassets%2Faaroads%2Fdaily-picture-challenge%2Fhcrh-shield-odot.jpg&hash=fece1cf57d5651c14aedc3d9a40f8cfac5f1199a)
QuoteNovember 17, 2017: We're near the peak of the Leonids meteor shower. Post a picture containing a word that could be used to describe a meteor, meteorite, and/or meteoroid. Do not repeat any words.
(https://media1.fdncms.com/clevescene/imager/pic-of-the-day-420-stony-ridge-ha/u/slideshow/2731371/1316091896-picture_1450.png)
"Stony" in this picture.
In combination with "420", this may refer to getting stoned, but that's not relevant to this challenge.
QuoteNovember 17, 2017: We're near the peak of the Leonids meteor shower. Post a picture containing a word that could be used to describe a meteor, meteorite, and/or meteoroid. Do not repeat any words.
I'll go with one that doesn't require thinking of qualifying words.. I-40 in Arizona. October 24, 2003.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20031024%2Fexit233.jpg&hash=0d69691d0204a53504a014411d11db731e521394)
QuoteNovember 17, 2017: We're near the peak of the Leonids meteor shower. Post a picture containing a word that could be used to describe a meteor, meteorite, and/or meteoroid. Do not repeat any words.
When you're in the Shadow of a meteor, you Run.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4493/37628370221_d3834a9949_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Zk6evP)
IMG_1326 (https://flic.kr/p/Zk6evP) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote from: PHLBOS on November 16, 2017, 09:25:39 AM
Quote from: formulanone on November 15, 2017, 07:48:11 PM
Quote from: Jim on November 15, 2017, 07:34:28 PM
QuoteNovember 15...a US named or state named US shield still in the wild
This picture's 15 years old, so I don't know if it's still there, but this was on the Harvard campus as of February 23, 2002.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20020223%2Fus3.jpg&hash=570af7dd12f369ebdab08d315f59cd2ccb32a768)
What's the story on that? It's been making the rounds here for years without an accompanying explanation.
Was it a reproduction sign or was it actually that ancient?
Per Oct. 2016 GSV, the sign is still there. (https://www.google.com/maps/@42.3697728,-71.1220779,3a,75y,111.36h,82.42t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sYCfSNJuAOMobS1G7ySIfpA!2e0!7i13312!8i6656)
That particular shield is a match-in-kind replacement for this supposed-replica, scroll down for commentary. (http://www.alpsroads.net/roads/ma/us_3/2.html) It's likely an independent or DCR install rather than a MassDOT install.
Correct. That was a DCR install, not MassDOT, as it's on Memorial Drive, which is a DCR "parkway" (even though it's used by regular commuters daily).
Quote from: paulthemapguy on November 17, 2017, 12:22:12 PM
QuoteNovember 17, 2017: We're near the peak of the Leonids meteor shower. Post a picture containing a word that could be used to describe a meteor, meteorite, and/or meteoroid. Do not repeat any words.
When you're in the Shadow of a meteor, you Run.
...while you're viewing the stars, under the bright moonlight. :bigass:
(https://i.imgur.com/xilRt6i.jpg)
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November 18, 2017: Post pictures of county route signage that uses something other than the standard blue pentagon.
Quote from: dgolub on November 18, 2017, 09:11:19 AM
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November 18, 2017: Post pictures of county route signage that uses something other than the standard blue pentagon.
Don't want to be a downer, but this has definitely already been done.
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on November 18, 2017, 09:30:47 AM
Quote from: dgolub on November 18, 2017, 09:11:19 AM
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November 18, 2017: Post pictures of county route signage that uses something other than the standard blue pentagon.
Don't want to be a downer, but this has definitely already been done.
It was the challenge for January 3, 2017.
Quote from: Jim on November 18, 2017, 09:37:38 AM
It was the challenge for January 3, 2017.
Holy crap, was it really? I feel like it was much more recent than that. :crazy:
Edit: meh, screw it. I'll embrace it. :D
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November 18, 2017: Post pictures of county route signage that uses something other than the standard blue pentagon.
Here's one of St. Louis County, MN's highest-numbered county roads. CR-995 (W Cord Rd), off of MN-33, taken July 19th this year.
(https://i.imgur.com/kvSP5lc.jpg)
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on November 18, 2017, 09:48:12 AM
Quote from: Jim on November 18, 2017, 09:37:38 AM
It was the challenge for January 3, 2017.
Holy crap, was it really? I feel like it was much more recent than that. :crazy:
Certainly possible we've already done it more than once. I didn't search thoroughly. The one on January 3 was just the second day of this thread's existence, so the second daily challenge posted.
Quote from: Jim on November 18, 2017, 09:50:30 AM
Certainly possible we've already done it more than once. I didn't search thoroughly. The one on January 3 was just the second day of this thread's existence, so the second daily challenge posted.
Definitely, but eh, I'm not going to challenge it. I just posted a response anyway (in my above post). :)
Quote
November 18, 2017: Post pictures of county route signage that uses something other than the standard blue pentagon.
Usually, county routes in Hawaii are signed just like state routes (something that confuses people, especially the ones trying to properly direct their complaints about road conditions). All the exceptions are for Maui County routes on Maui island.
Bloated mutations of the standard state shield, which thankfully are disappearing:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hawaiihighways.com%2Fnew-Maui-County-routes-shields.jpg&hash=51802d4bb3c3fa59eed4f1a595bbf0b3200ba7d8)
"Color-reverse" versions of the state shield, a much more attractive way to distinguish county from state markers, but alas have been out of use for many years:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hawaiihighways.com%2Fhwy-365-narrow.jpg&hash=e81937f8d989d5ba647a9522f19aa4fc3392ace3)
Finally, a bland square marker, at the west end of the disconnected county segment of the Pi'ilani Highway through southeast Maui:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hawaiihighways.com%2Fbegin-county-31-narrow.jpg&hash=6246895f9510ea02714bb50f35b079759dbb9455)
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November 18, 2017: Post pictures of county route signage that uses something other than the standard blue pentagon.
Lassen County signage on Red Rock Rd. on the Nevada-California border near Hallelujah Junction, CA via GSV (https://goo.gl/maps/12eL3x3xLEw). (The photo from my collection is on a broken external drive :-/ )
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.beaverstateroads.net%2Fassets%2Faaroads%2Fdaily-picture-challenge%2Flassen-county-354-end.JPG&hash=f65f10df991bfdb3293745344333ae42681183ad)
The county I live in, Washington County in Oregon, rarely posts their road numbers, but a couple of these still exist in the wild:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oroads.com%2Faaroads%2Fco-rt-wash.jpg&hash=33e0b166c48955c685f19c601abe393368f16efd) (http://www.oroads.com/aaroads/co-rt-wash_orig.jpg)
^ Taken February 11, 2015 on SW Bull Mountain Rd. at SW 150th Ave. in Tigard. I don't think it's there anymore, though.
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November 18, 2017: Post pictures of county route signage that uses something other than the standard blue pentagon.
One of my favorites uses the political boundaries of the county. This is in the southeast corner of Utah.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4157/34341706421_8c0b2f9204_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UjEdSz)
UT-CR254C (https://flic.kr/p/UjEdSz) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
And of course, there's always Wisconsin. This was taken in Sister Bay, in Door County.
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8364/29240804843_a94aa51f31_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LxULxD)
WI-042-CHZZ (https://flic.kr/p/LxULxD) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote
November 18, 2017: Post pictures of county route signage that uses something other than the standard blue pentagon.
I
just drove across Wisconsin and Minnesota today for the first time, which is great for this challenge!
My home province has lots to choose from, since none of our counties use the "standard" pentagon, so let's go with Huron CR 17.
(https://i.imgur.com/I8FPMdfl.jpg)
For Wisconsin, there's this "HA" junction sign in Iron River on US 2
(https://i.imgur.com/4dnhvqDl.jpg)
For Minnesota, here's a St. Louis CR 848 shield on US 2 near Brookston
(https://i.imgur.com/KX3TfCil.jpg)
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November 19, 2017: Today is the 25th anniversary of the first airing of the "Mr. Plow" episode on The Simpsons. Post pictures of signs related to snow plowing.
My first is at the Yukon/Alaska border on the Klondike Highway. June 23, 2001.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Falaska-20010606-30%2Fjdt%2F23%2FP6230040-800.JPG&hash=0653d81d132b174b78722f084573298802fd49c2)
And a couple of zoomed/cropped closeups from that image:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20010623%2Fusacanada-close2.jpg&hash=8d68c148dd59fc1d6cf85d2ac364b415efda8481)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20010623%2Fusacanada-close3.jpg&hash=876a6cc4a96ea6867c0f1c41b9520f965aeda3e7)
Next, from US 6 near Brush, Colorado. November 16, 2013.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20131116%2Fnoplow.jpg&hash=8d518ff2e6a4654048c36cdca0565b5e5845605c)
And last, US 40 near Park City, Utah. January 21, 2006.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20060121%2Frespect.jpg&hash=b06df6ab8e311670d05570af637f964f273ff4fc)
This might be the best use of a Daily Challenge yet!
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November 19, 2017: Today is the 25th anniversary of the first airing of the "Mr. Plow" episode on The Simpsons. Post pictures of signs related to snow plowing.
They sure have a funny way of saying "please" in Massachusetts...
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/563/31117338704_f6a428e903_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PpJuFJ)
QuoteNovember 20, 2017: Post an assembly with an interstate, US highway, and state route shield.
Westbound I-72 just before crossing into Hannibal, MO:
(https://i.imgur.com/I35Mh1d.jpg)
QuoteNovember 20, 2017: Post an assembly with an Interstate, US highway, and state route shield.
Does an assembly on my wall count? Here's one of each using three Twin Cities routes:
(https://i.imgur.com/rjhAdgP.jpg)
Otherwise here's one on an interchange to I-380/US-218/IA-27 in North Liberty.
(https://i.imgur.com/Xc8GC2X.jpg)
QuoteNovember 20, 2017: Post an assembly with an interstate, US highway, and state route shield.
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/264/32640785626_d4ada3bced_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RJmynY)
QuoteNovember 20, 2017: Post an assembly with an interstate, US highway, and state route shield.
Here's a heavily cropped image of Connecticut outline shields and button copy.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fbuttoncop.jpg&hash=cad9a3cfb31758ee6eedbde9c7b458a50c4a23fd)
I think this one is also a repeat, where it was further specified "exactly one of each".
Quote from: 1 on November 20, 2017, 11:20:45 AM
I think this one is also a repeat, where it was further specified "exactly one of each".
Yes, January 4.
Quote from: csw on November 20, 2017, 10:18:41 AM
QuoteNovember 20, 2017: Post an assembly with an interstate, US highway, and state route shield.
(https://i.imgur.com/YkYEn3q.png)
QuoteNovember 20, 2017: Post an assembly with an interstate, US highway, and state route shield.
New Jersey Turnpike (I-95) southbound:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcoastroads.com%2Fstates%2Fnj%2Fnjinter%2Fi95%2Ffullsize%2F95s74_07.jpg&hash=e63b0a4508080717dd49bf277bf096d5c173960d)
Since no one else has posted today's challenge, here's an idea for one I thought of the other day.
QuoteNovember 21, 2017: The Beatles Anthology was released 22 years ago today. Post photos of road signs that relate to the Beatles or their songs in some way.
Hopefully this one will be good.
Edit: If you reference an obscure song or lyric, I encourage you to link to that song or lyric.
Quote from: JasonOfORoads on November 21, 2017, 12:57:37 PM
QuoteNovember 21, 2017: The Beatles Anthology was released 22 years ago today. Post photos of road signs that relate to the Beatles or their songs in some way.
Edit: If you reference an obscure song or lyric, I encourage you to link to that song or lyric.
If the Interstate system didn't skip any numbers, then this would be the
One after 909 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_After_909).
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/79/I-910.svg/300px-I-910.svg.png)
I believe part of Bus I-90 in New Orleans was to be signed I-910, but LADOTD never went ahead.
QuoteNovember 21, 2017: The Beatles Anthology was released 22 years ago today. Post photos of road signs that relate to the Beatles or their songs in some way.
The started in Liverpool, right? Maybe it wasn't this one. Taken on I-81 in Syracuse. April 19, 2007.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20070419%2Fexit23.jpg&hash=419c4f26f8b25731990e6d378521a12bb9a0b8cb)
Quote from: formulanone on November 19, 2017, 07:17:47 PM
This might be the best use of a Daily Challenge yet!
Quote
November 19, 2017: Today is the 25th anniversary of the first airing of the "Mr. Plow" episode on The Simpsons. Post pictures of signs related to snow plowing.
They sure have a funny way of saying "please" in Massachusetts...
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/563/31117338704_f6a428e903_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PpJuFJ)
These signs are placed on Interstates and freeways at the beginning of bridges. They are directed at plow operators to remind them to raise their blades slightly so they don't impact the deck ends. As MassDOT relies heavily on private contractors for snow plowing, it was decided that a text sign would be more effective than a marker.
Quote from: CNGL-Leudimin on November 21, 2017, 01:41:02 PM
I believe part of Bus I-90 in New Orleans was to be signed I-910, but LADOTD never went ahead.
...which is why I couldn't post any picture that actually matched the full phrase, "driving on the one after 909".
https://www.interstate-guide.com/i-910_la.html (https://www.interstate-guide.com/i-910_la.html)
http://www.kurumi.com/roads/3di/i910.html (http://www.kurumi.com/roads/3di/i910.html)
QuoteNovember 21, 2017: The Beatles Anthology was released 22 years ago today. Post photos of road signs that relate to the Beatles or their songs in some way.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7296/27623603791_555914f6a8_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/J61c1T)
When I'm 64
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3956/33873448175_9149e8dcf2_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TBhh1x)
The Long and Winding Road
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/618/20876118002_4efc742473_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/xNKyz1)
QuoteNovember 21, 2017: The Beatles Anthology was released 22 years ago today. Post photos of road signs that relate to the Beatles or their songs in some way.
The Hana Highway on Maui is quite the
Long and Winding Road. Taken August 26, 2006.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20060826%2Fwinding30.jpg&hash=979524a201140dd761ea3b9d3dbb13d10ac9cf60)
Penny Lane, Strawberry Field, ... just saying ...
QuoteNovember 22, 2017: Today's date is 11/22 (or 22/11). Post signage with at least two numbers that are divisible by eleven.
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5629/21269661763_fa21576352_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ypwzqg)
QuoteNovember 22, 2017: Today's date is 11/22 (or 22/11). Post signage with at least two numbers that are divisible by eleven.
Do I get double points if they're multiplexed? Here's US 44/NY 55 in Poughkeepsie:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcoastroads.com%2Fstates%2Fny%2Fnystate%2Fus44%2Ffullsize%2F44w00008.jpg&hash=432ae3b6e142e793435ba3623760583768912f78)
Quote from: dgolub on November 22, 2017, 09:22:23 AM
QuoteNovember 22, 2017: Today's date is 11/22 (or 22/11). Post signage with at least two numbers that are divisible by eleven.
(https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/streetview?size=600x600&location=42.8414543,-70.9291123&heading=70&pitch=10&fov=30)
Three numbers! 55, 110, and 495 (in background) are all divisible by 11. Even if the challenge is "two or more on a single sign", it still qualifies.
QuoteNovember 22, 2017: Today's date is 11/22 (or 22/11). Post signage with at least two numbers that are divisible by eleven.
Closest example (https://www.google.com/maps/@44.8826532,-93.1638725,3a,49.5y,266.3h,88.6t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1swsYJmx7SfwbjL_nxlkG7HA!2e0!6s%2F%2Fgeo3.ggpht.com%2Fcbk%3Fpanoid%3DwsYJmx7SfwbjL_nxlkG7HA%26output%3Dthumbnail%26cb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile.gps%26thumb%3D2%26w%3D203%26h%3D100%26yaw%3D53.01528%26pitch%3D0%26thumbfov%3D100!7i13312!8i6656) I can think of.
(https://i.imgur.com/vZCkc1l.png)
QuoteNovember 22, 2017: Today's date is 11/22 (or 22/11). Post signage with at least two numbers that are divisible by eleven.
11 and 121 from Florida A1A in Yulee. December 24, 2009.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20091224%2Fcbo.jpg&hash=f111da50855379995d0436c4455cf9c58a495311)
77 and 176. I-26 in South Carolina. December 27, 2010.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20101227%2Fexit115.jpg&hash=d1fa223afdb73e32b9741a2bae09696db39ce399)
22 and 231. I-65 in Kentucky. July 17, 2007.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20070717%2Fexit22.jpg&hash=92a03ad6b98a366f6cf3380fa53f166fa46aa6b6)
QuoteNovember 22, 2017: Today's date is 11/22 (or 22/11). Post signage with at least two numbers that are divisible by eleven.
The only one I can think of is this - Waterloo RR 33 / Wellington CR 33 on the edge of Cambridge, ON
(https://i.imgur.com/HSKt1usl.jpg)
QuoteNovember 22, 2017: Today's date is 11/22 (or 22/11). Post signage with at least two numbers that are divisible by eleven.
Found a few more: 605 and 22. On I-405 in Long Beach, California. February 19, 2007.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20070219%2Fi405i605ca22.jpg&hash=6e3e517b38540c3062051874300dc022b517c7b3)
1001 and 671. US 211 and US 522 near Washington, Virginia. June 23, 2017.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20170623%2Fsr1001sr671.jpg&hash=30df840896b0db5dbdad06f266002039a6795861)
693 and 66. Clearwater, Florida. April 6, 2012.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20120406%2Ffl693fl686.jpg&hash=61c4c98813bca23938586cb7b026b792b70a536f)
QuoteNovember 22, 2017: Today's date is 11/22 (or 22/11). Post signage with at least two numbers that are divisible by eleven.
77 & 11 near Wytheville, VA
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7084/6978489456_f6fe351e89_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/bCEzMJ)
I-77 / I-81 / US 11 / US 52 (https://flic.kr/p/bCEzMJ) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Virginia actually has a 3-fer in this category.
On US 52 SB approaching I-77/81 Fort Chiswell, there is a sign assembly with US 11, I-77, and VA 121 on it. I however do not have a picture of it...
QuoteNovember 23, 2017: Today is Thanksgiving! Remember the Pilgrims? Post photos from the earliest settled city/town in its state.
(https://applegatepatten.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/plymouth_rock_sign.jpg)
QuoteNovember 23, 2017: Today is Thanksgiving! Remember the Pilgrims? Post photos from the earliest settled city/town in its state.
St. Augustine, FL - also the oldest city in the USA
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3253/3034168176_d236d82840_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/5C7Uuq)
Seawall (https://flic.kr/p/5C7Uuq) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
QuoteNovember 23, 2017: Today is Thanksgiving! Remember the Pilgrims? Post photos from the earliest settled city/town in its state.
This is the best source I can find to help with this challenge: https://www.jetpunk.com/user-quizzes/114622/oldest-city-in-each-state (https://www.jetpunk.com/user-quizzes/114622/oldest-city-in-each-state)
Pembina, ND (on I-29)
(https://i.imgur.com/MFXtjaZl.jpg)
Charleston, SC (on I-95)
(https://i.imgur.com/1lRqNlvl.jpg)
Savannah, GA
(https://i.imgur.com/W72ZNQjl.jpg)
QuoteNovember 24, 2017: In acknowledgement of Black Friday, post road photos that also depict Retail Hell.
(https://i.imgur.com/2re8PWM.jpg)
QuoteNovember 24, 2017: In acknowledgement of Black Friday, post road photos that also depict Retail Hell.
Old Country Road (Nassau CR 25) on Long Island:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcoastroads.com%2Fstates%2Fny%2Fnassau%2Fcr25%2Ffullsize%2F25e00023.jpg&hash=eea86e6642bf017ffe45aeaf67c3c8704edfdd81)
This picture was taken in the middle of January, so there wasn't much traffic at the time, but if you went there today it would be a parking lot.
November 24, 2017: In acknowledgement of Black Friday, post road photos that also depict Retail Hell.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4437/35827379153_5b9ba9a3ef_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WzWFBF)
This is on the entrance to the King of Prussia Mall, King of Prussia, PA. The pic doesn't "show" retail hell but it's definitely on the property of it.
No mention of Breezewood?!
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d6/Breezewood%2C_Pennsylvania.jpg/1024px-Breezewood%2C_Pennsylvania.jpg)
Credit: Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breezewood,_Pennsylvania)
QuoteNovember 25, 2017: Road or sign pictures that your friends/family took that they've sent to you.
(https://i.imgur.com/hl7Kjlo.jpg)
Yes, they put that up there, but I'm not sure how (or for how long it stayed.) :)
Edit to add another that I remembered. Thank the City of Isanti for setting this one up.
(https://i.imgur.com/kiTKAbv.jpg)
QuoteNovember 25, 2017: Road or sign pictures that your friends/family took that they've sent to you.
My brother sent this picture of a bridge in northwestern North Carolina that used to be US 421 and NC 60 before that...
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vahighways.com%2Fncannex%2Fncscans%2F60pic.jpg&hash=624af76c021a71e4d7cdb9b44f33e5cca8d59bb1)
November 27: take a picture of road stuff that is unique.
https://imgur.com/a/AqXMW
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November 27: take a picture of road stuff that is unique.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8179/7897217094_54d9d38c91_z_d.jpg)
Mini US 54 sign
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8451/28987378525_47b51524da_z_d.jpg)
Salesman sample Curve sign
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8295/7884392202_6a660ae8f6_z_d.jpg)
Old Business District sign
Quote from: MCRoads on November 27, 2017, 01:28:45 PM
November 27: take a picture of road stuff that is unique.
Care to define what "unique" means in this context?
Unique being that you cannot take the picture in ordinary circumstances.
Quote from: MCRoads on November 27, 2017, 04:15:42 PM
Unique being that you cannot take the picture in ordinary circumstances.
That doesn't seem to match any definition of "unique". The two definitions I'm familiar are:
1. Only one exists.
2. Interesting/unusual.
Quote from: MCRoads on November 27, 2017, 01:28:45 PM
November 27: take a picture of road stuff that is unique.
https://imgur.com/a/AqXMW
Quote from: MCRoads on November 27, 2017, 04:15:42 PM
Unique being that you cannot take the picture in ordinary circumstances.
The picture you linked to appears to include a restaurant sign, a street blade, a construction zone sign. reflectors, and a book. Which one of those things can a person not take a picture of in ordinary circumstances?
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November 27: take a picture of road stuff that is unique.
Quote from: MCRoads on November 27, 2017, 04:15:42 PM
Unique being that you cannot take the picture in ordinary circumstances.
I'm not sure how to answer this one, so I'll go with a reversed image of a sign taken from my driver's side mirror:
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/685/31838511154_41db8076b6_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QvsG8u)
While far from "cannot", one does have to be stuck in traffic or waiting at a light to do this. In 6 years on these boards, I have yet to see anyone else post a photo like this.
Here's the reversed-reversed image of the same sign:
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/464/32302397120_b6e7cb6caa_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Rdsego)
Quote from: MCRoads on November 27, 2017, 01:28:45 PM
November 27: take a picture of road stuff that is unique.
I consider this unique, as I've never seen this style of "Lane Ends" sign anywhere else in Indiana. I-70 westbound near the Indianapolis International Airport:
(https://i.imgur.com/G8tnilJ.jpg)
QuoteNovember 27: take a picture of road stuff that is unique.
I actually have a couple of rear-view mirror pics in my collection as well...
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FON%2FOntroads%2Fsuperiorinthemirror.jpg&hash=e64e81033819cb4c5506affed153a57e6e0252c4)
This is Lake Superior as seen from Hwy 17 at Montreal River Hill.
Quote from: kphoger on November 27, 2017, 04:23:26 PM
Quote from: MCRoads on November 27, 2017, 01:28:45 PM
November 27: take a picture of road stuff that is unique.
https://imgur.com/a/AqXMW
Quote from: MCRoads on November 27, 2017, 04:15:42 PM
Unique being that you cannot take the picture in ordinary circumstances.
The picture you linked to appears to include a restaurant sign, a street blade, a construction zone sign. reflectors, and a book. Which one of those things can a person not take a picture of in ordinary circumstances?
Ok, well the street blade is custom made, the reflectors are... not unique in that sense, but they are mine, (yay!), the restaurant is out of buisness, they were the best texmex place ever, that, is one of the only signs still in existence, only one company (Action Safety, the one I toured) made the “My Daddy Works Here” sign, it is out of service because of a gender issue, did you not scroll down, there is a NEW(!) BGSs, with a 4 ft road work ahead sign on it for scale, and last, but DEFINITELY not least... that “book” is my personal copy of the MUTCD, section 1, 5, and 6. Tell me with a straight face that that is just a “book”. Are we not on AARoads right now?
Also, here is the MUTCD you were referring too:
https://imgur.com/a/5O7d6
:colorful: :colorful: :colorful: It's monthly recap time! :colorful: :colorful: :colorful:
All Challenges posted since the last recap (on Oct. 29th) are now open through the end of November. This recap serves as the Challenge for Nov. 28th, and new Challenges will also be posted on the 29th and 30th.
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October 30: Standard signs deployed indoors
October 31: Scariest road-related pic
November 1: Signs with the word "saint"
November 2: Normally abbreviated words spelled out
November 3: Picture of a sign you own
November 4: Construction photos before opening to traffic
November 5: Places or streets named for hoofed animals
November 6: One road, many names
November 7: [OPEN] (no Challenge posted)
November 8: Routes with letter suffixes
November 9: Exit numbers with certain suffixes/prefixes
November 10: MUTCD violations where MUTCD applies
November 11: Relating to veterans/armed forces
November 12: Shield for Interstate that doesn't exist
November 13: [OPEN] (no Challenge posted)
November 14: Interstate shield less than 1 mile in state
November 15: US route shield with state/US name
November 16: Drawing of a sign with its real-world counterpart
November 17: Words describing a meteor (-oid, -ite)
November 18: County routes other than the standard pentagon
November 19: Relating to snow plowing
November 21: Relating to the Beatles
November 22: At least two numbers divisible by 11
November 23: Earliest settled town in each state
November 24: Retail hell
November 25: Pictures sent by family/friends
November 26: [OPEN] (no Challenge posted)
November 27: Road stuff that is unique
November 16: Drawing of a sign with its real-world counterpart
Interstate 94 westbound at Bismarck Expressway (unsigned I-194) Mandan, ND
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4539/24825320718_692c8e3b89_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DPJfX1)I94 at I194 Bismarck Mandan ND (https://flic.kr/p/DPJfX1) by Brent White (https://www.flickr.com/photos/135313474@N03/), on Flickr
And its counter part (can't get the link to the GSV image to embed):
https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m0!4v1511868311896!6m8!1m7!1s9-1Ne2lX2zTuUvH47NM4fQ!2m2!1d46.82205573003858!2d-100.8342895443141!3f260.23330259930026!4f0!5f0.7820865974627469 (https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m0!4v1511868311896!6m8!1m7!1s9-1Ne2lX2zTuUvH47NM4fQ!2m2!1d46.82205573003858!2d-100.8342895443141!3f260.23330259930026!4f0!5f0.7820865974627469)
Quote from: OracleUsr on November 28, 2017, 06:33:16 AM
And its counter part (can't get the link to the GSV image to embed):
https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m0!4v1511868311896!6m8!1m7!1s9-1Ne2lX2zTuUvH47NM4fQ!2m2!1d46.82205573003858!2d-100.8342895443141!3f260.23330259930026!4f0!5f0.7820865974627469 (https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m0!4v1511868311896!6m8!1m7!1s9-1Ne2lX2zTuUvH47NM4fQ!2m2!1d46.82205573003858!2d-100.8342895443141!3f260.23330259930026!4f0!5f0.7820865974627469)
https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/streetview?size=600x300&location=46.8219975,-100.8345195&heading=233.99&pitch=7&fov=50
Just change the parameters to get any street view photo you want.
(https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/streetview?size=600x300&location=46.8219975,-100.8345195&heading=233.99&pitch=7&fov=50)
Awesome, thank you for that.
How did you get the URL that you embedded though? It looks different than what I got.
Quote from: OracleUsr on November 28, 2017, 07:16:04 AM
Awesome, thank you for that.
How did you get the URL that you embedded though? It looks different than what I got.
I opened a separate copy of Google Maps and went to Exit 156 on I-94 in North Dakota, and then went into Street View. The URL contains the coordinates and heading, while pitch and FOV were by trial and error. (The URL probably contains pitch, but I didn't check.)
Quote from: empirestate on November 28, 2017, 12:00:23 AM
November 22: At least two numbers divisible by 11
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3177/2662957546_da9db77728_z_d.jpg?zz=1)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2533/3680536280_b7ba27bbe7_z_d.jpg)
Quote from: roadman on November 21, 2017, 02:08:24 PM
Quote from: formulanone on November 19, 2017, 07:17:47 PM
This might be the best use of a Daily Challenge yet!
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November 19, 2017: Today is the 25th anniversary of the first airing of the "Mr. Plow" episode on The Simpsons. Post pictures of signs related to snow plowing.
They sure have a funny way of saying "please" in Massachusetts...
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/563/31117338704_f6a428e903_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PpJuFJ)
These signs are placed on Interstates and freeways at the beginning of bridges. They are directed at plow operators to remind them to raise their blades slightly so they don't impact the deck ends. As MassDOT relies heavily on private contractors for snow plowing, it was decided that a text sign would be more effective than a marker.
My understanding was that they are to prevent "snow overs" --i.e. the pushing of snow over the bridge onto cars and/or pedestrians below
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November 4: Construction photos before opening to traffic
A1 near Edinburgh taken in 2001.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fa1hadd.jpg&hash=11e7f66fcdd79891bd8b033a0770c1975f7b9a8b)
For the November 22nd challenge:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1484/25412675723_4f24223a03_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EHCB8r)
IMG_2577 (https://flic.kr/p/EHCB8r) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4382/36731053401_a03a4aed21_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XXNfua)
IN-US231-055EEA (https://flic.kr/p/XXNfua) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote from: formulanone on November 27, 2017, 04:53:47 PM
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November 27: take a picture of road stuff that is unique.
Quote from: MCRoads on November 27, 2017, 04:15:42 PM
Unique being that you cannot take the picture in ordinary circumstances.
I'm not sure how to answer this one, so I'll go with a reversed image of a sign taken from my driver's side mirror:
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/685/31838511154_41db8076b6_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QvsG8u)
While far from "cannot", one does have to be stuck in traffic or waiting at a light to do this. In 6 years on these boards, I have yet to see anyone else post a photo like this.
Here's the reversed-reversed image of the same sign:
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/464/32302397120_b6e7cb6caa_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Rdsego)
Quote from: AsphaltPlanet on November 27, 2017, 07:04:22 PM
QuoteNovember 27: take a picture of road stuff that is unique.
I actually have a couple of rear-view mirror pics in my collection as well...
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FON%2FOntroads%2Fsuperiorinthemirror.jpg&hash=e64e81033819cb4c5506affed153a57e6e0252c4)
This is Lake Superior as seen from Hwy 17 at Montreal River Hill.
I actually cannot begin to describe how amazingly awesome those unique road pictures are! :spin: :clap: :hyper: :thumbsup:
Strangely, since I am such a heavy taker of road photos (and videos), I actually am pretty certain that I have at least a few of those kinds of road pictures in my collection, but I don't know where they are at the moment, and even if I do find them, I know for a fact that they couldn't possibly compare to both of yours! :wow: :nod: :-D
QuoteNovember 30, 2017: Today is St. Andrew's Day, which is celebrated all over Europe, but originated in Scotland. Post photos of road signs that contain the name of a place in Scotland.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corcohighways.org%2Fhighways%2Ftx%2F10%2F6to8%2F11.jpg&hash=43f8f497dcd53a19fc7708d998f5f29a44050dc1)
corcohighways
There is a Houston in Scotland, even though it is nowhere near as large as the one in the United States.
QuoteNovember 30, 2017: Today is St. Andrew's Day, which is celebrated all over Europe, but originated in Scotland. Post photos of road signs that contain the name of a place in Scotland.
Here's Washington's Aberdeen. At US 101's terminus to boot. February 23, 2010.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20100223%2Fwa8us101.jpg&hash=6c6c9e8cdc76d2da4a9bd5ecc21697d1539a89f9)
Florida's Inverness. In Ocala. January 1, 2010.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20100101%2Ffl200hi.jpg&hash=13a86c6725ef2919cf7ef801a80c65c81a0f9a05)
Delaware's Glasgow. From Delaware 1. April 11, 2014.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20140411%2Fexit160.jpg&hash=fb29095bbcee9d9d55e92dc3a1fec18ac8ecffc2)
QuoteNovember 30, 2017: Today is St. Andrew's Day, which is celebrated all over Europe, but originated in Scotland. Post photos of road signs that contain the name of a place in Scotland.
Being as I live much closer to Scotland than anyone else on this forum I feel I should take a photo from the actual country than one from overseas with a Scottish name :rolleyes:
Here goes. Forth Road Bridge approach just north of Edinburgh during work to provide an additional lane.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fsco1.jpg&hash=4236f0f2fa4ee13c9f1b766ea9d143a738a5c893)
Same spot a year later and the extra lane has really made a difference :banghead:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fsco2.jpg&hash=0d58d8dda359c0798fc592a007a1f006e64b7f97)
QuoteNovember 30, 2017: Today is St. Andrew's Day, which is celebrated all over Europe, but originated in Scotland. Post photos of road signs that contain the name of a place in Scotland.
Aberdeen, MD:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcoastroads.com%2Fstates%2Fmd%2Fmdinter%2Fi95%2Ffullsize%2F95s085_4.jpg&hash=42546c3562800cab97cc7ea30c21619c869acf8b)
QuoteNovember 30, 2017: Today is St. Andrew's Day, which is celebrated all over Europe, but originated in Scotland. Post photos of road signs that contain the name of a place in Scotland.
Scotland, Md. The home of former UK basketball coach Tubby Smith.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.millenniumhwy.net%2F2010_SEPA_Day_2%2FImages%2F99.jpg&hash=00a7a94b232797800ab1bd49fe2da82a2af58cb1)
Quote from: hbelkins on November 30, 2017, 09:45:37 AM
QuoteNovember 30, 2017: Today is St. Andrew's Day, which is celebrated all over Europe, but originated in Scotland. Post photos of road signs that contain the name of a place in Scotland.
Scotland, Md. The home of former UK basketball coach Tubby Smith.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.millenniumhwy.net%2F2010_SEPA_Day_2%2FImages%2F99.jpg&hash=00a7a94b232797800ab1bd49fe2da82a2af58cb1)
Where in Scotland is Scotland? :hmmm:
QuoteNovember 9: Exit numbers with certain suffixes/prefixes
Two submissions, both from the Kansas City downtown ("alphabet") loop (Exits range from 2A to 2Y, but skips I and O)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FORYkhHy.jpg&hash=51e85adf7f3e96a65db06b9f1ef808e08f97afcf)
(https://i.imgur.com/GYNJCEs.jpg)
QuoteNovember 27: Road stuff that is unique
I can't think of any other place I've seen this. The Maurer Rd. overpass over Shawnee Mission Parkway in Shawnee, KS, has a center lane on the overpass, and it doesn't extend beyond either end. Here is a GSV image that shows it better: https://goo.gl/maps/ht3YJceRRww
(https://i.imgur.com/ma4hzow.jpg)
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October 31: Scariest road-related pic
For me this is scary :-D (taken on highway 75 entering Winnipeg, MB). And to think these are coming to Ontario :-o
(https://i.imgur.com/4qZGKXGl.jpg)
Quote
November 1: Signs with the word "saint"
There were a lot of these on highway 75 in Manitoba, but this one is my favourite.
St. Jean Baptiste - Soup Pea Capital of Canada(https://i.imgur.com/KE8aAeal.jpg)
Quote from: wanderer2575 on November 24, 2017, 12:44:37 AM
QuoteNovember 24, 2017: In acknowledgement of Black Friday, post road photos that also depict Retail Hell.
(https://i.imgur.com/2re8PWM.jpg)
I have to say that this is one of the coolest road sign pictures I have ever seen! :nod: :hyper: :thumbsup:
I could never pull something like this off, and this picture is actually from
my neck of the woods. :-o :-D
I love how the signage just "floats" above all of the development, as if it is supernatural and towering over everything, and it is in crystal-clear quality. I don't know if you or someone else took this amazing picture, but whoever did it is a genius and an expert at that, and I thank them for sharing it. :nod:
And for those who are curious, this is the location where the signage in the photo is at: https://www.google.com/maps/@34.9566817,-85.2623424,3a,75y,107.16h,92.81t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sInIoW9K5hYSC7l8yK64wZw!2e0!7i13312!8i6656
Quote from: jflick99 on November 30, 2017, 05:27:42 PM
I can't think of any other place I've seen this. The Maurer Rd. overpass over Shawnee Mission Parkway in Shawnee, KS, has a center lane on the overpass, and it doesn't extend beyond either end. Here is a GSV image that shows it better: https://goo.gl/maps/ht3YJceRRww
(https://i.imgur.com/ma4hzow.jpg)
It seems to me that turning left there would be kind of a bad idea.
Quote from: 7/8 on November 30, 2017, 05:56:23 PM
Quote
November 8: Routes with letter suffixes
I found lots of these in Michigan. Here's Cheyboygan CR C64
(https://i.imgur.com/HLM635tl.jpg)
That's not a suffix, bro.
Definition of suffix
: an affix occurring at the end of a word, base, or phrase
Quote from: kphoger on November 30, 2017, 06:26:27 PM
Quote from: 7/8 on November 30, 2017, 05:56:23 PM
Quote
November 8: Routes with letter suffixes
I found lots of these in Michigan. Here's Cheyboygan CR C64
(https://i.imgur.com/HLM635tl.jpg)
That's not a suffix, bro.
Definition of suffix
: an affix occurring at the end of a word, base, or phrase
Thanks for pointing this out (how did I not notice? :pan:) but this also makes me sad since I was looking forward to posting this photo for a week. I guess I'll have to make a prefix challenge soon :-D
Quote from: jflick99 on November 30, 2017, 05:27:42 PM
I can't think of any other place I've seen this. The Maurer Rd. overpass over Shawnee Mission Parkway in Shawnee, KS, has a center lane on the overpass, and it doesn't extend beyond either end. Here is a GSV image that shows it better: https://goo.gl/maps/ht3YJceRRww
(https://i.imgur.com/ma4hzow.jpg)
Taking the definition of "suicide lane" just a bit too far! :spin:
QuoteNovember 25, 2017: Road or sign pictures that your friends/family took that they've sent to you.
This is a picture that my aunt (who's family lives in the St. Louis Metro Area) sent me a few months ago. They took this picture on their way back home from visiting us over the summer. This is a photo that was taken off of what I believe is Interstate 255 going west across the Mississippi River on the Jefferson Barracks Bridge near St. Louis, Missouri. This is a beautiful picture that I am glad to have in my collection (that was taken and sent to me by a family member), even though I have never been to this place in real life (as of now).
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4356/36154703443_7db7bfe535_c.jpg)
Quote from: adventurernumber1 on November 30, 2017, 06:23:25 PM
Quote from: wanderer2575 on November 24, 2017, 12:44:37 AM
QuoteNovember 24, 2017: In acknowledgement of Black Friday, post road photos that also depict Retail Hell.
(https://i.imgur.com/2re8PWM.jpg)
I have to say that this is one of the coolest road sign pictures I have ever seen! :nod: :hyper: :thumbsup:
I could never pull something like this off, and this picture is actually from my neck of the woods. :-o :-D
I love how the signage just "floats" above all of the development, as if it is supernatural and towering over everything, and it is in crystal-clear quality. I don't know if you or someone else took this amazing picture, but whoever did it is a genius and an expert at that, and I thank them for sharing it. :nod:
Thank you. It's a real photo, not Photoshopped (although I ran it through FastStone Image Viewer to sharpen it up). I shot the photo from the southbound shoulder; I zoomed in and got lucky on the angle. As I recall, US-27 at this point is on a hill, which gave the "towering" effect.
December 1, 2017: Signs with the rental car symbol. They can be anywhere--on a road, at an airport, as long as they're a sign.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4564/23868272807_f78fca67ea_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Cna8WX)
AZ-I-10X148SS (https://flic.kr/p/Cna8WX) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteDecember 1, 2017: Signs with the rental car symbol. They can be anywhere--on a road, at an airport, as long as they're a sign.
My one and only sign picture from France qualifies. Taken early in morning from inside the terminal at CDG after arriving from JFK, waiting to switch planes to get to Munich. Also the site of my one and only French meal, a chocolate croissant from a stand in the terminal. Taken February 11, 2007.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20070211%2Fparis-close.jpg&hash=dcb869fe9654072b313f163b2f67983c89864848)
QuoteDecember 1, 2017: Signs with the rental car symbol. They can be anywhere--on a road, at an airport, as long as they're a sign.
Another I-10 photo in Phoenix
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Frentalcar.jpg&hash=cbb58181fd0b23f9383b198759a052ef94be2113)
QuoteDecember 1, 2017: Signs with the rental car symbol. They can be anywhere--on a road, at an airport, as long as they're a sign.
Grand Rapids Airport:
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5813/30506885454_94b3f694d5_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NtMLcG)
Quote from: wanderer2575 on December 01, 2017, 12:16:30 AM
Quote from: adventurernumber1 on November 30, 2017, 06:23:25 PM
Quote from: wanderer2575 on November 24, 2017, 12:44:37 AM
QuoteNovember 24, 2017: In acknowledgement of Black Friday, post road photos that also depict Retail Hell.
(https://i.imgur.com/2re8PWM.jpg)
I have to say that this is one of the coolest road sign pictures I have ever seen! :nod: :hyper: :thumbsup:
I could never pull something like this off, and this picture is actually from my neck of the woods. :-o :-D
I love how the signage just "floats" above all of the development, as if it is supernatural and towering over everything, and it is in crystal-clear quality. I don't know if you or someone else took this amazing picture, but whoever did it is a genius and an expert at that, and I thank them for sharing it. :nod:
Thank you. It's a real photo, not Photoshopped (although I ran it through FastStone Image Viewer to sharpen it up). I shot the photo from the southbound shoulder; I zoomed in and got lucky on the angle. As I recall, US-27 at this point is on a hill, which gave the "towering" effect.
No problem! You did a real nice job with this one, and thank you for your contribution! Snapping the photo on the southbound shoulder on the hillside explains the special, interesting angle of this picture. And yes, at this point, US 27/GA 2 is indeed on a hill, and one that overlooks much of the Fort Oglethorpe commercial development at that. This photo is definitely one that is unbelieveably beautiful and cool, and it was one that took both luck and skill! :nod:
Quote
December 1, 2017: Signs with the rental car symbol, in Phoenix, AZ.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FAZ%2FI%2F10%2FI10_AZ_dv_149_west.jpg&hash=33996e5b4c396057e50d0c369fcea6128d8baa40)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/AZ/I/10/I10_AZ_dv_149_west_24x16.jpg
QuoteDecember 2, 2017: Pictures of route markers for routes along unpaved roads.
MN-74, the last unpaved state route in Minnesota.
(https://i.imgur.com/4xfteFs.jpg)
St. Louis CR-870 off MN-33
(https://i.imgur.com/rwvxkDr.jpg)
QuoteDecember 2, 2017: Pictures of route markers for routes along unpaved roads.
This one could definitely lead to some pictures from Alaska and the territories in Canada. Alas, I have yet to go.
QuoteDecember 2, 2017: Pictures of route markers for routes along unpaved roads.
Quebec Highway 366. (I think this highway may have been paved since this photo was taken):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FPQ%2FR%2F366%2FR366_cl_gravelhighway_west_Sep09.jpg&hash=1b480df241300dc3aba23ea2f25bd58916c21db5)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/PQ/R/366/R366_cl_gravelhighway_west_Sep09_24x16.jpg
Ontario Secondary Highway 670:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FON%2Fsecondary%2Fhwy_650-699_images%2F670_cl_9-2_west.jpg&hash=f8e5b63592611bf25b06f67f8aef4e99a8a29c21)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/ON/secondary/hwy_650-699_images/670_cl_9-2_west_24x16.jpg
QuoteDecember 2, 2017: Pictures of route markers for routes along unpaved roads.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3169/3068904455_ef9b5198cf_z_d.jpg)
AR 220 near Lee Creek, AR (recently paved)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2013/2268503770_2d614c7737_z_d.jpg?zz=1)
Old 88 Road near Jane, MO
QuoteDecember 2, 2017: Pictures of route markers for routes along unpaved roads.
Virginia's only remaining posted unpaved primary route...
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vahighways.com%2Fva91%2F91gg.jpg&hash=4f21413b5d9b1b1f265dfded772e81059704cb10)
Mapmikey, 2007
QuoteDecember 2, 2017: Pictures of route markers for routes along unpaved roads.
There are no unpaved signed roads near me. So I'm out.
Quote from: AsphaltPlanet on December 02, 2017, 09:34:40 AM
US 30. (I think this highway may have been paved since this photo was taken):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FPQ%2FR%2F366%2FR366_cl_gravelhighway_west_Sep09.jpg&hash=1b480df241300dc3aba23ea2f25bd58916c21db5)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/PQ/R/366/R366_cl_gravelhighway_west_Sep09_24x16.jpg
Fixed :sombrero:
QuoteDecember 2, 2017: Pictures of route markers for routes along unpaved roads.
Quote from: dgolub on December 02, 2017, 09:14:45 AM
This one could definitely lead to some pictures from Alaska and the territories in Canada. Alas, I have yet to go.
Quote from: CNGL-Leudimin on December 02, 2017, 04:59:17 PM
There are no unpaved signed roads near me. So I'm out.
Why so? There's no requirement that the photo's subject be near you, or that you have been to it. Heck, there isn't even a requirement that it be a photo at all! ;-)
Quote from: empirestate on December 02, 2017, 10:48:51 PM
QuoteDecember 2, 2017: Pictures of route markers for routes along unpaved roads.
Quote from: dgolub on December 02, 2017, 09:14:45 AM
This one could definitely lead to some pictures from Alaska and the territories in Canada. Alas, I have yet to go.
Quote from: CNGL-Leudimin on December 02, 2017, 04:59:17 PM
There are no unpaved signed roads near me. So I'm out.
Why so? There's no requirement that the photo's subject be near you, or that you have been to it. Heck, there isn't even a requirement that it be a photo at all! ;-)
Um... this is the "daily
picture Challenge" ...
Quote from: MCRoads on December 03, 2017, 03:48:46 AM
Quote from: empirestate on December 02, 2017, 10:48:51 PM
QuoteDecember 2, 2017: Pictures of route markers for routes along unpaved roads.
Quote from: dgolub on December 02, 2017, 09:14:45 AM
This one could definitely lead to some pictures from Alaska and the territories in Canada. Alas, I have yet to go.
Quote from: CNGL-Leudimin on December 02, 2017, 04:59:17 PM
There are no unpaved signed roads near me. So I'm out.
Why so? There's no requirement that the photo's subject be near you, or that you have been to it. Heck, there isn't even a requirement that it be a photo at all! ;-)
Um... this is the "daily picture Challenge" ...
Definition of picture
- a design or representation made by various means (such as painting, drawing, or photography)
Quote from: MCRoads on December 03, 2017, 03:48:46 AM
Quote from: empirestate on December 02, 2017, 10:48:51 PM
QuoteDecember 2, 2017: Pictures of route markers for routes along unpaved roads.
Quote from: dgolub on December 02, 2017, 09:14:45 AM
This one could definitely lead to some pictures from Alaska and the territories in Canada. Alas, I have yet to go.
Quote from: CNGL-Leudimin on December 02, 2017, 04:59:17 PM
There are no unpaved signed roads near me. So I'm out.
Why so? There's no requirement that the photo's subject be near you, or that you have been to it. Heck, there isn't even a requirement that it be a photo at all! ;-)
Um... this is the "daily picture Challenge" ...
I think it's worth noting that empirestate is the creator of this thread. :D
Just sayin'.. ;-)
Quote from: adventurernumber1 on December 03, 2017, 04:00:07 PM
Quote from: MCRoads on December 03, 2017, 03:48:46 AM
Quote from: empirestate on December 02, 2017, 10:48:51 PM
QuoteDecember 2, 2017: Pictures of route markers for routes along unpaved roads.
Quote from: dgolub on December 02, 2017, 09:14:45 AM
This one could definitely lead to some pictures from Alaska and the territories in Canada. Alas, I have yet to go.
Quote from: CNGL-Leudimin on December 02, 2017, 04:59:17 PM
There are no unpaved signed roads near me. So I'm out.
Why so? There's no requirement that the photo's subject be near you, or that you have been to it. Heck, there isn't even a requirement that it be a photo at all! ;-)
Um... this is the "daily picture Challenge" ...
I think it's worth noting that empirestate is the creator of this thread. :D
Just sayin'.. ;-)
Well, yeah he's been known to change horses in mid-stream :-/
Quote from: MCRoads on December 03, 2017, 03:48:46 AM
Quote from: empirestate on December 02, 2017, 10:48:51 PM
Why so? There's no requirement that the photo's subject be near you, or that you have been to it. Heck, there isn't even a requirement that it be a photo at all! ;-)
Um... this is the "daily picture Challenge" ...
Precisely. :-)
Quote from: US71 on December 03, 2017, 05:36:33 PM
Quote from: adventurernumber1 on December 03, 2017, 04:00:07 PM
I think it's worth noting that empirestate is the creator of this thread. :D
Just sayin'.. ;-)
Well, yeah he's been known to change horses in mid-stream :-/
I have? When do you have in mind?
QuoteOngoing challenge (beginning December 3, 2017): Lyrics to Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, one word at a time. The only requirements are that the word has to be present in the photo, and the photo is road-related.
Count "red" and "nosed" separately; you don't need to have "red-nosed" on a sign.(https://media2.s-nbcnews.com/j/msnbc/components/video/__new/_news%20channel/nc_cardsfromr_151223.nbcnews-ux-1080-600.jpg)
Rudolph, Wisconsin. This is a town line sign.
Next word: The
QuoteOngoing challenge (beginning December 3, 2017): Lyrics to Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, one word at a time. The only requirements are that the word has to be present in the photo, and the photo is road-related.
"The" Dalles. Taken on I-5 in Portland. July 14, 2004.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20040714%2Fexit299a.jpg&hash=0e21f8196d09198ebef6fa0fedf1c60c0b0ad2e2)
Next up: Red.
Quote from: Jim on December 03, 2017, 08:36:55 PM
QuoteOngoing challenge (beginning December 3, 2017): Lyrics to Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, one word at a time. The only requirements are that the word has to be present in the photo, and the photo is road-related.
"Red"
Red River sign just before the old 2 laned O.K. Allen bridge was imploded on US 71/165 between Alexandria and Pineville Louisiana
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171204/acb6c69fcf17aeb9e5a08cc11ec1dac3.jpg)
Next up: Nosed
iPhone
Do we also create a daily challenge for Dec 3 in addition to the ongoing Rudolph challenge?
Dec 3: Post a picture of multiple same-type route shields where the larger digit is listed first (either top to bottom, or left to right)
Pineville, LA
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171204/55d3cd60d90e91d5cb1ec12409865d9c.jpg)
iPhone
Since "nosed" by itself would be VERY difficult, things like "nosedive", "diagnosed", "Nosedo", etc. are allowed.
EDIT: Based on precedent from March 7 and May 8, my challenge is the December 3 challenge, not a separate challenge.
Making the other challenge attempted yesterday official for today.
QuoteDec 4: Post a picture of multiple same-type route shields where the larger digit is listed first (either top to bottom, or left to right)
Pineville, LA
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171204/55d3cd60d90e91d5cb1ec12409865d9c.jpg)
QuoteOngoing challenge (beginning December 3, 2017): Lyrics to Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, one word at a time. The only requirements are that the word has to be present in the photo, and the photo is road-related.
Nose Dive
(https://i.pinimg.com/736x/4e/72/22/4e72229cd084038a04ffd5c3bb1a8528--ski-mountain-vermont.jpg)
Next up: Reindeer
QuoteDec 4: Post a picture of multiple same-type route shields where the larger digit is listed first (either top to bottom, or left to right)
Just north of Nashville:
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2833/33572117691_9c1261f1f9_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/T9DSXn)
Fayetteville, TN:
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5621/30149008451_6bdc643aa3_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MWaxQx)
West of Holopaw, FL:
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5181/29954440155_2df60a56be_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MCYksK)
Quote from: bassoon1986 on December 03, 2017, 09:12:38 PM
Do we also create a daily challenge for Dec 3 in addition to the ongoing Rudolph challenge?
No, that one would serve as the Dec 3rd Challenge. (Yours has since been re-posted as the Dec 4th Challenge.)
Quote from: 1 on December 04, 2017, 06:30:03 AM
QuoteOngoing challenge (beginning December 3, 2017): Lyrics to Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, one word at a time. The only requirements are that the word has to be present in the photo, and the photo is road-related.
Nose Dive
(https://i.pinimg.com/736x/4e/72/22/4e72229cd084038a04ffd5c3bb1a8528--ski-mountain-vermont.jpg)
Next up: Reindeer
This appears not to meet the requirement that the photo be road-related.
This should work for "nosed":
(https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/streetview?size=400x400&location=45.7899847,12.8560546&heading=330&pitch=0&fov=45)
GSV, Italy. Coordinates can be found by quoting this post.
QuoteDec 4: Post a picture of multiple same-type route shields where the larger digit is listed first (either top to bottom, or left to right)
GA 120 and GA 9, Roswell:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2016%2Fga92.jpg&hash=daebb172f4939ad8ea0c1c116314a69bb87ace62)
I'm not sure if this technically fits, but I'm gonna say it does because the trailblazers are for the same direction. GA 154 and GA 70, south Fulton County:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2016%2Fus29alt.jpg&hash=0bb09a3ff15f42f67e0d2dad7551184e134177e4)
US 278 and US 78, somewhere near the Fulton/Cobb county line:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fus278-78w.jpg&hash=03ce06ac2e7958181c9b37adb01ec49bb860802e)
QuoteDec 4: Post a picture of multiple same-type route shields where the larger digit is listed first (either top to bottom, or left to right
Wisconsin 80 and 56 on a pleasant evening in July 2009.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fwis8056.jpg&hash=bef148616a0a42e078d16ed04ecdfcd0b5b6b2f5)
QuoteDec 4: Post a picture of multiple same-type route shields where the larger digit is listed first (either top to bottom, or left to right
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3033/3068903495_c031a1c6c7_z_d.jpg)
Fayetteville, AR 2008
QuoteDec 4: Post a picture of multiple same-type route shields where the larger digit is listed first (either top to bottom, or left to right)
My contribution to this challenge is from my trip to Charleston, South Carolina at the beginning of June, with this particular photo taken on my Mother's iPhone. This is on Morrison Drive looking Westbound, right at US 52, very close to Interstate 26 in Charleston. US Highway 78 is on the left, and it is the higher number; US Highway 52 is on the right, and it is the lower number - and they are both U.S. Routes. Also, I apologize for the picture being a little bit blurry, but it is a screenshot that is zoomed in. Here is the photo:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4218/35235565640_0edcf760bf.jpg)
QuoteDec 4: Post a picture of multiple same-type route shields where the larger digit is listed first (either top to bottom, or left to right)
MB 75 and Winnipeg Route 42 in Winnipeg, MB
(https://i.imgur.com/vY09BUul.jpg)
US 53/2 near Superior, WI
(https://i.imgur.com/Tbyn7ILl.jpg)
QuoteDecember 4, 2017: Post a picture of multiple same-type route shields where the larger digit is listed first (either top to bottom, or left to right)
MN-120 and pre-turnback MN-5 in Maplewood/Oakdale
(https://i.imgur.com/Qu5I2pC.jpg)
IA-92 and IA-5 near Pleasantville
(https://i.imgur.com/OIZONnO.jpg)
IA-141 and IA-25 east of Bayard
(https://i.imgur.com/JOL7wh8.jpg)
QuoteDec 4: Post a picture of multiple same-type route shields where the larger digit is listed first (either top to bottom, or left to right)
Benzie County, Michigan:
(https://i.imgur.com/dD7mIXf.jpg)
White Cloud, Michigan:
(https://i.imgur.com/ojF1qe9.jpg)
Athens, Ohio:
(https://i.imgur.com/FFCFkT9.jpg)
QuoteDec 4: Post a picture of multiple same-type route shields where the larger digit is listed first (either top to bottom, or left to right
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8566/29996802260_2a94fc8304_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MGHseS)OH-335-220 (https://flic.kr/p/MGHseS) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Don't know why the 124 is on top here.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7393/27917934926_2e7241c7c1_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Jx1HpC)
IN-116 (https://flic.kr/p/Jx1HpC) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
There is NO reason for these shields to be in the order they're in.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4132/35532226151_3f428b6b34_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/W8RWUP)
IA-064-062E (https://flic.kr/p/W8RWUP) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteDec 5 ===> post a picture of a transmission tower.
Not directly related, but we see them on the interstate ALL the time! some look like 6-armed 4-legged aliens, others just look like tapered poles.
https://goo.gl/maps/DLbvYYMs7NU2
Double circuit Delta tower
https://goo.gl/maps/GHMdXJZQKXU2
Monopole Delta tower
What do the ones in your area look like?
I am interested in transmission towers, too.
Quote from: MCRoads on December 05, 2017, 10:05:40 AM
QuoteDec 5 ===> post a picture of a transmission tower.
I corrected the date, since it's no longer December 4, and there was already a challenge for December 4.
I took this picture in October, while my family and I were up in Saint Cloud, MN. Before the wedding we were attending, we went for a walk to hunt for munzee and geocache. The Beaver Island Trail passes directly underneath a transmission tower near the Mississippi River dam, near the south end of the SCSU campus.
(https://i.imgur.com/Y4h2UZR.jpg)
QuoteDec 4 ===> post a picture of a transmission tower.
There are some interesting, almost cantilevered timber power lines (https://goo.gl/maps/boZwVZv3Msy) just before US 421 leaves I-74 heading eastbound in Decatur County. I've never seen anything else like them, and they catch my attention every time I drive past.
QuoteDec. 6, 2017
Challenge: Post road photos that contain no vehicles, signs, buildings, structures, or any other manmade objects other than the road itself.
QuoteDec. 6, 2017
Challenge: Post road photos that contain no vehicles, signs, buildings, structures, or any other manmade objects other than the road itself.
Early morning on MN-74 near the Whitewater River, August 17, 2011.
(https://i.imgur.com/dSrvum4.jpg)
Edited to use a better picture as my submission.
QuoteDec. 6, 2017
Challenge: Post road photos that contain no vehicles, signs, buildings, structures, or any other manmade objects other than the road itself.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1495/26104623640_1797a9a199_z_d.jpg)
Old Hwy A-7 (later US 63) near Tyronza, AR
QuoteDec. 6, 2017
Challenge: Post road photos that contain no vehicles, signs, buildings, structures, or any other manmade objects other than the road itself.
Loop Road near Monroe/Miami-Dade County line:
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/283/18955805691_fee54aa1b6_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/uT4sC4)
Red Barn Road near Lakeport, Florida:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4516/38549376232_68ef78ca9b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21JtCvN)
AL 273:
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5330/30929815610_5efd50ec02_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/P8aoAW)
Quote from: empirestate on December 06, 2017, 01:09:25 AM
QuoteDec. 6, 2017
Challenge: Post road photos that contain no vehicles, signs, buildings, structures, or any other manmade objects other than the road itself.
CR 13 the Old Brick Rd in Flagler County FL(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171206/d3834d8980680114d6ad33cc4eeca647.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171206/5aeb4e3534ceaad5de1ea302dadb6c74.jpg)
SR 2 in Baker County FL
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171206/17235d63bd9dfca56ed6b99c7ac0bd76.jpg)
US 301 in Allandale County SC(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171206/ab0b8ef8e5e52abc24450abca3151611.jpg)
Quote from: US71 on December 06, 2017, 03:10:25 AM
QuoteDec. 6, 2017
Challenge: Post road photos that contain no vehicles, signs, buildings, structures, or any other manmade objects other than the road itself.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1495/26104623640_1797a9a199_z_d.jpg)
I see that structure lurking back there... ;-)
Quote from: jwolfer on December 06, 2017, 09:06:42 AM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171206/17235d63bd9dfca56ed6b99c7ac0bd76.jpg)
...and that one definitely has a vehicle in it!
QuoteDec. 6, 2017
Challenge: Post road photos that contain no vehicles, signs, buildings, structures, or any other manmade objects other than the road itself.
GA 136 on a very foggy February afternoon:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fga136_fog.jpg&hash=3fb89876dcce02b355b149dea428cfdafdc8098e)
Quote from: empirestate on December 06, 2017, 09:12:10 AM
Quote from: US71 on December 06, 2017, 03:10:25 AM
QuoteDec. 6, 2017
Challenge: Post road photos that contain no vehicles, signs, buildings, structures, or any other manmade objects other than the road itself.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1495/26104623640_1797a9a199_z_d.jpg)
Quote from: jwolfer on December 06, 2017, 09:06:42 AM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171206/17235d63bd9dfca56ed6b99c7ac0bd76.jpg)
...and that one definitely has a vehicle in it!
Shall I delete the photo?
Yes I see the hood of my car..sorry for offending your sensibilities.. however it meets the sprit of the challenge
Z981
QuoteDec. 6, 2017
Challenge: Post road photos that contain no vehicles, signs, buildings, structures, or any other manmade objects other than the road itself.
Appropriate for the time of year :cool:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fsnow.jpg&hash=6847e6df7cd4a63790a5c47e69885050e93facb7)
Quote from: jwolfer on December 06, 2017, 11:02:56 AM
Quote from: empirestate on December 06, 2017, 09:12:10 AM
Quote from: US71 on December 06, 2017, 03:10:25 AM
QuoteDec. 6, 2017
Challenge: Post road photos that contain no vehicles, signs, buildings, structures, or any other manmade objects other than the road itself.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1495/26104623640_1797a9a199_z_d.jpg)
Quote from: jwolfer on December 06, 2017, 09:06:42 AM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171206/17235d63bd9dfca56ed6b99c7ac0bd76.jpg)
...and that one definitely has a vehicle in it!
Shall I delete the photo?
Yes I see the hood of my car..sorry for offending your sensibilities.. however it meets the sprit of the challenge
Z981
Oh gracious; not the slightest offense taken! Please don't worry too much about it. :)
iPhone
Quote from: empirestate on December 06, 2017, 09:12:10 AM
Quote from: US71 on December 06, 2017, 03:10:25 AM
QuoteDec. 6, 2017
Challenge: Post road photos that contain no vehicles, signs, buildings, structures, or any other manmade objects other than the road itself.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1495/26104623640_1797a9a199_z_d.jpg)
I see that structure lurking back there... ;-)
Really? I don't.
Quote from: empirestate on December 06, 2017, 01:09:25 AM
QuoteDec. 6, 2017
Challenge: Post road photos that contain no vehicles, signs, buildings, structures, or any other manmade objects other than the road itself.
I took this south of Parras, Coahuila, México, summer of last year.
(https://i.imgur.com/zwD3e8Z.png)
QuoteDec. 6, 2017
Challenge: Post road photos that contain no vehicles, signs, buildings, structures, or any other manmade objects other than the road itself.
Parks Highway, south of Cantwell, Alaska. June 18, 2001.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Falaska-20010606-30%2Fjdt%2F18%2FP6180098-800.JPG&hash=64edc6c9f3c33c8cb26e1e661425aae98e604ce5)
A couple days later, a little further south, we have a view of Denali over the Parks Highway. June 20, 2001.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Falaska-20010606-30%2Fjdt%2F20%2FP6200031-800.JPG&hash=f243e7afb800c2180fafcfb243547312c30acecf)
Quote from: US71 on December 06, 2017, 02:17:59 PM
Quote from: empirestate on December 06, 2017, 09:12:10 AM
Quote from: US71 on December 06, 2017, 03:10:25 AM
QuoteDec. 6, 2017
Challenge: Post road photos that contain no vehicles, signs, buildings, structures, or any other manmade objects other than the road itself.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1495/26104623640_1797a9a199_z_d.jpg)
I see that structure lurking back there... ;-)
Really? I don't.
Yeah, behind those trees in the upper right –some kind of tanks or silos, it looks like.
iPhone
QuoteDec. 6, 2017
Challenge: Post road photos that contain no vehicles, signs, buildings, structures, or any other manmade objects other than the road itself.
Siglerville Millheim Pike near Spring Mill, PA
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4077/4761730512_918a6732a1_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/8fM7zW)
Poe Valley (https://flic.kr/p/8fM7zW) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
CR 73/12 east of Morgantown, WV (Coopers Rock State Forest)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4117/4782264170_711a11315b_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/8hAmww)
Coopers Rock State Forest (2) (https://flic.kr/p/8hAmww) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
QuoteDec. 6, 2017
Challenge: Post road photos that contain no vehicles, signs, buildings, structures, or any other manmade objects other than the road itself.
MS 584 near Osyka (my 2nd most-popular photo on Flickr):
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4527/38429173571_619e6a9e40_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21xRys8)
Cherokee County (AL) Road 47:
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5350/30929807720_cdbacb114a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/P8amfU)
TN 48 southwest of Hohenwald:
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5496/30262998766_c194a86055_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/N7eMbN)
QuoteDec. 6, 2017
Challenge: Post road photos that contain no vehicles, signs, buildings, structures, or any other manmade objects other than the road itself.
Old US-26 near Rhododendron, Oregon:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.beaverstateroads.net%2Fassets%2Faaroads%2Fdaily-picture-challenge%2Fold-us26-rhododendron-resized.jpg&hash=3c5547c1be2f6dbe19ce369e01519a74e5be09d9) (http://www.beaverstateroads.net/assets/aaroads/daily-picture-challenge/old-us26-rhododendron.jpg)
Seeing as there is no challenge for December 7 / Pearl Harbor Day I present the following
Challenge December 7 : Signs containing Pearl or Harbor (no gas signs)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3162/2284443473_9b41a11b50_z_d.jpg?zz=1)
Centerville, Tennessee. Home of Minnie Pearl.
QuoteDecember 7: Signs containing Pearl or Harbor (no gas signs)
23 miles south of Pearl, IL, along IL-100 northbound in Calhoun County:
(https://i.imgur.com/2ttFDwF.jpg)
QuoteDecember 7: Signs containing Pearl or Harbor (no gas signs)
NJTP. August 10, 2004.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20040810%2Fexit6-1mile.jpg&hash=1d563b2be37f21a1abb07754034910792c05fd50)
The actual Pearl Harbor and a bonus "Pearl" on I-H3. August 22, 2006.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20060822%2Fexit1c.jpg&hash=6584bac52030a6e7750b0c5518382fcacb1044ca)
Eagle Harbor, Michigan. Near the northern end of US 41, hence the Miami distance. July 11, 2003.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20030711%2Fmiami.jpg&hash=87009b65feeb77b157762b8f6c77c7f1c249bc87)
QuoteDecember 7: Signs containing Pearl or Harbor (no gas signs)
Sky Harbor
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fharbor.jpg&hash=1a3fa00d21939b0ba2eee5363ee59a86cb1e8308)
QuoteDecember 7: Signs containing Pearl or Harbor (no gas signs)
Pearl River Bridge for I-55 / I-20 / US 49 overlap in Jackson, Mississippi:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4561/37714606084_833e599936_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ZsHdr3)
AZ 202, eastbound:
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8628/30483090332_200a182ec2_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NrFNJY)
Pearl Beer Sign along US 281 in San Antonio:
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5768/21421891705_39408c0e24_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/yCYN5r)
QuoteDecember 7: Signs containing Pearl or Harbor (no gas signs)
"Bar Harbor" on I-395 eastbound in Bangor, Maine.
(https://i.imgur.com/z5L3D0il.jpg)
"Stone Harbor" on the Atlantic City Expressway eastbound in South Jersey.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7208/6913041595_46cf6c853b_z.jpg)
"Harbor Freeway" at the south end of both I-110 and CA 47 in San Pedro, CA.
(https://i.imgur.com/Be2ciawl.jpg)
Quote from: US71 on December 07, 2017, 02:18:30 PM
Challenge December 7 : Signs containing Pearl or Harbor (no gas signs)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shelbycountyreporter.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2015%2F07%2FHarbor-Freight.jpg&hash=bababb1719b221380a7bfe6403e95b2100b8e388)
:D
Quote from: kphoger on December 07, 2017, 05:58:38 PM
Quote from: US71 on December 07, 2017, 02:18:30 PM
Challenge December 7 : Signs containing Pearl or Harbor (no gas signs)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shelbycountyreporter.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2015%2F07%2FHarbor-Freight.jpg&hash=bababb1719b221380a7bfe6403e95b2100b8e388)
:D
Smart ass
Quote from: US71 on December 07, 2017, 06:41:31 PM
Quote from: kphoger on December 07, 2017, 05:58:38 PM
Quote from: US71 on December 07, 2017, 02:18:30 PM
Challenge December 7 : Signs containing Pearl or Harbor (no gas signs)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shelbycountyreporter.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2015%2F07%2FHarbor-Freight.jpg&hash=bababb1719b221380a7bfe6403e95b2100b8e388)
:D
Smart ass
It's all good; most of their tools come from China.
Also...
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4049/4271720183_9a57e403a0_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/7vtFzZ)
"No Gas" Signs Were a Common Sight in Oregon During the Fall of 1973, Such as at This Station in Lincoln City Along the Coast. Many Stations Closed Earlier, Opened Later and Shut Down on the Weekends 10/1973 (https://flic.kr/p/7vtFzZ) by The U.S. National Archives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/usnationalarchives/), on Flickr
Quote from: formulanone on December 07, 2017, 06:46:06 PM
Quote from: US71 on December 07, 2017, 02:18:30 PM
Challenge December 7 : ... (no gas signs)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4049/4271720183_9a57e403a0_b.jpg)
Ladies and gentlemen, we have a winner!
Quote from: US71 on December 07, 2017, 02:18:30 PM
Challenge December 7 : Signs containing Pearl or Harbor (no gas signs)
NY 304 northbound coming into Pearl River:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcoastroads.com%2Fstates%2Fny%2Fnystate%2Fny304%2Ffullsize%2F304n0004.jpg&hash=5a03c09fdb78d78481d70bb4260d5b317711eaa7)
Quote from: kphoger on December 07, 2017, 07:19:06 PM
Quote from: formulanone on December 07, 2017, 06:46:06 PM
Quote from: US71 on December 07, 2017, 02:18:30 PM
Challenge December 7 : ... (no gas signs)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4049/4271720183_9a57e403a0_b.jpg)
Ladies and gentlemen, we have a winner!
Imma slap you both.
QuoteDecember 8, 2017: Road signage with Roman Numerals.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4494/37387497450_bd217800c7_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/YXNGr1)
Quote from: formulanone on December 08, 2017, 07:30:49 AM
QuoteDecember 8, 2012: Road signage with Roman Numerals.
Typo, wishful thinking, a joke I'm missing, or something else?
QuoteDecember 8, 2017: Road signage with Roman Numerals.
First I found was that same "Mark IV" but did manage to track down one other. Taken on Autoroute 40 West in Montréal. June 28, 2011.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20110628%2Fsortie76.jpg&hash=6e81a6ac2338cabee335ccdc962db813f5a6e9be)
Quote from: 1 on December 08, 2017, 09:04:15 AM
Quote from: formulanone on December 08, 2017, 07:30:49 AM
QuoteDecember 8, 2012: Road signage with Roman Numerals.
Typo, wishful thinking, a joke I'm missing, or something else?
You'd make a great editor
Quote from: formulanone on December 08, 2017, 01:56:13 PM
Quote from: 1 on December 08, 2017, 09:04:15 AM
Quote from: formulanone on December 08, 2017, 07:30:49 AM
QuoteDecember 8, 2012: Road signage with Roman Numerals.
Typo, wishful thinking, a joke I'm missing, or something else?
You'd make a great editor
How did that even happen, though? The 2 key is nowhere near the 7 key.
Quote from: kphoger on December 08, 2017, 02:45:39 PM
Quote from: formulanone on December 08, 2017, 01:56:13 PM
Quote from: 1 on December 08, 2017, 09:04:15 AM
Quote from: formulanone on December 08, 2017, 07:30:49 AM
QuoteDecember 8, 2012: Road signage with Roman Numerals.
Typo, wishful thinking, a joke I'm missing, or something else?
You’d make a great editor
How did that even happen, though? The 2 key is nowhere near the 7 key.
It’s becavse I left off the V.
Quote from: formulanone on December 08, 2017, 03:55:08 PM
Quote from: kphoger on December 08, 2017, 02:45:39 PM
Quote from: formulanone on December 08, 2017, 01:56:13 PM
Quote from: 1 on December 08, 2017, 09:04:15 AM
Quote from: formulanone on December 08, 2017, 07:30:49 AM
QuoteDecember 8, 2012: Road signage with Roman Numerals.
Typo, wishful thinking, a joke I'm missing, or something else?
You'd make a great editor
How did that even happen, though? The 2 key is nowhere near the 7 key.
It's becavce I left off the V.
:bigass:
QuoteDecember 8, 2017: Road signage with Roman Numerals.
Lots of examples in Spain, (https://www.google.es/maps/@41.3067513,-1.9282679,3a,28.3y,70.54h,103.77t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sEslQXVAk_aiZXYRyaDb-XQ!2e0!7i13312!8i6656) as the six main roads from Madrid used Roman Numerals. Too bad they are now changing them to "regular" numerals...
QuoteDecember 11, 2017: Signs with three different background colors.
Example sign on the right (on WB I-235 in Des Moines):
(https://i.imgur.com/hbi52KN.jpg)
QuoteDecember 11, 2017: Signs with three different background colors.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4576/23888633927_ced14cdb9e_z_d.jpg)
Black, Blue, White at Boyce, LA
QuoteDecember 12, 2017: Alabama special election today! Post road signs with "Doug", "Jones", "Roy", and/or "Moore".
QuoteDecember 12, 2017: Alabama special election today! Post road signs with "Doug", "Jones", "Roy", and/or "Moore".
I have to assume Douglas counts for Doug... right?
(https://i.imgur.com/XkeWQNK.jpg)
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-R-2e1fgGaH8/WJWRub_NJCI/AAAAAAAAKB0/E34Trb3c3tI3By8AeOoJIH-awPuzow35wCLcB/s640/Eleventh%2BDoctor%2Bdoctor%2Bwho%2Bfacepalm%2Bmatt%2Bsmith.jpg)
Quote from: US71 on December 12, 2017, 11:41:33 AM
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-R-2e1fgGaH8/WJWRub_NJCI/AAAAAAAAKB0/E34Trb3c3tI3By8AeOoJIH-awPuzow35wCLcB/s640/Eleventh%2BDoctor%2Bdoctor%2Bwho%2Bfacepalm%2Bmatt%2Bsmith.jpg)
Was that aimed at me?
(https://s3.amazonaws.com/gs-waymarking-images/c4de5a00-7b43-4ab8-8702-56cd02bbeaf0_l.jpg)
And the other side with a traditional road sign:
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2817/9703862877_1d46fff165_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/fMuQmD)Welcome to Douglas County Sign (Douglas County, Oregon) (https://flic.kr/p/fMuQmD) by courthouselover (https://www.flickr.com/photos/courthouselover/), on Flickr
QuoteDecember 12, 2017: Alabama special election today! Post road signs with "Doug", "Jones", "Roy", and/or "Moore".
Because in Trump's America, bolstering the success of pedophiles isn't just accepted, it's encouraged.
Douglas Street in Joliet, IL
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4575/23887355817_84a089d375_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/CoQWEn)
2017-11-30_04-33-15 (https://flic.kr/p/CoQWEn) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote from: 1 on December 12, 2017, 11:15:26 AM
QuoteDecember 12, 2017: Alabama special election today! Post road signs with "Doug", "Jones", "Roy", and/or "Moore".
from Eric Stuve
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3087/3081449942_4c119855b4_z.jpg?zz=1)
QuoteDecember 12, 2017: Alabama special election today! Post road signs with "Doug", "Jones", "Roy", and/or "Moore".
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5723/30929840200_b4e818aafb_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/P8avUU)
And because I won't do anything at all to support Roy Moore, here's a
Douglas DC-3 with a road sign in the background:
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2879/10600881483_eafd4e452c_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/h9LhJF)
Finally, this is from Alabama and it's over 18:
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5668/30993799956_e11518d695_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PdPjVj)
December 12, 2017: Alabama special election today! Post road signs with "Doug", "Jones", "Roy", and/or "Moore".
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.millenniumhwy.net%2F2008_Raleigh_meet%2FImages%2F271.jpg&hash=1053bd9d4469922aa1a9b5d5f584ad791437c613)
QuoteDecember 12, 2017: Alabama special election today! Post road signs with "Doug", "Jones", "Roy", and/or "Moore".
Roy Rogers Drive, in Victorville CA:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FRoyRogersDr-VictorvilleCA-DSC_7105.jpg&hash=6d8297521a92f499db1174df7858411d7b1987d3)
And Roy, Montana:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FRoyMT%2BMalta-DSC_0346.jpg&hash=b860abbd4a8caa7be9e0da2b66a421d3cade3fb4)
Quote from: oscar on December 12, 2017, 09:52:59 PM
QuoteDecember 12, 2017: Alabama special election today! Post road signs with "Doug", "Jones", "Roy", and/or "Moore".
Roy Rogers Drive, in Victorville CA:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FRoyRogersDr-VictorvilleCA-DSC_7105.jpg&hash=6d8297521a92f499db1174df7858411d7b1987d3)
Careful that doesn't Trigger someone ;)
QuoteDecember 12, 2017: Alabama special election today! Post road signs with "Doug", "Jones", "Roy", and/or "Moore".
Douglas AZ
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fdouglas.jpg&hash=d585bfeb45dfc86ca62178ed59d5a8f68c8c6b44)
Quote from: US71 on December 13, 2017, 12:29:31 AM
Quote from: oscar on December 12, 2017, 09:52:59 PM
QuoteDecember 12, 2017: Alabama special election today! Post road signs with "Doug", "Jones", "Roy", and/or "Moore".
Roy Rogers Drive, in Victorville CA:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FRoyRogersDr-VictorvilleCA-DSC_7105.jpg&hash=6d8297521a92f499db1174df7858411d7b1987d3)
Careful that doesn't Trigger someone ;)
Their Golden Chicken Sandwich is pretty good, too.
QuoteDecember 12, 2017: Alabama special election today! Post road signs with "Doug", "Jones", "Roy", and/or "Moore".
Douglaston Parkway:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcoastroads.com%2Fstates%2Fny%2Fnyinter%2Fi495%2Ffullsize%2F495w32_1.jpg&hash=65ed62887be13dfe9442878072c20f7f9318141a)
Jones Beach:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcoastroads.com%2Fstates%2Fny%2Fnypark%2Fnorthern%2Ffullsize%2Fnspe31_01.jpg&hash=56e1041f0979ea34f1e50cae70fabaaeefe84f09)
Continuing the election theme,
QuoteDec 13, 1017 ====> With net neutrality being the big vote tomorrow, post a picture with "net", "neutral", "cell", "phone", or "internet"
I thought i had a picture of Tele
phone Rd, apparently not. GSV will have to do.
https://goo.gl/maps/CbicAYUMAsE2
QuoteDec 13, 1017 ====> With net neutrality being the big vote tomorrow, post a picture with "net", "neutral", "cell", "phone", or "internet"
Today is the 13th, dude.
Netcong
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1543/25414710033_eeb447b6b6_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EHP2RK)
IMG_1906 (https://flic.kr/p/EHP2RK) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote from: paulthemapguy on December 13, 2017, 10:32:54 AM
QuoteDec 13, 1017 ====> With net neutrality being the big vote tomorrow, post a picture with "net", "neutral", "cell", "phone", or "internet"
This may be a stretch but it is posted at PDX airport:
(https://s3-media4.fl.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/VVGTS7L4Afo1X9e5q_VwTw/180s.jpg)
If challenged I will delete it.
Quote from: dgolub on December 13, 2017, 09:51:39 AM
QuoteDecember 12, 2017: Alabama special election today! Post road signs with "Doug", "Jones", "Roy", and/or "Moore".
Today's the 13th...
I'm a little confused on how the challenges come up. Can anyone on the forum come up with a challenge or is that up to the challenge creator?
Quote from: Hurricane Rex on December 14, 2017, 03:00:05 AM
I'm a little confused on how the challenges come up. Can anyone on the forum come up with a challenge or is that up to the challenge creator?
If nobody has posted it for that day, anyone can create one. You can create one right now if you want, as there is no December 14 challenge yet.
Im going to let someone else create the chalange, as i cannot think of a good one.
This is my first challenge issued.
QuoteDecember 14, 2017: Tiny route numbers. Physically small, that is, not just a low number.
(https://i.imgur.com/ajRqTN1.jpg)
QuoteDecember 14, 2017: Tiny route numbers. Physically small, that is, not just a low number.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8037/29185568324_cd97d80804_z_d.jpg)
Arlington, TN
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2638/3783104449_e51aef4d8a_z_d.jpg)
Baton Rouge, LA
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3544/3787302540_a0c0c41034_z_d.jpg)
Dumas, AR
QuoteDecember 14, 2017: Tiny route numbers. Physically small, that is, not just a low number.
Iowa thinks it can replace a single route shield with two little ones in the same space. They aren't tiny per ce, but they are abysmally small for anything on a BGS. They're really hard to read.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4254/35661109215_3c08ff1bea_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WkfvmB)
IA-US218-US34NS (https://flic.kr/p/WkfvmB) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteDecember 14, 2017: Tiny route numbers. Physically small, that is, not just a low number.
Tiny I-84 shield on the milepost. Also a sign goof where NY 17 is erroneously signed as US 17:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcoastroads.com%2Fstates%2Fny%2Fnyinter%2Fi84%2Ffullsize%2F84w04_11.jpg&hash=2e6ce7a2e87c45d3b280d03766da9b0f1e88f08f)
QuoteDecember 14, 2017: Tiny route numbers. Physically small, that is, not just a low number.
Falls Church, VA often includes mini-route markers like this one, on street blades for the numbered highways passing through the city.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FWashingtonStN-with-miniroutemarker-FallsChurch-DSC_4011.jpg&hash=8d8795ffa9a59a4a1a52e0d586e3a88eb9d6984c)
Quote from: paulthemapguy on December 14, 2017, 02:13:52 PM
QuoteDecember 14, 2017: Tiny route numbers. Physically small, that is, not just a low number.
Iowa thinks it can replace a single route shield with two little ones in the same space. They aren't tiny per ce, but they are abysmally small for anything on a BGS. They're really hard to read.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4254/35661109215_3c08ff1bea_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WkfvmB)
IA-US218-US34NS (https://flic.kr/p/WkfvmB) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Also, the exit tab is mounted on the wrong side.
QuoteDecember 14, 2017: Tiny route numbers. Physically small, that is, not just a low number.
These tiny markers on US-65/69 in Indianola, Iowa. I think this was a mile marker at one point (there's one going the other way, too), but that doesn't explain why both routes are on the post. :confused:
(https://i.imgur.com/TW0SRgu.jpg)
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on December 14, 2017, 10:39:01 PM
QuoteDecember 14, 2017: Tiny route numbers. Physically small, that is, not just a low number.
These tiny markers on US-65/69 in Indianola, Iowa. I think this was a mile marker at one point (there's one going the other way, too), but that doesn't explain why both routes are on the post. :confused:
(https://i.imgur.com/TW0SRgu.jpg)
How did I miss those when I was passing through?
BTW: US 65 is used for the mileage on the duplex.
Quote from: US71 on December 14, 2017, 10:51:00 PM
How did I miss those when I was passing through?
BTW: US 65 is used for the mileage on the duplex.
To be fair, those things are something like 6x6", so they're probably not too difficult to miss cruising at the speed limit. And to add, last time I was in Indianola (about a month ago? something like that) they were still there. (That picture is from October 2016.)
And you are right, US-65's miles are used for the concurrency. Most of the mileposts along there do have the tiny US-65 markers above them, but curiously, the one you can see in the background of my picture does not. It's a mystery wrapped in an enigma, I tell you.
QuoteDecember 16, 2017: Post a picture of a carriageway that has been remove from service
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FON%2FQEW_images%2FQEW_cl_122-9_FEB_Nov17_forum.jpg&hash=97b60453cd80dbc5dc95bad88e33bae4969766ea)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/ON/QEW_images/QEW_cl_122-9_FEB_Nov17_24x16.jpg
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FON%2Fhwy_401_images%2FHurontario%2F2012%2F07-Jul%2F401_cl_342_west_WBE_Jul30-12_lg.jpg&hash=7aeaa9f748a91d42a89897c469c79f87fe205a12)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/ON/hwy_401_images/Hurontario/2012/07-Jul/401_cl_342_west_WBE_Jul30-12_24x16.jpg
QuoteDecember 16, 2017: Post a picture of a carriageway that has been removed from service
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2552/3690432279_10c2f1874d_z_d.jpg)
Old I-44 near Catoosa, OK
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7146/6539037673_b723644111_z_d.jpg)
Old I-44 near Doolittle, MO
QuoteDecember 16, 2017: Post a picture of a carriageway that has been removed from service
Northwest of Madrid in May 2013 but I no longer remember the exact location.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fabandon1.jpg&hash=11a1e51eb8d6639a9e317249c11c6c11bd8d50cb)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fabandon2.jpg&hash=c51dcd3f042d795f76851a7673bf44065e3562df)
QuoteDecember 16, 2017: Post a picture of a carriageway that has been removed from service.
Old southbound lanes in the middle of I-35 just south of Ames, Iowa. July 21, 2017.
(https://i.imgur.com/oHjWB41.jpg)
QuoteDecember 16, 2017: Post a picture of a carriageway that has been removed from service.
Old Route 66 just south of Litchfield, IL:
(https://imgur.com/uuDzYQB)
Quote from: csw on December 16, 2017, 10:35:52 PM
QuoteDecember 16, 2017: Post a picture of a carriageway that has been removed from service.
Old Route 66 just south of Litchfield, IL:
(https://i.imgur.com/uuDzYQB.jpg)
Fixed that for you. ;-)
QuoteDecember 16, 2017: Post a picture of a carriageway that has been removed from service.
11:11 my local time.
(https://vintageportland.files.wordpress.com/2015/11/1965-c_harbor-dr-close-up-taken-from-the-burnside-bridge_a2004-002-6748.jpg)
Harbor Drive Portland. Was a freeway until I-405 was built.
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December 17, 2017: The ski season is off to a great start in the northeastern U.S. Post pictures of signs that include references to ski areas.
Salt Lake City at the base of Little Cottonwood Canyon. January 20, 2006.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20060120%2Fendut209.jpg&hash=fead7118fa5490b8401bec02a0c597a7a6829197)
I-70 in Colorado, Copper Mountain in the background of the Copper Mountain sign. March 5, 2013.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fcolorado-20130303-10%2F05%2FDSCF0392-640.jpg&hash=15eb21a9671c5e0c32ef7b625de457bfca646ec0)
I-84 in Utah. November 14, 2016.
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Quote
December 17, 2017: The ski season is off to a great start in the northeastern U.S. Post pictures of signs that include references to ski areas.
Sign for Spirit Mountain on I-35 heading south out of Duluth.
(https://i.imgur.com/Q0czWxo.jpg)
Quote
December 17, 2017: The ski season is off to a great start in the northeastern U.S. Post pictures of signs that include references to ski areas.
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QuoteDecember 17, 2017: The ski season is off to a great start in the northeastern U.S. Post pictures of signs that include references to ski areas.
There's no better skiing area than the Alps :colorful:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fski.jpg&hash=c0e2e6576a69aad870836507aab54c6b9a12cb4a)
Quote from: Truvelo on December 17, 2017, 10:30:59 AM
QuoteDecember 17, 2017: The ski season is off to a great start in the northeastern U.S. Post pictures of signs that include references to ski areas.
There's no better skiing area than the Alps :colorful:
My one ski day in the Alps was pretty excellent. On the road to Stubai Glacier in Austria. February 14, 2007.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20070214%2Fgletscherbahn.jpg&hash=9788f27bfaf63b5de10a60148a0eace1254b590f)
QuoteDecember 17, 2017: The ski season is off to a great start in the northeastern U.S. Post pictures of signs that include references to ski areas.
(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRLruPKBNg5m5-Om3ZQKZOu_SLvQQ9eiUMkEHvZ3_Y1BpcBckRiGg)
Not exactly a road sign but it is a forest service sign.
11:51 pm local time
Quote
December 18th, 2017Today is the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Newberg-Dundee bypass. Post pictures of people/bikes on roads not open.
Sorry if this is too tough.
12:07am local time when posting
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.newbergoregon.gov%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fstyles%2Fgallery500%2Fpublic%2Fimageattachments%2Fadministration%2Fpage%2F13701%2Fplay_on_bypass_photo.jpg%3Fitok%3Ds8UTM5dK&hash=577929339289ca84c00573e8f46805454e0ebfd4)
From play on the bypass last September.
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December 18th, 2017: Today is the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Newberg-Dundee bypass. Post pictures of people/bikes on roads not open.
In a similar vein, here's a picture of the dedication ceremony for the new St. Croix River crossing near Stillwater, MN, which was on August 2nd:
(https://i.imgur.com/8Ox9I2O.jpg)
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December 18th, 2017: Today is the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Newberg-Dundee bypass. Post pictures of people/bikes on roads not open.
Us hanging out on the unopened section of Corridor H (US 219) at the 2016 Corridor H Road Meet:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcoastroads.com%2Fstates%2Fwv%2Fwvstate%2Fus219%2Ffullsize%2F219m0001.jpg&hash=c933c184956f1a897c95155a5089fcc8b17110f1)
QuoteDecember 18th, 2017: Today is the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Newberg-Dundee bypass. Post pictures of people/bikes on roads not open.
QuoteNovember 4, 2017: A photo of a road taken during construction before it had opened to traffic.
We kinda did this one already, but I guess it's not EXACTLY the same as the previous challenge.
Quote
December 18th, 2017: . Post pictures of people/bikes on roads not open.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/749/21769328455_00a6f99315_z_d.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/744/21582444049_b2fc0c9fa0_z_d.jpg)
AR 549 Ribbon Cutting Barling, AR July 2015
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(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8126/8700772672_851acaa46a_z_d.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8276/8700771400_b746d6175b_z_d.jpg)
AR 549 Ribbon Cutting Texarkana, AR April 2013
Quote
December 18th, 2017: . Post pictures of people/bikes on roads not open.
Maybe this doesn't count because the road is open the rest of the year, but here's Mrs. wanderer at the Labor Day 2005 Mackinac Bridge walk.
(https://i.imgur.com/nfGjOFX.jpg)
QuoteDecember 19, 2017: At many colleges and universities, it's the season for grading (for instructors) and getting grades (for students). Post pictures about grades.
US 129 in North Carolina. July 9, 2008.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20080709%2Ftruckadv.jpg&hash=6554fa6749f4a3d4e23e93634feebcbfe51d38a5)
I-70 in Colorado. March 6, 2013.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20130306%2Ffooled.jpg&hash=f2ef7485df357898cb06f08b3308e24d4c85a7c4)
Utah 261 warning of the Moki Dugway ahead. September 26, 2003.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20030926%2F10pct.jpg&hash=532acdce24037a5c2a3c43e614c46a5157014e54)
QuoteDecember 19, 2017: At many colleges and universities, it's the season for grading (for instructors) and getting grades (for students). Post pictures about grades.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4070/5080967157_5fa2ab17a0_z_d.jpg)
AR 7 near Ola, AR
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2770/4232262761_12a73b1978_z_d.jpg)
AR 23 north of Cass, AR
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3266/3204445644_c8d1d83398_z_d.jpg?zz=1)
AR 7 south of Jasper, AR
At the top of the narrow paved road descending, from the west end of HI 240, into the Waipio Valley on Hawaii's Big Island:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hawaiihighways.com%2Fwaipio-grade-warning.jpg&hash=f9ff8a3f4552207c677969b89c6f499c186b45ad)
Two other signs there restrict the road to 4x4 vehicles (AWD isn't good enough). You have to use first gear, low range to descend the three-quarter-mile-long grade without burning up your brakes, and also to climb back out of the valley.
QuoteDecember 19, 2017: At many colleges and universities, it's the season for grading (for instructors) and getting grades (for students). Post pictures about grades.
I-17 south of Flagstaff are signs warning of the descent towards Phoenix.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fgrade1.jpg&hash=f513bb438e082d23b37a3b74015fbcb1621c6732)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fgrade2.jpg&hash=c45c655713c74906d471122246aa306eb3b2f8d0)
QuoteDecember 19, 2017: At many colleges and universities, it's the season for grading (for instructors) and getting grades (for students). Post pictures about grades.
On I-24 EB in Monteagle, TN
(https://i.imgur.com/Wn0SaLtl.jpg)
QuoteDecember 19, 2017: At many colleges and universities, it's the season for grading (for instructors) and getting grades (for students). Post pictures about grades.
I therefore submit the Spanish standards for steep grades, both ascent...
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f2/Spain_traffic_signal_p16b.svg/218px-Spain_traffic_signal_p16b.svg.png)
... and descent.
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/da/Spain_traffic_signal_p16a.svg/218px-Spain_traffic_signal_p16a.svg.png)
QuoteDecember 19, 2017: At many colleges and universities, it's the season for grading (for instructors) and getting grades (for students). Post pictures about grades.
Should we also post images of grades
on a curve? ;-)
I-64 in West Virginia:
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2875/33832261886_4cb011b22b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TxDbL7)
I-10 near Kerrville, Texas:
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/632/21234044658_50702df3d9_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ymo2Gf)
QuoteDecember 19, 2017: At many colleges and universities, it's the season for grading (for instructors) and getting grades (for students). Post pictures about grades.
Corridor H (US 48) eastbound in West Virginia
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcoastroads.com%2Fstates%2Fwv%2Fwvstate%2Fus48%2Ffullsize%2F48e00017.jpg&hash=6815ab31048b63e412e72518572ecc4c28d59c13)
QuoteDecember 19, 2017: At many colleges and universities, it's the season for grading (for instructors) and getting grades (for students). Post pictures about grades.
For all the times I've driven I-75 in SWFL, I never took a picture of the "Tuckers Grade" exit..
Meanwhile, I'll add in this from California 267 approaching Lake Tahoe. November 17, 2007.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20071117%2Fsteep.jpg&hash=c5965f5fdec0546d590a123c240e19e88f4bc475)
And Massachusetts 57 in the southern Berkshires. April 17, 2010.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20100417%2Fsteep.jpg&hash=0da080c437fc90aeb2db917b64fbef13aac306cb)
December 20, 2017
Post pictures of non toll US freeways which are not Interstates, US highways, or State Highways.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3873/14839344900_b907c06d23_b.jpg)
Picture by Raymond Yu
Raymond Yu... How did he photoshop this photo (like he always does)? Remove the left exit tab?
Quote from: 1 on December 20, 2017, 07:57:31 PM
Raymond Yu... How did he photoshop this photo (like he always does)? Remove the left exit tab?
It's not Photoshopped: https://goo.gl/maps/V9YxVzRMWcL2
The Johansen Expressway along the north side of Fairbanks AK. Like most roads of any importance in Alaska, it's state-maintained, but it doesn't have a route number. At least when I was last in the main part of Alaska in 2012, it was the only freeway in the state with exit numbers.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FJohansenExpy-CollegeRd-exit_DSC5067.jpg&hash=0a935c6788c1851341c4636913c037c9faa16654)
December 20, 2017
Post pictures of non toll US freeways which are not Interstates, US highways, or State Highways.
11:56 local time
(https://www.aaroads.com/west/oregon999/delta_hwy_nb_exit_002a_02.jpg)
Delta Highway in Eugene, OR
QuoteDecember 21, 2017: Today is the winter solstice, at 11:28 AM EST. Post road signs containing the word "winter", "snow", "ice", or a related word.
If someone could post
at 11:28 EST, that would be awesome!
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4433/35648264544_0424371cf8_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Wj7F5L)Robert Frost Farm sign (https://flic.kr/p/Wj7F5L) by Robert Frost (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hotdogpi/), on Flickr
Robert
Frost Farm, Derry, NH. Yes, this is a road sign. (This is my own photo.)
QuoteDecember 21, 2017: Today is the winter solstice, at 11:28 AM EST. Post road signs containing the word "winter", "snow", "ice", or a related word.
A really common example from me. I've seen these things everywhere.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fice.jpg&hash=b624ad82dcbf2d242d68a7e19471ccdfd92a8012)
QuoteDecember 21, 2017: Today is the winter solstice, at 11:28 AM EST. Post road signs containing the word "winter", "snow", "ice", or a related word.
Pre I-22 US 78 in Alabama. July 2, 2012.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20120702%2Fmayice.jpg&hash=e4acd4fc16de8324a13bc8a4d37dfc4f9ad7ec33)
US 4 near Grafton, New Hampshire. January 16, 2003.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20030116%2Ffrostheaves.jpg&hash=5697d491d7edbb04f2b45ded9d29dcd32a2314f4)
I-81 in Maryland is a Snow Emergency Route. December 26, 2010.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20101226%2Fsouthi81snow.jpg&hash=4d8bbb84c7dcdc552ddb8ab26f7feb47766f15da)
QuoteDecember 21, 2017: Today is the winter solstice, at 11:28 AM EST. Post road signs containing the word "winter", "snow", "ice", or a related word.
Snow Rd. in Shafter CA (in California's Central Valley, an area not known for snow):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FSnowRd-ShafterCA-DSC_7196.jpg&hash=f14ce2670c76bb251d49db2c4f98c5ba61148426)
Also, this warning sign at the entrance for the winter road to Norman Wells, at the end of NT 1 in Wrigley:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2Fnorman-wells-winter-road-entrance-_DSC1796.jpg&hash=031fe0ef53709c59cfd655b4063a61390cdff44a)
QuoteDecember 21, 2017: Today is the winter solstice, at 11:28 AM EST. Post road signs containing the word "winter", "snow", "ice", or a related word.
Winterset, IA on I-80
(https://i.imgur.com/Aj8ZJeB.jpg)
QuoteDecember 21, 2017: Today is the winter solstice, at 11:28 AM EST. Post road signs containing the word "winter", "snow", "ice", or a related word.
US 17 in Florida. June 28, 2008.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20080628%2Fwinterhaven.jpg&hash=015c07aa96848fdc20d3fdcc3a69257ccc17ba36)
Utah 210 in Little Cottonwood Canyon. January 20, 2006.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20060120%2Fmaybird.jpg&hash=0870a870071673f2daae6e94063feb85848a8781)
No "May Be Icy" here, California 88/89 is simply "Icy". January 16, 2002.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20020116%2Ficy.jpg&hash=785a9e89c25f4357d701fe5a62d6ab95561b3ed4)
QuoteDecember 21, 2017: Today is the winter solstice, at 11:28 AM EST. Post road signs containing the word "winter", "snow", "ice", or a related word.
Northern Boulevard (NY 25A) eastbound at
Cold Spring Road:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcoastroads.com%2Fstates%2Fny%2Fnystate%2Fny25a%2Ffullsize%2F25ae0155.jpg&hash=c5bc84624f4b3f2abae456a31af3f7a348bc8a17)
QuoteDecember 21, 2017: Today is the winter solstice, at 11:28 AM EST. Post road signs containing the word "winter", "snow", "ice", or a related word.
CA 2 in Angeles National Forest:
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5581/14137079118_3a645012ab_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nxfe6q)
I-694:
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8342/29809073316_311efc5d56_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Mq8hXW)
^^Does that count? I could use a photo of Spiceland or Priceville for example.
Quote from: Truvelo on December 21, 2017, 11:53:16 AM
^^Does that count? I could use a photo of Spiceland or Priceville for example.
No.
Quote from: 1 on December 21, 2017, 12:16:48 PM
Quote from: Truvelo on December 21, 2017, 11:53:16 AM
^^Does that count? I could use a photo of Spiceland or Priceville for example.
No.
Did it ever occur to you that your extreme pendantry might come back to haunt you?
If Flickr will fix itself, I may have a couple photos.
QuoteDecember 21, 2017: Today is the winter solstice, at 5:28 PM CET. Post road signs containing the word "winter", "snow", "ice", or a related word.
Fixed for me :sombrero:. However I'm playing using my forum customary time (six hours behind). In Europe signs other than big color ones are mostly wordless so we can recognize them even in countries with a very different language. Here is what we use for snow:
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c2/Spain_traffic_signal_p34.svg/218px-Spain_traffic_signal_p34.svg.png)
QuoteDecember 21, 2017: Today is the winter solstice, at 11:28 AM EST. Post road signs containing the word "winter", "snow", "ice", or a related word.
Finally got Flickr to work on a different browser.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4119/4808784787_d69f2ddaf2_z_d.jpg)
Old US 50 Lebo,KS
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7300/15811620513_633936d883_z_d.jpg)
Does Ice Cream count? Old US 71 Saginaw, MO :bigass:
QuoteDecember 21, 2017: Today is the winter solstice, at 5:28 PM CET. Post road signs containing the word "winter", "snow", "ice", or a related word.
"ice"
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4578/38146918914_4d52bfe3f8_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/217UVYw)
WI-US51-US8N (https://flic.kr/p/217UVYw) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteDecember 22, 2017: Post guide signs showing city or street names where the first two letters are the same, as in "Aaron," "Lloyd," etc.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4553/27218257349_49c4fdd9cd_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HtbFD8)
IMG_1689 (https://flic.kr/p/HtbFD8) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteDecember 22, 2017: Post guide signs showing city or street names where the first two letters are the same, as in "Aaron," "Lloyd," etc.
This is easy if you live in Wales where virtually every village starts with Llan...
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fllan.jpg&hash=28ad913c2fd80972af3ab27070d1ed0b3e5b4850)
QuoteDecember 22, 2017: Post guide signs showing city or street names where the first two letters are the same, as in "Aaron," "Lloyd," etc.
Here's a Lloydminster on TCH 16 in Saskatchewan. June 20, 2001.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20010610%2Ftc16sk4.jpg&hash=aafe4f5db17715aca7dba94398a731f645160eeb)
I don't know who Lloyd Noland is/was, but he has a parkway in Alabama. March 30, 2014.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20140330%2Fexit119a.jpg&hash=32a95878a2a0c4eab6b09ae16094c3c14c9d5682)
And then there's Ooltewah, Tennessee. June 28, 2014.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20140628%2Fexit11.jpg&hash=a9ac24a6f75c3bac54a5582f8135a9b526af1d24)
Quote from: paulthemapguy on December 22, 2017, 11:24:53 AM
QuoteDecember 22, 2017: Post guide signs showing city or street names where the first two letters are the same, as in "Aaron," "Lloyd," etc.
Oowah Lake, in the La Sal Mountains east of Moab. Home to the campground I had
planned to stay at with my family this past summer, until car repairs kept us from entering Utah at all.
(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LGjUEiHdTSY/WDBZRapwPsI/AAAAAAAApfM/0KJrzV_yIe0XIaEyXKZz0w9FjjIZQX0qwCLcB/s1600/Boren%2BMesa%2B041.JPG)
QuoteDecember 22, 2017: Post guide signs showing city or street names where the first two letters are the same, as in "Aaron," "Lloyd," etc.
The Lloyd Expressway cuts through downtown Evansville, signed as IN 62 and IN 66.
(https://i.imgur.com/x5xY6pw.jpg)
QuoteDecember 22, 2017: Post guide signs showing city or street names where the first two letters are the same, as in "Aaron," "Lloyd," etc.
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/42/82/38/4282386a82d52857815fb7841fe2d0c9.jpg)
Oolagah, OK
Courtesy Google
QuoteDecember 26th: Post mainline routes that end at a business route.
South Haven, MI:
(https://i.imgur.com/gx6dVkc.jpg)
Sault Ste. Marie, MI (the shield should indicate that it's a spur, not a loop):
(https://i.imgur.com/WAyaXcg.jpg)
QuoteDecember 26th, 2017: Post mainline routes that end at a business route.
US 271 (https://www.google.com/maps/@35.3293729,-94.4216394,3a,49y,6.21h,75t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sCUmTsYLCdA5GEAGMDv_HeA!2e0!7i13312!8i6656) ends at US 71B in Fort Smith, AR
QuoteDecember 26th, 2017: Post mainline routes that end at a business route.
US 501 ends at US 17 Business in Myrtle Beach, SC.
(https://www.usends.com/uploads/7/5/0/3/75032313/807807199_orig.jpg)
Photo from usends.com (https://www.usends.com/501.html)
QuoteDecember 29, 2017: Post interstates that end at county routes.
:colorful: Today is Monthly Recap day! :colorful: All Challenges since 11/29 are re-opened until the end of this month, including new Challenges posted on 12/30 and 12/31.
iPhone
QuoteDecember 21, 2017: Today is the winter solstice, at 11:28 AM EST. Post road signs containing the word "winter", "snow", "ice", or a related word.
Recapping a few wintry ones.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fwinter1.jpg&hash=2e42ea7c28b737aa06da22cd666660f5bb852bd8)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fwinter2.jpg&hash=4b46444bf82739337c1689c3b675b725971e0997)
QuoteDecember 14, 2017: Tiny route numbers. Physically small, that is, not just a low number.
I remembered this picture just a little too late to post on the day of the challenge, so I'll post it now:
(https://i.imgur.com/OreliVf.jpg)
A tiny "US-163" marker above MM 2 EB on IA-163/E University Ave in Des Moines.
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on December 29, 2017, 06:50:44 PM
QuoteDecember 14, 2017: Tiny route numbers. Physically small, that is, not just a low number.
I remembered this picture just a little too late to post on the day of the challenge, so I'll post it now:
(https://i.imgur.com/OreliVf.jpg)
A tiny "US-163" marker above MM 2 EB on IA-163/E University Ave in Des Moines.
The irony would be that IA-163 actually replaced US-163 in 1937.
QuoteDecember 14, 2017: Tiny route numbers. Physically small, that is, not just a low number.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3043/2889158303_95dbb237f5_z_d.jpg)
I forgot to post this one from Kansas City, MO
Quote from: Hurricane Rex on December 14, 2017, 03:00:05 AM
I'm a little confused on how the challenges come up. Can anyone on the forum come up with a challenge or is that up to the challenge creator?
I am severely late replying to this, but basically, anyone can create a challenge, and they can do so on any day
except the day every month that is dedicated to the monthly recap (which is typically two days or so before the last day of that month). Every once in a while, there will be a day that doesn't have a challenge, because no one posted one for that day (but usually someone will be able to come up with one for it afterward, which is usually included in the next monthly recap. The first person to suggest a challenge for a day (except for the monthly recap devotion day, as stated above) makes the challenge for that day (unless it is declared invalid for some reason, such as being a duplicate challenge, or something else). I have the habit of - every once in a while, when I make a challenge for a day - posting right around 12:00 A.M. so that I don't go through all the trouble of making the challenge and the post to no avail for that day. This caused me a little bit of embarrassment when I accidentally, unknowingly did this on a daily recap day for that month, so always know what day you're looking at if you decide to post a challenge. :) :-D
That's basically how it works, but other people can continue to elaborate on it if necessary, though this question is now ages old - I just hadn't gotten the chance to reply to it until now. X-(
Quote from: adventurernumber1 on December 30, 2017, 03:57:15 PM
Quote from: Hurricane Rex on December 14, 2017, 03:00:05 AM
I'm a little confused on how the challenges come up. Can anyone on the forum come up with a challenge or is that up to the challenge creator?
I am severely late replying to this, but basically, a lot of words yes.
That wasn't basic at all, so I fixed it for you. ;-)
I just found out about the "monthly recap" rule, which lets me backtrack to some challenges I missed.
QuoteDecember 2, 2017: Pictures of route markers for routes along unpaved roads.
I have lots of these from Alaska and Canada's Arctic territories.
YT 9, just east of the U.S. border:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FYT9-marker_DSC5477.jpg&hash=4d395e62068ccc8c6dfab0b947d3f1533f93edf2)
AK 11, well north of the Arctic Circle near the Slope Mountain Camp turnoff:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FAK11-marker-SB-mm305_DSC4573.jpg&hash=7eee870f9e04715c0853fc8adc197607c41a7aa9)
Another marker north of the Arctic Circle, this one from the Dempster Highway in the Northwest Territories:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FNT8-marker_DSC5889.jpg&hash=20a8a5473c8f3fa1cd14f882429f705f45172faf)
QuoteDec. 6, 2017
Challenge: Post road photos that contain no vehicles, signs, buildings, structures, or any other manmade objects other than the road itself.
The metal pipe segment is the only disqualifying feature, so I'll use my photo on hand rather than edit it out. This is from Yukon's Canol Road (YT 6) north of Ross River, a 288-mile round trip full of potholes, and one of the worst roads I've ever driven:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FCanol-Rd-narrow-stretch-N-of-Ross-River_DSC6858.jpg&hash=4b8202f22ee459c9bc3a1169cee6d509e901baad)
QuoteDecember 8, 2017: Road signage with Roman Numerals.
Autoroute Henri IV (Sainte-Foy QC):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FLaurierBoul-SteFoyQC-DSC_1153.jpg&hash=714d08f1f60bdcd38f658a1ba893f468ecec6d83)
Quote from: oscar on December 30, 2017, 07:13:20 PM
This is from Yukon's Canol Road (YT 6) north of Ross River, a 288-mile round trip full of potholes, and one of the worst roads I've ever driven
QuoteChallenge December 7 : Signs containing Pearl or Harbor (no gas signs)
Jim has Pearl Harbor covered, so I'll go with one of several Canadian roads/places including "Harbour".
Harbour Breton, on Newfoundland island:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FHarbour-Breton_DSC3437.jpg&hash=7421478ae533d604a1284a8726b1bf4c9cab7541)
Quote from: bassoon1986 on December 03, 2017, 09:12:38 PM
Dec 4: Post a picture of multiple same-type route shields where the larger digit is listed first (either top to bottom, or left to right)
I actually have one of these.
Taken earlier today.
(https://vgy.me/8XPnYu.png)
And I don't know if this counts either but I'll put this here too. (also taken earlier today)
(https://vgy.me/8rsrPt.png)
QuoteDecember 31, 2017: Post the one road-related picture you took yourself in 2017 that highlights your top travel experience of the year.
For me, it has to be something eclipse-related, so I'll go with the welcome sign to the city where we saw the spectacular show. This is on US 34 entering Grand Island, Nebraska, taken a few hours before the eclipse on August 21.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Feclipse-20170814-23%2F21%2FDSCF0094-800.jpg&hash=459872f90a358827a51e453cafe5d8638cf8d09f)
Quote from: kphoger on December 30, 2017, 06:18:30 PM
Quote from: adventurernumber1 on December 30, 2017, 03:57:15 PM
Quote from: Hurricane Rex on December 14, 2017, 03:00:05 AM
I'm a little confused on how the challenges come up. Can anyone on the forum come up with a challenge or is that up to the challenge creator?
I am severely late replying to this, but basically, a lot of words yes.
That wasn't basic at all, so I fixed it for you. ;-)
You're right! :-D
That was a poor choice of wording on my part. :clap: :rofl:
QuoteDecember 31, 2017: Post the one road-related picture you took yourself in 2017 that highlights your top travel experience of the year.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4498/23827903278_11e19e0800_z_d.jpg)
International Falls, MN Second time in Minnesota, first time to the Canadian Border.
I drove here after the Twin Cities Road Meet, then drove home trying to track as many old alignments of US 71 as I could.
QuoteDecember 31, 2017: Post the one road-related picture you took yourself in 2017 that highlights your top travel experience of the year.
This was, by far, the largest trip I took in 2017, and the furthest I was from home. (The hills looked more impressive in person, trust me! :))
(https://i.imgur.com/mnKk09z.jpg)
QuoteDecember 31, 2017: Post the one road-related picture you took yourself in 2017 that highlights your top travel experience of the year.
This was my 49th state:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FON%2FOntroads%2FKansasSign_small.jpg&hash=5d48c428a30dcb6b982b1760a4e4d38b18cab7ed)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/ON/Ontroads/KansasSign.jpg
QuoteDecember 31, 2017: Post the one road-related picture you took yourself in 2017 that highlights your top travel experience of the year.
For me, it certainly has to be something from my time in Iceland back in August. Here's a look down a one-way street in ReykjavÃk with a pretty nice view down at the bottom:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fstreets%2Fisl%2Fnjalsgata.jpg&hash=c63763bddb71049e489506b21b01ce938f0065ff)
QuoteDecember 31, 2017: Post the one road-related picture you took yourself in 2017 that highlights your top travel experience of the year.
My best trip this year was two weeks in the Colorado Rockies. I could spend all day driving roads like this. Unfortunately BA lost my baggage on the flight home but I put the memory cards in the carry on so I saved all the dashcam footage.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Frockies.jpg&hash=6cc7b9c11c7e19878e2369bd829a4fe19b4c22df)
QuoteDecember 31, 2017: Post the one road-related picture you took yourself in 2017 that highlights your top travel experience of the year.
This could be "top" in more than one way, but certainly not as in "favorite."
Also, it was taken
of me by my wife, so I hope the challenge has some wiggle room.
This was at the
top of Monarch Pass on the Continental Divide, at the literal high point of our family vacation: 11,312 feet.
It was also the
top travel experience because it was figuratively all downhill from there. It was at this point that I realized I had not replaced the radiator overflow cap before leaving home and we were losing coolant. So there you see me, creating a makeshift cap out of a tee shirt and duct tape. The new cap I bought 43 miles later ended up being the wrong one, leaving our car with no pressure (unbeknownst to me at the time), and we overheated a few days later. Because of that, we never made it to Utah–where I had planned to see a dinosaur tracksite, hike at Arches National Park and Dead Horse Point State Park, swim beneath a waterfall, and visit a ghost town. We made to 1½ miles from the state line, at the top of John Brown Canyon, before turning around and heading to a mechanic in Grand Junction instead.
(https://i.imgur.com/cIzSt8a.png)
QuoteDecember 31, 2017: Post the one road-related picture you took yourself in 2017 that highlights your top travel experience of the year.
Finishing off West Virginia's primary system. (The curious case of WV 59 excepted...)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/gallery/21_31_12_17_3_39_25.jpeg)
Elevation-wise, the pinnacle of my travels this year was my hike to Lassen Peak, in Lassen Volcanic National Park. God, that was a difficult climb. You get 97% of the way to the top before you have to start scrambling/using your hands. This is a view looking down from the top.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4642/38706603694_0ddaae531c_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21YnsL7)
IMG_1250 (https://flic.kr/p/21YnsL7) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteDecember 2, 2017: Pictures of route markers for routes along unpaved roads.
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3947/34003826375_78ab7edb3f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TNNuUx)
QuoteDecember 14, 2017: Tiny route numbers. Physically small, that is, not just a low number.
I guess I'll go with both...Iowa's tiny route signs above the mile markers:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4596/24543572777_2ed3986e53_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DoQe6T)
(They're probably about 3 or 4 inches square.)
QuoteDecember 31: Post the one road-related picture you took yourself in 2017 that highlights your top travel experience of the year.
Finally got to spend two weeks (at work) in New Mexico; here's US 550 and the Sandia Mountains, between Santa Fe and Albuquerque:
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/380/32133362550_dffc3d287f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QXvTbf)
^ weeooooow. Nice shot.
QuoteDecember 31, 2017: Post the one road-related picture you took yourself in 2017 that highlights your top travel experience of the year.
Capped off the year by driving US-1 all the way to Key West. Here's a pic from the Seven Mile Bridge heading northbound:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwesj.org%2Fimg%2Fseven_mile_bridge.jpg&hash=2ac18dfa11f61fa9089bcaaf410347856e839da6)
QuoteDecember 31, 2017: Post the one road-related picture you took yourself in 2017 that highlights your top travel experience of the year.
New River Gorge Road Meet. As usual, Appalachia is awesome!
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcoastroads.com%2Fstates%2Fwv%2Fwvstate%2Fus19%2Ffullsize%2F19m00021.jpg&hash=403cbd061445bb283e78dcae0d5a000e9f8cfede)
QuoteDecember 16, 2017: Post a picture of a carriageway that has been removed from service.
Abandoned Pennsylvania Turnpike east of Breezewood:
(https://i.imgur.com/CIKkokM.jpg)
QuoteDecember 14, 2017: Tiny route numbers. Physically small, that is, not just a low number.
Colorado's E-470. I shot this photo in June 2006; don't know if the route markers are still like this:
(https://i.imgur.com/QVSigE9.jpg)
New year, so I'll come up with a new challenge - how about photos with stationary traffic in both directions. I suspect those living in certain parts of California may find this an easy challenge eh :colorful:
QuoteJanuary 1, 2018: Post a picture showing congestion in both directions
I'll start with three photos near me I've taken over the years.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fqueue1.jpg&hash=6ce44149c5a05cb91232baf26a059b181e0a6e08)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fqueue02.jpg&hash=fc3f5f59bf396de2e487fc94823e17f491ea9130)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fqueue3.jpg&hash=19396ff638480827d6aa0bf5dc7196182d38a5d2)
Quote
January 2, 2018 – Post a street sign that's something other than a blade or wall plaque.
Truck tire street sign
69th Street North, rural Sedgwick County, Kansas(https://i.imgur.com/zFOdMtU.png)
Quote
January 2, 2018 – Post a street sign that's something other than a blade or wall plaque.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2198/2303957812_243c825c80_z_d.jpg?zz=1)
How about a wooden shield?
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8726/28807328646_3fcc05235b_z_d.jpg)
Rusk, TX
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3196/2662957832_9ff17ef922_d.jpg)
Litchfield, MO
Quote
January 2, 2018 – Post a street sign that's something other than a blade or wall plaque.
Many residential streets in Coral Gables, Florida use these L-shaped concrete markers:
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/181/437528652_d713d29d92_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EEs2s)
Street sign in Coral Gables (https://flic.kr/p/EEs2s) by Jen (https://www.flickr.com/photos/snglvanillagirl/), on Flickr
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3083/5867821256_5f4f1dc03b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/9Ww7Q1)
Street name sign @ Anastasia Avenue, Coral Gables (https://flic.kr/p/9Ww7Q1) by Robert Zijlstra (https://www.flickr.com/photos/robertzijlstra/), on Flickr
Quote
January 2, 2018 – Post a street sign that's something other than a blade or wall plaque.
Corner of Pine St (US-71) and E Third St in Auburn, Iowa
(https://i.imgur.com/vhum4U9.jpg)
Quote from: oscar on December 30, 2017, 06:40:29 PM
I just found out about the "monthly recap" rule, which lets me backtrack to some challenges I missed.
Well, it's not a rule so much as a convention. A couple of times, other Challenges have gotten posted before I got around to the monthly recap, so those aren't technically illegitimate–they're just kind of overshadowed (and they don't make it into the next month's recap, either). I've thought about actually setting it down as a rule, but with interest in the game apparently dwindling, I haven't seen it as a priority.
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on January 02, 2018, 02:12:43 PM
Quote
January 2, 2018 – Post a street sign that's something other than a blade or wall plaque.
Corner of Pine St (US-71) and E Third St in Auburn, Iowa
(https://i.imgur.com/vhum4U9.jpg)
I missed that, somehow :(
QuoteJanuary 2, 2018 – Post a street sign that's something other than a blade or wall plaque.
This is a combination street sign/state line marker along the old National Road between West Alexander, PA and Valley Grove, WV...
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2450/3755062529_c90f293399_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/6HPFgp)
State Line Marker (https://flic.kr/p/6HPFgp) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Since we need a last-minute Challenge, and we're still within the twelve days of Christmas...
QuoteJanuary 3, 2018
Challenge: Post road photos that also contain impressive Christmas lights displays.
QuoteJanuary 4, 2018: Post a pair of end markers indicating two routes terminating at the same point.
I'm not the boss or anything, so I can only suggest things...so I
suggest we keep yesterday's challenge open because nobody got to submit anything for it. We'll let this thread's admin make a final verdict though.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4578/24991470858_39543e8482_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/E5pPAA)
WI-070-US2EJ (https://flic.kr/p/E5pPAA) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote from: paulthemapguy on January 04, 2018, 09:18:55 AM
I'm not the boss or anything, so I can only suggest things...so I suggest we keep yesterday's challenge open because nobody got to submit anything for it. We'll let this thread's admin make a final verdict though.
A challenge with no valid photos stays open until a valid photo is posted, even if it passes midnight.
QuoteJanuary 4, 2018: Post a pair of end markers two routes terminating at the same point.
End of Bus. US-18/IA-122, Clear Lake, IA
(https://i.imgur.com/UGuqfX6.jpg)
QuoteJanuary 4, 2018: Post a pair of end markers two routes terminating at the same point.
Do they both have to have END markers?
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8500/8268947621_1fefc5fe13_z_d.jpg)
End MO 171 / BL I-49 at Carthage, MO
Quote from: US71 on January 04, 2018, 10:25:29 AM
QuoteJanuary 4, 2018: Post a pair of end markers two routes terminating at the same point.
Do they both have to have END markers?
Nah this counts perfectly fine. ^
Quote from: 1 on January 04, 2018, 09:20:00 AM
Quote from: paulthemapguy on January 04, 2018, 09:18:55 AM
I'm not the boss or anything, so I can only suggest things...so I suggest we keep yesterday's challenge open because nobody got to submit anything for it. We'll let this thread's admin make a final verdict though.
A challenge with no valid photos stays open until a valid photo is posted, even if it passes midnight.
That's right, and it will also be eligible for the next monthly recap. (It's even possible there's some Challenge out there from long ago that's still open under this rule...)
Are there anymore empty days from months ago that still haven't had a challenge produced for them at all yet? And if so, and somebody makes a challenge for them, if they were quite a while ago, then what monthly recap would they fit into? I ask this because I just remember some days that never had a challenge at all, at least not yet, but it was just a few of them.
Quote from: adventurernumber1 on January 04, 2018, 06:29:29 PM
Are there anymore empty days from months ago that still haven't had a challenge produced for them at all yet? And if so, and somebody makes a challenge for them, if they were quite a while ago, then what monthly recap would they fit into? I ask this because I just remember some days that never had a challenge at all, at least not yet, but it was just a few of them.
IMO, if we miss a day, just leave it. We can fix it during the recaps, but why go back if we miss it? Just keep going forward. Just my 2 pfennigs.
Quote from: adventurernumber1 on January 04, 2018, 06:29:29 PM
Are there anymore empty days from months ago that still haven't had a challenge produced for them at all yet? And if so, and somebody makes a challenge for them, if they were quite a while ago, then what monthly recap would they fit into? I ask this because I just remember some days that never had a challenge at all, at least not yet, but it was just a few of them.
Yeah, tons. They get listed in the monthly recap–if anyone gets around to making a list, that is. If the Challenge is from months ago, then it misses being eligible for the recap and just becomes a one-off; basically a wild card.
Quote from: US71 on January 04, 2018, 07:00:33 PM
IMO, if we miss a day, just leave it. We can fix it during the recaps, but why go back if we miss it? Just keep going forward. Just my 2 pfennigs.
Then your best option is to simply not use any of them, if you don't like the idea of going backwards. It's certainly not required that they be used, but they're there if needed. And the game is arranged so that there's always a new Challenge with each new day, because I agree that always moving forward is a good idea.
Quote from: empirestate on January 04, 2018, 10:35:22 PM
Quote from: adventurernumber1 on January 04, 2018, 06:29:29 PM
Are there anymore empty days from months ago that still haven't had a challenge produced for them at all yet? And if so, and somebody makes a challenge for them, if they were quite a while ago, then what monthly recap would they fit into? I ask this because I just remember some days that never had a challenge at all, at least not yet, but it was just a few of them.
Yeah, tons. They get listed in the monthly recap–if anyone gets around to making a list, that is. If the Challenge is from months ago, then it misses being eligible for the recap and just becomes a one-off; basically a wild card.
Quote from: US71 on January 04, 2018, 07:00:33 PM
IMO, if we miss a day, just leave it. We can fix it during the recaps, but why go back if we miss it? Just keep going forward. Just my 2 pfennigs.
Then your best option is to simply not use any of them, if you don't like the idea of going backwards. It's certainly not required that they be used, but they're there if needed. And the game is arranged so that there's always a new Challenge with each new day, because I agree that always moving forward is a good idea.
Works for me.
That is a good point. I'm glad it's in place if we ever need it, but I guess it is isn't the most efficient option to go backwards, so moving forward is something I am okay with as well. There are a lot of those empty days that never had a challenge posted for them, so most of them will probably never be fulfilled.
Speaking of moving forward, as of just a few minutes ago, at least in my time zone, it is now a new day, and someone can post another new challenge, though I myself don't have one on hand at this moment. :nod:
QuoteJanuary 5, 2018: We have some nasty wind chills today following the blizzard in the northeastern U.S. Post signs containing "wind" or "chill" (including as substrings of words).
Chillicothe, Missouri, from US 36. June 28, 2012. (Incidentally, a day that was not chilly at all. The temperatures were into the 105 range when this was taken.)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20120628%2Fus65cc.jpg&hash=1998a8cc56fd2b2344afe1e1b5ecf00c79068f41)
Trans Canada 2 near Fredericton, New Brunswick. With bonus French translation of "wind". August 7, 2014.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20140807%2Fcrosswind.jpg&hash=0f06d0ed202c5956ee0916f5ab7358ec7e847028)
Windham, New York, from county roads in Greene County. March 16, 2010. This chosen in recognition of my excellent ski day yesterday at Windham Mountain during the storm.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20100316%2Fwap.jpg&hash=ce508330987a345547dd0d84a05a6665d953750b)
Quote from: Jim on January 05, 2018, 08:59:32 AM
January 5, 2018: We have some nasty wind chills today following the blizzard in the northeastern U.S. Post signs containing "wind" or "chill" (including as substrings of words).
Chillicothe, OH
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8559/29662681283_d4db868933_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/McbZHn)
OH-US23-US35NNJ (https://flic.kr/p/McbZHn) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote from: Jim on January 05, 2018, 08:59:32 AM
January 5, 2018: We have some nasty wind chills today following the blizzard in the northeastern U.S. Post signs containing "wind" or "chill" (including as substrings of words).
Even along Windy Hill Rd in Marietta, GA, wind chills have fallen into the single digits.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fstreets%2Fwindy_hill.jpg&hash=6765b3ef5ac15a804142e7f3e976cd6e826fad1f)
QuoteJanuary 6, 2018
Challenge: Today is the twelfth day of Christmas. Post photos relating in any way to the gifts mentioned in the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas".
QuoteJanuary 6, 2018
Challenge: Today is the twelfth day of Christmas. Post photos relating in any way to the gifts mentioned in the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas".
Goose Bay NL (close enough to "Six geese a-laying"):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FPortHopeSimpson-Happy%2520Valley-Goose%2520Bay-Red%2520Bay-NL_DSC4071.jpg&hash=2e8665a4bc3f30f4fb425a69e41159bb32ff30ee)
Aaaaagh I can't seem to find my sign photo for Piper City, IL. I'll have to save it for the recap. (posting this as a suggestion for other Illinois people)
QuoteJanuary 6, 2018
Challenge: Today is the twelfth day of Christmas. Post photos relating in any way to the gifts mentioned in the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas".
Maids A Milking
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fashford.jpg&hash=2923b992018c008e1f955c4a7d1a658472e158da)
QuoteJanuary 6, 2018
Challenge: Today is the twelfth day of Christmas. Post photos relating in any way to the gifts mentioned in the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas".
Five Gold Ring (Roads). TCH 1 westbound coming into Regina. June 10, 2001.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20010610%2Ftc1sk11.jpg&hash=d3b70ff1b4bcfa2937077af4215ff0500cb22951)
^^ Why didn't I think of Ring Road. I've got plenty of ring road photos. Oh well :ded:
QuoteJanuary 6, 2018
Challenge: Today is the twelfth day of Christmas. Post photos relating in any way to the gifts mentioned in the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas".
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2703/4461821442_ac033f0286_z_d.jpg)
Closest I could come to a French hen was a roadsign in French (at Lafayette, LA)
Quote from: US71 on January 06, 2018, 08:53:11 PM
QuoteJanuary 6, 2018
Challenge: Today is the twelfth day of Christmas. Post photos relating in any way to the gifts mentioned in the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas".
Closest I could come to a French hen was a roadsign in French (at Lafayette, LA)
Maybe a little closer to "French hen" (see the out-of-focus distance sign):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FAK5-dist-sign-incl-Chicken.jpg&hash=80f0a7830484660efb469ba9188d7680f7c462b3)
Not exactly intended to be "French", though. Local legend says the original plan was to name the town for the local Alaskan game bird, only nobody in the town knew how to spell "ptarmigan", so they went with "Chicken" as their plan B.
QuoteJanuary 6, 2018
Challenge: Today is the twelfth day of Christmas. Post photos relating in any way to the gifts mentioned in the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas".
This is from the bad ol' days when I was still using a Nexus 4 for the majority of my photos, so it's blurred and nearly unreadable, but here's my 10 Lords-A-Leaping (Lord Fairfax Hwy):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi2.wp.com%2Fwesj.org%2Froads%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2018%2F01%2FIMG_20131127_123713.jpg&hash=72fd8debc282895336461bacd4fe25cce1ec5d00)
Quote from: oscar on January 06, 2018, 09:24:00 PM
QuoteJanuary 6, 2018
Challenge: Today is the twelfth day of Christmas. Post photos relating in any way to the gifts mentioned in the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas".
Maybe a little closer to "French hen" (see the out-of-focus distance sign):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FAK5-dist-sign-incl-Chicken.jpg&hash=80f0a7830484660efb469ba9188d7680f7c462b3)
Not exactly intended to be "French", though. Local legend says the original plan was to name the town for the local Alaskan game bird, only nobody in the town knew how to spell "ptarmigan", so they went with "Chicken" as their plan B.
That's amazing, both Chicken and Eagle on the same distance sign. :)
QuoteJanuary 7, 2018: Post any signs showing bike route numbers accompanied by any embellishments designated "M" in the MUTCD. This includes any banners across the top and any directional arrows below.
Taken in Wausau, WI
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4560/27086250039_bbbd198a20_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Hgw7t2)
WI-052BIKEROUTES' (https://flic.kr/p/Hgw7t2) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote from: Thing 342 on January 06, 2018, 11:00:27 PM
QuoteJanuary 6, 2018
Challenge: Today is the twelfth day of Christmas. Post photos relating in any way to the gifts mentioned in the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas".
This is from the bad ol' days when I was still using a Nexus 4 for the majority of my photos, so it's blurred and nearly unreadable, but here's my 10 Lords-A-Leaping (Lord Fairfax Hwy):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi2.wp.com%2Fwesj.org%2Froads%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2018%2F01%2FIMG_20131127_123713.jpg&hash=72fd8debc282895336461bacd4fe25cce1ec5d00)
I've stopped at that Sheetz a few times in my life, including last month.
Well, it's nearly 8 PM (Central Time) on December the 8th... hopefully it's not too late to suggest a challenge. :bigass:
January 8th Challenge: An exit that is on the opposite side of the road.
Let me know if this has been done already.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4640/27803600409_f46942601a_b.jpg)
(https://flic.kr/p/JmUHJR)Left Exit (I-30) (https://flic.kr/p/JmUHJR) by TBKS1 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/154936453@N06/), on Flickr
Quote
January 8th Challenge: An exit that is on the opposite side of the road.
You're in before Midnight, so you're good :thumbsup:
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7102/6882203750_4054783b37_z_d.jpg)
Left hand exit for I-65 off I-10 near Mobile, AL
QuoteJanuary 8th Challenge: An exit that is on the opposite side of the road.
I-77 north Exit 11B in Charlotte, NC
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8156/7113658951_819810f385_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/bQBmYg)
I-77 near I-277 & NC Route 16 (https://flic.kr/p/bQBmYg) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
I-90 west approaching I-271 in Willoughby Hills, OH
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5326/7393930054_40fab9fa4b_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/cgnPNE)
I-90 near I-271 split - Willoughby Hills, OH (https://flic.kr/p/cgnPNE) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Eisenhower Interchange in Harrisburg, PA
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8027/7633957480_0a7eee4b22_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/cCA2Ay)
US 322 @ I-83 & I-283 (Eisenhower Interchange) - Harrisburg, PA (https://flic.kr/p/cCA2Ay) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
QuoteJanuary 9th, 2018: Closed Exits with diagonal slap-on signage
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4727/39409501041_cbc6282e9d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/233tZDT)
I-20/59 a bit east of the reconstruction of the I-65 (malf.jct.) interchange in Birmingham.
QuoteJanuary 9th, 2018: Closed Exits with diagonal slap-on signage
Ramp from I-465 EB to I-65 NB closed:
(https://i.imgur.com/6KxcnLa.jpg)
Quote from: TBKS1 on January 08, 2018, 08:59:06 PM
Well, it's nearly 8 PM (Central Time) on December the 8th... hopefully it's not too late to suggest a challenge. :bigass:
January 8th Challenge: An exit that is on the opposite side of the road.
Let me know if this has been done already.
By "opposite side of the road", did you just mean exits on the left where they're normally expected to be on the right? Or did you mean, as in your example, that the exit
sign is on the opposite side from where the exit itself diverges?
Just curious, really, as it's pretty much moot now. :-)
QuoteJanuary 9th, 2018: Closed Exits with diagonal slap-on signage
On I-70 east near Dayton
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4368/36639379250_f6bf3bbce1_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XPGoXm)
OH-I-70X044AE (https://flic.kr/p/XPGoXm) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote from: empirestate on January 09, 2018, 09:54:54 AM
By "opposite side of the road", did you just mean exits on the left where they're normally expected to be on the right? Or did you mean, as in your example, that the exit sign is on the opposite side from where the exit itself diverges?
Just curious, really, as it's pretty much moot now. :-)
Basically exits that are on the left side when they're normally on the right. Vice versa for countries that drive on the left side of the road. The exit sign is optional, I just wanted it to look clear enough that the exit was on the left side. :D
QuoteJanuary 9th, 2018: Closed Exits with diagonal slap-on signage
I-70 Exit 33 taken in Nov 2009.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fclosed.jpg&hash=4a669a7e8225f587ed5fc1d2a9f7f5ab27e32de4)
QuoteJanuary 9th, 2018: Closed Exits with diagonal slap-on signage
SLC, Utah. August 1, 1999. This is for the construction in preparation for the 2002 Olympics.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F19990801%2Fi80westclosed.jpg&hash=edeabcfb8420fdd7a41099261f44b33ad977b60b)
Omaha, Nebraska. July 19, 2015.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20150719%2Fexit446.jpg&hash=59a262c7c598d5fd4f79a6da6b6bc5da60b3f07b)
I-435 in the Kansas City area.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20160729%2Fexit41a.jpg&hash=7b2b35ddc7f5f9e89277395bed368f087446dec8)
January 10, 2018: Post pictures of guide signs containing multiple names, wherein the all letters of one name appear within another name.
In this example A, L, T, O, and N appear in the name "CARROLLTON"
(an easy way to satisfy this challenge would be to find a sign containing a city and its knockoff, like the pair "Warwick" and "West Warwick" for example)
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8732/28967461275_97545fcd72_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/L8KP2v)
IL-109NT (https://flic.kr/p/L8KP2v) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4356/35976396550_eeb2b10e39_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WP7ri9)I-93, exit 4 (NH) (https://flic.kr/p/WP7ri9) by <name removed> (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hotdogpi/), on Flickr
I assume this is acceptable; it's not like it's North Derry or Derry Center. (Londonderry, NH is a separate town from Derry, NH, unlike the one in Northern Ireland.)
January 11, 2018: Today is 11118. Post signage where every numeral on the signage is a 1, except for one. (Must be at least three 1's in the photo)
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1484/25412675723_4f24223a03_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EHCB8r)
IMG_2577 (https://flic.kr/p/EHCB8r) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteJanuary 11, 2018: Today is 11118. Post signage where every numeral on the signage is a 1, except for one. (Must be at least three 1's in the photo)
Groton, Massachusetts. July 9, 2004.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20040709%2Fma119ma111.jpg&hash=9ba88d470108dbadbc5b585f9464f7f525faa1cd)
QuoteJanuary 11, 2018: Today is 11118. Post signage where every numeral on the signage is a 1, except for one. (Must be at least three 1's in the photo)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4053/35643034301_494d6d65e6_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WiDSja)Salisbury MA road sign (https://flic.kr/p/WiDSja) by <name removed> (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hotdogpi/), on Flickr
QuoteJanuary 11, 2018: Today is 11118. Post signage where every numeral on the signage is a 1, except for one. (Must be at least three 1's in the photo)
(https://i.imgur.com/UIfdbNV.png)
From here. (https://www.google.com/maps/@44.2729134,-94.190425,3a,47.5y,217.83h,74.5t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sCVYk4YqbKkX3LKPwxF-bng!2e0!7i13312!8i6656) Sign's not there anymore since the US-14/MN-111 interchange was built.
QuoteJanuary 11, 2018: Today is 11118. Post signage where every numeral on the signage is a 1, except for one. (Must be at least three 1's in the photo)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4739/25614648218_4c03359fa4_z_d.jpg)
Bristol, VA
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5066/5648032863_6bc3cf0dc2_z_d.jpg)
Pensasola, FL
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7119/7475716844_e581a86196_z_d.jpg)
Bentonville, AR
Quote from: US71 on January 11, 2018, 04:48:55 PM
QuoteJanuary 11, 2018: Today is 11118. Post signage where every numeral on the signage is a 1, except for one. (Must be at least three 1's in the photo)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4739/25614648218_4c03359fa4_z_d.jpg)
Bristol, VA
This one is good.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5066/5648032863_6bc3cf0dc2_z_d.jpg)
Pensasola, FL
WRONG!
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7119/7475716844_e581a86196_z_d.jpg)
Bentonville, AR
WRONG!
Yep.
10 | 10 | 110 = 3 oddballs
112 | 12 = 2 oddballs
Quote from: 1 on January 11, 2018, 04:53:08 PM
Quote from: US71 on January 11, 2018, 04:48:55 PM
QuoteJanuary 11, 2018: Today is 11118. Post signage where every numeral on the signage is a 1, except for one. (Must be at least three 1's in the photo)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4739/25614648218_4c03359fa4_z_d.jpg)
Bristol, VA
This one is good.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5066/5648032863_6bc3cf0dc2_z_d.jpg)
Pensasola, FL
WRONG!
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7119/7475716844_e581a86196_z_d.jpg)
Bentonville, AR
WRONG!
HOW SO? There are at least 3 One's in each and one other number. Is that not what you asked for?
The challenge meant every digit, but one, was a 1.
QuoteJanuary 11, 2018: Today is 11118. Post signage where every numeral on the signage is a 1, except for one. (Must be at least three 1's in the photo)
Assuming that GSV (https://www.google.com/maps/@42.4699296,-71.4129123,3a,75y,96.23h,83.95t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sSApJpXXagMUpIOHlRYraug!2e0!5s20121101T000000!7i13312!8i6656)
is allowed for this particular challenge.
QuoteJanuary 11, 2018: Today is 11118. Post signage where every numeral on the signage is a 1, except for one. (Must be at least three 1's in the photo)
If GSV is allowed, then this one in Magna, Utah works (https://goo.gl/maps/1zeb5cmwDYr).
QuoteJanuary 11, 2018: Today is 11118. Post signage where every numeral on the signage is a 1, except for one. (Must be at least three 1's in the photo)
Looks like I have quite a few more. Here are three of them.
I-10 in California. February 22, 2007.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20070222%2Fi10ca111.jpg&hash=d0b8a8425e716aa22e992f1a0101d922df61482b)
I-95 in Connecticut. September 14, 2007.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20070914%2Fexit11.jpg&hash=1c1812612d56a1104cf8f3eb3c7d123d7e6b3c98)
And assuming 'A' is not a digit other than 1, this one in Salem, Massachusetts. June 16, 2005.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20050616%2Fma1ama114.jpg&hash=4c58e2847dde7f244010aab15eb25966fe0843c9)
Quote from: PHLBOS on January 11, 2018, 05:37:53 PM
QuoteJanuary 11, 2018: Today is 11118. Post signage where every numeral on the signage is a 1, except for one. (Must be at least three 1's in the photo)
Assuming that GSV (https://www.google.com/maps/@42.4699296,-71.4129123,3a,75y,96.23h,83.95t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sSApJpXXagMUpIOHlRYraug!2e0!5s20121101T000000!7i13312!8i6656) is allowed for this particular challenge.
Quote from: empirestate on January 02, 2017, 01:18:44 PM
Here are the rules:
5. Pictures can be from any source to which you have access. Google Street View is allowed, unless specifically prohibited for a particular day's Challenge.
Emphasis mine.
The first one I thought of was this sign (https://www.google.com/maps/@43.1099674,-76.1480657,3a,18.1y,219.43h,98.08t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1slmxxxLxz9yHwWIQFoXU4rw!2e0) at the I-81/US 11 interchange in Mattydale, NY.
QuoteJanuary 11, 2018: Today is 11118. Post signage where every numeral on the signage is a 1, except for one. (Must be at least three 1's in the photo)
How about seven 1s on the Everett Turnpike?
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5573/31028531715_fe7648b55b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PgTksK)
QuoteJanuary 11, 2018: Today is 11118. Post signage where every numeral on the signage is a 1, except for one. (Must be at least three 1's in the photo)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fstreets%2Fsixes.jpg&hash=a31f4764a585a87bc3768e94c22fda0a30feb717)
Three 1s and a six. :bigass:
Quote from: Jim on January 11, 2018, 06:23:39 PM
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20070914%2Fexit11.jpg&hash=1c1812612d56a1104cf8f3eb3c7d123d7e6b3c98)
That was actually a very cool, interesting, and unique contribution to today's challenge.
I didn't think about someone using one single BGS that had all the numbers meet the criteria, which was not just including the route shields themselves, but everything: the exit tab, distance,
and route shield.
Very neat! And a nice road picture to look at, anyway. ;-) :thumbsup:
Quote from: adventurernumber1 on January 11, 2018, 08:36:00 PM
Quote from: Jim on January 11, 2018, 06:23:39 PM
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20070914%2Fexit11.jpg&hash=1c1812612d56a1104cf8f3eb3c7d123d7e6b3c98)
That was actually a very cool, interesting, and unique contribution to today's challenge.
I didn't think about someone using one single BGS that had all the numbers meet the criteria, which was not just including the route shields themselves, but everything: the exit tab, distance, and route shield.
Very neat! And a nice road picture to look at, anyway. ;-) :thumbsup:
Thanks! It also works whether you consider it 3 1's and a 1/2 or 4 1's and a 2.
QuoteJanuary 11, 2018: Today is 11118. Post signage where every numeral on the signage is a 1, except for one. (Must be at least three 1's in the photo)
US 11/15 in Camp Hill (near Harrisburg), PA
(https://i.imgur.com/nFpi4f1l.jpg)
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on January 11, 2018, 05:20:14 PM
The challenge meant every digit, but one, was a 1.
Like 11/19 ?
WHATEVER.
Quote from: Jim on January 11, 2018, 06:23:39 PM
I-10 in California. February 22, 2007.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20070222%2Fi10ca111.jpg&hash=d0b8a8425e716aa22e992f1a0101d922df61482b)
is Other Desert Cities a real place or did California just put that up so they don't have to list any more city names?
Quote from: TBKS1 on January 11, 2018, 08:48:02 PM
Quote from: Jim on January 11, 2018, 06:23:39 PM
I-10 in California. February 22, 2007.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20070222%2Fi10ca111.jpg&hash=d0b8a8425e716aa22e992f1a0101d922df61482b)
is Other Desert Cities a real place or did California just put that up so they don't have to put up any more city names?
other Desert Cities (note: the o is lowercase) is not a real city, but it has been made into a play (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Other_Desert_Cities).
Thru Traffic is another "fake" city.
Quote from: 1 on January 11, 2018, 08:49:45 PM
Quote from: TBKS1 on January 11, 2018, 08:48:02 PM
Quote from: Jim on January 11, 2018, 06:23:39 PM
I-10 in California. February 22, 2007.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20070222%2Fi10ca111.jpg&hash=d0b8a8425e716aa22e992f1a0101d922df61482b)
is Other Desert Cities a real place or did California just put that up so they don't have to put up any more city names?
other Desert Cities (note: the o is lowercase) is not a real city, but it has been made into a play (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Other_Desert_Cities).
Thru Traffic is another "fake" city.
Yeah I was pretty sure it wasn't a real city, I just decided to ask. Thanks though!
QuoteJanuary 11, 2018: Today is 11118. Post signage where every numeral on the signage is a 1, except for one. (Must be at least three 1's in the photo)
A few beat-up shields south of New Albany:
(https://i.imgur.com/mWHnLGm.jpg)
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on January 11, 2018, 06:55:03 PM
Quote from: PHLBOS on January 11, 2018, 05:37:53 PM
QuoteJanuary 11, 2018: Today is 11118. Post signage where every numeral on the signage is a 1, except for one. (Must be at least three 1's in the photo)
Assuming that GSV (https://www.google.com/maps/@42.4699296,-71.4129123,3a,75y,96.23h,83.95t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sSApJpXXagMUpIOHlRYraug!2e0!5s20121101T000000!7i13312!8i6656) is allowed for this particular challenge.
Quote from: empirestate on January 02, 2017, 01:18:44 PM
Here are the rules:
5. Pictures can be from any source to which you have access. Google Street View is allowed, unless specifically prohibited for a particular day's Challenge.
Emphasis mine.
Yep. Though it is preferred to embed the GSV image within your post, not just the link.
Quote from: Eth on January 11, 2018, 07:39:29 PM
QuoteJanuary 11, 2018: Today is 11118. Post signage where every numeral on the signage is a 1, except for one. (Must be at least three 1's in the photo)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fstreets%2Fsixes.jpg&hash=a31f4764a585a87bc3768e94c22fda0a30feb717)
Three 1s and a six. :bigass:
Cute. :-) But the "six" in that photo is not a numeral.
Quote from: empirestate on January 12, 2018, 12:50:02 AM
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on January 11, 2018, 06:55:03 PM
Quote from: empirestate on January 02, 2017, 01:18:44 PM
Here are the rules:
5. Pictures can be from any source to which you have access. Google Street View is allowed, unless specifically prohibited for a particular day's Challenge.
Emphasis mine.
Yep. Though it is preferred to embed the GSV image within your post, not just the link.
I suggest adding that to your OP then. I've been doing it because it makes the challenge entry easier to view on mobile, and also just in case Google decides to break their old links for the sake of "progress."
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on January 11, 2018, 06:55:03 PM
Quote from: PHLBOS on January 11, 2018, 05:37:53 PM
QuoteJanuary 11, 2018: Today is 11118. Post signage where every numeral on the signage is a 1, except for one. (Must be at least three 1's in the photo)
Assuming that GSV (https://www.google.com/maps/@42.4699296,-71.4129123,3a,75y,96.23h,83.95t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sSApJpXXagMUpIOHlRYraug!2e0!5s20121101T000000!7i13312!8i6656) is allowed for this particular challenge.
Quote from: empirestate on January 02, 2017, 01:18:44 PM
Here are the rules:
5. Pictures can be from any source to which you have access. Google Street View is allowed, unless specifically prohibited for a particular day's Challenge.
Emphasis mine.
My only reasoning for placing the
Assuming that GSV is allowed disclaimer in my post is due to recent histories in other long-running threads of others
jumping down one's throat because they did
such & such even though the action
is allowed & is clearly stated in the OP's post.
Quote from: empirestate on January 12, 2018, 12:50:02 AMThough it is preferred to embed the GSV image within your post, not just the link.
Ok. I did a search elsewhere in the forum to find that procedure (I tested changing
url tags to
img only to get a small black box w/an
X) but only found such for Google Map images but not Google Street View.
Quote from: PHLBOS on January 12, 2018, 09:30:54 AM
Ok. I did a search elsewhere in the forum to find that procedure (I tested changing url tags to img only to get a small black box w/an X) but only found such for Google Map images but not Google Street View.
https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/streetview?size=600x300&location=46.414382,10.013988&heading=151.78&pitch=-0.76
QuoteJanuary 12, 2018: Photos with at least two city/town names that are words.
Or village, township, etc.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4423/36746729136_5b15d9b495_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XZbAks)MA 16 east at MA 28 (https://flic.kr/p/XZbAks) by Paul Revere (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hotdogpi/), on Flickr
Reading and Revere.
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on January 12, 2018, 07:16:26 AM
Quote from: empirestate on January 12, 2018, 12:50:02 AM
Yep. Though it is preferred to embed the GSV image within your post, not just the link.
I suggest adding that to your OP then. I've been doing it because it makes the challenge entry easier to view on mobile, and also just in case Google decides to break their old links for the sake of "progress."
Good idea. Everybody, please see the revised rule #5:
Quote5. Pictures can be from any source to which you have access. Google Street View is allowed, unless specifically prohibited for a particular day's Challenge. Pictures must appear inline within your post, not as an off-site URL, and must conform to forum size limits.
QuoteJanuary 12, 2018: Photos with at least two city/town names that are words.
"Wind", "Gap", and "Bath" are all words, though I suppose "Wind Gap" is really a single place with a name made of two words. I'll hold off on posting others like this until 1 can state if this is in the spirit of the challenge or not.
From Pennsylvania 33. May 20, 2005.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20050520%2Fwindgap.jpg&hash=3d4110acd4de3e076b023b8d3a04e29cb9c6739b)
Single words only. I got this challenge idea from the "place names you can play in Scrabble" thread.
QuoteJanuary 12, 2018: Photos with at least two city/town names that are words.
Recycling this photo from the "Twelve Days of Christmas" challenge: out-of-focus distance sign has Chicken, Boundary, and Eagle:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FAK5-dist-sign-incl-Chicken.jpg&hash=80f0a7830484660efb469ba9188d7680f7c462b3)
QuoteJanuary 12, 2018: Photos with at least two city/town names that are words.
Bend/Sisters in the Cascades
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.biketouringtips.com%2FGraphics%2FOregon-Wyoming.2009%2F7.11.09%2FIMG_0199.JPG&hash=13e1c6a13ae0ebd2f4224f6503675ef1c9883b5a)
Sweet Home is a bonus but is not the official post of mine.
QuoteJanuary 12, 2018: Photos with at least two city/town names that are words.
English and Sulphur, along I-64 EB in southern Indiana:
(https://i.imgur.com/vu817D5.jpg)
..and about 30 miles west of that, Jasper and Dale, also along I-64 EB:
(https://i.imgur.com/okWO1Sf.jpg)
QuoteJanuary 12, 2018: Photos with at least two city/town names that are words.
Phoenix and Globe are words.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4568/26957376159_afc58d0a79_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/H58AKz)
AZ-101-US60SA1 (https://flic.kr/p/H58AKz) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Jay and Century
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5722/30724287025_cc53598da3_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NP117D)
FL-004-087WR (https://flic.kr/p/NP117D) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteJanuary 12, 2018: Photos with at least two city/town names that are words.
Welcome, Port, Hope
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FON%2Fhwy_401_images%2F401_dv_461_east_Jun15.jpg&hash=a2441c61d191538a75a8a2eed8de227300a654fd)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/ON/hwy_401_images/401_dv_461_east_Jun15_24x16.jpg
Most names are words. So can you qualify this?
Quote from: US71 on January 12, 2018, 12:38:35 PM
Most names are words. So can you qualify this?
Words that have a definition other than a proper noun. I would say "valid in Scrabble", but there are some obscure words that aren't included in the Scrabble dictionary. English unless the local language is something else.
Three words here, four if bell with a single L is a word which I doubt.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fbelair.jpg&hash=f076ce63d7250719b8556f9622149430b748f9a6)
Quote from: Truvelo on January 12, 2018, 01:23:03 PM
Three words here, four if bell with a single L is a word which I doubt.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fbelair.jpg&hash=f076ce63d7250719b8556f9622149430b748f9a6)
Those are not four cities named Bel, Air, Forest, and Hill, though.
Quote from: paulthemapguy on January 12, 2018, 12:15:50 PM
QuoteJanuary 12, 2018: Photos with at least two city/town names that are words.
Phoenix and Globe are words.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4568/26957376159_afc58d0a79_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/H58AKz)
AZ-101-US60SA1 (https://flic.kr/p/H58AKz) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
What font is that for the control cities/legends? Series F?
Quote from: 1 on January 12, 2018, 12:45:19 PM
Quote from: US71 on January 12, 2018, 12:38:35 PM
Most names are words. So can you qualify this?
Words that have a definition other than a proper noun. I would say "valid in Scrabble", but there are some obscure words that aren't included in the Scrabble dictionary. English unless the local language is something else.
Does the definition have to be something other than that from which the proper noun is derived? For example, if a town located at the top of a hill is named "Pinnacle", "Apex" or "Summit", does that qualify? Or does it have to be something like "Reading", which doesn't at all derive from the sense of "reading" a book?
QuoteJanuary 12, 2018: Photos with at least two city/town names that are words.
This one should be valid. Orange and Barre (as in the thing they use in ballet). US 202 in New Salem, Massachusetts. August 6, 2010.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20100806%2Fma122us202pbo.jpg&hash=c03dde4e1d349973a015494cd15040044f0b5038)
Quote from: empirestate on January 12, 2018, 03:56:38 PM
Quote from: 1 on January 12, 2018, 12:45:19 PM
Quote from: US71 on January 12, 2018, 12:38:35 PM
Most names are words. So can you qualify this?
Words that have a definition other than a proper noun. I would say "valid in Scrabble", but there are some obscure words that aren't included in the Scrabble dictionary. English unless the local language is something else.
Does the definition have to be something other than that from which the proper noun is derived? For example, if a town located at the top of a hill is named "Pinnacle", "Apex" or "Summit", does that qualify? Or does it have to be something like "Reading", which doesn't at all derive from the sense of "reading" a book?
Pinnacle, Apex, and Summit qualify.
Just because
US71 didn't get upset enough already with the previous challenge...
Quote from: 1 on January 12, 2018, 09:36:45 AM
QuoteJanuary 12, 2018: Photos with at least two city/town names that are words.
↓ ↓ ↓ ↓
Quote from: 1 on January 12, 2018, 10:15:42 AM
Single words only.
↑ ↑ ↑ ↑
I checked the original challenge: it did not say "single words". It was modified later after Wind Gap was posted.
I have removed my post to satisfy the powers that be, but changing the rules after someone posts would, IMO, invalidate the challenge
Quote from: US71 on January 12, 2018, 05:02:58 PM
I checked the original challenge: it did not say "single words". It was modified later after Wind Gap was posted.
I have removed my post to satisfy the powers that be, but changing the rules after someone posts would, IMO, invalidate the challenge
Yeah, any rules/caveats/restrictions should appear in the initial post, either in the Challenge statement itself or listed after it. The only thing that was added to this one was "or village, township, etc."–which I took to mean that only organized municipalities and civil divisions were allowed (not unincorporated places).
(If we're quite strict about it, the Challenge didn't even specify "words with meanings other than as proper nouns"–all it actually said was "words".) :-D
If you want people to follow a certain guideline, be clear about it in the original post. Otherwise it's pointless to expect others to do what you had in mind. That's like going up to the counter at Burger King, saying "I don't care" when they ask you for your order, then being disappointed when they give you a fish sandwich. You can't predict for every gray area, but try and account for instances of ambiguity early on, when a challenge is issued. I mean, how are we going to keep up with all the times the goal posts were shifted, if the challenge only lasts a single day? :-D
Quote from: empirestate on January 13, 2018, 11:02:23 AM
The only thing that was added to this one was "or village, township, etc."–which I took to mean that only organized municipalities and civil divisions were allowed (not unincorporated places).
I took that to include but not necessarily limited to incorporated places. "etc." supports an expansive interpretation.
Of the three places in my post for this Challenge, one is a city, one is an unincorporated village, and the third is basically a wide spot in the road.
QuoteJanuary 14, 2018: Two or more state routes with inconsistent shield types, other than differences solely due to number of digits.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4381/36541513476_be36fe6119_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XF3NSq)MA 125 at NH 121 (https://flic.kr/p/XF3NSq) by Not Marf (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hotdogpi/), on Flickr
125 is normal; 121 doesn't even have a shield. Even if 121 did have a shield, it would still qualify, as MA 125 and NH 121 are different shield types.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4559/38446558236_d2cd899114_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21zoEiJ)East end of MA 40 (https://flic.kr/p/21zoEiJ) by UMass Lowell Student (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hotdogpi/), on Flickr
3A has a black border around it; 40 does not.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4280/35775197895_0274c3caa6_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WvkeWP)MA 110 and 150, Amesbury (https://flic.kr/p/WvkeWP) by me (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hotdogpi/), on Flickr
The 150 shield is smaller than the 110 shield. Sorry about the quality; iPhone photos are 3000x4000 if not zoomed in, but I had to zoom in and then crop it (I was on a bus).
QuoteJanuary 14, 2018: Two or more state routes with inconsistent shield types, other than differences solely due to number of digits.
Two 3-digit Minnesota shields, one square and one wide:
(https://i.imgur.com/zu8ikp6.jpg)
And the same thing again, but in Iowa:
(https://i.imgur.com/YzoLoRp.jpg)
QuoteJanuary 14, 2018: Two or more state routes with inconsistent shield types, other than differences solely due to number of digits.
I believe this qualifies. 2d-style 126 / 3d-style 178 near Midway, AR 126 is usually a 3d style shield
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4045/5076569275_1e19e169ee_z_d.jpg)
QuoteJanuary 14, 2018: Two or more state routes with inconsistent shield types, other than differences solely due to number of digits.
Georgia can definitely deliver on this one.
Fayetteville — 85/92 in early-2000s-style shape, 54s in 1990s style.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fstreets%2Flanier.jpg&hash=00bc4b37c90fc94c8e20340fedbaf7448acea0b9)
Same thing here: GA 60 in 1990s style, GA 332 in early-2000s style.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2Froadphotos%2Fga332e_ga60.jpg&hash=60fb5d47b0c21866eff23f6737c8551025f77757)
And finally in Lawrenceville: GA 20 in early-2000s style, GA 124 in 2010s style. (Our state route shield gets tweaked
a lot.)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2Froadphotos%2Fus29s_ga20s.jpg&hash=6eaf5405f987cb35e1aef7130b7d0d85e28ef46c)
Quote from: oscar on January 13, 2018, 12:05:23 PM
Quote from: empirestate on January 13, 2018, 11:02:23 AM
The only thing that was added to this one was "or village, township, etc."–which I took to mean that only organized municipalities and civil divisions were allowed (not unincorporated places).
I took that to include but not necessarily limited to incorporated places. "etc." supports an expansive interpretation.
Yup, I took it to mean that as well–it wasn't so specific as to permit taking only one possible meaning. So, moral of the story: include in your post any restrictions you want to apply, and accept any unexpected variations on the spirit of your Challenge as happy accidents. :-)
It is 9:20 am CST and I've yet to see a challenge for today. Today would have been the 89th birthday of DR Martin Luther King.
Challenge for January 15, 2018: signs for Martin, Luther, or King. "Bonus" if you can find a Martin Luther King St (Drive, Ave, etc)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2023/2179279134_49a0531734_z_d.jpg)
West Memphis, AR
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3160/2824013174_6375a1c61b_z_d.jpg)
Lawton, OK
Quote from: US71 on January 15, 2018, 10:31:28 AM
9:20 am CDT
Why do we need Daylight Savings in January?
Quote from: 1 on January 15, 2018, 10:33:07 AM
Quote from: US71 on January 15, 2018, 10:31:28 AM
9:20 am CDT
Why do we need Daylight Savings in January?
I walk in eternity. All times are the same to me ;)
QuoteChallenge for January 15, 2018: signs for Martin, Luther, or King. "Bonus" if you can find a Martin Luther King St (Drive, Ave, etc)
Along I-95 in DE
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corcohighways.org%2Fhighways%2Fde%2F95%2F202to9%2F6.jpg&hash=047e9f39966cb81798fb5b71f2aff9c45d4765c0)
From Corcohighways.org (http://corcohighways.org/?p=2156)
Quote from: 1 on January 15, 2018, 10:33:07 AM
Quote from: US71 on January 15, 2018, 10:31:28 AM
9:20 am CDT
Why do we need Daylight Savings in January?
It's to help make up for all the countless times people say "Central Standard Time" in the middle of summer. (This is a big pet peeve of mine. The company my wife sells for is headquartered in Idaho, and it tends to announce that certain promotions begin or certain products are available starting at, for example, "3:00 AM Mountain Standard Time on July 1". Of course, if she logs on at 5:00 AM Central Daylight Time, she's an hour late for the launch.)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4436/36548200503_387a32c150_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XFD5FZ)
Baltimore, MD
I-496 in Lansing. The vertical alignment looks goofy because "Eaton Rapids" was greened out. Maybe MDOT thought three lines of text was one too many.
(https://i.imgur.com/2h1Yynw.jpg)
And I-96 in downtown Detroit.
(https://i.imgur.com/nLVKjtS.jpg)
QuoteChallenge for January 15, 2018: signs for Martin, Luther, or King. "Bonus" if you can find a Martin Luther King St (Drive, Ave, etc)
On the not-yet-opened southbound lanes of I-49 north of Shreveport, between exits 211 and 215:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FI49-newsouthend-exit0sign-SB-DSC_6157.jpg&hash=fcdca53658d21781ab5a2db419469930d314101d)
Quote from: US71 on January 15, 2018, 10:31:28 AM
Challenge for January 15, 2018: signs for Martin, Luther, or King. "Bonus" if you can find a Martin Luther King St (Drive, Ave, etc)
The street named for Dr. King in Atlanta crosses I-285 en route to its end at the Cobb County line along the Chattahoochee:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2Froadphotos%2Fstreets%2Fm_l_king.jpg&hash=d06010fdb9b1df03e4405afa39735f327b4ee668)
Did the old sign for exit 10A here have no cardinal direction for I-20 or is it just a new sign goof?
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January 15, 2018: Signs for Martin, Luther, or King. "Bonus" if you can find a Martin Luther King St (Drive, Ave, etc)
Martin Luther King Jr Parkway at University Ave in Des Moines
(https://i.imgur.com/fjpN0aK.jpg)
There was a Craig County version of a MLK Expressway sign on I-65 in Louisville that made the rounds recently on Facebook.
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January 15, 2018: Signs for Martin, Luther, or King. "Bonus" if you can find a Martin Luther King St (Drive, Ave, etc)
I'll avoid the ubiquitous MLK Jr Blvd, and go with one "Martin", one "Luther", and one "King".
The James G. Martin Freeway around Charlotte. July 16, 2013.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20130716%2Fexit90.jpg&hash=6c580d5f0af7029d4b6a682621074d3bee2d4f80)
Entering Luther on New York 151. August 5, 2009.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20090805%2Fluther.jpg&hash=debc42aeda287e967dc9634dfb39f5cda35bfb1b)
King City, from I-29 in Missouri. August 19, 2017.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20170819%2Fexit50.jpg&hash=9a012388a8fb02854abe03f55c6aee42ce87ad9b)
Quote from: OracleUsr on January 15, 2018, 09:16:39 PM
Did the old sign for exit 10A here have no cardinal direction for I-20 or is it just a new sign goof?
You know, I hadn't even noticed that little goof.
That sign was installed sometime between October 2015 and March 2016, per GSV, at the same time that the old exit 9 sign was replaced. There was no signage for I-20 on this gantry before that.
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January 15, 2018: Signs for Martin, Luther, or King. "Bonus" if you can find a Martin Luther King St (Drive, Ave, etc)
How about the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway (NY 440) on Staten Island?
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcoastroads.com%2Fstates%2Fny%2Fnyinter%2Fi278%2Ffullsize%2F278w10_05.jpg&hash=7900c72333458f238b1ac5d661f48b1f2be096fb)
Quote from: dgolub on January 16, 2018, 08:22:04 AM
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January 15, 2018: Signs for Martin, Luther, or King. "Bonus" if you can find a Martin Luther King St (Drive, Ave, etc)
How about the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway (NY 440) on Staten Island?
Nope, not valid. Today is January 16th, not the 15th.
QuoteJanuary 16th: BGS sign with a world famous street or location.
Miracle on 34th Street.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4326/36142850136_e1718f6f26_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/X4Py9y)
QuoteJanuary 16th: BGS sign with a world famous street or location.
What about a world famous highway like Route 66?
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3180/2459741078_8779fc6b82_z_d.jpg)
QuoteJanuary 16th: BGS sign with a world famous street or location.
PCH:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4160/33976616253_6558db735f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TLp3hv)
QuoteJanuary 16th: BGS sign with a world famous street or location.
I'd say New York City's Broadway is pretty famous. This from the Henry Hudson Parkway. June 1, 2014.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20140601%2Fexit22exit23.jpg&hash=53fae66505a5d5d08b2fc01cc72e68484379d350)
The Chicago Loop is famous. From I-94. July 13, 2007.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20070713%2Fexit65.jpg&hash=47fb36a5b4cf4649b5f6c31d4b0c61b7b1bdb4cd)
And DC's Pennsylvania Ave. From DC 295. January 1, 2005.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20050102%2Fpennave.jpg&hash=09aff73e524017bdec57577d17a8aa45d8aaa928)
QuoteJanuary 17, 2018
Challenge: Post signs containing a single route shield, where the number in the shield equals the number of letters in text on that sign.
Rules:
–Include only the text on the main sign panel, not any tabs or auxiliary panels.
–There can be other signs/shields in the photo, but apply the Challenge to only the principal sign.
–Variation: A second shield (or more) on the same sign
can be allowed, if the number in each shield equals the number of letters in a separate word in the sign (i.e., not the sum of all letters), accounting for all words with no remainder.
EXAMPLE: Shields for 4 and 6 can accompany a sign reading "Pine Valley" but not "South Utica" nor "Pine Valley Ridge".
Is this what you mean? (Top sign)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Falpsroads.net%2Froads%2Fma%2Fus_20%2Fschools.jpg&hash=ebd14eae55524f68b9196fb9423a4a767c3bbbbf)
US 20 (not MA 20), alpsroads
Quote from: Hurricane Rex on January 17, 2018, 11:47:22 AM
Quote from: empirestate on January 17, 2018, 11:03:21 AM
QuoteJanuary 17, 2018
Challenge: Post signs containing a single route shield, where the number in the shield equals the number of letters in text on that sign.
Rules:
–Include only the text on the main sign panel, not any tabs or auxiliary panels.
–There can be other signs/shields in the photo, but apply the Challenge to only the principal sign.
–Variation: A second shield (or more) on the same sign can be allowed, if the number in each shield equals the number of letters in a separate word in the sign (i.e., not the sum of all letters), accounting for all words with no remainder. EXAMPLE: Shields for 4 and 6 can accompany a sign reading "Pine Valley" but not "South Utica" nor "Pine Valley Ridge".
The I-5 Salem one is my play here
(https://www.interstate-guide.com/images205/i-205_or_st_04.jpg)
I count twenty letters on that sign.
Cross-posting someone else's photo from the city name game:
Quote from: Hurricane Rex on January 15, 2018, 02:59:07 AM
Maricopa to Arlington:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corcohighways.org%2Fhighways%2For%2F84%2F97to19%2F8.JPG&hash=7829708ebc2d775be911ab09896bb6f77309f5f5)
http://www.corcohighways.org/highways/or/84/97to19/8.JPG
Quote from: 1 on January 17, 2018, 11:16:28 AM
Is this what you mean? (Top sign)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Falpsroads.net%2Froads%2Fma%2Fus_20%2Fschools.jpg&hash=ebd14eae55524f68b9196fb9423a4a767c3bbbbf)
US 20 (not MA 20), alpsroads
Yup–US 20; twenty letters. (Although I did say "shield", but I'll decline to prosecute in this case.) ;-)
Quote from: kphoger on January 17, 2018, 11:55:54 AM
Quote from: Hurricane Rex on January 17, 2018, 11:47:22 AM
The I-5 Salem one is my play here
(https://www.interstate-guide.com/images205/i-205_or_st_04.jpg)
I count twenty letters on that sign.
Hmm; I see the problem. I'll count "Interstate" as a tab or auxiliary panel, and thus not included in the total. Still, that leaves ten letters on the sign, so no cigar.
Quote from: empirestate on January 17, 2018, 11:03:21 AM
QuoteJanuary 17, 2018
Challenge: Post signs containing a single route shield, where the number in the shield equals the number of letters in text on that sign.
Rules:
–Include only the text on the main sign panel, not any tabs or auxiliary panels.
–There can be other signs/shields in the photo, but apply the Challenge to only the principal sign.
–Variation: A second shield (or more) on the same sign can be allowed, if the number in each shield equals the number of letters in a separate word in the sign (i.e., not the sum of all letters), accounting for all words with no remainder. EXAMPLE: Shields for 4 and 6 can accompany a sign reading "Pine Valley" but not "South Utica" nor "Pine Valley Ridge".
From US 24 heading eastbound out of Peoria, IL:
(https://i.imgur.com/iCvtJbC.jpg)
Quote from: csw on January 17, 2018, 01:56:57 PM
Quote from: empirestate on January 17, 2018, 11:03:21 AM
QuoteJanuary 17, 2018
Challenge: Post signs containing a single route shield, where the number in the shield equals the number of letters in text on that sign.
Rules:
–Include only the text on the main sign panel, not any tabs or auxiliary panels.
–There can be other signs/shields in the photo, but apply the Challenge to only the principal sign.
–Variation: A second shield (or more) on the same sign can be allowed, if the number in each shield equals the number of letters in a separate word in the sign (i.e., not the sum of all letters), accounting for all words with no remainder. EXAMPLE: Shields for 4 and 6 can accompany a sign reading "Pine Valley" but not "South Utica" nor "Pine Valley Ridge".
From US 24 heading eastbound out of Peoria, IL:
(https://i.imgur.com/iCvtJbC.jpg)
Is not a sign containing a single route shield.
Also does not conform to the variation allowance.
QuoteJanuary 17, 2018
Challenge: Post signs containing a single route shield, where the number in the shield equals the number of letters in text on that sign.
Can't I just play this?
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4336/36520942471_c7da4da125.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XDenPV)
IL008 (https://flic.kr/p/XDenPV) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Edit: Also adding this shield to the mix.
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1541/24797414240_2285034068_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DMgejQ)
018 NE-8 (https://flic.kr/p/DMgejQ) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteJanuary 17, 2018
Challenge: Post signs containing a single route shield, where the number in the shield equals the number of letters in text on that sign.
I'm going to follow in the vein of paulthemapguy, here: :)
(https://i.imgur.com/bRQJgp2.jpg)
Quote from: empirestate on January 17, 2018, 11:03:21 AM
QuoteJanuary 17, 2018
Challenge: Post signs containing a single route shield, where the number in the shield equals the number of letters in text on that sign.
Rules:
–Include only the text on the main sign panel, not any tabs or auxiliary panels.
–There can be other signs/shields in the photo, but apply the Challenge to only the principal sign.
–Variation: A second shield (or more) on the same sign can be allowed, if the number in each shield equals the number of letters in a separate word in the sign (i.e., not the sum of all letters), accounting for all words with no remainder. EXAMPLE: Shields for 4 and 6 can accompany a sign reading "Pine Valley" but not "South Utica" nor "Pine Valley Ridge".
How's this?
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4726/39539833491_3d34cc0035_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23eZYX6)
Quote from: empirestate on January 17, 2018, 11:03:21 AM
QuoteJanuary 17, 2018
Challenge: Post signs containing a single route shield, where the number in the shield equals the number of letters in text on that sign.
Rules:
–Include only the text on the main sign panel, not any tabs or auxiliary panels.
–There can be other signs/shields in the photo, but apply the Challenge to only the principal sign.
–Variation: A second shield (or more) on the same sign can be allowed, if the number in each shield equals the number of letters in a separate word in the sign (i.e., not the sum of all letters), accounting for all words with no remainder. EXAMPLE: Shields for 4 and 6 can accompany a sign reading "Pine Valley" but not "South Utica" nor "Pine Valley Ridge".
Re-doing because my first one was 10 letters on an I-5 sign.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corcohighways.org%2Fhighways%2For%2F97%2F20to20%2F1.jpg&hash=79d33c38e83c9f4ac25faa501ae85bbbcfa891fd)Because the exit 135A is on a different sign, I did not include it in the count. 10:45 local time.
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on January 17, 2018, 10:02:31 PM
QuoteJanuary 17, 2018
Challenge: Post signs containing a single route shield, where the number in the shield equals the number of letters in text on that sign.
I'm going to follow in the vein of paulthemapguy, here: :)
I dunno, guys...the Illinois and Minnesota shields don't
contain a single route shield–they
are a single route shield! But we'll give them honorable mention. :-D
(But Illinois wins over Minnesota, because the "Minnesota" is in an auxiliary panel...) :spin:
Quote from: empirestate on January 18, 2018, 11:08:53 AM
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on January 17, 2018, 10:02:31 PM
QuoteJanuary 17, 2018
Challenge: Post signs containing a single route shield, where the number in the shield equals the number of letters in text on that sign.
I'm going to follow in the vein of paulthemapguy, here: :)
I dunno, guys...the Illinois and Minnesota shields don't contain a single route shield–they are a single route shield! But we'll give them honorable mention. :-D
(But Illinois wins over Minnesota, because the "Minnesota" is in an auxiliary panel...) :spin:
haha :-D I think it's valid--a panel containing only a route shield still is a panel containing a route shield! A route shield contains a route shield, right? :-P It's like reading the ingredients to bottled water. "Contains: Water."
Also, I know this was yesterday's challenge and it doesn't count for anything, but I was excited to find a sign that finally works so I'm posting it anyway. Look at the panel on the left.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4541/37973005895_461809d9d9_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ZRxzGc)
IL-I-90X17W (https://flic.kr/p/ZRxzGc) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Today's challenge should be an easier one:
QuoteJanuary 18, 2018: It's 11818. Show signage indicating the junction of a two-digit (or 1-digit) route and the route 100 greater that 2-digit route. Both routes cannot be Interstates. (Post route x and 100+x together, given that x<100.)
156 & 56
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2426/32545891820_27fb780bf0_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RzYcKS)
IN-056-156S (https://flic.kr/p/RzYcKS) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
159 & 59
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1649/24462804574_25f5c35888_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DgGgwE)
016 US59 (https://flic.kr/p/DgGgwE) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
145 & 45
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4295/35163391693_cbf983d391_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Vzgzh2)
IL-US45-034SE (https://flic.kr/p/Vzgzh2) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteJanuary 18, 2018: It's 11818. Show signage indicating the junction of a two-digit (or 1-digit) route and the route 100 greater that 2-digit route. Both routes cannot be Interstates. (Post route x and 100+x together, given that x<100.)
29 & 129
(https://www.aaroads.com/northeast/new_jersey001/nj-029_nb_exit_001_03.jpg)
Photo by AARoads & Carter Buchanan (https://www.aaroads.com/guides/nj-029/)
Quote from: paulthemapguy on January 18, 2018, 04:04:57 PM
Quote from: empirestate on January 18, 2018, 11:08:53 AM
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on January 17, 2018, 10:02:31 PM
QuoteJanuary 17, 2018
Challenge: Post signs containing a single route shield, where the number in the shield equals the number of letters in text on that sign.
I'm going to follow in the vein of paulthemapguy, here: :)
I dunno, guys...the Illinois and Minnesota shields don't contain a single route shield–they are a single route shield! But we'll give them honorable mention. :-D
(But Illinois wins over Minnesota, because the "Minnesota" is in an auxiliary panel...) :spin:
haha :-D I think it's valid--a panel containing only a route shield still is a panel containing a route shield! A route shield contains a route shield, right? :-P It's like reading the ingredients to bottled water. "Contains: Water."
But the bottle and the water aren't equivalent–you could separate them and they'd be distinct items. A sign that is only a shield can't be separated from the shield.
QuoteJanuary 18, 2018: It's 11818. Show signage indicating the junction of a two-digit (or 1-digit) route and the route 100 greater that 2-digit route. Both routes cannot be Interstates. (Post route x and 100+x together, given that x<100.)
So I-10/I-110 is out? :bigass:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4061/4222691158_45f462aa37_z_d.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2102/2281623007_ed89280748_z_d.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2643/4199786015_93ea0a87f3_z_d.jpg)
QuoteJanuary 18, 2018: It's 11818. Show signage indicating the junction of a two-digit (or 1-digit) route and the route 100 greater that 2-digit route. Both routes cannot be Interstates. (Post route x and 100+x together, given that x<100.)
I'm fairly certain we've done this one before (or something very similar), but IMO I don't have a problem repeating challenges (as long as they're spaced far enough apart.)
Northwest terminus of MN-123 at MN-23, looking west:
(https://i.imgur.com/xd06sD1.jpg)
Iowa salad in Ottumwa:
(https://i.imgur.com/wUYV56P.jpg)
I'm not sure how to get a static GSV, so here's a link to UT-26/126 near Ogden, UT. (https://goo.gl/maps/FUHCagMY9ox)
Quote from: roadguy2 on January 18, 2018, 05:54:39 PM
I'm not sure how to get a static GSV
https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/streetview?size=600x300&location=46.414382,10.013988&heading=151.78&pitch=-0.76
location: latitude, then longitude (longitude is negative in the United States)
heading: direction facing, from 0 to 360
pitch: whether you're looking at the sky, the horizon, or the ground, from -90 to 90
Quote from: 1 on January 18, 2018, 05:59:28 PM
Quote from: roadguy2 on January 18, 2018, 05:54:39 PM
I'm not sure how to get a static GSV
https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/streetview?size=600x300&location=46.414382,10.013988&heading=151.78&pitch=-0.76
location: latitude, then longitude (longitude is negative in the United States)
heading: direction facing, from 0 to 360
pitch: whether you're looking at the sky, the horizon, or the ground, from -90 to 90
It's pretty blurry, but here it is:
(https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/streetview?size=800x600&location=41.1667128,-112.0259204&heading=45.00&pitch=0.76)
QuoteJanuary 18, 2018: It's 11818. Show signage indicating the junction of a two-digit (or 1-digit) route and the route 100 greater that 2-digit route. Both routes cannot be Interstates. (Post route x and 100+x together, given that x<100.)
New York 86 and New York 186 near Saranac Lake. March 20, 2016.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20160320%2Fwestny186westny86.jpg&hash=1220afb17d7a2930c0879711893c32f54081a5cc)
Maine 9 and Maine 109 in Kennebunk. May 29, 2010.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20100529%2Fus1me9me109toi95.jpg&hash=31aebf1be9d83ac070362ca28166988c0d078ef3)
Autoroute 31 and Québec 131 from Autoroute 40. June 28, 2011.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20110628%2Fsortie122.jpg&hash=3d23119ba387e658c4424dcf4dbf4e35efce340e)
QuoteJanuary 18, 2018: It's 11818. Show signage indicating the junction of a two-digit (or 1-digit) route and the route 100 greater that 2-digit route. Both routes cannot be Interstates. (Post route x and 100+x together, given that x<100.)
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8337/29436807972_e3124ca96e_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LRekrW)
Quote from: formulanone on January 18, 2018, 06:35:50 PM
QuoteJanuary 18, 2018: It's 11818. Show signage indicating the junction of a two-digit (or 1-digit) route and the route 100 greater that 2-digit route. Both routes cannot be Interstates. (Post route x and 100+x together, given that x<100.)
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8337/29436807972_e3124ca96e_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LRekrW)
I know where that is ;)
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on January 18, 2018, 05:45:01 PM
QuoteJanuary 18, 2018: It's 11818. Show signage indicating the junction of a two-digit (or 1-digit) route and the route 100 greater that 2-digit route. Both routes cannot be Interstates. (Post route x and 100+x together, given that x<100.)
Iowa salad in Ottumwa:
(https://i.imgur.com/wUYV56P.jpg)
Hah :-D I held off posting IA-163 and US63 specifically because I wanted to see if you would. I predicted correctly! What I didn't predict is that you would post a photo of the EXACT SAME ASSEMBLY THAT I PHOTOGRAPHED :-o :-o :-o :-o :-o
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4045/35276561140_574fab25da_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VKgABo)
IA-149-163SNA (https://flic.kr/p/VKgABo) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote from: paulthemapguy on January 18, 2018, 08:38:22 PM
Hah :-D I held off posting IA-163 and US63 specifically because I wanted to see if you would. I predicted correctly! What I didn't predict is that you would post a photo of the EXACT SAME ASSEMBLY THAT I PHOTOGRAPHED :-o :-o :-o :-o :-o
Taken only ~3 1/2 months apart too–my picture is from October 18th. :)
QuoteJanuary 18, 2018: It's 11818. Show signage indicating the junction of a two-digit (or 1-digit) route and the route 100 greater that 2-digit route. Both routes cannot be Interstates. (Post route x and 100+x together, given that x<100.)
US-67/167 in Sherwood. January 8, 2018.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4737/24712708077_c88c03b6a6_b.jpg)
(https://flic.kr/p/DDM68K)US-67 & US-167 (https://flic.kr/p/DDM68K) by TBKS1 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/154936453@N06/), on Flickr
This picture is terrible though. lol
Okay, for today's Challenge, we're going to do another little sequence game involving the 50 states.
This Challenge will remain open until the sequence is completed (regardless of date).
The rules are pretty simple:
–Post photos containing the name of each state, one at a time and in alphabetical order, spelled out in full on a sign (i.e., no abbreviations).
–The state name cannot be in direct reference to the state itself. Features named after or derived from the state are OK, just not the actual state–so, no "welcome" signs or state line signage. Features unrelated to the state are also good, such as "George Washington Bridge" or "Wyoming County".
–Include the next state alphabetically in your Challenge statement.
So, here we go!
QuoteJanuary 19, 2018
Alabama (next up: Alaska)
QuoteJanuary 19, 2018
Alabama (next up: Alaska)
Courtesy of Alpsroads
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alpsroads.net%2Froads%2Fal%2Fi-65%2Fnalr.jpg&hash=fe22d4ee678bbc5a7d07e5fa71fda0f3fa021057)
Quote from: empirestate on January 19, 2018, 12:46:00 AM
Okay, for today's Challenge, we're going to do another little sequence game involving the 50 states. This Challenge will remain open until the sequence is completed (regardless of date).
The rules are pretty simple:
–Post photos containing the name of each state, one at a time and in alphabetical order, spelled out in full on a sign (i.e., no abbreviations).
–The state name cannot be in direct reference to the state itself. Features named after or derived from the state are OK, just not the actual state–so, no "welcome" signs or state line signage. Features unrelated to the state are also good, such as "George Washington Bridge" or "Wyoming County".
–Include the next state alphabetically in your Challenge statement.
^Posting this so it appears on page 132, to make things easy.
So I suppose my folder of state welcome signs will be of no use here. I have to get creative...
Anyone been to the Alaska Highway? Also if anyone lives in a city with clusters of streets named after states, your street blade photos will prove very useful here.
List of states with rivers named analogously:
Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, Tennessee, Wisconsin
I didn't initially post the Alaska Highway since it seems too much of a direct reference. But since it appears that road names and even street signs are fair game, I'll do it.
QuoteJanuary 19, 2018: Alaska. Next up, Arizona.
Dawson Creek, British Columbia, at the start of the Alaska Highway. June 11, 2001.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20010611%2Fakhighway-enter.jpg&hash=d1bf3450bc1ac9261b9d8b4952d2e8dc233dba1e)
Quote from: paulthemapguy on January 19, 2018, 10:27:13 AM
So I suppose my folder of state welcome signs will be of no use here. I have to get creative...
That was basically the idea...I figured many people have a collection of welcome signs, and I didn't want it to be
too easy...
Quote from: Jim on January 19, 2018, 11:04:18 AM
I didn't initially post the Alaska Highway since it seems too much of a direct reference. But since it appears that road names and even street signs are fair game, I'll do it.
...but also not too difficult. So yeah, Alaska Highway totally works; after all, not every state has a highway named after it meeting its borders.
Hint: There is actually at least one case where you
can use a state welcome sign for this Challenge, and it would be valid. But let's wait and see whether anybody grabs the opportunity. :hmmm: ;-)
Quote from: empirestate on January 19, 2018, 01:51:33 PM
Hint: There is actually at least one case where you can use a state welcome sign for this Challenge, and it would be valid. But let's wait and see whether anybody grabs the opportunity. :hmmm: ;-)
Are you thinking of a specific
sign, or a specific
state?
To my knowledge all welcome signs have the state name on them, so it must be a welcome sign that has another state's name on it for an unrelated reason.
Quote from: webny99 on January 19, 2018, 01:57:32 PM
Quote from: empirestate on January 19, 2018, 01:51:33 PM
Hint: There is actually at least one case where you can use a state welcome sign for this Challenge, and it would be valid. But let's wait and see whether anybody grabs the opportunity. :hmmm: ;-)
Are you thinking of a specific sign, or a specific state?
To my knowledge all welcome signs have the state name on them, so it must be a welcome sign that has another state's name on it for an unrelated reason.
You are on the right track...
QuoteJanuary 21, 2018: Signs or photos with 3 or more different route numbers, the highest of which is less than twice the lowest.
This means that all three (or more) route numbers are relatively close together.
Ignore prefixes and suffixes; my 3-3A-4 photo would not be valid since it only has two distinct numbers (3 and 4).
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Falpsroads.net%2Froads%2Fct%2Fi-84%2Fe5_1.jpg&hash=82863ad219a1044b3aaf3d3d7dcda72c11425690)
alpsroads, since I don't have any qualifying photos in my collection. Connecticut.
Another qualifying sign (left sign, not whole photo), from the Route Number Difference Game thread:
Quote from: Jim on June 01, 2017, 01:34:28 PM
From I-90 in Indiana. July 16, 2007.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20070716%2Fexit17.jpg&hash=d45048e5174a69da9144120565ae8896e358196f)
QuoteJanuary 21, 2018: Signs or photos with 3 or more different route numbers, the highest of which is less than twice the lowest.
This one qualifies
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fharrisburg.jpg&hash=d4ce8eca2ece705c35fe5943d72ab2fd499357b0)
QuoteJanuary 19, 2018: Alaska. Next up, Arizona.
Arizona Street, in Lonsdale, Minnesota.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.johnweeks.com%2Fhighway%2Fcitysigns-states%2Farizona.jpg&hash=17577640284754d696f05ee9036819afd4bec559)
Not my photo, but this link from John A. Weeks III will probably spoil this challenge (http://www.johnweeks.com/highway/citysigns-states/).
Click if you want more, or ignore (with all due respect to the photo's owner) if you'd like to find them yourself.
QuoteJanuary 19, 2018: Arkansas, next up California.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FCO%2FCO%2F91%2FCO91_cl_ArkansasRiver_north_May15.jpg&hash=32fa2f7dc02354948f0ba088834f6baf6beec709)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/CO/CO/91/CO91_cl_ArkansasRiver_north_May15_24x16.jpg
Colorado Highway 91 near the Continental Divide
QuoteJanuary 21, 2018: Signs or photos with 3 or more different route numbers, the highest of which is less than twice the lowest.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8352/29509960060_abc30970c2_z_d.jpg)
Cairo, IL
QuoteJanuary 21, 2018: Signs or photos with 3 or more different route numbers, the highest of which is less than twice the lowest.
(https://i.imgur.com/oKX4cjm.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/TMwL4bq.jpg)
This one just squeezes under the bar:
(https://i.imgur.com/WvfNVwL.jpg)
QuoteJanuary 21, 2018: Signs or photos with 3 or more different route numbers, the highest of which is less than twice the lowest.
I-270 northbound at I-64 on the west side of St. Louis:
(https://i.imgur.com/8FgmmbO.jpg)
QuoteJanuary 21, 2018: Signs or photos with 3 or more different route numbers, the highest of which is less than twice the lowest.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4768/25732745318_fce0d9a9ea_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FcV3EJ)
QuoteJanuary 21, 2018: Signs or photos with 3 or more different route numbers, the highest of which is less than twice the lowest.
The one and only example in my collection that didn't have an ineligible fourth number intruding, in Fayetteville:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fstreets%2Flanier.jpg&hash=00bc4b37c90fc94c8e20340fedbaf7448acea0b9)
QuoteJanuary 19, 2018: California. Next: Colorado
California Trail in Nebraska
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2038/2280108297_7c2866f94c_z_d.jpg)
QuoteJanuary 21, 2018: Signs or photos with 3 or more different route numbers, the highest of which is less than twice the lowest.
I really like this challenge!
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/702/32826052886_249b0985b7_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/S1J6T5)
IN-029-US24NA (https://flic.kr/p/S1J6T5) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Here's a foursome in Wisconsin.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4547/38847318452_c23efc8cb8_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/22bNEmC)
WI-US41-029 (https://flic.kr/p/22bNEmC) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Savanna, IL
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8635/28350375743_aaa1ba902d_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Kce5ZM)
IL-064-084sw (https://flic.kr/p/Kce5ZM) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteJanuary 19, 2018: Colorado. Next: Connecticut
Taking the embarrassingly obvious way on this one. The Colorado River at its I-40 crossing from Arizona into California. October 25, 2003.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20031025%2Fcoloradoriver.jpg&hash=fdf53030cf9101a3d0cf1aa7b94604fec5710cfd)
QuoteJanuary 21, 2018: Signs or photos with 3 or more different route numbers, the highest of which is less than twice the lowest.
I also like a creative and challenging challenge.
2 * 31 > 50. Near Melvern, Kansas. July 1, 2013.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20130701%2Fsouthi35westus50northks31.jpg&hash=03cf3c685fc9f84dc43086d85a8273848967787a)
2 * 240 > 324. I-290 in the Buffalo area. June 26, 2012.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20120626%2Fexit6.jpg&hash=50af008409fc4973962b82ad4d7d4a1524225bd2)
2 * 15 > 29. Warrenton, Virginia, area. May 21, 2005.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20050521%2Fus15us29us17.jpg&hash=68f2eb63e8eed4a7e9ff34746c72d7c2a5fecf8d)
QuoteJanuary 21, 2018: Signs or photos with 3 or more different route numbers, the highest of which is less than twice the lowest.
(https://i.imgur.com/yHBUnlS.jpg)
At the Ambassador Bridge in downtown Detroit, before the Ambassador Gateway reconstruction. These signs are long gone:
(https://i.imgur.com/rXjAQVG.jpg)
January 22, 2018: Any guide sign with a lowercase "j" on it. It's harder than you think. Stay within English-speaking countries if you can, to face the entire brunt of the challenge.
(By "guide sign" I mean the term as defined in the MUTCD.)
This is in Peotone, IL
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4763/39717687232_7003e97a3a_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23vHwEU)
bladeEL (https://flic.kr/p/23vHwEU) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote from: paulthemapguy on January 22, 2018, 09:59:04 AM
January 22, 2018: Any guide sign with a lowercase "j" on it. It's harder than you think. Stay within English-speaking countries if you can, to face the entire brunt of the challenge.
I don't know the MUTCD definition of a "Guide Sign" but I assume these are at least in the spirit of the challenge.
Looks like I'm finding non-English words in English-speaking countries.
The Sca
jaquada Expressway from I-190 in Buffalo. August 4, 2001.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20010804%2Fny198.jpg&hash=74ba4461bee10402d6fddfcd05d1d792a59c0fcc)
Everyone enjoys the Ma
j Deegan Expwy here from I-95 in New York. August 1, 2017.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20170801%2Fexits1cd.jpg&hash=714e5a34b59990228be31b8db5f042925a52813d)
Close to home, on I-90 in New York we have the Cana
joharie exit. September 16, 2006.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20060916%2Fexit29.jpg&hash=acb6f602a0cb0ef61be3605b07634f2f0fa8cbf9)
Quote from: Jim on January 22, 2018, 11:55:54 AM
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FON%2Fhwy_400_images%2F400_dv_35_south_Jun14.jpg&hash=bcf7d7950a218700035ae8a3f324304304008799)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/ON/hwy_400_images/400_dv_35_south_Jun14_24x16.jpg
Ajo AZ
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fajjo.jpg&hash=8ff12c836588bf08a844dd9def05876c0c3a1e92)
Quote from: Jim on January 22, 2018, 11:55:54 AM
I don't know the MUTCD definition of a "Guide Sign" but I assume these are at least in the spirit of the challenge.
You probably do. It's basically any sign you typically find as green and white. White text on blue and brown panels also count. Anything that identifies a location or route, or leads people to a location or route.
QuoteJanuary 23, 2018: Post a picture of any signal head (mounted vertically), where the bottom section is an indication with a color other than green.
That parenthetical is to prevent smart-alecks from posting a horizontal signal head and saying "they're ALL at the bottom!" I'm onto you ;-)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4582/38209250274_9d3e44726f_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21dqoV9)
IMG_1886 (https://flic.kr/p/21dqoV9) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteJanuary 23, 2018: Post a picture of any signal head (mounted vertically), where the bottom section is an indication with a color other than green.
Not sure this challenge would net anything other than pictures of flashing yellow arrows.
(https://i.imgur.com/ILRGw3q.jpg)
Ankeny, IA
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on January 23, 2018, 09:57:55 PM
QuoteJanuary 23, 2018: Post a picture of any signal head (mounted vertically), where the bottom section is an indication with a color other than green.
Not sure this challenge would net anything other than pictures of flashing yellow arrows.
(https://i.imgur.com/ILRGw3q.jpg)
Ankeny, IA
There's the famous Tipperary Hill light, but that seems too cliché.
QuoteJanuary 23, 2018: Post a picture of any signal head (mounted vertically), where the bottom section is an indication with a color other than green.
Pedestrian crossing signal at the intersection of Washington & State Streets in Marblehead, MA (shown at right):
(https://wednesdaysinmhd.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Keep-it-Local-The-Corner-of-State-and-Washington-Streets.jpg)
Photo from Wednesdays in Marblehead (https://wednesdaysinmhd.com/2016/12/03/wednesdays-in-marblehead-pop-up-shop-tomorrow-on-washington-street/)
January 24, 2018: a picture of a sign where a route is physically spelled out in place of a shield.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180124/e6fb95264907985cd5888d872927b9fe.jpg)
Edit: Street name signs on traffic lights don't count.
Quote from: pdx-wanderer on January 24, 2018, 12:17:36 PM
January 24, 2018: a picture of a sign where a route is physically spelled out in place of a shield.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4139/34934125884_bd6383ca6d_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Ve1wxf)US 95 in Amesbury MA? (https://flic.kr/p/Ve1wxf) by <name removed> (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hotdogpi/), on Flickr
Also an error: should be I-95, not US 95.
Quote from: pdx-wanderer on January 24, 2018, 12:17:36 PM
January 24, 2018: a picture of a sign where a route is physically spelled out in place of a shield.
Oxford Highway No. 2
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FON%2Fhwy_401_images%2F401_dv_237_east_Jul12.jpg&hash=69b13579b9660d2fd3e8a5bc3c29a630de9104dc)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/ON/hwy_401_images/401_dv_237_east_Jul12_24x16.jpg
New York 252:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FNY%2FNY%2F252%2FNY252_ButtonCopy2.jpg&hash=a831b0a6a2615af9f638a57ce794a0bb07d0e500)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/NY/NY/252/NY252_ButtonCopy2_lg.jpg
Simcoe Road 89:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FON%2Fhwy_400_images%2F400_dv_74_north.jpg&hash=1cd0d94e086789cef9369e3f9e772d8c2815464e)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/ON/hwy_400_images/400_dv_74_north_lg.jpg
QuoteConnecticut. Next up ----> Delaware
From UConn Field Hockey Twitter
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CCmUL7zWgAAoGci.jpg)
Quote
January 24, 2018: a picture of a sign where a route is physically spelled out in place of a shield.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2605/4467191704_d04202b971_z_d.jpg)
Near New Orleans
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8308/29509871230_deb30c5deb_z_d.jpg)
Cairo, IL
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3573/3387933312_9ac2a702e6_z_d.jpg)
Baton Rouge, LA
Quote
January 24, 2018: a picture of a sign where a route is physically spelled out in place of a shield.
Three-for-one near Chestatee, GA:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2Froadphotos%2Fsr_306_to_400.jpg&hash=d0812ad74ffa281ccb829fd441b666440957a23c)
Quote
January 24, 2018: a picture of a sign where a route is physically spelled out in place of a shield.
I am sure I've posted one or two of these in other threads, but here they are nonetheless.
At the north end of the NY 30 bridge in Amsterdam. March 27, 2013. Still in place today.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20130327%2Fdowntown.jpg&hash=ff144547b4f009aa68c3cb0cab5ae99c5670c33d)
Illinois in the St. Louis metro area. April 26, 2004.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20040426%2Fi55i70i255.jpg&hash=1e2ab3496a3a7d6dce28b9ed9cee0fd236f3c8f0)
Maui. August 26, 2006.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20060826%2Fkalepa.jpg&hash=6b89bda5d3f6ccf8dfdfd7449e89e36dacbee335)
UT-248 and US 40, east of Park City UT. This is known as Keetley Junction.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4671/39845359261_bc07d9198a_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23GZT7M)
Quote
January 24, 2018: a picture of a sign where a route is physically spelled out in place of a shield.
Near Edwardsville, IL:
(https://i.imgur.com/OfcUJXI.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/wWUtVRL.jpg)
Quote from: pdx-wanderer on January 24, 2018, 12:17:36 PM
January 24, 2018: a picture of a sign where a route is physically spelled out in place of a shield.
Oregon seems to have quite a few of these. Here's a two-fer on an interchange sequence sign on I-5 South just before Exit 303:
(https://i.imgur.com/qkf5UDR.jpg) (https://goo.gl/maps/D26iQa1eHCr)
QuoteJanuary 24, 2018: a picture of a sign where a route is physically spelled out in place of a shield.
(https://i.imgur.com/wIoWr8q.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/3N7FDS8.jpg)
QuoteJanuary 23, 2018: Post a picture of any signal head (mounted vertically), where the bottom section is an indication with a color other than green.
I did not respond since I wasn't sure my photo would work, but Liberty, Missouri has 3 section signals with Red and alternating yellow and green arrows (2 sets of LED's). So you have red, green straight arrow, green Left arrow , with straight and Right in the other signal. Yellow sequence, all arrows turn yellow.
Quote from: pdx-wanderer on January 24, 2018, 12:17:36 PM
January 24, 2018: a picture of a sign where a route is physically spelled out in place of a shield.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4337/36514162325_9af07ef76b_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XCCCjR)
IL-164WT (https://flic.kr/p/XCCCjR) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Illinois likes to put the route number on street blades when the junction has a traffic signal. Here are a couple examples of that.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7619/27183483395_bac4634a76_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Hq7syc)
IL-176-021E (https://flic.kr/p/Hq7syc) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8633/28347457574_b9b8c64587_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KbY8ww)
IL-059-056S (https://flic.kr/p/KbY8ww) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote from: pdx-wanderer on January 24, 2018, 12:17:36 PM
January 24, 2018: a picture of a sign where a route is physically spelled out in place of a shield.
Found another one while looking around Corvallis researching a construction project:
(https://i.imgur.com/1YytQyM.jpg) (https://goo.gl/maps/qxZ6X74AdEH2)
QuoteJanuary 25th, 2018: It's the middle of winter, so... snowplows in action:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FON%2FOntroads%2FSimcoeStreetSnowPlow.jpg&hash=f41b05a9dd88cfb39eb08928c64a603c938ff0bf)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/ON/Ontroads/SimcoeStreetSnowPlow_24x16.jpg
QuoteDelaware. Next up ---> Florida
Found here: https://appalachiantrail.com/20140626/appalachian-trail-community-delaware-water-gap/
(https://appalachiantrail.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Delaware-Water-Gap-e1379710450792.jpg)
QuoteFlorida. Next up ---> Georgia
From I-37 in San Antonio, Texas. May 24, 2004.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20040524%2Fexit140.jpg&hash=67e861a1f6ec62a84ba4e3e717c1e19311217fbd)
Georgia: Georgia Ave on a railroad bridge in McComb, MS
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8245/8590151121_07081972fb_z_d.jpg)
Next: Hawaii
January 26, 2018: Route marker assemblies have various tabs with a 2:1 aspect ratio, usually 24" x 12" or 36" x 18". Post route marker assemblies with a blank one of these tabs.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4734/38595148315_435d39d2e3_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21NwdXD)
IL-031-I-88NA (https://flic.kr/p/21NwdXD) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4708/24994001197_9a12457144_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/E5CMM8)
IL-001-394NE (https://flic.kr/p/E5CMM8) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote
January 26, 2018: Route marker assemblies have various tabs with a 2:1 aspect ratio, usually 24" x 12" or 36" x 18". Post route marker assemblies with a blank one of these tabs.
I have to ask: what's the point when using individual signs? I get it with unisigns, but...
(https://i.imgur.com/NFP1y1Y.jpg)
QuoteJanuary 27, 2018: Route marker arrangements on green signs that could otherwise be normal displays.
Some examples below of what I mean: only route markers, arrows, and optionally, cardinal directions; nothing else. Minnesota has lots of these, often on traffic signal mast arms.
(https://i.imgur.com/B61WsMN.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/YUJW9Vp.jpg)
QuoteJanuary 27, 2018: Route marker arrangements on green signs that could otherwise be normal displays.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fwesj.org%2Froads%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2018%2F01%2FMVIMG_20171227_130938.jpg&hash=0458a011187e3e5bc1043e5b2f516c68b19c1087)
FL-858 E at US-1, Hallandale Beach, FL, taken by me
QuoteJanuary 27, 2018: Route marker arrangements on green signs that could otherwise be normal displays.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3057/5871316592_cf32e773a9_z_d.jpg)
Excelsior Springs, MO
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8153/7417263060_9b72ef866d_z_d.jpg)
Buffalo, MO
Does the
TO disquality this?
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2347/2625919825_9edde68b89_z_d.jpg)
Irwin, MO
Originally single markers upgraded to a green sign, so may or may not count.
Quote from: US71 on January 27, 2018, 12:36:17 PM
Does the TO disquality this?
Nah, it's good to me. :thumbsup: (Also would include things like Business, Alternate, etc, I suppose.)
Edit to add: I actually find that one really interesting, because it not only includes the black border used with Missouri's supplemental routes, but also the white borders for the TO and the arrow. The borders, IMO, are all unnecessary when applied to a green sign background.
QuoteJanuary 27, 2018: Route marker arrangements on green signs that could otherwise be normal displays.
I'll offer this one in Lincoln, New Hampshire. August 13, 2015.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20150813%2Fnh112us3.jpg&hash=a35edc2aa9b5a0c12091970f04b0fe1ad7e1d310)
QuoteJanuary 27, 2018: Route marker arrangements on green signs that could otherwise be normal displays.
Utah has installed a bunch of these in the past few years:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4606/39573994322_0d9871f5f9_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23i24LW)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4606/39603212921_5686b07144_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23kAPrT)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4646/39459453841_a13b04e834_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/237U1T4)
Quote from: Jim on January 27, 2018, 02:20:08 PM
QuoteJanuary 27, 2018: Route marker arrangements on green signs that could otherwise be normal displays.
I'll offer this one in Lincoln, New Hampshire. August 13, 2015.
Most route marker signs in New Hampshire or Massachusetts could be played for this challenge. Same with "Junction" signs in Michigan. I try to actively avoid taking photos of these, because I go for the standalone route shields for my collection. This made little green unisigns a bit harder to dredge up from my flickr account.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4017/35746824496_fd3dc00139_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WsPPwh)
MI-US45-064S (https://flic.kr/p/WsPPwh) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4326/35516959363_6da12ebfd7_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/W7vGCk)
UT-108-126E (https://flic.kr/p/W7vGCk) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Junction I-80 sign on US63 in Iowa.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4075/34822581824_665353a1b1_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/V49QnN)
IA-US63-I-80NJ (https://flic.kr/p/V49QnN) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Challenge of January 28th: A highway sign that is also a Smith Number. (https://oeis.org/A006753)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4620/39790794782_0d29d93975_b.jpg)
(https://flic.kr/p/23CbdZU)AR-319 (https://flic.kr/p/23CbdZU) by TBKS1 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/154936453@N06/), on Flickr
319 = 11 * 29
3 + 1 + 9 = 13
1 + 1 + 2 + 9 = 13
Quote from: TBKS1 on January 28, 2018, 03:35:34 PM
Challenge of January 28th: A highway sign that is also a Smith Number. (https://oeis.org/A006753)
85 and 985 are Smith Numbers:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4679/24543578117_8aea192a5d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DoQfFX)
I-22 and AL 4 (US 78):
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3945/15543823040_4fff48dfe8_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/pFya3Y)
Quote from: TBKS1 on January 28, 2018, 03:35:34 PM
Challenge of January 28th: A highway sign that is also a Smith Number. (https://oeis.org/A006753)
265 is a Smith number:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4606/26008859128_cafc6e5932_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FCjcFE)
121:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4756/39574145072_21f05a36bc_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23i2QA5)
85:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4730/25589093988_b1302f24f8_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EZdN8E)
Quote from: TBKS1 on January 28, 2018, 03:35:34 PM
January 28th: A highway sign that is also a Smith Number. (https://oeis.org/A006753)
378 is a Smith Number:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwesj.org%2Froads%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2018%2F01%2FIMG_0333.jpg&hash=c0addf39851d4cec118ff5231e6ac2e01f9a56bd)
SC-6 N @ US-378, Lexington, SC, taken by me
Note that the link TBKS1 provided is somewhat misleading, as it states prime numbers are also Smith numbers when in fact this is not necessarily true. (Example: 13 is 1 * 13, 1+1+3 = 5, but 1+3 = 4, so not a Smith number.)
Quote from: TBKS1 on January 28, 2018, 03:35:34 PM
January 28th: A highway sign that is also a Smith Number. (https://oeis.org/A006753)
Here are a few Smith numbers (just going on the list linked in the OP, I really can't get my head around the concept)
HI 58 in Lihue:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hawaiihighways.com%2Fbegin-58-end-51.jpg&hash=dfc63fb3568b2b0934a83b7c21a03af08e54323e)
HI 378 in Pukalani:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hawaiihighways.com%2Fjct-377-378-large.jpg&hash=ed2031714b1ecf11a99eb8979e3768c620d9a753)
MB 391 in Lynn Lake:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FMB391-west-end_DSC6383.jpg&hash=120aff0d37f1dbc202b1edc41112518895e57a16)
US 666 in Cortez CO (1996, with a younger and skinnier me in the photo):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2Fjct-666-160%282%29.jpg&hash=ab0bc6b6045b2039a7f986012fc2f5691e5385f2)
WA 22 by Corco highways.
22 is a smith number.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corcohighways.org%2Fhighways%2F221%2F14to22%2F4.JPG&hash=873d727ffe41bb6a3211b4e73ccd098d43843cb3)
Quote from: roadguy2 on January 28, 2018, 06:09:03 PM
27 (does it count if it's a mileage sign?):
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4728/38580558525_2422bf78ff_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21MerVx)
That doesn't count.
Quote from: Thing 342 on January 28, 2018, 06:27:35 PM
Note that the link TBKS1 provided is somewhat misleading, as it states prime numbers are also Smith numbers when in fact this is not necessarily true. (Example: 13 is 1 * 13, 1+1+3 = 5, but 1+3 = 4, so not a Smith number.)
1 isn't prime. A prime number's only prime factor is itself. It still doesn't count, but that's only because Smith numbers are explicitly defined as being composite (i.e. non-prime).
Quote from: TBKS1 on January 28, 2018, 03:35:34 PM
January 28th: A highway sign that is also a Smith Number. (https://oeis.org/A006753)
Here's 166...
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2016%2Fus27alt.jpg&hash=3326d80d85c0905968c634271ad85c33df03f110)
274...
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fnumbers%2Fga274.jpg&hash=cc6d3dca460f10fadd4a5c4e617799251e5838b6)
and 355.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2011%2Fsigns%2Fmd355_old2_small.jpg&hash=31440fb8ee423731084bbede642d5d58e1df1af3)
Quote from: roadguy2 on January 27, 2018, 01:05:44 AM
I can't find my picture of it, but here's the GSV (https://goo.gl/maps/ocq2rEz8e8L2). There are 3 more identical ones on each leg of this intersection.
Remember, while GSV is allowed, the image must appear inline in your post...
Quote from: roadguy2 on January 27, 2018, 06:28:18 PM
QuoteJanuary 27, 2018: Route marker arrangements on green signs that could otherwise be normal displays.
Utah has installed a bunch of these in the past few years:
...and also that there's a 3-photo limit.
iPhone
Also: it's now January 29th and time for the monthly recap! All Challenges starting on 12/30 are open through and until 1/31. New Challenges also posted on 1/30 and 1/31.
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Quote from: pdx-wanderer on January 24, 2018, 12:17:36 PM
January 24, 2018: a picture of a sign where a route is physically spelled out in place of a shield.
These are everywhere in Arkansas. (Although I don't know if this counts since it's a junction sign, but I'll leave it here.)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4614/25089061467_7f94a40b0f_z.jpg)
(https://flic.kr/p/Ee2ZTi)AR-338 (2) (https://flic.kr/p/Ee2ZTi) by TBKS1 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/154936453@N06/), on Flickr
Quote from: US71 on January 15, 2018, 10:31:28 AM
Challenge for January 15, 2018: signs for Martin, Luther, or King. "Bonus" if you can find a Martin Luther King St (Drive, Ave, etc)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4764/28153481999_4993b06f74_b.jpg)
(https://flic.kr/p/JTPXm4)I-630 (3) (https://flic.kr/p/JTPXm4) by TBKS1 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/154936453@N06/), on Flickr
QuoteDecember 31, 2017: Post the one road-related picture you took yourself in 2017 that highlights your top travel experience of the year.
Here's an odd one, since my most interesting travel experience of 2017 was for several days of hot-springing rather than for roadgeeking, in the remote southeast Alaska village of Tenakee Springs. The "road-related picture" is of the narrow gravel road that is the village's only street. You can see why nothing larger than a golf cart or ATV is allowed in the village, except for public service vehicles like the firetruck. While it's on the Alaska Marine Highway auto ferry system (the village's only link to the highway system), it is the
only ferry port to which you can't take your car.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FTenakeeAve%2Bdog-DSC_8033.jpg&hash=583bc7bb0404fdd2c6a72faaf2d6cfca186adda5)
Here's a list of all of the challenges we can recap today. Note that there were no challenges for the 13th or 20th.
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- December 31, 2017: Post the one road-related picture you took yourself in 2017 that highlights your top travel experience of the year.
- January 1, 2018: Post a picture showing congestion in both directions
- January 2, 2018: Post a street sign that's something other than a blade or wall plaque.
- January 3, 2018: Post road photos that also contain impressive Christmas lights displays.
- January 4, 2018: Post a pair of end markers indicating two routes terminating at the same point.
- January 5, 2018: We have some nasty wind chills today following the blizzard in the northeastern U.S. Post signs containing "wind" or "chill" (including as substrings of words).
- January 6, 2018: Post photos relating in any way to the gifts mentioned in the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas"
- January 7, 2018: Post any signs showing bike route numbers accompanied by any embellishments designated "M" in the MUTCD. This includes any banners across the top and any directional arrows below.
- January 8, 2018: An exit that is on the opposite side of the road.
- January 9, 2018: Closed Exits with diagonal slap-on signage
- January 10, 2018: Post pictures of guide signs containing multiple names, wherein the all letters of one name appear within another name.
- January 11, 2018: Post signage where every numeral on the signage is a 1, except for one. (Must be at least three 1's in the photo)
- January 12, 2018: Photos with at least two city/town names that are dictionary-defined words.
- January 14, 2018: Two or more state routes with inconsistent shield types, other than differences solely due to number of digits.
- January 15, 2018: Signs for Martin, Luther, or King. "Bonus" if you can find a Martin Luther King St (Drive, Ave, etc)
- January 16, 2018: BGS sign with a world famous street or location.
- January 17, 2018: Post signs containing a single route shield, where the number in the shield equals the number of letters in text on that sign.
- January 18, 2018: Show signage indicating the junction of a two-digit (or 1-digit) route and the route 100 greater that 2-digit route. Both routes cannot be Interstates. (Post route x and 100+x together, given that x<100.)
- January 19, 2018: Post things referencing the names of the 50 states, applied to something other than the state itself, in alphabetical order.
- January 21, 2018: Signs or photos with 3 or more different route numbers, the highest of which is less than twice the lowest.
- January 22, 2018: Any guide sign with a lowercase "j" on it. It's harder than you think. Stay within English-speaking countries if you can, to face the entire brunt of the challenge.
- January 23, 2018: Post a picture of any signal head (mounted vertically), where the bottom section is an indication with a color other than green.
- January 24, 2018: a picture of a sign where a route is physically spelled out in place of a shield.
- January 25, 2018: It's the middle of winter, so... snowplows in action.
- January 26, 2018: Route marker assemblies have various tabs with a 2:1 aspect ratio, usually 24" x 12" or 36" x 18". Post route marker assemblies with a blank one of these tabs.
- January 27, 2018: Route marker arrangements on green signs that could otherwise be normal displays.
- January 28, 2018: A highway sign that is also a Smith Number. (https://oeis.org/A006753)
This is a signal setup that I had in mind for the January 23rd challenge-- these weird fire station signals that they use in Nebraska and several other states.
https://goo.gl/maps/AcYsryVfzf12
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January 28, 2017: A highway sign that is also a Smith Number. (https://oeis.org/A006753)
Going off that list, here's a couple:
One of two MN-121 signs that currently exist (the other (https://i.imgur.com/Dj7bbuU.jpg) is at the north end of the
glorified ramp highway for SB traffic). It hasn't been marked on BGSes on I-35W or MN-62 at least since the commons were reconstructed, and perhaps longer.
(https://i.imgur.com/vPp6EBj.jpg)
And Iowa 202 at its northern terminus
(https://i.imgur.com/KCNzyk2.jpg)
QuoteJanuary 1, 2018: Post a picture showing congestion in both directions.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4753/38983031545_5773a751b0_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/22oNe8x)
QuoteDecember 31, 2017: Post the one road-related picture you took yourself in 2017 that highlights your top travel experience of the year.
Glacier NP, Montana, on the Going to the Sun Road:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4661/27826325609_f5315aa970_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JoVc9D)
Quote from: paulthemapguy on January 29, 2018, 09:43:38 AM
Here's a list of all of the challenges we can recap today. Note that there were no challenges for the 13th or 20th.
Nor Dec. 30th, it would seem.
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QuoteJanuary 23, 2018: Post a picture of any signal head (mounted vertically), where the bottom section is an indication with a color other than green.
This (https://www.google.com/maps/@43.0239874,-76.4863668,3a,35.9y,55.15h,100.36t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sHZdwL799_52omlux_ysBMA!2e0!5s20130801T000000!7i13312!8i6656) light has yellow on the bottom :D
On a more serious note, here's a couple others:
QuoteJanuary 24, 2018: a picture of a sign where a route is physically spelled out in place of a shield.
Here's an all-text sign for NY 14A on NY 14 north of Watkins Glen:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nysroads.com%2Fimages%2Fgallery%2FNY%2Fny14%2F100_8552-s.JPG&hash=a4c8992f2d85f9ff2250aaf2626ee3171e7cae61)
Credit: NYS Roads (http://www.nysroads.com/photos.php?route=ny14&state=NY&file=100_8552.JPG)
QuoteJanuary 27, 2018: Route marker arrangements on green signs that could otherwise be normal displays.
Even as a kid, I thought this one (https://www.google.com/maps/@42.9018127,-76.835814,3a,18.1y,6.07h,87.02t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sH-rSjApKtbCpn35q0vXUPw!2e0) in Seneca Falls was weird.
Disclaimer: I don't want to take the time to do a Street View embed or find actual pictures for my Street View links.
QuoteJanuary 24, 2018: a picture of a sign where a route is physically spelled out in place of a shield.
New York seems to be a goldmine for these.
On NY 25 / Jericho Turnpike:
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5581/30919217672_c27938c00d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/P7e5cS)
Outside a hotel in Latham, NY (it's obviously not big enough to support shields, but I like it nonetheless):
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5474/30980907221_f30189e315_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PcFfmM)
QuoteJanuary 27, 2018: Route marker arrangements on green signs that could otherwise be normal displays.
FDOT Region 4 loves these things - but many of the area's wide intersections mean you have little choice but to use them:
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/304/19898553316_504418d110_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/wjnhDs)
QuoteHawaii...next up ----> Idaho
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8446/29037380982_c7bdc02e61_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LeWaHG)Upper Rodgers Blvd. approaches at Honolulu International Airport Departures for Parking, Rental Car Return two left lanes and Departures, Check-In, Hawaiian Airlines and 'Ohana by Hawaiian right lane (Reduced Speed - 15 MPH Ahead) (https://flic.kr/p/LeWaHG) by Raymond Yu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/raymondyue/), on Flickr
Idaho. Next is Illinois. Was hoping I could post my picture of the river in Oregon named the Illinois River but oh well lol
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4567/38701579172_2604ca335e_k.jpg)
Quote from: Michael on January 30, 2018, 09:13:10 AM
Disclaimer: I don't want to take the time to do a Street View embed or find actual pictures for my Street View links.
Regardless, it's a rule of the game. Please include the image in the body of your post (via embed or screenshot).
iPhone
Illinois, next up : Indiana
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3153/2682469429_37fd6ed1e1_z_d.jpg)
QuoteIndiana - Next up, Iowa:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FPA%2FUS%2F119%2FUS119_PA_dv_IndianaExits_Aug17.jpg&hash=714cbe43f84efc88483d1795f7da7eb8a5cda87b)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/PA/US/119/US119_PA_dv_IndianaExits_Aug17_24x16.jpg
Indiana, PA
edit: Idaho -> Iowa
I hesitate to be the thread police, and I didn't start this mini-challenge, but...
Quote from: empirestate on January 19, 2018, 12:46:00 AM
The rules are pretty simple:
...
—The state name cannot be in direct reference to the state itself. Features named after or derived from the state are OK, just not the actual state—so, no "welcome" signs or state line signage. Features unrelated to the state are also good, such as "George Washington Bridge" or "Wyoming County".
...
aren't the Illinois
and Indiana examples we just saw both in "direct reference to the state itself"?
The Illinois sign wouldn't be valid if it's in fact directing traffic to the state, and not a community that shares the same name. My Indiana example should be fine, because that's a separate community in PA, that happens to share the same name as the state.
Quote from: AsphaltPlanet on January 30, 2018, 08:47:47 PM
The Illinois sign wouldn't be valid if it's in fact directing traffic to the state, and not a community that shares the same name. My Indiana example should be fine, because that's a separate community in PA, that happens to share the same name as the state.
My bad on the Indiana - should have looked more carefully at the picture, it's obviously PA and you captioned it, too.
Quote from: Jim on January 30, 2018, 08:52:45 PM
Quote from: AsphaltPlanet on January 30, 2018, 08:47:47 PM
The Illinois sign wouldn't be valid if it's in fact directing traffic to the state, and not a community that shares the same name. My Indiana example should be fine, because that's a separate community in PA, that happens to share the same name as the state.
My bad on the Indiana - should have looked more carefully at the picture, it's obviously PA and you captioned it, too.
No worries -- It made me re-read the rules to make sure that I had interpreted them right. If US71's photo turns out to be invalid, I'm sure we can find a suitable substitute to fill that in.
Quote from: AsphaltPlanet on January 30, 2018, 08:47:47 PM
The Illinois sign wouldn't be valid if it's in fact directing traffic to the state, and not a community that shares the same name. My Indiana example should be fine, because that's a separate community in PA, that happens to share the same name as the state.
The Illinois sign is directing traffic to Illinois Rt 111 off IL 255.
It could also pass for January 24: a picture of a sign where a route is physically spelled out in place of a shield. :-D
Quote from: paulthemapguy on January 19, 2018, 10:27:13 AM
List of states with rivers named analogously:
Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, Tennessee, Wisconsin
There's also an Oklahoma River, although I'm guessing that "Oklahoma City" would be a far easier, legal get.
I'm guessing things that reference the state but are not the state itself (something like "Oklahoma Tire Odor Quality Institute") are OK.
QuoteJanuary 19, 2018
Iowa (next up: Kansas)
Iowa 330 crossing the Iowa river northwest of Marshalltown
(https://i.imgur.com/lxCBBo0.jpg)
QuoteJanuary 24, 2018: a picture of a sign where a route is physically spelled out in place of a shield.
US 20 from BUS 20, Webster County Iowa.(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fiowahighwayends.net%2Fends%2FSpring03%2FBus20E_turn.jpg&hash=ace5a2e1f069c06558e1fc84f95c1d947f99995e)
I mean, this one wasn't gonna be hard to do.
Kansas City because Kansas. Kentucky is next (may I suggest the lake)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4436/37006496481_163a73b24c_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Yo8Y7M)
IMG_1670 (https://flic.kr/p/Yo8Y7M) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Suggestion accepted:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kentuckyroads.com%2Fimages%2Feggnerferry%2Fdsc03224_t.jpg&hash=e7655afc36ab3dd5238a3ce8025272cf45dc4435)
Louisiana -> Maine
Entering Missouri on I-72/US 36 WB.
(https://i.imgur.com/VqvBiOr.jpg)
QuoteDecember 31, 2017: Post the one road-related picture you took yourself in 2017 that highlights your top travel experience of the year.
Definitely this, which was actually taken on that very day - December 31, 2017 - in the evening. This picture is of California Highway 1 Southbound going on the Bixby Creek Bridge, which is a reinforced concrete open-spandrel arch bridge near Big Sur. This bridge is awesome, and this road is awesome. California Highway 1 is no doubt one of the best roads in the entire country. This was taken on my trip to the San Francisco, CA area around New Years, the switch from 2017 to 2018 (a month ago). We rented a car and drove it up to Napa Valley one day, and then the next day we took it down to Big Sur. Another day we stayed in San Francisco the whole time and toured much of the city. I also got to go on the Golden Gate Bridge (US 101), which was absolutely sweet, and I got some very good documentation (pictures, videos) of it as well! This was definitely an extremely wonderful trip, and this picture showcases the highlight both of it, and by far the entire year of 2017. It was amazing standing in all the glory of this spectacular bridge for about an hour that evening, as the sun went down behind the clouds, feeling the breeze and taking all views in - road-related and natural (mountains, ocean, etc.) alike. This experience was definitely an unbelievably pleasant close to what was, mostly as a whole for me, the worst year of my life. Here is the photo:
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180201/ef484d51744407cdf73de590357c3d8d.jpg)
Stealing this from the street blade thread for Maine
Quote from: jflick99 on January 31, 2018, 05:09:55 PM
Sweetgum Circle --> Maine Street (as in the state) Lawrence, KS
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FeYKbBCx.jpg&hash=e31a8df7e02ac70de4c83174b6c93e7a016c3c3b)
QuoteJanuary 31, 2018: Purple road signs.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4016/35775198575_9a249e80c3_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Wvkf9x)Green "1"s on US 1 sign (https://flic.kr/p/Wvkf9x) by Purple people eater (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hotdogpi/), on Flickr
Commuter rail road sign is purple.
QuoteJanuary 31, 2018: Purple road signs.
Not sure if the whole sign needs to be a purple background to qualify. If not, here is one of the many examples of the E-ZPass logo on signs. Maine (obviously), near Augusta. August 7, 2014.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20140807%2Fleavingmetpke.jpg&hash=5ebaa493e3a5a0d7140d366abbec317478e4e3c2)
If any purple on a sign is OK, here's the ExpressPass logo on I-15 near Salt Lake City:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4738/25589102648_9fbcac1000_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EZdQGY)
I have a photo of a sign that says "Purple" (as in Purple Heart Highway). Does that count? ;)
QuoteJanuary 5, 2018: We have some nasty wind chills today following the blizzard in the northeastern U.S. Post signs containing "wind" or "chill" (including as substrings of words).
taken in the Atlanta Metro Area near the suburb of Smyrna (I believe it is on I-75 Northbound):
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180201/c519ae31c4c182b72b0c187ad62e2ef5.jpg)
Quote from: paulthemapguy on January 31, 2018, 09:27:56 AM
I mean, this one wasn't gonna be hard to do.
Kansas City because Kansas. Kentucky is next (may I suggest the lake)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4436/37006496481_163a73b24c_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Yo8Y7M)
IMG_1670 (https://flic.kr/p/Yo8Y7M) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Ah, but you've missed the long-awaited opportunity to use a state welcome sign in this Challenge. ;-)
Quote from: adventurernumber1 on January 31, 2018, 09:57:06 PM
QuoteJanuary 5, 2018: We have some nasty wind chills today following the blizzard in the northeastern U.S. Post signs containing "wind" or "chill" (including as substrings of words).
taken in the Atlanta Metro Area near the suburb of Smyrna (I believe it is on I-75 Northbound):
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180201/c519ae31c4c182b72b0c187ad62e2ef5.jpg)
That is correct, looks like from the on-ramp from I-285. Used to work in Marietta so I've been through here many times.
Quote from: empirestate on January 31, 2018, 10:22:02 PM
Ah, but you've missed the long-awaited opportunity to use a state welcome sign in this Challenge. ;-)
Damn, I had it ready, but I didn't check the thread before class this morning. oh well :-/
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F7THInVs.jpg&hash=03dc59276f5407028c89a21b239354fee8f05bc4)
QuoteJanuary 18, 2018: Show signage indicating the junction of a two-digit (or 1-digit) route and the route 100 greater that 2-digit route. Both routes cannot be Interstates. (Post route x and 100+x together, given that x<100.)
US-69 and US-169 in Merriam, KS.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FlmIwyaW.jpg&hash=8d1d17522782a7feb322438ea932073c196e5df7)
(https://farm8.static.flickr.com/7218/7320904060_dc5f9a1661_b.jpg)
January 18, 2018: Show signage indicating the junction of a two-digit (or 1-digit) route and the route 100 greater that 2-digit route. Both routes cannot be Interstates. (Post route x and 100+x together, given that x<100.)
Quote from: empirestate on January 31, 2018, 10:22:02 PM
Ah, but you've missed the long-awaited opportunity to use a state welcome sign in this Challenge. ;-)
Ahhh I finally figured out what you meant by this! But there's another state toward the end of the alphabet that contains the name of another state.
QuoteFebruary 1, 2018: It's 2-1. Highway blackjack. Post the highway numbered 1 through 10, that is closest to the center of the city where you live. Whichever group of people gets closest to 21 without exceeding it wins!
In other words, think about it this way:
-Focus the map inside your head to the center of the city where you live
-Of all the routes numbered 1 thru 10 (inclusive), find the one closest to that city center.
-Post that route, no matter what it is. This makes the number random and not a product of player choice.
-Add the numbers of consecutive posts until you get 21 or more. When a total of 21 or greater is reached, start the counter back at zero.
Numbered routes only. No ordinal numbered streets or anything. May include county routes.
Crest Hill, IL has IL-7.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4702/39833203232_579f6c14da_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23FVzy5)
IL-007NT (https://flic.kr/p/23FVzy5) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteFebruary 1, 2018: It's 2-1. Highway blackjack. Post the highway numbered 1 through 10, that is closest to the center of the city where you live. Whichever group of people gets closest to 21 without exceeding it wins!
Lowest number is 22 where I live.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4264/35775198695_461605e2ba_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WvkfbB)Shared bolts (https://flic.kr/p/WvkfbB) by <name removed> (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hotdogpi/), on Flickr
Lowest number in my city/town is above 10, but this one is still the closest, although it never enters the city/town itself.
7+3=10
10s are more common in actual blackjack (making 10 a good number to have, as it can easily become 20), but not in this game...
Quote from: US71 on February 01, 2018, 09:33:25 AM
QuoteFebruary 1, 2018: It's 2-1. Highway blackjack. Post the highway numbered 1 through 10, that is closest to the center of the city where you live. Whichever group of people gets closest to 21 without exceeding it wins!
Lowest number is 22 where I live.
Then look for the route 1-10 that's closest. Of all the routes 1-10 which is closest to where you live?
QuoteFebruary 1, 2018: It's 2-1. Highway blackjack. Post the highway numbered 1 through 10, that is closest to the center of the city where you live. Whichever group of people gets closest to 21 without exceeding it wins!
7 + 3 + 5 = 15
(https://i.imgur.com/h67Sjeo.jpg)
Quote from: jflick99 on February 01, 2018, 12:40:52 AM
Quote from: empirestate on January 31, 2018, 10:22:02 PM
Ah, but you've missed the long-awaited opportunity to use a state welcome sign in this Challenge. ;-)
Damn, I had it ready, but I didn't check the thread before class this morning. oh well :-/
Technically, there's another...
You are lucky my closest one is OR 8 although I can lie and post OR 6 if I really wanted too. I'll wait though.
The closest 1-10 route to my town (Sanford, FL) is I-4.
7+3+5+4 = 19
(https://www.aaroads.com/southeast/florida004/i-004_wb_exit_014_01.jpg)
I lived near OK 3,
Don't have a pic, so I'll update the post later.
7+3+5+4+3 =
21!!!!!
Quote from: MCRoads on February 01, 2018, 02:47:41 PM
I lived near OK 3,
Don't have a pic, so I'll update the post later.
7+3+5+4+3 =
21!!!!!
Check your math again.
So if someone in Missouri or Wisconsin lived off of Route A, could they count that as 1 or 11? :D
Quote from: 1 on February 01, 2018, 02:48:51 PM
Quote from: MCRoads on February 01, 2018, 02:47:41 PM
I lived near OK 3,
Don't have a pic, so I'll update the post later.
7+3+5+4+3 =
21!!!!!
Check your math again.
I did the same damn thing and even uploaded a pic (button copy from the old Crosstown, even) but deleted the post when I double-checked the math.
There's a reason I'm in the cage department and not blackjack.
Quote from: MCRoads on February 01, 2018, 02:47:41 PM
I lived near OK 3,
Don't have a pic, so I'll update the post later.
7+3+5+4+2 =
21!!!!!
Quote from: jflick99 on February 01, 2018, 12:40:52 AM
Quote from: empirestate on January 31, 2018, 10:22:02 PM
Ah, but you've missed the long-awaited opportunity to use a state welcome sign in this Challenge. ;-)
Damn, I had it ready, but I didn't check the thread before class this morning. oh well :-/
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F7THInVs.jpg&hash=03dc59276f5407028c89a21b239354fee8f05bc4)
Not quite what I had in mind, actually.
Quote from: paulthemapguy on February 01, 2018, 09:26:11 AM
Quote from: empirestate on January 31, 2018, 10:22:02 PM
Ah, but you've missed the long-awaited opportunity to use a state welcome sign in this Challenge. ;-)
Ahhh I finally figured out what you meant by this! But there's another state toward the end of the alphabet that contains the name of another state.
Sounds like you've got the idea. :-) Yes, there is another chance for this (albeit a rather more obvious one).
Quote from: csw on January 31, 2018, 05:25:53 PM
Louisiana -> Maine
Entering Missouri on I-72/US 36 WB.
(https://i.imgur.com/VqvBiOr.jpg)
I don't understand. Louisiana was supposed to be the next state, and you correctly indicated the next state. But then you ignored them both and showed a Missouri welcome sign (which is against the rules anyway).
:hmmm:
Quote from: chays on February 01, 2018, 04:15:10 PM
Quote from: csw on January 31, 2018, 05:25:53 PM
Louisiana -> Maine
Entering Missouri on I-72/US 36 WB.
(https://i.imgur.com/VqvBiOr.jpg)
I don't understand. Louisiana was supposed to be the next state, and you correctly indicated the next state. But then you ignored them both and showed a Missouri welcome sign (which is against the rules anyway).
:hmmm:
Look behind the welcome sign.
Quote from: 1 on February 01, 2018, 04:20:31 PM
Quote from: chays on February 01, 2018, 04:15:10 PM
Quote from: csw on January 31, 2018, 05:25:53 PM
Louisiana -> Maine
Entering Missouri on I-72/US 36 WB.
(https://i.imgur.com/VqvBiOr.jpg)
I don't understand. Louisiana was supposed to be the next state, and you correctly indicated the next state. But then you ignored them both and showed a Missouri welcome sign (which is against the rules anyway).
:hmmm:
Look behind the welcome sign.
Ha! I see now, thanks.
QuoteFebruary 1, 2018: It's 2-1. Highway blackjack. Post the highway numbered 1 through 10, that is closest to the center of the city where you live. Whichever group of people gets closest to 21 without exceeding it wins!
I'll start us over again with US 6, which is the closest route numbered 1-10 to me:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4604/38707231885_4ea89af34d_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21YqFuZ)
QuoteFebruary 1, 2018: It's 2-1. Highway blackjack. Post the highway numbered 1 through 10, that is closest to the center of the city where you live. Whichever group of people gets closest to 21 without exceeding it wins!
6 +
10 = 16. I don't think I've posted this particular funky GA 10 marker yet:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2Froadphotos%2Fnumbers%2Fga10_2.jpg&hash=2f28b96ecd8d428eaf4fbccb18a4090368ad154a)
QuoteMaine -> Maryland -> Massachusetts:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FMO%2FMO%2F364%2FMO364_dv_17_east_Jul17.jpg&hash=3c16d884ca6f899b9c3e030ec0e9b67da7908770)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/MO/MO/364/MO364_dv_17_east_Jul17_24x16.jpg
QuoteFebruary 1, 2018: It's 2-1. Highway blackjack. Post the highway numbered 1 through 10, that is closest to the center of the city where you live. Whichever group of people gets closest to 21 without exceeding it wins!
6 + 10 +
5 = 21.
Right in the heart of Amsterdam, New York. November 3, 2001.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20011103%2Fny5ny30ny67.jpg&hash=fda53017517a2dafc854bec870e8839d2aba5c3c)
Starting a new hand off with a 9.
(https://i.imgur.com/66RfWdd.jpg?1)
^^ Off-topic: West 35??????
Quote from: chays on February 01, 2018, 05:12:06 PM
Quote from: 1 on February 01, 2018, 04:20:31 PM
Quote from: chays on February 01, 2018, 04:15:10 PM
Quote from: csw on January 31, 2018, 05:25:53 PM
Louisiana -> Maine
Entering Missouri on I-72/US 36 WB.
(https://i.imgur.com/VqvBiOr.jpg)
I don't understand. Louisiana was supposed to be the next state, and you correctly indicated the next state. But then you ignored them both and showed a Missouri welcome sign (which is against the rules anyway).
:hmmm:
Look behind the welcome sign.
Ha! I see now, thanks.
I, too, was confused in a similar fashion at first, because I first saw the Missouri Welcome Sign, but then I quickly also noticed the BGS right behind it, which was a correct entry to the challenge. :D
QuoteFebruary 1, 2018: It's 2-1. Highway blackjack. Post the highway numbered 1 through 10, that is closest to the center of the city where you live. Whichever group of people gets closest to 21 without exceeding it wins!
9 +
10 = 19
It's on the southern edge of the city but it's the only one in Lawrence that qualifies.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FO9RaNDG.jpg&hash=979cff07c7f8509d6c8f1a250d7329436075249e)
Quote
February 2nd Challenge ---> Post pictures of roads or highways as they traverse rolling hills - mountains are not included for this challenge - only rolling hills and Piedmont:
I got the idea for this challenge when I went on a roadtrip to Charleston, South Carolina (from here in Dalton, Georgia) in June 2017, and most of the way it was beautiful rolling hills, all the way to on I-26 halfway between Columbia, SC and I-95. While I've had the idea in my head for that long, I have never made it into a challenge yet until just now. So here are some pleasant views of some roads traversing rolling hills and piedmont:
This is on Interstate 20 Eastbound, just west of Augusta, Georgia:
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180202/31273bb640ca1f28d7f33ff32328bdc3.jpg)
This is on Interstate 20 Eastbound halfway between Augusta, GA and Columbia, SC:
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180202/c747cf0c31bc5a060380fc50e230a58e.jpg)
This is on the newly widened Interstate 26 just southeast of Columbia, South Carolina, heading Eastbound:
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180202/7fe067fc6b42b8f81a1a5aa04c9cc009.jpg)
Quote
February 2nd Challenge ---> Post pictures of roads or highways as they traverse rolling hills - mountains are not included for this challenge - only rolling hills and Piedmont:
Maybe I'll have a chance to track down a few more tomorrow, but I'll start with I-35 through the Flint Hills of Kansas. July 1, 2013.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fstltofl-20130630-0703%2F01%2FDSCF0108-800.jpg&hash=505d7be717f9c8fa24168befc7a6436052ff6218)
For future reference, of there is the next days challenge posted (ex: May 1st) but my current time is 11pm the previous day, do I have to play the day after or can I play on the day I'm currently on?
Quote from: Hurricane Rex on February 02, 2018, 02:01:35 AM
For future reference, of there is the next days challenge posted (ex: May 1st) but my current time is 11pm the previous day, do I have to play the day after or can I play on the day I'm currently on?
Use your own time zone.
Quote
February 2nd Challenge ---> Post pictures of roads or highways as they traverse rolling hills - mountains are not included for this challenge - only rolling hills and Piedmont:
Here's an example from this side of the pond.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fa34hills.jpg&hash=41af97a46ea0e6bc780fad52ed03911a243cced9)
Quote from: Big John on February 01, 2018, 11:05:24 PM
^^ Off-topic: West 35??????
Looks like they got mixed up, should be OK 9 West and I-35 South.
QuoteFebruary 2nd Challenge ---> Post pictures of roads or highways as they traverse rolling hills - mountains are not included for this challenge - only rolling hills and Piedmont:
I personally describe this as hills although if you disagree, I'm open to challenges. I-84 in eastern Oregon.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftravellogs.us%2F2007Logs%2FOregon%25202007%2F77-Baker%2520City%2F0112desert.JPG&hash=ec65cc96a61c724e438b7f1dbe4ae8325589faa7)
Quote from: Big John on February 01, 2018, 11:05:24 PM
^^ Off-topic: West 35??????
They put the sign up with the shields swapped (notice that 9 is listed first instead of 35). They later sent a guy out to swap them to their correct locations.
Quote
February 2nd Challenge ---> Post pictures of roads or highways as they traverse rolling hills - mountains are not included for this challenge - only rolling hills and Piedmont:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FON%2Fhwy_30-39_images%2F35_cl_32-5_south_May12.jpg&hash=f91ff91c1669c39e4a8b3ce5efee66c7bd054dd2)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/ON/hwy_30-39_images/35_cl_32-5_south_May12_24x16.jpg
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FON%2Fhwy_40-49_images%2F47_cl_29_west.jpg&hash=270691481cdd1b14098bd0ae7a264851c96c84fe)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/ON/hwy_40-49_images/47_cl_29_west_24x16.jpg
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FON%2Fhwy_7_images%2F7A_cl_19_east_Jul12.jpg&hash=1e63cce8fa29337511b36e618e160c338dd6b168)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/ON/hwy_7_images/7A_cl_19_east_Jul12_24x16.jpg
Quote
February 2nd Challenge ---> Post pictures of roads or highways as they traverse rolling hills - mountains are not included for this challenge - only rolling hills and Piedmont:
Along Saskatchewan 11, I believe this is the Qu'appelle River valley. June 10, 2001.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Falaska-20010606-30%2Frff%2F10%2FP6100013.JPG&hash=afa3c88d1a82048cef22cc549b6300b33d5ba7ca)
Going way back in time to August 11, 1985, and I-90 in South Dakota approaching the Missouri River crossing westbound.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fcalifornia-19850810-31%2Falbum%2F001r-3.jpg&hash=be90b0ade69e204fb99bfaa9052245f1f9d790d4)
Quote from: Hurricane Rex on February 02, 2018, 11:11:58 AM
QuoteFebruary 2nd Challenge ---> Post pictures of roads or highways as they traverse rolling hills - mountains are not included for this challenge - only rolling hills and Piedmont:
I personally describe this as hills although if you disagree, I'm open to challenges. I-84 in eastern Oregon.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftravellogs.us%2F2007Logs%2FOregon%25202007%2F77-Baker%2520City%2F0112desert.JPG&hash=ec65cc96a61c724e438b7f1dbe4ae8325589faa7)
I would personally refer to it as mountains, but I would just barely consider it so. I'd say it could still easily technically be called hills, so I'd say your entry is all good for the challenge. ;-)
Quote
February 2nd Challenge ---> Post pictures of roads or highways as they traverse rolling hills - mountains are not included for this challenge - only rolling hills and Piedmont:
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3277/2825614254_f3d214fb45_z_d.jpg)
Old US 62 west of Henryetta, OK
QuoteFebruary 2nd Challenge ---> Post pictures of roads or highways as they traverse rolling hills - mountains are not included for this challenge - only rolling hills and Piedmont
Some favorites:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwesj.org%2Froads%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2018%2F02%2Fus219.jpg&hash=351e00d814ec69ab8edcf7858e7b3dfd883520d8)
US-219 SB in Garrett County, MD
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwesj.org%2Froads%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2018%2F02%2Fi20.jpg&hash=1f0d9cec97bcca6c45f8ee8769ab45452add8340)
I-20 EB in Columbia, SC
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwesj.org%2Froads%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2018%2F02%2Ftn1.jpg&hash=da02c50c34ace34477c2de20e85f6599cbbbd097)
US-58 WB near Ewing, VA
QuoteMassachusetts....up next ----> Michigan
(https://a2squared.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/p1060715.jpg?w=640&h=359)
https://a2squared.wordpress.com/
I-84 west of Boise:
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180202/0e71d726388388ed22b04d84cbd1bd82.jpg)
Lake Michigan Circle Tour
Michigan. Next = Minnesota
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7062/27113467821_6ab4b6b34f_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HiVBn8)
WI-032-STNR (https://flic.kr/p/HiVBn8) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteFebruary 2nd Challenge ---> Post pictures of roads or highways as they traverse rolling hills - mountains are not included for this challenge - only rolling hills and Piedmont
US 29 in east of Brundidge, Alabama:
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5332/25393082949_70c93d7b32_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EFUbSZ)
US 377 west of Rock Springs, Texas:
(https://farm7.staticflickr.com/6230/6285883760_869fd13f3b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/azsNfd)
Not sure if you'd even call these hills, but they are gentle (it's Florida, after all). Old State Road 8 south of FL 70:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4569/37864827674_4064d23974_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ZFZ95s)
QuoteJanuary 19, 2018
Minnesota (next up: Mississippi)
MN-93 crossing the Minnesota River on approach to Le Sueur.
(https://i.imgur.com/csCuKVI.jpg)
QuoteJanuary 19, 2018
Mississippi (next is Missouri)
From US 60/62 on the Missouri side, headed towards Illinois:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7321/27740692362_71b410164f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Jgminm)
QuoteMississippi -> Missouri -> Montana:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FMT%2FUS%2F287%2FUS287_MT_MissouriRiver_north_May14.jpg&hash=d0f0fdca9587bd5f55255983e905c4cf03043cff)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/MT/US/287/US287_MT_MissouriRiver_north_May14_24x16.jpg
Crossing the Missouri River in Montana
Quote from: adventurernumber1 on February 02, 2018, 12:27:26 PM
Quote from: Hurricane Rex on February 02, 2018, 11:11:58 AM
QuoteFebruary 2nd Challenge ---> Post pictures of roads or highways as they traverse rolling hills - mountains are not included for this challenge - only rolling hills and Piedmont:
I personally describe this as hills although if you disagree, I'm open to challenges. I-84 in eastern Oregon.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftravellogs.us%2F2007Logs%2FOregon%25202007%2F77-Baker%2520City%2F0112desert.JPG&hash=ec65cc96a61c724e438b7f1dbe4ae8325589faa7)
I would personally refer to it as mountains, but I would just barely consider it so. I'd say it could still easily technically be called hills, so I'd say your entry is all good for the challenge. ;-)
Regardless, it seems to definitely qualify as piedmont (foothills).
QuoteFebruary 2nd Challenge ---> Post pictures of roads or highways as they traverse rolling hills - mountains are not included for this challenge - only rolling hills and Piedmont
The 400 northbound in the Oak Ridges Moraine (north of Toronto, ON)
(https://i.imgur.com/1yyCfcwl.jpg)
Waterloo RR 15 in Wellesley, ON
(https://i.imgur.com/6o8uqzTl.jpg)
MB 262 north of Minnedosa, MB
(https://i.imgur.com/sUqWekNl.jpg)
Quote from: empirestate on February 02, 2018, 06:59:33 PM
Quote from: adventurernumber1 on February 02, 2018, 12:27:26 PM
Quote from: Hurricane Rex on February 02, 2018, 11:11:58 AM
QuoteFebruary 2nd Challenge ---> Post pictures of roads or highways as they traverse rolling hills - mountains are not included for this challenge - only rolling hills and Piedmont:
I personally describe this as hills although if you disagree, I'm open to challenges. I-84 in eastern Oregon.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftravellogs.us%2F2007Logs%2FOregon%25202007%2F77-Baker%2520City%2F0112desert.JPG&hash=ec65cc96a61c724e438b7f1dbe4ae8325589faa7)
I would personally refer to it as mountains, but I would just barely consider it so. I'd say it could still easily technically be called hills, so I'd say your entry is all good for the challenge. ;-)
Regardless, it seems to definitely qualify as piedmont (foothills).
That is true. It no doubt definitely qualifies, then. :thumbsup:
QuoteFebruary 2nd Challenge ---> Post pictures of roads or highways as they traverse rolling hills - mountains are not included for this challenge - only rolling hills and Piedmont:
PA 66 south, between Mamont and Delmont
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4590/24105715777_b3d4fb772c_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/CJ96tg)
PA Route 66 near Mamont (https://flic.kr/p/CJ96tg) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
I-77 south near Winnsboro, SC
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3549/3455915795_7a7912f962_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/6gotn6)
I-77 in South Carolina (https://flic.kr/p/6gotn6) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
February 3: State Highway 3 is the longest state highway in Oklahoma. Post photos of the longest state highway in your state. (Wikipedia has a list (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_longest_state_highways_in_the_United_States).)
Oklahoma 3 crosses the state diagonally, starting in the Panhandle:
(https://i.imgur.com/kFhHkPh.jpg)
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/da/064us_095split.jpg/800px-064us_095split.jpg)
Northwest Oklahoma, like here in Seiling...
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/6b/060us_seiling.jpg/798px-060us_seiling.jpg)
Through Oklahoma City...
(https://i.imgur.com/e0zggFe.jpg)
And on to the southeast, like this shot from Atoka.
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/34/Oklahoma_State_Highway_3.jpg/799px-Oklahoma_State_Highway_3.jpg)
Quote from: Scott5114 on February 03, 2018, 11:17:37 AM
February 3: State Highway 3 is the longest state highway in Oklahoma. Post photos of the longest state highway in your state. (Wikipedia has a list (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_longest_state_highways_in_the_United_States).)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4423/36746729136_5b15d9b495_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XZbAks)MA 16 east at MA 28 (https://flic.kr/p/XZbAks) by <name removed> (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hotdogpi/), on Flickr
MA 28 (the numeral is partially obscured).
QuoteFebruary 3: State Highway 3 is the longest state highway in Oklahoma. Post photos of the longest state highway in your state. (Wikipedia has a list (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_longest_state_highways_in_the_United_States).)
Highway 17 is the longest highway in Ontario. Here is where Renfrew CR 58 intersects Highway 17 near Pembroke.
(https://i.imgur.com/CGh3k4Gl.jpg)
Quote
February 3, 2018: State Highway 3 is the longest state highway in Oklahoma. Post photos of the longest state highway in your state.
In Iowa, it's also state highway 3. This is westbound, at the junction with Iowa 7.
(https://i.imgur.com/pXu3vd4.jpg)
If we're going with my home state, it's MN-1 (this is in Oslo near the ND border):
(https://i.imgur.com/esFvcUC.jpg)
QuoteFebruary 3: State Highway 3 is the longest state highway in Oklahoma. Post photos of the longest state highway in your state. (Wikipedia has a list (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_longest_state_highways_in_the_United_States).)
VA 40 near Keysville, January 2006
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vahighways.com%2Fva-ends%2Fva300%2Fva385_st_04.jpg&hash=93872bc641ac8b48600f588346fc76fce888ebf8)
QuoteFebruary 3: State Highway 3 is the longest state highway in Oklahoma. Post photos of the longest state highway in your state. (Wikipedia has a list (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_longest_state_highways_in_the_United_States).)
Alabama State Route 3 is the longest in the state, but it's the hidden designation for US Route 31:
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3752/19345950789_f715337d6c_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/vtx4aF)
QuoteFebruary 3, 2018: State Highway 3 is the longest state highway in Oklahoma. Post photos of the longest state highway in your state.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5131/5447109036_5dc164e0e7_z_d.jpg)
296 miles from Diamond City at Bull Shoals Lake to Louisiana state Line where is becomes LA558
QuoteFebruary 3, 2018: State Highway 3 is the longest state highway in Oklahoma. Post photos of the longest state highway in your state.
Longest state highway in Indiana is IN 37. This photo was taken in Paoli:
(https://i.imgur.com/tIbJZHI.jpg)
I also have photos for Kentucky and Illinois but I'll hold off on those since they aren't my home state..
QuoteFebruary 3, 2018: State Highway 3 is the longest state highway in Oklahoma. Post photos of the longest state highway in your state.
GA 11 runs the length of the state from north to south, a total of 374 miles.
Here it is in Winder:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2Froadphotos%2Fnumbers%2Fga11_1.jpg&hash=212d9fdd72203083f794e5f7ebe3d84fa7310ad2)
As with most of the longer state routes in Georgia, it spends a fair amount of its time as a sidekick to US routes. It hangs out a little bit with US 41 and US 341, but its best friend is US 129, with which it has three separate concurrencies. Here they are just north of Gainesville:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2Froadphotos%2Fnumbers%2Fga11_2.jpg&hash=e2077c09d2c51a7f3c51609ae45246b038d51680)
Western terminus of Kentucky's longest state highway, KY 80
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4547/38857517341_4128fd0d12_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/22cGW8x)2017 Western Kentucky meet weekend Day 1 - 436 (https://flic.kr/p/22cGW8x) by H.B. Elkins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hbelkins/), on Flickr
A few weeks later, I was at the eastern terminus of KY 80 at the Virginia state line.
QuoteFebruary 3, 2018: State Highway 3 is the longest state highway in Oklahoma. Post photos of the longest state highway in your state.
For Ontario, it's Highway 17:
Near Thunder Bay:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FON%2Fhwy_11_images%2F11_cl_1427_west_lake_Aug15.jpg&hash=5c95d806f764922d865c97ad0a4ae614c77d09b5)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/ON/hwy_11_images/11_cl_1427_west_lake_Aug15_24x16.jpg
Carriageway reconstruction near Sudbury:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FON%2Fhwy_17_images%2F17_cl_1523-7_east_EB_Oct17.jpg&hash=f548fa54854db1af032102d9c32fd337ac0f47d8)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/ON/hwy_17_images/17_cl_1523-7_east_EB_Oct17_24x16.jpg
The Pembroke By-pass:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FON%2Fhwy_17_images%2F17_cl_1864-5_west_Aug17.jpg&hash=debd8a61b50b8698ac1477a13870677dc849bc1a)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/ON/hwy_17_images/17_cl_1864-5_west_Aug17_24x16.jpg
Quote from: Scott5114 on February 03, 2018, 11:17:37 AM
February 3: State Highway 3 is the longest state highway in Oklahoma. Post photos of the longest state highway in your state. (Wikipedia has a list (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_longest_state_highways_in_the_United_States).)
I thought for sure I made a challenge just like this last year. Either that or I thought to do it and didn't carry it out.
In any case, Illinois has a lot of dinky routes with low numbers and long routes with high numbers. But that doesn't stop Route 1 from being the longest state route in Illinois.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4359/36203552252_a6bd9f9d7e_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XabELL)
IL-001SRCrete (https://flic.kr/p/XabELL) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
I'll be a bit liberal with the tilde. Montana (next up Nebraska)
Found here: http://www.kenrockwell.com/trips/2010-06-california-central-coast/18.htm
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kenrockwell.com%2Ftrips%2F2010-06-california-central-coast%2F18%2FD3R_2875-nature-store.jpg&hash=496b103ab643ce31f85811a02f9eb9f11b32a050)
Quote from: paulthemapguy on February 03, 2018, 09:30:44 PM
I thought for sure I made a challenge just like this last year. Either that or I thought to do it and didn't carry it out.
In any case, Illinois has a lot of dinky routes with low numbers and long routes with high numbers. But that doesn't stop Route 1 from being the longest state route in Illinois.
There was a discussion around this time in 2015 regarding the longest state highways, but it was not a Daily Challenge question.
February 3rd:
The beginning of Oregon's longest, OR-140 at the Nevada state line. I don't remember there even being a shield here but there was a 15 mph speed limit drop.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180204/6634c2ab08abf3cd24755ea5e0d90eb3.jpg)
Quote from: US71 on February 03, 2018, 10:22:28 PM
There was a discussion around this time in 2015 regarding the longest state highways, but it was not a Daily Challenge question.
Believe it or not, this thread was created at the start of 2017. :-o
QuoteFebruary 3: State Highway 3 is the longest state highway in Oklahoma. Post photos of the longest state highway in your state.
PA 18 runs 205 miles from the PA/WV border to PA 5 in Lake City (close to the Lake Erie shore)
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8522/8502281642_1d785b20e1_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/dXjq7N)
PA Route 18 - Washington, PA (https://flic.kr/p/dXjq7N) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
QuoteFebruary 4, 2018: Super Bowl! Throughout the day, you can post a photo with two numbers (they don't have to be route numbers) corresponding to the final scores of any completed Super Bowl. However, during the Super Bowl, you can also post numbers corresponding to the current score.
EDIT: Photo must be road-related, obviously.
QuoteFebruary 4, 2018: Super Bowl! Throughout the day, you can post a photo with two numbers (they don't have to be route numbers) corresponding to the final scores of any completed Super Bowl. However, during the Super Bowl, you can also post numbers corresponding to the current score.
There was no requirement in the challenge to do them in order, but in case we want to do so, here's a 35-10, the final of Super Bowl I in 1967. Taken in San Antonio, Texas, on May 24, 2004.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20040524%2Fi35i10.jpg&hash=2176ea8a4faa6da5fed549ef83ba2f9eb58f5f7c)
Final score of Super Bowl II was 33-14.
Quote from: Jim on February 04, 2018, 09:15:30 AM
QuoteFebruary 4, 2018: Super Bowl! Throughout the day, you can post a photo with two numbers (they don't have to be route numbers) corresponding to the final scores of any completed Super Bowl. However, during the Super Bowl, you can also post numbers corresponding to the current score.
There was no requirement in the challenge to do them in order, but in case we want to do so, here's a 35-10, the final of Super Bowl I in 1967. Taken in San Antonio, Texas, on May 24, 2004.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20040524%2Fi35i10.jpg&hash=2176ea8a4faa6da5fed549ef83ba2f9eb58f5f7c)
Final score of Super Bowl II was 33-14.
Doing them in order could be a fun ongoing sub-Challenge...but we've already got the states one going and I'd rather not have more than one at a time.
If you guys want to try doing Super Bowls in order for the rest of today, then once the states are wrapped up, we could continue the remaining Super Bowls as a new sub-Challenge after that.
2nd quarter 8:12, 15-3
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.expressway.online%2Fgallery%2Froads%2Fqld%2Fnumbered%2Fstateroutes%2Fsr15%2Fsouthbound%2Fimages%2F200909_14_kangaroopoint_vulturest_sr41_robtilley.jpg&hash=13c8898e6716dccc19b24a370e279585bd21803d)
Turned into 15-6 a minute later.
Last challenge was on the 4th...
QuoteFebruary 8, 2018: Today (ignoring time zone differences) is the start of the Winter Olympics (even though the opening ceremony is tomorrow). One of the events today is curling. Post photos of road signs that are curled.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4403/35564897933_705a1458a7_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WbKp6p)Old NH 28 sign in Derry (https://flic.kr/p/WbKp6p) by <name removed> (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hotdogpi/), on Flickr
It's a bit hard to see, but the left and right edges of the "28" sign are slightly farther forward than the center of this sign, when compared to the "SOUTH" banner directly below it.
QuoteFebruary 8, 2018: Today (ignoring time zone differences) is the start of the Winter Olympics (even though the opening ceremony is tomorrow). One of the events today is curling. Post photos of road signs that are curled.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3009/2626741334_367bb4c20c_z_d.jpg)
Peculiar, MO
the edges of the shield are curling.
QuoteFebruary 8, 2018: Today (ignoring time zone differences) is the start of the Winter Olympics (even though the opening ceremony is tomorrow). One of the events today is curling. Post photos of road signs that are curled.
Sign for Allen Fieldhouse Drive is bent.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FGGhhLp0.jpg&hash=709c2ef970610dadde004372f437333e51003f52)
February 9, 2018: Any sign with picnic table or otherwise signifying a picnic area.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4657/24994495537_a8a2dc92e1_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/E5FjJe)
IL-053-113NR (https://flic.kr/p/E5FjJe) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote from: paulthemapguy on February 09, 2018, 11:47:58 AM
February 9, 2018: Any sign with picnic table or otherwise signifying a picnic area.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4421/36423363270_788d3b2e5c_z_d.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4339/36423267780_bf65e4b90d_z_d.jpg)
Ottenbein Corner, a small roadside park north of Bethany, MO
Aw, I had a good Olympics-themed Challenge for today. Oh well; maybe I'll use it tomorrow! :-D
This is semi-related to the "home block" discussion, but different.
February 10, 2018: Post a photo of the nearest non-Interstate highway to where you live.
For me, it would be US 271
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1197/5108680167_8766ede20a_z_d.jpg)
Quote
February 10, 2018: Post a photo of the nearest non-Interstate highway to where you live.
I don't usually take shield close-ups, but for some reason I have one of mine, Iowa 5:
(https://i.imgur.com/8oMk6TK.jpg)
Edit: Normal shot of that same sign. Just south of the interchange with Iowa 92 SE of Knoxville.
(https://i.imgur.com/t9bNylW.jpg)
QuoteFebruary 10, 2018: Post a photo of the nearest non-Interstate highway to where you live.
MA 110. I have a whole bunch of photos containing MA 110, as it is the main route from my home to UMass Lowell by public transit and of the MVRTA in general. I excluded photos that had window reflections and those that were "to 110" or a BGS where MA 110 was upcoming but not visible.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4281/34934129424_5e4ffe67c2_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Ve1xAh)MA 110 and 113 in Methuen, MA (https://flic.kr/p/Ve1xAh) by <name removed>
[url=https://flic.kr/p/WvkeWP](https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4280/35775197895_0274c3caa6_c.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hotdogpi/)MA 110 and 150, Amesbury (https://flic.kr/p/WvkeWP) by <name removed> (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hotdogpi/), on Flickr
This next one is a photo of MA 110 (and MA 113), even there is no MA 110 sign here. The word "sign" appears nowhere in the challenge text. (The background rectangular shield is probably a 113, not a 110.)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4584/38901660822_6c9b9f8575_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/22gBbs3)Erroneous exit only sign (https://flic.kr/p/22gBbs3) by <name removed> (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hotdogpi/), on Flickr
QuoteFebruary 10, 2018: Post a photo of the nearest non-Interstate highway to where you live.
US 89:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4608/25010666057_3c4ed3312a_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/E77cEi)
QuoteFebruary 10, 2018: Post a photo of the nearest non-Interstate highway to where you live.
(https://i.imgur.com/0ygqiUi.jpg)
QuoteFebruary 10, 2018: Post a photo of the nearest non-Interstate highway to where you live.
New York 5 and New York 67 are about the same distance from me as New York 30, right around a mile. But I'll go with these, that might be the closest shields to my house, on Amsterdam's West End. Taken during the Tropical Storm Irene flood on August 29, 2011.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20110829%2Feastny5eastny67.jpg&hash=7383df65576035d90c3abe1fd262c8678cadf974)
QuoteFebruary 10, 2018: Post a photo of the nearest non-Interstate highway to where you live.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4715/38923821275_064b0129b5_b.jpg)
(https://flic.kr/p/22iyKYP)AR-176 (https://flic.kr/p/22iyKYP) by TBKS1 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/154936453@N06/), on Flickr
Roughly a thousand feet away from my house.
QuoteFebruary 10, 2018: Post a photo of the nearest non-Interstate highway to where you live.
Here's a cast-in-concrete route marker for US 50, above a pedestrian underpass three blocks from my apartment.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FUS50-shield-over-pedestrian-underpass-DSC_2037.jpg&hash=d49c431b6468832cfb05fed6c7b0e47b74b1c9fe)
Quote from: oscar on February 10, 2018, 10:27:34 PM
QuoteFebruary 10, 2018: Post a photo of the nearest non-Interstate highway to where you live.
Here's a cast-in-concrete route marker for US 50, above a pedestrian underpass three blocks from my apartment.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FUS50-shield-over-pedestrian-underpass-DSC_2037.jpg&hash=d49c431b6468832cfb05fed6c7b0e47b74b1c9fe)
Nice!
QuoteFebruary 10, 2018: Post a photo of the nearest non-Interstate highway to where you live.
US 59 through Lawrence.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FSoOseh7.jpg&hash=da578ab83f254796ab505ec3228f77b2978f6442)
QuoteFebruary 11, 2018: Road signs with something (other than damage or vandalism) added on after it was created.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4769/25294451787_6d76f0594d_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ExbFgH)Old rotary sign in Amesbury, MA (https://flic.kr/p/ExbFgH) by <name removed> (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hotdogpi/), on Flickr
"495" was added after the rest.
More info at alpsroads.net/roads/ma/ma_150 (http://alpsroads.net/roads/ma/ma_150), although this photo is my own, not his. He has a much less blurry version.
QuoteFebruary 11, 2018: Road signs with something (other than damage or vandalism) added on after it was created.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3137/2944727820_19204c15ee_z_d.jpg?zz=1)
Added B for Bus US 60 near West Seneca, OK
Quote from: empirestate on February 09, 2018, 01:38:07 PM
Aw, I had a good Olympics-themed Challenge for today. Oh well; maybe I'll use it tomorrow! :-D
Well? What is it? :spin: :spin: :poke: :spin: :spin:
Quote from: paulthemapguy on February 12, 2018, 11:09:41 AM
Quote from: empirestate on February 09, 2018, 01:38:07 PM
Aw, I had a good Olympics-themed Challenge for today. Oh well; maybe I'll use it tomorrow! :-D
Well? What is it? :spin: :spin: :poke: :spin: :spin:
He must have fallen asleep waiting :sleep: :sleep:
QuoteFeb 12, 2018:
Post a picture of a hand drawn road or map. I know it is like, 10:00 on the east coast, but, here is a challenge for today.
(https://preview.ibb.co/gSP9Db/image.jpg) (https://ibb.co/bwckmw)
Pasted from my thread (https://www.aaroads.com/forum/index.php?topic=22128.0).
Quote from: MCRoads on February 12, 2018, 10:17:25 PM
QuoteFeb 10, 2017:
Post a picture of a hand drawn road or map. I know it is like, 10:00 on the east coast, but, here is a challenge for today.
1. Today is the 12th, tomorrow the 13th.
2. It is 2018.
3. Posting challenges early isn't allowed.
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on February 12, 2018, 10:25:10 PM
Quote from: MCRoads on February 12, 2018, 10:17:25 PM
QuoteFeb 10, 2017:
Post a picture of a hand drawn road or map. I know it is like, 10:00 on the east coast, but, here is a challenge for today.
1. Today is the 12th, tomorrow the 13th.
2. It is 2018.
3. Posting challenges early isn't allowed.
4. Monthly recap for that is long gone.
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on February 12, 2018, 10:25:10 PM
Quote from: MCRoads on February 12, 2018, 10:17:25 PM
QuoteFeb 10, 2017:
Post a picture of a hand drawn road or map. I know it is like, 10:00 on the east coast, but, here is a challenge for today.
1. Today is the 12th, tomorrow the 13th.
2. It is 2018.
3. Posting challenges early isn't allowed.
I fixed it. Must've been really tired. :sleep: I wasn't posting it early, I was actually posting it late. So, sorry for the misunderstanding. :bigass:
Quote from: MCRoads on February 13, 2018, 08:55:50 AM
I fixed it. Must've been really tired. :sleep: I wasn't posting it early, I was actually posting it late. So, sorry for the misunderstanding. :bigass:
Remember, though--you can always feel free to start your own daily challenge with the pictures you've amassed! You could have just made one up for yesterday. Anyone can invent the challenges.
QuoteFebruary 13, 2018
Challenge: Post a road photo from any location where the Olympic Games have taken place.
For this Challenge, no repeats are permitted (even if a location has hosted the Games more than once)–so, you can't just unload your collection of photos from Atlanta or L.A. :-) And locations outside the U.S. are especially favored!
EDIT: To clarify, locations of outlying facilities are permitted, but they count for the official, principal location of the Games. For example, a photo of Whistler, BC would count for–and against–the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver.
Quote from: empirestate on February 13, 2018, 10:03:02 AM
February 13, 2018
Challenge: Post a road photo from any location where the Olympic Games have taken place.
The new Mississippi River bridge for I-70 at St. Louis, home of the 1904 games.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4380/37006669041_6248f1ebde_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Yo9RpX)
MO-I-70ETAV (https://flic.kr/p/Yo9RpX) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteFebruary 13, 2018
Challenge: Post a road photo from any location where the Olympic Games have taken place.
Atlanta, 1996:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FGA%2FI%2F75%2FI75_GA_cl_251_south_SB_t_Sep16.jpg&hash=fc2d732fc136917a32791f89714e256b88af54ae)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/GA/I/75/I75_GA_cl_251_south_SB_t_Sep16_24x16.jpg
QuoteFebruary 13, 2018
Challenge: Post a road photo from any location where the Olympic Games have taken place.
BC 1A-99A overhead sign approaching downtown Vancouver (2010 winter games), taken 2014
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vahighways.com%2Fphotos%2Fmisc%2F1a-99a_2.jpg&hash=ce94a6ddbe36ed9af5415289a116b7592a867adf)
QuoteFebruary 13, 2018
Challenge: Post a road photo from any location where the Olympic Games have taken place.
Salt Lake City, 2002:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4622/38946452945_aa48ecd004_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/22kyKA2)
QuoteFebruary 13, 2018
Challenge: Post a road photo from any location where the Olympic Games have taken place.
Lake Placid 1932 and 1980. Taken on March 16, 2001.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20010316%2Fny73ny86.jpg&hash=4d41df1cab300cd25a1efc35c5190ae5f7cc673f)
QuoteFebruary 13, 2018
Challenge: Post a road photo from any location where the Olympic Games have taken place.
Montreal (1976 Summer Olympics)
(https://i.imgur.com/rZY1xIFl.jpg)
Ah well; I was hoping to get some more international views from the Olympic Challenge, but the only takers were U.S. and Canada locations. :-/
1900, 1924 in Paris:
QuoteFebruary 13, 2018
Challenge: Post a road photo from any location where the Olympic Games have taken place.
Quote from: empirestate on February 14, 2018, 12:46:05 AM
Ah well; I was hoping to get some more international views from the Olympic Challenge, but the only takers were U.S. and Canada locations. :-/
Got you one.
10:58 pm local time.
Quote from: empirestate on February 14, 2018, 12:46:05 AM
Ah well; I was hoping to get some more international views from the Olympic Challenge, but the only takers were U.S. and Canada locations. :-/
I've got a few but didn't have a chance last night to add to my one LP. Hopefully I'll remember to post them for the monthly recap.
QuoteFebruary 14, 2018: It's Ash Wednesday. Post pictures of signs containing forms of the word "ash".
Ash Fork, Arizona, from I-40. October 25, 2003.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20031025%2Fla448.jpg&hash=3efec35cddddfbd231ff2107381d3646283ca995)
Ash Ave. in Lubbock, Texas, from Loop 289. November 21, 2003.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20031121%2Fash.jpg&hash=95ae743aad0988d66fb31b3ecf76c1b5a0dfb9c3)
Warning about Ash Tree Material Removal. On the 401 in southern Ontario. October 7, 2006.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20061007%2Fregulated.jpg&hash=230b53bf0c23dceed8b9cb940dfbc5eb533ff263)
QuoteFebruary 14, 2018: It's Ash Wednesday. Post pictures of signs containing forms of the word "ash".
W
ashington County (AR) Road 909 on US 412:
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5825/20367680130_0a42cdc8ac_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/x2PFGN)
QuoteFebruary 14, 2018: It's Ash Wednesday. Post pictures of signs containing forms of the word "ash".
Went through my whole Indiana collection to try to find the name "Wabash." But all I found was this, which didn't take any brain power to think of:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4423/36200093754_07e4a8c52c_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/X9SWFu)
IN-028-019EE (https://flic.kr/p/X9SWFu) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Ashland, Oregon
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4502/37595919092_f30a350c13_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ZhdUVA)
IMG_1385 (https://flic.kr/p/ZhdUVA) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Another Washington
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/485/32716867916_18a90f7b6c_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RR5uZA)
IL-017-US45EE (https://flic.kr/p/RR5uZA) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteFebruary 14, 2018: It's Ash Wednesday. Post pictures of signs containing forms of the word "ash".
Ashland, WI (on WI 13 at US 2)
(https://i.imgur.com/qvpNjLfl.jpg)
Asheboro, NC (on I-40 at US 220)
(https://i.imgur.com/d9ZRz9Hl.jpg)
QuoteFebruary 14, 2018: It's Ash Wednesday. Post pictures of signs containing forms of the word "ash".
Ashley, IL, from I-64 WB just west of Mt Vernon:
(https://i.imgur.com/rDeOyjR.jpg)
Quote from: Hurricane Rex on February 14, 2018, 01:58:37 AM
1900, 1924 in Paris: QuoteFebruary 13, 2018
Challenge: Post a road photo from any location where the Olympic Games have taken place.
Quote from: empirestate on February 14, 2018, 12:46:05 AM
Ah well; I was hoping to get some more international views from the Olympic Challenge, but the only takers were U.S. and Canada locations. :-/
Got you one.
10:58 pm local time.
I don't see a photo.
QuoteFebruary 14, 2018: It's Ash Wednesday. Post pictures of signs containing forms of the word "ash".
Some ancient signage at New Castle, PA which bit the dust a number of years ago.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fwashst.jpg&hash=0e107d600f76410b8145f03663ab02c08a3fc399)
QuoteFebruary 14, 2018: It's Ash Wednesday. Post pictures of signs containing forms of the word "ash".
Washington Blvd. in Kansas City, KS.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FowSsO3V.jpg&hash=d06635f896718114be3ed6ccc24facea78c1f5de)
QuoteFebruary 14, 2018: It's Ash Wednesday. Post pictures of signs containing forms of the word "ash".
Yep, I too have a Washington:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fstreets%2Fwashington.jpg&hash=941f9368366647c268fc6df5a93c46c8e5d94863)
How about the letter ash (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%86)? There's one on this sign:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fstreets%2Fisl%2Fadalstraeti.jpg&hash=d1dc340b4601de6dbd7cd1c324048f1e0fe68170)
boo.....all these Washington posts are lame......
Quote from: csw on February 14, 2018, 10:37:44 PM
boo.....all these Washington posts are lame......
Fell free to offer something of your own :)
Quote from: csw on February 14, 2018, 10:37:44 PM
boo.....all these Washington posts are lame......
Here's one which isn't Washington. Happy now :pan:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fashford.jpg&hash=2923b992018c008e1f955c4a7d1a658472e158da)
Quote from: US71 on February 14, 2018, 10:45:40 PM
Quote from: csw on February 14, 2018, 10:37:44 PM
boo.....all these Washington posts are lame......
Fell free to offer something of your own :)
Scroll up a few posts!
QuoteFebruary 15th: Post a picture from the smallest county in a state.
IL-89 and IL-18 in the southeastern corner of Putnam Co., IL:
(https://i.imgur.com/z6wpaZW.jpg)
QuoteFebruary 15th, 2018: Post a picture from the smallest county in a state.
US-61/MN-5 in Ramsey County (on E 7th St in Saint Paul)
(https://i.imgur.com/FeS7kcp.jpg)
QuoteFebruary 15th, 2018: Post a picture from the smallest county in a state.
IN-56 at IN-262--From Ohio County, Indiana:
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2635/32772687942_18ba2beb25_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RW1AkQ)
IN-056-262N (https://flic.kr/p/RW1AkQ) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
San Francisco County, California is the smallest by land area:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4164/34656562346_6e3ab149bf_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UNtWz1)
IMG_1388 (https://flic.kr/p/UNtWz1) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
WI-33 off of I-43 in Port Washington, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin:
(removed because I found later on that Ozaukee County isn't actually the smallest county in Wisconsin. That honor goes to Pepin County, from which I don't have any sign photos.)
QuoteFebruary 15th, 2018: Post a picture from the smallest county in a state.
Here's one from New York County, New York's smallest county by area. Taken July 9, 2007.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20070709%2Fdontblock.jpg&hash=476ff2b9426be6ca11a7b3ce2464d6e5cf7b143d)
QuoteFebruary 15th, 2018: Post a picture from the smallest county in a state.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4768/39385644995_02c9d9f414_z_d.jpg)
Along old US 79 at Thornton, AR (Calhoun County)
QuoteFebruary 15th, 2018: Post a picture from the smallest county in a state.
Multnomah County, Oregon.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fmultnomah.jpg&hash=aadff25d678c93fd2604eceaed8d706ca25743ae)
QuoteFebruary 15th, 2018: Post a picture from the smallest county in a state.
I've got a minute here, let me see if I can find a couple more.
This one's taken in Thermopolis, in Hot Springs County, Wyoming. July 17, 2003.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20030717%2Fwy120.jpg&hash=f288bcc0dda13661dac6319299ea215f86cf7985)
Lake Butler in Union County, Florida. December 26, 2005.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20051226%2Flakebutler.jpg&hash=d861c553e9a1182b1561be171c8d59ee15541d8e)
QuoteFebruary 15th, 2018: Post a picture from the smallest county in a state.
From Payette County, Idaho
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180215/743d743dc06d13bd09a425c905e44389.jpg)
Are we talking smallest by area, or by population? (And if by population, human...or??)
I assume it's area otherwise my entry would be the largest if it's by population.
QuoteFebruary 15th: Post a picture from the smallest county in a state.
If we're talking area, here's one from Davis County, Utah. It's third-largest by population, but smallest in area.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4627/40125624132_38e5f1e648_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/248Lj6J)
QuoteFebruary 16, 2018
Challenge: Post road photos from Scandinavia and the Nordic countries (Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, and their dependencies).
Still hoping for more international content, so let's just try the direct approach. :-)
(Also, how are we on the current state name sub-Challenge?)
QuoteFebruary 16, 2018
Challenge: Post road photos from Scandinavia and the Nordic countries (Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, and their dependencies).
I've got a handful, despite not driving on my one trip to Copenhagen which included short train sides trip to Roskilde and Malmö. I'll try to post ones I don't recall putting in other picture challenge threads.
In Lyngby, Denmark. June 23, 2004.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20040623%2Fklampenborg.jpg&hash=49436d1edd3b9c6b8927f3a1e79863f800bca90e)
Malmö, Sweden. June 24, 2004.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20040624%2Fe6trelleborg.jpg&hash=b5e4af60448f500b71ce0092165e4eae5b9eca16)
Copenhagen. June 25, 2004.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20040625%2Fkobenhavn-close.jpg&hash=61635d2204ae67c39f2014cd38d79f7b0d66ddff)
QuoteFebruary 16, 2018
Challenge: Post road photos from Scandinavia and the Nordic countries (Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, and their dependencies).
Here's one from Sweden taken in 2005
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fsweden.jpg&hash=6a2aae678c790662c5e2bd17580ebf7639d4e570)
QuoteFebruary 16, 2018
Challenge: Post road photos from Scandinavia and the Nordic countries (Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, and their dependencies).
Here are a few Icelandic road photos that I haven't used in the street name challenge. Unfortunately, these aren't great because they were taken on a moving bus that I for some reason chose to sit on the left side of.
Route 41 eastbound approaching route 424:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2Froadphotos%2Fisl_th41n_th424.jpg&hash=07445be207afdc3a044ca17b50c4a979081d2ac3)
I believe this is the roundabout with route 424, though it's not shown on this sign:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2Froadphotos%2Fisl_th41n_keflavik.jpg&hash=3d23bf3ce7a8601f66a93970f642550b2ae1ef0c)
Pointing the way further down route 41 toward ReykjavÃk:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fnames%2Fisl%2Freykjavik.jpg&hash=f74e39637925c06e3bc9f6733772da3017ce3cad)
Quote from: empirestate on February 16, 2018, 03:28:59 PM
(Also, how are we on the current state name sub-Challenge?)
Montana is up next.
QuoteFebruary 16, 2018
Challenge: Post road photos from Scandinavia and the Nordic countries (Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, and their dependencies).
From my 2016 trip to Norway...
This is Rv 15 westbound at the Jostedalsbreen Nat'l Park:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vahighways.com%2Fphotos%2FRv15.jpg&hash=3818bbbd2c3c3d077030960f9675e47bf59b9c08)
Overhead signage in Bergen:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vahighways.com%2Fphotos%2Fbergen.jpg&hash=5f7489703534a0a37e9d5e6c66d570a2659a4ed4)
Fv 63 in the town of Valldal, where it changes roads:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vahighways.com%2Fphotos%2FFv63.jpg&hash=a5f472f3fe7dfe41348a6a8b220d52676bfe82f3)
One of the hairpins of Trolstigen. Don't overshoot it...
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vahighways.com%2Fphotos%2Ftroll3.jpg&hash=3260032ebc57433b6cc7f8bcb75cbc76ac486d4f)
Quote from: jflick99 on February 16, 2018, 04:00:13 PM
Quote from: empirestate on February 16, 2018, 03:28:59 PM
(Also, how are we on the current state name sub-Challenge?)
Montana is up next.
Nope, Nebraska's next. Montana was used here: https://www.aaroads.com/forum/index.php?topic=19450.msg2300991#msg2300991
QuoteNebraska. Next up: Nevada
USS Nebraska
Found here: http://nuclearabolitionist.blogspot.com/2008/12/
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F_PB3a-uf9Z8I%2FSTy-5hFPhdI%2FAAAAAAAAAME%2F06-2Lt-_SVA%2Fs1600%2FGZ%2BWeekend%2B%28by%2BLeonard%29%2Bsub%2Bsign%2Bcomp.jpg&hash=2b7fcede295bfdd5bab24ab7b95097964c2cb80c)
The preceding photo also covers Nevada.
Next up: New Hampshire.
Quote from: oscar on February 16, 2018, 11:13:50 PM
The preceding photo also covers Nevada.
I suppose it does...but it would be cool if anybody could find something different for Nevada!
Quote from: empirestate on February 17, 2018, 12:50:38 AM
Quote from: oscar on February 16, 2018, 11:13:50 PM
The preceding photo also covers Nevada.
I suppose it does...but it would be cool if anybody could find something different for Nevada!
Here you go: Nevada Ave in Des Moines.
(https://i.imgur.com/KjGbzmN.jpg)
IMO Montana hasn't been played yet. Ã' is a different sound from N.
Quote from: CNGL-Leudimin on February 17, 2018, 01:16:42 PM
IMO Montana hasn't been played yet. Ã' is a different sound from N.
Is Ã' also considered a different letter in the Spanish alphabet than N? I recall hearing that in high school Spanish class, FWIW.
QuoteNew Hampshire -> New Jersey
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FMD%2FI%2F495%2FI495_MD_dv_28_west_Jul10.jpg&hash=0ca042a963f384ba93e45f0e0ac9ac202bd51e5d)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/MD/I/495/I495_MD_dv_28_west_Jul10_lg.jpg
Just so there can be no challenges:
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b9/MontanasCookhouse.jpg)
From wikipedia
Quote from: oscar on February 17, 2018, 01:22:12 PM
Quote from: CNGL-Leudimin on February 17, 2018, 01:16:42 PM
IMO Montana hasn't been played yet. Ã' is a different sound from N.
Is Ã' also considered a different letter in the Spanish alphabet than N? I recall hearing that in high school Spanish class, FWIW.
Yes. They're separate letters.
Quote from: oscar on February 17, 2018, 01:22:12 PM
Quote from: CNGL-Leudimin on February 17, 2018, 01:16:42 PM
IMO Montana hasn't been played yet. Ã' is a different sound from N.
Is Ã' also considered a different letter in the Spanish alphabet than N? I recall hearing that in high school Spanish class, FWIW.
Yup, it's a different letter too (as pointed out by 1), and as such I retain it when writting Spanish names in English. "Montaña" is different from "Montana". I also retain the diaeresis over the U when it occurs even if it's not a letter of its own as it means that U is to be pronounced (and only happens in "güe" and "güi" syllabes anyway, as opposed to "gue" and "gui" where it's silent). OTOH, I drop out all acutes as they only indicate the stressed syllabe, they do not affect collation (just as if they didn't exist, that explains why baffles me when I find a word starting with a vowel with acute at the end instead of its expected position), and per experience words in English are to be stressed at speaker's discretion.
Quote from: oscar on February 17, 2018, 01:22:12 PM
Quote from: CNGL-Leudimin on February 17, 2018, 01:16:42 PM
IMO Montana hasn't been played yet. Ã' is a different sound from N.
Is Ã' also considered a different letter in the Spanish alphabet than N? I recall hearing that in high school Spanish class, FWIW.
It's a different letter in Spanish, though not in English. I debated with myself whether Montaña should count, but I guess I let it slide. (FWIW, if different sounds make an entry invalid, then "Arkansas" wouldn't be acceptable for "Kansas".)
Quote from: AsphaltPlanet on February 17, 2018, 01:27:52 PM
Just so there can be no challenges:
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b9/MontanasCookhouse.jpg)
From wikipedia
Not a road photo. :bigass:
Quote from: CNGL-Leudimin on February 17, 2018, 01:16:42 PM
IMO Montana hasn't been played yet. Ã' is a different sound from N.
Montana was named for the Spanish word montaña ... English does not have the ñ so it was always written n... So it could be argued the ñ is implied in the state name
Z981
Is this satisfactory?
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fkulr.images.worldnow.com%2Fimages%2F7787378_G.jpg&hash=23a89da859558bfd2eb8e4b7a4319d9d7e8d8a29)
I think we're more than good with Monta[ñ]a. Who's got a New Hampshire? :-D
Quote from: empirestate on February 18, 2018, 10:09:28 PM
I think we're more than good with Monta[ñ]a. Who's got a New Hampshire? :-D
I played New Hampshire above, we're on to New Jersey now.
Quote from: AsphaltPlanet on February 19, 2018, 10:21:44 AM
Quote from: empirestate on February 18, 2018, 10:09:28 PM
I think we're more than good with Monta[ñ]a. Who's got a New Hampshire? :-D
I played New Hampshire above, we're on to New Jersey now.
Even better!
Also acceptable would be a Challenge for February 17th, 18th or 19th. ;-)
Quote from: empirestate on February 19, 2018, 11:10:54 PM
Quote from: AsphaltPlanet on February 19, 2018, 10:21:44 AM
Quote from: empirestate on February 18, 2018, 10:09:28 PM
I think we're more than good with Monta[ñ]a. Who's got a New Hampshire? :-D
I played New Hampshire above, we're on to New Jersey now.
Even better!
Also acceptable would be a Challenge for February 17th, 18th or 19th. ;-)
A bit late, now.
I feel like we're running out of good ideas (well, at least I am)–the only things I can really think of anymore are kind of difficult. That said:
QuoteFebruary 20, 2018: Before and after! Post two pictures, taken in (about) the same spot and in the same direction, of signs where the second picture has more, different, and/or fewer route numbers on the road than in the first picture.
First picture is taken before the Washington County section of MN-5 was eliminated (June 15, 2015):
(https://i.imgur.com/ZG6lRxh.jpg)
Second picture was taken after elimination (July 30, 2016):
(https://i.imgur.com/51RIBfb.jpg)
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on February 20, 2018, 07:43:53 AM
I feel like we're running out of good ideas (well, at least I am)–the only things I can really think of anymore are kind of difficult.
Sometimes I start to feel that way, too, but then some of you have come with some really good new ideas in recent weeks, so hope is by no means lost!
I have some suggestions that might help with ideas for future Challenges:
–Remember that this is a Daily
Picture–not
Photo–Challenge. So we can always have Challenges about your own illustrations, interchange drawings, sign renderings, etc. And another big category we really haven't touched on is maps: we could do before-and-after maps of a certain construction project, or maybe look for maps that show certain words, combinations of route numbers, etc., just as we often do with signs.
–Which brings up the next point: this is not necessarily a Daily
Sign Challenge. We could have (and have had) photos taken in certain types of weather, of certain types of scenery, photos with sheep in them, etc. Anything that's on-topic within the forum is acceptable!
–Also remember that this isn't a take-it-yourself Challenge; the photos you post can be from any source that you're allowed to share. They don't have to be taken by you or even part of your own collection, so if you have an idea for a Challenge but decide against it because you don't think people will have the right photos, remember that the photos can be found anywhere.
–As an extension of that, keep in mind that Google Street View is allowed, so we could do various kinds of scavenger hunts using GSV (or even just Google Maps or other online services). For example, "GSV images showing railroad grade crossings while a train is passing." (And the instructions for embedding GSV images in the thread have been posted a few times now.)
–And for a more specific Challenge suggestion, my recent Scandinavia Challenge was thought of as the first in a series of world regions where we could look for images from other countries. We can always try other regions of similar extent and cohesiveness to find road pictures–southeast Asia, the Caribbean, eastern Europe, etc.
Quote from: empirestate on February 20, 2018, 09:34:39 AM
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on February 20, 2018, 07:43:53 AM
I feel like we're running out of good ideas (well, at least I am)–the only things I can really think of anymore are kind of difficult.
–Also remember that this isn't a take-it-yourself Challenge; the photos you post can be from any source that you're allowed to share. They don't have to be taken by you or even part of your own collection, so if you have an idea for a Challenge but decide against it because you don't think people will have the right photos, remember that the photos can be found anywhere.
That is a good point, but a large part of the fun, for me anyway, is trying to find my own qualifying photos to post for challenges. It's not (necessarily) about showing off my stuff, but it's rather that going to Google Images or Wikimedia Commons and typing some relevant search terms into the box just doesn't feel like it's worth my time/effort.
You definitely have some good suggestions about future challenges, though.
QuoteFebruary 20, 2018: Before and after! Post two pictures, taken in (about) the same spot and in the same direction, of signs where the second picture has more, different, and/or fewer route numbers on the road than in the first picture.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/7/6046/6866217806_3cb748e185_z_d.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4751/25519527287_2677f77fef_z_d.jpg)
I-49 near Bentonville, AR after the addition of AR 549
QuoteFebruary 20, 2018: Before and after! Post two pictures, taken in (about) the same spot and in the same direction, of signs where the second picture has more, different, and/or fewer route numbers on the road than in the first picture.
BEFORE: Westbound I-94 east of Battle Creek.
(https://i.imgur.com/y1YyvSi.jpg)
AFTER: With M-311 finally signed from I-94, at least a dozen years after the route was designated. A new exit ramp was constructed about a half-mile (at most) east of the former one, but far enough that it got a new exit number.
(https://i.imgur.com/WZwf79E.jpg)
BEFORE: Westbound I-96 near Nunica.
(https://i.imgur.com/RdfhrjK.jpg)
AFTER: Same exit after M-231 was completed and opened in October 2015.
(https://i.imgur.com/kZppMl8.jpg)
QuoteFebruary 21, 2018
Challenge: Post road photos from the Caribbean island countries and territories.
Include the Bahamas, Turks & Caicos, Barbados, Trinidad & Tobago, Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao and the dependent islands of Venezuela, along with the Greater and Lesser Antilles. Exclude states of the U.S., Mexico, etc.
QuoteFebruary 21, 2018
Challenge: Post road photos from the Caribbean island countries and territories.
Paradise Island, Bahamas. April 20, 2017:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2F20170420_162526.jpg&hash=460c6c7dbfa8389c4e8fcfda2de648d96c0e3725)
QuoteFebruary 21, 2018
Challenge: Post road photos from the Caribbean island countries and territories.
A few from Trinidad, near Port-of-Spain (March 2015):
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7599/16642251477_baf0d0e630_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rmBTyi)
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8698/16229604923_685efbf3c1_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qJ9Y7x)
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/270/20248429490_2ba4b61688_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/wRhuDh)
QuoteFebruary 22, 2018 - Show images of traffic signals that are NOT pole/mast-mounted or hung on wire spans
Here are some signals at the FL-436 and US-17/92 interchange, courtesy of GSV. Signals are attached to the side and bottom of overpass
(https://i.imgur.com/7sPCu89.png)
QuoteFebruary 22, 2018 - Show images of traffic signals that are NOT pole/mast-mounted or hung on wire spans
Footbridge crossing Market St. (PA 3) at SEPTA's 69th St. Terminal/Transportation Center in Upper Darby Twp. (Delaware County).
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1d/SEPTA69thStreetTerminalExterior2007.jpg/1920px-SEPTA69thStreetTerminalExterior2007.jpg)
From Wikipedia
QuoteFebruary 22, 2018 - Show images of traffic signals that are NOT pole/mast-mounted or hung on wire spans
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3219/2879948027_2d0b7a04e7_z_d.jpg)
Kansas City, MOOr would this be considered pole mounted?
Quote from: US71 on February 22, 2018, 10:42:55 AM
Or would this be considered pole mounted?
Not in my book.
QuoteFebruary 22, 2018 - Show images of traffic signals that are NOT pole/mast-mounted or hung on wire spans
Well gee, I'll just use a picture I took today:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4770/40427540271_f218b43cc2_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/24ArHfp)
IL-023-I-80SN (https://flic.kr/p/24ArHfp) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteFebruary 22, 2018 - Show images of traffic signals that are NOT pole/mast-mounted or hung on wire spans
I posted this same picture in the Traffic Signal thread, but I'll put it here too.
West Capitol Avenue, Downtown Little Rock, Arkansas.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4741/39933724651_7366285a1e_b.jpg)
(https://flic.kr/p/23QNM4Z)A unique stoplight (https://flic.kr/p/23QNM4Z) by TBKS1 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/154936453@N06/), on Flickr
Quote from: TBKS1 on February 22, 2018, 07:52:53 PM
QuoteFebruary 22, 2018 - Show images of traffic signals that are NOT pole/mast-mounted or hung on wire spans
I posted this same picture in the Traffic Signal thread, but I'll put it here too.
West Capitol Avenue, Downtown Little Rock, Arkansas.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4741/39933724651_7366285a1e_b.jpg)
(https://flic.kr/p/23QNM4Z)A unique stoplight (https://flic.kr/p/23QNM4Z) by TBKS1 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/154936453@N06/), on Flickr
I think I've seen that
QuoteFebruary 23rd. Post a picture of 2 speed limit signs posted. Like my example, Oregon's Speed xx signs are allowed but not minimums or truck limits.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bendbulletin.com%2Fcsp%2Fmediapool%2Fsites%2Fdt.common.streams.StreamServer.cls%3FSTREAMOID%3DbhDvtd1bmFGZsnx5wIfpns%24daE2N3K4ZzOUsqbU5sYtlNIwQP84yFXzZH8mbn2F0WCsjLu883Ygn4B49Lvm9bPe2QeMKQdVeZmXF%249l%244uCZ8QDXhaHEp3rvzXRJFdy0KqPHLoMevcTLo3h8xh70Y6N_U_CryOsw6FTOdKL_jpQ-%26amp%3BCONTENTTYPE%3Dimage%2Fjpeg&hash=8b5f9ed5f8cecb3a89bdaab4c72d53d133667f6f)
This is maybe stretching it but 2 signs are up/in final touches of being placed depending on your definition.
The Speed 55 (speed limit 55) and Speed limit 65 signs are my play as the truck is there just cause. (Act like its not there)
QuoteFebruary 25, 2018: 1 is the most common digit. Post road signs/assemblies (either is allowed) containing at least 5 different digits and no 1s.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4709/39455086804_d4156893e2_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/237vCHj)Extraneous apostrophe on road sign (https://flic.kr/p/237vCHj) by <name removed> (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hotdogpi/), on Flickr
4, 9, 5, 3, and 8. No 1 in the photo.
QuoteFebruary 25, 2018: 1 is the most common digit. Post road signs/assemblies (either is allowed) containing at least 5 different digits and no 1s.
Taken on I-55 North and I-64, I-70, and US 40 East in East St. Louis, Illinois. May 31, 2009.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20090531%2Fexit2.jpg&hash=c388c87e7d699e002696a7f561521bae5a7534dd)
7 of the 9 allowed digits on this one.
QuoteFebruary 25, 2018: 1 is the most common digit. Post road signs/assemblies (either is allowed) containing at least 5
different digits and no 1s.
OH-334 near routes 72 and 68.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4440/36896720231_c1792b83b1_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/YdrksP)
OH-334S (https://flic.kr/p/YdrksP) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
OH-708 at OH-235
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1591/25458145595_80771ecf77_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EMDDJK)
OH-708WT (https://flic.kr/p/EMDDJK) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
And amazingly enough, this monstrosity fails to have a single 1 on it. Lots of 9's, though.
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5443/30089208353_62e7c563f2_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MQT4mn)
185 US82 (https://flic.kr/p/MQT4mn) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteFebruary 25, 2018: 1 is the most common digit. Post road signs/assemblies (either is allowed) containing at least 5 different digits and no 1s.
Salt Lake City, UT:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4628/25455764147_83a6cab3a6_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EMrrPi)
Quote from: 1 on February 25, 2018, 09:27:29 AM
QuoteFebruary 25, 2018: 1 is the most common digit. Post road signs/assemblies (either is allowed) containing at least 5 different digits and no 1s.
I-40, US-65B and AR-286. (0, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4734/38689549164_b3daa55249_b.jpg)
(https://flic.kr/p/21WS43u)AR-286, I-40 and US-65B (https://flic.kr/p/21WS43u) by TBKS1 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/154936453@N06/), on Flickr
Not very far away from that, there's I-40, AR-89 and AR-365. (0, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4597/27620245099_f11ed4547b_b.jpg)
(https://flic.kr/p/J5GYAp)AR-89, AR-365 and I-40 (https://flic.kr/p/J5GYAp) by TBKS1 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/154936453@N06/), on Flickr
I have a few more photos of this that I could have added but I'll just use those.
QuoteFebruary 25, 2018: 1 is the most common digit. Post road signs/assemblies (either is allowed) containing at least 5 different digits and no 1s.
0, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Flittlerock.jpg&hash=b6bb5cc14bec3b8e56c026b2bac64d8fff889d84)
QuoteFebruary 25, 2018: 1 is the most common digit. Post road signs/assemblies (either is allowed) containing at least 5 different digits and no 1s.
Greensboro, NC:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4202/34594598924_9997c3f76a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UH1n19)
Jasper, AL:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4657/39265772224_a18c54d114_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/22PMm5Q)
QuoteFebruary 25, 2018: 1 is the most common digit. Post road signs/assemblies (either is allowed) containing at least 5 different digits and no 1s.
Bonner Springs, KS
(https://i.imgur.com/oRZ29Eo.jpg)
East of Ely, NV (doctored in MS Paint to remove the mess of signs on the far side of the intersection)
(https://i.imgur.com/925i04C.jpg)
Woodbury, MI
(https://i.imgur.com/ELhx7uq.jpg)
Novi, MI (replaced last year with APLs)
(https://i.imgur.com/j02I0d3.jpg)
Not sure the intent of the challenge, but I know when I came up with my entry, I was careful to avoid things like a distance of "1/4" or an exit number that included a 1.
Quote from: Jim on February 25, 2018, 07:26:17 PM
Not sure the intent of the challenge, but I know when I came up with my entry, I was careful to avoid things like a distance of "1/4" or an exit number that included a 1.
Yes, those need to be avoided, too.
QuoteFebruary 25, 2018: 1 is the most common digit. Post road signs/assemblies (either is allowed) containing at least 5 different digits and no 1s.
This challenge was a bit more difficult than I thought it would be.
(https://i.imgur.com/cUrkbhP.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/IGLAy4H.jpg)
QuoteFebruary 25, 2018: 1 is the most common digit. Post road signs/assemblies (either is allowed) containing at least 5 different digits and no 1s.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4756/26504174158_f070ba02fa_z.jpg)
QuoteFebruary 25, 2018: 1 is the most common digit. Post road signs/assemblies (either is allowed) containing at least 5 different digits and no 1s.
Six digits, including the exit tab.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2Froadphotos%2Fi285n_exit39a.jpg&hash=9ede6cf27cc7d5876d3f9f9f2cc8b7e6c8587879)
QuoteFebruary 26, 2018
:colorful: It's monthly recap time again! :colorful:
All Challenges posted since the last recap (Jan. 29th) are now open through the end of February. This serves as the Challenge for February 26th; new Challenges will also be posted on the 27th and 28th.
(And we're up to, what, New Jersey for the states?)
Quote from: February 2018 Challenge Recap
January 31st: Purple road signs.
February 1st: It's 2-1. Highway blackjack. Post the highway numbered 1 through 10, that is closest to the center of the city where you live. Whichever group of people gets closest to 21 without exceeding it wins!
2nd: Pictures of roads or highways as they traverse rolling hills - mountains are not included for this challenge - only rolling hills and Piedmont.
3rd: State Highway 3 is the longest state highway in Oklahoma. Post photos of the longest state highway in your state.
4th: Super Bowl! Throughout the day, you can post a photo with two numbers (they don't have to be route numbers) corresponding to the final scores of any completed Super Bowl. However, during the Super Bowl, you can also post numbers corresponding to the current score.
8th: Today (ignoring time zone differences) is the start of the Winter Olympics (even though the opening ceremony is tomorrow). One of the events today is curling. Post photos of road signs that are curled.
9th: Any sign with picnic table or otherwise signifying a picnic area.
10th: A photo of the nearest non-Interstate highway to where you live.
11th: Road signs with something (other than damage or vandalism) added on after it was created.
12th: A picture of a hand drawn road or map.
13th: A road photo from any location where the Olympic Games have taken place.
14th: It's Ash Wednesday. Post pictures of signs containing forms of the word "ash."
15th: A picture from the smallest county in a state.
16th: Road photos from Scandinavia and the Nordic countries (Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, and their dependencies).
20th: Before and after! Post two pictures, taken in (about) the same spot and in the same direction, of signs where the second picture has more, different, and/or fewer route numbers on the road than in the first picture.
21st: Road photos from the Caribbean island countries and territories.
22nd: Traffic signals that are NOT pole/mast-mounted or hung on wire spans.
23rd: Pictures of 2 speed limit signs posted. Like my example, Oregon's Speed xx signs are allowed but not minimums or truck limits.
25th: 1 is the most common digit. Post road signs/assemblies (either is allowed) containing at least 5 different digits and no 1s.
There were no challenges posted for January 29th and 30th, and February 5th, 6th, 7th, 17th, 18th, 19th, or 24th.
As empirestate correctly stated, the state challenge, from January 19th, is currently on
New Jersey.
For the 2/13 Olympic challenge:
This one's a 2-for-1 in a sense. It's taken in Garmish-Partenkirchen, Germany (Winter 1936), and directs to Munich, Germany (Summer 1972). Taken February 16, 2007.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20070216%2Fmunich87.jpg&hash=97f79719e81b723b07445ff575361a450bfec0a7)
2-for-1 in the same sense. Taken in Innsbruck, Austria (Winter 1964 and 1976), directing to Garmish-Partenkirchen, Germany (Winter 1936). Taken February 16, 2007.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20070216%2Fgarmischexit.jpg&hash=1c6a0eeef0b4ec6356222d9a1f4c0a9c69f9203f)
And one more like that. Taken just outside Munich, Germany (Summer 1972), directing to Innsbruck, Austria (Winter 1964 and 1976). Taken February 12, 2007.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20070212%2Fa94b12a8a9a99.jpg&hash=ed8be275352d0ee668d3fd313af1640b9b323765)
QuoteFebruary 20, 2018: Before and after! Post two pictures, taken in (about) the same spot and in the same direction, of signs where the second picture has more, different, and/or fewer route numbers on the road than in the first picture.
Here's a pair from Hawaii's Interstate H-1, the first taken in 2001, the second in 2009.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hawaiihighways.com%2FH1-exit15A%2B15B-overhead-large.jpg&hash=495176bbc71e7f35c8d8897a277f60d56f100305)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hawaiihighways.com%2FH1-exit15A%2B15B-overhead-2009.jpg&hash=0d951cf0f212e2334cea028870a8973622d266a5)
The second photo has the H1 marker that fell off the earlier version, and also replaces the HI 90 marker with the correct HI 99 marker. It only took Hawaii DOT about two decades, after HI 90 was decommissioned and the part passing by the Arizona Memorial renumbered to HI 99, to fix the sign-o.
The more consequential change was that "Pearl Harbor" was replaced with "Naval Base". Too many tourists who wanted to see Pearl Harbor instead encountered the military sentries guarding the base's main entrance. Once you've taken the exit, there's only one easy-to-miss turnoff before the naval base entrance, and no U-turn opportunities.
QuoteFebruary 15th: Post a picture from the smallest county in a state.
From Hawaii's tiny Kalawao County, I took lots of photos on my visit in 1999, most of them relating to now-Saint Damien (one of two saints from that county). Here's the most road-related one within the county (not counting the infamous "unwelcome" signs at the county line), showing the dirt road heading back from Kalawao Cove to Kalaupapa village:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hawaiihighways.com%2Fkalawao-cove-road-large.jpg&hash=dccc7c3836c18f76b80dd7b5dc00be48c384d486)
From Alaska, the main street in Skagway municipality (smallest borough in land area, but not in population -- I also have photos from the least-populous borough Yakutat):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2Fskagway-downtown.jpg&hash=87bbc9b8e018085acad812a6b95681f97484926e)
For lots of the digits but no 1's challenge:
0, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. Taken at a turnout on the north side of the Muskwa River Bridge on the Alaska Highway, just south of Fort Nelson. June 12, 2001.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20010612%2Fmuskwa.jpg&hash=1cb48b183acaf97dcdc555e5414e3e1ae689f532)
2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9. Near Wilson, North Carolina. November 14, 2010.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20101114%2Fnorthi795westus264.jpg&hash=144d2ea5b9851ff6792aab09d13585dff3830cc6)
Took some work, but I found one with 7 of the 9 allowable digits: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9. I-695 in Maryland. March 21, 2007.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20070321%2Fexit24.jpg&hash=dea4f14e767aa983631135d05e40e84f19a84104)
CHALLENGE: February 10, 2018.
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Quote
3rd: State Highway 3 is the longest state highway in Oklahoma. Post photos of the longest state highway in your state.
(https://i.imgur.com/i5PapuF.jpg)
Quote
9th: Any sign with picnic table or otherwise signifying a picnic area.
Ionia County, MI:
(https://i.imgur.com/rqu2bnI.jpg)
QuoteFebruary 27, 2018
Challenge: Post road photos from Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Brunei, Timor-Leste, and Indochina).
Indochina has a fresh new name, I'll have ya know. And what about Cambodia, Thailand, and Laos?
Quote from: paulthemapguy on February 27, 2018, 02:08:54 PM
Indochina has a fresh new name, I'll have ya know. And what about Cambodia, Thailand, and Laos?
If my choice of terminology didn't answer, then I'll let you participate according to your own guidelines. ;-)
QuoteFebruary 27, 2018
Challenge: Post road photos from Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Brunei, Timor-Leste, and Indochina).
Thai Highway 4 with Highway 3087; part of Asian Highway 2 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AH2) - credit to Ahoerstemeier at Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Asian_highway_2_Ratchaburi.jpg):
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/29/Asian_highway_2_Ratchaburi.jpg)
QuoteFebruary 15th: A picture from the smallest county in a state.
They don't get much smaller (in population) than Loving County, Texas:
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8134/29961326200_e4a16b58b9_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MDzCrE)
Quote4th: Super Bowl! Throughout the day, you can post a photo with two numbers corresponding to the final scores of any completed Super Bowl.
Super Bowl XXIII: 49ers 55 - Broncos 10 (but it wasn't played in Louisiana, but in Miami)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4573/24558123228_539e0d2a32_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Dq7NrJ)
Quote from: paulthemapguy on February 27, 2018, 02:08:54 PM
Indochina has a fresh new name, I'll have ya know. And what about Cambodia, Thailand, and Laos?
(per wikipedia)
Indochina, originally Indo-China, is a geographical term originating in the early nineteenth century and referring to the continental portion of the region now known as Southeast Asia. The name refers to the lands historically within the cultural influence of India and China, and physically bound by the Indian Subcontinent in the west and China in the north. It corresponds to the present-day areas of Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, and (variably) peninsular Malaysia and Singapore. The term was later adopted as the name of the colony of French Indochina (today's Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos), and the entire area of Indochina is now usually referred to as the Indochinese Peninsula or Mainland Southeast Asia.
Quote9th: Any sign with picnic table or otherwise signifying a picnic area.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fpicnic.jpg&hash=c9e2c73e683f9137d6aa0d4df7805ebc24444c5a)
Quote15th: A picture from the smallest county in a state
This was based on area, right? If so, this is from Wyandotte County, KS, approaching I-35 at the southern terminus of I-635.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FaqEDSXG.jpg&hash=254f5cac40bb5b9ab5039193d7aaff13086ebf04)
Quote25th: 1 is the most common digit. Post road signs/assemblies (either is allowed) containing at least 5 different digits and no 1s.
This is the same interchange, but going north toward the county line. I'm using the 30 MPH sign on the side as well.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FC5q7vaU.jpg&hash=be4765a15c9518f897110cb319ae7f2ec15a8429)
Quote15th: A picture from the smallest county in a state
Davis County, UT:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4389/36325828095_994f7f7264_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XkZn7X)
UT-108-126W (https://flic.kr/p/XkZn7X) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
San Juan County, WA:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4612/39649136795_92dd798e9e_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23pEc1P)
WA-Friday_HarborV1 (https://flic.kr/p/23pEc1P) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Sagadohoc County, ME:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4677/26673458058_c4459f67f3_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GD3rMU)
IMG_2376 (https://flic.kr/p/GD3rMU) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote
February 2nd Challenge ---> Post pictures of roads or highways as they traverse rolling hills - mountains are not included for this challenge - only rolling hills and Piedmont:
This is from off of Interstate 20 Eastbound in Georgia in between Lake Oconee and the town of Greensboro:
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180301/bcba9bb6ec3d1f42cda29dab7ade94ec.jpg)
This is from off of Interstate 20 Eastbound just southeast of Crawfordville, Georgia:
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180301/1f254008085ec2f616b332ed27cb2444.jpg)
This is from off of Interstate 20 Eastbound just southwest of Lexington, South Carolina:
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180301/90adea5b09fb3696d1cae75d9d72d87c.jpg)
Quote
February 2nd Challenge ---> Post pictures of roads or highways as they traverse rolling hills - mountains are not included for this challenge - only rolling hills and Piedmont:
This is from off of Interstate 26 Eastbound just north of Orangeburg, South Carolina:
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180301/3e767d7b96fdb3c58b6fa0385a6402fd.jpg)
QuoteFeb 12, 2018:
Post a picture of a hand drawn road or map. I know it is like, 10:00 on the east coast, but, here is a challenge for today.
I actually have an entire thread (https://www.aaroads.com/forum/index.php?topic=13786.0) on here from a few years ago where I did just that. Here are a couple:
-Disclaimer: I can make much higher quality maps of these sort nowadays, so disregard the cringe.. X-( :-D
My interstate/city map of Georgia:
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3947/15468423317_47d1747fd7.jpg)
My road map of Chattanooga, Tennessee:
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3932/15433333689_051e32c960.jpg)
QuoteFebruary 15th: A picture from the smallest county in a state
In addition to the Hawaii and Alaska photos I posted earlier, closer to home there's Falls Church VA (an independent city usually treated as a county equivalent, covering only 2.1 square miles -- fortunately, because it's all a speed trap):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2F237-29-7-cutouts-falls-church.jpg&hash=c1f8529c91a776c32d50392361243d79d458d618)
This sign assembly, alas, was later replaced by a stupid "Arts in the Little City" banner.
If you insist on the smallest actual county in Virginia, I live there (Arlington County, right next to Falls Church) and have photos available.
Quote
February 10, 2018: Post a photo of the nearest non-Interstate highway to where you live.
I've taken a million pictures of Georgia Highway 52 (as it
is the closest non-interstate highway to where I live), but for some very strange reason I do not have a raw copy of my own one of those pictures to post here at the moment (so I do apologize for that), so here is a GMSV (Google Maps Street-View) picture:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2830/34267189991_ba34b03f31_c.jpg)
(from off of Interstate 75 Northbound in Dalton, GA)
QuoteMarch 2, 2018
Challenge: Post road photos showing uncharacteristic weather conditions for the area.
Rainy in Phoenix, sunny in Seattle, snow in New Orleans, hurricane in Denver...you get the idea!
QuoteMarch 2, 2018
Challenge: Post road photos showing uncharacteristic weather conditions for the area.
I lucked into a sunny day on my 2007 visit to the usually dreary Unalaska AK (the postcard Alaska weather summary labels the Aleutians "always shitty"). This photo is of the west end of Captains Bay Road, westernmost road in Unalaska/Dutch Harbor, and by virtue of the Alaska Marine Highway auto ferry link between Dutch Harbor and mainland Alaska, the westernmost point on the continuous North American highway system.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2Fport-lekanoff-entrance-large.jpg&hash=5e877460c223c98cf3a0d65cc2285547e1cba528)
Quote from: oscar on March 02, 2018, 11:28:05 AM
QuoteMarch 2, 2018
Challenge: Post road photos showing uncharacteristic weather conditions for the area.
I lucked into a sunny day on my 2007 visit to the usually dreary Unalaska AK (the postcard Alaska weather summary labels the Aleutians "always shitty"). This photo is of the west end of Captains Bay Road, westernmost road in Unalaska/Dutch Harbor, and by virtue of the Alaska Marine Highway auto ferry link between Dutch Harbor and mainland Alaska, the westernmost point on the continuous North American highway system.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2Fport-lekanoff-entrance-large.jpg&hash=5e877460c223c98cf3a0d65cc2285547e1cba528)
Soon to have bridges and full interstate highway to Russia. Unalaska could ha c e an exit with a few gas stations and restaurants, maybe even a truck stop.. at least in FritzOwl world
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QuoteMarch 2, 2018
Challenge: Post road photos showing uncharacteristic weather conditions for the area.
See my car there in the background? I walked from that spot back to this end marker on IL-155 in a t-shirt, and didn't pay any mind to it. In fact, I was WARM walking outside--it was 77 degrees. Now click on the link below the photo and see the date on which it was taken. November 17, 2013. The day of a freak warm spell and an even freakier tornado outbreak decimating Washington, Illinois. This trip was entirely impromptu because of the bizarre temperatures in the 70s over the weekend. With such nice weather, I ought to drive to Chester, IL to see the ghost town of Kaskaskia, I figured. I didn't predict how terrible the severe weather would be across the state, though. This is just one example of a whole slew of sign photos I took in southwestern Illinois that day.
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8020/28907642371_3479b02254_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/L3tdX6)
IL-155-WT (https://flic.kr/p/L3tdX6) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote from: paulthemapguy on March 02, 2018, 04:59:23 PM
See my car there in the background? I walked from that spot back to this end marker on IL-155 in a t-shirt, and didn't pay any mind to it. In fact, I was WARM walking outside--it was 77 degrees. Now click on the link below the photo and see the date on which it was taken. November 17, 2013. The day of a freak warm spell and an even freakier tornado outbreak decimating Washington, Illinois. This trip was entirely impromptu because of the bizarre temperatures in the 70s over the weekend. With such nice weather, I ought to drive to Chester, IL to see the ghost town of Kaskaskia, I figured. I didn't predict how terrible the severe weather would be across the state, though. This is just one example of a whole slew of sign photos I took in southwestern Illinois that day.
Warm weather late in the year tends to lead toward severe weather like that; when that unusually warm, moist air mass collides with a more seasonal cold air mass = storms. I love that picture too–the END sign complements the foreboding clouds in the background.
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March 3rd, 2018 Challenge => Post pictures of roads or highways that also contain cell towers:
This is from off of Interstate 20 Eastbound just east of its interchange with I-75/I-85 in downtown Atlanta, Georgia:
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180303/618beff1087d56481e7fdcf1b20b27af.jpg)
This is from off of Interstate 20 Eastbound in South Carolina about halfway from Augusta, GA to Lexington, SC:
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180303/d00b4e7fdb320b59fb0c420334cc0b93.jpg)
This is from off of the newly widened stretch of Interstate 26 south of Columbia, South Carolina (heading Eastbound):
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180303/534310ce4398399a8ff2f6a50b9c2bd5.jpg)
Quote from: empirestate on March 02, 2018, 11:10:18 AM
QuoteMarch 2, 2018
Challenge: Post road photos showing uncharacteristic weather conditions for the area.
Rainy in Phoenix, sunny in Seattle, snow in New Orleans, hurricane in Denver…you get the idea!
Portland is cloudy like Seattle (although not as much), quickly found one in Kelso, WA:
(https://www.aaroads.com/west/washington005/i-005_nb_exit_039_01.jpg)
Edit posting time: 9:05pm local time
And now I present you with some more pictures, since I have so many of these things: :-D :D
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March 3rd, 2018 Challenge => Post pictures of roads or highways that also contain cell towers:
This is on Interstate 26 Eastbound in South Carolina, at what I believe is the Weigh Station just east of I-95 and US 15:
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180303/12481d8c63dfc4d45cd83b7ad3ef97ae.jpg)
This is from off of Interstate 20 Eastbound in South Carolina somewhere between Augusta, GA and Columbia, SC:
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180303/bf7f8314577a49a5b2ebabc311253893.jpg)
This is from off of I-26 East in Columbia, South Carolina going under the interchange with Interstate 77:
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180303/29ae636ad95d1f7c80e8e770e03967b8.jpg)
If we run out of ideas for daily challenges, we can just create challenges where you have to satisfy multiple conditions!!
March 4, 2018. Post a picture where you can see a yellow arrow on a signal, AND there isn't a cloud in the sky.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4462/36957370943_fb225b3d24_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/YiNbNK)
IMG_1262 (https://flic.kr/p/YiNbNK) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
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March 4th, 2018: A picture where you can see a yellow arrow on a signal, AND there isn't a cloud in the sky.
I surprised myself by being able to actually find one that I took. Looking south, intersection of 2nd Ave and Euclid Ave (IA-415 and US-6, respectively), Des Moines, IA.
(https://i.imgur.com/dOB2tBZ.jpg)
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March 4th, 2018: A picture where you can see a yellow arrow on a signal, AND there isn't a cloud in the sky.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3289/5864648170_b47339cc77_z_d.jpg)
Liberty, MO
^^ That's a strange signal setup to the left. Howis it supposed to behave.
Quote from: Big John on March 04, 2018, 10:25:19 PM
^^ That's a strange signal setup to the left. Howis it supposed to behave.
Steady Red
Straight Green Arrow/ Straight Yellow Arrow
Left Green Arrow/ Left Yellow Arrow
OK, this is why a bimodal straight ahead signal is odd:
MUTCD 4D.05
09 A straight-through RED ARROW signal indication or a straight-through YELLOW ARROW signal indication shall not be displayed on any signal face, either alone or in combination with any other signal indication.
QuoteMarch 5, 2018
Challenge: Post a sign that completes the sentence "In Soviet Russia..."
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180306/265e8df2b2fb93fce1a21e9c53272689.jpg)
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QuoteMarch 6, 2018: Post examples of keming (https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Keming) on highway signs.
Hopefully this hasn't already been done.
QuoteMarch 7, 2018
Challenge: Post photos from southeastern Europe and the Balkan peninsula.
Greece, Albania, Bulgaria, Romania and the countries formerly part of Yugoslavia. Feel free to throw in Moldova and the European part of Turkey as well. :-)
(Also note, the March 6th Challenge remains open, pending a qualifying submission.)
Quote from: empirestate on March 07, 2018, 10:17:43 AM
(Also note, the March 6th Challenge remains open, pending a qualifying submission.)
Strictly my opinion, but if there are no submissions, then just move on. We can always revisit the challenge at the end of the month. YMMV
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Quote from: empirestate on March 07, 2018, 10:17:43 AM
(Also note, the March 6th Challenge remains open, pending a qualifying submission.)
Strictly my opinion, but if there are no submissions, then just move on. We can always revisit the challenge at the end of the month. YMMV
If any state is going to have a
keming example, it's going to be Oklahoma.
Quote from: US71 on March 07, 2018, 11:38:17 AM
Quote from: empirestate on March 07, 2018, 10:17:43 AM
(Also note, the March 6th Challenge remains open, pending a qualifying submission.)
Strictly my opinion, but if there are no submissions, then just move on. We can always revisit the challenge at the end of the month. YMMV
I'm just going to +1 that opinion.
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on March 07, 2018, 12:41:18 PM
Quote from: US71 on March 07, 2018, 11:38:17 AM
Quote from: empirestate on March 07, 2018, 10:17:43 AM
(Also note, the March 6th Challenge remains open, pending a qualifying submission.)
Strictly my opinion, but if there are no submissions, then just move on. We can always revisit the challenge at the end of the month. YMMV
I'm just going to +1 that opinion.
That's fine, but...if you want to just move on, why mention this every time it comes up? Why not just, you know...move on?
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Quote from: MNHighwayMan on March 07, 2018, 12:41:18 PM
Quote from: US71 on March 07, 2018, 11:38:17 AM
Quote from: empirestate on March 07, 2018, 10:17:43 AM
(Also note, the March 6th Challenge remains open, pending a qualifying submission.)
Strictly my opinion, but if there are no submissions, then just move on. We can always revisit the challenge at the end of the month. YMMV
I'm just going to +1 that opinion.
That's fine, but...if you want to just move on, why mention this every time it comes up? Why not just, you know...move on?
Instead of saying "this challenge is still open" ? :-| :spin:
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Quote from: empirestate on March 07, 2018, 10:17:43 AM
(Also note, the March 6th Challenge remains open, pending a qualifying submission.)
Strictly my opinion, but if there are no submissions, then just move on. We can always revisit the challenge at the end of the month. YMMV
I'm just going to +1 that opinion.
That's fine, but...if you want to just move on, why mention this every time it comes up? Why not just, you know...move on?
Instead of saying "this challenge is still open" ? :-| :spin:
No, not instead of that, because it's me that writes that, not you. Does it bother you that I do?
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Quote from: US71 on March 07, 2018, 11:38:17 AM
Quote from: empirestate on March 07, 2018, 10:17:43 AM
(Also note, the March 6th Challenge remains open, pending a qualifying submission.)
Strictly my opinion, but if there are no submissions, then just move on. We can always revisit the challenge at the end of the month. YMMV
I'm just going to +1 that opinion.
That's fine, but...if you want to just move on, why mention this every time it comes up? Why not just, you know...move on?
Instead of saying "this challenge is still open" ? :-| :spin:
No, not instead of that, because it's me that writes that, not you. Does it bother you that I do?
Does it bother you if someone else does it besides you? :hmmm: :hmmm:
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Quote from: US71 on March 07, 2018, 02:00:34 PM
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Quote from: MNHighwayMan on March 07, 2018, 12:41:18 PM
Quote from: US71 on March 07, 2018, 11:38:17 AM
Quote from: empirestate on March 07, 2018, 10:17:43 AM
(Also note, the March 6th Challenge remains open, pending a qualifying submission.)
Strictly my opinion, but if there are no submissions, then just move on. We can always revisit the challenge at the end of the month. YMMV
I'm just going to +1 that opinion.
That's fine, but...if you want to just move on, why mention this every time it comes up? Why not just, you know...move on?
Instead of saying "this challenge is still open" ? :-| :spin:
No, not instead of that, because it's me that writes that, not you. Does it bother you that I do?
Does it bother you if someone else does it besides you? :hmmm: :hmmm:
No, not at all. It is how the game works, after all; why would it bother me?
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Quote from: empirestate on March 07, 2018, 02:35:55 PM
Quote from: US71 on March 07, 2018, 02:00:34 PM
Quote from: empirestate on March 07, 2018, 01:56:58 PM
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on March 07, 2018, 12:41:18 PM
Quote from: US71 on March 07, 2018, 11:38:17 AM
Quote from: empirestate on March 07, 2018, 10:17:43 AM
(Also note, the March 6th Challenge remains open, pending a qualifying submission.)
Strictly my opinion, but if there are no submissions, then just move on. We can always revisit the challenge at the end of the month. YMMV
I'm just going to +1 that opinion.
That's fine, but...if you want to just move on, why mention this every time it comes up? Why not just, you know...move on?
Instead of saying "this challenge is still open" ? :-| :spin:
No, not instead of that, because it's me that writes that, not you. Does it bother you that I do?
Does it bother you if someone else does it besides you? :hmmm: :hmmm:
No, not at all. It is how the game works, after all; why would it bother me?
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1. Only one Challenge per calendar day (not per 24 hours). Calendar days are counted by your local time, so if it's the correct date when and where you post, it's valid. (However, if you use a time standard other than your local time zone for forum purposes, then the calendar day will be determined by this time standard instead.) When posting an Answer, please quote the Challenge statement to which you're responding (in case the date displayed for some users doesn't match the Challenge date).
Or are you changing the rules midstream again?
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Quote from: empirestate on March 07, 2018, 04:03:45 PM
Quote from: US71 on March 07, 2018, 02:41:55 PM
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Quote from: US71 on March 07, 2018, 02:00:34 PM
Quote from: empirestate on March 07, 2018, 01:56:58 PM
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on March 07, 2018, 12:41:18 PM
Quote from: US71 on March 07, 2018, 11:38:17 AM
Quote from: empirestate on March 07, 2018, 10:17:43 AM
(Also note, the March 6th Challenge remains open, pending a qualifying submission.)
Strictly my opinion, but if there are no submissions, then just move on. We can always revisit the challenge at the end of the month. YMMV
I'm just going to +1 that opinion.
That's fine, but...if you want to just move on, why mention this every time it comes up? Why not just, you know...move on?
Instead of saying "this challenge is still open" ? :-| :spin:
No, not instead of that, because it's me that writes that, not you. Does it bother you that I do?
Does it bother you if someone else does it besides you? :hmmm: :hmmm:
No, not at all. It is how the game works, after all; why would it bother me?
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1. Only one Challenge per calendar day (not per 24 hours). Calendar days are counted by your local time, so if it's the correct date when and where you post, it's valid. (However, if you use a time standard other than your local time zone for forum purposes, then the calendar day will be determined by this time standard instead.) When posting an Answer, please quote the Challenge statement to which you're responding (in case the date displayed for some users doesn't match the Challenge date).
Or are you changing the rules midstream again?
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4. You may continue to submit pictures that satisfy the Challenge throughout that calendar day, after which it becomes closed and we move on to the next day's Challenge. However, a Challenge is not closed if there are no pictures submitted that satisfy it, but we still move on to the next day's Challenge. So, if any prior day's Challenge is still open, you may post an Answer to that Challenge as well as to the current day's Challenge, in which case the prior Challenge becomes closed (but the current Challenge remains open all day).
Quote from: US71 on March 07, 2018, 06:20:07 PM
Quote from: empirestate on March 07, 2018, 04:03:45 PM
Quote from: US71 on March 07, 2018, 02:41:55 PM
Quote from: empirestate on March 07, 2018, 02:35:55 PM
Quote from: US71 on March 07, 2018, 02:00:34 PM
Quote from: empirestate on March 07, 2018, 01:56:58 PM
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on March 07, 2018, 12:41:18 PM
Quote from: US71 on March 07, 2018, 11:38:17 AM
Quote from: empirestate on March 07, 2018, 10:17:43 AM
(Also note, the March 6th Challenge remains open, pending a qualifying submission.)
Strictly my opinion, but if there are no submissions, then just move on. We can always revisit the challenge at the end of the month. YMMV
I'm just going to +1 that opinion.
That's fine, but...if you want to just move on, why mention this every time it comes up? Why not just, you know...move on?
Instead of saying "this challenge is still open" ? :-| :spin:
No, not instead of that, because it's me that writes that, not you. Does it bother you that I do?
Does it bother you if someone else does it besides you? :hmmm: :hmmm:
No, not at all. It is how the game works, after all; why would it bother me?
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1. Only one Challenge per calendar day (not per 24 hours). Calendar days are counted by your local time, so if it's the correct date when and where you post, it's valid. (However, if you use a time standard other than your local time zone for forum purposes, then the calendar day will be determined by this time standard instead.) When posting an Answer, please quote the Challenge statement to which you're responding (in case the date displayed for some users doesn't match the Challenge date).
Or are you changing the rules midstream again?
Not sure what you mean...the rule for unresolved Challenges has always existed.
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4. You may continue to submit pictures that satisfy the Challenge throughout that calendar day, after which it becomes closed and we move on to the next day's Challenge. However, a Challenge is not closed if there are no pictures submitted that satisfy it, but we still move on to the next day's Challenge. So, if any prior day's Challenge is still open, you may post an Answer to that Challenge as well as to the current day's Challenge, in which case the prior Challenge becomes closed (but the current Challenge remains open all day).
More to the point at hand, is there something concerning you about the thread? Every time there's an unresolved Challenge, a few people mention that they're in favor of moving on (as am I–note that moving on is actually included in the above rule). Is there something objectionable or burdensome about the current rule?
I feel this discussion belongs in Suggestions and Questions, if we need The Board's view on this.
I can understand moderation wanting threaded discussion to be orderly, but we've also successfully kept to the same rules within this thread for over 18 months.
We have kept unfulfilled challenges open in this manner, which has happened only a handful of times, so as not to make the thread be a jumbled mess. On the other hand, it also has been more a matter of pride, rather than a process by which anyone is awarded anything (there's no prize, no points, it's just for fun).
QuoteMarch 8, 2018: Route markers mounted to utility poles.
This one's in Le Sueur, Minnesota.
(https://i.imgur.com/3MDXigS.jpg)
March 8, 2018: show a sign that references a 20th century president.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180308/8fdb0916d6ea6d2427c19b0ac045e980.jpg)
Quote from: pdx-wanderer on March 08, 2018, 10:50:40 AM
March 8, 2018: show a sign that references a 20th century president.
You might've missed the part where someone already created a challenge for today. ;-)
QuoteMarch 8, 2018: Route markers mounted to utility poles.
North Smithfield, Rhode Island:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1542/26061856784_4fd46341ed_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FGZQ3m)
QuoteMarch 8, 2018: Route markers mounted to utility poles.
Main St. in Columbus, Ohio; a holdout from when that stretch of road was still US 33
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7417/9163735650_bd62aa0b93_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/eXLxmf)US 33 sign, Main St. Columbus 2013 06 08 (https://flic.kr/p/eXLxmf) by Ryan busman_49 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/busman_49/), on Flickr
QuoteMarch 8, 2018: Route markers mounted to utility poles.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4620/39845244641_f0e98be010_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23GZi3z)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4617/38851750855_0a8f5807b2_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/22ccnXn)
Quote from: roadguy2 on March 08, 2018, 05:53:51 PM
QuoteMarch 8, 2018: Route markers mounted to utility poles.
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Gotta call out the second one, because that's a lamppost and not a utility pole. (Technicalities! ;-))
This,um, "gem" from a New Orleans suburb off of US 61
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180309/7baf9c1a9aa366f7f2279c688c52607c.jpg)
And this better one from downtown Shreveport, LA
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180309/26ef57e65376ea42e5735b35e54738bb.jpg)
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Quote from: formulanone on March 07, 2018, 07:08:00 PM
I feel this discussion belongs in Suggestions and Questions, if we need The Board's view on this.
I can understand moderation wanting threaded discussion to be orderly, but we've also successfully kept to the same rules within this thread for over 18 months.
We have kept unfulfilled challenges open in this manner, which has happened only a handful of times, so as not to make the thread be a jumbled mess. On the other hand, it also has been more a matter of pride, rather than a process by which anyone is awarded anything (there's no prize, no points, it's just for fun).
I didn't get the idea it was a moderation issue, just a question or concern about the rules of this particular thread. I'm just not quite clear on what the concern is, so I'm not sure how best to address it.
...And this might not be the best time to mention it, but now both the March 6th and March 7th Challenges remain open, in addition to the March 8th Challenge (the first one, not the second). :)
QuoteMarch 8, 2018: Route markers mounted to utility poles.
This one quickly came to mind when I saw this challenge. It's directing to New York 5, which is just down the hill from this interesection in Amsterdam. Until I'd guess 10-15 years ago, this was a rusty old New York 5 marker with the "NY" in the shield. I wish I had gotten a picture of it before it was replaced. This one's taken September 2, 2012.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20120902%2Fvroomanedward.jpg&hash=d5f83be40c3fa2c0acfd9d7e0dd5d2aa706a69eb)
QuoteMarch 8, 2018: Route markers mounted to utility poles.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5452/30074714390_09fbf75fa0_z_d.jpg)
Birmingham, AL
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4503/23847137278_ce196f9264_z_d.jpg)
Des Moines, IA
Quote from: US71 on March 08, 2018, 08:10:29 PM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4503/23847137278_ce196f9264_z_d.jpg)
Des Moines, IA
Ha! I have a picture of that same sign (https://i.imgur.com/Kp8zDdz.jpg), and AFAIK it's still there, with its mismatched tab and arrow and yellow TO banner. :-D
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on March 08, 2018, 08:14:18 PM
Quote from: US71 on March 08, 2018, 08:10:29 PM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4503/23847137278_ce196f9264_z_d.jpg)
Des Moines, IA
Ha! I have a picture of that same sign (https://i.imgur.com/Kp8zDdz.jpg), and AFAIK it's still there, with its mismatched tab and arrow and yellow TO banner. :-D
It was as of last August ;)
Quote from: US71 on March 08, 2018, 08:18:42 PM
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on March 08, 2018, 08:14:18 PM
Ha! I have a picture of that same sign (https://i.imgur.com/Kp8zDdz.jpg), and AFAIK it's still there, with its mismatched tab and arrow and yellow TO banner. :-D
It was as of last August ;)
I think it was originally supposed to have an I-235 shield there (that would make sense given where it is and the direction and colors), but I still can't explain the yellow "TO." That's the weirdest part.
QuoteMarch 8, 2018: Route markers mounted to utility poles.
All I did was look at my Ohio collection for 2 whole seconds and found an abundance of these. I wonder why Ohio loves to do this so much.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4435/36229684903_8549147db5_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XcuB6H)
OH-048-718N (https://flic.kr/p/XcuB6H) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7337/27357566254_56a5ca08d4_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HFuFjN)
OH-004-029N (https://flic.kr/p/HFuFjN) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5461/29696554053_8ed2006b0f_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MfbAUD)
OH-018ER (https://flic.kr/p/MfbAUD) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
The failed March 8th challenge becomes the actual March 9th challenge.
QuoteMarch 9, 2018: show a sign that references a 20th century president.
And his example photo:
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180308/8fdb0916d6ea6d2427c19b0ac045e980.jpg)
QuoteMarch 9, 2018: show a sign that references a 20th century president.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2339/2435385166_2d9d32f242_z_d.jpg)
QuoteMarch 9, 2018: show a sign that references a 20th century president.
How convenient, that I JUST drove through the land of Gerald Ford references.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4800/40656836422_8e99df46b0_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/24WGV1j)
MI-I-96-I-196WA (https://flic.kr/p/24WGV1j) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteMarch 9, 2018: show a sign that references a 20th century president.
Truman Rd. in downtown KC:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FnBpbUcY.jpg&hash=a4759d1237210efb26bc63dbbae66ae717ebf2f2)
QuoteMarch 9, 2018: show a sign that references a 20th century president.
Of course since I live in Arkansas, I only have this. I'm pretty sure Arkansas still has a bad reputation because of him. lol
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4733/27803603259_e5f983c55c_b.jpg)
(https://flic.kr/p/JmUJzZ)AR-10 & I-630 w/ 6/9th St. (https://flic.kr/p/JmUJzZ) by TheInstrumentalist (https://www.flickr.com/photos/154936453@N06/), on Flickr
President Bill Clinton (1992 - 2000)
QuoteMarch 9, 2018: show a sign that references a 20th century president.
The obvious choice from Georgia:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2Froadphotos%2Fstreets%2Ffreedom.jpg&hash=45b0e74efb2c653d85539b31e97456c8f0980a0b)
QuoteMarch 9, 2018: show a sign that references a 20th century president.
Richard Nixon Parkway in Yorba Linda CA (where people seem to still like him). Photo from the AARoads galleries.
(https://www.aaroads.com/california/images090/ca-090_eb_imperial_hwy_700.jpg)
And my own photo for another unpopular 20th Century president, the Herbert Hoover Highway in Iowa (from I-80):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FHerbertHooverHwy_DSC1803.jpg&hash=32543e5db162efce5571f139d094e66aa4320da3)
Oh, and the President George Bush Turnpike in Dallas TX (so named before W. became president, so at that time the only President Bush was George H.W.):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FPresidentGeorgeBushTurnpike-101_6451.jpg&hash=25379bb2dfc65d2a048f93ed77a8ffac1b67824a)
EDIT: I'm over-quota and out of time and photos, but there's still room for Teddy Roosevelt (try the North Dakota national park named for him), FDR (the New York City parkway), Wilson (the bridge in the D.C. area), LBJ (I-635 in Dallas), and Reagan (freeways in Cincinnati and the Los Angeles region, at least, as well as Reagan National Airport in the D.C. area). There also must be something named for Coolidge in Vermont. Harding might be the most difficult.
Quote from: TBKS1 on March 09, 2018, 07:20:54 PM
QuoteMarch 9, 2018: show a sign that references a 20th century president.
Of course since I live in Arkansas, I only have this. I'm pretty sure Arkansas still has a bad reputation because of him. lol
Not sure how to break this to you, but...Arkansas' reputation was bad long before Slick Willy came around. :-D
(And if anything, he actually helped kick it back up a notch. Until...)
Quote from: empirestate on March 09, 2018, 08:49:27 PM
Quote from: TBKS1 on March 09, 2018, 07:20:54 PM
QuoteMarch 9, 2018: show a sign that references a 20th century president.
Of course since I live in Arkansas, I only have this. I'm pretty sure Arkansas still has a bad reputation because of him. lol
Not sure how to break this to you, but...Arkansas' reputation was bad long before Slick Willy came around. :-D
(And if anything, he actually help kick it back up a notch. Until...)
Thank you, Orval Faubus.
NY 470 has a sign mounted on a utility pole in Cohoes, NY with a non-MUTCD compliant left arrow. Thought I had a picture of it somewhere...but I do not.
QuoteMarch 10, 2018: Post pictures with signs showing shields from at least 2 children of the same route. This could be Interstates with 2 3dis of the same 2di or the equivalent in other road systems. Bonus points if the parent is in the picture also.
Here's one to get us started. I should be able to pick out a few more later.
I-95 with its children I-395 and I-495 in northern Virginia. June 2, 2004.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20040602%2Fexit170.jpg&hash=dcbd1154fbd7d0fd9120ded1d6d264c218345b6d)
QuoteMarch 10, 2018: Post pictures with signs showing shields from at least 2 children of the same route. This could be Interstates with 2 3dis of the same 2di or the equivalent in other road systems. Bonus points if the parent is in the picture also.
Here are 3 children of US 21. US 21 is shorter than all three of these...
May 2014
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vahighways.com%2Fncannex%2Fncends%2Fimages%2Ftruck321boone_st.jpg&hash=d747cb3aed55e082aa40a181b24b67f007f59d3b)
QuoteMarch 10, 2018: Post pictures with signs showing shields from at least 2 children of the same route. This could be Interstates with 2 3dis of the same 2di or the equivalent in other road systems. Bonus points if the parent is in the picture also.
280 and 880 without parent.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2F580880.jpg&hash=b42aae960c1ee970e2c83655deef8e368066d040)
QuoteMarch 10, 2018: Post pictures with signs showing shields from at least 2 children of the same route. This could be Interstates with 2 3dis of the same 2di or the equivalent in other road systems. Bonus points if the parent is in the picture also.
I-65, I-465, and I-865 in Indianapolis:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4436/36036529454_c916ae59df_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WUqCHm)
IN-I-465X25NA (https://flic.kr/p/WUqCHm) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
US31, US231, and US331 in Montgomery, AL:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1673/26333397401_fe0a4b3a86_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/G7ZxB8)
IMG_0181 (https://flic.kr/p/G7ZxB8) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
I-494 and I-694 at the east end of the Twin Cities' beltway:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1701/25811832301_2d34254afa_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FjUotp)
MN-I-494ET (https://flic.kr/p/FjUotp) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4632/39860314571_9454bb523d_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23JjwNX)2017 Delaware trip Day 1 - 097 (https://flic.kr/p/23JjwNX) by H.B. Elkins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hbelkins/), on Flickr
This counts because KY 227 is the former routing of US 227.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.millenniumhwy.net%2Fsigns%2526sights%2Fky%2Fowen%2FwestKY36-northKY227-US127.jpg&hash=f4ae2be87b2f63cfe72d9b9b638d84add4f9a9bf)
QuoteMarch 10, 2018: Post pictures with signs showing shields from at least 2 children of the same route. This could be Interstates with 2 3dis of the same 2di or the equivalent in other road systems. Bonus points if the parent is in the picture also.
I feel like I've posted pictures from this area at least 10 times, but here's another. IN-450 along the US 50/US 150 concurrency in Loogootee, IN.
(https://i.imgur.com/5fxh4Jd.jpg)
QuoteMarch 10, 2018: Post pictures with signs showing shields from at least 2 children of the same route. This could be Interstates with 2 3dis of the same 2di or the equivalent in other road systems. Bonus points if the parent is in the picture also.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2010/2178487761_45f510be60_z_d.jpg)
Not sure if this counts, but it's as close as I can get.
QuoteMarch 10, 2018: Post pictures with signs showing shields from at least 2 children of the same route. This could be Interstates with 2 3dis of the same 2di or the equivalent in other road systems. Bonus points if the parent is in the picture also.
I have this one. Dunno if it will work or not.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4744/25340944547_c487f5cc36_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EBhXX2)
I-40, I-440, AR-440 (https://flic.kr/p/EBhXX2) by TheInstrumentalist (https://www.flickr.com/photos/154936453@N06/), on Flickr
QuoteMarch 10, 2018: Post pictures with signs showing shields from at least 2 children of the same route. This could be Interstates with 2 3dis of the same 2di or the equivalent in other road systems. Bonus points if the parent is in the picture also.
Here's one from yesterday:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwesj.org%2Froads%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2018%2F03%2FIMG_1663.jpg&hash=2a4f29810ce90d41b548ebd724452998dc8e31e8)
I-279 S at I-579, taken by me
I should have done a more thorough search before posting my last entry as I've found one with the parent.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2F80580.jpg&hash=89ed7092ea7dc5654c7de2f590e49e3aca41873c)
QuoteMarch 10, 2018: Post pictures with signs showing shields from at least 2 children of the same route. This could be Interstates with 2 3dis of the same 2di or the equivalent in other road systems. Bonus points if the parent is in the picture also.
US 191 and 491 in Monticello, UT at 491's northern terminus. US 91 is actually shorter than both of its children.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4714/25732700358_43c1af71b7_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FcUPiy)
QuoteMarch 10, 2018: Post pictures with signs showing shields from at least 2 children of the same route. This could be Interstates with 2 3dis of the same 2di or the equivalent in other road systems. Bonus points if the parent is in the picture also.
Almost forgot this one from last year, which fits better:
(https://i.imgur.com/GtXQoyX.jpg)
I-95 N at I-395/495 in Springfield, VA; Taken by me
It's a newer vision of a sign posted earlier by Jim.
Quote from: roadguy2 on March 10, 2018, 06:40:14 PM
QuoteMarch 10, 2018: Post pictures with signs showing shields from at least 2 children of the same route. This could be Interstates with 2 3dis of the same 2di or the equivalent in other road systems. Bonus points if the parent is in the picture also.
US 191 and 491 in Monticello, UT at 491's northern terminus. US 91 is actually shorter than both of its children.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4714/25732700358_43c1af71b7_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FcUPiy)
So all mentions of "Old US 666" or '"Formerly US 666" are gone now?
Quote from: hbelkins on March 10, 2018, 09:17:36 PM
So all mentions of "Old US 666" or '"Formerly US 666" are gone now?
The renumbering happened nearly fifteen years ago, in 2003. I should hope they were removed at least five years ago, if not ten.
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on March 10, 2018, 09:21:45 PM
Quote from: hbelkins on March 10, 2018, 09:17:36 PM
So all mentions of "Old US 666" or '"Formerly US 666" are gone now?
The renumbering happened nearly fifteen years ago, in 2003. I should hope they were removed at least five years ago, if not ten.
Any “old 666” signs in Utah or Colorado had been removed by the time I drove through there in 2013. GSV does show a “former 666” sign in Gallup that was still posted in 2016, but I’m not sure if that sign is still up.
QuoteMarch 11, 2018: Two or more concurrent routes but signage for one route is distinctly separate from the others.
Jackson, MI:
(https://i.imgur.com/9X4vC85.jpg)
Pretty much anywhere along I-86/NY-17 (when I drove it several years ago):
(https://i.imgur.com/oVt01yG.jpg)
QuoteMarch 11, 2018: Two or more concurrent routes but signage for one route is distinctly separate from the others.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I
think this would apply as an example, what with the two routes being on separate sign panels.
(https://i.imgur.com/HuTULTr.jpg)
QuoteMarch 10, 2018: Post pictures with signs showing shields from at least 2 children of the same route. This could be Interstates with 2 3dis of the same 2di or the equivalent in other road systems. Bonus points if the parent is in the picture also.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4756/26504174158_f070ba02fa_z.jpg)
Featuring the world's favorite Interstate.
QuoteMarch 11, 2018: Two or more concurrent routes but signage for one route is distinctly separate from the others.
Crescent Jct, UT: (US 50 is also concurrent with I-70 and US 6, but it isn't mentioned)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4681/38750904794_9fca55504b_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/223hvWb)
Tremonton, UT: do reassurance shields count?
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4677/28101850159_25220d2e87_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JPgjZV)
Outside Park City, UT:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4764/38946426195_c0ee2c2a97_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/22kyBCP)
QuoteMarch 11, 2018: Two or more concurrent routes but signage for one route is distinctly separate from the others.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1151/4726497274_a61ae27d4b_z_d.jpg)
I guess the criteria for this challenge are less strict than I thought.
OH-235 and 366
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1625/24831316753_ddabdfa4b9_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DQfZmV)
OH-366-365NR (https://flic.kr/p/DQfZmV) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
I-277 and US224
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1702/25730315281_796d581031_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FcGAix)
OH-I-277 (https://flic.kr/p/FcGAix) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote from: paulthemapguy on March 11, 2018, 12:59:45 PM
I guess the criteria for this challenge are less strict than I thought.
I dropped several since I wasn't sure if they'd count. :(
Quote from: US71 on March 11, 2018, 02:54:35 PM
Quote from: paulthemapguy on March 11, 2018, 12:59:45 PM
I guess the criteria for this challenge are less strict than I thought.
I dropped several since I wasn't sure if they'd count. :(
I had the impression this latest challenge required having two different shield types in the photo so two state highway or two interstate shields don't count or maybe I interpreted the instructions wrongly.
Quote from: wanderer2575 on March 11, 2018, 03:21:32 AM
March 11, 2018: Two or more concurrent routes but signage for one route is distinctly separate from the others.
Quote from: paulthemapguy on March 11, 2018, 12:59:45 PM
I guess the criteria for this challenge are less strict than I thought.
Well, what I'm seeing really isn't what I had in mind. That's what I get for posting when half-awake. My idea was for examples where signage for one route of a concurrency looks like an afterthought, not simply that it's a separate sign or assembly.
The first thing that came to my mind were the assemblies like this one on the Southern Tier Expressway in NY:
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b5/Southern_Tier_Expressway.jpg/800px-Southern_Tier_Expressway.jpg)
Credit: Wikimedia Commons (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Southern_Tier_Expressway.jpg)
QuoteMarch 12, 2018: 312 is Chicago's area code. Post a picture that mentions Chicago by name, or a picture of a roadway that connects to Chicago. Any picture taken in Illinois MUST satisfy BOTH conditions.
Photo from Illinois that has to satisfy both conditions:
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/720/32129127102_98eb8a7b36_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QX9b8h)
IL-I-294-I-90SA (https://flic.kr/p/QX9b8h) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Photo from out of state that satisfies just one (US41):
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5668/30755857692_32ec17008c_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NRMNYu)
GA-I-75X029N (https://flic.kr/p/NRMNYu) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteMarch 12, 2018: 312 is Chicago's area code. Post a picture that mentions Chicago by name, or a picture of a roadway that connects to Chicago. Any picture taken in Illinois MUST satisfy BOTH conditions.
So it must mention Chicago AND show a road that connects to Chicago?
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2518/4200872665_cf38307b36_d.jpg)
Rockdale, IL (maybe?)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8737/28441219156_5fceec0416_z_d.jpg)
Near Granite City: 55 connects to Chicago and Chicago is on the sign
QuoteMarch 12, 2018: 312 is Chicago's area code. Post a picture that mentions Chicago by name, or a picture of a roadway that connects to Chicago. Any picture taken in Illinois MUST satisfy BOTH conditions.
Here's a Chicago from I-280 in Iowa. July 26, 2016.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20160726%2Fexit1ia.jpg&hash=b1233d5cecfc7c93f3d18fc1bb27a26b9eabedff)
US 12 passes through Chicago. Here's its western end in Aberdeen, Washington. July 30, 1999.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F19990730%2Fendus12.jpg&hash=1de42f994bf5a45acaf967a88f191d5694b51a78)
I-55's northern terminus in Chicago. Here's what I believe was the first I-55 north shield at its southern terminus in Louisiana. August 27, 2003.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20030827%2Fnorthi55.jpg&hash=bd507a966f35ee27ffb1c1122009fe4c794c0351)
QuoteMarch 12, 2018: 312 is Chicago's area code. Post a picture that mentions Chicago by name, or a picture of a roadway that connects to Chicago. Any picture taken in Illinois MUST satisfy BOTH conditions.
Another US 41:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2Froadphotos%2Fstreets%2Fmetropolitan.jpg&hash=6204a5a0f38291a1d92872f9e821d90849d569cc)
Quote from: US71 on March 12, 2018, 10:56:54 AM
QuoteMarch 12, 2018: 312 is Chicago's area code. Post a picture that mentions Chicago by name, or a picture of a roadway that connects to Chicago. Any picture taken in Illinois MUST satisfy BOTH conditions.
So it must mention Chicago AND show a road that connects to Chicago?
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2518/4200872665_cf38307b36_d.jpg)
Rockdale, IL (maybe?)
I work very close to this photo. This is on IL-53 just south of Manhattan-Arsenal Road.
QuoteMarch 12, 2018: 312 is Chicago's area code. Post a picture that mentions Chicago by name, or a picture of a roadway that connects to Chicago. Any picture taken in Illinois MUST satisfy BOTH conditions.
I-90 goes through Chicago:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1.wp.com%2Fwesj.org%2Froads%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2018%2F03%2FIMG_1601.jpg&hash=a9a4bd0e5fbcdd4dd7aaa7b0e76743b1e750132a)
I-90 WB at I-71 in Cleveland; Taken by me
QuoteMarch 12, 2018: 312 is Chicago's area code. Post a picture that mentions Chicago by name, or a picture of a roadway that connects to Chicago. Any picture taken in Illinois MUST satisfy BOTH conditions.
Now I know why there's a Goose Island beer called 312. I never could understand what the number meant until now.
US 30 in Merrillville, IN
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fchicago.jpg&hash=a54f2685bf4430c45023605c9f648f37c0ecb3c0)
US 34 in Nebraska which eventually goes to Chicago.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fneb34.jpg&hash=57610d75ba1e8d7308f12c10e4f2e5afaa20fec4)
QuoteMarch 12, 2018: 312 is Chicago's area code. Post a picture that mentions Chicago by name, or a picture of a roadway that connects to Chicago. Any picture taken in Illinois MUST satisfy BOTH conditions.
It seems this challenge would not be complete without some Historic US 66.
This one's in Albuquerque. September 26, 2003.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20030926%2Fhistoric66.jpg&hash=254c18948e9695763c168af26fa4d509ceca20fc)
QuoteMarch 12, 2018: 312 is Chicago's area code. Post a picture that mentions Chicago by name, or a picture of a roadway that connects to Chicago. Any picture taken in Illinois MUST satisfy BOTH conditions.
I-55, taken in St. Louis:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4707/25732740838_f772cee3fd_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FcV2ku)
Does this count? :bigass:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4750/39665021895_41ef2f02f0_k.jpg)
(https://flic.kr/p/23r4B6R)Future I-57 (https://flic.kr/p/23r4B6R) by TBKS1 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/154936453@N06/), on Flickr
QuoteMarch 12, 2018: 312 is Chicago's area code. Post a picture that mentions Chicago by name, or a picture of a roadway that connects to Chicago. Any picture taken in Illinois MUST satisfy BOTH conditions.
(https://i.imgur.com/LobFgrJ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/vhKcLp3.jpg)
QuoteMarch 12, 2018: 312 is Chicago's area code. Post a picture that mentions Chicago by name, or a picture of a roadway that connects to Chicago. Any picture taken in Illinois MUST satisfy BOTH conditions.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4751/39445639834_4bc610a577_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/236Fdsw)
QuoteMarch 12, 2018: 312 is Chicago's area code. Post a picture that mentions Chicago by name, or a picture of a roadway that connects to Chicago. Any picture taken in Illinois MUST satisfy BOTH conditions.
US 14 westbound starts in Chicago. Here it is west of Cody, Wyoming, on its way to its western terminus at Yellowstone NP. July 16, 1999.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F19990726%2Fus14us16us20.jpg&hash=988c3358ce7177481b9b8ac09927356305dcf454)
QuoteMarch 13, 2018: Days of the week on road signs.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4800/26859931298_d3327a672e_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GVwaML)Shoulder lane travel on GA 400 (https://flic.kr/p/GVwaML) by <name removed> (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hotdogpi/), on Flickr
Taken a few days ago.
QuoteMarch 13, 2018: Days of the week on road signs.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4143/4807038584_0b164bacab_z_d.jpg)
Does time of day count, since this would suggest M-F or school days?
QuoteMarch 13, 2018: Days of the week on road signs.
Somehow I don't have any that are definitely legitimate, but I'll stretch the definition of a "road sign" to "boating channel sign" and offer this one in Naples Bay in Florida. December 31, 2004.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20041231%2Fmanatee.jpg&hash=8cbfe6001efa36bf2c6a1d51cf3c315da59c170a)
QuoteMarch 14, 2018: Pi day! Represent 3.1415926535...today. I'll start with 3-1-4, next has to post at least two digits in order, and so forth.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7487/15653547885_9de90a159b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/pRfwqD)
Here's pi to 100 digits: 3.1415926535 8979323846 2643383279 5028841971 6939937510 5820974944 5923078164 0628620899 8628034825 3421170679
QuoteMarch 14, 2018: Pi day! Represent 3.1415926535...today. I'll start with 3-1-4, next has to post at least two digits in order, and so forth.
Here's the next 4 digits...
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fvahighways.com%2Fva-ends%2Fold%2Fold046barnes_wt_02.jpg&hash=d73029c961593210c7b871a0b2067fcde1426469)
Nov 2007
QuoteMarch 14, 2018: Pi day! Represent 3.1415926535...today. I'll start with 3-1-4, next has to post at least two digits in order, and so forth.
3.141592
653589793238462643383279502884
I have 61 of the digits memorized...random fact about me
You'd think I-65 might intersect US35 since their numbers add up to 100...but nope. So I can only post 2 digits
Here's 65.
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1549/25606072250_16026f9120_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/F1HPbj)
WI-065-I-94NR (https://flic.kr/p/F1HPbj) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteMarch 14, 2018: Pi day! Represent 3.1415926535...today. I'll start with 3-1-4, next has to post at least two digits in order, and so forth.
3.141592653589793238462643383279502884
(https://i.imgur.com/1PXF6vH.jpg)
QuoteMarch 14, 2018: Pi day! Represent 3.1415926535...today. I'll start with 3-1-4, next has to post at least two digits in order, and so forth.
3.141592653589793238462643383279502884
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4596/38937985601_0192112555_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/22jPmxk)Exits 50-49, I-495 South, Haverhill MA (https://flic.kr/p/22jPmxk) by <name removed> (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hotdogpi/), on Flickr
QuoteMarch 14, 2018: Pi day! Represent 3.1415926535...today. I'll start with 3-1-4, next has to post at least two digits in order, and so forth.
3.141592653589793238462643383279502884
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http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/ON/hwy_400_images/400_dv_120_north_May15_24x16.jpg
QuoteMarch 14, 2018: Pi day! Represent 3.1415926535...today. I'll start with 3-1-4, next has to post at least two digits in order, and so forth.
3.141592653589793238462643383279502884
Rhode Island 238 in Newport. September 11, 2004.
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QuoteMarch 14, 2018: Pi day! Represent 3.1415926535...today. I'll start with 3-1-4, next has to post at least two digits in order, and so forth.
3.141592653589793238462643383279502884
Along US 30 in Lancaster, PA
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Photo from AARoads (https://www.aaroads.com/guides/us-030-east-lancaster-pa/)
QuoteMarch 14, 2018: Pi day! Represent 3.1415926535...today. I'll start with 3-1-4, next has to post at least two digits in order, and so forth.
3.141592653589793238462643383279502884
Searcy, Arkansas (at the triple concurrency)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4781/40022197224_31ce3d9efb_b.jpg)
(https://flic.kr/p/23YCdTb)Triple Concurrency (https://flic.kr/p/23YCdTb) by TheInstrumentalist (https://www.flickr.com/photos/154936453@N06/), on Flickr
QuoteMarch 14, 2018: Pi day! Represent 3.1415926535...today. I'll start with 3-1-4, next has to post at least two digits in order, and so forth.
3.141592653589793238462643383279502884
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http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/PQ/A/30/A30_cl_9_west_t_Jun13_24x16.jpg
QuoteMarch 14, 2018: Pi day! Represent 3.1415926535...today. I'll start with 3-1-4, next has to post at least two digits in order, and so forth.
3.141592653589793238462643383279502884
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4307/35288831663_664ea1529e_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VLmud8)
LA 3279 (https://flic.kr/p/VLmud8) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
QuoteMarch 14, 2018: Pi day! Represent 3.1415926535...today. I'll start with 3-1-4, next has to post at least two digits in order, and so forth.
3.141592653589793238462643383279502884
Low-hanging fruit. 50
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4608/25987146228_0677c67245_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FAoVcj)2017 Delaware trip Day 3 - 002 (https://flic.kr/p/FAoVcj) by H.B. Elkins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hbelkins/), on Flickr
QuoteMarch 14, 2018: Pi day! Represent 3.1415926535...today. I'll start with 3-1-4, next has to post at least two digits in order, and so forth.
3.14159265358979323846264338327950288419716939937510582097494459230781640628620899862803482534211706798214808651328230664709384460955058223172535940812848111745028410270193852110555964462294895493038196442881097566593344612847564823378678316527120190914564856692346034861045432664821
Texas Loop 288 from I-35. March 13, 2011.
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QuoteMarch 14, 2018: Pi day! Represent 3.1415926535...today. I'll start with 3-1-4, next has to post at least two digits in order, and so forth.
3.14159265358979323846264338327950288419716939937510582097494459230781640628620899862803482534211706798214808651328230664709384460955058223172535940812848111745028410270193852110555964462294895493038196442881097566593344612847564823378678316527120190914564856692346034861045432664821
Yosemite National Park
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Today is the Ides of March. In
Julius Caesar, even after the day begins, there is the warning that the day is not over yet (obviously paraphrased). So the challenge today is:
QuoteMarch 15, 2018: Restrictions or warnings that are reminders; there was a sign warning of the same thing farther back, and the restriction/warning is for the entire stretch of road (e.g. "next 2 miles", not "in 2 miles").
For example, "10% grade next 2 miles" when there was a "10% grade next 4 miles" sign farther back. Exclude speed limit signs (since they're so common) unless there's a distance component like "speed limit 30 next 3 miles".
QuoteMarch 15, 2018: Restrictions or warnings that are reminders; there was a sign warning of the same thing farther back, and the restriction/warning is for the entire stretch of road (e.g. "next 2 miles", not "in 2 miles").
Like this?
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2770/4232262761_12a73b1978_z_d.jpg)
QuoteMarch 15, 2018: Restrictions or warnings that are reminders; there was a sign warning of the same thing farther back, and the restriction/warning is for the entire stretch of road (e.g. "next 2 miles", not "in 2 miles").
This is screaming out for I-70 East down into Denver. These are at least some from this sequence, taken as I came down from the mountains on March 6, 2013.
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(Apologies for doubling the typical per-post image limit, but these, as a group, form my response to today's challenge.)
Yes, that is what I was talking about (both US71 and Jim). I was even thinking of the sign in Jim's last photo when I created the challenge.
QuoteMarch 15, 2018: Restrictions or warnings that are reminders; there was a sign warning of the same thing farther back, and the restriction/warning is for the entire stretch of road (e.g. "next 2 miles", not "in 2 miles").
US-2 west of St. Ignace, MI:
(https://i.imgur.com/4ndVvwD.jpg)
QuoteMarch 15, 2018: Restrictions or warnings that are reminders; there was a sign warning of the same thing farther back, and the restriction/warning is for the entire stretch of road (e.g. "next 2 miles", not "in 2 miles").
I-80 near Summit Park, UT:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4654/24974843657_7fb5ec3760_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/E3WAUH)
UT-248 in Park City, UT:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4704/39259368145_a992c95f30_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/22PdwnF)
Challenge for March 16th: A road related photo with a chain restaurant(s) in the background.
For example,
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4752/25340941407_281f405ba4_b.jpg)
(https://flic.kr/p/EBhX1T)AR-100, I-30 (https://flic.kr/p/EBhX1T) by TheInstrumentalist (https://www.flickr.com/photos/154936453@N06/), on Flickr
Quote
March 16, 2018: A road related photo with a chain restaurant in the background.
Probably lots in my collection, but this one from Ponce, Puerto Rico is the one that first comes to mind (assuming the multiple chains in the photo don't disqualify):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hawaiihighways.com%2FPR163-marker-Ponce-large.jpg&hash=7889e0dcfd33f9c2c00599863afb2580af158419)
Quote from: TBKS1 on March 16, 2018, 11:02:33 PM
Challenge for March 16th: A road related photo with a chain restaurant in the background.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4157/33662907943_f75b362d38_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ThFcJx)
215 UT-12 (https://flic.kr/p/ThFcJx) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4789/40656649952_6aefd00c09_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/24WFXzj)
MI-I-196-121G (https://flic.kr/p/24WFXzj) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4392/36925910141_549c3b303e_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Yg1WB8)
OH-US127 (https://flic.kr/p/Yg1WB8) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote from: oscar on March 16, 2018, 11:14:24 PM
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March 16, 2018: A road related photo with a chain restaurant in the background.
Probably lots in my collection, but this one from Ponce, Puerto Rico is the one that first comes to mind (assuming the multiple chains in the photo don't disqualify):
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The more chains the better! I should have mentioned that multiple chains will work for this challenge as well.
Quote
Challenge for March 16th: A road related photo with a chain restaurant in the background.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4607/39573988912_179ce8984c_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23i23aE)
Yes, I know today is St. Patrick's day. However, St. Patrick's Day occurs once per year, and we did a St. Patrick's Day challenge in 2017. A 16 seed beating a 1 seed in March Madness is the first ever, so that is what this challenge will be based on.
QuoteMarch 17, 2018: Two numbers adding up to 17, where the higher number is better than the lower number on the "worst of road signs" to "best of road signs" scale.
"Better" is subjective, but use your best judgment. Note that this is NOT the "how important is this route" scale.
This is supposed to represent the higher number (i.e. underdog) beating the lower number (i.e. favorite). They add up to 17 as that is how Round 1 of March Madness works (today being the 17th is just a coincidence).
Numbers do not have to be route numbers. However, they must be numbers, not just digits.
EDIT: I have an example.
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Alpsroads. His description: "When shields in Vermont get really, really old, the black parts turn white (5 shield) and the white parts turn black (12 shield)." Both shields are in best-of territory, but the VT 12 shield is more worthy than the US 5 shield.
To clarify, the sign with the higher number is supposed to be of better quality than the sign with the lower number, correct?
Quote from: paulthemapguy on March 17, 2018, 03:27:50 PM
To clarify, the sign with the higher number is supposed to be of better quality than the sign with the lower number, correct?
Yes.
QuoteMarch 17, 2018: Two numbers adding up to 17, where the higher number is better than the lower number on the "worst of road signs" to "best of road signs" scale.
Oddly, my contribution is also from Vermont! The US2 sign has considerably more cracks in it, so I'd consider it to be of less quality than the VT-15 shield.
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1447/25922045412_51e0a36e76_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FuDfZs)
IMG_2710 (https://flic.kr/p/FuDfZs) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
^^^^
What's going on with that advance right arrow?
Some road sign vigilante put electrical tape or something over the standard right arrow, to make it look like an advance right arrow.
Quote from: paulthemapguy on March 17, 2018, 11:15:08 PM
Some road sign vigilante put electrical tape or something over the standard right arrow, to make it look like an advance right arrow.
Quite possibly the Vermontiest thing that has ever occurred.
Quote from: empirestate on March 17, 2018, 11:30:14 PM
Quote from: paulthemapguy on March 17, 2018, 11:15:08 PM
Some road sign vigilante put electrical tape or something over the standard right arrow, to make it look like an advance right arrow.
Quite possibly the Vermontiest thing that has ever occurred.
Real question, though: is an advance right arrow what should be there?
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on March 18, 2018, 06:45:58 AM
Quote from: paulthemapguy on March 17, 2018, 03:44:07 PM
QuoteMarch 17, 2018: Two numbers adding up to 17, where the higher number is better than the lower number on the "worst of road signs" to "best of road signs" scale.
Oddly, my contribution is also from Vermont! The US2 sign has considerably more cracks in it, so I'd consider it to be of less quality than the VT-15 shield.
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1447/25922045412_51e0a36e76_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FuDfZs)
IMG_2710 (https://flic.kr/p/FuDfZs) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Real question, though: is an advance right arrow what should be there?
The sign assembly is immediately adjacent to the intersection, so I would staunchly say no. Here is the GSV so you can judge for yourselves.
https://www.google.com/maps/@44.4087817,-72.194915,3a,51.6y,306.44h,95.39t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sQuCZsUmnpYutRvS1q1z2gA!2e0!7i13312!8i6656
QuoteMarch 18, 2018: Post a sign from a town that is the origin of a big-box retailer chain, including department stores, grocery stores, and the like. (This does NOT include restaurants, hotels, gas stations, etc.)
Some of these might turn out to be big cities, which might make this challenge easier.
EDIT: the chain must have at least ten separate locations to qualify.
Greenville, MI, is the birthplace of the big-box retail chain called Meijer. If you live anywhere near Michigan, you're familiar with it. This sign photo was taken in Greenville, Michigan a couple weeks ago.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4801/38889204070_82f0384811_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/22fvkus)
MI-091-057S (https://flic.kr/p/22fvkus) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote from: paulthemapguy on March 18, 2018, 12:00:15 PM
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on March 18, 2018, 06:45:58 AM
Real question, though: is an advance right arrow what should be there?
The sign assembly is immediately adjacent to the intersection, so I would staunchly say no. Here is the GSV so you can judge for yourselves.
https://www.google.com/maps/@44.4087817,-72.194915,3a,51.6y,306.44h,95.39t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sQuCZsUmnpYutRvS1q1z2gA!2e0!7i13312!8i6656
Ah, so no. But looking at the surroundings, I'd say the owner of that corner store/gas station there put it up so that right-turning drivers would not use his driveway as a shortcut onto VT-15. Only thing that makes sense.
QuoteMarch 18, 2018: Post a sign from a town that is the origin of a big-box retailer chain, including department stores, grocery stores, and the like. (This does NOT include restaurants, hotels, gas stations, etc.)
Lowell, MA: Market Basket (there seem to be two chains with this name, and the other one is nowhere near the
Northeast). Current headquarters are one town over in Tewksbury.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4264/35775198695_461605e2ba_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WvkfbB)Shared bolts (https://flic.kr/p/WvkfbB) by <name removed> (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hotdogpi/), on Flickr
QuoteMarch 18, 2018: Post a sign from a town that is the origin of a big-box retailer chain, including department stores, grocery stores, and the like. (This does NOT include restaurants, hotels, gas stations, etc.)
Picking the low-hanging fruit again.
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8216/8315526562_39bec8e8df_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/dEPfkC)2001 Missouri-Arkansas trip - 132 (https://flic.kr/p/dEPfkC) by H.B. Elkins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hbelkins/), on Flickr
QuoteMarch 19th: Post off-highway use of a portable message board:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4771/39883374865_499f290644_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23LmHQe)
Quote03.20: Welcome sign to a city of 300000+ population. The sign must include the population of the city and some sort of image.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4789/40068271384_777bef0312_z.jpg)
QuoteMarch 21, 2018: Diverging diamonds.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4783/25917367287_0d8f8c8709_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Fuehm8)Diverging diamond at I-285 exit 29 (https://flic.kr/p/Fuehm8) by <name removed> (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hotdogpi/), on Flickr
QuoteMarch 21, 2018: Diverging diamonds.
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Springfield, MO 2009 shortly after the MO 13 DDI was opened
Quote from: 1 on March 21, 2018, 09:18:22 AM
March 21, 2018: Diverging diamonds.
I'm assuming you posted this on 3-2-1 because diverging diamonds create the situation of "3, 2, 1, crash!"
Just kidding. I'm starting to warm up to DDI's. Here's the first one constructed in the state of Illinois. It's not the best shot because I'm on an upgrade, but it'll have to do.
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5585/29839021123_016274419d_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MsLMpr)
IL-059-I-88NSA (https://flic.kr/p/MsLMpr) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteMarch 21, 2018: Diverging diamonds.
Utah seems to like DDIs. There are currently a total of 8 in the state, and another one will open by this fall. Here’s one at I-15 and SR-68 (500 South) in Bountiful, which is about 10 miles north of Salt Lake City.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4683/24592845107_8402d88852_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DtbL3P)
QuoteMarch 21, 2018: Diverging diamonds.
University Drive at I-75 in Auburn Hills, MI:
(https://i.imgur.com/XCEJKvT.jpg)
QuoteMarch 21, 2018: Diverging diamonds.
Not a great picture, but here's the DDI at the south end of Cedar City, Utah. October 3, 2015, which I think was pretty soon after this opened.
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Quote from: roadguy2 on March 21, 2018, 04:00:23 PM
QuoteMarch 21, 2018: Diverging diamonds.
Utah seems to like DDIs. There are currently a total of 8 in the state, and another one will open by this fall. Here's one at I-15 and SR-68 (500 South) in Bountiful, which is about 10 miles north of Salt Lake City.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4683/24592845107_8402d88852_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DtbL3P)
Added bonus: state-named I-shields on new BGS'
Before winter gets too far away from us...
March 22, 2018: Photos with falling snowflakes obscuring the traffic control elements or any standing road-related structures.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4775/25828985377_39b9534e18_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Fmqiu6)
MI-US31-037-072M (https://flic.kr/p/Fmqiu6) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote from: paulthemapguy on March 22, 2018, 04:45:01 PM
March 22, 2018: Photos with falling snowflakes obscuring the traffic control elements or any standing road-related structures.
A favorite I've posted before, descending Wolf Creek Pass toward Pagosa Springs, Colorado, after a super day of skiing on February 8, 2004.
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Quote
March 22, 2018: Photos with falling snowflakes obscuring the traffic control elements or any standing road-related structures.
I have several pictures with falling snow, but I figured I'd use the one with a ski areas sign.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4685/38580521465_a02ab250e2_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21MefUz)
Quote from: paulthemapguy on March 22, 2018, 04:45:01 PM
March 22, 2018: Photos with falling snowflakes obscuring the traffic control elements or any standing road-related structures.
Here's another from a ski trip of long ago. Near Campton, New Hampshire, January 4, 2003.
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Quote from: paulthemapguy on March 22, 2018, 04:45:01 PM
March 22, 2018: Photos with falling snowflakes obscuring the traffic control elements or any standing road-related structures.
TN 53 - January 2015:
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8558/30234574835_f8a0f79984_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/N4J6K2)
RI 146 - April 2016:
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WV 214 - February 2017
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March 22, 2018: Photos with falling snowflakes obscuring the traffic control elements or any standing road-related structures.
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QuoteMarch 22, 2018: Photos with falling snowflakes obscuring the traffic control elements or any standing road-related structures.
Taken a few weeks ago:
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US-22 EB near Munster, PA
QuoteMarch 23, 2018 - A progressive challenge showing increasing number of exits on "Next X Exits" on BGSes.
The first one is your standard "Next Exit" sign. Up next would be a BGS with "Next 2 Exits", and so on. How high can we get in one day?
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4055/4310459871_c1e68a8587_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/7yUexD)Interstate 5 Southbound West Side Freeway approaching Exit 407 - State Highway Junction Route CA-33 Santa Nella - Gustine + trucking services next exit with this roadside sign located at Merced County - Santa Nella, California. (https://flic.kr/p/7yUexD) by Raymond Yu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/raymondyue/), on Flickr
QuoteMarch 23, 2018 - A progressive challenge showing increasing number of exits on "Next X Exits" on BGSes.
Sure, let's go to the Berkshires! Mass Pike. August 30, 2007.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20070830%2Fberkshires.jpg&hash=97203f725933796724627e3bd01127ed92b5a481)
QuoteMarch 23, 2018 - A progressive challenge showing increasing number of exits on "Next X Exits" on BGSes.
I-40 in Texas:
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8089/8562428627_9609c1994e_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/e3CFHM)
DSC07260 (https://flic.kr/p/e3CFHM) by Eric Stuve (https://www.flickr.com/photos/okroads/), on Flickr
QuoteMarch 23, 2018 - A progressive challenge showing increasing number of exits on "Next X Exits" on BGSes.
I-15 in Utah:
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/786/40237915774_c4c4b692cf_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/24iFQuw)
QuoteMarch 23, 2018 - A progressive challenge showing increasing number of exits on "Next X Exits" on BGSes.
I can cover the "Next 5 Exits" case here on I-74 crossing into Illinois. June 29, 2001.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20010629%2Fillinois-close.jpg&hash=797f7e10c0288d9530379bc2cecbb776dde9a83d)
QuoteMarch 24, 2018: Post a single photo that shows a highway's current alignment along with an old or proposed alignment of the same highway.
The old alignment does not have to be currently in use. It just needs to be evident that something was there or was going to be there.
Here's my example. I-635 in Kansas City was originally proposed (https://www.interstate-guide.com/i-635_ksmo.html) to follow what is now K-5 to meet up with US 69 and cross the Missouri River using the Fairfax Bridge. However, money was allocated for a new Missouri River crossing, and the abandoned freeway stub became part of K-5.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FWULONWz.jpg&hash=a8dc433e165057c9ac2415a246e4e10deef47646)
QuoteMarch 24, 2018: Post a single photo that shows a highway's current alignment along with an old or proposed alignment of the same highway.
Not sure if this is what you had in mind, but this is in Salt Lake City:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4614/40158130791_3155bbb206_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/24bCVcn)
Currently, US 89 and SR-186 bump at this intersection. 89 goes south and west, and 186 goes north and east. But before 2007, both routes went straight through. 89 went north-south, and 186 went east-west. So 186 is an old alignment of 89, and 89 is an old alignment of 186.
QuoteMarch 24, 2018: Post a single photo that shows a highway's current alignment along with an old or proposed alignment of the same highway.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8189/29801185315_2c6fb63e22_z_d.jpg)
Dongola, IL US 51, with old 51 to the right
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5197/14028934059_623e9a029c_z_d.jpg)
Alma, AR : US 71 jumps onto I-40, but old 71 continues south
QuoteMarch 24, 2018: Post a single photo that shows a highway's current alignment along with an old or proposed alignment of the same highway.
This photo is taken on northbound Church Street leaving Decatur, GA. Up until sometime before 1954*, this was US 29. In the background, you can see traffic coming down Scott Blvd, which is modern US 29 (and US 78).
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2Froadphotos%2Fchurch_st_n_us29.jpg&hash=0105450a19072bc0f9e118decee0ba29b9fe68e6)
* GDOT maps from 1948-1953 have
both the old and new alignments labeled as the US 29 mainline; I don't know what the situation was in the field at the time. Starting with the 1954 map, the old route is labeled as 29 Business, which it would remain until the 1980s.
QuoteMarch 24, 2018: Post a single photo that shows a highway's current alignment along with an old or proposed alignment of the same highway.
The two lane road in the distance on the right is the original road which would have continued in a straight line towards the bridge I'm on. The new road opened a day or two prior to taking this photo. For some reason the old road is still busy with traffic.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fa428.jpg&hash=8f8452529091fe62ed2d225d56200978d09456de)
QuoteMarch 24, 2018: Post a single photo that shows a highway's current alignment along with an old or proposed alignment of the same highway.
Ontario Highway 11, with the former alignment (now Highway 124) at right:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FON%2Fhwy_11_images%2F11_cl_290_north_Jun12.jpg&hash=422766e66f487e0118f8d806aab5646a8631e894)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/ON/hwy_11_images/11_cl_290_north_Jun12_24x16.jpg
Ontario Highway 69, with the former alignment snaking along the shoreline of the Murdoch River:
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http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/ON/hwy_60-69_images/69N_cl_637int_south_Aug12_24x16.jpg
Hwy 11/17 looking southwest towards Thunder Bay, old alignment at left:
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http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/ON/hwy_11_images/11_cl_1401_west_Aug14_24x16.jpg
Challenge for March 25th: A city or street name that is also the name of a country. How many can we get?
I personally will split the UK into the four parts.
For example,
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4630/25340944267_b4f5bc887a_z.jpg)
(https://flic.kr/p/EBhXSc)US-165 (https://flic.kr/p/EBhXSc) by TheInstrumentalist (https://www.flickr.com/photos/154936453@N06/), on Flickr
Quote from: TBKS1 on March 25, 2018, 01:42:27 AM
Challenge for March 25th: A city or street name that is also the name of a country. How many can we get?
I'm assuming we will disallow examples like "New Canada" so the country name needs to match exactly.
Poland, New York, from New York 8 at New York 10's northern terminus. February 7, 2014.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20140207%2Fpinelake18.jpg&hash=389c5a9c9f0bfc3fb868fb713c84b99b60d438cb)
19 miles to Brazil, Indiana, on I-70. January 23, 2004.
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Town of Russia, New York. On New York 28. May 15, 2013.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20130515%2Fherkimerrussia.jpg&hash=cd1e28da4e50fb39fd62f1ef92b109b66a55aeea)
Quote from: TBKS1 on March 25, 2018, 01:42:27 AM
Challenge for March 25th: A city or street name that is also the name of a country. How many can we get?
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sjsu.edu%2Ffaculty%2Fwooda%2F2009dinertour%2Fday10%2Fcoolsign.jpg&hash=02c5d064fa45a2827b381a8f78dd8060816a452d)
Here are 6 new countries (and 1 already used, and 2 non-countries). These are all in Maine.
Quote from: AsphaltPlanet on March 24, 2018, 09:29:07 PM
QuoteMarch 24, 2018: Post a single photo that shows a highway's current alignment along with an old or proposed alignment of the same highway.
Ontario Highway 11, with the former alignment (now Highway 124) at right:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FON%2Fhwy_11_images%2F11_cl_290_north_Jun12.jpg&hash=422766e66f487e0118f8d806aab5646a8631e894)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/ON/hwy_11_images/11_cl_290_north_Jun12_24x16.jpg
Surely the old alignment is on the left?
QuoteChallenge for March 25th: A city or street name that is also the name of a country. How many can we get?
Quote from: TBKS1 on March 25, 2018, 01:42:27 AM
I personally will split the UK into the four parts.
Here's another part of it: Scotland Ave in Gainesville, GA.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2Froadphotos%2Fstreets%2Fscotland.jpg&hash=3df799d0ce74d54f60aedfa7a87eaee5e9981c00)
Quote from: TBKS1 on March 25, 2018, 01:42:27 AM
Challenge for March 25th: A city or street name that is also the name of a country. How many can we get?
I don't take pictures of standalone green guide signs much, so these are all from BGS's. I was planning on making a stop in Cuba, IL this past February, but I ran out of time. Now I'm regretting it.
Lebanon, OH
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2579/32095532583_6b18616276_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QUaZDr)
OH-I-71X032S (https://flic.kr/p/QUaZDr) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Peru, IL
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4217/35621110286_3481ccbd9a_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WgHv4U)
IL-I-80X077W (https://flic.kr/p/WgHv4U) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Morocco, IN
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2320/32545294750_236a849605_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RzV9gy)
IN-I-65-114N (https://flic.kr/p/RzV9gy) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote from: Truvelo on March 25, 2018, 09:24:16 AM
Quote from: AsphaltPlanet on March 24, 2018, 09:29:07 PM
QuoteMarch 24, 2018: Post a single photo that shows a highway's current alignment along with an old or proposed alignment of the same highway.
Ontario Highway 11, with the former alignment (now Highway 124) at right:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FON%2Fhwy_11_images%2F11_cl_290_north_Jun12.jpg&hash=422766e66f487e0118f8d806aab5646a8631e894)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/ON/hwy_11_images/11_cl_290_north_Jun12_24x16.jpg
Surely the old alignment is on the left?
Yeah... my bad. Not sure what I was thinking when I wrote that.
Quote from: TBKS1 on March 25, 2018, 01:42:27 AM
Challenge for March 25th: A city or street name that is also the name of a country. How many can we get?
A few more from my collection.
Switzerland, South Carolina. US 17 in Ridgeland. June 21, 2008.
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Columbia, South Carolina. July 3, 2006.Invalid image removed.
Greece, New York. I-590 in Rochester. April 20, 2007.
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The country is Colombia, not Columbia.
Quote from: TBKS1 on March 25, 2018, 01:42:27 AM
Challenge for March 25th: A city or street name that is also the name of a country. How many can we get?
Mexico, MO:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FMO%2FUS%2F54%2FUS54_MO_dv_Mexico_north_Jul17.jpg&hash=ebdf3c5bd86ce0c6f724252a11ab11b20267c746)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/MO/US/54/US54_MO_dv_Mexico_north_Jul17_24x16.jpg
Quote from: 1 on March 25, 2018, 01:45:39 PM
The country is Colombia, not Columbia.
Offending entry removed.
Quote from: Jim on March 25, 2018, 01:43:24 PM
Quote from: TBKS1 on March 25, 2018, 01:42:27 AM
Challenge for March 25th: A city or street name that is also the name of a country. How many can we get?
A few more from my collection.
Switzerland, South Carolina. US 17 in Ridgeland. June 21, 2008.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20080621%2Fi95us17us278.jpg&hash=e4d910783720fecdc4ad776c14c7447b52ef97ac)
Columbia, South Carolina. July 3, 2006.
Invalid image removed.
Greece, New York. I-590 in Rochester. April 20, 2007.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20070420%2Fi390toi90.jpg&hash=d701bc7c7888ceb66bff4da53e1b76ebc4b2b139)
Why is the school bus going the wrong way?
Quote from: MCRoads on March 25, 2018, 03:26:20 PM
Why is the school bus going the wrong way?
It's on a trailer or being towed.
QuoteMarch 26, 2018
Challenge: Post photos of interchange ramps that are steeply inclined not on account of a grade separation.
Exit 83 on I-86 westbound: (https://goo.gl/maps/XevrdePsgU52)
(https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/streetview?size=640x480&location=42.0485041,-75.4517728&heading=232.46&pitch=-1.15&fov=20.4)
The inclination here (and it looks much steeper in real life) is because the ramp must climb the embankment to meet the parallel surface road (old NY 17 in this case) which runs on top of it. The intersecting road does not cross the freeway, so there's no overpass that the ramp has to get up to. It's only due to terrain.
QuoteMarch 27, 2018: Two or more speed limit signs showing different numbers.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4777/39836144165_9927e33c55_c.jpg)I-285 at I-85, northern crossing
Electronic sign speed limit 65 and exit ramp speed limit 15.
QuoteMarch 27, 2018: Two or more speed limit signs showing different numbers.
I-70 in eastern Utah. April 29, 2004.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20040429%2Fdustspeed.jpg&hash=02d3a0c3cff9c53f206dcca94cc76ac00d9fe174)
QuoteMarch 27, 2018: Two or more speed limit signs showing different numbers.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3022/2530677831_4a8a708f4c_z_d.jpg)
This may be bending things a little, but it is 2 separate signs (though on the same post)
From 1991 1996 on US 93, a Montana speed limit sign, with no daytime limit for cars, only a daytime truck limit, and a night limit for all vehicles:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2Fmontana-RP-SL-sign.jpg&hash=135e19142393f4637e7b9a1730dfd63c49ccd479)
Quote from: US71 on March 27, 2018, 09:23:48 AM
QuoteMarch 27, 2018: Two or more speed limit signs showing different numbers.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3022/2530677831_4a8a708f4c_z_d.jpg)
This may be bending things a little, but it is 2 separate signs (though on the same post)
Well, the original Challenge used as speed advisory sign (not technically a speed limit) as one of the two, so I'd say this certainly qualifies.
QuoteMarch 27, 2018: Two or more speed limit signs showing different numbers.
I-90 Snoqualmie variable speed limits.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Ftwospeed.jpg&hash=d6bddb8e5d8c29d1406baceebbfcfd2ef6d7e1f7)
Quote from: oscar on March 27, 2018, 09:56:29 AM
From 1991 on US 93, a Montana speed limit sign, with no daytime limit for cars, only a daytime truck limit, and a night limit for all vehicles:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2Fmontana-RP-SL-sign.jpg&hash=135e19142393f4637e7b9a1730dfd63c49ccd479)
How did Montana handle the NMSL, as it was repealed in 1995?
Quote from: Big John on March 27, 2018, 04:29:03 PM
How did Montana handle the NMSL, as it was repealed in 1995?
Got the date wrong. 1991 was when I first was out that way, but the photo was taken on my 1996 trip. Correction made above.
Here's another split speed limit sign, in Colorado from 2011, on US 550 south of Montrose. This seasonal split limit was due to wildlife crossings in the off-season. IIRC, the split limit was later changed or eliminated.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FUS550-split-SL-sign_DSC2356.jpg&hash=01402085a060f6091f66fa76f6d7c567dccc9eaf)
QuoteMarch 27, 2018: Two or more speed limit signs showing different numbers.
US 90 east of Uvalde, Texas:
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5758/21235003759_26cf184330_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ymsWNt)
QuoteMarch 27, 2018: Two or more speed limit signs showing different numbers.
Alger County Road H-58 in Michigan's Upper Peninsula:
(https://i.imgur.com/vcfgya4.jpg)
QuoteMarch 28, 2018: Photos of park route number signs.
East Harbor State Park, Lakeside-Marblehead OH:
(https://i.imgur.com/Cc8Nq8r.jpg)
Kensington Metropark, Milford MI:
(https://i.imgur.com/QgNJLmj.jpg)
QuoteMarch 28, 2018: Photos of park route number signs.
Here are a couple Texas Park Roads.
Padre Island in the Corpus Christi area. July 28, 2005.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20050728%2Feastpark22.jpg&hash=52e19c132899b052224c053e3ddee688dc980ec6)
Near Daingerfield. July 2, 2013.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20130702%2Fparkroad17.jpg&hash=cb282ba331fb6cc8e728123e47c47299580eac8b)
QuoteMarch 28, 2018: Photos of park route number signs.
Southbound on I-45:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4373/35592033214_333026b8e8_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/We9tt5)
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/654/21234047628_cb6ccee3c2_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ymo3zs)
QuoteMarch 28, 2018: Photos of park route number signs.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7238/7264794052_6db006cff1_z_d.jpg)
Technically a park road. It's an access road to Lake Fort Smith State Park (and the only Route 400). Actual park roads in Arkansas are not numbered in the field, but exist only on paper.
^I like that you have to specify that it's the ONLY Route 400, because it's frickin Arkansas. :sombrero:
Challenge for March 29th: A road sign photo of a state (or even US) highway that's less than one mile long.
AR-266 - 0.87 miles long.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4729/24531915377_fc20316814_k.jpg)
(https://flic.kr/p/DnNtLe)Arkansas Highway 266 (https://flic.kr/p/DnNtLe) by TheInstrumentalist (https://www.flickr.com/photos/154936453@N06/), on Flickr
AR-305 - 0.9 miles long (One part)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4776/40689235852_be467423e8_b.jpg)
(https://flic.kr/p/24ZyYeb)
AR-305 (https://flic.kr/p/24ZyYeb) by TheInstrumentalist (https://www.flickr.com/photos/154936453@N06/), on Flickr
QuoteChallenge for March 29th: A road sign photo of a state (or even US) highway that's less than one mile long.
UT 93: 0.365 miles long.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4615/38517874280_b545a40ba5_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21FGb5G)
UT 269 is 0.9 miles long, and 270 is 0.75:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4616/39259274715_0b1ba81660_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/22Pd3AP)
And UT 241 is only 0.4 miles long:
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/797/26073657027_1242c53d56_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FJ3iQP)
QuoteChallenge for March 29th: A road sign photo of a state (or even US) highway that's less than one mile long.
GA 42 Connector, about 0.6 miles long, connects US 23/GA 42 with GA 10 (Freedom Pkwy, part of the cancelled I-485):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2Froadphotos%2Fnumbers%2Fga42conn.jpg&hash=9d4d1f2de7ed9d34963ce82a0ee48d090fbfaa9d)
GA 154 Spur, also about 0.6 miles long, exists to cut off a sharp angle between GA 154 and US 278/GA 12:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fnumbers%2Fga154spur.jpg&hash=3352031e8a400eccf3fc1f384a22bc6a38377b82)
QuoteChallenge for March 29th: A road sign photo of a state (or even US) highway that's less than one mile long.
HI 7110 west of Pearl Harbor is only 0.6 mile long:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hawaiihighways.com%2F4di-BGS.jpg&hash=bf13a1163e33f679c378c312d16be9ea5340eec4)
There are two short signed routes on Maui. I'll look for photos later.
Quote from: TBKS1 on March 29, 2018, 12:55:13 AM
March 29th: A road sign photo of a state (or even US) highway that's less than one mile long.
Indiana 520
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7556/27970087626_df529cc01b_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JBC1A7)
IN-US12-520W (https://flic.kr/p/JBC1A7) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Iowa 165
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7442/26726192923_2690d941b5_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GHGJ2H)
IA-165STN (https://flic.kr/p/GHGJ2H) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Utah 93
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4299/36302071885_07ac98a351_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XiTBe8)
UT-I-15X315N (https://flic.kr/p/XiTBe8) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteChallenge for March 29th: A road sign photo of a state (or even US) highway that's less than one mile long.
IN-650 serves as a connector from US 50 to a United States Gypsum plant near Shoals, IN:
(https://i.imgur.com/RxkkqYj.jpg)
IN-269 connects Harmonie State Park with IN-69 in Posey Co.:
(https://i.imgur.com/TCxmGVM.jpg)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4378/36673914630_2dd755b97c_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XSKp7W)2017 WV route-clinching trip Day 4 - 241 (https://flic.kr/p/XSKp7W) by H.B. Elkins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hbelkins/), on Flickr
QuoteChallenge for March 29th: A road sign photo of a state (or even US) highway that's less than one mile long.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8212/8268915435_9851acc9ee_z_d.jpg)
Brighton, MO Spur 215 .3 Miles
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2337/2458876680_3db78b0b3c_z_d.jpg)
Gateway, AR AR 37 .61 Miles
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4120/4910740586_8ee547deaf_z_d.jpg)
Mountainburg, AR AR 282S .9 miles
Quote:colorful: Monthly recap for March! :colorful:
In addition to the already-posted Challenge for today, it is also Monthly Recap time. All Challenges since the previous recap (on Februaruy 26th) are re-opened from now through the end of March. (A couple were never closed...and a few more were never opened in the first place. In both cases, those Challenges would still be available even after the recap period ends, unless they are closed during it.)
New Challenges will also be posted for March 30 and 31, and will likewise remain open through the end of March. (They will also be re-opened during the April recap, so if you're savvy, you'll use these dates for the Challenges that you want to have the most chances to submit for!) :)
QuoteMarch 23, 2018 - A progressive challenge showing increasing number of exits on "Next X Exits" on BGSes.
Last one was "Next 5 Exits". Here is "Next 6 Exits".
(https://static.panoramio.com.storage.googleapis.com/photos/large/21684491.jpg)
Found here: http://mapio.net/pic/p-21684491/
QuoteChallenge for March 29th: A road sign photo of a state (or even US) highway that's less than one mile long.
I think the US-40 Expwy Stub in Baltimore comes in at just under a mile
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8732/27640302833_e2affd50b6_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/J7tM4p)
Quote from: Mergingtraffic on March 29, 2018, 03:28:30 PM
QuoteChallenge for March 29th: A road sign photo of a state (or even US) highway that's less than one mile long.
I think the US-40 Expwy Stub in Baltimore comes in at just under a mile
Isn't that part of the much longer US 40, rather than a separate route?
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Challenge for March 29th: A road sign photo of a state (or even US) highway that's less than one mile long.
The recently posted reincarnation of VA-167 is just over 1/2 mile long:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vahighways.com%2Fva-ends%2Fva100%2Fva167_st.jpg&hash=3e5819be3b2f22d82928bd0f5c1e668aaac1abe3)
Taken by me, hosted by vahighways.com
QuoteChallenge for March 29th: A road sign photo of a state (or even US) highway that's less than one mile long.
Half-mile New York 103 at its southern terminus in Rotterdam Junction. December 21, 2002.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20021221%2Fny5ny5sny103.jpg&hash=9eba32d7565a65160f26df392a0606f67b62c12b)
Quote from: Thing 342 on March 29, 2018, 07:10:22 PM
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Challenge for March 29th: A road sign photo of a state (or even US) highway that's less than one mile long.
LA 3197 in Houma, LA: 0.53 miles
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180329/ceedda93cc09c6dfb44eba9484c5b4cf.jpg)
LA 987-5 in Port Allen, LA: 0.58 miles
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180329/2eea2a5da910a6f96e3d8a27f63bb128.jpg)
Texas Spur 103 in Grapevine, TX:0.9 miles
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180329/e0807dcb46a179ca10f1f0bab06bbdab.jpg)
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QuoteMarch 29, 2018: A road sign photo of a state (or even US) highway that's less than one mile long.
The only one I have a picture of, MN-298. Currently clocks in at 0.469 miles, although when this picture was taken back in 2012 it was closer to a whole mile.
(https://i.imgur.com/Mr800.jpg)
I would've also posted MN-301, but as it turns out, that one is about ~312 feet too long. :-D
Edit: silly me forgot about MN-121. A route of 0.972 miles that serves essentially as an on/off-ramp from I-35W and MN-62 in Minneapolis.
(https://i.imgur.com/uLmZSMm.jpg)
QuoteMarch 29, 2018: A road sign photo of a state (or even US) highway that's less than one mile long.
OH 872, aka the western approach to the Moundsville Bridge, begins at OH 7 and extends 0.63 mile to the OH/WV border (north bank of the Ohio River) on the Moundsville Bridge...
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4618/39314582965_d8cf2d4024_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/22U6vPk)
OH 872 (Moundsville Bridge) (https://flic.kr/p/22U6vPk) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
QuoteMarch 10, 2018: Post pictures with signs showing shields from at least 2 children of the same route. This could be Interstates with 2 3dis of the same 2di or the equivalent in other road systems. Bonus points if the parent is in the picture also.
On Maui, HI 377 and HI 378, both children of HI 37:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hawaiihighways.com%2Fjct-377-378-large.jpg&hash=ed2031714b1ecf11a99eb8979e3768c620d9a753)
From another part of Maui, HI 36, HI 360, and county 365:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hawaiihighways.com%2FendHI36-jct-HI360-CO365-large.jpg&hash=6b8d3aef72e91964b8427d4a3819481b9505ec9a)
Finally, in D.C. I-295, I-395, I-695, and DC 295:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2Fexit-signs-EB-I395-from-6thSt-WB-exit_DSC2499.jpg&hash=7bd4970ab5ea8df6753130e76b3fd08fa2a07833)
QuoteMarch 21, 2018: Diverging diamonds.
Got my first pictures of a diverging diamond last Friday: the relatively new CR-120 interchange with MN-15 in Sartell/St. Cloud. Not sure if it's the first DDI in Minnesota, but I can't think of where there is another.
(https://i.imgur.com/hc4DLdb.jpg)
QuoteMarch 13, 2018: Days of the week on road signs.
A weekday-only bus lane sign (in French), on A-10 east of Montreal:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FA10-bus-lane-sign-DSC_5513.jpg&hash=1c71883285dcd3f230939ed5f3664f70f8e96fa5)
QuoteMarch 10, 2018: Post pictures with signs showing shields from at least 2 children of the same route. This could be Interstates with 2 3dis of the same 2di or the equivalent in other road systems. Bonus points if the parent is in the picture also.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4786/40777596071_ab8a5a1eff_z.jpg)
QuoteMarch 23, 2018 - A progressive challenge showing increasing number of exits on "Next X Exits" on BGSes.
Next 7 Exits
Thumbnail for this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JN9WJOZvp-M
(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/JN9WJOZvp-M/maxresdefault.jpg).
QuoteMarch 23, 2018 - A progressive challenge showing increasing number of exits on "Next X Exits" on BGSes.
Next 8 I-80 Exits for Salt Lake. November 14, 2016.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20161114%2Fexit130.jpg&hash=3eddefd516fab66ba9c0d5f089906feacdf96116)
QuoteMarch 10, 2018: Post pictures with signs showing shields from at least 2 children of the same route. This could be Interstates with 2 3dis of the same 2di or the equivalent in other road systems. Bonus points if the parent is in the picture also.
Don't know if all of these count but here's what else I have.
US-167 and AR-367 in Searcy. Both are children of US-67 + a sign error bonus.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4776/40022196424_c2dfc26106_b.jpg)
(https://flic.kr/p/23YCdDo)AR-67? (https://flic.kr/p/23YCdDo) by TheInstrumentalist (https://www.flickr.com/photos/154936453@N06/), on Flickr
AR-267 and AR-367 in Searcy as well. Both are children of US-67.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4802/40022196194_e3c98e6fef_b.jpg)
(https://flic.kr/p/23YCdzq)AR-267, AR-367 (https://flic.kr/p/23YCdzq) by TheInstrumentalist (https://www.flickr.com/photos/154936453@N06/), on Flickr
QuoteMarch 10, 2018: Post pictures with signs showing shields from at least 2 children of the same route. This could be Interstates with 2 3dis of the same 2di or the equivalent in other road systems. Bonus points if the parent is in the picture also.
PA 231 and PA 331 near West Middletown. Both are spurs of PA 31, however they were orphaned in the 1960s when PA 31 was truncated to its current western end in West Newton. PA 31's former route in this area was taken over by PA 844.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7488/28169975142_fc2290a891_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JVhubA)
PA Route 331 @ PA Route 221, south of West Middletown, PA (https://flic.kr/p/JVhubA) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
The intersection of US 22, US 322, and US 522 in Lewistown, PA (Bonus points for the parent route)
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7260/7640178582_83fb7f070b_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/cD8UUW)
US 322 approaching US 22 / US 522 split - Lewistown, PA (https://flic.kr/p/cD8UUW) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
QuoteMarch 12, 2018: 312 is Chicago's area code. Post a picture that mentions Chicago by name, or a picture of a roadway that connects to Chicago. Any picture taken in Illinois MUST satisfy BOTH conditions.
This is from off of Interstate 80 Eastbound in the downtown of the beautiful city of San Francisco, California. Of course, I-80 eventually connects to Chicago:
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180331/4d73883fd80be10661d9a638db518b9a.jpg)
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March 16, 2018: A road related photo with a chain restaurant in the background.
This is from off of US 41/US 76/TN 8 going west, just east of its interchange with Interstate 75 near East Ridge, Tennessee:
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180331/4428748d93c34ada90731a8873e3294f.jpg)
This is from off of Georgia Highway 52 Eastbound in Dalton, GA, just east of its interchange with I-75 at Exit 333:
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180331/a1155b3439b7cc1e0fed4ea5a759946b.jpg)
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March 16, 2018: A road related photo with a chain restaurant in the background.
This is from off of Interstate 75 Southbound in Ringgold, Georgia - the Cracker Barrel may be slightly hard to see, but it is there, and it is among many other restaurant chains as well (such as Waffle House, Pizza Hut, Hardee's, etc.):
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180331/a9e559da3d150e0794c9a3a8209aafea.jpg)
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March 3rd, 2018 Challenge => Post pictures of roads or highways that also contain cell towers:
This is from off of Interstate 85 Southbound, just barely northeast of Interstate 285 in the northeast suburbs of Atlanta, Georgia:
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180331/794cafd7d4366d70b02af7e3348688f3.jpg)
This is from off of Interstate 75 Northbound, just barely northwest of Interstate 285 in the northwest suburbs of Atlanta, Georgia:
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180331/d192d284d7492e539a25ad7ddae4c9c3.jpg)
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March 3rd, 2018 Challenge => Post pictures of roads or highways that also contain cell towers:
This is from off of Interstate 75 Southbound in Acworth, Georgia (a suburb in the northwest Atlanta Metro Area), at a location where there is three consecutive overpasses (two small roads, and one railroad):
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180331/cb61e3db9e26e75ae37168fb2c7ef0bc.jpg)
This is from off of Interstate 75/Interstate 85 Southbound in downtown Atlanta, Georgia, right before reaching the interchange with Interstate 20:
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180331/999d7e65c5e08f623e1562e1ee8b5e2c.jpg)
QuoteMarch 16, 2018: A road related photo with a chain restaurant in the background.
I probably have a bunch more, but this picture stands out to me just because of the really old-style Burger King architecture in the background. Hinckley, MN, February 2017. (I swear this picture was taken because it is of the west end of MN-48, not the restaurant. :))
(https://i.imgur.com/bCTpETi.jpg)
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March 16, 2018: A road related photo with a chain restaurant in the background.
There are three large chains in this image. A Burger King is on the left in the distance which the sign is just about visible.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Frest.jpg&hash=38a202318e3ba63a943efa673ae1cdabe2741afd)
QuoteMarch 16, 2018: A road related photo with a chain restaurant in the background.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4009/4224518808_5c0eedbcf7_z_d.jpg)
Cheyenne, WY
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Challenge for March 29th: A road sign photo of a state (or even US) highway that's less than one mile long.
I believe this is Michigan's shortest signed state highway, at just under .75 mile. It basically serves as the entrance drive into Aloha State Park.
(https://i.imgur.com/ClMHfo0.jpg)
QuoteMarch 16, 2018: A road related photo with a chain restaurant in the backgroud.
Approaching I-29/35 on MO 210 with McDonalds off to the right. Also a signed detour for Burger King.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FnTX0T7g.jpg&hash=01dd9e61eb26e243eec2415208483d9466e1e5a1)
QuoteMarch 21: Diverging Diamonds
Roe Ave. DDI with I-435 in Overland Park.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FzAUOoUX.jpg&hash=6567f082eddf3a6389e5fbff594eb7ce55c6e3fb)
95th Street DDI with I-35 in Lenexa.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FwGpumBW.jpg&hash=8bfc1f249811e3b897e950351a44c2bfad9c0707)
QuoteMarch 23, 2018 - A progressive challenge showing increasing number of exits on "Next X Exits" on BGSes.Quote
Next 9 exits
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8503/8342790961_39c743f319_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/dHdZ6t)Kansas City Next 9 Exits (https://flic.kr/p/dHdZ6t) by Jack Thomas (https://www.flickr.com/photos/snappyjack1/), on Flickr
Kansas City has a LOT of exits. (This one's from the northbound beginning of I-635.)
(https://i.imgur.com/5s64mBO.jpg)
QuoteApril 1, 2018: Post road pictures. Just the road, nothing else.
Nice piece of concrete street here.
(https://i.imgur.com/awvzNMn.jpg)
QuoteApril 1, 2018: Post road pictures. Just the road, nothing else.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3851/14396442310_293c2b3de2_z_d.jpg)
Old Us 71 West Fork, AR
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on April 01, 2018, 03:19:59 PM
QuoteApril 1, 2018: Post road pictures. Just the road, nothing else.
This looks an awful lot like the 12/6/17 Challenge:
QuoteDec. 6, 2017
Challenge: Post road photos that contain no vehicles, signs, buildings, structures, or any other manmade objects other than the road itself.
QuoteApril 1, 2018: Post road pictures. Just the road, nothing else.
This is from off of Interstate 20 Eastbound in Georgia somewhere between Atlanta and Augusta (which showcases some new concrete pavement after a resurfacing):
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180401/ca5c5c969ab5d75a5b7ee76b8f612f7d.jpg)
This is the asphalt pavement of the street I live off of:
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180401/17255f9ce64cf5a93e782a0292aec374.jpg)
This is the concrete pavement on Georgia Highway 316 somewhere near Winder, GA:
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180401/098c964f652df5cbc72f670fe52b44b8.jpg)
Quote from: oscar on April 01, 2018, 04:38:39 PM
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on April 01, 2018, 03:19:59 PM
QuoteApril 1, 2018: Post road pictures. Just the road, nothing else.
This looks an awful lot like the 12/6/17 Challenge:
QuoteDec. 6, 2017
Challenge: Post road photos that contain no vehicles, signs, buildings, structures, or any other manmade objects other than the road itself.
I meant strictly posting pictures of just pavement, but tried to phrase it in a way that wasn't so on the nose. ;-) adventurenumber1 figured it out. :biggrin:
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on April 01, 2018, 06:13:05 PM
adventurernumber1 figured it out. :biggrin:
At first, I actually misinterpreted the challenge as including pictures of roads as long as there wasn't signage or vehicles or other infrastructure in the photo, but I then thought it may include just pavement only, so I corrected my mistake before my post was finished. :-D :D
QuoteApril 2, 2018: Three distances, with the middle one being halfway between the other two.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4789/40714340301_7fe089257b_c.jpg)I-93 south, upcoming Medford exits
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4780/40021106544_d1bb6a25fa_c.jpg)Distances to Interstates on I-285
QuoteApril 2, 2018: Three distances, with the middle one being halfway between the other two.
Poestenkill, New York. November 24, 2002.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20021124%2Fdistances2-close.jpg&hash=eb28a2b3da330209e237f294d040b4449d817c0d)
If we consider only the "straight ahead" entries, I can offer this one on Vermont 100 near Newport. January 26, 2006.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20060126%2Ftroyandmore.jpg&hash=0ff3c81129dd95bcd67595855f30bc468f23db54)
US 7 near Rutland, Vermont. April 1, 2010.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20100401%2Fw7m29b51.jpg&hash=bac2f47b42390bb97b3643b3da31c0d571930311)
Not sure why I'm interested in these still, but...
QuoteApril 3rd: Post signs that have "Next x Exits" where x > 10
Here's 17, found here on aaroads:
(https://www.aaroads.com/west/new_mexico040/i-040_eb_exit_149_08.jpg)
April 4: Post a sign with punctuation marks other than periods.
(https://i.imgur.com/8z5UW2o.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/39M915b.jpg)
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April 4: Post a sign with punctuation marks other than periods.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4717/39919431921_cbe0502632_z_d.jpg)
H-J Drive
Rolla, Missouri
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April 4: Post a sign with punctuation marks other than periods.
Misuse of a backslash instead of a forward slash at Crestwood Road and FL 80 in Royal Palm Beach:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4258/34453217664_79fc963449_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UuvKhd)
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April 4: Post a sign with punctuation marks other than periods.
The first one has both a slash and a hyphen.
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/789/25943284297_3e7494cf5a_b.jpg)I-75/85 south at US 78/278 in Downtown Atlanta
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4787/40021105844_04affdb4f5_c.jpg)GA 400 south, exits 4C-4B-3
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4410/35976395310_4599d44406_c.jpg)Park and ride with exit tab
I'm assuming this counts?
AR 915-2 near Lake Overcup. (Taken on March 31st 2018)
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/900/26273771297_a589908af8_b.jpg)
(https://flic.kr/p/G2HWQR)AR-915-2 (https://flic.kr/p/G2HWQR) by TheInstrumentalist (https://www.flickr.com/photos/154936453@N06/), on Flickr
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April 4: Post a sign with punctuation marks other than periods.
I think of &, #, and % as symbols rather than punctuation but assuming they're in the spirit of this challenge, I'll go with these.
Here's one with both a hash and an ampersand on Monroe County 905 on Key Largo, Florida. June 29, 2006.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20060629%2Ftoplaces.jpg&hash=a5f435e4ba7bdf3ac0637a35fc59b98437cd8f37)
Not a great picture, but here's a big, long hyphen in Delaware. May 28, 2000.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20000528%2Fi95-495-295.jpg&hash=5d400cf0b77492b98462ab74681044512ab962bd)
Percent sign and a hyphen on North Carolina 28 near Robbinsville. July 9, 2008.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20080709%2Ftruckadv2.jpg&hash=e7699a94c9f18d82cb4b9d128db2755ac022a907)
QuoteApril 4: Post a sign with punctuation marks other than periods.
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5810/22767571099_b4b37f2f37_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/AFTKFi)
From FL that's no longer there.
QuoteApril 4: Post a sign with punctuation marks other than periods.
Quotation marks on this sign on I-91's rest area in Connecticut:
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/808/39144450270_d8d88a5644_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/22D4xi1)
QuoteApril 4: Post a sign with punctuation marks other than periods.
' "
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8735/28840675832_7a145f98df_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KWy18A)
IL-014-142EE (https://flic.kr/p/KWy18A) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
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(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5637/30724016365_71fdb19d49_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NNYBE6)
AL-US43-024SSA (https://flic.kr/p/NNYBE6) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
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(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1526/25744434270_802acefc29_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FdWXoo)
IMG_1867 (https://flic.kr/p/FdWXoo) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteApril 5 - post a picture that has route signs that can be combined to make your birth year
I was born in 1974. I found this on aaroads:
(https://www.aaroads.com/southeast/north_carolina010/us-019_nb_074_eb_nc-028_sb_merge.jpg)
QuoteApril 5 - post a picture that has route signs that can be combined to make your birth year
1965
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.crosscountryroads.com%2Fimages%2Fpennsylvania%2Fi279nb%2FIMG_2162.JPG&hash=d3a27e2c387f99b17c96784825ce43892000d863)
From Crosscountryroads.com (http://www.crosscountryroads.com/photos/pennsylvania/pa-i279nb.html)
April 6, 2018: Photos of road scenes or traffic control elements with a dog somewhere in the frame.
Montpelier, VT
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1569/25409861734_6699383fb6_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EHobCo)
IMG_2730 (https://flic.kr/p/EHobCo) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Reusing this photo from earlier in this game (https://www.aaroads.com/forum/index.php?topic=19450.msg2298889;topicseen#msg2298889), of the only road in Tenakee Springs AK, so narrow that the village prohibits any private vehicles wider than an ATV or a golf cart. The dog in the middle of the road is a bonus.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FTenakeeAve%2Bdog-DSC_8033.jpg&hash=583bc7bb0404fdd2c6a72faaf2d6cfca186adda5)
Challenge for April 8th: a numbered highway that's also a Fibonacci Number (https://oeis.org/A000045)
Here's a list:
0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, 55, 89, 144, 233, 377, 610, 987, 1597, 2584, 4181, 6765, 10946, 17711, 28657, 46368, 75025, 121393, 196418, 317811, 514229, 832040, 1346269, 2178309, 3524578, 5702887, 9227465, 14930352, 24157817, 39088169, 63245986, 102334155
5:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4730/39360314471_72fde9e0ff_b.jpg)
(https://flic.kr/p/22Y8Ucz)Arkansas Highway 5. (https://flic.kr/p/22Y8Ucz) by TheInstrumentalist (https://www.flickr.com/photos/154936453@N06/), on Flickr
89:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4688/24531825927_8f2da58bf2_k.jpg)
(https://flic.kr/p/DnN2aZ)Arkansas Highway 89 (https://flic.kr/p/DnN2aZ) by TheInstrumentalist (https://www.flickr.com/photos/154936453@N06/), on Flickr
233:
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/872/27347922928_e60e132f61_b.jpg)
(https://flic.kr/p/HEDfGy)Craighead CR-233 (https://flic.kr/p/HEDfGy) by TheInstrumentalist (https://www.flickr.com/photos/154936453@N06/), on Flickr
I have more than this but I don't want to make this post excessively long.
Quote from: TBKS1 on April 08, 2018, 06:15:38 PM
Challenge for April 8th: a numbered highway that's also a Fibonacci Number (https://oeis.org/A000045)
Here's a list:
0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, 55, 89, 144, 233, 377, 610, 987, 1597, 2584, 4181, 6765, 10946, 17711, 28657, 46368, 75025, 121393, 196418, 317811, 514229, 832040, 1346269, 2178309, 3524578, 5702887, 9227465, 14930352, 24157817, 39088169, 63245986, 102334155
17711:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vahighways.com%2Fva-ends%2Fva100%2Fva177_nt_02.jpg&hash=8ca174aa30617c69887c367de0b405e9ddbda19f)
Radford VA -- August 2008
317811 might be possible in downtown Birmingham...
Quote from: Mapmikey on April 08, 2018, 06:55:11 PM
Quote from: TBKS1 on April 08, 2018, 06:15:38 PM
Challenge for April 8th: a numbered highway that's also a Fibonacci Number (https://oeis.org/A000045)
Here's a list:
0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, 55, 89, 144, 233, 377, 610, 987, 1597, 2584, 4181, 6765, 10946, 17711, 28657, 46368, 75025, 121393, 196418, 317811, 514229, 832040, 1346269, 2178309, 3524578, 5702887, 9227465, 14930352, 24157817, 39088169, 63245986, 102334155
17711:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vahighways.com%2Fva-ends%2Fva100%2Fva177_nt_02.jpg&hash=8ca174aa30617c69887c367de0b405e9ddbda19f)
Radford VA -- August 2008
317811 might be possible in downtown Birmingham...
I never would have thought about using more than one shield... Interesting!
Quote from: Mapmikey on April 08, 2018, 06:55:11 PM
Quote from: TBKS1 on April 08, 2018, 06:15:38 PM
Challenge for April 8th: a numbered highway that's also a Fibonacci Number (https://oeis.org/A000045)
Here's a list:
0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, 55, 89, 144, 233, 377, 610, 987, 1597, 2584, 4181, 6765, 10946, 17711, 28657, 46368, 75025, 121393, 196418, 317811, 514229, 832040, 1346269, 2178309, 3524578, 5702887, 9227465, 14930352, 24157817, 39088169, 63245986, 102334155
317811 might be possible in downtown Birmingham...
They're not positioned in the right order, but here are those three. March 30, 2014.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20140330%2Fus31us280us11us78.jpg&hash=baf51d6a6d63b09c409c04396fe4f6b2a1797037)
QuoteChallenge for April 8th: a numbered highway that's also a Fibonacci Number (https://oeis.org/A000045)
AK 8:
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VA 55 (with error US 55 markers, above the US 11 cutout):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2Fstrasburg-us11cutout%2Bus55signs.jpg&hash=6832a484fbc5a7d988206c7aac7b4625a597693c)
HI 377:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hawaiihighways.com%2Fjct-377-378-large.jpg&hash=ed2031714b1ecf11a99eb8979e3768c620d9a753)
Quote from: TBKS1 on April 08, 2018, 06:15:38 PM
Challenge for April 8th: a numbered highway that's also a Fibonacci Number (https://oeis.org/A000045)
Here's a list:
0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, 55, 89, 144, 233, 377, 610, 987, 1597, 2584, 4181, 6765, 10946, 17711, 28657, 46368, 75025, 121393, 196418, 317811, 514229, 832040, 1346269, 2178309, 3524578, 5702887, 9227465, 14930352, 24157817, 39088169, 63245986, 102334155
I guess I'll include those other pictures that I was talking about.
Here's 1
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/797/40325128335_d0ab257f42_b.jpg)
(https://flic.kr/p/24roPKn)AR-1 + US-49 (https://flic.kr/p/24roPKn) by TheInstrumentalist (https://www.flickr.com/photos/154936453@N06/), on Flickr
And 13
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4794/40732180931_5f062d4ff2_b.jpg)
(https://flic.kr/p/254n5iz)AR-13 (https://flic.kr/p/254n5iz) by TheInstrumentalist (https://www.flickr.com/photos/154936453@N06/), on Flickr
And 21.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4611/40093188862_7a1e53e582_b.jpg)
(https://flic.kr/p/245U5dW)Pulaski CR-21 (Better Photo) (https://flic.kr/p/245U5dW) by TheInstrumentalist (https://www.flickr.com/photos/154936453@N06/), on Flickr
Quote from: TBKS1 on April 08, 2018, 06:15:38 PM
Challenge for April 8th: a numbered highway that's also a Fibonacci Number (https://oeis.org/A000045)
Here's a list:
0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, 55, 89, 144, 233, 377, 610, 987, 1597, 2584, 4181, 6765, 10946, 17711, 28657, 46368, 75025, 121393, 196418, 317811, 514229, 832040, 1346269, 2178309, 3524578, 5702887, 9227465, 14930352, 24157817, 39088169, 63245986, 102334155
US
89, approaching downtown Salt Lake City:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4768/40281662582_88a3bfbdc9_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/24ny3TQ)
There is an 89/13 junction in Brigham City UT, but I don't have a photo from there with both numbers in it.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4137/4867733604_7628e3cb8f_z_d.jpg)
AR 21
Don't know if this has been done before but here's what I was thinking.
Challenge for April 9th: A + B + C = < 100
60 + 10 + 9 = 79
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/783/26273763267_71aa791342_b.jpg)
(https://flic.kr/p/G2HUsp)AR-60 (https://flic.kr/p/G2HUsp) by TheInstrumentalist (https://www.flickr.com/photos/154936453@N06/), on Flickr
Quote from: TBKS1 on April 09, 2018, 07:21:29 PM
Challenge for April 9th: A + B + C = < 100
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3004/2890629713_404b3945eb_z_d.jpg)
28+7+10= 45
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8027/7417262994_4974f964e8_z_d.jpg)
71+7+2=80
71+20+1= 92
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180410/e1529b234d7108e0bc04ac75552415c0.jpg)
iPhone
Augusta, ME
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1640/25410463434_a2a3ef86c6_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EHrguw)
IMG_2510 (https://flic.kr/p/EHrguw) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
I hope no one minds if I play off TBKS1's idea for today's challenge.
QuoteApril 10, 2018: Post pictures containing one or more signs with as many numbers as possible (including numbers in route shields, exit numbers, distances, speed limits, etc.) where the numbers add up to a total of 100 or less. All numbers on all signs in the photo count.
I'll start with one to show the idea and hopefully track down a few with a lot of small numbers on them later today.
9 numbers, 3+1+9+1+9+3+1+9+2 = 38. From New Jersey 495. July 9, 2007.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20070709%2Fnjtpnj3us1us9.jpg&hash=8a31bff2d3e20a3623a408410f268da849bcd203)
Too bad my picture just cut off the speed limit sign. It would have gotten me another number and much closer to a total of 100.
QuoteApril 10, 2018: Pictures containing one or more signs with as many numbers as possible (including numbers in route shields, exit numbers, distances, speed limits, etc.) where the numbers add up to a total of 100 or less. All numbers on all signs in the photo count.
First one I thought of, though I might have a better example elsewhere. 14 + 20 + 27 + 33 = 94. Taken on MN-238 northbound, just outside Albany.
(https://i.imgur.com/HeXKXEV.jpg)
Or this assembly, which I've posted in a couple different threads now, has eight numbers adding up to 97 (including the two fractions):
(https://i.imgur.com/8rhBHh4.jpg)
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on April 10, 2018, 10:14:52 AM
April 10, 2018: Pictures containing one or more signs with as many numbers as possible (including numbers in route shields, exit numbers, distances, speed limits, etc.) where the numbers add up to a total of 100 or less. All numbers on all signs in the photo count.
LaPorte, IN. Do duplicates get counted twice?
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8364/29272516873_952f7352dc_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LAHiqM)
IN-US35-002 (https://flic.kr/p/LAHiqM) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote from: paulthemapguy on April 10, 2018, 06:04:06 PM
Do duplicates get counted twice?
Jim, who posted the challenge, did, so I'd say yes.
Well, only 3 numbers but you can't get much closer than 99.5
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180411/9a3b3572777e641ee717d4971bc3303e.jpg)
iPhone
QuoteApril 10, 2018: Pictures containing one or more signs with as many numbers as possible (including numbers in route shields, exit numbers, distances, speed limits, etc.) where the numbers add up to a total of 100 or less. All numbers on all signs in the photo count.
Easy enough.
9 + 10 + 3 + 7 = 29
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/800/26273760587_625f126976_b.jpg)
(https://flic.kr/p/G2HTEc)AR-9/10 (https://flic.kr/p/G2HTEc) by TheInstrumentalist (https://www.flickr.com/photos/154936453@N06/), on Flickr
31 + 4 + 14 = 49
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4699/27897728549_e01e20f9fc_b.jpg)
(https://flic.kr/p/Jve9KP)Arkansas Highway 31 (https://flic.kr/p/Jve9KP) by TheInstrumentalist (https://www.flickr.com/photos/154936453@N06/), on Flickr
1 + 18 + 18 = 37
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/814/40325129915_40905480af_b.jpg)
(https://flic.kr/p/24roQdB)AR-1B + AR-18 (https://flic.kr/p/24roQdB) by TheInstrumentalist (https://www.flickr.com/photos/154936453@N06/), on Flickr
Let me know if any of these don't count.
QuoteApril 10, 2018: Pictures containing one or more signs with as many numbers as possible (including numbers in route shields, exit numbers, distances, speed limits, etc.) where the numbers add up to a total of 100 or less. All numbers on all signs in the photo count.
If you ignore the 95 in the far background (which should be okay given that the OP's example only uses the front two panels despite a third and part of a fourth being visible), 33+3+3+½+¼=39¾, or 42¾ if you include the "Stratham Exit 3B" sign to the right, with 5 and 6 numbers respectively.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4397/36316404640_d3144b186c_c.jpg)
QuoteApril 10, 2018: Pictures containing one or more signs with as many numbers as possible (including numbers in route shields, exit numbers, distances, speed limits, etc.) where the numbers add up to a total of 100 or less. All numbers on all signs in the photo count.
Finally a chance to look for a couple more and it's turning out to be a more challenging challenge than I thought to get anything with more than 4 or 5 numbers to add up.
6 numbers on I-90 in Nassau, New York. 11+9+20+11+9+20 = 80. October 5, 2007.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20071005%2Fexit11w.jpg&hash=d147bb943cbef1e73c31b0a3e4e220410a1a827b)
Ignoring the unreadable and obscured numbers on background signs, here's 8 numbers on I-95 in Massachusetts. 30+29+29+2+2+2+1+1/4 = 95 1/4. January 14, 2012.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20120114%2Fexit29a.jpg&hash=cdeba81e15b97589ada508f4723346bc23188a8b)
Here's a 5, but at least it's in Hawaii. 1+13+3+78+1 = 96. August 22, 2006.
http://www.teresco.org/pics/signs/20060822/exit13a.jpg
So, here's something that's sort of the opposite of what I suggested on April 9th.
Challenge for April 11th: A + B + C = > 1500
I don't have an example picture for this challenge but you get the point.
Quote from: TBKS1 on April 11, 2018, 01:59:18 AM
Challenge for April 11th: A + B + C = > 1500
985 + 985 + 985 =
2,955. It's cheap, and a crappy photo, but it works.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2Froadphotos%2Fga13n_i985.jpg&hash=a2422589d2efbb3273ca23d952dd4d918a97c1b6)
9466 + 629 + 9470 = 19,565 somewhere along VA 30:
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2831/32777696756_0bf3282220_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RWsghG)
Quote from: TBKS1 on April 11, 2018, 01:59:18 AM
Challenge for April 11th: A + B + C = > 1500
I'm not at the level of the first couple examples, but it at least qualifies:
7 + 787 + 787 = 1581. New York 7 East approaching the Collar City Bridge. April 24, 2006.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20060424%2Fny7i787ny787.jpg&hash=c828ca3be7307d154667c100cb4cb82be70e8df0)
Quote from: TBKS1 on April 11, 2018, 01:59:18 AM
Challenge for April 11th: A + B + C = > 1500
This ought to make the cut, since 750x2= exactly 1500 lol
750 + 750 + 71 = 1571
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2906/32745602981_f0f2aa00c4_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RTBLVK)
OH-I-71X121N (https://flic.kr/p/RTBLVK) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote from: TBKS1 on April 11, 2018, 01:59:18 AM
Challenge for April 11th: A + B + C = > 1500
865 + 465 + 465 = 1795 from I-65 in Indiana. July 16, 2007.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20070716%2Fexit129.jpg&hash=1f5782e839e6a773c6824c9634d4ff815326783d)
880 + 80 + 980 = 1940 in Berkeley. February 20, 2006.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20060220%2Fi880i80i980ca24.jpg&hash=f1cb3561f03422c4ff8f0e5a21d15743373d5f38)
768 + 460 + 460 = 1688 in Farmville, Virginia. July 25, 2011.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20110725%2Fus15us460va768.jpg&hash=391578e3b3212e39ee6ad87db4f0af17c490d883)
Might be cheating a little when you have one or two route numbers each > 1500, but hey, formulaone did that too.
Like this one from Hawaii, 7101+7110+76 = 14287:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hawaiihighways.com%2F4di-BGS.jpg&hash=bf13a1163e33f679c378c312d16be9ea5340eec4)
There are others from Hawaii in my inventory someplace, like 11+2000, 330+3400, 99+7101, and probably 380+3500.
QuoteApril 12, 2018: Signs that look thin in the photo because the camera is facing the side of the sign (almost perpendicular) instead of the front face, but are still readable at this angle. This sign does not need to be the focus of the photo.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4289/35643033821_0c628482f4_c.jpg)
Photo focus: MA 150 unisign
Challenge qualifier: School St. street sign
Taken yesterday near Cabot, Arkansas.
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/888/40505058195_95af33fc05_z.jpg)
(https://flic.kr/p/24Hi1Ck)AR-5 + US-67 + US-167 + AR-367 (https://flic.kr/p/24Hi1Ck) by TheInstrumentalist (https://www.flickr.com/photos/154936453@N06/), on Flickr
QuoteApril 12, 2018: Signs that look thin in the photo because the camera is facing the side of the sign (almost perpendicular) instead of the front face, but are still readable at this angle. This sign does not need to be the focus of the photo.
Philadelphia, PA (I-95 at PA 291/I-76)
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8421/7633758262_c1f4c98909_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/cCz1nL)
I-95 Exit 13 (PA Route 291, To I-76) - Philadelphia, PA (https://flic.kr/p/cCz1nL) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Jacksonville, FL (I-95 at I-10)
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5448/6946341454_855e90e364_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/bzPPiQ)
I-95 @ I-10 (https://flic.kr/p/bzPPiQ) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
April 13, 2018: Big green signs advertising 3 or more numbered streets (using ordinal numbers). Streets can be listed on distinct signs or on one common sign.
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/795/40503255655_d9a107f7f9_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/24H8LN4)
IL-I-94X60CN (https://flic.kr/p/24H8LN4) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote from: paulthemapguy on April 13, 2018, 04:09:53 PM
April 13, 2018: Big green signs advertising 3 or more numbered streets (using ordinal numbers). Streets can be listed on distinct signs or on one common sign.
How about two on one and one on another?
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2Froadphotos%2Fi75n_exit250.jpg&hash=c5612785c4f81c708891db4cbd9c6f613168335c)
Quote
April 13, 2018: Big green signs advertising 3 or more numbered streets (using ordinal numbers). Streets can be listed on distinct signs or on one common sign.
Does this count? The streets would be read "21st South", "13th South", and "9th South".
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4706/40158338071_1b7b0a880b_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/24bDYPa)
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April 13, 2018: Big green signs advertising 3 or more numbered streets (using ordinal numbers). Streets can be listed on distinct signs or on one common sign.
Four-for-one on one panel, and a bonus fifth on a different panel! WB I-235 in Des Moines.
(https://i.imgur.com/hbi52KN.jpg)
All of those posts yesterday were totally good :thumbsup:
April 14, 2018: Post the intersection of 2 US Highways in a totally rural area--surrounded by wilderness or farmland. Cannot be in a town or city.
US67 and US136 outside of Macomb, IL
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4751/25199421417_7efc7ab0ef_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EoMC44)
IL-US136-US67EE (https://flic.kr/p/EoMC44) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteApril 14, 2018: The intersection of 2 US Highways in a totally rural area--surrounded by wilderness or farmland. Cannot be in a town or city.
The only one I know that I have that for sure qualifies: US-6 and US-151 in the middle of nowhere, Iowa County, Iowa.
(https://i.imgur.com/kIHgwUu.jpg)
QuoteApril 14, 2018: The intersection of 2 US Highways in a totally rural area--surrounded by wilderness or farmland. Cannot be in a town or city.
The southern interchange of US 41 and US 52 in Benton Co., IN, is quite lonely.
(https://i.imgur.com/QxRgl9t.jpg)
QuoteApril 14, 2018: The intersection of 2 US Highways in a totally rural area--surrounded by wilderness or farmland. Cannot be in a town or city.
This is three, but I figure that's in the spirit of the challenge. I don't recall any signs of a settlement near the point where US 93 joins US 6 and US 50 in eastern Nevada. October 4, 2015.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20151004%2Fus6us50us93ed.jpg&hash=3ffe84ddd17a37e22831c5d9000584af4e156865)
QuoteApril 14, 2018: The intersection of 2 US Highways in a totally rural area--surrounded by wilderness or farmland. Cannot be in a town or city.
US 160 and US 491, southwest of Cortez CO.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4657/39574021312_3b6eae2182_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23i2cNh)
It's 12:05 AM CDT on April 15th here, so I apologize if it's too early to suggest anything. lol
Challenge for April 15th: A city who's population is smaller than the elevation.
Menifee, Arkansas has a population of 302 people, the elevation is 322 feet.
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/812/40250367165_f0b5bca0b0_b.jpg)
(https://flic.kr/p/24jMDRF)I-40 Exit 117 (Arkansas) (https://flic.kr/p/24jMDRF) by TheInstrumentalist (https://www.flickr.com/photos/154936453@N06/), on Flickr
Quote from: TBKS1 on April 15, 2018, 01:08:53 AM
Challenge for April 15th: A city who's population is smaller than the elevation.
How about Kaskaskia, Illinois? Population 18 (as of this picture, anyway, looks like it might be 13 now) and an elevation of at least a few hundred feet. July 23, 2005.
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QuoteChallenge for April 15th: A city who's population is smaller than the elevation.
Of course Weed, California is higher than its people:
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5781/31023858682_f692dc5b56_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Pgtokd)
QuoteApril 15, 2018: A city whose population is smaller than its elevation.
Runnells, Iowa: the northern terminus of Iowa 316. Population: 523 (2016 estimate) Elevation: 807 ft above sea level.
(https://i.imgur.com/2jwJgzA.jpg)
QuoteApril 15, 2018: A city whose population is smaller than its elevation.
Grand Lake and Estes Park both qualify. Both are over 7000 ft above sea level. Grand Lake has 500 people; Estes Park has 6,000.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7437/27496859374_91064d52c8_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HTNAjj)
CO-US40-US34N (https://flic.kr/p/HTNAjj) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Bryceland, LA has a population of 108 and an elevation of 308 ft.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180415/50725999aa74cea96273b4d7f9c65adf.jpg)
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Quote from: paulthemapguy on April 15, 2018, 11:50:44 AM
QuoteApril 15, 2018: A city whose population is smaller than its elevation.
Grand Lake and Estes Park both qualify. Both are over 7000 ft above sea level. Grand Lake has 500 people; Estes Park has 6,000.
Which brings up the natural question: what is the most populous city that would qualify for this Challenge? Harder than you'd think to find out, since most lists of the world's highest cities seem to include only very large places, or don't list the population.
Quote from: empirestate on April 15, 2018, 01:49:36 PM
Quote from: paulthemapguy on April 15, 2018, 11:50:44 AM
QuoteApril 15, 2018: A city whose population is smaller than its elevation.
Grand Lake and Estes Park both qualify. Both are over 7000 ft above sea level. Grand Lake has 500 people; Estes Park has 6,000.
Which brings up the natural question: what is the most populous city that would qualify for this Challenge? Harder than you'd think to find out, since most lists of the world's highest cities seem to include only very large places, or don't list the population.
Hmm... I guess that could also be a side challenge for this. I like that!
I'll probably do some looking up on random small cities and towns along the Rockies. Hopefully I find something there.
QuoteApril 15, 2018: A city whose population is smaller than its elevation.
Green River, UT: population 952, elevation 4078.
Castle Valley, UT: population 324, elevation 4685.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4605/39603134121_1e36febf87_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23kAq2g)
Kamas, UT: population 1899, elevation 6486.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4606/28066147429_92e694f6e8_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JL7kPB)
Park City just barely misses the cut: population 7873, elevation 7000.
QuoteApril 15, 2018: A city whose population is smaller than its elevation.
Waleska, GA – population 644, elevation 1109 feet:
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QuoteApril 15, 2018: A city whose population is smaller than its elevation.
Not the biggest place, but of the places we've seen so far, it's the highest and the greatest difference between elevation and population. Brian Head, Utah. Population 118, Elevation 9800. Taken on Utah 14. October 3, 2015.
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Quote from: empirestate on April 15, 2018, 01:49:36 PM
Quote from: paulthemapguy on April 15, 2018, 11:50:44 AM
QuoteApril 15, 2018: A city whose population is smaller than its elevation.
Grand Lake and Estes Park both qualify. Both are over 7000 ft above sea level. Grand Lake has 500 people; Estes Park has 6,000.
Which brings up the natural question: what is the most populous city that would qualify for this Challenge? Harder than you'd think to find out, since most lists of the world's highest cities seem to include only very large places, or don't list the population.
It appears a contender would be Aspen CO (population ~6900, elevation ~8000)...
QuoteApril 15, 2018: A city whose population is smaller than its elevation.
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Buford, Wymoming
Haven’t made a challenge on here in a while:
4/16/17: Traffic control devices seen better days. (i. e. damaged/vandalized signs, flat/deformed cones, those flexible bollard things that always end up missing or bent a month after installation, you get the idea.) If it looks damaged, or if it needs repairs, post it here!
Exit off 280 in SF:
https://goo.gl/maps/ZSXVHS894AQ2
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4/16/17: Traffic control devices seen better days. (i. e. damaged/vandalized signs, flat/deformed cones, those flexible bollard things that always end up missing or bent a month after installation, you get the idea.) If it looks damaged, or if it needs repairs, post it here!
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8642/30336379376_f0029c8e6c_z_d.jpg)
Old and faded in Birmingham, AL
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4/16/17: Traffic control devices seen better days. (i. e. damaged/vandalized signs, flat/deformed cones, those flexible bollard things that always end up missing or bent a month after installation, you get the idea.) If it looks damaged, or if it needs repairs, post it here!
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5727/30397377940_b6945b5b32_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Nj7vr7)
KY-061-044NX (https://flic.kr/p/Nj7vr7) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote from: MCRoads on April 16, 2018, 11:44:05 AM
Exit off 280 in SF:
https://goo.gl/maps/ZSXVHS894AQ2
Street View submissions are allowed, but the image must appear inline in your post.
April 17, 2018: A duplex or junction of an interstate and a route of a different type, whose numbers add up to a multiple of 100. (A sum equating to the number 100 itself also counts.)
A more organized way of thinking about it is:
- One interstate
- One non-interstate
- Numbers add up to 100, 200, 300, etc.
I-76 + 224 = 300
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1700/25067132886_48045b2a8a_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Ec6Bhj)
117 I-76e (https://flic.kr/p/Ec6Bhj) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteApril 17, 2018: A duplex or junction of an interstate and a route of a different type, whose numbers add up to a multiple of 100. (A sum equating to the number 100 itself also counts.)
Does this count, or does it have to be the actual Interstate itself?
Emergency Detour I-35 and US-65 = 100, Indianola, Iowa.
(https://i.imgur.com/5jaVlfe.jpg)
Quote from: 1 on February 25, 2018, 09:27:29 AM
QuoteFebruary 25, 2018: 1 is the most common digit. Post road signs/assemblies (either is allowed) containing at least 5 different digits and no 1s.
I'm gonna copy this challenge, but I'll change it just a bit.
Challenge for April 18th: Post road signs/assemblies (either is allowed) containing at least 5 different digits and no 0s.
This should be fun.
Post edit: Found one. US-49 + US-63 + I-555. (3, 4, 5, 6, 9)
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/869/40325124815_2c5179334b_b.jpg)
(https://flic.kr/p/24roNGF)US-49 + US-63 + I-555 (https://flic.kr/p/24roNGF) by TheInstrumentalist (https://www.flickr.com/photos/154936453@N06/), on Flickr
And another one. AR-5 + AR-321 + AR-367. (1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7)
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/892/40505057635_538501c304_b.jpg)
(https://flic.kr/p/24Hi1sF)AR-5 + AR-321 + AR-367 (https://flic.kr/p/24Hi1sF) by TheInstrumentalist (https://www.flickr.com/photos/154936453@N06/), on Flickr
QuoteChallenge for April 18th: Post road signs/assemblies (either is allowed) containing at least 5 different digits and no 0s.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4380/36316740740_2dc1bb62ae_c.jpg)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4780/26859930078_aecf050554_c.jpg)
This last one contains everything except a 6.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4551/38901660482_fc0e16867a_c.jpg)
QuoteChallenge for April 18th: Post road signs/assemblies (either is allowed) containing at least 5 different digits and no 0s.
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Hamilton, AL
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Bristol, VA
Quote from: US71 on April 18, 2018, 09:19:28 AM
Challenge for April 18th: Post road signs/assemblies (either is allowed) containing at least 5 different digits and no 0s.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5538/30695031351_1cdf3406e9_z_d.jpg)
Hamilton, AL
1. We did a challenge strikingly similar to this two months ago:
QuoteFebruary 25, 2018: 1 is the most common digit. Post road signs/assemblies (either is allowed) containing at least 5 different digits and no 1s.
2. Can I use my own photo of the same sign assembly? I can just post the same thing haha.
This photo gets right to the point near Pine Bluff, AR:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1445/26373288676_25e8a1aa0f_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GbvZTJ)
IMG_0663 (https://flic.kr/p/GbvZTJ) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Was going to use a big salad from Alabama, but this BGS does the trick:
1-2-4-5-7-8-9
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5468/30783471511_924777cc63_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NUekAP)
FL-091X254N (https://flic.kr/p/NUekAP) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
I have some shots of US61/WIS-35/WIS-81 on their own (they form a concurrency) but the inclusion of WIS-129 allows for some overachieving:
1-2-3-5-6-8-9
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8540/29976179992_0a6914dbfc_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/METKXw)
WI-035-129SNB (https://flic.kr/p/METKXw) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteChallenge for April 18th: Post road signs/assemblies (either is allowed) containing at least 5 different digits and no 0s.
Douglasville, GA:
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Quote from: paulthemapguy on April 18, 2018, 10:02:47 AM
2. Can I use my own photo of the same sign assembly? I can just post the same thing haha.
Not for the same Challenge; only one photo per answer is allowed (see Rule 6). But you could use your own photo of an assembly that someone else posted in a different Challenge.
Quote from: paulthemapguy on April 18, 2018, 10:02:47 AM
1. We did a challenge strikingly similar to this two months ago:
Did you miss the part where the creator of this challenge acknowledged that? :pan: ;-)
Quote from: TBKS1 on April 18, 2018, 02:07:49 AM
QuoteFebruary 25, 2018: 1 is the most common digit. Post road signs/assemblies (either is allowed) containing at least 5 different digits and no 1s.
I'm gonna copy this challenge, but I'll change it just a bit.
Challenge for April 18th: Post road signs/assemblies (either is allowed) containing at least 5 different digits and no 0s.
QuoteChallenge for April 18th: Post road signs/assemblies (either is allowed) containing at least 5 different digits and no 0s.
Here's one in North Carolina representing 7 of the 9 non-0 digits. January 7, 2017.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20170107%2Fexit67.jpg&hash=c350c8dc83def939f60fc97c5cabc4347b3409c1)
QuoteChallenge for April 18th: Post road signs/assemblies (either is allowed) containing at least 5 different digits and no 0s.
These two contain 6 of the non-0 digits:
1-2-5-6-8-9
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4606/26008859128_cafc6e5932_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FCjcFE)
1-2-3-4-7-8
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4611/28101863579_52dfe1e149_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JPgoZi)
Quote from: roadguy2 on April 18, 2018, 04:59:54 PM
And this one has 8 of the 9 non-0 digits:
1-2-3-4-5-7-8-9
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/797/26073657027_1242c53d56_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FJ3iQP)
Invalid. It has all 10 digits, including 0s.
QuoteChallenge for April 18th: Post road signs/assemblies (either is allowed) containing at least 5 different digits and no 0s.
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3910/14146602340_15346468fb_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ny631U)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4658/25105828997_60cc1cac26_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EfvWhD)
QuoteChallenge for April 18th: Post road signs/assemblies (either is allowed) containing at least 5 different digits and no 0s.
1 through 7. On US 23 and US 441 in Georgia. May 22, 2005.
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April 18, 2018: Road signs/assemblies (either is allowed) containing at least 5 different digits and no 0s.
1, 3, 6, 7, 8 (east of Atlantic, IA)
(https://i.imgur.com/qGFhPwo.jpg)
April 18:
March 5, 2018 near Joplin, MO.
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Quote from: MNHighwayMan on April 18, 2018, 07:53:19 PM
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April 18, 2018: Road signs/assemblies (either is allowed) containing at least 5 different digits and no 0s.
1, 3, 6, 7, 8 (east of Atlantic, IA)
(https://i.imgur.com/qGFhPwo.jpg)
I've been there :)
QuoteApril 18, 2018: Road signs/assemblies (either is allowed) containing at least 5 different digits and no 0s.
I-376 east approaching Pittsburgh Int'l Airport (2, 3, 5, 6, 7 are present)...
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/792/41288713372_e82f4e9d6e_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/25Uxs1u)
I-376 east approaching exit for Pittsburgh Int'l Airport and PA Turnpike 576 (https://flic.kr/p/25Uxs1u) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
31st Street Bridge in Pittsburgh (2, 5, 7, 8, 9 are present)...
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4704/39924737132_053ec22003_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23Q1HoL)
Sign assembly at the north end of the 31st Street Bridge (https://flic.kr/p/23Q1HoL) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
PA 128 in Freeport (1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8 are present)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4643/24105711197_318b5d1915_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/CJ957i)
PA 128 & PA 356 - Freeport, PA (https://flic.kr/p/CJ957i) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
QuoteApril 19, 2018: Signs with 5 or more arrows pointing in the same direction.
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/790/40105696484_203714c1bc_c.jpg)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4797/26859930788_9d35a5b4c3_c.jpg)
Both photos are in the Atlanta area.
QuoteApril 19, 2018: Signs with 5 or more arrows pointing in the same direction.
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Winchester VA -- Photo by Bill McDonough sometime before 2012. Courtesy Gribblenation.com.
QuoteApril 19, 2018: Signs with 5 or more arrows pointing in the same direction.
Welp. Here are 5 arrows pointing down
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/876/26527216507_9f0f723481_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Gq7VgR)
IL-I-57-I-94E (https://flic.kr/p/Gq7VgR) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteApril 19, 2018: Signs with 5 or more arrows pointing in the same direction.
One of the very few in Arkansas.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4592/39550978392_13ea3fe999_b.jpg)
(https://flic.kr/p/23fZ6Wy)Many highways/interstates (https://flic.kr/p/23fZ6Wy) by TheInstrumentalist (https://www.flickr.com/photos/154936453@N06/), on Flickr
QuoteApril 19, 2018: Signs with 5 or more arrows pointing in the same direction.
These have six down arrows:
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/819/40946149541_f219cd011c_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/25ogHHx)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4605/39573972542_f7e2e7b29f_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23i1Xiq)
And one with five down arrows:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4772/26073798627_e58295155d_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FJ42Wc)
Signs like these are going to get less and less common, as they get replaced by APLs.
QuoteApril 19, 2018: Signs with 5 or more arrows pointing in the same direction.
Mobile, Alabama:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4675/39976057461_266293c64c_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23UxK92)
Quote from: formulanone on April 19, 2018, 05:53:48 PM
QuoteApril 19, 2018: Signs with 5 or more arrows pointing in the same direction.
Mobile, Alabama:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4675/39976057461_266293c64c_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23UxK92)
I have a 2014 photo of a similar sign assembly in the same area! I didn't think to use it for this challenge
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1471/25794635774_6003100cfa_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Fiofxy)
IMG_0291 (https://flic.kr/p/Fiofxy) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
5 down arrows at the previous north terminus of I-49 in Louisiana.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180420/94872fd2b57dc78f8fb074a6db143340.jpg)
I never liked this exit for the fact that exit 18A never seemed like an exit from the sign. No angled arrows and no "exit only." This is also a pretty bad choke point. 5 lanes down to 2
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180420/56964230fdd8d6cd078d373dc4736c8b.jpg)
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QuoteApril 20, 2018: Today is 4/20. Post photos of two or more route shields where all of them can form 420 with a mathematical expression.
420 = 60 * 28 / √16
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QuoteApril 20, 2018: Today is 4/20. Post photos of two or more route shields where all of them can form 420 with a mathematical expression.
I mean, here's the classic 70 × 6 = 420
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4177/33662724283_14331fb436_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ThEg8Z)
214 US191 (https://flic.kr/p/ThEg8Z) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteApril 20, 2018: Today is 4/20. Post photos of two or more route shields where all of them can form 420 with a mathematical expression.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2467/3782363353_511dcdcda9_z_d.jpg)
210+210 =420
Challenge for April 21st: Beware of Hitchhikers signs. How many can we get?
Here's one I took just off of highway 5 on March 16th, 2018. This is only a few hundred feet away from the Geographical Center of Arkansas.
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/796/25979649307_63419d1681_z.jpg)
(https://flic.kr/p/FzJuC4)Beware of hitchhikers (https://flic.kr/p/FzJuC4) by TheInstrumentalist (https://www.flickr.com/photos/154936453@N06/), on Flickr
Quote from: TBKS1 on April 21, 2018, 11:35:46 AM
Challenge for April 21st: Beware of Hitchhikers signs. How many can we get?
I am not sure how specific this challenge is intended to be, but here's a variation from the westernmost reaches of the New York Thruway. October 8, 2006.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20061008%2Fcorrectional.jpg&hash=fecb80d319becabacc9bd7707dd9b1a6481b3177)
Since I'm a math fan, I decided to suggest another challenge that's related to the challenge we did on Pi Day... except this isn't for any specific date.
Challenge for April 22nd: The Golden Ratio! I'll start off with the first 3 digits/decimal places (1.61). The next person must play at least the next 2 or more decimal places, and so on. [First few thousand digits of the Golden Ratio (https://www2.cs.arizona.edu/icon/oddsends/phi.htm)]
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/806/27530187038_ed815a5fb5_b.jpg)
(https://flic.kr/p/HWKptd)AR-161 (https://flic.kr/p/HWKptd) by TheInstrumentalist (https://www.flickr.com/photos/154936453@N06/), on Flickr
Quote from: TBKS1 on April 22, 2018, 01:31:41 AM
Challenge for April 22nd: The Golden Ratio! I'll start off with the first 3 digits/decimal places (1.61). The next person must play at least the next 2 or more decimal places, and so on. [First few thousand digits of the Golden Ratio (https://www2.cs.arizona.edu/icon/oddsends/phi.htm)]
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7255/7423580774_c840a85243_z_d.jpg)
Quote from: TBKS1 on April 22, 2018, 01:31:41 AM
Challenge for April 22nd: The Golden Ratio! I'll start off with the first 3 digits/decimal places (1.61). The next person must play at least the next 2 or more decimal places, and so on. [First few thousand digits of the Golden Ratio (https://www2.cs.arizona.edu/icon/oddsends/phi.htm)]
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4397/36316404640_d3144b186c_c.jpg)
Quote from: TBKS1 on April 22, 2018, 01:31:41 AM
Challenge for April 22nd: The Golden Ratio! I'll start off with the first 3 digits/decimal places (1.61). The next person must play at least the next 2 or more decimal places, and so on. [First few thousand digits of the Golden Ratio (https://www2.cs.arizona.edu/icon/oddsends/phi.htm)]
1.618033
988749894848... Skagway. June 23, 2001.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20010623%2Fak98north.jpg&hash=c1179b1ad1085aa9599655470dd122ba1dbec7f3)
Quote from: TBKS1 on April 22, 2018, 01:31:41 AM
Challenge for April 22nd: The Golden Ratio! I'll start off with the first 3 digits/decimal places (1.61). The next person must play at least the next 2 or more decimal places, and so on. [First few thousand digits of the Golden Ratio (https://www2.cs.arizona.edu/icon/oddsends/phi.htm)]
1.61803398
8749894848... Graham, NC; taken, oh, about ten hours ago.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2Froadphotos%2Fnumbers%2Fnc87.jpg&hash=0bf9e0a86616a32978f19d550da098a6397814dd)
Quote from: TBKS1 on April 22, 2018, 01:31:41 AM
Challenge for April 22nd: The Golden Ratio! I'll start off with the first 3 digits/decimal places (1.61). The next person must play at least the next 2 or more decimal places, and so on. [First few thousand digits of the Golden Ratio (https://www2.cs.arizona.edu/icon/oddsends/phi.htm)]
1.6180339887
49894848... I-49 in Kansas City, MO
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FTsxusSd.jpg&hash=6ca70eed60e5c2f1531d7809f43eef660029e630)
Quote from: Eth on April 22, 2018, 07:26:01 PM
Quote from: TBKS1 on April 22, 2018, 01:31:41 AM
Challenge for April 22nd: The Golden Ratio! I'll start off with the first 3 digits/decimal places (1.61). The next person must play at least the next 2 or more decimal places, and so on. [First few thousand digits of the Golden Ratio (https://www2.cs.arizona.edu/icon/oddsends/phi.htm)]
1.618033988749894848... Graham, NC; taken, oh, about ten hours ago.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2Froadphotos%2Fnumbers%2Fnc87.jpg&hash=0bf9e0a86616a32978f19d550da098a6397814dd)
It's still there and still center-tabbed.
Quote from: TBKS1 on April 22, 2018, 01:31:41 AM
Challenge for April 22nd: The Golden Ratio! I'll start off with the first 3 digits/decimal places (1.61). The next person must play at least the next 2 or more decimal places, and so on. [First few thousand digits of the Golden Ratio (https://www2.cs.arizona.edu/icon/oddsends/phi.htm)]
1.618033988749
89484820458683436563811772... Collier County 894 at Immokalee Rd. in Naples, Florida. July 18, 2016.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20160718%2Fjctcr894.jpg&hash=1c89963fc5f4172efeca1a0d045d9d54981fb8a1)
Quote from: TBKS1 on April 22, 2018, 01:31:41 AM
Challenge for April 22nd: The Golden Ratio! I'll start off with the first 3 digits/decimal places (1.61). The next person must play at least the next 2 or more decimal places, and so on. [First few thousand digits of the Golden Ratio (https://www2.cs.arizona.edu/icon/oddsends/phi.htm)]
1.618033988749894
84820458683436563811772... From US 67 in Park Hills, MO:
(https://i.imgur.com/EiCXNR5.jpg)
Quote from: csw on April 22, 2018, 10:42:26 PM
Quote from: TBKS1 on April 22, 2018, 01:31:41 AM
Challenge for April 22nd: The Golden Ratio! I'll start off with the first 3 digits/decimal places (1.61). The next person must play at least the next 2 or more decimal places, and so on. [First few thousand digits of the Golden Ratio (https://www2.cs.arizona.edu/icon/oddsends/phi.htm)]
1.61803398874989484820458683436563811772... From US 67 in Park Hills, MO:
...image removed from quote...
I think we should still continue from 848204... since the challenge says you need the next 2 or more digits.
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Quote from: TBKS1 on April 22, 2018, 01:31:41 AM
Challenge for April 22nd: The Golden Ratio! I'll start off with the first 3 digits/decimal places (1.61). The next person must play at least the next 2 or more decimal places, and so on. [First few thousand digits of the Golden Ratio (https://www2.cs.arizona.edu/icon/oddsends/phi.htm)]
1.61803398874989484820458683436563811772...
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4677/28101850159_25220d2e87_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JPgjZV)
Quote from: TBKS1 on April 18, 2018, 02:07:49 AM
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/892/40505057635_538501c304_b.jpg)
(https://flic.kr/p/24Hi1sF)AR-5 + AR-321 + AR-367 (https://flic.kr/p/24Hi1sF) by TheInstrumentalist (https://www.flickr.com/photos/154936453@N06/), on Flickr
MY GOD!! How does this even happen??? This is a frankensign if I've ever seen one...
At least its a little better than the GINORMUS APLs just beyond this post... but still...
And then... there is the sign salads mixed in with the APLs... a big-honking cluster of shields, plaques, and arrows bolted together on posts like..... I cannot finish this simile...
Quote4/23/17 ––> CHALLANGE: Post a pic of traffic barrels! Simple, right? NOT SO FAST!!! This challange is for special berrals, meaning unusual in some way. No, this doesn't mean:
-dented
-deformed
-knocked over
it means:
-Has an unusual reflective band pattern
-Unusual colors
-Strange shapes/sizes
Special exceptions:
-pics of the sand berrals (yellow berrals) with reflective bands are extra cool points (Illinois has them at median crossovers on freeways)
Good luck!!!
How about barrels used to hold up a stop sign? The barrel on the ground is obviously deformed, but I didn't remember that about the picture when I thought of it.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmjr1990.1apps.com%2FAARoads%2FStop%2520Sign%2520Leaning%2520On%2520Barrels.jpeg&hash=c87662baaf6ca96abb19b373b06046a93bbb3724)
Over the past few years as streets have been repaved in Auburn, the contractor has used wire strung through the handles of barrels to hold up road work signs, which can be seen in this (https://www.google.com/maps/@42.9166525,-76.5558304,3a,18.1y,7.36h,78.08t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sxepsJDq8rV-c4T5rgP7N0g!2e0) Street View image.
Quote from: Jim on April 22, 2018, 11:03:16 PM
Quote from: csw on April 22, 2018, 10:42:26 PM
Quote from: TBKS1 on April 22, 2018, 01:31:41 AM
Challenge for April 22nd: The Golden Ratio! I'll start off with the first 3 digits/decimal places (1.61). The next person must play at least the next 2 or more decimal places, and so on. [First few thousand digits of the Golden Ratio (https://www2.cs.arizona.edu/icon/oddsends/phi.htm)]
1.61803398874989484820458683436563811772... From US 67 in Park Hills, MO:
...image removed from quote...
I think we should still continue from 848204... since the challenge says you need the next 2 or more digits.
Woops, apparently I didn't read that part. My fault.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8342/8274347053_6a6bb92d34_c_d.jpg)
Does Barrel Bob count?
Quote from: US71 on April 23, 2018, 02:24:36 PM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8342/8274347053_6a6bb92d34_c_d.jpg)
Does Barrel Bob count?
Where do you find the things you photograph? Were you having too much of a good thing on 4/20? :bigass:</sarcasm>
Quote from: TheArkansasRoadgeek on April 23, 2018, 04:51:40 PM
Quote from: US71 on April 23, 2018, 02:24:36 PM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8342/8274347053_6a6bb92d34_c_d.jpg)
Does Barrel Bob count?
Where do you find the things you photograph? Were you having too much of a good thing on 4/20? :bigass:</sarcasm>
I travel a lot. BB is MODOT's safety mascot. He showed up at the I-49 dedication at Joplin in 2012. :)
Quote from: US71 on April 23, 2018, 07:36:27 PM
Quote from: TheArkansasRoadgeek on April 23, 2018, 04:51:40 PM
Quote from: US71 on April 23, 2018, 02:24:36 PM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8342/8274347053_6a6bb92d34_c_d.jpg)
Does Barrel Bob count?
Where do you find the things you photograph? Were you having too much of a good thing on 4/20? :bigass:</sarcasm>
I travel a lot. BB is MODOT's safety mascot. He showed up at the I-49 dedication at Joplin in 2012. :)
Can I have him?<sarcasm>
Quote from: Michael on April 23, 2018, 11:47:48 AM
How about barrels used to hold up a stop sign? The barrel on the ground is obviously deformed, but I didn't remember that about the picture when I thought of it.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmjr1990.1apps.com%2FAARoads%2FStop%2520Sign%2520Leaning%2520On%2520Barrels.jpeg&hash=c87662baaf6ca96abb19b373b06046a93bbb3724)
Over the past few years as streets have been repaved in Auburn, the contractor has used wire strung through the handles of barrels to hold up road work signs, which can be seen in this (https://www.google.com/maps/@42.9166525,-76.5558304,3a,18.1y,7.36h,78.08t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sxepsJDq8rV-c4T5rgP7N0g!2e0) Street View image.
This is not what I had in mind, but it is unusual.
I may start a thread for these types of pics, "unusual barrels and cones"...
Quote from: MCRoads on April 23, 2018, 10:26:36 AM
Quote from: TBKS1 on April 18, 2018, 02:07:49 AM
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/892/40505057635_538501c304_b.jpg)
(https://flic.kr/p/24Hi1sF)AR-5 + AR-321 + AR-367 (https://flic.kr/p/24Hi1sF) by TheInstrumentalist (https://www.flickr.com/photos/154936453@N06/), on Flickr
MY GOD!! How does this even happen??? This is a frankensign if I've ever seen one...
At least its a little better than the GINORMUS APLs just beyond this post... but still...
And then... there is the sign salads mixed in with the APLs... a big-honking cluster of shields, plaques, and arrows bolted together on posts like..... I cannot finish this simile...
There's a lot of construction going on along (what will eventually become I-57) US-67/167, and I guess they just needed to improvise somehow. It does look a bit strange but it works!
Quote from: TBKS1 on April 23, 2018, 08:42:37 PM
Quote from: MCRoads on April 23, 2018, 10:26:36 AM
Quote from: TBKS1 on April 18, 2018, 02:07:49 AM
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/892/40505057635_538501c304_b.jpg)
(https://flic.kr/p/24Hi1sF)AR-5 + AR-321 + AR-367 (https://flic.kr/p/24Hi1sF) by TheInstrumentalist (https://www.flickr.com/photos/154936453@N06/), on Flickr
MY GOD!! How does this even happen??? This is a frankensign if I've ever seen one...
At least its a little better than the GINORMUS APLs just beyond this post... but still...
And then... there is the sign salads mixed in with the APLs... a big-honking cluster of shields, plaques, and arrows bolted together on posts like..... I cannot finish this simile...
There's a lot of construction going on along (what will eventually become I-57) US-67/167, and I guess they just needed to improvise somehow. It does look a bit strange but it works!
What are they doing at this exit? I remember it being somewhat of a clusterf*ck.
Quote from: US71 on April 23, 2018, 08:55:20 PM
Quote from: TBKS1 on April 23, 2018, 08:42:37 PM
Quote from: MCRoads on April 23, 2018, 10:26:36 AM
Quote from: TBKS1 on April 18, 2018, 02:07:49 AM
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/892/40505057635_538501c304_b.jpg)
(https://flic.kr/p/24Hi1sF)AR-5 + AR-321 + AR-367 (https://flic.kr/p/24Hi1sF) by TheInstrumentalist (https://www.flickr.com/photos/154936453@N06/), on Flickr
MY GOD!! How does this even happen??? This is a frankensign if I've ever seen one...
At least its a little better than the GINORMUS APLs just beyond this post... but still...
And then... there is the sign salads mixed in with the APLs... a big-honking cluster of shields, plaques, and arrows bolted together on posts like..... I cannot finish this simile...
There's a lot of construction going on along (what will eventually become I-57) US-67/167, and I guess they just needed to improvise somehow. It does look a bit strange but it works!
What are they doing at this exit? I remember it being somewhat of a clusterf*ck.
I'm pretty sure they're expanding the road. But then again, I could swear that the strip of road is always being worked on though...
Quote from: MCRoads on April 23, 2018, 08:38:33 PM
Quote from: Michael on April 23, 2018, 11:47:48 AM
How about barrels used to hold up a stop sign? The barrel on the ground is obviously deformed, but I didn't remember that about the picture when I thought of it.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmjr1990.1apps.com%2FAARoads%2FStop%2520Sign%2520Leaning%2520On%2520Barrels.jpeg&hash=c87662baaf6ca96abb19b373b06046a93bbb3724)
Over the past few years as streets have been repaved in Auburn, the contractor has used wire strung through the handles of barrels to hold up road work signs, which can be seen in this (https://www.google.com/maps/@42.9166525,-76.5558304,3a,18.1y,7.36h,78.08t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sxepsJDq8rV-c4T5rgP7N0g!2e0) Street View image.
This is not what I had in mind, but it is unusual.
I may start a thread for these types of pics, "unusual barrels and cones"...
I feel I would be remiss at this point not to remind you all of this (http://www.kibo.com/photos/cones/).
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4/23/17 ––> Challange: pictures of tunnel signage, and tunnels. Large underpasses, as in by length, will count.
I would prefer both pictures of the tunnel itself, and the signs for it, but that isn't required.
Signage may be:
Height Restrictions
Cargo Ristrictions
Inspection Stations
Tunnel Closed If...
Etc.
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4/23/17 ––> Challange: pictures of tunnel signage, and tunnels. Large underpasses, as in by length, will count.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4778/40714340321_9568a20acf_c.jpg)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4798/40714340001_d365e1eab0_c.jpg)
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4/23/17 ––> Challange: pictures of tunnel signage, and tunnels. Large underpasses, as in by length, will count.
Lincoln Tunnel entrance in Manhattan. June 1, 2014.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20140601%2Flincoln.jpg&hash=ae99b72ac93dd7b736d58cdc2bf4d4927fd5239e)
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4/23/17 ––> Challange: pictures of tunnel signage, and tunnels. Large underpasses, as in by length, will count.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5181/5561165895_95ecee79bf_z_d.jpg)
US 98 approaching the Bankhead Tunnel
Quote4/23/17 4/24/18 ––> Challange: pictures of tunnel signage, and tunnels. Large underpasses, as in by length, will count.
BTW, the Challenge was first posted on 4/24/18. I've corrected the date above.
I have lots of tunnel photos from Alaska and Hawaii. I'll start with the Anton Anderson auto/rail tunnel to Whittier AK, which is about 2.5 miles long. The tunnel was originally built in the early 1940s as rail-only, with rail shuttles used to take autos to and from Whittier, but ca. 2000 was converted to dual use.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2Fwhittier-tunnel-west-portal-large.jpg&hash=55c473be2bdd54adffba5683c1f797f99f98af1d)
^ The west tunnel portal, showing where the Alaska Railroad tracks merge with one lane of auto traffic. Rail and auto traffic are carefully synchronized in three phases: eastbound cars/trucks; westbound cars/trucks; and rail traffic in either direction.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2Fwhittier-tunnel-staging-area-large.jpg&hash=57fe07cfbf2c2d2d40b5925b4bbeadacc782b9dd)
^ The staging area for the west portal. Trucks go into the right lanes, so they can bring up the rear after cars go into the tunnel.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2Fwhittier-tunnel-east-portal%2Btrain-large.jpg&hash=d628f2ea7ec6196086b70fdfdd421d239fb1bea0)
^ The east portal, as an Alaska Railroad passenger train exits the tunnel on its way to drop off or pick up passengers at the Whittier ferry dock.
Quote4/24/17 ––> Challange: pictures of tunnel signage, and tunnels. Large underpasses, as in by length, will count.
Biggus Diggus for I-90 in Boston:
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/300/31957352335_2463bb6113_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QFXMtn)
US 1 underneath Fort Lauderdale's south runway:
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/668/23171747133_06747accbd_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/BiBg8B)
Allegheny Tunnel on the Pennsylvania's Turnpike:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7203/27419814910_deff85bb72_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HLZHFu)
Quote4/24/18 ––> Challange: pictures of tunnel signage, and tunnels. Large underpasses, as in by length, will count.
Tunnel under Havana Harbor in Cuba
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vahighways.com%2FTunnel%2520Approach2.JPG&hash=fd14fd2249cbda6f42861041aeba9571f031a609)
Mapmikey Sept 2017
Quote4/24/18 ––> Challange: pictures of tunnel signage, and tunnels. Large underpasses, as in by length, will count.
Some of my Hawaii tunnel photos:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hawaiihighways.com%2Folowalu-west-portal-large.jpg&hash=b3962684df13f85d504c4c0aed3f27ffa2e574c5)
^ The west portal of the Olowalu Tunnel on HI 30 in west Maui, with vertical clearance signs.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hawaiihighways.com%2FH1-middle-st-tunnel-entrance-large.jpg&hash=a3d5cb2fc937fe4aa720f2215ddf44ac61d61ce6)
^ The west portal of the Middle Street tunnel west of downtown Honolulu, for only the eastbound lanes of Interstate H-1, with a left-shoulder vertical clearance sign.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hawaiihighways.com%2Ftranskoolau-east-portal.jpg&hash=cf976405d90fee174efab997fd1e9a5013143894)
^ The east portal of the Tetsuo Harano Tunnels, on Interstate H-3 north of Honolulu, about a mile long through the Koolau Range.
Quote4/24/18 ––> Challange: pictures of tunnel signage, and tunnels. Large underpasses, as in by length, will count.
Here's a "Falling Rock" before one of the tunnels on South Dakota's Needles Highway. This from July 18, 2003.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fnorth-20030707-22%2F18%2FP7180099-1024.jpg&hash=6771dbd35014698259a674f309bee7939a70c590)
Something from each of Hawaii's other tunnels on the highway system (there's a private tunnel on Kauai I haven't been on, and two tunnels into the Diamond Head crater on Oahu):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hawaiihighways.com%2Fhospital-rock-tunnels.jpg&hash=42e29fb0a439284810654a943b38c4e180097a9d)
^ The short cut-and-cover Hospital Rock tunnels on Interstate H-3.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hawaiihighways.com%2Fpali-tunnels-east-portal.jpg&hash=ade0bdaad45b7b9f6139e44c1c68350e8ab7de42)
^ The east portal of one of the two sets of the Pali Tunnels on HI 61.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hawaiihighways.com%2Fwilson-tunnels-east-portal.jpg&hash=bf8944ca37e959a2a318bef4728fcee4273208ce)
^ The east portal of the Wilson Tunnels on HI 63. Both the Wilson and Pali Tunnels were the only tunnels connecting Honolulu to Kaneohe and Kailua, until Interstate H-3 and its tunnels were completed in 1997.
Quote4/24/18 ––> Challange: pictures of tunnel signage, and tunnels. Large underpasses, as in by length, will count.
Chipman Road Tunnel in Lee's Summit, MO. Photo credit to Clark Vance at bridgehunter.com (https://bridgehunter.com/mo/jackson/chipman-road-tunnel/) (Photo #4)
(https://bridgehunter.com/photos/23/83/238300-M.jpg)
Quote4/24/18 ––> Challange: pictures of tunnel signage, and tunnels. Large underpasses, as in by length, will count.
More tunnels...
LA 3040 in Houma, Louisiana:
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/799/41420879102_17dca68e1e_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/267dQgY)
George Wallace Tunnel on I-10 in Mobile, Alabama:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4662/39944720732_770f0f0691_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23RM8PA)
Big Walker Mountain Tunnel on I-77 in Virginia:
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2922/33873469755_02d82e2597_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TBhoqB)
George Wallace Tunnel on I-10 in Mobile, Alabama:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4662/39944720732_770f0f0691_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23RM8PA)
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OOhh, such good memories of that tunnel. This is the first tunnel I had ever experienced, and the three years I lived in Pensacola, we went through it like 5 times. But I still remember every detail...
Quote from: US71 on April 24, 2018, 11:06:53 AM
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4/23/17 ––> Challange: pictures of tunnel signage, and tunnels. Large underpasses, as in by length, will count.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5181/5561165895_95ecee79bf_z_d.jpg)
US 98 approaching the Bankhead Tunnel
I do remember that there was another tunnel in mobile, and that it was for US-98 Main, but I only went thru it once. I wish I had been thru it more, as the change in scenery from the bay side to the city side rivals the Ft. Pitt, IIRC.
Speaking of, there are (surprisingly) no pics of the Ft. Pitt Tunnel, or Liberty, and squirrel Hill... Get on it Pittsburgers!
Quote4/24/18 Challenge: (sic) pictures of tunnel signage, and tunnels. Large underpasses, as in by length, will count.
The only photo I could find was this tunnel on US199 at the California-Oregon border.
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/947/27811529158_e34031931f_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JnBmFq)
IMG_1039 (https://flic.kr/p/JnBmFq) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
New challange!!
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Challange: ––> Pictures of Bridges! Over water, or long viaducts. NO OVERPASSES PLEASE!! The bridges must be of fairly substantial length.
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4/25/18: Pictures of Bridges! Over water, or long viaducts. NO OVERPASSES PLEASE!! The bridges must be of fairly substantial length.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4410/36316401400_f83ba292d0_c.jpg)WWI Memorial Bridge; US 1; NH/Maine border
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4773/40714340101_e1d2cd7e3b_c.jpg)Zakim Bridge southbound
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Challenge: ––> Pictures of Bridges! Over water, or long viaducts. NO OVERPASSES PLEASE!! The bridges must be of fairly substantial length.
Define "substantial length"
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/867/40858406694_9bdc7ffc03_z_d.jpg)
Faux covered bridge over Clifty Creek near Clifty, AR
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2018/2131492562_6d0b8fdddb_z_d.jpg?zz=1)
Missouri Pacific Railroad and old US 62 over George's Creek
near Yellville, AR
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Challange: ––> Pictures of Bridges! Over water, or long viaducts. NO OVERPASSES PLEASE!! The bridges must be of fairly substantial length.
Here's the Chain of Rocks bridge between Illinois and Missouri, from the Illinois side, north of St. Louis. July 22, 2005.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Faustin-20050720-0807%2F0722%2FP7220125-640.jpg&hash=5f991326de309bb1a4842cb41e6365be2d3bf251)
Quote from: US71 on April 25, 2018, 11:21:38 AM
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Challange: ––> Pictures of Bridges! Over water, or long viaducts. NO OVERPASSES PLEASE!! The bridges must be of fairly substantial length.
Define "substantial length"
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/867/40858406694_9bdc7ffc03_z_d.jpg)
Faux covered bridge over Clifty Creek near Clifty, AR
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2018/2131492562_6d0b8fdddb_z_d.jpg?zz=1)
Missouri Pacific Railroad and old US 62 over George's Creek
near Yellville, AR
I would prefer if it was at least a couple hundred feet, but these are really neat bridges! good finds!
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Challenge: ––> Pictures of Bridges! Over water, or long viaducts. NO OVERPASSES PLEASE!! The bridges must be of fairly substantial length.
Here's another view of the Chain of Rocks Bridge, from eastbound I-270 (the New Chain of Rocks Bridge).
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4719/38894987134_471c1f11bf_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/22g1YAs)
I don't know if it has a name, but this is the I-70 bridge over the Missouri River west of Columbia, MO:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4652/39603289401_8116137b6a_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23kBdbv)
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Challenge: ––> Pictures of Bridges! Over water, or long viaducts. NO OVERPASSES PLEASE!! The bridges must be of fairly substantial length.
Here are two photos of different parts of the Admiral Cleary bridge within the Pearl Harbor naval base in Hawaii. The first photo focuses on the unusual retractable pontoon part of the bridge, that can be pulled out of the navigation channel if needed. The second shows the fixed part of the bridge, including widened support piers with room for the pontoon when it's retracted. The total length of the bridge is about 4700 feet.
Until the bridge was built, ferries were used to shuttle sailors and cargo between Ford Island and the rest of the base.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hawaiihighways.com%2Ffordislandbridge-pontoon.jpg&hash=ff40b4b0ab7e47ea3fe9086ea900c275fa1e0856)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hawaiihighways.com%2Ffordislandbridge-fixedspan.jpg&hash=41fc6233cc13888aa19bd946d5f3c766147919b4)
Quote from: oscar on April 25, 2018, 08:01:29 PM
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Challenge: ––> Pictures of Bridges! Over water, or long viaducts. NO OVERPASSES PLEASE!! The bridges must be of fairly substantial length.
Here are two photos of different parts of the Admiral Cleary bridge within the Pearl Harbor naval base in Hawaii. The first photo focuses on the unusual retractable pontoon part of the bridge, that can be pulled out of the navigation channel if needed. The second shows the fixed part of the bridge, including widened support piers with room for the pontoon when it's retracted. The total length of the bridge is about 4700 feet.
Until the bridge was built, ferries were used to shuttle sailors and cargo between Ford Island and the rest of the base.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hawaiihighways.com%2Ffordislandbridge-pontoon.jpg&hash=ff40b4b0ab7e47ea3fe9086ea900c275fa1e0856)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hawaiihighways.com%2Ffordislandbridge-fixedspan.jpg&hash=41fc6233cc13888aa19bd946d5f3c766147919b4)
That is REALLY cool! I want to see it in the retracted state, but the pictures you have make it pretty clear how it would work. It's enginios, too, as you cannot block the navigation channel by blowing it up, you can only sink the bridge, I guess this is why they went the unusual route with the retractable portion and not a drawbridge, and I'm assuming a tunnel would be out of the question because of depth/space constraints.
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Challenge: ––> Pictures of Bridges! Over water, or long viaducts. NO OVERPASSES PLEASE!! The bridges must be of fairly substantial length.
Some from the Alaska trip of 2001.
The first Alaska Highway bridge over the Yukon River. Mile 867. June 13, 2001.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Falaska-20010606-30%2Fjdt%2F13%2FP6130113-800.JPG&hash=e9687e89887cc4545b19633461bf1c15039048da)
The suspension bridge carrying the Alaska Pipeline across the Tanana River at Big Delta. June 15, 2001.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Falaska-20010606-30%2Fjdt%2F15%2FP6150031-800.JPG&hash=7fe5f6ed1bf1a54339571bd67a53f27cf9944463)
The bridge to Glacier View Park in Alaska, where you can (and I did) walk on the Matanuska Glacier. June 21, 2001.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Falaska-20010606-30%2Fjdt%2F21%2FP6210044-800.JPG&hash=9ee47e8438859c76c9119614b920cc5a7aee8d6d)
QuoteChallenge: ––> Pictures of Bridges! Over water, or long viaducts. NO OVERPASSES PLEASE!! The bridges must be of fairly substantial length.
Here's a few I've photographed from an airplane window seat...
Neville Island Bridge on I-79 near Pittsburgh:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7110/27698204075_6d1b97ca97_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JcAx5F)
Arland D. Williams Bridge in DC:
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/391/19477083593_9212ee9f13_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/vF89o6)
Huey P. Long Bridge near New Orleans:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4547/38448324011_4debcd066d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21zxHd8)
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Challenge: ——> Pictures of Bridges! Over water, or long viaducts. NO OVERPASSES PLEASE!! The bridges must be of fairly substantial length.
A few more bridges:
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^ A long covered pedestrian bridge carrying the Trans-Canada Trail over Riviere Gatineau, near Wakefield QC. This was one stop on an Ottawa road meet. Forum members vdeane and DrFrankenstein are in the photo.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2Fparks-bridge%2Brainbow.jpg&hash=cd6f86f7797d830a72ac8ecbc658ef74e78b4e8e)
^ A truss bridge on the Parks Highway in Alaska (AK 3), somewhere between Denali National Park and Fairbanks (I'm on the road, so I can't consult the Milepost for details), which I photographed on my 1994 Alaska road trip. I was amazed that I was able to set up the tripod and snap the photo of both bridge and rainbow, moments before the rainbow winked out.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2Frio-grande-bridge2.jpg&hash=07c4797eaf9993214a83d40c12b05d042b0344ba)
^ US 64 over the Rio Grande gorge in New Mexico. The viewing area south of the bridge has a chainlink bridge to corral the tourists, but someone was kind enough to cut a hole in the fence just large enough for my wideangle lens.
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Challenge: ––> Pictures of Bridges! Over water, or long viaducts. NO OVERPASSES PLEASE!! The bridges must be of fairly substantial length.
I hadn't thought about pictures of bridges taken from airplane windows. Here's one with three bridges over the Mohawk River. Taken January 27, 2009, shortly after takeoff from ALB.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fflorida-20090127-0202%2F27%2FDSCF0014-640.jpg&hash=a0dcda415b799261fad60caa315166e2796f5de6)
Here, we're seeing Freemans Bridge in the upper left, the Western Gateway Bridge (NY 5) upper center, and the Exit 26 (NY 890) bridge in the lower right. Link to full resolution image (http://www.teresco.org/pics/florida-20090127-0202/27/DSCF0014.jpg).
Edit: the fourth "bridge" just above the 890 bridge is Lock 8, not a bridge carrying traffic or pedestrians.
Not entirely road related, but it should count. This is the Little Rock skyline with the Main Street/Scott Street bridge going over the Arkansas River. (I took this myself earlier today.)
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Challenge: ––> Pictures of Bridges! Over water, or long viaducts. NO OVERPASSES PLEASE!! The bridges must be of fairly substantial length.
Oh, and the Deh Cho Bridge carrying NT 3 across the Mackenzie River near Fort Providence NT. This opened in 2012, replacing a ferry and winter ice bridge.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FDeh-Cho-Bridge-from-south-shore_DSC6652.jpg&hash=d271abca2fd215a870eb6d85a339bdebcd010bb2)
^ The bridge, from the old ferry landing on the south shore of the Mackenzie River.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FDeh-Cho-Bridge-from-northern-ice-bridge-ramp_DSC6742.jpg&hash=04fa4cddad35fae74f68444a18b4fd7bd87d3b7c)
^ A more distant telephoto view of the bridge, from several km upstream, at the north end of the now-permanently-closed ice bridge crossing.
4/26/18 challenge: Road pictures with roadkill in them.
Here's a deceased squirrel.
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/898/27562061308_b9e4307abd_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HZyLzA)2018 west-central KY route-clinching trip Day 1 - 065 (https://flic.kr/p/HZyLzA) by H.B. Elkins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hbelkins/), on Flickr
^^^
I guess I killed this thread. :bigass:
Let's see if I can un-kill it.
QuoteApril 27, 2018: Tabs, other than exit tabs, attached to freeway guide signs.
Here's one on I-85 in North Carolina:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2Froadphotos%2Fi85s_nc_exit26.jpg&hash=71ab635d697b3af7f241b9d31df6ae72c9273514)
Quote from: hbelkins on April 27, 2018, 03:01:44 PM
^^^
I guess I killed this thread. :bigass:
You have to keep in mind, not all of us are from Kentucky :bigass: :bigass: :bigass: :bigass: :bigass: :bigass: :bigass: :bigass: :bigass: :bigass: :bigass: :bigass: :bigass: :bigass: :bigass:
Quote from: hbelkins on April 27, 2018, 03:01:44 PM
^^^
I guess I killed this thread. :bigass:
I actually had a picture to submit for that challenge, but I didn't notice the challenge until after midnight locally and was too late. I will post it, though, once the recap starts here in the next few days.
Small TRUCK tab for exit 84 along I-49 in Louisiana. Trucks were banned from the US 165 2-laned bridge a few miles further. Now that it has been 4-laned, the truck banners need to be removed here.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180428/cdcce0975429318f59a845967a045df4.jpg)
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QuoteApril 28, 2018: Monthly recap!
Quote from: 1 on April 28, 2018, 05:53:57 AM
QuoteApril 28, 2018: Monthly recap!
That's right! Everybody remembers how that works, right?
Oh, and:
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QuoteApril 26, 2018: Road pictures with roadkill in them.
Alright, here's that picture I was talking about: dead cat at the south end of Iowa 98 in the town of Leando.
(https://i.imgur.com/36z3u2i.jpg)
QuoteApril 2, 2018: Three distances, with the middle one being halfway between the other two.
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QuoteApril 29, 2018: Pictures which clearly show a route marking contradiction by the way they're signed.
Might be hard to get it from just the wording of the challenge, so let me give my example:
This is the north terminus of MN-238, west of Little Falls, and at the back of the intersection, MN-28 is only signed as going west (left side of the picture), which implies that MN-28 doesn't go east from this junction, yet you can see on EB MN-27 that MN-28 is still signed as going east (on the right side of the picture; as it's supposed to be.)
(https://i.imgur.com/w95tn2F.jpg)
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on April 29, 2018, 03:12:16 AM
QuoteApril 29, 2018: Pictures which clearly show a route marking contradiction by the way they're signed.
Maybe this example fits the bill. First two signs show South LA-1 and an incorrect East LA-1. In the background LA 1 and the correct LA 28 are shown.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180429/4917b6e10f03c3862007204ca2e4ecfd.jpg)
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Quote from: MNHighwayMan on April 28, 2018, 10:28:31 AM
QuoteApril 26, 2018: Road pictures with roadkill in them.
Alright, here's that picture I was talking about: dead cat at the south end of Iowa 98 in the town of Leando.
All we need is a photo of a dead skunk in the middle of the road (https://genius.com/Loudon-wainwright-iii-dead-skunk-lyrics). Of course, you'd need a telephoto lens to get that shot.
QuoteChallenge for April 8th: a numbered highway that's also a Fibonacci Number (https://oeis.org/A000045)
Here's a list: 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, 55, 89, 144, 233, 377, 610, 987, 1597, 2584, 4181...
Rocksprings, Texas has a short wrong-way concurrency with two Fibonacci Numbers:
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/704/21430322391_e92e52d932_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/yDJ1e6)
I-55 and IL-3 on the same assembly, coming back into St. Louis:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4778/26946872388_0a5ffd6cb8_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/H4cLm5)
Quote from: formulanone on April 29, 2018, 07:35:13 PM
QuoteChallenge for April 8th: a numbered highway that's also a Fibonacci Number (https://oeis.org/A000045)
Here's a list: 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, 55, 89, 144, 233, 377, 610, 987, 1597, 2584, 4181...
Rocksprings, Texas has a short wrong-way concurrency with of two Fibonacci Numbers:
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/704/21430322391_e92e52d932_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/yDJ1e6)
Oooh, a wrong way currency. I like those!
QuoteApril 25, 2018: Pictures of Bridges! Over water, or long viaducts. NO OVERPASSES PLEASE!! The bridges must be of fairly substantial length.
Nothing special in the design department, but still a pretty nice shot of a new bridge. This is the new Iowa 98 bridge over the Des Moines River, connecting Douds and Leando.
(https://i.imgur.com/Gbz2pur.jpg)
This would be a better picture if it weren't for the dashboard reflections in the windshield, but oh well. The John A Blatnik Bridge connecting Duluth, MN and Superior, WI. Note that this is at the one and only true exit (IE not either of the termini) on I-535, and that it doesn't have an exit number. I wonder if MnDOT will be forced to add one at some point.
(https://i.imgur.com/riocaOd.jpg)
QuoteApril 12, 2018: Signs that look thin in the photo because the camera is facing the side of the sign (almost perpendicular) instead of the front face, but are still readable at this angle. This sign does not need to be the focus of the photo.
I could've sworn I had a better example of this very sign assembly that made the signs look even thinner, but I cannot find it, though I suppose this still suffices well enough. This is at GA SR 151 Northbound reaching US 41/US 76/GA 3/GA 2 in downtown Ringgold, Georgia:
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180501/b86b5418992b6989862c3f523a5d697c.jpg)
Quote4/24/17 ––> Challenge: pictures of tunnel signage, and tunnels. Large underpasses, as in by length, will count.
This is from off of US Highway 101 Northbound in San Francisco, California, right before reaching the Golden Gate Bridge (which is the focus of the photo right after this one in my post). This picture was taken on my trip to San Francisco a few months ago (during New Year's):
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180501/8f5abe359401925285f9991651e8cd26.jpg)
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4/25/18: Pictures of Bridges! Over water, or long viaducts. NO OVERPASSES PLEASE!! The bridges must be of fairly substantial length.
And of course, this is US 101 North on the very beautiful Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, CA!
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180501/099dc1ea8d8da7d30110f833de5f78a6.jpg)
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4/25/18: Pictures of Bridges! Over water, or long viaducts. NO OVERPASSES PLEASE!! The bridges must be of fairly substantial length.
This is the Bixby Creek Bridge from off of CA SH 1 (Pacific Coast Highway) near Big Sur, California. This picture was taken looking south:
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180501/48b93a2df2c06c3cfb958bf98bf0ffb6.jpg)
This is from off of US Highway 17 Northbound on the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge (2005) in Charleston, South Carolina (picture taken in June of 2017):
(This is an absolutely beautiful cable-stayed bridge, and it is actually one of my favorite bridges of all-time.)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180501/418867ba4a55dce6f55d89aa88e72366.jpg)
Quote from: adventurernumber1 on April 30, 2018, 10:13:52 PM
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4/25/18: Pictures of Bridges! Over water, or long viaducts. NO OVERPASSES PLEASE!! The bridges must be of fairly substantial length.
This is from off of US Highway 17 Northbound on the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge (2005) in Charleston, South Carolina (picture taken in June of 2017):
(This is an absolutely beautiful cable-stayed bridge, and it is actually one of my favorite bridges of all-time.)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180501/418867ba4a55dce6f55d89aa88e72366.jpg)
Meh, I personally prefer the two bridges that stood before the Ravenel Bridge. I'm not shitting on the Ravenel Bridge (I personally think it looks nice), but if ya gave me a choice between the Ravenel Bridge or the two older bridges, I'd choose the latter. Truss bridges (especially cantilever trusses) are glorious. (https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.notablephotos.com%2FCopy%2520of%2520Bridge%2520viewE%2520%28Medium%29.jpg&hash=89f5214de780f193773f44dc81465088b75eab62)
Quote from: ColossalBlocks on April 30, 2018, 11:04:32 PM
Quote from: adventurernumber1 on April 30, 2018, 10:13:52 PM
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4/25/18: Pictures of Bridges! Over water, or long viaducts. NO OVERPASSES PLEASE!! The bridges must be of fairly substantial length.
This is from off of US Highway 17 Northbound on the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge (2005) in Charleston, South Carolina (picture taken in June of 2017):
(This is an absolutely beautiful cable-stayed bridge, and it is actually one of my favorite bridges of all-time.)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180501/418867ba4a55dce6f55d89aa88e72366.jpg)
Meh, I personally prefer the two bridges that stood before the Ravenel Bridge. I'm not shitting on the Ravenel Bridge (I personally think it looks nice), but if ya gave me a choice between the Ravenel Bridge or the two older bridges, I'd choose the latter. Truss bridges (especially cantilever trusses) are glorious. (https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.notablephotos.com%2FCopy%2520of%2520Bridge%2520viewE%2520%28Medium%29.jpg&hash=89f5214de780f193773f44dc81465088b75eab62)
The older two bridges really were beautiful. Unfortunately, due to their age, they were just very dangerous and structurally deficient, and they needed to be replaced as a result at all costs, due to safety reasons. However, I find those to be incredibly interesting and beautiful as well. At least they will remain in our memory visually, because they sure indeed were glorious in looks!! :nod:
QuoteApril 12, 2018: Signs that look thin in the photo because the camera is facing the side of the sign (almost perpendicular) instead of the front face, but are still readable at this angle. This sign does not need to be the focus of the photo.
US-54/400 at the western end of its concurrency with K-14 in Kingman, KS.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FAH3V9bk.jpg&hash=6fab0e42703f3a3016538e6d296fb5078966f5aa)
Mayday! Mayday!
May 1, 2018 Post signs of Emergency Signs or Signals
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Ambulance Exit Marion, IL
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Emergency Detour I-80 near Wiota, IA
QuoteMay 1, 2018: Post signs of Emergency Signs or Signals
I have quite a number of pictures of those emergency Interstate detours that Iowa posts, and I'll use this as my submission example because there's two of them, including one with an impressive stack of four tabs. Oh, and US-151 ends here, too.
(https://i.imgur.com/KrQUy7t.jpg)
Quote from: US71 on May 01, 2018, 07:57:11 AM
Mayday! Mayday!
May 1, 2018 Post signs of Emergency Signs or Signals
US 31 South in the Manistee, Michigan. July 13, 2007.
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US 15 in Virginia. June 20, 2008.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20080620%2Frescue.jpg&hash=256f9a1327041e92c715da0b17c20ffa95b12284)
Italian Autostrada 22, just south of the Austrian border. February 12, 2007.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20070212%2Fsos.jpg&hash=c3ce6e706b578f8375cc46544cbb2bc7220b9c7d)
Quote05.02: Distance signs with 4+ destinations.
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QuoteMay 3, 2018: A destination can be reached by following the route, but it isn't the fastest way.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4381/36541513476_be36fe6119_c.jpg)
My own photo. Haverhill, MA. NH 125 goes to Rochester, NH (this sign is on MA 125, about 1000 feet from the New Hampshire border). While it is the most direct way, it is not the fastest; turning around and taking I-495, I-95, and NH 16 is slightly faster. NH 125, however, does avoid tolls. Maybe Massachusetts doesn't want New Hampshire to get toll money?
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmaps.googleapis.com%2Fmaps%2Fapi%2Fstreetview%3Fsize%3D600x300%26amp%3Blocation%3D42.62598%2C-71.3227268%26amp%3Bheading%3D340%26amp%3Bpitch%3D0%26amp%3Bfov%3D30&hash=c1ac01e05a06b4ca4bd2d688c9bea3d66bdf2da9)
Google Street View. Lowell, MA. I-495 is a much better way to get to Haverhill than MA 110. Best option is to turn around and get on the Lowell Connector, which leads to I-495.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmaps.googleapis.com%2Fmaps%2Fapi%2Fstreetview%3Fsize%3D600x300%26amp%3Blocation%3D42.6477371%2C-71.2992444%26amp%3Bheading%3D150%26amp%3Bpitch%3D0%26amp%3Bfov%3D50&hash=16e4b0db4b1a7c4ecfd7e8502f6840ce9ae94306)
Google Street View. Lowell, MA. While getting to Boston from this rotary is best done by taking that exit, it is nothing like what the sign implies. You'll only be on MA 38 for about half a mile before getting onto MA 133 and then to I-93. Nobody would take MA 38 for any significant length to go to Boston as the sign implies. Maybe two and a half miles (MA 38 to I-495 to I-93), but that's it.
QuoteMay 3, 2018: A destination can be reached by following the route, but it isn't the fastest way.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4699/40327101111_5d60989def_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/24ryWbK)
This is at Beck St (US-89) and Victory Rd (UT-186) north of Salt Lake City. The fastest way to the University of Utah from here is actually to turn left and follow UT-186 to South Temple, then head east.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4625/26285126468_87410aa301_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/G3J9kE)
This sign on I-80 eastbound directs traffic heading to the University of Utah to use 1300 East. While that is the most direct route, it’s certainly not the fastest, especially if you’re driving anytime close to rush hour. The faster way is to continue a few more miles on I-80 and take Foothill north.
QuoteMay 3, 2018: A destination can be reached by following the route, but it isn't the fastest way.
This is a shitpost of a response, but you can CLEARLY just ramp over the roundabout to make a left turn onto 641 south if you wanted to :D
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/865/26970040397_fbf95a7748_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/H6fvov)
IN-046-641WWA (https://flic.kr/p/H6fvov) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
On a more serious note, nobody in this town (Petersburg, IN) is gonna take IN-57 to Evansville now that I-69 runs parallel to it.
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IN-061-057S (https://flic.kr/p/25EfV1G) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
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May 5th Challenge ---> Post pictures showing where something road-related can be seen in the form of a shadow:
I actually got the idea for this challenge when on GMSV (Google Maps Street-View) during the monthly challenge recap a few days ago (for this thread).
Here, straight from the very street-view I saw (picture taken of the computer screen showing it by my phone), is a view of the shadow of the Bixby Creek Bridge (California Highway 1) on the mountains directly to the east of the bridge:
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Quote from: adventurernumber1 on May 05, 2018, 12:00:07 AM
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May 5th Challenge ---> Post pictures showing where something road-related can be seen in the form of a shadow:
I actually got the idea for this challenge when on GMSV (Google Maps Street-View) during the monthly challenge recap a few days ago (for this thread).
Here, straight from the very street-view I saw (picture taken of the computer screen showing it by my phone), is a view of the shadow of the Bixby Creek Bridge (California Highway 1) on the mountains directly to the east of the bridge:
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180505/ef92f88dfdfdb319c5ef9822f57fd003.jpg)
That is such a cool photo.
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May 5th Challenge ---> Post pictures showing where something road-related can be seen in the form of a shadow:
I have one along the same lines but not as good of a view of the shadow as in the one posted for the challenge. This is taken on the Rio Grande Gorge bridge on US 64 near Taos, New Mexico, on January 26, 2008.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fco-nm-ski-20080122-29%2F26%2FDSCF0111-1744.jpg&hash=ae1f8eb699885ab490c38cb3582ad76ce77371b4)
More pictures from that day's stop at the bridge are at
http://www.teresco.org/pics/co-nm-ski-20080122-29/26/bridge.html (http://www.teresco.org/pics/co-nm-ski-20080122-29/26/bridge.html)
and from an earlier visit:
http://www.teresco.org/pics/taos-20030920-21/20/bridge.html (http://www.teresco.org/pics/taos-20030920-21/20/bridge.html)
Challenge for May 7th: A picture of at least 2 highway shields, where one is divisible by the other. (Excluding 1)
As a side challenge, I wonder what the highest answer will be...
Here are a few examples that I have.
300 / 5 = 60
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4795/40142681574_7d7e5fac11_z.jpg)
(https://flic.kr/p/24agJFy)AR-5 + AR-300 (https://flic.kr/p/24agJFy) by TheInstrumentalist (https://www.flickr.com/photos/154936453@N06/), on Flickr
630 / 10 = 63
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4733/27803603259_e5f983c55c_b.jpg)
(https://flic.kr/p/JmUJzZ)AR-10 & I-630 w/ 6/9th St. (https://flic.kr/p/JmUJzZ) by TheInstrumentalist (https://www.flickr.com/photos/154936453@N06/), on Flickr
And 430 / 5 = 86.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4628/38839793725_f095b86a9f_b.jpg)
(https://flic.kr/p/22b96vX)I-430 with AR-5 (https://flic.kr/p/22b96vX) by TheInstrumentalist (https://www.flickr.com/photos/154936453@N06/), on Flickr
495/3=165
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4264/35775198695_461605e2ba_c.jpg)
440/440=1
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2010/2178487761_45f510be60_z_d.jpg)
240/40=6
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7179/6992788806_8f2bfdf9ab_z_d.jpg)
540/40= 13 1/2
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2900/14020742465_a8587d4b90_z_d.jpg)
79/80=.9875 :D
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2273/2259964064_8b661a4cfa_z_d.jpg?zz=1)
Quote from: TBKS1 on May 07, 2018, 12:20:47 AM
Challenge for May 7th: A picture of at least 2 highway shields, where one is divisible by the other. (Excluding 1)
As a side challenge, I wonder what the highest answer will be...
I-880/I-80 = 11 in Oakland (and elsewhere). February 20, 2006.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20060220%2Fi880i80i980ca24-close.jpg&hash=a17ea5b97178f5bd0b98aec9e5d2551a937ae30f)
NY 400/NY 16 = 25. From I-90. June 1, 2009.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20090601%2Fexit54.jpg&hash=c3402f3fd09e7ec4050bb926e888bd9039024c60)
HI 360/HI 36 = 10 at the start of the Hana Highway on Maui. August 26, 2006.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20060826%2Fendhi36easthi360southhi365-close.jpg&hash=f5a44550fbc5b8218e6fd07be1c73c1272468d59)
Quote from: TBKS1 on May 07, 2018, 12:20:47 AM
Challenge for May 7th: A picture of at least 2 highway shields, where one is divisible by the other. (Excluding 1)
As a side challenge, I wonder what the highest answer will be...
I wish I had a picture of the junction of OH-300 and OH-600 southeast of Toledo. I'll post a real submission to this challenge later on after work.
edit: it's later.
Ohio 732 is divisible by Ohio 122
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4159/33907291663_7861f997e0_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TEgJuX)
OH-US127-US35S (https://flic.kr/p/TEgJuX) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Ohio 600 is divisible by 20
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5648/30293911756_9c11e84772_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/N9Ydxo)
OH-US20-600E (https://flic.kr/p/N9Ydxo) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
UT 270 is divisible by I-15:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4715/38517920010_6fcdc6d20c_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21FGpF9)
And UT 156 is divisible by US 6:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4603/25732710758_3e5675f592_c.jpg)
There’s also US 40 at I-80, but I don’t have a picture of the two shields next to each other. The closest I have is a 40 shield with a text “to I-80”. (https://flic.kr/p/FcUSoS)
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Challenge for May 7th: A picture of at least 2 highway shields, where one is divisible by the other. (Excluding 1)
Somewhere in Maine:
(https://i.imgur.com/zdKUU9R.jpg)
Midland, Michigan:
(https://i.imgur.com/Zi90dUs.jpg)
Dearborn, Michigan:
(https://i.imgur.com/Jbfklsy.jpg)
1200/8= 150
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180508/f4e278c425b8b4c37b7fe116e3251c1d.jpg)
360/30= 13
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180508/c9a3a74698fba935be81952b07f5a1d1.jpg)
165/15= 11
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180508/08325a5b12e48ef460002187abaeab8b.jpg)
iPhone
May 8Th:Post pictures of reversable lanes and signs.
Quote from: MCRoads on May 08, 2018, 10:18:00 AM
May 8Th:Post pictures of reversable lanes and signs.
North 7th Street in Phoenix:
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5504/30563377976_8dbbf0549d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NyMisG)
Quote from: MCRoads on May 08, 2018, 10:18:00 AM
May 8Th:Post pictures of reversable lanes and signs.
US 70 near Nashville, TN
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4451/37053645113_34a5c1f322_z_d.jpg)
QuoteMay 11, 2018: Signs with an animal in words (picture only isn't enough), referring to the animal itself.
"Referring to the animal itself" means that the sign must be about the actual animal. For example, a sign pointing to Beaver, PA, a street called Rabbit Rd., or a "bear left" sign does not count.
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/981/41305584134_4ca0bdcd26_c.jpg)
MA 108. Taken yesterday.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4288/35775917425_146b004976_c.jpg)
I-89 in New Hampshire.
QuoteMay 11, 2018: Signs with an animal in words (picture only isn't enough), referring to the animal itself.
Lots to choose from for this. Here are three I find interesting or unusual. Maybe I'll do three more later.
Nene Crossing on the road up Haleakala in Haleakala NP on Maui. August 25, 2006.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20060825%2Fnenenext10.jpg&hash=df78f8dee6c92ecdee9b0b160a2feac5fb0992c4)
Panther Crossing on CR 951 in Golden Gate, Florida. June 29, 2006.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20060629%2Fpanthercrossing.jpg&hash=350cc45da88d979c3d3591bc728ea9a83f5cafde)
Gopher Tortoise Crossing on Sanibel Island, Florida. December 30, 2010.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20101230%2Fgtc.jpg&hash=458ef31726e7be1d6890ee13be3c2c7ccc725019)
Quote from: 1 on May 11, 2018, 05:16:41 AM
[moose crossing sign]
I-89 in New Hampshire.
I think I may have a photo of that very same sign, but unfortunately it's buried in an old phone that I've apparently forgotten the passcode to.
QuoteMay 11, 2018: Signs with an animal in words (picture only isn't enough), referring to the animal itself.
Here's three, all taken on January 24, 2009, in the western part of Hawaii's Big Island.
Another nene crossing:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hawaiihighways.com%2Fnene-Xing-BigIsland-101_2891.jpg&hash=b95a1769a38e0d1f4d6ab41d90a23b1666f3c813)
A sheep crossing, on one of the newer sections of Saddle Road (HI 200):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hawaiihighways.com%2Fsheep-X-ing-BigIsland_101_2927.jpg&hash=b93b2a61f0c616a102d744bf309631dcf5d8a28f)
Finally, some wild donkey crossings, on Queen Kaahumanu Highway (part of HI 19) north of the Kailua-Kona airport:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hawaiihighways.com%2Fdonkey-Xings-BigIsland-101_3134.jpg&hash=e82bf12a3e9e72d9f8c63282230ecb155cf3be07)
I have more from other places I might roll out later.
Quote from: oscar on May 11, 2018, 09:28:47 AM
Finally, some wild donkey crossings, on Queen Kaahumanu Highway (part of HI 19) north of the Kailua-Kona airport:
That same one was my next choice. I decided to go with the Panther Crossing instead for the first batch.
QuoteMay 11, 2018: Signs with an animal in words (picture only isn't enough), referring to the animal itself.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7476/28987538205_5317a3b0e3_z_d.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2016/2268506350_bf38c6e893_z_d.jpg)
Rural Sebastian County, AR. The white one is near Hackett, the yellow is near Huntington.
QuoteMay 11, 2018: Signs with an animal in words (picture only isn't enough), referring to the animal itself.
Deer crossing on US 189 NB just north of Provo, UT
(https://i.imgur.com/zUT9In4l.jpg)
QuoteMay 11, 2018: Signs with an animal in words (picture only isn't enough), referring to the animal itself.
Three more I dredged up from my digital photo archives. Many of the ones I wanted to play turned out to be picture-only.
In a rest area along ON 69, this sign tries to counter the usual impulse to speed up and run over snakes:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2Fbrake-for-snakes-off-ON69_DSC5052.jpg&hash=71c64a1ac58f8b234c015a8b21d74c74a053057a)
A seasonal terrapin crossing warning, in the New Jersey part of the Gateway National Recreation Area:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2Fterrapin-Xing-SandyHook07012011_DSC1792.jpg&hash=33aecc0615f9d96d866b2175c8329235ac1c0b9c)
Finally, a billboard (along US 65) rather than an official sign, but it's so appalling I want to share it anyway -- the Titanic museum in Branson MO sinks low in its exploitation of the tragedy:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2Fdogs-of-titanic-billboard-Branson-102_0028.jpg&hash=e8f67900adc3849893189ffb79bed106c85dc0d8)
Sandhill Crane crossing, near Mayfair Country Club, Sanford, FL
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FYdXZ1sM.jpg&hash=94f539e357bf6a6e68f9b4e840dd357598ccdf08)
QuoteMay 11, 2018: Signs with an animal in words (picture only isn't enough), referring to the animal itself.
Last one from me, this from a deep dive into my film photo archives.
Weatherbeaten sign for the mule crossing on Molokai's HI 470, used by Molokai Mule Ride tours to and from Kalawao County (I took the photo in 2005, but took the tour in 1999 during my first visit to Hawaii):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hawaiihighways.com%2Fmolokai-mule-crossing-sign-2005.jpg&hash=ce5046a9e09c6f1d9f82016308faee74551b7bd2)
Here's some PA 611 signage:
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/826/41106811025_2c51e990eb_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/25Ct9M8)PA Route 611 signage (https://flic.kr/p/25Ct9M8) by Traffic Light Guy (https://www.flickr.com/photos/144426590@N04/), on Flickr
Quote from: traffic light guy on May 11, 2018, 05:19:16 PM
Here's some PA 611 signage:
*image snipped*
No offense but what does that pic have to do with the subject matter (reposted below)?
QuoteMay 11, 2018: Signs with an animal in words (picture only isn't enough), referring to the animal itself.
Quote from: PHLBOS on May 11, 2018, 05:29:02 PM
Quote from: traffic light guy on May 11, 2018, 05:19:16 PM
Here's some PA 611 signage:
*image snipped*
No offense but what does that pic have to do with the subject matter (reposted below)?
QuoteMay 11, 2018: Signs with an animal in words (picture only isn't enough), referring to the animal itself.
My bad, I didn't see. I'm not much of a sign guy, I'm more of a signal geek.
Quote from: traffic light guy on May 11, 2018, 05:33:31 PM
Quote from: PHLBOS on May 11, 2018, 05:29:02 PM
Quote from: traffic light guy on May 11, 2018, 05:19:16 PM
Here's some PA 611 signage:
*image snipped*
No offense but what does that pic have to do with the subject matter (reposted below)?
QuoteMay 11, 2018: Signs with an animal in words (picture only isn't enough), referring to the animal itself.
My bad, I didn't see. I'm not much of a sign guy, I'm more of a signal geek.
Ah, that explains it! ...Oh wait, no–that actually does the opposite of explaining it. :-D
QuoteMay 12, 2018: State abbreviations that aren't the standard 2-letter postal abbreviation.
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/972/42025824041_ef8af0749d_c.jpg)
NH/MA 108. Taken 2 days ago.
QuoteMay 12, 2018: State abbreviations that aren't the standard 2-letter postal abbreviation.
So like this?
(https://vgy.me/WGKsqt.png)
QuoteMay 12, 2018: State abbreviations that aren't the standard 2-letter postal abbreviation.
Breezewood!!!
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.millenniumhwy.net%2Fhome_to_national_meet%2Fhome_to_national_meet-Images%2F247.jpg&hash=4aac970688a846d223b63677a9578e495f690dcf)
QuoteMay 12, 2018: State abbreviations that aren't the standard 2-letter postal abbreviation.
This thread would not be complete without the Mass Pike. This one's near Lee. August 30, 2007.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20070830%2Feastmasspikei90.jpg&hash=d4d82a5277aa0e48fb382e442b60f9e22726ae23)
Quote from: Jim on May 12, 2018, 05:07:08 PM
QuoteMay 12, 2018: State abbreviations that aren't the standard 2-letter postal abbreviation.
This thread would not be complete without the Mass Pike. This one's near Lee. August 30, 2007.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20070830%2Feastmasspikei90.jpg&hash=d4d82a5277aa0e48fb382e442b60f9e22726ae23)
Well, the first photo already used "Mass.", so
technically this one wouldn't count... However, the Challenge could be easily reworded to make it count. :biggrin:
QuoteMay 12, 2018: State abbreviations that aren't the standard 2-letter postal abbreviation.
"O" for Ohio in Weirton, West Virginia on WV 2
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3278/5748672399_0cb87604c9_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/9KZs2n)
"Okla" on I-44 in Tulsa, Oklahoma
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/592/31321053773_61a9ba1fdd_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PHJA5v)
QuoteMay 12, 2018: State abbreviations that aren't the standard 2-letter postal abbreviation.
Didn't realize we were not permitting duplicates. I can delete the "Mass Pike" if needed.
Anyway, here's "Colo" for "Colorado". I-70. March 6, 2013.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20130306%2Fexit260.jpg&hash=20be8cb217e4ad7be995fe4f849c515b821dd79d)
QuoteMay 12, 2018: State abbreviations that aren't the standard 2-letter postal abbreviation.
"W Va" for West Virginia
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/908/39985293270_ed103735f2_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23Vn5C7)
Signage on the ramp from OH 7 to I-470 (https://flic.kr/p/23Vn5C7) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Quote from: Jim on May 12, 2018, 10:30:31 PM
QuoteMay 12, 2018: State abbreviations that aren't the standard 2-letter postal abbreviation.
Didn't realize we were not permitting duplicates. I can delete the "Mass Pike" if needed.
Nah, it was mostly a joke. ;-)
(The rules do prohibit more than one photo for any single answer, and since the Challenge only asks for "abbreviations", rather than "signs containing abbreviations", that would only allow one photo for each different abbreviation. But of course, abbreviations by themselves aren't road-related, so that would make the whole Challenge off-topic anyhow. :))
W VA must be the text Ohio uses. Here's another one near Ironton just across from Huntington, WV
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180513/82f39d52aa825768b61c38df236562fa.jpg)
iPhone
Since no other challenge has been posted yet.
QuoteMay 12, 2018: State abbreviations that aren't the standard 2-letter postal abbreviation.
A lot of people like to add the second "L" in "ILLinois." This is on US41 in Indiana.
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/964/41839945671_3f137c02c8_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/26KfEaD)
IN-US41-I-74NN (https://flic.kr/p/26KfEaD) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote from: paulthemapguy on May 14, 2018, 09:10:35 AM
Since no other challenge has been posted yet.
QuoteMay 12, 2018: State abbreviations that aren't the standard 2-letter postal abbreviation.
Um, today's the 14th. You're a couple days late...
Quote from: paulthemapguy on May 14, 2018, 09:10:35 AM
Since no other challenge has been posted yet.
QuoteMay 12, 2018: State abbreviations that aren't the standard 2-letter postal abbreviation.
A lot of people like to add the second "L" in "ILLinois." This is on US41 in Indiana.
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/964/41839945671_3f137c02c8_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/26KfEaD)
IN-US41-I-74NN (https://flic.kr/p/26KfEaD) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Back before the 2 Letter Postal Abbreviations, Ill was commonly used on lmailing addresses. Ark was Arkansas, Tenn was Tennessee, Mo was Missouri.
Quote from: empirestate on May 14, 2018, 09:43:40 AM
Quote from: paulthemapguy on May 14, 2018, 09:10:35 AM
Since no other challenge has been posted yet.
QuoteMay 12, 2018: State abbreviations that aren't the standard 2-letter postal abbreviation.
Um, today's the 14th. You're a couple days late...
I'll make up a challenge... although it's probably already been done before. I don't really care. lol
Challenge for May 14th: A BBS (Big Brown Sign) or anything similar containing any Nationally Protected Area.
Here's probably one of the only ones in the US that contains 2!
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/824/27176406777_7286f1df65_b.jpg)
(https://flic.kr/p/HpubVx)2 National Protected Areas in 1 sign (https://flic.kr/p/HpubVx) by TheInstrumentalist (https://www.flickr.com/photos/154936453@N06/), on Flickr
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3008/2458897024_00a0236552_z_d.jpg)
QuoteMay 14, 2018: A BBS (Big Brown Sign) or anything similar containing any Nationally Protected Area.
Timpanogos Cave National Monument:
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/801/40052230865_2137f629f1_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/242h9Qz)
Does a National Historic District count?
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4757/25286325777_f554ee84d4_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Ewt2G6)
QuoteMay 14, 2018: A BBS (Big Brown Sign) or anything similar containing any Nationally Protected Area.
I'm in Mountain Time, so it's still May 14th here.
Sign leaving Mt. Rushmore (in SD)
(https://i.imgur.com/CUlxPYel.jpg)
Welcome sign for Grand Teton N.P. heading south from Yellowstone (in WY)
(https://i.imgur.com/f8XkAntl.jpg)
Sign for Arches N.P. on US 191 in Moab, UT
(https://i.imgur.com/WowZ30jl.jpg)
A bit of an international challenge... I guess?
Challenge for May 16th: A city limit sign or direction referring to one of it's sister cities.
Here's what I have.
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/957/28173126498_298fec6eb7_b.jpg)
(https://flic.kr/p/JVyCYj)Fort Smith City Limit (https://flic.kr/p/JVyCYj) by TheInstrumentalist (https://www.flickr.com/photos/154936453@N06/), on Flickr
May 17 ==> One lane roads/bridges/tunnels, and the controll devices (if any).
My example is just north of the Golden Gate, under 101. I cannot remember the name of it.
Quote from: MCRoads on May 17, 2018, 09:57:50 AM
May 17 ==> One lane roads/bridges/tunnels, and the controll devices (if any).
My example is just north of the Golden Gate, under 101. I cannot remember the name of it.
You forgot the photo of your example!
Quote from: empirestate on May 17, 2018, 10:30:32 AM
Quote from: MCRoads on May 17, 2018, 09:57:50 AM
May 17 ==> One lane roads/bridges/tunnels, and the controll devices (if any).
My example is just north of the Golden Gate, under 101. I cannot remember the name of it.
You forgot the photo of your example!
IDK how to link GSV on mobile....
Quote from: MCRoads on May 17, 2018, 10:32:32 AM
Quote from: empirestate on May 17, 2018, 10:30:32 AM
Quote from: MCRoads on May 17, 2018, 09:57:50 AM
May 17 ==> One lane roads/bridges/tunnels, and the controll devices (if any).
My example is just north of the Golden Gate, under 101. I cannot remember the name of it.
You forgot the photo of your example!
IDK how to link GSV on mobile....
It's been posted a couple times in this thread...search the topic for "gsv api" and it'll pop right up.
(If you can't get it to work for mobile, a screenshot is perfectly OK.)
Quote from: MCRoads on May 17, 2018, 09:57:50 AM
May 17 ==> One lane roads/bridges/tunnels, and the controll devices (if any).
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4007/4224377136_d1b395f8f6_z_d.jpg?zz=1)
White River Bridge
Beaver, AR
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7450/16405711606_562d42d91d_z_d.jpg)
Old US 71
Saginaw, MO
QuoteMay 17 ==> One lane roads/bridges/tunnels, and the controll devices (if any).
There are lots of one-lane roads out there, some one-lane bridges, and the occasional one-lane tunnel. Here's one of each.
The Whittier (AK) one-lane tunnel, with alternating phases for westbound cars/trucks, eastbound cars/trucks, and Alaska Railroad trains. This photo shows control devices at the east end, as well as an Alaska Railroad passenger train to the Whittier ferry dock emerging from the tunnel:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2Fwhittier-tunnel-east-portal%2Btrain-large.jpg&hash=d628f2ea7ec6196086b70fdfdd421d239fb1bea0)
One of the three one-lane bridges crossing the Wainiha River, on highway 560 along the north shore of Hawaii's Kauai island (the bridge has more recently received steel reinforcements but still is one-lane):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hawaiihighways.com%2Fwainiha-main-bridge-endview-large.jpg&hash=dd85438fa470926ca50fc91a85e57623a80425a7)
Finally, mostly one-lane county route 340 (part of the Kahekili Highway) along the northwest Maui coast. There is a short stretch of highway with a center stripe, but most of it you're lucky to get edge stripes on one or both pavement edges (this is not a good highway for tourists to drive at night):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hawaiihighways.com%2Frte-340-m115-w%26%23039%3Bbound-traffic-large.jpg&hash=9dae660bb2ef88c2f450fc97e4ce1cc16bb222b1)
QuoteMay 17 ==> One lane roads/bridges/tunnels, and the control devices (if any).
Armstrong Redwoods outside Guerneville, CA:
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5823/31167296815_d37a4139b2_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Pu9xut)
QuoteMay 17, 2018: One lane roads/bridges/tunnels, and the control devices (if any).
One-lane bridge on US-136 over Muddy Creek east of Princeton, Missouri. I was surprised to learn that this kind of thing still existed on the US Route system.
(https://i.imgur.com/GRfyfLz.jpg)
QuoteMay 17, 2018: One lane roads/bridges/tunnels, and the control devices (if any).
How about a 1 lane bridge in Jacksonville, Arkansas? This picture was taken about a month after all of the flooding here, and during that time, this bridge was completely underwater.
(https://vgy.me/rkDPO9.png)
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on May 17, 2018, 05:38:24 PM
QuoteMay 17, 2018: One lane roads/bridges/tunnels, and the control devices (if any).
One-lane bridge on US-136 over Muddy Creek east of Princeton, Missouri. I was surprised to learn that this kind of thing still existed on the US Route system.
US 9W has one-lane underpasses at railroads...
May 18, 2018: Post the names of streets or towns whose first two letters are the same.
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/977/40034559180_5fc84e8ffb_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23ZHzEm)
cityOC (https://flic.kr/p/23ZHzEm) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteMay 18, 2018: Post the names of streets or towns whose first two letters are the same.
This community name in the far outer reaches of northern Los Angeles County CA technically might not qualify, since "Llano" is a Spanish word, and in that language's alphabet "ll" is a separate character like "ch" and "ñ".
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FLlanoCA-DSC_7052.jpg&hash=610ccc68c50b6d5b94b2ad409795e1aca5f41c72)
OTOH, this street name in Easton MD is probably not Spanish, so that technicality wouldn't apply.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FLlandaffRd-EastonMD-DSC_3311.jpg&hash=ed0bd491612d3e151485f774c3a6304bfbe1d703)
Quote from: oscar on May 18, 2018, 03:17:09 PM
QuoteMay 18, 2018: Post the names of streets or towns whose first two letters are the same.
This community name in the far outer reaches of northern Los Angeles County CA technically might not qualify, since "Llano" is a Spanish word, and in that language's alphabet "ll" is a separate character like "ch" and "ñ".
Not since 2010. The
REA now excludes them as letters of the alphabet (http://www.rae.es/consultas/exclusion-de-ch-y-ll-del-abecedario), and modern dictionaries reflect this change.
QuoteMay 18, 2018: Post the names of streets or towns whose first two letters are the same.
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2828/32099063714_2b439c7f6a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QUu6k1)
I'm assuming that for the purposes of this challenge, Missouri's secondary routes don't count?
Already done: December 22, 2017, page 124.
Quote from: 1 on May 18, 2018, 05:15:15 PM
Already done: December 22, 2017, page 124.
FYI... For those of us who have our settings to where recent posts go to the top instead of the bottom, such a reference isn't all that useful. I had to do a quick estimate in my head to figure out what page that worked out to be in
my view of the thread. I still ended up off by one page; I knew it would be in the low 40s.
^ Or, just forget about it, relax, and/or post something related to the challenge. There's the chance some folks missed it the first time around, or have another photo to share.
(Insert overused animated smiley.)
Starting to care less and less about duplicity at this stage. We've done hundreds of these. Coming up with something original is more and more difficult. Oh well.
There is no rule regarding re-using previous Challenges.
QuoteMay 19, 2018: Street blades mentioning numbered routes that have been decommissioned/turned back/no longer exist. Street blades mentioning "Old Hwy X" or similar do not count for this challenge.
For some reason, this seems to be a somewhat common theme that I've come across.
This one, mentioning MN-333, was still posted in St. Peter in August 2014 after 333 had been eliminated in 2009.
(https://i.imgur.com/Kavfmcq.jpg)
The entire route of former Iowa 102, eliminated in 2003 (now CR-G5T) is still marked with street blades (which appear rather new, by the way) for the route, despite the fact that it's been a county road for almost 15 years now. This sign is on the edge of Pella.
(https://i.imgur.com/bZxb2BF.jpg)
Poweshiek CR-F62 is still labeled with its former designation, Iowa 225, at the intersection with Iowa 146.
(https://i.imgur.com/BX6Hvi4.jpg)
May 20: Strange/unusual crossings. Ped crossings, Wildlife crossings, railroad crossings... ALL THE CROSSINGS!!!
My submission is SW of denver, i think this is pretty strange...
https://goo.gl/maps/kFVbxkLLmWG2
i mean, where is another marked Wildlife crossing? I'm pretty sure this is the only one!
Quote from: MCRoads on May 20, 2018, 03:02:37 PM
May 20: Strange/unusual crossings. Ped crossings, Wildlife crossings, railroad crossings... ALL THE CROSSINGS!!!
My submission is SW of denver, i think this is pretty strange...
https://goo.gl/maps/kFVbxkLLmWG2
i mean, where is another marked Wildlife crossing? I'm pretty sure this is the only one!
Does the wildlife know to press the button to activate the warning lights? ;)
Quote from: US71 on May 20, 2018, 04:19:55 PM
Quote from: MCRoads on May 20, 2018, 03:02:37 PM
May 20: Strange/unusual crossings. Ped crossings, Wildlife crossings, railroad crossings... ALL THE CROSSINGS!!!
My submission is SW of denver, i think this is pretty strange...
https://goo.gl/maps/kFVbxkLLmWG2
i mean, where is another marked Wildlife crossing? I'm pretty sure this is the only one!
Does the wildlife know to press the button to activate the warning lights? ;)
Lol, pretty sure it's motion activated. :bigass:
Quote from: MCRoads on May 20, 2018, 03:02:37 PM
May 20: Strange/unusual crossings. Ped crossings, Wildlife crossings, railroad crossings... ALL THE CROSSINGS!!!
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1178/4726801033_7ed4cd8859_z_d.jpg)
What would you call this: hazardous intersection?
West of Joplin, MO
This is the only railroad crossing on a freeway I've ever been across:
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3257/2796248594_830074bb05_o.jpg)
Credit: Dougtone's Flickr (https://www.flickr.com/photos/dougtone/2796248594/in/album-72157606943842701/)
It's NY 840 in New Hartford. From looking at where the rail line goes, it looks like there aren't any more customers on the line. Here's (https://www.google.com/maps/@43.0824966,-75.2952289,3a,66.8y,139.71h,87.03t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1s9FOP9tgbJ5m8n6tj-sYr3g!2e0) a Street View link of the crossing.
Quote from: MCRoads on May 20, 2018, 03:02:37 PM
May 20: Strange/unusual crossings. Ped crossings, Wildlife crossings, railroad crossings... ALL THE CROSSINGS!!!
Maybe they're more common than I think, but this is the only "Elderly Crossing" I can recall seeing. Malden, Massachusetts. June 16, 2005.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20050616%2Felderly.jpg&hash=3758355dd8e61c1b9e6e11b2c08dab9c07f1ae81)
Quote from: MCRoads on May 20, 2018, 03:02:37 PM
May 20: Strange/unusual crossings. Ped crossings, Wildlife crossings, railroad crossings... ALL THE CROSSINGS!!!
Yours Truly posing in Portland, ME, October 2010
(https://i.imgur.com/DfA4NSp.jpg)
OH-39 in Sugarcreek
(https://i.imgur.com/NxbSgOU.jpg)
QuoteMay 21, 2017: A road and/or sign photo with a daytime moon in the background.
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/905/41280275295_22f6a8d7dc_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/25TNcEp)
Mississippi Highway 4 at I-55 in Senatobia - December 2014.
QuoteMay 24, 2018: Signs or traffic lights at the wrong angle.
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/910/41305586924_e1b11bf4b8_c.jpg)
The sign should be facing the road to the left, with the arrow pointing behind the camera. The same sign can also be seen in the far background of the next photo, for context (even though the focus is a different sign).
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/944/41305580534_9b78771eca_c.jpg)
QuoteMay 24, 2018: Signs or traffic lights at the wrong angle.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4059/4235836068_4895856488_z_d.jpg)
Best I can come up with.
Lavava, AR: 255 should have an angled double arrow, similar to below). Otherwise, you're going in someone's driveway
(https://www.ricesigns.com/sign-pictures/m6-5rc.gif)
May 25, 2018: Post a road sign with a number on it that corresponds to which day of the year you were born, from 1 to 365.
For example, I was born on November 5, which is the 309th day of the year (I wasn't born in a leap year). So here's route 309:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1543/25339499652_51013577b6_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EBayr3)
OH-309-117EWR (https://flic.kr/p/EBayr3) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote from: paulthemapguy on May 25, 2018, 04:35:04 PM
May 25, 2018: Post a road sign with a number on it that corresponds to which day of the year you were born, from 1 to 365.
For example, I was born on November 5, which is the 309th day of the year (I wasn't born in a leap year). So here's route 309:
What if someone were born on December 31 in a leap year? Your number range doesn't extend that far. :hmmm:
Well, not at any speed below 85 mph, that is. :awesomeface:
County 305 over 400 on Maui (I'm not telling you whether I was born in a leap year):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hawaiihighways.com%2FCO305-over-400-marker-large.jpg&hash=692f93273a6f0a3cc14f1c700ee6c2dce85178d1)
Quote from: oscar on May 25, 2018, 05:07:32 PM
(I'm not telling you whether I was born in a leap year)
You do know your age is visible, right?
Quote from: 1 on May 25, 2018, 05:08:46 PM
Quote from: oscar on May 25, 2018, 05:07:32 PM
(I'm not telling you whether I was born in a leap year)
You do know your age is visible, right?
The birthdate I put in my profile is a fake birthdate, so my display age is only approximate. I'll admit to being an old fart, but not exactly how old.
Quote from: paulthemapguy on May 25, 2018, 04:35:04 PM
May 25, 2018: Post a road sign with a number on it that corresponds to which day of the year you were born, from 1 to 365.
Fortunately, this says nothing about it having to be a route number. The relevance of I-285's exit
48 is unaffected by whether or not it's a leap year. :)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fstreets%2Fflat_shoals.jpg&hash=d82eb3a4bb834f5892743057bd5dd90f58449d8f)
QuoteMay 25, 2018: Post a road sign with a number on it that corresponds to which day of the year you were born, from 1 to 365.
I was born on the 115th day of the year (not a leap year). This photo is in Peterborough, ON:
(https://i.imgur.com/drNKb2Q.jpg)
Here's a useful website to find your birthday's number: https://www.epochconverter.com/days/2018 (https://www.epochconverter.com/days/2018)
May 30, 2018: The runt of the litter challenge. Post a series of route markers where one is oddly smaller than the rest.
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/661/32757256785_e71f8b819c_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RUDvcp)
IL-US54ET (https://flic.kr/p/RUDvcp) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Did we forget the recap yesterday?
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May 30, 2018: The runt of the litter challenge. Post a series of route markers where one is oddly smaller than the rest.
The photo is from 2000 by Shawn DeCasri, and it was still this way as of last month...
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vahighways.com%2Fcutouts%2Fimages%2Fus060-220clif_02.jpg&hash=0debe4aa2214be2baf3fe9e0082c1c7a6e953e46)
Here is one from HB Elkins in 2004. The VA 16 shield was removed but cutouts remained in last GMSV (2008)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vahighways.com%2Fcutouts%2Fimages%2Ftazewell_05.jpg&hash=4f7c935a2742d9a6ee8007e16682e741c75c2920)
Another one that is technically not a second shield but is ridiculous looking. Also from HB in 2004...
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vahighways.com%2Fcutouts%2Fimages%2Fva016taz_04.jpg&hash=991a08217974046925e8430f9c99794387cc672c)
Quote
May 30, 2018: The runt of the litter challenge. Post a series of route markers where one is oddly smaller than the rest.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2092/2343559989_415cd373a5_z_d.jpg)
Walnut Corner, AR
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8221/8315734251_fd545b5639_z_d.jpg)
Neosho, MO
Quote
May 30, 2018: The runt of the litter challenge. Post a series of route markers where one is oddly smaller than the rest.
Bountiful, UT:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4678/26455370338_cb0fb9051e_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GiLFUN)
Quote
May 30, 2018: The runt of the litter challenge. Post a series of route markers where one is oddly smaller than the rest.
Runt I-95 shield on a BGS on I-64 WB approaching I-95
photo 2003 taken from AARoads
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180530/693f369360132a8163b4afada8782592.jpg)
SM-S820L
Quote from: 1 on May 30, 2018, 12:29:05 PM
Did we forget the recap yesterday?
Yes. However, no other Challenge was posted for May 29th, so as per usual procedure:
QuoteMay 29, 2018
:colorful::colorful::colorful: Monthly recap time! :colorful::colorful::colorful:
As usual, May 30th and 31st will have their own Challenges. Also, since this was late in being posted, we'll extend the recap through
June 1st (which will also have its own Challenge).
QuoteMay 12, 2018: State abbreviations that aren't the standard 2-letter postal abbreviation.
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/894/42282391772_65b12f45cb_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/27qmiYG)
Quote from: MCRoads on May 08, 2018, 10:18:00 AM
May 8Th:Post pictures of reversable lanes and signs.
Here's one of several for the reversible "zipper lane" on part of Interstate H-1. This one shows the "Zipmobile" converting one eastbound lane back to the usual two westbound lanes, at the end of the morning rush.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hawaiihighways.com%2Fh1-zipmobile-large.jpg&hash=a91773c317c04a3c6a8575bdd42e6a7daf7f1d5e)
Lots of other zipper lanes out there, including one on I-66 crossing the Potomac River, but I don't have any photos.
Quote from: TBKS1 on May 07, 2018, 12:20:47 AM
Challenge for May 7th: A picture of at least 2 highway shields, where one is divisible by the other. (Excluding 1)
As a side challenge, I wonder what the highest answer will be...
Hawaii has several junctions between 2-digit primary routes and 3-digit secondary routes, with the latter 10x the former. Jim has already posted one. There are two junctions between 2-digit routes and 4-digit children, with the child route number 100 times the parent number. But one of those pairs (HI 56/5600) the 4-digit route is unsigned, and the other (HI 30/3000) the junction opened just last month so I don't have pix of whatever signage is at the junction.
So I'll make do with another 2di/3di example, this one on Maui featuring mismatched route number fonts (310 used to be signed as part of 31, so its sign is much newer):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hawaiihighways.com%2Fjct-HI31-HI310-endHI311-large-101_0625.jpg&hash=57d57222e673f1d53745cd014ce78806789372f0)
May 31, 2018: A big green sign with a route marker, and no text indicating a road name or destination.
For example, the IL-59 sign below.
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/902/28540473318_b754e0083e_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Ku2oob)
IL-I-88X121E (https://flic.kr/p/Ku2oob) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteMay 31, 2018: A big green sign with a route marker, and no text indicating a road name or destination.
Does it have to be an exit? Because if not, here's three of them.
(https://i.imgur.com/ZyEVODU.jpg)
If it does, then here's the MN-13 exit on I-35E.
(https://i.imgur.com/MEaaW5X.jpg)
QuoteMay 31, 2018: A big green sign with a route marker, and no text indicating a road name or destination.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4211/35308572155_d683eec8ab_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VN6Enr)
QuoteMay 31, 2018: A big green sign with a route marker, and no text indicating a road name or destination.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3184/2881778295_b6aea42c85_z_d.jpg)
US 24 near Bonner Springs, KS
QuoteMay 31, 2018: A big green sign with a route marker, and no text indicating a road name or destination.
Some from the Sioux Falls, South Dakota, area from back on June 29, 2001.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20010629%2Fexit396.jpg&hash=50f5f27746f54906bf9027596d0bf3216f352040)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20010629%2Fexit75.jpg&hash=bd930eca56f3e1d3a2426604103e76b09377f7d9)
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May 31, 2018: A big green sign with a route marker, and no text indicating a road name or destination.
This was the first one I thought of:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4065/4306433784_e6083dbb6f_b.jpg)
Original Flickr page (https://www.flickr.com/photos/dougtone/4306433784/)And the second one:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7161/6816543795_a8c76c85dd_b.jpg)
Original Flickr page (https://www.flickr.com/photos/dougtone/6816543795/in/album-72157623248799660/)While looking for the second image, I saw these too. I didn't think of them until seeing them in the album. Do they count?(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3791/11665170804_2d84f8aafc_b.jpg)
Original Flickr page (https://www.flickr.com/photos/dougtone/11665170804/in/album-72157623248799660/)(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7290/11665171724_2cbb527197_b.jpg)
Original Flickr page (https://www.flickr.com/photos/dougtone/11665171724/in/album-72157623248799660/)All of these pictures are from Dougtone's Flickr.
QuoteMay 31, 2018: A big green sign with a route marker, and no text indicating a road name or destination.
Middletown, CT
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4118/35747535796_8a9cb70804_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WsTsY5)
QuoteMay 31, 2018: A big green sign with a route marker, and no text indicating a road name or destination.
The first southbound exit on the freeway portion of GA 400:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fga400s_ga306.jpg&hash=fe2394f738ab8a0fd44b1959cf0868dbfc270737)
And a couple from southbound I-85, first in North Carolina...
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2Froadphotos%2Fnumbers%2Fnc62.jpg&hash=e42889b521b0e5599b56707cd4a62c4bd8f23d93)
...and then in South Carolina:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2Froadphotos%2Fnumbers%2Fsc18.jpg&hash=1977554faa147bdddc6fd26e8138abe1543da76f)
QuoteMay 25, 2018: Post a road sign with a number on it that corresponds to which day of the year you were born, from 1 to 365.
I was born on July 15th, the 196th day of the year. Here's K-196 near El Dorado, KS:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FAxDTRAT.jpg&hash=d24b5a914a497782e28fdd026ec6ea5aa6445c1d)
QuoteMay 31, 2018: A big green sign with a route marker, and no text indicating a road name or destination.
I know it's all one sign, but there's no text for US-69:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FttLD3ni.jpg&hash=b156251029e50350293ba784d0e6e69dc77c910b)
QuoteJune 1, 2018 - Post the first photo you ever posted on the aaroads forum
From 2 years ago, this was my first ever submission, in the Worst of Road Signs thread.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fxdu74Ly.jpg%3F1&hash=8c4acde8185d612af560af5e4f71c8927e9cc670)
Just as a reminder, the monthly recap for May remains open through today, June 1st, due to being posted late. (And I'm pretty sure we have at least one side Challenge still open, but for the life of me I can't remember what the status is...)
Quote from: empirestate on June 01, 2018, 01:05:00 AM
Just as a reminder, the monthly recap for May remains open through today, June 1st, due to being posted late. (And I'm pretty sure we have at least one side Challenge still open, but for the life of me I can't remember what the status is...)
The Rudolph one and the "highest number in each state" one both seem to be dead. You're probably thinking of the alphabetical country challenge.
Quote from: 1 on June 01, 2018, 07:08:51 AM
Quote from: empirestate on June 01, 2018, 01:05:00 AM
Just as a reminder, the monthly recap for May remains open through today, June 1st, due to being posted late. (And I'm pretty sure we have at least one side Challenge still open, but for the life of me I can't remember what the status is...)
The Rudolph one and the "highest number in each state" one both seem to be dead. You're probably thinking of the alphabetical country challenge.
The country one was a whole other thread. (...wasn't it??)
It was the challenge for alphabetical state names on things that are not the state. I think we were somewhere in the N's.
QuoteJune 1, 2018 - Post the first photo you ever posted on the aaroads forum
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm3.static.flickr.com%2F2085%2F2179091182_c12d03c5be.jpg&hash=2c98c1c5c0545d388304885443419b37223eb2cc)
This appears to be the first photo I posted (or the oldest post I can find). I-40 near Coal Hill, AR
Quote from: US71 on June 01, 2018, 12:32:39 PM
QuoteJune 1, 2018 - Post the first photo you ever posted on the aaroads forum
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm3.static.flickr.com%2F2085%2F2179091182_c12d03c5be.jpg&hash=2c98c1c5c0545d388304885443419b37223eb2cc)
This appears to be the first photo I posted (or the oldest post I can find). I-40 near Coal Hill, AR
Why are they signing I-430 one hundred miles away, as opposed to something like Russellville or Conway?
Quote from: 1 on June 01, 2018, 12:40:26 PM
Quote from: US71 on June 01, 2018, 12:32:39 PM
QuoteJune 1, 2018 - Post the first photo you ever posted on the aaroads forum
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This appears to be the first photo I posted (or the oldest post I can find). I-40 near Coal Hill, AR
Why are they signing I-430 one hundred miles away, as opposed to something like Russellville or Conway?
You'd have to ask ARDOT.
QuoteJune 1, 2018 - Post the first photo you ever posted on the aaroads forum
My first photo here was one of two meet photos, from the April 2010 Baltimore meet. This is just the smaller group that went after the meet to a then-under construction exit ramp from WB MD 200 (Inter-County Connector) to NB MD 97 (Georgia Ave.). I'm the one with the hideously pasty legs, definitely needed more sun.
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The first photo of my own that I posted here was this one, at the current north end of the Mountain View Corridor:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4598/39459468691_e3d357a281_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/237U6i6)
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May 8th Challenge: Post pictures of reversible lanes and signs.
These first two photos are off of I-75 Southbound in the southern Atlanta Metro Area, and they showcase the reversible tolled express lanes on this section of I-75. Both of these pictures were taken on I-75 South right near the interchange with I-675 and the beginning of these express lanes:
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(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180602/e97bf37723e43df3bec407be665f6219.png)
This picture is from off of I-75 Northbound in the Kennesaw, GA area (in the northern Atlanta Metro Area), showcasing the reversible tolled express lanes there to the left - this is very close to the northern terminus of these lanes:
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QuoteJune 1, 2018: The first photo you ever posted on the AARoads forum.
This picture, taken in May 2016, of a semi-permanent END sign posted on MN-210 at Jay Cooke Rd, just west of the section that had been destroyed by a flood in 2012 and was still being reconstructed. The road has since been completed and re-opened.
(https://i.imgur.com/vZtyiNL.jpg)
Quote from: 1 on June 01, 2018, 12:40:26 PM
Quote from: US71 on June 01, 2018, 12:32:39 PM
QuoteJune 1, 2018 - Post the first photo you ever posted on the aaroads forum
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This appears to be the first photo I posted (or the oldest post I can find). I-40 near Coal Hill, AR
Why are they signing I-430 one hundred miles away, as opposed to something like Russellville or Conway?
That's interesting. If I personally was the one who decided, I probably would have chosen Conway for that spot, rather than I-430.
May be a dumb question, but where can you find your earliest posts to find the first picture you posted on the forum? I'm currently on a phone, so maybe I'm not seeing it
iPhone
Quote from: bassoon1986 on June 01, 2018, 10:18:15 PM
May be a dumb question, but where can you find your earliest posts to find the first picture you posted on the forum? I'm currently on a phone, so maybe I'm not seeing it
Go to your profile, which has a "Show Posts" link to all the posts you've ever made, from last to first.
QuoteJune 2, 2018: Two locations on the same sign that begin and end with the same letters.
The sign that caused me to think of this challenge, from I-65 NB on May 27:
(https://i.imgur.com/Y1XbWrf.jpg)
Quote from: csw on June 02, 2018, 08:09:07 PM
QuoteJune 2, 2018: Two locations on the same sign that begin and end with the same letters.
Augusta and Atlanta
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4777/39836144165_9927e33c55_c.jpg)
QuoteJune 2, 2018: Two locations on the same sign that begin and end with the same letters.
Waikapu and Wailuku in Hawaii:
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Quote from: csw on June 02, 2018, 08:09:07 PM
June 2, 2018: Two locations on the same sign that begin and end with the same letters.
On the MA-38 sign along I-95
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1489/25949358881_8a283ce159_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Fx4fkk)
IMG_2280 (https://flic.kr/p/Fx4fkk) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Augusta and Atlanta, in GA
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5712/30853970536_0ed99b50be_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/P1sEvf)GA-I-75X227NA (https://flic.kr/p/P1sEvf) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteJune 3, 2018: All four cardinal directions in one photo. Bonus points if they're all on one assembly or sign.
I-43 NB approaching Milwaukee on May 28:
(https://i.imgur.com/2UUqfgI.jpg)
Roundabout interchange just east of Madison on I-39 SB/I-90 EB on June 2:
(https://i.imgur.com/TngtUQM.jpg)
QuoteJune 3, 2018: All four cardinal directions in one photo. Bonus points if they're all on one assembly or sign.
Here are a couple from the I-15/80 concurrency in Salt Lake City. This one was taken on westbound 1300 South:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4724/26008919238_cfe0938583_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FCjvy3)
This is from eastbound SR-201. The missing I-80 shield was eventually put up, but it took a couple years:
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/980/27460463097_61e416ec12_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HQA3Yi)
QuoteJune 3, 2018: All four cardinal directions in one photo. Bonus points if they're all on one assembly or sign.
Cleveland, Mississippi:
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/826/40845646094_72ae31148b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/25eoBxu)
Here's Carrier Circle from Exit 35 on the NY Thruway:
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Credit: East Coast Roads (http://www.eastcoastroads.com/states/ny/nyinter/i90/photogal/page2)
Since the picture is blurry, here's (https://www.google.com/maps/@43.0895654,-76.0896804,3a,37.4y,202.92h,103.84t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sVgqTIzu-d8FYWQUGnU_t4w!2e0!7i13312!8i6656) the sign in Street View.
QuoteJune 3, 2018: All four cardinal directions in one photo. Bonus points if they're all on one assembly or sign.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3269/2823187787_552dd2b331_z_d.jpg)
Near Lawton, OK
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8239/28461067666_99b7191ba4_z_d.jpg)
MO 366 near I-44 in St Louis
QuoteJune 3, 2018: All four cardinal directions in one photo. Bonus points if they're all on one assembly or sign.
I actually did a challenge a while back that was solely the second sentence of this challenge. But that's great to repeat, because I have a picture taken since then that fits those criteria. :)
Interchange of Iowa 5/92, Knoxville, IA.
(https://i.imgur.com/hpHD3mM.jpg)
I literally just posted this in another thread, but this works.
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Quote from: MNHighwayMan on June 03, 2018, 06:07:22 PM
I actually did a challenge a while back that was solely the second sentence of this challenge. But that's great to repeat, because I have a picture taken since then that fits those criteria. :)
I have a much more recent one too!
QuoteJune 3, 2018: All four cardinal directions in one photo. Bonus points if they're all on one assembly or sign.
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/864/41795216242_5815037847_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/26FipEA)
IL-119WT (https://flic.kr/p/26FipEA) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Sign salad in Alabama:
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5518/30091616054_c02cbdfa5e_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MR6p5s)
AL-017-US43SE (https://flic.kr/p/MR6p5s) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
A pair of Ohio longbois:
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5469/29696898093_dbbd46c7c7_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Mfdnbn)
OH-199-US30NS (https://flic.kr/p/Mfdnbn) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteJune 8, 2018: A city/town and a modification of it on the same sign or assembly.
Normally, this would be north/south/east/west, like the photos below, but "X" and "X Heights" also works, as do a few others.
Cross-posted from the city name game.
Quote from: Eth on June 08, 2018, 09:59:50 AM
Eagle Pass, TX → Spencer, NC (previously played for East Spencer)
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Post from 2014 in another thread
Quote from: roadman on January 26, 2018, 11:03:17 AM
Quote from: vdeane on November 22, 2014, 08:48:41 PM
Something I made for Facebook
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Because "Nyack is just So Nyack."
And my own photo:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4016/35775198575_9a249e80c3_c.jpg)
Newbury and Newburyport, adjacent municipalities. I took this photo because the 1s inside the shield are green.
If anyone can post the "White Plains, No White Plains" contradictory sign, I would love to see that.
QuoteJune 8, 2018: A city/town and a modification of it on the same sign or assembly.
Here's a two-fer from Vermont, also recycled from the city name game:
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QuoteJune 8, 2018: A city/town and a modification of it on the same sign or assembly.
I didn't think I had to look any further than my New England trip for this challenge. I was correct.
All the signs look like they have the same state highway marker, but one is from Connecticut and two are from Maine!
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4715/39833899344_119b80bf8d_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23FZ9u1)
IMG_2379 (https://flic.kr/p/23FZ9u1) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1489/25949050981_6490d05869_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Fx2ENH)
IMG_2346 (https://flic.kr/p/Fx2ENH) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5775/30829168035_debe267930_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NYgxzV)
IMG_2025 (https://flic.kr/p/NYgxzV) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
June 9, 2018: Haha it's 6-9 the sex number dude bro man dawg cuz. Post routes that add up to 69, or have a difference of 69 when you subtract them.
20 + 49 = 69
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IN-US20-049EE (https://flic.kr/p/25LKEuw) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
92 - 23 = 69
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IA-023NT (https://flic.kr/p/VKgbdy) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
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June 9, 2018: Haha it's 6-9 the sex number dude bro man dawg cuz. Post routes that add up to 69, or have a difference of 69 when you subtract them.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7107/13407831714_1f5898d2b6_z_d.jpg)
Shreveport, LA
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7308/8905568392_f3dc514917_z_d.jpg)
Tyler, TX
Totally original.
20 + 49 = 69 - Helena-West Helena, Arkansas
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1721/40874673400_f1c1971fc5.jpg)
(https://flic.kr/p/25gXomh)AR-20 TO AR-44 @ US-49 (AR) (https://flic.kr/p/25gXomh) by TheInstrumentalist (https://www.flickr.com/photos/154936453@N06/), on Flickr
Sunday, June 10, 2018: Meta-ramps! Post exit ramps off of exit ramps.
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IL-I-355-I-88E-US34S (https://flic.kr/p/HXUF2H) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
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Sunday, June 10, 2018: Meta-ramps! Post exit ramps off of exit ramps.
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Quote from: paulthemapguy on June 10, 2018, 12:27:47 PM
Sunday, June 10, 2018: Meta-ramps! Post exit ramps off of exit ramps.
Both directions of I-285 from US 78's Exit 2; one of the shields fell off a few years ago and GDOT hasn't gotten around to replacing these signs yet.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2Froadphotos%2Fus78e_i285_ramp.jpg&hash=065b9a6201ee53c3f5c6a60c9b864cd22a75eb00)
I-285 westbound at GA 400:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2Froadphotos%2Fi285w_ga400_ramp.jpg&hash=665db98f33b5b2fade6fa58d3d740662a15a9d52)
and I-285 at I-75:
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Quote from: Eth on June 10, 2018, 12:54:02 PM
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fi285e_i75n_cd.jpg&hash=fdd238f05d71c9cc5b1683f7e83f03e7e3022827)
^ I'm always reminded of the game
Wipeout! when I'm near those ramps.
QuoteSunday, June 10, 2018: Meta-ramps! Post exit ramps off of exit ramps.
Davie Boulevard and Broward Boulevard each get their own dedicated exit ramps from the 2-mile-long I-595 to I-95 North exit:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4391/36221818130_c866b255af_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XbNhzG)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4628/39414304434_db98ddda8a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/233UBx1)
QuoteSunday, June 10, 2018: Meta-ramps! Post exit ramps off of exit ramps.
From the Salt Lake area:
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/975/40410261490_348dd16ef0_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/24yV9So)
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/961/42217668781_d9c4090a8a_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/27jCA64)
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/909/28344916888_565939ab93_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KbK7gA)
Can you start a challenge even though you don't have a photo to kick it off? I want to create this challenge:
June 12, 2018: The ABC River challenge. Post signage for a river whose name starts with A, then post rivers that start with the next successive letter of the alphabet. Creeks, streams, brooks, runs, and other flowing bodies of water are also acceptable.
Quote from: paulthemapguy on June 12, 2018, 11:55:00 AM
Can you start a challenge even though you don't have a photo to kick it off? I want to create this challenge:
June 12, 2018: The ABC River challenge. Post signage for a river whose name starts with A, then post rivers that start with the next successive letter of the alphabet. Creeks, streams, brooks, runs, and other flowing bodies of water are also acceptable.
That would be more suitable for a long-term game than a one-day event. Once you get to Z, reset to A and don't reuse the same stream.
I didn't think it would be appropriate for a long-term challenge, because there is no way we're getting through X, Y, and Z
Quote from: paulthemapguy on June 12, 2018, 11:55:00 AM
June 12, 2018: The ABC River challenge. Post signage for a river whose name starts with A, then post rivers that start with the next successive letter of the alphabet. Creeks, streams, brooks, runs, and other flowing bodies of water are also acceptable.
I'm willing to try it. Here's A. I-10 in Florida. November 23, 2003.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20031123%2Fetz.jpg&hash=bcd26bd8cd84feb56c6398325a82469a8af2ae88)
B for Buttahatchee River near Hamilton, Alabama:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4608/24787786367_3cc4114d79_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DLpTi2)
I was tempted by the Colorado and the Columbia, but I'll take any excuse to get the Clark Fork represented. I-90 in Montana. June 27, 2001.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20010627%2Fclarkfork.jpg&hash=ada0642f5f1e96828ed8e1da641f926b4b88cb74)
Quote from: paulthemapguy on June 12, 2018, 02:52:25 PM
I didn't think it would be appropriate for a long-term challenge, because there is no way we're getting through X, Y, and Z
Still could be a multi-day challenge.
I don't normally take river crossing photos, but I've already dredged up from my 2012 photo archives a G___, an L____, an M____, and an S___.
And also, from 2007, a D___ to continue the chain:
Quote from: paulthemapguy on June 12, 2018, 11:55:00 AM
June 12, 2018: The ABC River challenge. Post signage for a river whose name starts with A, then post rivers that start with the next successive letter of the alphabet. Creeks, streams, brooks, runs, and other flowing bodies of water are also acceptable.
Dangerous River (at the end of a forest road out of Yakutat AK -- the "dangerous" part is icebergs from glaciers upstream):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2Fdangerous-river-bridge-large.jpg&hash=aeaede8e7b9426da9673c97a848ff8ddd90d5532)
Quote from: paulthemapguy on June 12, 2018, 02:52:25 PM
I didn't think it would be appropriate for a long-term challenge, because there is no way we're getting through X, Y, and Z
I don't know about our chances for X and Z, but I have the Yukon River standing by if we get that far.
QuoteJune 13th, 2018: Post sign/road photos with aircraft in the sky.
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5582/30300111010_3fc61a190d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NavZn5)
Quote from: paulthemapguy on June 12, 2018, 11:55:00 AM
Can you start a challenge even though you don't have a photo to kick it off?
Sure; such a Challenge would remain open until someone does post a photo, or the calendar day ends, whichever is later.
Quote from: hbelkins on June 12, 2018, 02:32:34 PM
That would be more suitable for a long-term game than a one-day event. Once you get to Z, reset to A and don't reuse the same stream.
You could make it an open-ended Challenge, as long there's a clear sequence and a predictable ending point (such as the alphabet). I normally prefer not to start a new side Challenge while there are others still open (of which we've got at least one), but that's not a set rule or anything.
Well, it's monthly recap time...I guess...I mean there were only like 3 Challenges this whole month. :-P
Quote from: empirestate on June 28, 2018, 12:33:10 AM
Well, it's monthly recap time...I guess...I mean there were only like 3 Challenges this whole month. :-P
Actually...
June 1, 2018: The first photo you ever posted on the aaroads forum.
June 2, 2018: Two locations on the same sign that begin and end with the same letters.
June 3, 2018: All four cardinal directions in one photo. Bonus points if they're all on one assembly or sign.
June 8, 2018: A city/town and a modification of it on the same sign or assembly.
June 9, 2018: Haha it's 6-9 the sex number dude bro man dawg cuz. Post routes that add up to 69, or have a difference of 69 when you subtract them.
June 10, 2018: Meta-ramps! Post exit ramps off of exit ramps.
June 12, 2018: The ABC River challenge. Post signage for a river whose name starts with A, then post rivers that start with the next successive letter of the alphabet. Creeks, streams, brooks, runs, and other flowing bodies of water are also acceptable. (Next letter up is the letter
E.)
June 13, 2018: Sign/road photos with aircraft in the sky.
June 27, 2018: Post a picture/pictures you took on June 27, whether this year or any previous years.
And because I can, here's a challenge for June 27:
QuoteJune 27, 2018: Post a picture/pictures you took on June 27, whether this year or any previous years.
Taken in Indianola, Iowa, on that date in 2018. What's missing here?
(https://i.imgur.com/Ud0lJpY.jpg)
QuoteJune 27, 2018: Post a picture/pictures you took on June 27, whether this year or any previous years.
OK, here's an 18-year-old June 27 photo, taken in 2000 on the San Bernardino Freeway.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20000627%2Fi10sb.jpg&hash=ad240b302a157b62e4abf3e0354377b34e72a119)
And here's some eastern Iowa on June 27 only 5 years ago. Taken on US 6 West and Iowa 28 South.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20130627%2Fcrf58historicus6.jpg&hash=384cfc7874a75669b554b81b82d84828d756333d)
QuoteJune 27, 2018: Post a picture/pictures you took on June 27, whether this year or any previous years.
It's the 28th now, but I wanted to contribute even though it doesn't count.
I took a whole boatload of sign photos on June 27 of 2016, mostly between Columbus, OH and Fort Wayne, IN on the way home from Ohio's capital city.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7333/27868693712_b68c2711fc_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JsEkHb)
OH-187NTS (https://flic.kr/p/JsEkHb) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7337/27357566254_56a5ca08d4_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HFuFjN)
OH-004-029N (https://flic.kr/p/HFuFjN) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7371/27672806900_04e1eac3b3_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Jamnom)
IN-I-469B (https://flic.kr/p/Jamnom) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
And now for a new challenge:
QuoteJune 28, 2018: Post photos of the start of a state highway that leads to nowhere. Post a state highway marker that sits along the alignment of a state highway that starts at another US, Interstate, or state highway, and dead ends without intersecting any other such highways.
Ohio 319 starts at Ohio 118 and dead ends off to the west without intersecting any other highways
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7389/27892777721_17ec179687_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JuMM3H)
OH-319-118WR (https://flic.kr/p/JuMM3H) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Illinois 155 starts at Illinois 3 and dead ends. This is an end marker, which counts since it's along IL-155's alignment:
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8020/28907642371_3479b02254_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/L3tdX6)
IL-155-WT (https://flic.kr/p/L3tdX6) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
The western segment of CA-169 counts, as it dead ends shortly to the east, even though CA-169 exists on a separate segment to the east. I imagine a bunch of rural stubs in the mountain west would work great with this challenge.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4512/37579545386_756b499e2a_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ZfLZAj)
CA-169WT (https://flic.kr/p/ZfLZAj) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote from: paulthemapguy on June 28, 2018, 09:25:11 AM
QuoteJune 27, 2018: Post a picture/pictures you took on June 27, whether this year or any previous years.
It's the 28th now, but I wanted to contribute even though it doesn't count.
It does count, because under the monthly recap, all June Challenges would be open through the end of the month.
QuoteAnd now for a new challenge:
Well, typically the monthly recap would itself be the Challenge for June 28th, although I didn't expressly state that this time since I figured the thread was pretty much deceased... :-P
Two photos for one challenge:
QuoteJune 3, 2018: All four cardinal directions in one photo. Bonus points if they're all on one assembly or sign.
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1767/28201010497_e09ce76750_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JY2xUV)
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1769/28200206577_467b444a7c_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JXXqWe)
And one photo for two challenges:
QuoteJune 2, 2018: Two locations on the same sign that begin and end with the same letters.
QuoteJune 8, 2018: A city/town and a modification of it on the same sign or assembly.
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1786/29198102388_386e59858b_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Lu8UAq)
Quote from: Jim on June 28, 2018, 08:31:04 AM
And here's some eastern Iowa on June 27 only 5 years ago. Taken on US 6 West and Iowa 28 South.
Slight correction: that'd be Iowa
38. ;-)
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on June 28, 2018, 01:05:20 AM
Quote from: empirestate on June 28, 2018, 12:33:10 AM
Well, it's monthly recap time...I guess...I mean there were only like 3 Challenges this whole month. :-P
Actually...
June 1, 2018: The first photo you ever posted on the aaroads forum.
June 2, 2018: Two locations on the same sign that begin and end with the same letters.
June 3, 2018: All four cardinal directions in one photo. Bonus points if they're all on one assembly or sign.
June 8, 2018: A city/town and a modification of it on the same sign or assembly.
June 9, 2018: Haha it's 6-9 the sex number dude bro man dawg cuz. Post routes that add up to 69, or have a difference of 69 when you subtract them.
June 10, 2018: Meta-ramps! Post exit ramps off of exit ramps.
June 12, 2018: The ABC River challenge. Post signage for a river whose name starts with A, then post rivers that start with the next successive letter of the alphabet. Creeks, streams, brooks, runs, and other flowing bodies of water are also acceptable. (Next letter up is the letter E.)
June 13, 2018: Sign/road photos with aircraft in the sky.
June 27, 2018: Post a picture/pictures you took on June 27, whether this year or any previous years.
9 is much better than 3! :biggrin: :thumbsup:
Hopefully this next month (July) will be even more fruitful. I do have three different challenge ideas in my head currently that I may post within the month. I do still have faith in this thread, and I don't think it's over just yet! :D :nod:
QuoteJune 8, 2018: A city/town and a modification of it on the same sign or assembly.
BodoiMaine Turnpike
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4298/35089952804_b78ebec94d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VsMbsh)
QuoteJune 27, 2018: Post a picture/pictures you took on June 27, whether this year or any previous years.
Not many from that day...this old US 9 sign in Yonkers:
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/287/31641521166_7c4716fc59_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Qd44So)
QuoteJune 13, 2018: Sign/road photos with aircraft in the sky.
I-410 ramps from US 281 in San Antonio:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1786/42214903685_eeb1f0a733_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/27joq7Z)
Challenge for July 1, 2018: the oldest item in your photo collection. NOT necessarily the oldest photo you have the taken, but the oldest road related item you have photographed.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1781/42108550095_9534c42269_z_d.jpg)
Ozark Trail marker, Tulia, Texas built circa 1913
Assuming road-related items only (no coins):
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/944/41305580534_9b78771eca_c.jpg)
MA 108 southbound nearing its end; the road in the background is MA 110 despite the paddle sign.
Quote from: 1 on July 01, 2018, 11:24:55 AM
Assuming road-related items only (no coins):
Well, yes.
QuoteJuly 1, 2018: the oldest item in your photo collection. NOT necessarily the oldest photo you have the taken, but the oldest road related item you have photographed.
I have no way to know the actual age of almost any of the things in my photos, so I'll just guess that this warning sign on Route 100 in Whitingham is among the oldest road signs in my collection. Picture is from June 25, 2016.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20160625%2Flumberoperation.jpg&hash=607db7b79c25ca12607a96503c97d9d9e1d251ba)
QuoteJuly 1, 2018: The oldest item in your photo collection. NOT necessarily the oldest photo you have the taken, but the oldest road related item you have photographed.
Original-design Minnesota state highway markers from the late 1920s/early 1930s. Not in the wild though–in the safe confines of my residence. :)
(https://i.imgur.com/wZSXAzR.jpg)
QuoteJuly 2, 2018: TO two or more roads.
Clarification: If it says
TO two things, but they are both the same road, it still counts.
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1767/29268933598_dd6b2374fe_c.jpg)
Taken two days ago. Haverhill, MA.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4413/36316738040_32e7317d4e_c.jpg)
If this sign was correct, it would not qualify for this challenge. 4 and 16 begin together. Portsmouth, NH.
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/944/42025839571_5322d71045_c.jpg)
Lowell, MA. "
TO (495){3}" is a very common sign assembly in Lowell, but most of them aren't unisigns. The Lowell Connector is never mentioned by name on surface roads.
QuoteJuly 2, 2018: TO two or more roads.
Here's a triple formerly located in St. Louis. August 8, 1999.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F19990808%2Fi44-55-70.jpg&hash=ce05436e9475fa3ac22224d6035e99124f902827)
QuoteJuly 2, 2018: TO two or more roads.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8543/8602551159_1e10c91729_z_d.jpg)
Biloxi, MS
QuoteJuly 2, 2018: TO two or more roads.
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/915/42351132274_07c03954f8_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/27wqC8L)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4232/35141973792_7862ae30a3_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VxnNtS)
QuoteJuly 2, 2018: TO two or more roads.
Three examples, all from southbound I-85 in North Carolina:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2Froadphotos%2Fi85s_exit131_nc.jpg&hash=71c8a0dbaecd883ef93b0d8ab9af7dc12072c9f5)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2Froadphotos%2Fi85s_exit122_nc.jpg&hash=a1bd401f9c432fe34085ed34ce3f29acd50098a4)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2Froadphotos%2Fcities%2Frockwell.jpg&hash=05149ccf4bed708df8a317291c5eecdf5712db52)
QuoteJuly 2, 2018: TO two or more roads.
These (and TO I-235) signs are littered all over Des Moines.
(https://i.imgur.com/fNThUTt.jpg)
QuoteJuly 2, 2018: TO two or more roads.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7296/27338993453_29230e23bd_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HDRuh6)
IN-039-US35NN (https://flic.kr/p/HDRuh6) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
And these two were taken yesterday:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1801/43141730171_ffc43c188d_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/28JhDkZ)
WI-794NTEW (https://flic.kr/p/28JhDkZ) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1821/28272169757_7e66d8555e_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/K5jg5H)
WI-I-794X1FNA (https://flic.kr/p/K5jg5H) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteJuly 2, 2018: TO two or more roads.
Posted outside Tallahassee Regional Airport:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7572/15641643868_a1ec90209b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/pQcvLY)
QuoteJuly 2, 2018: TO two or more roads.
Brattleboro, Vermont. February 2, 2002.
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US 275 west of Omaha, Nebraska. August 21, 2017.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20170821%2Fne28blinkus6us275ne92.jpg&hash=06ee713c85c1830dcb788f042606e06b787b2ff9)
Hinmans Corners, New York. October 21, 2017.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20171021%2Feastny12asouthny12toi88toi81.jpg&hash=12af2f78c9f7ca26069c0bb2ceb5a614dd716727)
QuoteJuly 2, 2018: TO two or more roads.
Pine St. at 4th St. coming from the Arch in St. Louis, MO. May 16, 2017
(https://i.imgur.com/7gzHTIl.jpg)
QuoteJuly 2, 2018: TO two or more roads.
TO US 24 and IL 29 in East Peoria, IL:
(https://i.imgur.com/Te7VjUt.jpg)
TO KY 121 and KY 286 in Wickliffe, KY:
(https://i.imgur.com/SaZuWRK.jpg)
QuoteJuly 4, 2018: Post a road sign containing the name of a signer of the U.S. Declaration of Independence (list here) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Signing_of_the_United_States_Declaration_of_Independence#List_of_signers). Each can be used once (but we'll need two "Adams" for Samuel and John). Bonus points if you can find one referring to a place/street likely named after the signer.
I'll start with the signer with the most recognizable signature, John Hancock. Taken on US 20 entering Hancock, Massachusetts. September 30, 2007.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20070930%2Fhancock.jpg&hash=f370cece21f82825155bc34b3cbab658146a7906)
QuoteJuly 4, 2018: Post a road sign containing the name of a signer of the U.S. Declaration of Independence (list here) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Signing_of_the_United_States_Declaration_of_Independence#List_of_signers). Each can be used once (but we'll need two "Adams" for Samuel and John). Bonus points if you can find one referring to a place/street likely named after the signer.
I just posted this to the Traffic Signal thread, but it works for this challenge too. Jefferson Way in Indianola, IA, so named because it was once part of the Jefferson Highway, which was named for Thomas Jefferson.
(https://i.imgur.com/sR8jPme.jpg)
Edited to change the picture to a cropped version that makes the sign easier to read.
QuoteJuly 4, 2018: Post a road sign containing the name of a signer of the U.S. Declaration of Independence
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NUTS! Beat by 30 seconds :(
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5715/23352514651_2aa7ba9bf6_z_d.jpg)
Trying again: Star City, AR Franklin St at Jefferson
QuoteJuly 4, 2018: Post a road sign containing the name of a signer of the U.S. Declaration of Independence (list here) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Signing_of_the_United_States_Declaration_of_Independence#List_of_signers). Each can be used once (but we'll need two "Adams" for Samuel and John). Bonus points if you can find one referring to a place/street likely named after the signer.
Oliver Wolcott, from Connecticut. Taken on I-65 NB in Jasper Co., IN.
(https://i.imgur.com/X8XzyiS.jpg)
Quote from: Jim on July 04, 2018, 09:27:05 AM
QuoteJuly 4, 2018: Post a road sign containing the name of a signer of the U.S. Declaration of Independence (list here) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Signing_of_the_United_States_Declaration_of_Independence#List_of_signers). Each can be used once (but we'll need two "Adams" for Samuel and John). Bonus points if you can find one referring to a place/street likely named after the signer.
This one is for Samuel Huntington. Sign is in Charleston, WV
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QuoteJuly 4, 2018: Post a road sign containing the name of a signer of the U.S. Declaration of Independence (list here) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Signing_of_the_United_States_Declaration_of_Independence#List_of_signers). Each can be used once (but we'll need two "Adams" for Samuel and John). Bonus points if you can find one referring to a place/street likely named after the signer.
Here's Harrison Blvd in Ogden. For Benjamin Harrison, although the road is named for William Henry Harrison, the 9th president.
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/923/28201218087_f676d91026_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JY3BC4)
QuoteJuly 4, 2018: Post a road sign containing the name of a signer of the U.S. Declaration of Independence (list here) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Signing_of_the_United_States_Declaration_of_Independence#List_of_signers). Each can be used once (but we'll need two "Adams" for Samuel and John). Bonus points if you can find one referring to a place/street likely named after the signer.
Wytheville, VA, named after George Wythe. July 11, 2008.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20080711%2Ftoi77exit2miles.jpg&hash=ac0d0488f3e1a72741989568707e3cc4d1a1ef81)
Quote from: US 89 on July 04, 2018, 11:26:55 AM
Here's Harrison Blvd in Ogden. For Benjamin Harrison, although the road is named for William Henry Harrison, the 9th president.
Who was a son of Benjamin Harrison V :)
Quote from: bassoon1986 on July 04, 2018, 10:37:01 AM
Quote from: Jim on July 04, 2018, 09:27:05 AM
QuoteJuly 4, 2018: Post a road sign containing the name of a signer of the U.S. Declaration of Independence (list here) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Signing_of_the_United_States_Declaration_of_Independence#List_of_signers). Each can be used once (but we'll need two "Adams" for Samuel and John). Bonus points if you can find one referring to a place/street likely named after the signer.
This one is for Samuel Huntington. Sign is in Charleston, WV
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I thought Huntington, WV, was named after a railroad magnate named Huntington.
Quote from: hbelkins on July 04, 2018, 02:10:05 PM
I thought Huntington, WV, was named after a railroad magnate named Huntington.
"This one is for Samuel Huntington" was referring to the signer of the Declaration of Independence, not to the origin of the city's name. They don't have to be the same person to qualify for the challenge.
QuoteJuly 4, 2018: Post a road sign containing the name of a signer of the U.S. Declaration of Independence (list here) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Signing_of_the_United_States_Declaration_of_Independence#List_of_signers). Each can be used once (but we'll need two "Adams" for Samuel and John). Bonus points if you can find one referring to a place/street likely named after the signer.
Georgia's three signers all have counties in the northeastern part of metro Atlanta named after them.
Lyman
Hall:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2Froadphotos%2Fhall_county.jpg&hash=f92e68984184cb7213d6b78d55795a0ec9a7aa30)
George
Walton:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2Froadphotos%2Fwalton_county.jpg&hash=073733590c9cf7f16584b088de0ad484d88d5ea2)
The third is, of course, Button Gwinnett, but it appears my photo collection lacks anything named for either him or his namesake county.
Quote from: Eth on July 04, 2018, 03:55:08 PM
QuoteJuly 4, 2018: Post a road sign containing the name of a signer of the U.S. Declaration of Independence (list here) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Signing_of_the_United_States_Declaration_of_Independence#List_of_signers). Each can be used once (but we'll need two "Adams" for Samuel and John). Bonus points if you can find one referring to a place/street likely named after the signer.
Georgia's three signers all have counties in the northeastern part of metro Atlanta named after them.
Lyman Hall: ...
George Walton: ...
The third is, of course, Button Gwinnett, but it appears my photo collection lacks anything named for either him or his namesake county.
Best I have for Gwinnett is this street in Savannah. February 16, 2012.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20120216%2Fexit165.jpg&hash=e73e7456c72ccefe8ffb3b31d1b177ec2d06d339)
QuoteJuly 5th, 2018: BGS with a blank spot or overlay for a future interstate or future interstate portion
The new portion of I-95 that has yet to open in NJ and PA.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4299/35992571626_1c20a3c09e_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WQxkzL)
QuoteJuly 5th, 2018: BGS with a blank spot or overlay for a future interstate or future interstate portion
A recently taken one qualifies here for me. A green box placeholder for I-86 on I-84 in New York. May 9, 2018.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20180509%2Fexit4w.jpg&hash=efc331e57308fe68346867d0c8a6b87083641d20)
Of course the strange thing about this is that a couple miles back, the I-86 was not covered:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20180509%2Fexits4ew.jpg&hash=43504cdd3766f929c585aebf43ab2bcda2866ccf)
QuoteJuly 6, 2018: Words that are homographs.
Pictures must be road-related, obviously.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4774/40086397814_7c97de1d2d_c.jpg)
"Entrance" can be pronounced two different ways: accent on the first syllable (which has the definition that the sign means), and accent on the second syllable (verb with an entirely different definition).
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4423/36746729136_5b15d9b495_c.jpg)
Reading, MA (and every other place named Reading) is pronounced differently from the standard dictionary definition (as in reading a book).
Other languages count, e.g. French "est" (which can mean either "east" or "is", and both meanings are pronounced differently).
QuoteJuly 11, 2018: US routes that run concurrently with two different state routes of the same number.
For instance, US 278 shares pavement with GA 6 (photo by me, February 24, 2018):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2Froadphotos%2Fus278_ga6_w.jpg&hash=534aa6e7ab90b03a7172f5e67812b75865a06b41)
and also with MS 6 (photo by
jbnv, taken from the Take-it-Yourself Route Number Challenge thread):
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1805/29378204788_25eaa84c95_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LL3YLd)
Mississippi 6 (https://flic.kr/p/LL3YLd) by Jay Bienvenu (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bienvenunet/), on Flickr
QuoteJuly 12, 2018: Destination signs on at-grade highway junctions where all the destinations on the sign are in the same direction. Bonus points if they're all straight ahead.
This is northbound US-69 at US-65, where they intersect several miles south of Indianola, Iowa.
(https://i.imgur.com/CWt8WyA.jpg)
Same junction but from NB US-65, as it turns right onto US-69.
(https://i.imgur.com/Y8bsobv.jpg)
QuoteJuly 12, 2018: Destination signs on at-grade highway junctions where all the destinations on the sign are in the same direction. Bonus points if they're all straight ahead.
This is northbound US 13 at VA 175 on the Eastern Shore. Photo by Froggie jan 2002
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fvahighways.com%2Fva-ends%2Fva100%2Fva175_wt.jpg&hash=6932258bdd44d82df9cfdb5fb9f72b96a619363d)
After making the turn I got this assembly in April 2007...
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Quote from: MNHighwayMan on July 12, 2018, 07:29:07 AM
July 12, 2018: Destination signs on at-grade highway junctions where all the destinations on the sign are in the same direction. Bonus points if they're all straight ahead.
145 miles is a long way away
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4496/37628374431_1ea1ee2d89_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Zk6fLp)
IMG_1322 (https://flic.kr/p/Zk6fLp) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Medford, OR
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4507/37369220470_5c73405063_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/YWc2jE)
OR-US199-238E (https://flic.kr/p/YWc2jE) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteJuly 14, 2018:Signs with a bird perched on them.
A red-winged blackbird (I think) hanging out on a WIS 81 shield somewhere in Lafayette County, Wisconsin:
(https://i.imgur.com/H5Fhft3.jpg)
QuoteJuly 14, 2018:Signs with a bird perched on them.
Assuming "a bird" can also mean "many birds", I offer this from I-890 in Rotterdam, New York. December 3, 2015.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20151203%2Fexit1a.jpg&hash=bb484e79559e1a94a273263a035ce31caaef634a)
QuoteJuly 14, 2018: Signs with a bird perched on them.
I'm going to assume the same thing as Jim. The sign is on NB US-69 approaching I-35/80 near Des Moines. My finger is in the bottom left corner. :-D
(https://i.imgur.com/iev0w8b.jpg)
Since it's been a week since anyone has posted, let's see if I can get this moving again
QuoteJuly 21, 2018: Old signs, New signs
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3074/2640111357_aebd087c69_z_d.jpg)
From 2006, an OK 112 "meatcleaver" with an OK 9A "bullet" shield
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3172/2503456217_a174b325b7_z_d.jpg)
I-40 at Conway, Arkansas circa 2008
QuoteJuly 21, 2018: Old signs, New signs
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/835/41496719630_f305240fdb_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/26dVx2h)
The 24 shield is probably 20 years older than the 25 shield.
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/915/42351132274_07c03954f8_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/27wqC8L)
The 204 is a newer spec (early 2000s) but both interstate shields and the 79 probably date back to the 1970s or 80s. That traffic signal in the background is new as well, replaced maybe a year ago. Also note the yellow poles; they're not common in Utah, limited mostly to older signs in the Ogden area (like these).
Here's one:
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/845/43501623452_ac681b699d_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/29h6c5y)I-40 at I-440 New Old Raleigh Sign (https://flic.kr/p/29h6c5y) by Brent White (https://www.flickr.com/photos/135313474@N03/), on Flickr
The overhead is a newer version of the sign sitting on the ground (old one circa 2010, new one circa 2018)
Quote from: US 89 on July 21, 2018, 10:05:33 AM
July 21, 2018: Old signs, New signs
Looks to me like one of these I-280 shields is older than the other.
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5506/30392450865_0e1c122d85_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NiFfMx)
110 IA-22 (https://flic.kr/p/NiFfMx) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote from: paulthemapguy on July 21, 2018, 01:43:25 PM
Quote from: US 89 on July 21, 2018, 10:05:33 AM
July 21, 2018: Old signs, New signs
Very old I-20 sign with a newer one in the background on the mast arm.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180721/d859dd6e195fa670272411b24ca673c7.jpg)
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QuoteJuly 21, 2018: Old signs, New signs
Does this count?
(https://i.imgur.com/3nD2JTo.jpg)
QuoteJuly 22, 2018: Signs with 3 or more background colors.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4784/40714340211_53b330d8b9_c.jpg)
QuoteJuly 22, 2018: Signs with 3 or more background colors.
I-96 Jeffries Freeway reconstruction in 2014 (with bonus inappropriate use of negative-contrast Clearview font):
(https://i.imgur.com/Zt2OKwa.jpg)
QuoteJuly 22, 2018: Signs with 3 or more background colors.
This was a surprisingly difficult challenge. Here's one on UT 248 westbound, just past the US 40 junction.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4652/40125733402_f6e63dc010_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/248LSzG)
I-15 north, Salt Lake City:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4769/25972000168_fb84ef0cba_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Fz4hNm)
Exit 6 from I-215 east:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4608/25732615278_78df591ca0_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FcUo1E)
QuoteJuly 22, 2018: Signs with 3 or more background colors.
You could even say this one has four if you include the LEFT tab:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2Froadphotos%2F20170326_120602.jpg&hash=65d6ff4c8c93983f98441ec7fc45d88dff2e8db4)
QuoteJuly 22, 2018: Signs with 3 or more background colors.
Southbound I-95:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4757/26500658678_4c8b6d1ed7_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GnLNyf)
A four-some on I-40 approaching Memphis:
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5499/30578450652_02d2dcae3d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NA7y3q)
QuoteJuly 22, 2018: Signs with 3 or more background colors.
(https://i.imgur.com/hbi52KN.jpg)
QuoteJuly 22, 2018: Signs with 3 or more background colors.
They're not all on one panel, but assuming this whole thing constitutes a "sign", here's one from Illinois with pastel colors. June 8, 2001.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20010608%2Fpastels.jpg&hash=74bdd1b4343e807caeb92c3da1b5915fe3a47e78)
QuoteJuly 22, 2018: Signs with 3 or more background colors.
Eastbound on the Jane Addams Tollway:
(https://i.imgur.com/GYdX4yT.jpg)
QuoteJuly 22, 2018: Signs with 3 or more background colors.
On I-95 in Connecticut.
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1503/25744260870_acc5e3576d_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FdW4QJ)
IMG_2047 (https://flic.kr/p/FdW4QJ) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteJuly 22, 2018: Signs with 3 or more background colors.
Warrensville Heights, OH:
(https://i.imgur.com/L1Ng2CT.jpg)
Rapid City, SD:
(https://i.imgur.com/kHidZEp.jpg)
Does a temporary roadwork overlay count? I-94 in Roseville, MI this year:
(https://i.imgur.com/PSoeJP9.jpg)
QuoteJuly 22, 2018: Signs with 3 or more background colors.
Google Street View (https://goo.gl/maps/FksdxEyziVC2), so it doesn't count for the game, but it is another example.
Quote from: ErmineNotyours on July 25, 2018, 10:25:56 AM
QuoteJuly 22, 2018: Signs with 3 or more background colors.
Google Street View (https://goo.gl/maps/FksdxEyziVC2), so it doesn't count for the game, but it is another example.
Street View submissions are acceptable, as long as they appear inline (not as a link).
EDIT: However, submissions made on the 25th for the Challenge of the 23rd are not. ;-)
QuoteJuly 22, 2018: Signs with 3 or more background colors.
Another belated entry, on an exit from I-80 in western Iowa.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FNeolaIA-DSC_8697.jpg&hash=562685f653fda3219680ca5e29f6d60d58bc44a8)
Quote from: empirestate on July 25, 2018, 10:39:34 AM
Quote from: ErmineNotyours on July 25, 2018, 10:25:56 AM
QuoteJuly 22, 2018: Signs with 3 or more background colors.
Google Street View (https://goo.gl/maps/FksdxEyziVC2), so it doesn't count for the game, but it is another example.
Street View submissions are acceptable, as long as they appear inline (not as a link).
EDIT: However, submissions made on the 25th for the Challenge of the 23rd are not. ;-)
Might have to make them Weekly Challenges, at this rate.
QuoteJuly 27th: Exit straight ahead (not including turn-off-to-stay-on configurations).
(https://i.imgur.com/i5EYoUv.jpg)
I'll say this one counts even though the arrows on the signs at the exit point don't match the road configuration or the advance APL.
(https://i.imgur.com/osExtvv.jpg)
QuoteJuly 27th: Exit straight ahead (not including turn-off-to-stay-on configurations).
Three metro Atlanta examples illustrated with old-style diagrammatics:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2Froadphotos%2Fi85n_ga316.jpg&hash=70cf089be7e72bafd4bb467e7e8122e218496f9c)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fi575s_ga20_w.jpg&hash=32a354acee85b37d9bd3993e0c91505133735236)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fi285s_i20e.jpg&hash=af191ccd334a0692031bec2388e18564a0a68f62)
QuoteJuly 28th, 2018: Route numbers divisible by 100.
IL 100 in Alton:
(https://i.imgur.com/cMVlnHu.jpg)
WIS 100 near Milwaukee:
(https://i.imgur.com/0InZvPY.jpg)
Quote from: csw on July 28, 2018, 12:16:53 PM
July 28th, 2018: Route numbers divisible by 100.
All of mine are coming from Ohio. Here are state routes 300, 500, and 600.
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8132/29698690084_34284e3eb6_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MfnxSL)
OH-300-US20WJ (https://flic.kr/p/MfnxSL) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1516/24830979783_0fe6ab4e99_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DQegc6)
OH-500-613NW (https://flic.kr/p/DQegc6) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5814/30293898326_da807d930f_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/N9Y9xQ)
OH-600-US20WR (https://flic.kr/p/N9Y9xQ) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote from: csw on July 28, 2018, 12:16:53 PM
July 28th, 2018: Route numbers divisible by 100.
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(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3157/3018195556_a3a8043b06_z_d.jpg)
QuoteJuly 28, 2018: Route numbers divisible by 100.
MN-100
(https://i.imgur.com/lHzhCvx.jpg)
MN-200
(https://i.imgur.com/RjCOdlz.jpg)
QuoteJuly 28, 2018: Route numbers divisible by 100.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2Froadphotos%2Fi85n_ga400.jpg&hash=72955cf75def2c54055e40ef0c667f32755058df)
QuoteJuly 28, 2018: Route numbers divisible by 100.
I'll go with the higher ones in my collection.
Virginia Secondary 900 from US 301. July 17, 2010.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20100717%2Fva900.jpg&hash=737b3603ec2468b708c8ecfaee0442159c3909f7)
Texas Farm-to-Market 800 from I-2. November 4, 2017.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20171104%2Fexit171.jpg&hash=2f8a40f7f62dc7bff182fdf39a65f25aefcc5116)
North Carolina 700 from US 29. January 2, 2010.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20100102%2Fnc700eden.jpg&hash=d52dd5c0ee4e6aac43ac2f64d0cef9513f938333)
LA 1200 with Clearview digits. I-49 north in Boyce, LA.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180728/3144dba43d305e1880e02f01a881285b.jpg)
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QuoteJuly 28, 2018: Route numbers divisible by 100.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4776/39836143665_a15c17217c_c.jpg)
QuoteJuly 28, 2018: Route numbers divisible by 100.
HI 200 on the Big Island:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hawaiihighways.com%2Fnew-HI200-jct-sign-on-n%26%23039%3Bbound-HI190_DSC0997.jpg&hash=b3f240e250355c70b5303edefd859c0a7ce87e53)
HI 2000 also on the Big Island:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hawaiihighways.com%2Fjct-HI11-HI2000-101_4686.jpg&hash=b27fbd31923e43b66b88420397177d2420ddcda2)
HI 3000 on Maui:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hawaiihighways.com%2FToHI3000-at-jct-HI30-HokiokioPl-DSC_2365.jpg&hash=ac06dd61127ff631dee5feffa8e459c9b65ac19d)
There are three more signed HI xx00 routes.
QuoteJuly 28, 2018: Route numbers divisible by 100.
Rounding out Ohio with 700 and 800:
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/936/42739967485_a2a2c47bf9_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/287Mvi8)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4738/39458112111_983e25dccd_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/237M92M)
LA 1000:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4201/33992095604_f41f54a6a4_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TMLnKS)
QuoteJuly 28, 2018: Route numbers divisible by 100.
(https://i.imgur.com/3iVyWi2.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Z1otiGq.jpg)
QuoteJuly 28th, 2018: Route numbers divisible by 100.
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/925/43307208381_d7be37b20f_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/28YULfz)
Quote from: US71 on July 28, 2018, 01:10:53 PM
QuoteJuly 28th, 2018: Route numbers divisible by 100.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4721/26418349828_8cb67d76ef_z_d.jpg)
When was this picture taken?
Do we have enough challenges for a recap?
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on July 29, 2018, 07:50:22 AM
Quote from: US71 on July 28, 2018, 01:10:53 PM
QuoteJuly 28th, 2018: Route numbers divisible by 100.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4721/26418349828_8cb67d76ef_z_d.jpg)
When was this picture taken?
Last August
July 29th, 2018: Unique Business Routes
Post your rare business routes, or non-conforming signs. Let me see some of those US routes in Texas with "business" in the shield and not on a banner. Not every state has business state routes. Share what you got!
I have the rare FM business route. Humble, TX north of Houston
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Quote from: bassoon1986 on July 29, 2018, 11:17:07 AM
July 29th, 2018: Unique Business Routes
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2370/2528979852_53d9d9cc9c_z_d.jpg)
Hugo, OK
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/840/42356862914_2bcb5fdce6_z_d.jpg)
Marlin, TX
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4697/38498852740_f5cc8b02eb_z_d.jpg)
Wilmar,MN
Officially decommissioned, but a few signs remain
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4112/5081397536_0d0fd7632e_z_d.jpg)
West Seneca, OK
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2164/2151176242_c7cbabb2c9_z_d.jpg)
Poplar Bluff, MO
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7512/29485779893_6dee182e57_z_d.jpg)
Retro 60's/70's style Business US 71 at Fort Smith, AR
QuoteJuly 29th, 2018: Unique Business Routes
East of Wasilla, this isn't a true business route, but the cool sign (posted by Alaska DOT, so it's "official") makes me wish it were.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FAK3-business-loop-sign-OMV_0022.jpg&hash=15a5b6319128efa0dc904dd984ad573642c8e16f)
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July 29th, 2018: Unique Business Routes
Post your rare business routes, or non-conforming signs. Let me see some of those US routes in Texas with "business" in the shield and not on a banner. Not every state has business state routes. Share what you got!
Georgia also likes to put "BUSINESS" inside the shield. We also like to abbreviate it. Sometimes we'll do both at the same time, as with this example in Buchanan:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2016%2Fus27bus.jpg&hash=f2c382ff20a405bf81d48a492c92d1b96eefffb6)
We're also one of those states with business state routes. Sometimes we even prefer to use them instead of business US routes. The old route of US 278/GA 6 through Dallas, for instance, is only GA 6 Business, not both:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2Froadphotos%2Fnumbers%2Fga6bus.jpg&hash=abb0d699a556d26d62c3a0d816a3a17b1d6b0d41)
And, finally, in North Carolina, here's a BL I-85 shield that's missing the "LOOP":
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2Froadphotos%2Fcities%2Fsalisbury.jpg&hash=1b3257fe435f693acd0e5d31fdd7cc2284a2b1fe)
Flemingsburg used to be full of these business route signs.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.millenniumhwy.net%2Finterestingsigns%2Fky%2Ffleming1.jpg&hash=d2a1fad78fa1be617810fa07dff863bc0ad58a3a)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.millenniumhwy.net%2Finterestingsigns%2Fky%2Ffleming2.jpg&hash=e0d2fdf159a8a1dfc2c7af400a06e2232c072410)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.millenniumhwy.net%2Finterestingsigns%2Fky%2Ffleming3.jpg&hash=30b44fd6cbe156456d16dc6ed1ec1120c911ff1e)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.millenniumhwy.net%2Finterestingsigns%2Fky%2Ffleming4.jpg&hash=127d770110b48c42564be8b009d61bf2620ccf12)
Kentucky uses a "nnX" designation internally on its business routes. Most times, they get signed with the "Business" banner. Other times, someone reads the route designations and takes them literally when they're making signs.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.millenniumhwy.net%2Finterestingsigns%2Fky%2FJct31EXfrom31Esouth.jpg&hash=35aa2689348fa9d200939f5a6c4fde11f28e00f1)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.millenniumhwy.net%2Finterestingsigns%2Fky%2FUS31EXfromUS31Esouth.jpg&hash=277ca935eeca3dbe955c3d31d1ba2d54c7f1e5d7)
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/978/41079835155_70cbefcb7e_n.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/25A5TMV)2018 Tennessee US 11 clinching trip Day 2 - 070 (https://flic.kr/p/25A5TMV) by H.B. Elkins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hbelkins/), on Flickr
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/831/41079834715_da05e8fa03_n.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/25A5TEk)2018 Tennessee US 11 clinching trip Day 2 - 071 (https://flic.kr/p/25A5TEk) by H.B. Elkins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hbelkins/), on Flickr
Ohio uses these on occasion
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.millenniumhwy.net%2Finterestingsigns%2Foh%2FBusinessLoopUS23.jpg&hash=7d18ca6490123b0040b037dbe9ffa4712f381d4a)
Some Maryland examples
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7186/14134663213_777d73b3d6_n.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nx2QVT)2014 Hampton Roads-Delmarva Trip Day 3 - 166 (https://flic.kr/p/nx2QVT) by H.B. Elkins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hbelkins/), on Flickr
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7321/13927896247_e9aa87cd97_n.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ndL7jc)2014 Hampton Roads-Delmarva Trip Day 3 - 129 (https://flic.kr/p/ndL7jc) by H.B. Elkins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hbelkins/), on Flickr
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5151/14114598275_a064724ffa_n.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nvg1jF)2014 Hampton Roads-Delmarva Trip Day 3 - 159 (https://flic.kr/p/nvg1jF) by H.B. Elkins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hbelkins/), on Flickr
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2929/14091438456_5f61397bf8_n.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ntdiHs)2014 Hampton Roads-Delmarva Trip Day 3 - 164 (https://flic.kr/p/ntdiHs) by H.B. Elkins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hbelkins/), on Flickr
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July 29th, 2018: Unique Business Routes
Post your rare business routes, or non-conforming signs. Let me see some of those US routes in Texas with "business" in the shield and not on a banner. Not every state has business state routes. Share what you got!
Not the greatest picture, but here it is. US 84 Business in Snyder, TX:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1803/29434591808_d17fa56420_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LR2YEd)
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July 29th, 2018: Unique Business Routes
Post your rare business routes, or non-conforming signs. Let me see some of those US routes in Texas with "business" in the shield and not on a banner. Not every state has business state routes. Share what you got!
Wyoming likes to make sure that you know you're on a business route:
(https://i.imgur.com/PDTcR3m.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/HYaL5aA.jpg)
QuoteJuly 29th, 2018: Unique Business Routes
Found these last week in Minnesota, are they found elsewhere?
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/835/43610327292_33fc55a47b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/29rGjWG)
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/860/43610186352_f838932fb4_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/29rFB3G)
Business US 250 in New Philadelphia, Ohio:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7674/16630213573_351624b0e6_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rkyc7e)
Quote from: formulanone on July 29, 2018, 05:07:28 PM
QuoteJuly 29th, 2018: Unique Business Routes
Found these last week in Minnesota, are they found elsewhere?
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/835/43610327292_33fc55a47b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/29rGjWG)
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/860/43610186352_f838932fb4_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/29rFB3G)
The Bus. US-169 there is a very new addition, first marked either late last year or earlier this year. I think it's the only one in Minnesota so far, except for Bus. US-2 (which is a state road, unlike Bus. 169) in East Grand Forks, but that is signed with regular US Route markers and the Business banner. Bus. MN-371 (which
is a state highway) with the green markers has been around since the Brainerd bypass of MN-371 opened in 2000, and is the only one in the state. Business MN-23 in Willmar was (with that designation) always a city street, and as US71 said, I'm not so sure it's marked much or at all anymore.
QuoteJuly 29th, 2018: Unique Business Routes
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Azle, TX. I-44 gets extended from Wichita Falls to Fort Worth, and I-344 goes from I-44 to I-20 as an outer beltway... no, it's just a shield error.
QuoteJuly 30, 2018: Ugly detour route markers/signage.
Most of the time, companies contracted out to make temporary route signage do a good job. Sometimes, however, they don't. In Bagley, MN, where a project is currently going on at the US-2/MN-92 junction, the company that put up the detour signage did not. Here's three examples from that one. There was more, but I didn't stop to photograph all of them.
(https://i.imgur.com/8mxtLbx.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/CtKMxBR.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/53cmY7r.jpg)
QuoteJuly 30, 2018: Ugly detour route markers/signage.
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OK 100 looks like OK 188 near Gore, Oklahoma
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3058/5733900548_0cfec91922_z_d.jpg)
Different size fonts for US 65 and US 60 at Springfield, MO
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3219/2283115760_16ef5758bd_o_d.jpg)
The "infamous" Flippin Business at Flippin, AR
QuoteJuly 30, 2018: Ugly detour route markers/signage.
I-15 Exit 315 northbound, North Salt Lake UT:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4768/39849868472_a204691e9d_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23HoZxN)
Where to begin. Wrong font, too-small font, off-center signs...
It would almost be a crime to let this thread die.
QuoteAugust 8, 2018: Street names that are also puns.
Let me illustrate with this road work sign on MN-6, approaching Emily. (Short Drive)
(https://i.imgur.com/OJRqnyW.jpg)
(Now one can go with the pun and say the whole sign means "A Short Drive to Cemetery Road" but that's not what this challenge is after.)
Here's another example, with Line Drive, which is a city street that links SW 2nd and 3rd Sts to the municipal ball park, here in Des Moines.
(https://i.imgur.com/vOip2Ib.jpg)
QuoteAugust 8, 2018: Street names that are also puns.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3035/2625924623_aef8f49260_z_d.jpg)
Harrisonville, Missouri: Clearwater Dr leads to the local water filtration plane (clear water).
Quote from: US71 on August 08, 2018, 07:14:51 PM
QuoteAugust 8, 2018: Street names that are also puns.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3035/2625924623_aef8f49260_z_d.jpg)
Harrisonville, Missouri: Clearwater Dr leads to the local water filtration plane (clear water).
The only think missing from the photo is the intersection of State Secondary P and EE.
QuoteAugust 11, 2018: Two or more detours marked along the same route.
This is on the "ramp" (can ramps have turn lanes?) from NB I-35W to WB MN-62. Taken July 15, 2018.
(https://i.imgur.com/ZOxoOy3.jpg)
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on August 08, 2018, 04:14:44 PM
It would almost be a crime to let this thread die.
I agree. I had intentions to post several challenges that were (and still are) on my mind within the month of July, but I did not get the chance to do it yet as of now. I will try to get these things up soon, so that we have some more new challenges. I am a huge fan of this thread and have been with it since the get-go, so I, too, would hate to see it die. I do apologize for having some of these new challenges I thought up still not posted yet.
QuoteAugust 16, 2018: Signs for places (cities, towns/townships, counties, or even states) named after geographic features, and the picture includes the thing the place is named after.
Sounds kind of complicated, so I'll give this example: This is the sign on WB US-2 for Cass Lake, MN, a city named after Cass Lake. In the background is–you guessed it–the actual lake, Cass Lake. The place name need not contain the feature type, e.g. a picture of a welcome sign for the state of Ohio would fit the challenge if it had the Ohio River in the background.
(https://i.imgur.com/1LgUygR.jpg)
One of these days I'll find something that will get more than one or two (if any) responses. :)
QuoteAugust 19, 2018: Route markers posted on both sides of a 2+ lane carriageway.
JCT MN-371 markers on both sides of EB US-2 in Cass Lake.
(https://i.imgur.com/YJVjR7w.jpg)
QuoteAugust 19, 2018: Route markers posted on both sides of a 2+ lane carriageway.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4112/4969417496_076fdd6de9_z_d.jpg)
AR 324 east of Ola, AR
also counts as an error
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4153/5081561726_68f0605d90_d.jpg) (https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4027/5080967085_f124f7139b_d.jpg)
Too much traffic to get both in one shot, along US 71 north of Greenwood, AR
August 20, 2018: Photos with 4-section 3M signal heads (the directionally-focused ones)
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1891/43240460075_b9ca3364eb_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/28T1EiH)
IMG_5157 (https://flic.kr/p/28T1EiH) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote from: adventurernumber1 on August 15, 2018, 06:14:29 PM
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on August 08, 2018, 04:14:44 PM
It would almost be a crime to let this thread die.
I agree. I had intentions to post several challenges that were (and still are) on my mind within the month of July, but I did not get the chance to do it yet as of now. I will try to get these things up soon, so that we have some more new challenges. I am a huge fan of this thread and have been with it since the get-go, so I, too, would hate to see it die. I do apologize for having some of these new challenges I thought up still not posted yet.
IMO a thread begins to die if there have been no responses in about 2 months. While it is difficult to think of a new challenge every day, we are no where near the death point of this thread.
Carry on!
I don't see this going far, but let's see what happens.
QuoteChallenge for August 26, 2018: Roadside monuments
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1781/42108550095_9534c42269_z_d.jpg)
Ozark Trail obelisk at Tulia, Texas
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1899/43561486234_7e7b2cd436_z_d.jpg)
Indian Meridian monument Langston, OK
QuoteChallenge for August 26, 2018: Roadside monuments
I think this is the idea. Mile 0 of the Alaska Highway in Dawson Creek. June 11, 2001.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20010611%2Fmile0-all.jpg&hash=f58eb769a684e853513b2aea764bbb500e431e4d)
QuoteAugust 26, 2018: Roadside monuments
Here's a little Lincoln Highway monument in Salt Lake City, on 2100 South at (I think) Highland.
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1796/30165816878_4ea15219e1_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MXDGp1)
According to the Lincoln Highway Association's map, this wasn't the original Lincoln Highway, but rather a later generation or auxiliary route. At various times, 2100 South served as US 40, Alternate US 40, and SR 201, before being removed from the state route system in the late 60s/early 70s.
QuoteAugust 26, 2018: Roadside monuments
Connells Prairie Battle Historical Marker. Sitting in the middle of a three-way road interchange. GSV (https://goo.gl/maps/FYYajoAmq8y)
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1862/42476133390_9bb99776a6_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/27HthBq)Connells Prairie Battle Historical Marker (https://flic.kr/p/27HthBq) by Arthur Allen (https://www.flickr.com/photos/116988743@N07/), on Flickr
QuoteAugust 26, 2018: Roadside monuments
Texas has a bit of a monument for those entering from New Mexico on I-10. May 23, 2004.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20040523%2Ftexas.jpg&hash=426b346cf4ba5cd286b1c07490f09fe6adfcd505)
QuoteAugust 26, 2018: Roadside monuments
Quote from: Jim on August 26, 2018, 10:52:09 AM
I think this is the idea. Mile 0 of the Alaska Highway in Dawson Creek. June 11, 2001.
Here's the mile 1422 monument at the other end of the Alaska Highway, in Delta Junction AK.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2Fdelta-jct-marker-2001.jpg&hash=61e9308b4073023a2fe742787c70490488ad74d9)
QuoteSeptember 9, 2018: Pictures containing a water tower.
Allenton, WI, from SB I-41:
(https://i.imgur.com/ZK8q5p9.jpg)
Johnsburg, IL, from NB IL-31:
(https://i.imgur.com/DKuVyoA.jpg)
QuoteSeptember 9, 2018: Pictures containing a water tower.
On the ramp from southbound M-39 to southbound M-10 in Southfield MI. The tower is that for the former Northland Mall. Not sure if the tower is still there.
(https://i.imgur.com/ZK1Lt7e.jpg)
Photo taken in Novi MI in October 2006 during a sign replacement project.
(https://i.imgur.com/geiPuHo.jpg)
QuoteSeptember 9, 2018: Pictures containing a water tower.
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3942/32095519803_399f853903_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QUaVR6)
OH-350-123ER (https://flic.kr/p/QUaVR6) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Paris, IL
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4326/35583078080_6785e233f6_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Wdmzqd)
IL-016ET (https://flic.kr/p/Wdmzqd) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteSeptember 9, 2018: Pictures containing a water tower.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1861/44569724521_a33e46b815_z_d.jpg)
Leaning water tower of Groom, Texas along I-40 at old US 66
West Branch, Michigan:
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5807/22184328261_949a578d21_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/zNmtUi)
Florence, Kentucky on I-71/75:
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2938/14310084956_94a13f0d77_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nNwVGG)
Pine Apple, Alabama:
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5584/30993804156_f5328ffe45_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PdPmaJ)
QuoteSeptember 9, 2018: Pictures containing a water tower.
Freeport, MN from I-94
(https://i.imgur.com/SuY5Ntc.jpg)
I was wondering if anyone had the Florence Y'all tower.
QuoteSeptember 9, 2018: Pictures containing a water tower.
If we're supposed to have road signs in the picture, it's hard for me to search on this, but I did find this one around Williamsport, Pennsylvania. May 26, 2002.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fpitt-20020524-27%2FP5260029-800.JPG&hash=aebe166366e023e682b652f559d2b8709758ebd3)
QuoteSeptember 9, 2018: Pictures containing a water tower.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fwater.jpg&hash=f6f7279327366095bd94b3ce9d4cc1ee885cd7ae)
US 30 Merrillville, IN
QuoteSeptember 9, 2018: Pictures containing a water tower.
From I-40 in Hillsborough, NC:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2Froadphotos%2Fwatertower.jpg&hash=5a2076d514aeb487538e9aa5d22bede5c0f81e66)
QuoteSeptember 9, 2018: Pictures containing a water tower.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180910/839014edc13384779da3c6401da8a79c.png)
This is looking at US 29/GA 316 Eastbound just west of Statham, Georgia. You can see the water tower in the distance right next to the cell tower.
September 10, 2018: Road photos containing a flag (or depiction thereof) of the state where the photo was taken.
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1853/43648740095_d7e2d9fa73_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/29v6cJp)
bladeSH (https://flic.kr/p/29v6cJp) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote from: paulthemapguy on September 10, 2018, 09:58:54 AM
September 10, 2018: Road photos containing a flag (or depiction thereof) of the state where the photo was taken.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2641/4145866348_235cc044d6_z_d.jpg)
Does a gas sign painted to look like a flag count? ;)
This has probably been done before, but...
QuoteSeptember 11, 2018: Photos containing only palindromic route numbers.
IN 121 and IN 44 in Connersville:
(https://i.imgur.com/SsfjejA.jpg)
IL 101 and IL 99 in rural Schuyler Co.:
(https://i.imgur.com/qTmYr4Z.jpg)
AZ 202 and AZ 101 near Gilbert:
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5325/30300043820_42dbcccbfc_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NavDoC)
MA 141 and US 202 on I-91:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1813/29105112897_d9b094ae10_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LkVj4k)
M-55 at M-33 near West Branch:
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5629/21269661763_fa21576352_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ypwzqg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2495/4235838562_a243f9c6ce_z_d.jpg)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7147/6766408233_00fbec166f_z_d.jpg)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3032/2296468055_d61241b83b_z_d.jpg)
On a technicality
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3429/3979840215_42e9191125_z_d.jpg)
QuoteSeptember 11, 2018: Photos containing only palindromic route numbers.
CA 232 and US 101 in Oxnard:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1686/26548453905_887a376494_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GrZLpT)
QuoteSeptember 11, 2018: Photos containing only palindromic route numbers.
I-70 west of Green River,
UT(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/918/28434582837_0c11bd4941_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KjEEQe)
I-80 east of Green River,
WY (bonus points for the palindrome exit number)
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1840/43127863795_91491ac28c_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/28H4zmx)
US 40 in Vernal, UT
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1771/42224800600_b6a53f5d89_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/27kg98s)
QuoteSeptember 11, 2018: Photos containing only palindromic route numbers.
Here's a three-pack from south Florida.
FL 818 from I-95:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2Froadphotos%2Fnumbers%2Ffl818.jpg&hash=a37bbce754f03623adf8fcd299f0a5f148ac3a70)
Rare use of Series B on a Florida route marker for FL 848 in Dania Beach:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2Froadphotos%2Fnumbers%2Ffl848.jpg&hash=e334eb857720b05457d76d99f87058d33a804bd5)
FL 909 in North Miami Beach:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2Froadphotos%2Fnumbers%2Ffl909.jpg&hash=febb7ed1f2641e201f9a7d90bdf17d348e42f00f)
QuoteSeptember 11, 2018: Photos containing only palindromic route numbers.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4178/34342145611_4b50bc1a6f_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UjGtqP)
UT-US191-313S (https://flic.kr/p/UjGtqP) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7287/28102832722_5d4cfdf2eb_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JPmn5E)
IL-I-474-ARPTRDN (https://flic.kr/p/JPmn5E) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5326/30619873902_57ee8a6af0_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NDLRJo)
OH-707-US33D (https://flic.kr/p/NDLRJo) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteSeptember 11, 2018: Photos containing only palindromic route numbers.
New York 7. April 24, 2006.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20060424%2Fny7i787ny787.jpg&hash=c828ca3be7307d154667c100cb4cb82be70e8df0)
QuoteSeptember 11, 2018: Photos containing only palindromic route numbers.
(https://i.imgur.com/M14BZZl.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/nhbbdwp.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/UzYoXwf.jpg)
Quote from: US71 on September 11, 2018, 11:45:40 AM
On a technicality
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3429/3979840215_42e9191125_z_d.jpg)
Doubling down on that technicality:
(https://i.imgur.com/jd494tF.jpg)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1874/43743251784_3fcb7a75e6_z.jpg)
QuoteSeptember 11, 2018: Photos containing only palindromic route numbers.
Right outside my work in Kent:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1883/43930205514_ee0d146cb5_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/29VXMAs)SR 181 shield, Kent, WA (https://flic.kr/p/29VXMAs) by Arthur Allen (https://www.flickr.com/photos/116988743@N07/), on Flickr
QuoteSeptember 14, 2018: BGSs with the same route number and exit number.
Exit 25 for SR 25 on I-74 EB near Waynetown, IN:
(https://i.imgur.com/3yoXDQG.jpg)
Exit 37 of I-465 takes you to SR 37 NB (and I-69) on the NE side of Indy:
(https://i.imgur.com/ZRNAizE.jpg)
Quote from: csw on September 14, 2018, 08:00:23 AM
September 14, 2018: BGSs with the same route number and exit number.
Exits 47 and 59 on I-90 in Illinois lead to the corresponding Illinois state route.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4533/37973166785_f3fe2903c5_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ZRypwa)
IL-I-90X59W (https://flic.kr/p/ZRypwa) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4550/37973092125_5248c9aef6_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ZRy2jV)
IL-I-90X52W (https://flic.kr/p/ZRy2jV) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteSeptember 14, 2018: BGSs with the same route number and exit number.
Hopefully this is close enough. Taken on I-80 EB in Vallejo:
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1861/42815351650_8679d5c17a_z.jpg)
I'm gonna dust off this thread so I can post a picture of roads with a rainbow in the background. I'm interested to see if other people have road photos with rainbows in the background. Post yours up too!
(October 11, 2018: Road photos with a rainbow)
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1862/44453995521_a4a2014a86_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2aJfm7D)
OH-BL33-278S (https://flic.kr/p/2aJfm7D) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
(I don't anticipate that people will complain too much at this point if more than 24 hours go by before someone replies to this, since this thread is basically dead. Maybe we can expand this thread to a weekly photo challenge instead?)
Quote from: paulthemapguy on October 11, 2018, 10:15:49 AM
(October 11, 2018: Road photos with a rainbow)
Here's three in Florida...
US 90 in Tallahassee:
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8020/29171352536_fff0cfaaec_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LrLNN5)
US 27 in Lake Harbor:
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8885/29636604495_a93b4e8a1d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/M9TkZz)
Boggy Creek and US 192 from the air in Kissimmee:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4798/25804437207_6f9c8611be_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FjfuaM)
Thread resurrection, part 3:
QuoteNovember 17, 2018: The Longest U.S. Route in a state.
US 231 just north of I-74 near Crawfordsville, IN:
(https://i.imgur.com/OCKirHx.jpg)
US 45 in Norris City, IL:
(https://i.imgur.com/3fAtYh2.jpg)
US 61 north of US 24 in northeastern MO:
(https://i.imgur.com/kIPfv2g.jpg)
QuoteNovember 17, 2018: The Longest U.S. Route in a state.
In Arkansas, US 71.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7022/6686390759_ea5f96106c_z_d.jpg)
US 67 would be runner-up
QuoteNovember 17, 2018: The Longest U.S. Route in a state.
US 6 in PA
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fus6pa.jpg&hash=1fb24a31425dc9d205ed8c3f8c9de5f9b4e83d64)
QuoteNovember 17, 2018: The Longest U.S. Route in a state.
In California, US 101 (at over 800 miles in CA, among the longest US routes in any state, though US 83 in Texas has it beat):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FRengstorffAve-MountainViewCA-DSC_2330.jpg&hash=e9b612829342f5a93adca72139d419308eb5a21a)
QuoteNovember 17, 2018: The Longest U.S. Route in a state.
US 95 in Idaho:
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/967/41428233485_15487d2bfc_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/267SwtF)
US 160 in Colorado:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4620/39574018422_13133b52ee_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23i2bWs)
US 89 in Utah:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4702/39446801354_ae11d55be0_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/236MaJJ)
US 90 in Louisiana
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181117/459cc32834a00eda791a771cb0b9da4f.jpg)
iPhone
QuoteNovember 17, 2018: The Longest U.S. Route in a state.
US 64 in North Carolina:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2Froadphotos%2Fnumbers%2Fus64.jpg&hash=4170687457ef40765f89786f3f972272d0b2cfdc)
US 76 in South Carolina:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2Froadphotos%2Fnumbers%2Fus76.jpg&hash=15916c0382a59d96d45228703a860c53a8dc6cf1)
US 23 in Georgia:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2Froadphotos%2Fnumbers%2Fus23_2.jpg&hash=24fc848a82bb60892771508534835e59e4452fdf)
QuoteNovember 17, 2018: The Longest U.S. Route in a state.
US-59 in Minnesota (~427 miles). This one's just north of the I-90 interchange near Worthington.
(https://i.imgur.com/ixw5p3l.jpg)
US-30 in Iowa (~331 miles). This one's just east of Le Grand at the Marshall/Tama county line.
(https://i.imgur.com/kpgrPPE.jpg)
QuoteNovember 17, 2018: The Longest U.S. Route in a state.
US 98 in Florida:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4525/37693351315_9843257734_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ZqQh8v)
US 31 in Alabama:
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/707/33042423130_748b0950bf_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SkR4dw)
US 70 in Tennessee:
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8562/30234580335_91c32f8b7d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/N4J8nR)
QuoteNovember 17, 2018: The Longest U.S. Route in a state.
I know it's a day later, but this seems appropriate for an ongoing challenge until we get them all.
New Mexico's longest is US 85, but that's entirely concurrent with I-10 and I-25 and not signed in the state. Of the ones that are signed, US 70 is the winner at over 450 miles.
Taken from I-25 (and hidden US 85), November 8, 2003.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20031108%2Fexit6-2.jpg&hash=e821eaad1e57e2b235ab468db79e2ef9eefcd0b9)
Quote from: Jim on November 18, 2018, 10:44:54 AM
QuoteNovember 17, 2018: The Longest U.S. Route in a state.
I know it's a day later, but this seems appropriate for an ongoing challenge until we get them all.
In Illinois, it's US45.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4297/35972416055_ebc78e0a0c_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WNL32V)
IL-US45-141N (https://flic.kr/p/WNL32V) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
In Wisconsin, it's US12
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1506/25907320775_63beb208f5_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FtkMSp)
WI-US12-078D (https://flic.kr/p/FtkMSp) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteNovember 17, 2018: The Longest U.S. Route in a state.
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1831/43893407171_35eed81656_c.jpg)
US 20 in Massachusetts
Quote from: Jim on November 18, 2018, 10:44:54 AM
QuoteNovember 17, 2018: The Longest U.S. Route in a state.
I know it's a day later, but this seems appropriate for an ongoing challenge until we get them all.
Both the longest (US 1) and second-longest (US 2) in Maine:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2Fjct-us1-us2-large.jpg&hash=41303ce512d0c8e0654947bbcac96e4f0bf8b97f)
Quote from: paulthemapguy on October 11, 2018, 10:15:49 AM
(October 11, 2018: Road photos with a rainbow)
I missed the revival of this thread while I was out in Las Vegas, so this is late. But this is my favorite road/rainbow photo, of the Rex Bridge on Alaska's Parks Highway. The rainbow was disappearing as I was setting up my tripod, so I was lucky to get the glimpse I did.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2Fparks-bridge%2Brainbow.jpg&hash=cd6f86f7797d830a72ac8ecbc658ef74e78b4e8e)
Quote from: Jim on November 18, 2018, 10:44:54 AM
QuoteNovember 17, 2018: The Longest U.S. Route in a state.
I know it's a day later, but this seems appropriate for an ongoing challenge until we get them all.
Here are a few more:
US5 in Vermont, with the next route I'm about to post:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1670/25922075732_b8a9424558_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FuDq1d)
IMG_2698 (https://flic.kr/p/FuDq1d) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
US2 in Montana, with the next route I'm about to post:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1798/43119016045_0641d8681e_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/28Ghee8)
243 US2 (https://flic.kr/p/28Ghee8) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
US 191 in Arizona! Funny how this worked out...I didn't plan this at all.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4172/33629293914_5a0f8c99c3_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TeGVsj)
AZ-US191-264EW (https://flic.kr/p/TeGVsj) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteNovember 17, 2018: The Longest U.S. Route in a state.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8015/7676735048_cdda0d84b6_z_d.jpg)
In Oklahoma: US 412
One of the many photos I have of US-63, as it's the longest in Arkansas at about 391 miles or so.
(https://vgy.me/cBKXPS.png)
For Virginia:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4742/28080504059_d7884055e9_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JMnVxH)2017 Delaware trip Day 1 - 029 (https://flic.kr/p/JMnVxH) by H.B. Elkins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hbelkins/), on Flickr
Kentucky:
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/904/41240267274_6f7f7e071b_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/25Qg9EW)2018 South- and West-Central KY Day 2 - 072 (https://flic.kr/p/25Qg9EW) by H.B. Elkins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hbelkins/), on Flickr
I can get us two more:
US 30 in Oregon
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/951/41607331034_8335c83bdb_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/26oGrWs)
US 12 in Washington
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/978/28456937368_f5c340b8ff_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KmDf4b)
Quote from: US71 on November 18, 2018, 01:37:23 PM
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In Oklahoma: US 412
Oklahoma's longest is 64, not 412.
The last two I have are US 20 in New York..:
(https://i.imgur.com/5EqdHz4.jpg)
..and US 62 in Ohio:
(https://i.imgur.com/Vit9VW1.jpg)
both conveniently exiting with State Route 7.
By my count, we're missing:
Nevada
Wyoming
North Dakota
South Dakota
Texas
Nebraska
Mississippi
Michigan
Arkansas (both pictures posted weren't the longest, which is US 62)
West Virginia
Maryland
Delaware
Connecticut
Rhode Island
New Hampshire
Here's US 18 in South Dakota, which looks to beat out US 14 by about 10 miles. This is (obviously) along its concurrency with I-29. July 19, 2003.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20030719%2Fi29us18.jpg&hash=855447230fd2c6fd1fa360d7a07417a439938e88)
And US 52 in North Dakota, which narrowly beats out US 2. And this is (obviously) along its concurrency with I-94. July 13, 2003.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20030713%2Fi94us52.jpg&hash=dec825f7749ea0eeab6f966dbb17515027490dea)
I'm guessing US 1 is the longest US Route in Connecticut, so here's one near Stony Creek:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4776/40953731641_cc0a269ae5_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/25oWzBp)
At 299 miles, US 61 is the longest in Mississippi:
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5506/30665282893_85b3ed729e_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NHMAf2)
The information on Wikipedia is missing a bunch of routes, but what's there shows US 19 beating out US 33 by one mile. No mileage for US 119 or US 219, though, and I suspect one or both of them could be in the running.
In Michigan, it's US-23 at just a skosh over 362 miles. (US-31 places second at just over 356.5 miles.)
(https://i.imgur.com/Y7uj4ay.jpg)
Quote from: formulanone on November 18, 2018, 04:34:40 PM
I'm guessing US 1 is the longest US Route in Connecticut, so here's one near Stony Creek:
TM's data has US 1 at just under 2 miles longer than US 6 in CT.
For anyone unsure what's longest, a system-specific and region-specific page TM page like the following can get you this information:
http://travelmapping.net/user/system.php?units=miles&u=terescoj&sys=usaus&rg=CT (http://travelmapping.net/user/system.php?units=miles&u=terescoj&sys=usaus&rg=CT)
Change the URL to another state or select a different state in the dropdown at the top.
Quote from: Jim on November 18, 2018, 10:44:54 AM
QuoteNovember 17, 2018: The Longest U.S. Route in a state.
I know it's a day later, but this seems appropriate for an ongoing challenge until we get them all.
Quote from: csw on November 18, 2018, 03:24:57 PM
By my count, we're missing:
Nevada
Wyoming
North Dakota
South Dakota
Texas
Nebraska
Mississippi
Michigan
Arkansas (both pictures posted weren't the longest, which is US 62)
West Virginia
Maryland
Delaware
Connecticut
Rhode Island
New Hampshire
I can pick up a couple more:
US16 in Wyoming
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1858/43417026024_51df1c4f18_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/299BBdd)
271 I-25 (https://flic.kr/p/299BBdd) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
US3 in New Hampshire
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1598/25000132281_97bfa210a0_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/E6bdkt)
146 US3 (https://flic.kr/p/E6bdkt) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
US19 in West Virginia
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5710/30300951202_791022299f_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NaAi89)
WV-041-US19D (https://flic.kr/p/NaAi89) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Now we are down to:
Nevada
Texas
Nebraska
Arkansas (should be US 62)
Maryland
Delaware
Rhode Island
I'll take us to Columbus, Nebraska, for that state's winner: US 30. Eclipse Day, 2017.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20170821%2Fnorthus81eastus30.jpg&hash=ede3ab4c5e9d152ab3d2a01435d9312e115da730)
Sorry to post twice in a row, but I have a minute to take care of a few more.
Nevada's longest is US 95. Here it is on its concurrency with US 50 in Fallon. November 16, 2007.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20071116%2Feastus50northus95.jpg&hash=05cbe85fae93942ef7eee36b8b65a680e5f307c6)
US 83 travels over 900 miles in Texas. Here it is right near its southern end in Brownsville. November 5, 2017.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20171105%2Fus77us83i69e.jpg&hash=5ff7df0111506579be4b02c67e67fad861402f37)
US 83 is long even for Texas. It's not as hard to be the longest in Delaware. US 13 claims that at just over 100 miles. Taken March 13, 2001.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20010313%2Fus13us9.jpg&hash=c5707982ddabe74b66bcbb93f41ff2bf1cefc986)
Travel Mapping lists US 119, not US 19, as West Virginia's longest route (261 vs. 241).
So here's US 119, with a bonus "CR 10" error.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.millenniumhwy.net%2Fsigngoofs%2Fwv%2Flogan.jpg&hash=4a6a370a414a7c697f9b274eef975c4e8aea0e00)
Arkansas' winner is US 63.
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8360/8314488041_31bf2ca983_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/dEHVC6)2001 Missouri-Arkansas trip - 192 (https://flic.kr/p/dEHVC6) by H.B. Elkins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hbelkins/), on Flickr
We're down to just Maryland and Rhode Island, so I'll go ahead and start a new challenge, and anyone who has the last two can post them at their leisure.
QuoteNovember 19, 2018: Unusual/nonstandard "EXIT" signs.
Exit to Quincy, IL, and I-172 from I-72:
(https://i.imgur.com/HZSH4CX.jpg)
It's not Exit 52, it's the exit from US 41 to US 52 in Benton Co., IN:
(https://i.imgur.com/TEe64MP.jpg)
QuoteNovember 19, 2018: Unusual/nonstandard "EXIT" signs.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2649/4093664649_31b9ffb8d8_z_d.jpg)
Newcastle, OK with the route shields in the exit sign
Might as well wrap up the US highways mini game.
Here's Rhode Island and US 1. Taken in Providence, April 23, 2005.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20050423%2Fus1us44.jpg&hash=eb4c9f053d35d6bf3a4be1ec9607996fcaf4a700)
And here's Maryland's winner, US 40, where it crosses I-81. December 26, 2010.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20101226%2Fexit6b.jpg&hash=6d013039a67fe9cff3a7e15e4d5571b6b6491262)
Quote from: csw on November 19, 2018, 12:49:47 PM
We're down to just Maryland and Rhode Island, so I'll go ahead and start a new challenge, and anyone who has the last two can post them at their leisure.
I can finish us off.
Maryland, US 40
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.millenniumhwy.net%2Fhome_to_national_meet%2Fhome_to_national_meet-Images%2F152.jpg&hash=931cf10b0950d60affe8d28f876195d6af19fccd)
Rhode Island, US 1
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5283/5346572092_6070d11cca_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/99szBs)PICT0675 (https://flic.kr/p/99szBs) by H.B. Elkins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hbelkins/), on Flickr
One for the loooong weekend - November 22, 2018: Post Thanksgiving-related signage. (Thanksgiving dinner, family arguments, football...) Since leftovers are typical this time of year, make it tomorrow's challenge, too.
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1930/44161440045_da273097cb_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ahoVyH)
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7298/27663810586_48fc61857a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/J9yg6u)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4679/24060143497_bf3df90017_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/CE7wqi)
Quote
One for the loooong weekend - November 22, 2018: Post Thanksgiving-related signage. (Thanksgiving dinner, family arguments, football...) Since leftovers are typical this time of year, make it tomorrow's challenge, too.
I'll offer some states that are thankful for people that leave them.
Oregon on I-84 East. August 1, 1999.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F19990801%2Fleavingoregon.jpg&hash=7e4acfe3f06b2be4b6202a74a6e6d7cfd6c521f9)
Ohio on I-70. January 23, 2004.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20040123%2Fleavingohio.jpg&hash=5fddeed84dbe848ce823f08a7ace6e9aa007ed8a)
Florida on I-95. July 7, 2017.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20170707%2Ftyfvflorida.jpg&hash=427707116f1681fa8d47af9364a37c61c8e59115)
This challenge inspired by Max Rockatansky's post here (https://www.aaroads.com/forum/index.php?topic=24005.0). :)
QuoteNovember 27, 2018: Road pictures taken in foggy conditions.
I have a few, but they're all of the same route at the same time, so here's the best one. MN-74 north of Elba, on a foggy August morning in 2011.
(https://i.imgur.com/FEP5ryg.jpg)
QuoteNovember 27, 2018: Road pictures taken in foggy conditions.
Somewhere on GA 136 just south of Amicalola Falls, just past lunchtime on February 12, 2017:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2Froadphotos%2F20170212_131032.jpg&hash=3326836f89f5a1463c2d30a24e8be16a032231a0)
QuoteNovember 27, 2018: Road pictures taken in foggy conditions.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4890/45349685184_644d4179b5_z_d.jpg)
The fog was just beginning to dissipate when I snapped this along the National Road (Alternate US 40) near Grantsville, MD.
SR 204 near Tollgate, OR taken in June 2011 with snow on the ground.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2For204.jpg&hash=027952b9b7bfd5fa75dd3264e20246cd42eaf64c)
QuoteNovember 27, 2018: Road pictures taken in foggy conditions.
Way back to July 22, 1999, as I was just starting on my way west for a big cross-country trip. Taken in Rotterdam, New York.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F19990722%2Fi88west.jpg&hash=c6316db953c7fd0bc4cc939f36626bbd420a116d)
Entering the central time zone on I-90 in foggy South Dakota, this one on the way home from my Alaska trip, June 29, 2001.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20010629%2Fcentral.jpg&hash=066b517eb883959b17f569600f07489a81455c7c)
QuoteNovember 27, 2018: Road pictures taken in foggy conditions.
Morning fog west of Huntsville on US 72 one morning:
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/381/31398785033_e3909707ca_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PQAYSD)
SH 111 on the Lake Texan Bridge:
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5683/31346860965_6b05fb88cb_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PL1RE6)
CA 49 on Mokelumne Hill:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1675/24203511029_e506f75e61_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/CSMjAi)
QuoteNovember 27, 2018: Road pictures taken in foggy conditions.
Columbia, TN
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5822/30065605994_4d4b9c4a37_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MNN6c9)
TN-US43-US412 (https://flic.kr/p/MNN6c9) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteNovember 27, 2018: Road pictures taken in foggy conditions.
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. July 17, 2015.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Ftch-20150715-19%2F17%2FDSCF0012-800.jpg&hash=a1745ded2da7a55f0c2d9725a2daf5331a81b27c)
Foggy Mass Pike in the Berkshires. September 10, 2007.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fwesternmass-20070910-13%2FDSCF0008-640.jpg&hash=c5e9209914ab3a6b7a136ebe4645cf9932234de0)
US 160 on the east side of Wolf Creek Pass in Colorado. April 3, 2004.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fco-20040402-03%2FP4030018-640.jpg&hash=f08025e0bd96172fa1a2188746714a566632bb0a)
Quote
December 4 2018: Historic Roads and Trails
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4913/45373078144_fc078f2660_z_d.jpg)
Michigan Road along old US 31 near La Paz, IN
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4844/32303933848_0ef3b8bb0c_z_d.jpg)
National Road east of Richmond, IN
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4732/25637475428_a6d0def4d5_z_d.jpg)
Jefferson Highway near Colo, IA
Jungle Trail (pre-1945 SR 292) in Wabasso, Florida:
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/923/43137882021_9da4544696_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/28HWVqz)
National Road - take note that Vandalia, Ohio is a Tree City and a Bee City:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1949/44197722124_683db8e7d3_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2akASXN)
Jefferson Davis Highway near Sylvester, Georgia:
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5347/30973224906_1ce0693d4c_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PbZSF5)
Some Lincoln Highway markers, on completely different alignments:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1768/43067267681_c5438a3475_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/28BH1eX)
SR 60 westbound near Ogden, between US 89 and SR 168. This was the original alignment of the Lincoln Highway, though I don't think it ever carried a US route designation. There are signs like this posted all along the original Lincoln alignment north of Salt Lake City (including parts of US 89, SR 106, SR 273, SR 126, SR 26, and SR 60).
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1837/43128176685_07268b8bf5_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/28H6bnc)
Taken from eastbound 2100 South in Salt Lake City. 2100 South has carried at various times the US 40 and Alternate US 40 designations, as well as the unsigned legislative designations SR-4 and SR-201. But since 1969, it has been a city-maintained road with no route number designations.
QuoteDecember 5, 2018: Signs with two (or more) places/roads with equal distances apart.
US Route 51 in Mississippi - halfway between Courtland and Pope:
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/822/40835127074_e6a154def3_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/25dsGB5)
QuoteDecember 5, 2018: Signs with two (or more) places/roads with equal distances apart.
Festus and Crystal City, MO, are both 7 miles north on US 67:
(https://i.imgur.com/k7PlkBe.jpg)
QuoteDecember 5, 2018: Signs with two (or more) places/roads with equal distances apart.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7387/27433216883_86e1fbdc60_z_d.jpg)
This may be bending things a little: along MO 371 near Faucett, MO
To the left is Mo 371 , straight ahead is Route A
Nyeeaaahhhh,,,,,, I don't think Saint Joseph and Saint Joseph are "two places".
QuoteDecember 5, 2018: Signs with two (or more) places/roads with equal distances apart.
At this point on US 275 in Nebraska, you find yourself 19 miles from either Wahoo or S. Omaha. Taken Eclipse Day, 2017.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20170821%2Fwahoosoomaha.jpg&hash=8eb0edd220b6b881a56c6aba4b92f8199765a318)
At this point on Vermont 100, you find yourself from either Westfield or North Troy. January 26, 2006.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20060126%2Ftroyandmore.jpg&hash=0ff3c81129dd95bcd67595855f30bc468f23db54)
This ugly sign off of Exit 48A of the New York Thruway tells you that you are 6 miles from either Darien Lakes or Akron. August 15, 2016.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20160815%2Fmcdla.jpg&hash=288ec70c81bcba85dc3ac2b9c3f648868c1a1c81)
QuoteDecember 5, 2018: Signs with two (or more) places/roads with equal distances apart.
Federal Dam and Remer, MN are both 14 miles from the junction of MN-84, MN-200, and Cass CR-8.
(https://i.imgur.com/hXyp1ca.jpg)
Marshalltown and Albion are both five miles from the junction of IA-14 and 330.
(https://i.imgur.com/eV1NJLv.jpg)
Gladbrook and Traer are both seven miles from the junction of US-63 and IA-96.
(https://i.imgur.com/grGLNWf.jpg)
Quote from: kphoger on December 06, 2018, 12:32:32 PM
Nyeeaaahhhh,,,,,, I don't think Saint Joseph and Saint Joseph are "two places".
No, but I think its oddity is worth mentioning in this context. :)
QuoteDecember 7, 2018: "Next Exit __ Miles" tabs.
Next exit 14 miles north of Washington along the new I-69 in southern Indiana:
(https://i.imgur.com/t7DVvMD.jpg)
Next exit 10 miles east of US 19 along I-80 in western Pennsylvania:
(https://i.imgur.com/SPxJQsu.jpg)
QuoteDecember 7, 2018: "Next Exit __ Miles" tabs.
All the ones I have pictures of are from I-80 in Nebraska. So here's one westbound, approaching Exit 300.
(https://i.imgur.com/vNx88iv.jpg)
QuoteDecember 7, 2018: "Next Exit __ Miles" tabs.
Florida's Turnpike...miles to go until we Kissimmee.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/gallery/2069_07_12_18_10_23_09.jpeg)
QuoteDecember 8, 2018: "ALTERNATE ROUTE TO" signs.
This is a newish type of sign that the FHWA created in a ruling last year (ruling 6(09)-42 (I), for those inclined to look it up), as a response to the states' varying ideas on implementation regarding emergency detours/alternate routes and the like. I've spotted them in two states now, and I'm curious to see how many states have adopted them.
Here's one in Minnesota, on the NB offramp from I-35 to MN-30.
(https://i.imgur.com/a4SUUSy.jpg)
And one in Iowa for I-80, on IA-44 in Kimballton.
(https://i.imgur.com/CWDxJn1.jpg)
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on December 08, 2018, 05:29:39 AM
QuoteDecember 8, 2018: "ALTERNATE ROUTE TO" signs.
Never seen those before.
Quote from: US71 on December 09, 2018, 11:06:16 PM
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on December 08, 2018, 05:29:39 AM
QuoteDecember 8, 2018: "ALTERNATE ROUTE TO" signs.
Never seen those before.
I'm not surprised, given how new they are, and the likely fact that not every state is going to get straight to work posting them, if at all. TBH, I was rather surprised that Minnesota did, given that they hadn't really posted such things (in any form) before. For Iowa, it's not nearly as surprising, given that Iowa DOT loved their Emergency Detours (https://i.imgur.com/feQtl1R.jpg) previously.
Here's a link to a pdf of the FHWA ruling (https://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/interpretations/pdf/6_09_42.pdf), for the curious.
In my opinion, these are way better than simply posting an "ALT" tab with the Interstate marker, then signing said alternate route along a surface road. An alternative to an Interstate should probably be an Interstate. I like this approach, Iowa!
Quote from: paulthemapguy on December 11, 2018, 09:32:32 AM
In my opinion, these are way better than simply posting an "ALT" tab with the Interstate marker, then signing said alternate route along a surface road. An alternative to an Interstate should probably be an Interstate. I like this approach, Iowa!
Indiana does "Emergency Detours"
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1938/30785346707_4bcca5a2ef_z_d.jpg)
Ohio does ALT Routes
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1918/43440616600_814aa76e5b_z_d.jpg)
12/11/18: Pictures of differently-shaped route markers for the same kind of route on the same assembly.
Two differently-shaped US route markers.
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3772/10174252664_c5e510c840_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/gv4GRo)2013 Various KY pics July-Sept - 402 (https://flic.kr/p/gv4GRo) by H.B. Elkins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hbelkins/), on Flickr
Two differently-shaped wide Kentucky state route markers.
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5527/10173932546_7c2a5f0366_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/gv34G7)2013 Various KY pics July-Sept - 025 (https://flic.kr/p/gv34G7) by H.B. Elkins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hbelkins/), on Flickr
Square and wide state route markers for four-digit routes.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7400/10173984863_966fa52387_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/gv3kf8)2013 Various KY pics July-Sept - 018 (https://flic.kr/p/gv3kf8) by H.B. Elkins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hbelkins/), on Flickr
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12/11/18: Pictures of differently-shaped route markers for the same kind of route on the same assembly.
Near Lake Village, AR
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3016/2557901792_5c4a64530f_z_d.jpg)
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12/11/18: Pictures of differently-shaped route markers for the same kind of route on the same assembly.
Given the fact that there are probably more than ten variants of the beehive shield floating around today, Utah has more than a few...
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/927/41256276010_c4c3b41ed7_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/25RFcvC)
For whatever reason, on every approach to this junction,
one of the signs was replaced. Whether the 134 or 39 is newer depends on which direction you're going. Oddly, the 134 is the newer sign here and it's already dinged up.
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/915/42351132274_07c03954f8_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/27wqC8L)
Both interstate shields and the 79 likely date back to the 1980s. Which just makes the 204 look all the worse. Also, the arrow under the 79 is pointing the wrong way, as a left turn isn't even allowed there. East 79 is to the right here.
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1766/28199931157_4d79969628_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JXW24B)
Depending on whether a BGS counts as an assembly. The left and right signs date to the construction of that freeway in the early 2000s, while the middle sign is probably at most a few years old.
QuoteDecember 11, 2018: Differently-shaped route markers for the same kind of route on the same assembly.
I should think this counts, given that they're both three-digit Iowa state routes, but each is a different size and shape.
Iowa 175 and 471 south of Early.
(https://i.imgur.com/qE5xI8q.jpg)
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on December 11, 2018, 01:34:42 PM
QuoteDecember 11, 2018: Differently-shaped route markers for the same kind of route on the same assembly.
I should think this counts, given that they're both three-digit Iowa state routes, but each is a different size and shape.
Iowa 175 and 471 south of Early.
(https://i.imgur.com/qE5xI8q.jpg)
The 175 is an older style, 71 is newer (old US 71) so it works for me :)
QuoteDecember 11, 2018: Differently-shaped route markers for the same kind of route on the same assembly.
GA 100 and GA 114 in Summerville:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2Froadphotos%2Fus27n_ga114.jpg&hash=bd19540bd536d41753a91e76d5e1eb5befae734e)
Two different US 11 shields in Hammondville, AL:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2Froadphotos%2Fal117n_us11.jpg&hash=89f996badec80f1fee618b484684bb8f6de1f0b0)
QuoteDecember 11, 2018: Differently-shaped route markers for the same kind of route on the same assembly.
One of these Alabamas is looking really rectangular
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5551/30792968916_af9681887e_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NV51Rb)
AL-059-I-10SE (https://flic.kr/p/NV51Rb) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
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December 18, 2018 Curb signage
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8726/28807328646_3fcc05235b_z_d.jpg)
Tiled curb sign, Rusk, TX
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5833/23728446251_42ea2366b7_z_d.jpg)
Carthage, MO
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2534/3902336561_0333bac38c_z_d.jpg)
Wichita, KS
QuoteDecember 24, 2018: Intersection of consecutively-numbered routes.
US 50 and US 51 meet in Sandoval, IL:
(https://i.imgur.com/rjLCpWD.jpg)
IN 16 and IN 17 in northern Cass Co.:
(https://i.imgur.com/9wrXeBb.jpg)
The famous Business US 60, US 61, US 62 trio in Sikeston, MO:
(https://i.imgur.com/QzxXeuC.jpg)
QuoteDecember 24, 2018: Intersection of consecutively-numbered routes.
Utah has a fair amount of these, since they tend to use a number-clustering system of sorts.
SR-24 and SR-25 at Fish Lake Junction:
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/835/41496719630_f305240fdb_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/26dVx2h)
SR-269 and SR-270 in Salt Lake City:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4610/28377864479_58b4d3a49e_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KeDYrv)
SR-99 and SR-100 near Fillmore (the actual junction isn't at the interstate, but the routes do meet):
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/925/43307208381_d7be37b20f_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/28YULfz)
QuoteDecember 24, 2018: Intersection of consecutively-numbered routes.
Quote from: US 89 on December 24, 2018, 12:50:45 PM
Utah has a fair amount of these, since they tend to use a number-clustering system of sorts.
As does Hawaii. I have an Alaska example too.
HI 36/37 junction on Maui:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hawaiihighways.com%2Fend-37-jct-36-large.jpg&hash=242d621312a93478a0bb9409f3809cb9c1fce0ba)
HI 377/378 junction, also on Maui:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hawaiihighways.com%2Fjct-377-378-large.jpg&hash=ed2031714b1ecf11a99eb8979e3768c620d9a753)
AK 1/2 junction in Tok:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FA2-southend-pano-large.jpg&hash=6826c13d4ce9df592b45d8c359ce917085ab885d)
QuoteDecember 24, 2018: Intersection of consecutively-numbered routes.
East of Atlanta, MI:
(https://i.imgur.com/EgwitUw.jpg)
Columbus, OH:
(https://i.imgur.com/umW92oT.jpg)
Deerfield, OH:
(https://i.imgur.com/3PzG5vS.jpg)
Toledo, OH:
(https://i.imgur.com/RWoKrjR.jpg)
Searsburg, VT:
(https://i.imgur.com/d3idVVu.jpg)
Houlton, ME:
(https://i.imgur.com/77FJun3.jpg)
Somewhere in the area of West Lebanon, NH (possibly in VT on the other side of the border, I don't remember):
(https://i.imgur.com/510HJ8y.jpg)
QuoteDecember 24, 2018: Intersection of consecutively-numbered routes.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2752/4246924582_19bb40868b_z_d.jpg)
Near Afton, OK
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3782/12253448276_a6e5bac9fe_z_d.jpg)
Conway, AR
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4022/4224377360_69eea892a8_o_d.jpg)
Williams Junction, AR
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4887/45538623935_af1fb48fd7_z_d.jpg)
Hardy, AR
QuoteDecember 24, 2018: Intersection of consecutively-numbered routes.
Indiana 56 and 57 in Petersburg:
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/981/41127056364_b055ddf52c_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/25EfV1G)
IN-061-057S (https://flic.kr/p/25EfV1G) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Wisconsin 80 and 81 in Platteville:
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8537/30090736985_563dddddc1_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MR1TL6)
WI-080-081NN (https://flic.kr/p/MR1TL6) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Iowa 1 and 2 near Keosaqua:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4231/35661476335_2397f642bd_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Wkhoug)
IA-002-001E (https://flic.kr/p/Wkhoug) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Ohio 136 and 137 at Cherry Fork:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1953/45185921672_44f9f22cd0_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2bQVEg3)
OH-136-137S (https://flic.kr/p/2bQVEg3) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Illinois 7 and US6 in Rockdale:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4208/35537809266_a15b0ddb63_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/W9myzq)
IL-US6-007WW (https://flic.kr/p/W9myzq) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteDecember 24, 2018: Intersection of consecutively-numbered routes.
Courtesy of Washington State Department of Transportation SR WEB, Republic, WA:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7826/45542240605_c41ca965d9_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2copTsV)Junction of State Routes 20 & 21 (https://flic.kr/p/2copTsV) by Arthur Allen (https://www.flickr.com/photos/116988743@N07/), on Flickr
QuoteDecember 24, 2018: Intersection of consecutively-numbered routes.
TN 333 and 334 outside Knoxville:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7742/17326865201_823769e60c_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/sp7Hnc)
US 41 and GA 42 in Forsyth:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1519/24068371800_7980ddcb1a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/CEQGpA)
AL 83 at US 84 in Evergreen:
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/836/29362234488_65959fbf47_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LJD8md)
December 25, 2018: a picture with both 12 and 25 signed in it, bonus points for snow.
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December 25, 2018: a picture with both 12 and 25 signed in it, bonus points for snow.
You would think with over 10,000 road photos and hundreds of hours of dashcam footage I would have no problem finding photos with two simple numbers in them. But alas this is the only one I can find. It was taken in July so no chance of snow.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2F1225.jpg&hash=7369285597274ac510d6c013bb01f602b865d2a5)
Quote from: Roadgeekteen on December 25, 2018, 09:54:52 AM
December 25, 2018: a picture with both 12 and 25 signed in it, bonus points for snow.
LA 1225 outside of Clarence:
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2806/32867561783_90ac11ff6f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/S5oR2H)
This isn't quite what you're looking for - US
25 and GA
129 - but it's located in Claxton, Georgia...yes, the fruitcake capital of the world!
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/281/32302429200_e388f039da_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RdsoNu)
Quote from: Roadgeekteen on December 25, 2018, 09:54:52 AM
December 25, 2018: a picture with both 12 and 25 signed in it, bonus points for snow.
Here's one near Menomonie, Wisconsin. July 31, 2010, so also no snow.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20100731%2Falti94wi25us12.jpg&hash=4505a388a1516b4922fe48768b836bbaf90a539e)
I have 12's, I have 25's, but nothing with them together, not even in a county road.
Quote from: US71 on December 25, 2018, 11:32:57 AM
I have 12's, I have 25's, but nothing with them together, not even in a county road.
Do what I did and find a route 12 running through an urban area where you might see a 25mph speed limit sign in the same photo. It was my last attempt at trying to find something after exhausting all other avenues. I initially tried signs after junctions which show distances to the next cities but that proved fruitless. I then tried looking my I-25 photos to see if I had any with exit 12 or a junction with a state highway 12 but again no look.
Quote from: Roadgeekteen on December 25, 2018, 09:54:52 AM
December 25, 2018: a picture with both 12 and 25 signed in it, bonus points for snow.
All I've got is a mileage sign near Windsor, IL. 12 miles to Shelbyville via IL 16, 25 miles to Effingham via IL 32.
(https://i.imgur.com/VASln1b.jpg)
QuoteDecember 27, 2018: The Fibonacci Sequence (1 + 1 = 2, 2 + 1 = 3, 3 + 2 = 5...etc) - any route can be used.
I'll start things off with a 1.
(https://www.aaroads.com/northeast/pennsylvania001/us-001b_nb_at_us-001_fallsington.jpg)
QuoteDecember 27, 2018: The Fibonacci Sequence (1 + 1 = 2, 2 + 1 = 3, 3 + 2 = 5...etc) - any route can be used.
The sequence begins with two 1s, so here's another 1 to represent the second number in the sequence. Taken in Watson Lake, Yukon. June 13, 2001.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20010613%2Fyukon1-whitehorse-dc.jpg&hash=7499d9966b670f1de24cdbae9e67899ccac762eb)
We did a Daily Picture Challenge for Fibonacci numbers, back in April. (https://www.aaroads.com/forum/index.php?topic=19450.msg2317186#msg2317186)
That post includes a helpful list of Fibonacci numbers.
Quote from: oscar on December 27, 2018, 07:32:25 PM
We did a Daily Picture Challenge for Fibonacci numbers, back in April. (https://www.aaroads.com/forum/index.php?topic=19450.msg2317186#msg2317186)
That post includes a helpful list of Fibonacci numbers.
...oops. I guess I'll leave it to somebody else to create a new challenge.
Let's try something a little different from road signs for our next Challenge.
QuoteDecember 28, 2018: Humorous stickers, such as bumper or window stickers, seen on cars or other vehicles
Bumper sticker, somewhere in Oregon on October 16, 2011:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2Fdragons-bumper-sticker-Oregon-10162011_DSC6378.jpg&hash=d783b1ae1cb808e2097cb408f8d1c4d3ce9ccf75)
Rear window sticker on a minivan, in Chadron, Nebraska on August 14, 2018:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FMondaysHateYouToo-sticker-ChadronNE-08142018-DSC_9575.jpg&hash=98abc6de339dfaf851a6860044e9bc1ba376ebd5)
QuoteDecember 28, 2018: Humorous stickers, such as bumper or window stickers, seen on cars or other vehicles
Perhaps not funny in the traditional sense, but I thought this was amusing. This person sure loves their, uh, cartoons. Stay classy, Des Moines.
(https://i.imgur.com/VAF1DsJ.jpg)
I'll have to load what I have to Flickr then post here, since I don't think I can do it directly
Quote from: noelbotevera on December 27, 2018, 07:40:09 PM
Quote from: oscar on December 27, 2018, 07:32:25 PM
We did a Daily Picture Challenge for Fibonacci numbers, back in April. (https://www.aaroads.com/forum/index.php?topic=19450.msg2317186#msg2317186)
That post includes a helpful list of Fibonacci numbers.
...oops. I guess I'll leave it to somebody else to create a new challenge.
You could have just done an alternate Fibonacci sequence, like 1, 3, 4, 7, 11, 18, 29, etc.
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on December 28, 2018, 11:01:26 AM
Perhaps not funny in the traditional sense, but I thought this was amusing. This person sure loves their, uh, cartoons. Stay classy, Des Moines.
(https://i.imgur.com/VAF1DsJ.jpg)
LOL HOLY SHIT
^^ The image meant to be posted above isn't showing up. When I tried to access it without using the image tags, I was asked for a Google account login.
Yeah, I think Google Photos can't be hotlinked anymore.
Quote from: formulanone on December 28, 2018, 09:01:48 PM
Yeah, I think Google Photos can't be hotlinked anymore.
I saw it for a little bit, but it disappeared. I think there's a limit to the amount of bandwidth you can use on a linked picture.
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on December 28, 2018, 09:03:08 PM
Quote from: formulanone on December 28, 2018, 09:01:48 PM
Yeah, I think Google Photos can't be hotlinked anymore.
I saw it for a little bit, but it disappeared. I think there's a limit to the amount of bandwidth you can use on a linked picture.
Bridgehunter had to quit hotlinking photos because beyond X number, Google wants money.
December, 29 2018: Sign assemblies with 4 of one number on it, for example if I-444 intersected OK 4.
Quote from: Roadgeekteen on December 29, 2018, 10:39:56 AM
December, 29 2018: Sign assemblies with 4 of one number on it, for example if I-444 intersected OK 4.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4337/37034924412_0544b6cd62_z_d.jpg)
Bristol, VA
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/791/40240250214_0601163fc5_z_d.jpg)
Shreveport, LA
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8028/7417260976_6483019481_z_d.jpg)
Liberty, MO
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8036/28481574915_b9efb25de4_z_d.jpg)
Fort Leonard Wood, MO
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2606/4201625470_c77987f7b6_o_d.jpg)
Lincoln, IL
Five numbers would have been easier ;)
Four 1s.
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1767/29268933598_dd6b2374fe_c.jpg)
Four 2s.
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/790/40105696484_203714c1bc_c.jpg)
Four 6s.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4794/26859931058_deea24c19a_c.jpg)
4 5s and 4 (actually 6) 1s on I-55 in Lincoln, IL:
(https://i.imgur.com/t5oJD9t.jpg)
4 6s near New Harmony, IN:
(https://i.imgur.com/WF83SbY.jpg)
4 2s in Tiptonville, TN:
(https://i.imgur.com/lmRKOFP.jpg)
Quote from: csw on December 29, 2018, 11:10:28 AM
4 5s and 4 (actually 6) 1s on I-55 in Lincoln, IL:
(https://i.imgur.com/t5oJD9t.jpg)
and 4 2s.
Quote from: Roadgeekteen on December 29, 2018, 10:39:56 AM
December, 29 2018: Sign assemblies with 4 of one number on it, for example if I-444 intersected OK 4.
4 1s in Ewa HI:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hawaiihighways.com%2F4di-BGS.jpg&hash=bf13a1163e33f679c378c312d16be9ea5340eec4)
QuoteDecember, 29 2018: Sign assemblies with 4 of one number on it, for example if I-444 intersected OK 4.
Four 4's on this one.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fbelg.jpg&hash=ced5d96ba0b39d946a340b001719fa1affa6f78a)
QuoteDecember, 29 2018: Sign assemblies with 4 of one number on it, for example if I-444 intersected OK 4.
Five 2s on I-35:
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5603/31596335516_3b919a9ba1_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Q94tKs)
QuoteDecember, 29 2018: Sign assemblies with 4 of one number on it, for example if I-444 intersected OK 4.
I found assemblies that work for all 10 possible digits. I'll start at 9 and count down to 6...and continue in future posts if there's enough other stuff going on. I tried to avoid duplicate mentions of the same route, if possible.
CA-299. Couldn't avoid duplication with the 9's.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4486/36957369433_f74c2a50da_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/YiNbmH)
CA-044-273W (https://flic.kr/p/YiNbmH) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
US80 and 82. Again, duplication of routes had to be done.
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1549/26307214372_d8dbb94d9b_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/G5FmiA)
IMG_0189 (https://flic.kr/p/G5FmiA) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
I-277's eastern end at I-77
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1587/25414809683_ab91e7f6e0_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EHPxtR)
OH-I-277ET (https://flic.kr/p/EHPxtR) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
IN-166 at IN-66
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/961/41796707052_4e52d3d876_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/26Fr3Qd)
IN-166NT (https://flic.kr/p/26Fr3Qd) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
It's a good thing I haven't been paying attention for a while, "˜cos that Challenge pretty much stomped all over rule #6. :-D
iPhone
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December, 29 2018: Sign assemblies with 4 of one number on it, for example if I-444 intersected OK 4.
Two blue 9s and two green 9s coming off the Blue Water Bridge in Port Huron, MI:
(https://i.imgur.com/mgwCUFX.jpg)
Four 0s in Lake Station, IN:
(https://i.imgur.com/sxHocVv.jpg)
Four 2s (including the exit number) in Perrysburg, OH:
(https://i.imgur.com/Lk1VRi5.jpg)
Four 8s in Parkman, OH:
(https://i.imgur.com/iDkKrmF.jpg)
Four 7s in Kansas City, MO:
(https://i.imgur.com/fKb6AoH.jpg)
Quote from: empirestate on December 29, 2018, 02:50:48 PM
It's a good thing I haven't been paying attention for a while, "˜cos that Challenge pretty much stomped all over rule #6. :-D
Yeah, well, the law of averages over the past several months...
Quote from: wanderer2575 on December 29, 2018, 09:22:42 PM
Quote from: empirestate on December 29, 2018, 02:50:48 PM
It's a good thing I haven't been paying attention for a while, "˜cos that Challenge pretty much stomped all over rule #6. :-D
Yeah, well, the law of averages over the past several months...
How do you mean?
iPhone
Quote from: empirestate on December 29, 2018, 11:16:35 PM
Quote from: wanderer2575 on December 29, 2018, 09:22:42 PM
Quote from: empirestate on December 29, 2018, 02:50:48 PM
It's a good thing I haven't been paying attention for a while, "˜cos that Challenge pretty much stomped all over rule #6. :-D
Yeah, well, the law of averages over the past several months...
How do you mean?
Weeks gone by with no challenges and no photos at all.
Quote from: wanderer2575 on December 30, 2018, 12:06:31 AM
Quote from: empirestate on December 29, 2018, 11:16:35 PM
Quote from: wanderer2575 on December 29, 2018, 09:22:42 PM
Quote from: empirestate on December 29, 2018, 02:50:48 PM
It's a good thing I haven't been paying attention for a while, "˜cos that Challenge pretty much stomped all over rule #6. :-D
Yeah, well, the law of averages over the past several months...
How do you mean?
Weeks gone by with no challenges and no photos at all.
What's the connection to rule #6, though?
Quote from: empirestate on December 30, 2018, 02:03:26 AM
Quote from: wanderer2575 on December 30, 2018, 12:06:31 AM
Quote from: empirestate on December 29, 2018, 11:16:35 PM
Quote from: wanderer2575 on December 29, 2018, 09:22:42 PM
Quote from: empirestate on December 29, 2018, 02:50:48 PM
It's a good thing I haven't been paying attention for a while, "˜cos that Challenge pretty much stomped all over rule #6. :-D
Yeah, well, the law of averages over the past several months...
How do you mean?
Weeks gone by with no challenges and no photos at all.
What's the connection to rule #6, though?
I thought you were referring to the "three answers per post" in that rule.
December, 30 2018: Post a sign assembly with 5 consecutive numbers on it, like a sign with 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 on it.
Quote from: Roadgeekteen on December 30, 2018, 10:28:00 AM
December, 30 2018: Post a sign assembly with 5 consecutive numbers on it, like a sign with 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 on it.
Do you have an example?
Quote from: Roadgeekteen on December 30, 2018, 10:28:00 AM
December, 30 2018: Post a sign assembly with 5 consecutive numbers on it, like a sign with 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 on it.
12345
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4787/40021105844_04affdb4f5_c.jpg)
Also 12345
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4551/38901660482_fc0e16867a_c.jpg)
If anyone has an example using two-digit numbers (even 6 7 8 9 10 would work), I would like to see it.
This one can do five in two ways - 3 thru 7 or 4 thru 8.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fravenna.jpg&hash=55bdce0844d9cf07473d1d97a1cde703152b0cd5)
Quote from: Roadgeekteen on December 30, 2018, 10:28:00 AM
December, 30 2018: Post a sign assembly with 5 consecutive numbers on it, like a sign with 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 on it.
This oughta work. Ohio 41 at Ohio 235
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4336/36849347796_11da927c75_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Y9fxhG)
OH-041-235EA (https://flic.kr/p/Y9fxhG) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteJanuary 1, 2019: Happy New Year! Post photos of road signs including the word "new."
Lexington KY:
(https://i.imgur.com/X6BIBJL.jpg)
NY/VT border:
(https://i.imgur.com/UySlGek.jpg)
QuoteJanuary 1, 2019: Happy New Year! Post photos of road signs including the word "new."
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2654/4144201517_606bbb6c81_z_d.jpg)
New Boston, TX
QuoteJanuary 1, 2019: Happy New Year! Post photos of road signs including the word "new."
This speed limit was new when I took the photo 8 years ago.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fnew2.jpg&hash=4947aa1ad3cafe216e9eeefbc907b6e291cd2a96)
QuoteJanuary 1, 2019: Happy New Year! Post photos of road signs including the word "new."
Quote from: Truvelo on January 01, 2019, 10:00:44 AMThis speed limit was new when I took the photo 8 years ago.
I like Canada's way of letting you know there's a change in speed limit, new traffic signal, new timing, or lane formatting.
Gregoire Drive in Fort McMurray, Alberta:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7463/28868494100_c7b94efde1_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KZ1zwU)
New Road exit on I-35 in Waco:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1899/42795285470_a1ce8833cf_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/28cF2pu)
Welcome to New Hampshire on I-93:
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5808/30726584610_7137b24ea8_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NPcM7b)
QuoteJanuary 1, 2019: Happy New Year! Post photos of road signs including the word "new."
New Harmony, IN, from I-64 EB:
(https://i.imgur.com/4sd9uFm.jpg)
New Baden, IL, from I-64 WB:
(https://i.imgur.com/CqJDZmX.jpg)
New Carlisle, OH, from I-70 EB:
(https://i.imgur.com/n50WwwU.jpg)
I have a ton of "New" signs. The best three:
New Deal TX:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FNewDealTX-DSC_8292.jpg&hash=d5fe1fd3b39de678591f0837ee64b07577fde2cf)
New Leipzig SD:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FNewLeipzigSD%2BLemmon-DSC_0562.jpg&hash=fcefa98f5d30ff415eff9d8e8affaabafd66981f)
New Road (Bethany Beach DE):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FNewRd-BethanyBeachDE-DSC_3285.jpg&hash=adb3000be0921a27d22bbc59990c018fde1f66d1)
Quote from: wanderer2575 on January 01, 2019, 09:27:17 AM
QuoteJanuary 1, 2019: Happy New Year! Post photos of road signs including the word "new."
Not sure if this qualifies or not.
NVO. is an abbreviation of the Spanish word for "new".
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1092.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi410%2Fkphoger%2FMexico_12.png&hash=dc0c9ac80b108b9bd12df5794d997d612f1fc915)
QuoteJanuary 1, 2019: Happy New Year! Post photos of road signs including the word "new."
Let's do a bilingual "New" on New Brunswick 95 North. August 7, 2014.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20140807%2Fnewbrunswick.jpg&hash=9cd3b7b6bb182fbb9fa417ad5df67585033718aa)
And a couple of "New" signs taken on a previous January 1, both from 2010.
I-95 (now I-295) North.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20010101%2Fnewjersey.jpg&hash=81a3e33fec2983cc71d3fc970bff09ac0a3fbd52)
I-287 North.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20010101%2Fnewyork.jpg&hash=2251f877821bb9ad3db3a0100a94d9bc56695088)
Quote from: Jim on January 01, 2019, 04:09:39 PM
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20010101%2Fnewjersey.jpg&hash=81a3e33fec2983cc71d3fc970bff09ac0a3fbd52)
[ot] "What a difference a state makes" is a dumb slogan. [/ot]
QuoteJanuary 1, 2019: Happy New Year! Post photos of road signs including the word "new."
LOL I just passed a signal ahead sign with a "new" tab today. If I knew about this challenge, I would have taken a picture of it!!
Here's this instead
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1911/43425164420_40c46ed235_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/29akjto)
OH-I-275X71S (https://flic.kr/p/29akjto) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Just a New Orleans mileage sign from me
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190102/14e0e3c56bf58122c8c6ef9d52962086.jpg)
iPhone
Jan 2, 2019: Happy 2019! Give me a route 20 and a route 19. They can be in the same photo or different photos.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4779/25828247457_fa7d6fdb27_n.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Fmmw8k)(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1682/24974847672_4e25b76b71_n.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/E3WC6W)
M-020 (https://flic.kr/p/Fmmw8k) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr 077 AR-19 (https://flic.kr/p/E3WC6W) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
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Jan 2, 2019: Happy 2019! Give me a route 20 and a route 19. They can be in the same photo or different photos.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1977/43888992420_266ca22ceb_z_d.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4846/45836614754_e17f2bfb32_z_d.jpg)
Quote from: paulthemapguy on January 02, 2019, 10:11:04 AM
Jan 2, 2019: Happy 2019! Give me a route 20 and a route 19. They can be in the same photo or different photos.
US 20 and Ohio 19 from US 6 near Fremont. June 22, 2013.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20130622%2Fus6us20oh19.jpg&hash=cb738216ac96b38aedfd937f8b43eae490c60133)
Quote from: Jim on January 02, 2019, 10:47:32 AM
Quote from: paulthemapguy on January 02, 2019, 10:11:04 AM
Jan 2, 2019: Happy 2019! Give me a route 20 and a route 19. They can be in the same photo or different photos.
US 20 and Ohio 19 from US 6 near Fremont. June 22, 2013.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20130622%2Fus6us20oh19.jpg&hash=cb738216ac96b38aedfd937f8b43eae490c60133)
I got the city route signs back in September ;)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4851/45280842165_6cf4681d1d_d.jpg)
(https://scontent-ort2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/49827654_10156690196166469_1768493882670055424_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&_nc_ht=scontent-ort2-1.xx&oh=36adde98de2a4a5c89e707becf28e307&oe=5C99B02A)
(https://scontent-ort2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/49696309_10156690196131469_8097303092984283136_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&_nc_ht=scontent-ort2-1.xx&oh=ca4f020f833e7d2830b3512443b34da0&oe=5CD7DE92)
QuoteJan 2, 2019: Happy 2019! Give me a route 20 and a route 19. They can be in the same photo or different photos.
Generic Texas CR 2019 sign along SH 144 in Sommervell County, Texas:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4475/37803518811_0fc8a11161_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ZAyV66)
US 20 at NY 19 south of Le Roy:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1787/42792104942_e143600b95_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/28coHWN)
Quote from: wanderer2575 on December 30, 2018, 08:36:11 AM
Quote from: empirestate on December 30, 2018, 02:03:26 AM
Quote from: wanderer2575 on December 30, 2018, 12:06:31 AM
Quote from: empirestate on December 29, 2018, 11:16:35 PM
Quote from: wanderer2575 on December 29, 2018, 09:22:42 PM
Quote from: empirestate on December 29, 2018, 02:50:48 PM
It's a good thing I haven't been paying attention for a while, "˜cos that Challenge pretty much stomped all over rule #6. :-D
Yeah, well, the law of averages over the past several months...
How do you mean?
Weeks gone by with no challenges and no photos at all.
What's the connection to rule #6, though?
I thought you were referring to the "three answers per post" in that rule.
Oh, gotcha. No, I meant the "one photo per Answer" part–one photo of all 1's, one photo of all 2's, etc. We had several of each number. (Although the Challenge asked for "sign assemblies", so you could also say that each different assembly is its own separate Answer.) :-)
QuoteJanuary 4, 2019: Decimals.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4797/26859930788_9d35a5b4c3_c.jpg)
Whole numbers expressed as decimals such as 1.0 are allowed. Fractions do not count.
QuoteJanuary 4, 2019: Decimals.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8714/28397035611_747edc9448_z_d.jpg)
Collinsville, IL
QuoteJanuary 4, 2019: Decimals.
Toll is a half a cent! I-90 in Indiana. June 23, 2013.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20130623%2Fexit0paytoll.jpg&hash=9eb57e21136d010de8ad8aa7c14c8020f7cd0188)
QuoteJanuary 4, 2019: Decimals.
Halfway point on northbound Lake Pontchartrain Causeway:
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/918/42560009184_5100874025_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/27QTaXN)
QEW in Toronto:
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/886/27421114637_5c2f365e24_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HM7o3z)
Tolls on the Orchard Pond Parkway, north of Tallahassee:
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8065/29081630072_b4df10e30c_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LiQXr3)
QuoteJanuary 4, 2019: Decimals.
How about some distances at Carlsbad Caverns? November 7, 2003.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20031107%2Fcarlsbad-0.2.jpg&hash=7864e88d85c898a852cc052a52f1cc9660b3012f)
QuoteJanuary 4, 2019: Decimals.
IL-96 mile marker 0.00 at the Pike County line:
(https://i.imgur.com/TNSrPzB.jpg)
QuoteJanuary 4, 2019: Decimals.
Some decimal numbers, without standard decimal points.
Exit in western Quebec, where a comma is used as the decimal separator:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FQC342-Hudson_DSC5001.jpg&hash=2cd96cfc32b70feabccf0e1ac02d0d163dd0ecf6)
A pair of milemarkers near Carson City NV (similar to Caltrans postmiles), at the Douglas County/Carson City boundary:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FDouglasCoNV-CarsonCity-border-postmiles_DSC7713.jpg&hash=4e08d4a184fd81b418833d3c1754f9bba63c81b0)
An old-style km-marker in Mayaguez PR, photographed in 2002; standard practice seemed to be to post km-markers every 0.2 km:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hawaiihighways.com%2FPR-old-style-tkmm.jpg&hash=6dfad745e02d05c4fb92a80efae15cd9636feb99)
QuoteJanuary 4, 2019: Decimals.
I-95 Maine
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fdecimal.jpg&hash=dfad2c8037edc75c52f66054ec7fa4fd1b6e729d)
QuoteJanuary 4, 2019: Decimals.
Another IL mile marker on IL-164 in Oquawka.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4391/36117992240_294ce3fed6_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/X2C9L9)
IL-164NG (https://flic.kr/p/X2C9L9) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteJanuary 5, 2019: All-text signs with exactly 17 syllables.
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1832/43175477204_9c352f321d_c.jpg)
Rightmost sign. Unfortunately, this cannot be a haiku, as words would be split between lines.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4056/35605285172_3876e0ae75_c.jpg)
Making this one a haiku would require splitting "New Hampshire", but no individual word would have to be split.
Quote from: 1 on January 05, 2019, 09:32:11 AM
QuoteJanuary 5, 2019: All-text signs with exactly 17 syllables.
I-49 in Shreveport, LA (the brown sign). If you have a strong southern dialect, you'll end up with less than 17. So don't pronounce Louisiana "LOOZ-ee-an-nah" and veterans "VET-trans"
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190105/80631a077f8966aadb8c17eabea80dbb.jpg)
iPhone
Quote from: bassoon1986 on January 05, 2019, 01:29:08 PM
Quote from: 1 on January 05, 2019, 09:32:11 AM
QuoteJanuary 5, 2019: All-text signs with exactly 17 syllables.
I-49 in Shreveport, LA (the brown sign). If you have a strong southern dialect, you'll end up with less than 17. So don't pronounce Louisiana "LOOZ-ee-an-nah" and veterans "VET-trans"
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190105/80631a077f8966aadb8c17eabea80dbb.jpg)
iPhone
I counted 18 on the brown sign. (Loo-eez-e-an-a kore-e-an war vet-er-ens muh-more-e-ul hi-way)
^^ Memorial is 4 syllables. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/memorial
"Who cares" is 2 syllables.
January 7, 2018: A sign mentioning utility work is somewhere in the shot.
This is on US20 westbound leaving Cody, WY towards Yellowstone.
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1855/29196742187_26fc98d339_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Lu1WfF)
cityWI (https://flic.kr/p/Lu1WfF) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteJanuary 7, 2018: A sign mentioning utility work is somewhere in the shot.
I didn't want to leave you hanging...but I have no idea where this, because it's not mine:
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/30/59568073_44f2ac4959_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/6givK)
Utility Work (https://flic.kr/p/6givK) by Ruddy Court Films (https://www.flickr.com/photos/58682134@N00/), on Flickr
Quote from: formulanone on January 07, 2019, 08:04:39 PM
QuoteJanuary 7, 2018: A sign mentioning utility work is somewhere in the shot.
I didn't want to leave you hanging...but I have no idea where this, because it's not mine:
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/30/59568073_44f2ac4959_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/6givK)
Utility Work (https://flic.kr/p/6givK) by Ruddy Court Films (https://www.flickr.com/photos/58682134@N00/), on Flickr
Oh, right about here (https://goo.gl/maps/yGwhKsUrYNB2). :bigass:
Quote from: empirestate on January 08, 2019, 03:04:48 PM
Quote from: formulanone on January 07, 2019, 08:04:39 PM
QuoteJanuary 7, 2018: A sign mentioning utility work is somewhere in the shot.
I didn't want to leave you hanging...but I have no idea where this, because it's not mine:
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/30/59568073_44f2ac4959_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/6givK)
Utility Work (https://flic.kr/p/6givK) by Ruddy Court Films (https://www.flickr.com/photos/58682134@N00/), on Flickr
Oh, right about here (https://goo.gl/maps/yGwhKsUrYNB2). :bigass:
Damn, how the heck did you find the exact spot?!?
Quote from: formulanone on January 08, 2019, 03:18:01 PM
Quote from: empirestate on January 08, 2019, 03:04:48 PM
Quote from: formulanone on January 07, 2019, 08:04:39 PM
QuoteJanuary 7, 2018: A sign mentioning utility work is somewhere in the shot.
I didn't want to leave you hanging...but I have no idea where this, because it's not mine:
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/30/59568073_44f2ac4959_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/6givK)
Utility Work (https://flic.kr/p/6givK) by Ruddy Court Films (https://www.flickr.com/photos/58682134@N00/), on Flickr
Oh, right about here (https://goo.gl/maps/yGwhKsUrYNB2). :bigass:
Damn, how the heck did you find the exact spot?!?
I was trying to figure out the exact thing. Either he is the owner of the photo and Flickr account, or he lives there, or he's been able to find the photo's geotagged information (I wasn't able to find out anything on the Flickr page).
QuoteJanuary 8, 2019: Perfect squares. 1, 4, 9, 25, 36, 49, etc. Bonus points for multiple in the same photo or assembly.
OH-49 near Ansonia:
(https://i.imgur.com/71oNkT4.jpg)
US 36 and IL-121 in Decatur:
(https://i.imgur.com/B0Y073Y.jpg)
IN-225 near Battle Ground:
(https://i.imgur.com/BsZyyLM.jpg)
QuoteJanuary 8, 2019: Perfect squares. 1, 4, 9, 25, 36, 49, etc. Bonus points for multiple in the same photo or assembly.
(https://www.alpsroads.net/roads/ma/i-95/s31_1.jpg)
alpsroads; sign has since been replaced
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4799/26859930428_466a31a2b4_z.jpg)
This photo is mine.
QuoteJanuary 8, 2019: Perfect squares. 1, 4, 9, 25, 36, 49, etc. Bonus points for multiple in the same photo or assembly.
144 and 25 in Glennville, Georgia:
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/590/32528693772_8f89d7c5fc_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Rys4nN)
ME 100 and ME 4:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4234/35256196582_99a604f6f0_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VHtdWj)
US 441 and FL 729 (21
2 and 27
2) in Pahokee:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1914/31531326888_f356d742e8_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Q3jhX3)
QuoteJanuary 8, 2019: Perfect squares. 1, 4, 9, 25, 36, 49, etc. Bonus points for multiple in the same photo or assembly.
Here are some SQUARES for you SQUARES jk
Personal challenge: There must be at least two perfect squares in the photo.
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1507/25922993092_1f0a24bdbf_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FuJ7GL)
IMG_2330 (https://flic.kr/p/FuJ7GL) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1567/25923305072_7e68b2ddc8_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FuKHrJ)
IMG_2265 (https://flic.kr/p/FuKHrJ) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/956/40030814490_a268dc7204_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23ZoouJ)
IL-049-009S (https://flic.kr/p/23ZoouJ) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote from: paulthemapguy on January 08, 2019, 04:51:22 PM
QuoteJanuary 8, 2019: Perfect squares. 1, 4, 9, 25, 36, 49, etc. Bonus points for multiple in the same photo or assembly.
Here are some SQUARES for you SQUARES jk
Personal challenge: There must be at least two perfect squares in the photo.
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1507/25922993092_1f0a24bdbf_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FuJ7GL)
IMG_2330 (https://flic.kr/p/FuJ7GL) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
And all three numbers are perfect squares, too!
QuoteJanuary 8, 2019: Perfect squares. 1, 4, 9, 25, 36, 49, etc. Bonus points for multiple in the same photo or assembly.
Here are 3
2 and 29
2 on I-71 in Kentucky. May 31, 2009.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20090531%2Fexit9a.jpg&hash=8196c507cf737ef890c4ebd9cecc0b05c1c0e191)
22
2 and 5
2 on US 27/301/441 in Belleview, Florida. January 1, 2010.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20100101%2Fcr484fl25.jpg&hash=d2403bbef9c6e7efd98319e8c182b9572ec7f2b4)
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2 and 9
2 on I-83 in Pennsylvania. April 11, 2010.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20100411%2Fexit2.jpg&hash=c356a4a8c926606873c42a9dff48ef8c431a8968)
Quote from: chays on January 08, 2019, 03:30:39 PM
Quote from: formulanone on January 08, 2019, 03:18:01 PM
Quote from: empirestate on January 08, 2019, 03:04:48 PM
Quote from: formulanone on January 07, 2019, 08:04:39 PM
QuoteJanuary 7, 2018: A sign mentioning utility work is somewhere in the shot.
I didn't want to leave you hanging...but I have no idea where this, because it's not mine:
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/30/59568073_44f2ac4959_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/6givK)
Utility Work (https://flic.kr/p/6givK) by Ruddy Court Films (https://www.flickr.com/photos/58682134@N00/), on Flickr
Oh, right about here (https://goo.gl/maps/yGwhKsUrYNB2). :bigass:
Damn, how the heck did you find the exact spot?!?
I was trying to figure out the exact thing. Either he is the owner of the photo and Flickr account, or he lives there, or he's been able to find the photo's geotagged information (I wasn't able to find out anything on the Flickr page).
Hehe–I was actually surprised myself at being able to find it! Guessing the location of photos is a game I like to play, so I just thought, as a lark, hey–I'll try to find this one!
Basically, I went off the user's name (Ruddy Ct Films) and the Ruddy Ct street sign he had posted. Google Maps only brought up a handful of Ruddy Cts in the U.S. None of them matched the sign style according to current Street View, but it is an old photo. The user's photo of a railroad led me to think it was in the commuter rail areas of the northeast, so I just dropped Pegman at the New Jersey location and started looking around the yellow-lined road that intersects Ruddy Ct. Turns out that brick building in the background is essentially right there, as is the No Parking or Standing sign–and just down the block is a commuter railroad line. (Looks like that photo was taken–dangerously–from about this angle (https://goo.gl/maps/EVYUwTq8WPr).)
Oh, and the warning sign whose back is visible in the utility work photo is also seen in the "fellow citizen" photo. :-)
Quote from: empirestate on January 08, 2019, 05:48:36 PM
Quote from: chays on January 08, 2019, 03:30:39 PM
Quote from: formulanone on January 08, 2019, 03:18:01 PM
Quote from: empirestate on January 08, 2019, 03:04:48 PM
Quote from: formulanone on January 07, 2019, 08:04:39 PM
QuoteJanuary 7, 2018: A sign mentioning utility work is somewhere in the shot.
I didn't want to leave you hanging...but I have no idea where this, because it's not mine:
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/30/59568073_44f2ac4959_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/6givK)
Utility Work (https://flic.kr/p/6givK) by Ruddy Court Films (https://www.flickr.com/photos/58682134@N00/), on Flickr
Oh, right about here (https://goo.gl/maps/yGwhKsUrYNB2). :bigass:
Damn, how the heck did you find the exact spot?!?
I was trying to figure out the exact thing. Either he is the owner of the photo and Flickr account, or he lives there, or he's been able to find the photo's geotagged information (I wasn't able to find out anything on the Flickr page).
Hehe–I was actually surprised myself at being able to find it! Guessing the location of photos is a game I like to play, so I just thought, as a lark, hey–I'll try to find this one!
Basically, I went off the user's name (Ruddy Ct Films) and the Ruddy Ct street sign he had posted. Google Maps only brought up a handful of Ruddy Cts in the U.S. None of them matched the sign style according to current Street View, but it is an old photo. The user's photo of a railroad led me to think it was in the commuter rail areas of the northeast, so I just dropped Pegman at the New Jersey location and started looking around the yellow-lined road that intersects Ruddy Ct. Turns out that brick building in the background is essentially right there, as is the No Parking or Standing sign–and just down the block is a commuter railroad line. (Looks like that photo was taken–dangerously–from about this angle (https://goo.gl/maps/EVYUwTq8WPr).)
Oh, and the warning sign whose back is visible in the utility work photo is also seen in the "fellow citizen" photo. :-)
:clap: :clap: :clap:Wow, very well done! Awesome, I'm impressed. This is MapMikey level skills. See this thread here: https://www.aaroads.com/forum/index.php?topic=20215.0
Quote from: chays on January 08, 2019, 08:45:37 PM
:clap: :clap: :clap:Wow, very well done! Awesome, I'm impressed. This is MapMikey level skills. See this thread here: https://www.aaroads.com/forum/index.php?topic=20215.0
Aw, shucks! *bow*
Very nice job by MapMikey–I wonder if I would have ever figured that one out on my own. The interchange definitely looked vaguely familiar, but I was really thinking of downtown LA to start. Would've taken me a while to hit on Hartford!
I also recall a similar challenge with an old B/W photo, I think of a bridge, in the Delaware Valley, perhaps? Anybody else recall something like that?
Quote from: chays on January 08, 2019, 08:45:37 PM
:clap: :clap: :clap:Wow, very well done! Awesome, I'm impressed. This is MapMikey level skills. See this thread here: https://www.aaroads.com/forum/index.php?topic=20215.0
This thread being posted on reddit is what led me to the forum! Just in case anyone cares.
Quote from: csw on January 08, 2019, 11:42:51 PM
Quote from: chays on January 08, 2019, 08:45:37 PM
:clap: :clap: :clap:Wow, very well done! Awesome, I'm impressed. This is MapMikey level skills. See this thread here: https://www.aaroads.com/forum/index.php?topic=20215.0
This thread being posted on reddit is what led me to the forum! Just in case anyone cares.
Heh, I was wondering if we'd get any crossovers...I lurk but if I fell into that rabbit hole I'd probably never get out.
Quote from: empirestate on January 08, 2019, 09:02:21 PM
Quote from: chays on January 08, 2019, 08:45:37 PM
:clap: :clap: :clap:Wow, very well done! Awesome, I'm impressed. This is MapMikey level skills. See this thread here: https://www.aaroads.com/forum/index.php?topic=20215.0
Aw, shucks! *bow*
Very nice job by MapMikey–I wonder if I would have ever figured that one out on my own. The interchange definitely looked vaguely familiar, but I was really thinking of downtown LA to start. Would've taken me a while to hit on Hartford!
I also recall a similar challenge with an old B/W photo, I think of a bridge, in the Delaware Valley, perhaps? Anybody else recall something like that?
Solving the Ruddy Ct photo is Mapmikey-level skills...
Interestingly, if you type Ruddy Ct vs. Ruddy Court at Google Maps you get a slightly different suggested locations list. Ruddy Court did not bring up the NJ location...
The Radiohead cover was not my hardest find IMO (and as I have stated I'm sure a number of others on the forum would've gotten it). This was: https://www.aaroads.com/forum/index.php?topic=21533.msg2275706#msg2275706
Quote from: Mapmikey on January 09, 2019, 06:38:02 AM
Interestingly, if you type Ruddy Ct vs. Ruddy Court at Google Maps you get a slightly different suggested locations list. Ruddy Court did not bring up the NJ location...
If there are a lot of streets/places with the same name, then it will bring up the five closest to wherever you are looking at Google Maps.
I tried it, but was poking around Minnesota at the time so it didn't come up. Tried again last night while situated around West Virginia, and then it showed up. I've had that phenomenon come up before...after all, it wouldn't be useful to show you a locale in your hometown if you're travelling somewhere else.
January 9th, 2018:
An exit sign on a non freeway.
QuoteJanuary 9th, 2018:
An exit sign on a non freeway.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8115/29175405433_dcd181d9ed_z_d.jpg)
Ambulance Exit
Marion, IL
QuoteJanuary 9th, 2018: An exit sign on a non-freeway.
Fleur Drive, where it exits and the through route turns into MLK Jr Pkwy, Des Moines.
(https://i.imgur.com/yviirVE.jpg)
QuoteJanuary 9th, 2018: An exit sign on a non-freeway.
On Lawrenceville Highway (US 29/78, a non-freeway) approaching the beginning of the Stone Mountain Freeway:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2Froadphotos%2Fus29n_us78e.jpg&hash=730ba96dc3294ed2464cbe1dc5048355bb8aa5ed)
Quote from: Mapmikey on January 09, 2019, 06:38:02 AM
The Radiohead cover was not my hardest find IMO (and as I have stated I'm sure a number of others on the forum would've gotten it). This was: https://www.aaroads.com/forum/index.php?topic=21533.msg2275706#msg2275706
I'm starting to feel inspiration for a new type of Challenge thread... ;-)
Quote from: US71 on January 09, 2019, 12:14:40 PM
QuoteJanuary 9th, 2018:
An exit sign on a non freeway.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8115/29175405433_dcd181d9ed_z_d.jpg)
Ambulance Exit
Marion, IL
Where is that, exactly? I used to run a daily delivery route in that area, and a few of the hospitals were customers of ours.
QuoteJanuary 9th, 2018: An exit sign on a non-freeway.
Smyrna, GA
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5683/30257994214_31775da18f_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/N6N8vq)
GA-US41-280N (https://flic.kr/p/N6N8vq) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote from: kphoger on January 09, 2019, 02:48:13 PM
Quote from: US71 on January 09, 2019, 12:14:40 PM
QuoteJanuary 9th, 2018:
An exit sign on a non freeway.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8115/29175405433_dcd181d9ed_z_d.jpg)
Ambulance Exit
Marion, IL
Where is that, exactly? I used to run a daily delivery route in that area, and a few of the hospitals were customers of ours.
Here (https://goo.gl/maps/sY8NjFHZAiD2). :bigass:
Quote from: empirestate on January 09, 2019, 05:13:00 PM
Quote from: kphoger on January 09, 2019, 02:48:13 PM
Quote from: US71 on January 09, 2019, 12:14:40 PM
QuoteJanuary 9th, 2018:
An exit sign on a non freeway.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8115/29175405433_dcd181d9ed_z_d.jpg)
Ambulance Exit
Marion, IL
Where is that, exactly? I used to run a daily delivery route in that area, and a few of the hospitals were customers of ours.
Here (https://goo.gl/maps/sY8NjFHZAiD2). :bigass:
So... It's for Life Line Ambulance 1½ blocks south, then. Not even for a hospital.
Quote from: kphoger on January 09, 2019, 05:19:13 PM
Quote from: empirestate on January 09, 2019, 05:13:00 PM
Quote from: kphoger on January 09, 2019, 02:48:13 PM
Quote from: US71 on January 09, 2019, 12:14:40 PM
QuoteJanuary 9th, 2018:
An exit sign on a non freeway.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8115/29175405433_dcd181d9ed_z_d.jpg)
Ambulance Exit
Marion, IL
Where is that, exactly? I used to run a daily delivery route in that area, and a few of the hospitals were customers of ours.
Here (https://goo.gl/maps/sY8NjFHZAiD2). :bigass:
So... It's for Life Line Ambulance 1½ blocks south, then. Not even for a hospital.
Must be; that's what made this one tricky, since it's not directly at an ambulance corps' driveway, nor a hospital.
Figuring out the date is also a challenge: a 2012 view (https://goo.gl/maps/BBs95pKWWCr) more closely matches the cityscape. Note that the fence over the culvert remains popular for political signage, but the candidates are different. Dave Severin was elected in Nov. 2016, so the photo must be from not long before then. However, The Hub rec center was opened in January of 2015, yet appears to be under construction in the photo. (As far as I can see, Severin did not run for office in 2014.) This is probably just my misinterpretation of the photo, however; the construction vehicles are probably there for some other reason. And the brick building with the white slanted roof was still present in 2016; it has since been replaced by another structure.
Quote from: empirestate on January 09, 2019, 05:39:26 PM
Figuring out the date is also a challenge: a 2012 view (https://goo.gl/maps/BBs95pKWWCr) more closely matches the cityscape. Note that the fence over the culvert remains popular for political signage, but the candidates are different. Dave Severin was elected in Nov. 2016, so the photo must be from not long before then. However, The Hub rec center was opened in January of 2015, yet appears to be under construction in the photo. (As far as I can see, Severin did not run for office in 2014.) This is probably just my misinterpretation of the photo, however; the construction vehicles are probably there for some other reason. And the brick building with the white slanted roof was still present in 2016; it has since been replaced by another structure.
September 2016 :)
QuoteJanuary 9th, 2018: An exit sign on a non-freeway.
I forgot I had this, a better example than the one I posted earlier. US 1 in Hollywood, FL:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2Froadphotos%2Fnumbers%2Ffl820.jpg&hash=b8da1700171b1b9cc92092e388b332a17b3327bb)
QuoteJanuary 9th, 2018: An exit sign on a non-freeway.
Ewa HI -- none of the highways at this interchange are freeways:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hawaiihighways.com%2F4di-BGS.jpg&hash=bf13a1163e33f679c378c312d16be9ea5340eec4)
Quote from: Roadgeekteen on January 09, 2019, 12:09:12 PM
January 9th, 2018:
An exit sign on a non freeway.
Do British Columbia "No Exit" signs count? :bigass: From TrekEarth.com
(https://i1.trekearth.com/photos/1233/noexit.jpg)
January, 10 2019:
Road signs assemblies with at least 20 of the 26 letters on it.
Quote from: Roadgeekteen on January 10, 2019, 08:20:18 AM
January, 10 2019:
Road signs assemblies with at least 20 of the 26 letters on it.
23 (no Q, V, or Z):
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/790/40105696484_203714c1bc_c.jpg)
Quote from: Roadgeekteen on January 10, 2019, 08:20:18 AM
January 10, 2019:
Road signs assemblies with at least 20 of the 26 letters on it.
22 letters (no G, J, Q, or Z). Even without the truck regulation sign there's still 20 (no K or V).
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2Froadphotos%2Fi285w_ga141s.jpg&hash=b00effdaf4c820201c762598f113d19bca2a68e8)
QuoteJanuary, 10 2019: Road signs assemblies with at least 20 of the 26 letters on it.
23 of 26 - No J, Q, or W.
These signs are scattered around the Pennsylvania Turnpike system:
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3736/32776223824_56d210b32a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RWjHrj)
QuoteJanuary, 10 2019: Road signs assemblies with at least 20 of the 26 letters on it.
This should work! I-10 eastbound in Mobile. 6 letters are missing. Strangely, one of them is R. (BFJQRZ)
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5828/30792978536_24bab79d50_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NV54H3)
AL-I-10X022E (https://flic.kr/p/NV54H3) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote from: paulthemapguy on January 10, 2019, 03:25:39 PM
QuoteJanuary, 10 2019: Road signs assemblies with at least 20 of the 26 letters on it.
I-49 north in Alexandria, LA. 21 of 26 (BFJQZ)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190111/5fdda1fa12b1e2ec4d85e00d88344d82.jpg)
TX 121 in Grapevine, TX (DFW) missing BJQZ
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190111/5063defffaee2b3a96018b205dd09896.jpg)
iPhone
QuoteJanuary, 10 2019: Road signs assemblies with at least 20 of the 26 letters on it.
This one has 21 letters.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2F20letters.jpg&hash=9b7b65b604c24f7a5a8536ac250fe3cdb2c56ae8)
QuoteJanuary 12, 2019 : Something old, something new (an old highway and a new highway)
IL 140 (old National Road) at US 40 near Mulberry Grove, IL
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4864/45818549064_a16b83dedc_z_d.jpg)
QuoteJanuary 12, 2019: Something old, something new (an old highway and a new highway.)
Former MN-5 at MN-120/Century Avenue
(https://i.imgur.com/8MQRRiG.jpg)
Does this count?
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7324/16375545315_8876e7c22d_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qX3X7c)2014 Kentucky Road Photos 0348 (https://flic.kr/p/qX3X7c) by H.B. Elkins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hbelkins/), on Flickr
Only if there's also a New Old Pike. ;)
QuoteJanuary 12, 2019: Something old, something new (an old highway and a new highway.)
Old OH-533 was newly designated CR-5, if that counts
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1565/24827758964_00e5bb8b7d_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DPWKKJ)
OH-533STNO (https://flic.kr/p/DPWKKJ) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteJanuary 12, 2019: Something old, something new (an old highway and a new highway.)
Downtown Indianapolis:
(https://i.imgur.com/n8mkB5j.jpg)
[EDIT: Image removed...missed the part about old and new highway]
QuoteJanuary 12, 2019: Something old, something new (an old highway and a new highway.)
The First Coast is new and can take you to an old one in I-10. Taken August 21, 2018.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20180821%2Ffl23jlcmop.jpg&hash=d684b769d4d90664064d6f23f5b1a707adcc9371)
QuoteJanuary 12, 2019: Something old, something new (an old highway and a new highway.)
Current I-85 on the left, the original I-85 (now BL-85) on the right in Spartanburg, SC (2018-04-20):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2Froadphotos%2Fi85n_i85blspa.jpg&hash=3657addf149f3a74a8e11e0833f4a630d3a1331b)
January 13, 2019: for the thirteenth day of the year, find unlucky number 13.
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January 13, 2019: for the thirteenth day of the year, find unlucky number 13.
(https://i.imgur.com/wf69cmV.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/umOKToB.jpg)
Quote from: Ben114 on January 13, 2019, 10:11:15 AM
January 13, 2019: for the thirteenth day of the year, find unlucky number 13.
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1767/28525247157_d811d3e905_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KsFmba)
ND13 West Sign - Wahpeton (https://flic.kr/p/KsFmba) by formulanone (https://www.flickr.com/photos/formulanone/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4315/35559759190_0d273e52df_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Wbi4wo)
TCH 1 East - Exit 13 - BC99 South Taylor Way (https://flic.kr/p/Wbi4wo) by formulanone (https://www.flickr.com/photos/formulanone/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4908/39666798693_9f44855eef_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23rdHhi)
US13 South Business Green Shield - Salisbury (https://flic.kr/p/23rdHhi) by formulanone (https://www.flickr.com/photos/formulanone/), on Flickr
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January 13, 2019: for the thirteenth day of the year, find unlucky number 13.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8105/29689516392_efac86f2cf_z_d.jpg)
IL 13 and 34
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5321/18060078302_b33465ed61_z_d.jpg)
MO 13
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January 13, 2019: for the thirteenth day of the year, find unlucky number 13.
13's from CA, AR, and MT
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4193/34535220402_c0a5dc3086_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UBL2Qw)
CA-013WG (https://flic.kr/p/UBL2Qw) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1635/26399187385_df92d7b770_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GdNJFc)
IMG_0670 (https://flic.kr/p/GdNJFc) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1834/42215876310_6625e10f78_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/27jtpfo)
MT-025-013E (https://flic.kr/p/27jtpfo) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
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January 13, 2019: for the thirteenth day of the year, find unlucky number 13.
But 13 is my lucky number! Too bad today's 13 is a snow day for me.
US 13 on Virginia's Eastern Shore:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FKellerVA%2BAccomac%2BSalisburyMD-DSC_4475.jpg&hash=6499bcdb55735c376dbf66e956e7467c65916316)
NL 13, in southeastern Newfoundland:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FNL-13-ahead-large.jpg&hash=0e64536d976a85286f13e889fe347a38acf3b1a4)
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January 13, 2019: for the thirteenth day of the year, find unlucky number 13.
I'll try to get some new states in here.
NY-13 leaving Ithaca:
(https://i.imgur.com/n05TicO.jpg)
WI-13 in Marshfield:
(https://i.imgur.com/QBG8gEK.jpg)
And Exit 13 on I-155:
(https://i.imgur.com/55WFC1e.jpg)
QuoteJanuary 13, 2019: for the thirteenth day of the year, find unlucky number 13.
A section of MN-13 that is part of the Great River Road. MN-13 at former MN-110, May 26, 2018.
(https://i.imgur.com/Mh7cYUJ.jpg)
QuoteJanuary 13, 2019: for the thirteenth day of the year, find unlucky number 13.
The GA 13 freeway at the route's southern end in Atlanta was the original alignment of I-85, and served as a detour for it when part of the viaduct burned down a while back, which was certainly an unlucky circumstance for commuters.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2Froadphotos%2Fi85n_ga13.jpg&hash=d938a32669b8b8ba33712af147b56d193fc360a3)
US 167 north leaving Cajun country in Louisiana. 13 miles to Meeker and US 71
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190113/366fe20eb37695f5303256fcf4f2ee58.jpg)
iPhone
One of these 13s is unluckier than the others.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7206/13927915088_e5d1bb7af4_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ndLcV3)2014 Hampton Roads-Delmarva Trip Day 3 - 095 (https://flic.kr/p/ndLcV3) by H.B. Elkins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hbelkins/), on Flickr
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7856/45819493335_95ea335247_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2cNUT3p)Highest Numbered Exit in PA (I-276 at US 13) (https://flic.kr/p/2cNUT3p) by Brent White (https://www.flickr.com/photos/135313474@N03/), on Flickr
Sorry it's blurry, but this is I-276 at US 13 in Bristol, PA, from 2007
January, 14 2019
Find a sign with a very large number: (over 3,000)
Quote from: Roadgeekteen on January 14, 2019, 08:17:07 AM
January, 14 2019
Find a sign with a very large number: (over 3,000)
$18,000 (sign is meant for pedestrians, but I believe the covered bridge is traversable by both cars and pedestrians)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4788/26926060578_afef106162_c.jpg)
QuoteJanuary, 14 2019: Find a sign with a very large number: (over 3,000)
One you've seen one 57,650-pound weight limit sign in Mississippi, you'll wonder how you ever lived without them!
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/977/40373527790_4c92cfa6bb_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/24vETdJ)
An excuse to post this hand-painted sign in Yatesville, Georgia:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1691/24298936471_d93109647a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/D2dpfx)
"Your Tax Dollars At Work" during I-22 construction at I-65:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4670/27878403459_1878480823_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Jtw75B)
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January, 14 2019
Find a sign with a very large number: (over 3,000)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3080/2528166035_dfe946bb84_z_d.jpg)
Gilmer, Texas Population 4799
QuoteJanuary 14, 2019: Find a sign with a very large number: (over 3,000)
Inspired by the previous post, here's a city of Minneapolis sign with the population. MN-121 after exiting I-35W, May 12, 2017.
(https://i.imgur.com/IirhHbD.jpg)
Quote from: Roadgeekteen on January 14, 2019, 08:17:07 AM
January, 14 2019
Find a sign with a very large number: (over 3,000)
3,000 is a curious threshold, since there are states with route numbers above 3,000. Like Hawaii.
The new HI 3800 bypass to the Kahului airport:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hawaiihighways.com%2Fjct-380-3800-DSC_1977.jpg&hash=4d8c13a80314b00a9dee494cc1603729da55337b)
BTW, the "business" banner above the HI 380 route marker seems not to signify a Business HI 380 separate from regular HI 380; rather it points to a continuation of regular HI 380 that serves businesses, for travelers not going to the airport.
For a second example, I'll recycle this BGS, which includes two HI 7xxx route markers:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hawaiihighways.com%2F4di-BGS.jpg&hash=bf13a1163e33f679c378c312d16be9ea5340eec4)
Finally, another BGS on Oahu with a route marker for Hawaii's highest-numbered signed route:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hawaiihighways.com%2FHI8930-exit-sign_DSC1266.jpg&hash=3a677d6ab0be929408443f6a5641c544a1745a53)
Quote from: oscar on January 14, 2019, 10:04:13 AM
3,000 is a curious threshold, since there are states with route numbers above 3,000. Like Hawaii.
It's to avoid years.
I changed it, only shields over 3,000, so no population signs.
Quote from: Roadgeekteen on January 14, 2019, 10:16:12 AM
I changed it, only shields over 3,000, so no population signs.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4629/28354909559_db7f88b267_z_d.jpg)
Quote from: US71 on January 14, 2019, 10:30:41 AM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4629/28354909559_db7f88b267_z_d.jpg)
To me, that sign implies "this applies statewide". Is that the case?
Quote from: 1 on January 14, 2019, 10:39:07 AM
Quote from: US71 on January 14, 2019, 10:30:41 AM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4629/28354909559_db7f88b267_z_d.jpg)
To me, that sign implies "this applies statewide". Is that the case?
To my knowledge, yes
Quote from: Roadgeekteen on January 14, 2019, 10:16:12 AM
I changed it, only shields over 3,000, so no population signs.
Can't just change the challenge after the fact. This is where being smart and thinking things through before posting becomes important.
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on January 14, 2019, 10:56:18 AM
Quote from: Roadgeekteen on January 14, 2019, 10:16:12 AM
I changed it, only shields over 3,000, so no population signs.
Can't just change the challenge after the fact. This is where being smart and thinking things through before posting becomes important.
It was actually a good challenge before the change. I created a previous challenge that was 1000+, but explicitly recommending as many types of numbers (routes, distances, fines, weight limits, etc.) as possible.
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on January 14, 2019, 10:56:18 AM
Quote from: Roadgeekteen on January 14, 2019, 10:16:12 AM
I changed it, only shields over 3,000, so no population signs.
Can't just change the challenge after the fact. This is where being smart and thinking things through before posting becomes important.
Okay do whatever you want
QuoteJanuary 14, 2019: Find a sign with a very large number: (over 3,000)
I-15 at UT-171.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4305/35907890030_1fe5cffca4_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WH4jGf)
UT-I-15X303N (https://flic.kr/p/WH4jGf) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteJanuary 14, 2019: Find a sign with a very large number: (over 3,000)
Quote from: paulthemapguy on January 14, 2019, 12:30:51 PM
I-15 at UT-171.
This challenge just got a whole lot easier.
Continuing UT 171 west, where it becomes 3500 South. Taken from I-215 north:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1762/43302503801_01e2d0e785_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/28YuDK8)
Some more Utah streets, from northbound UT 154:
(https://i.imgur.com/oeYetVf.jpg)
And finally, a weight limit sign on UT 111:
(https://i.imgur.com/YcwIRQs.jpg)
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on January 14, 2019, 10:56:18 AM
Quote from: Roadgeekteen on January 14, 2019, 10:16:12 AM
I changed it, only shields over 3,000, so no population signs.
Can't just change the challenge after the fact. This is where being smart and thinking things through before posting becomes important.
It could be he wasn't aware of so many large numbers (routes, weights, street numbers) out there.
Well, at least the thread is flowing again.
QuoteJanuary 14, 2019: Find a sign with a very large number: (over 3,000)
Continuing with Utah street numbers (even though I already played three Hawaii route numbers).
11400 South in Murray UT:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FEleven-Thousand-Four-Hundred-South0MurrayUT-DSC_6468.jpg&hash=40060acdc3a561143d56016aca08f75f5954dcad)
QuoteJanuary, 14 2019: Find a sign with a very large number: (over 3,000)
Florida 9336. May 29, 2004.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20040529%2Fus1fl9336.jpg&hash=32edf2fca6a3462a6fa2852afeb31befabdb54fb)
A chance to go way back to July 25, 1999, for one of my early favorites taken at Burgess, Jct., Wyoming.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F19990725%2Fbighorns.jpg&hash=4615df077cad23f2e8890fce882f60ca07a326d7)
And finally to Wolf Creek Pass on the way down US 160 toward Pagosa Springs. November 15, 2003.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20031115%2Fspeedlimits-close.jpg&hash=007a3ed8b2b0cb5081c5ed3b06b29abe9c02df7d)
Quote from: US 89 on January 14, 2019, 01:08:21 PM
QuoteJanuary 14, 2019: Find a sign with a very large number: (over 3,000)
Quote from: paulthemapguy on January 14, 2019, 12:30:51 PM
I-15 at UT-171.
This challenge just got a whole lot easier.
I was originally looking for a street blade for a rural road named after the grid in Iowa or Illinois. Then I remembered that Utah does that with even their urban streets. So yep, there's a way to make this whole criterion a lot easier to accomplish lol
QuoteJanuary 15, 2019: To celebrate the 10th anniversary of this forum, post pictures of roads that did not exist 10 years ago (to the day). If it's not clear which road is shown in the picture, specify it.
Clarification: New construction (new terrain or major upgrades), not new route designations. Also, a sign directing you to the road in question is not enough.
QuoteJanuary 15, 2019: To celebrate the 10th anniversary of this forum, post pictures of roads that did not exist 10 years ago (to the day). If it's not clear which road is shown in the picture, specify it.
HI 3000 (new Lahaina Bypass on Maui):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hawaiihighways.com%2FHI3000-SEnd-WB-DSC_1995.jpg&hash=eb63dd94aea52f1e740dff0c57de04e5c816de6a)
Inuvik-Tuktoyaktuk Highway (NT 10), opened November 2017:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FInuvikTuktoyaktukHwy-welcomesign-DSC_0169.jpg&hash=8746fe907cbefe836fc9af7af1ca84cdaf7e80fe)
Newest segment of I-269 in Mississippi, opened October 2018:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FLaughterRd-I269nearOliveBranchMS-DSC_2567.jpg&hash=812a8486f538a085f5057ad13b3c681547501e6a)
QuoteJanuary 15, 2019: To celebrate the 10th anniversary of this forum, post pictures of roads that did not exist 10 years ago (to the day). If it's not clear which road is shown in the picture, specify it.
Clarification: New construction (new terrain or major upgrades), not new route designations. Also, a sign directing you to the road in question is not enough.
MN-610 just east of the I-94 interchange, not too long after this section opened. February 26, 2017.
(https://i.imgur.com/Q5ew0YM.jpg)
QuoteJanuary 15, 2019: To celebrate the 10th anniversary of this forum, post pictures of roads that did not exist 10 years ago (to the day). If it's not clear which road is shown in the picture, specify it.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/788/41581187851_7e0a4de526_z_d.jpg)
AR 612 - shown here at it's eastern terminus at I-49
QuoteJanuary 15, 2019: To celebrate the 10th anniversary of this forum, post pictures of roads that did not exist 10 years ago (to the day). If it's not clear which road is shown in the picture, specify it.
Ontario Highway 407/412 interchange, this photo shows the highway under construction, but it's open now:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FON%2Fhwy_407-409_images%2F407E%2F2015%2F08-Aug%2F407E_structure_116_n-w-ramp_under_Aug15.jpg&hash=57a94931dc742d9db86f2e416a4c7fd59c6d3210)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/ON/hwy_407-409_images/407E/2015/08-Aug/407E_structure_116_n-w-ramp_under_Aug15_24x16.jpg
Quebec Autoroute 73, south of Quebec City. This section of freeway opened in 2016 (I think):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FPQ%2FA%2F73%2FA73_cl_52_south_NB_Oct16.jpg&hash=6ba8236e477aeb7b330d263e55dc1f4f79e2e389)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/PQ/A/73/A73_cl_52_south_NB_Oct16_24x16.jpg
Quebec Autoroute 30, I think this opened at the end of 2012:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FPQ%2FA%2F30%2FA30_cl_11_east_t_Jun13.jpg&hash=299394bb01ae42a29f2dfa08c3ab68e2f016bee7)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/PQ/A/30/A30_cl_11_east_t_Jun13_24x16.jpg
As with all my photos, if you click on the link below the photo you'll get a much higher resolution photo.
Anyone out there attend the 2013 Wichita meet? Snap a picture of the 13th Street flyover under construction?
QuoteJanuary 15, 2019: To celebrate the 10th anniversary of this forum, post pictures of roads that did not exist 10 years ago (to the day). If it's not clear which road is shown in the picture, specify it.
Lakeview Parkway in Provo, built in 2016. I have no idea why it didn't get a state route number, since UDOT seemed heavily involved in it from the beginning, and it connects the Provo airport to I-15. It's a neat road either way.
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1914/44303585525_4911287e87_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2auXssR)
QuoteJanuary 15, 2019: To celebrate the 10th anniversary of this forum, post pictures of roads that did not exist 10 years ago (to the day). If it's not clear which road is shown in the picture, specify it.
I-781 was born after the forum. This taken July 15, 2015.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20150715%2Feasti781.jpg&hash=f03bb960fd187caa56d3e885a453ffedccda6efc)
QuoteJanuary 15, 2019: To celebrate the 10th anniversary of this forum, post pictures of roads that did not exist 10 years ago (to the day). If it's not clear which road is shown in the picture, specify it.
The current (as of May 2018) northern end of I-69 in Indiana, entering Bloomington.
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/962/41839400151_2b0b150ff6_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/26KcS18)
IN-I-69NTX114 (https://flic.kr/p/26KcS18) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteJanuary 15, 2019: To celebrate the 10th anniversary of this forum, post pictures of roads that did not exist 10 years ago (to the day). If it's not clear which road is shown in the picture, specify it.
US 431 in Anniston, Alabama. Work on this eastern bypass began in 2005, but none of it was open to traffic until 2011 and it wasn't fully complete until 2015. Blurry photo taken on the rainy afternoon of December 9, 2018.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2Froadphotos%2F20181209_130148.jpg&hash=f5475d48a30af9e8193ec19496eb201385802847)
QuoteJanuary 15, 2019: To celebrate the 10th anniversary of this forum, post pictures of roads that did not exist 10 years ago (to the day). If it's not clear which road is shown in the picture, specify.
The first mile of I-22, west of I-65, which did not open until 2016:
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a3/Int22wRoad-FirstMile-FromInt65-Aug2016_%2833425441685%29.jpg/1024px-Int22wRoad-FirstMile-FromInt65-Aug2016_%2833425441685%29.jpg)
Maryland Route 200, which opened to traffic in 2011:
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a9/MD200eRoadTollSign-Autum2015_%2831977293453%29.jpg/1024px-MD200eRoadTollSign-Autum2015_%2831977293453%29.jpg)
This section of Tennessee Route 840 / I-840 didn't open to traffic until 2012:
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/24/I-840_West_Sign_-_MM28_%2844604831162%29.jpg/1024px-I-840_West_Sign_-_MM28_%2844604831162%29.jpg)
QuoteJanuary 15, 2019: To celebrate the 10th anniversary of this forum, post pictures of roads that did not exist 10 years ago (to the day). If it's not clear which road is shown in the picture, specify.
If you were at the Hoosier Heartland meet, you saw both of these!
The new 4-lane IN 25 opened in sections throughout 2012-2013. This shot in Delphi:
(https://i.imgur.com/JS2hn9L.jpg)
The US 231 bypass around the west side of West Lafayette, this shot looking southbound just before crossing the Wabash:
(https://i.imgur.com/ca8QxMc.jpg)
Quote from: csw on January 15, 2019, 10:03:44 PM
The new 4-lane IN 25 opened in sections throughout 2012-2013. This shot in Delphi:
(https://i.imgur.com/JS2hn9L.jpg)
The proportions of that SR-25 sign looked like that of an Illinois state highway sign, and I was confused about what I was looking at at first. :-D
QuoteJanuary 15, 2019: To celebrate the 10th anniversary of this forum, post pictures of roads that did not exist 10 years ago (to the day). If it's not clear which road is shown in the picture, specify.
M-231 (the half-assed partial US-31 bypass over the Grand River) opened in October 2015.
(https://i.imgur.com/EipsDuA.jpg)
QuoteJanuary 15, 2019: To celebrate the 10th anniversary of this forum, post pictures of roads that did not exist 10 years ago (to the day). If it's not clear which road is shown in the picture, specify it.
New Evergreen Point Bridge, Seattle, WA. Photo taken April 2, 2016.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7829/46034920034_f13b5d0742_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2d8WZTQ)New Evergreen Point Bridge (https://flic.kr/p/2d8WZTQ) by Arthur Allen (https://www.flickr.com/photos/116988743@N07/), on Flickr
QuoteJanuary 16, 2019: The Eighteenth Amendment (Prohibition) was ratified 100 years ago today. Post road signs that prohibited something at the time, but it's allowed now.
"Allowed now" because it got repealed, obviously.
For example, a "no turn on red" sign that has since been removed, or a "one way" sign from a 2010 photo that is a 2-way road now.
How do you take a picture of a regulatory sign that is no longer there?
Quote from: paulthemapguy on January 16, 2019, 09:40:08 AM
How do you take a picture of a regulatory sign that is no longer there?
Archives?
Quote from: paulthemapguy on January 16, 2019, 09:40:08 AM
How do you take a picture of a regulatory sign that is no longer there?
No idea, but why would you need to?
My intent was that it's not a current photo.
QuoteJanuary 16, 2019: The Eighteenth Amendment (Prohibition) was ratified 100 years ago today. Post road signs that prohibited something at the time, but it's allowed now.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2569/4057879425_0ef69aafc5_z_d.jpg)
Closest I can find is this 2009 Road Closed north of Mountainburg, AR The road washed out and had to be rebuilt.
QuoteJanuary 16, 2019: The Eighteenth Amendment (Prohibition) was ratified 100 years ago today. Post road signs that prohibited something at the time, but it's allowed now.
In the same vein as above, this ramp from US 41 in Benton Co., IN, was closed in August, and I'm 95% sure it's open now...
(https://i.imgur.com/fX5n25Y.jpg)
Can I also just say that I am so happy this thread has been revived. It's my favorite one on this site.
QuoteJanuary 16, 2019: The Eighteenth Amendment (Prohibition) was ratified 100 years ago today. Post road signs that prohibited something at the time, but it's allowed now.
Wait... if we're commemorating Prohibition, shouldn't this challenge be reversed (i.e. post road signs showing something allowed when the photo was taken but isn't allowed now)?
Anyway, my offering: I haven't been out west since I took this photo, but I assume that with the Hoover Dam bridge there no longer is a vehicle restriction on US-93.
(https://i.imgur.com/FAeF4vY.jpg)
January, 17 2019:
Post speed limits of 70 or more on non freeways (2 or 4 lanes).
Quote from: paulthemapguy on January 16, 2019, 09:40:08 AM
How do you take a picture of a regulatory sign that is no longer there?
Old photos you took years ago, before the change.
QuoteJanuary, 17 2019
Post speed limits of 70 or more on non freeways (2 or 4 lanes).
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5525/11435770925_f9a1e28a69_z_d.jpg)
Colmesneil, TX Hwy R255
QuoteJanuary 18, 2019: Reassurance markers posted without a directional tab.
US 67 in Clinton, IA:
(https://i.imgur.com/G5IdwMO.jpg)
Southern Illinois does this a lot.
IL 1 in Hardin County:
(https://i.imgur.com/hTGaN95.jpg)
IL 34, also in Hardin County:
(https://i.imgur.com/yaNaSx9.jpg)
QuoteJanuary 18, 2019: Reassurance markers posted without a directional tab.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4658/28354909269_0c9cacbd4f_z_d.jpg)
Just south of the AR/LA State Line
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3022/3007036806_f23f876947_z_d.jpg)
Hindsville, AR (no longer exists)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3103/2627388848_a823a31513_z_d.jpg)
Harrisonville, MO
QuoteJanuary 18, 2019: Reassurance markers posted without a directional tab.
Hawaii does a lot of that, since so many of its routes (but not this one) change directions as they curve around volcanoes.
HI 3000 in west Maui:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hawaiihighways.com%2FHI3000-SEnd-WB-DSC_1995.jpg&hash=eb63dd94aea52f1e740dff0c57de04e5c816de6a)
QuoteJanuary 18, 2019: Reassurance markers posted without a directional tab.
Pretty much any Illinois county highway marker will suffice for this challenge...
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4815/45803837721_7f322b83aa_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2cMwDb2)
IL-CKK47NTSR (https://flic.kr/p/2cMwDb2) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
ID-43
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1900/42326625300_0db2cbb525_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/27ug24J)
ID-043-US26NR (https://flic.kr/p/27ug24J) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
WY-30
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1897/42329167280_066b70e87f_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/27uu3GY)
WY-030-US16SR (https://flic.kr/p/27uu3GY) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteJanuary 18, 2019: Reassurance markers posted without a directional tab.
ID 33 in Rexburg, ID:
(https://i.imgur.com/XLclhBp.jpg)
US 84 south of Pagosa Springs, CO:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1829/42399871305_7f64fa749a_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/27AJqxT)
US 54 in Santa Rosa, NM (apparently this isn't actually 54 anymore, but whatever):
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/923/42399904965_63ab6a15dc_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/27AJAye)
QuoteJanuary 18, 2019: Reassurance markers posted without a directional tab.
GA 5 Connector in Kennesaw:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fnumbers%2Fga5conn.jpg&hash=e356f7679b35e3a452fffda034ba0fab9b353af1)
US 29 Business near Winder, where they probably couldn't decide whether to use SOUTH or WEST:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2Froadphotos%2Fnumbers%2Fus29buswin.jpg&hash=7beec21075c42984f83150784a2d47eb3a0d7abc)
And finally on I-575:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2Froadphotos%2Fnumbers%2Fi575_2.jpg&hash=fd26811275a8e9eac407017b809a238b34c0d894)
QuoteJanuary 18, 2019: Reassurance markers posted without a directional tab.
Here's an Alaska 7 in Ketchikan. June 24, 2001.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20010624%2Fak7.jpg&hash=ab15057ef4936f0c89b2b328f721d93c6fd12668)
QuoteJanuary 19, 2018: Trailblazers or other assemblies with the elements out of proper sequence.
(https://i.imgur.com/hLbwabT.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/QDhsMAC.jpg)
QuoteJanuary 19, 2018: Trailblazers or other assemblies with the elements out of proper sequence.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4356/36562748993_a8ddfb597d_z_d.jpg)
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3254/2890630009_6363f23839_z_d.jpg)
QuoteJanuary 19, 2018: Trailblazers or other assemblies with the elements out of proper sequence.
Very very close to the assembly @US71 posted:
Why is there a left arrow to the right of a right arrow? TN just doesn't give a damn about signage.
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5551/30063610273_65e7e3d543_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MNBRWa)
TN-US64-US43NS (https://flic.kr/p/MNBRWa) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
^^^ I suspect this was before the full bypass of Lawrenceburg (US 64) was completed.
QuoteJanuary 19, 2018: Trailblazers or other assemblies with the elements out of proper sequence.
This one's a bit odd with the up arrow on top. Near Stottville, New York. September 14, 2018.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20180914%2Fny9hnorthny67southny66.jpg&hash=5769d0ce7189e1509578c2bd579dac61fe030ac1)
Quote from: hbelkins on January 19, 2019, 07:25:36 PM
^^^ I suspect this was before the full bypass of Lawrenceburg (US 64) was completed.
Mine is from 2017. The bypass was finished, but not all the signs were corrected.
January 21, 2018:
To celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, find roadways that honor him.
Quote
January 21, 2018:
To celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, find roadways that honor him.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3160/2824013174_6375a1c61b_z_d.jpg)
Lawton, OK
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3025/2880693137_a3e14a6c4f_z_d.jpg)
Kansas City, KS
Quote from: Ben114 on January 21, 2019, 09:38:53 AM
January 21, 2018:
To celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, find roadways that honor him.
Seattle, Washington, with a ghost 900 sign. This part was decommissioned in 1992. From Google Street View (https://goo.gl/maps/CqVmk8HNDSu).
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4914/46102806904_cce9da0dde_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2deWWi7)Martin Luther King Jr. Way, and ghost SR 900 sign (https://flic.kr/p/2deWWi7) by Arthur Allen (https://www.flickr.com/photos/116988743@N07/), on Flickr
Quote from: Ben114 on January 21, 2019, 09:38:53 AM
January 21, 2018:
To celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, find roadways that honor him.
Dr. M.L. King Jr. Drive (LA 3194) in Shreveport LA, off exit from newest I-49 segment:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FMLKingJrDr-Shreveport%2520LA-DSC_6157.jpg&hash=3cac2e0da6951457f5b4e334d138432a23b502c2)
Martin Luther King Hwy. (US 80) in Tuskegee AL:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FMartinLutherKingHwy-TuskegeeAL-DSC_8085.jpg&hash=683a0ba9392f6b5ce346ebdc522fe2c2d8f586e7)
M L King Jr. Blvd. in Marshall TX:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FMLKingJrBlvd-MarshallTX-DSC_8192.jpg&hash=167e828316cf57f26c5c6f3c0f49da988da08f11)
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January 21, 2018:
To celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, find roadways that honor him.
This certainly wouldn't be complete without a trip to Atlanta:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2Froadphotos%2Fmlk.jpg&hash=e1572f50e9a0d230a32f883b69dd37b370b3c6c7)
QuoteJanuary 21, 2018: To celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, find roadways that honor him.
Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy forms an L-shaped route around the south and west sides of downtown Des Moines. The east-west section of the road, west of the dividing line, is the only street in the city prefixed with the "West" direction. Here's a sign at the corner of the L, where it intersects Fleur Dr and the unprefixed N/S section of MLK Jr Pkwy (straight ahead in this picture).
(https://i.imgur.com/VaNB7x7.jpg)
QuoteJanuary 21, 2018: To celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, find roadways that honor him.
There's this one near Portland
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fmlk.jpg&hash=6b0b3dc647b283c720f6db10476f820272a1a422)
Quote from: Truvelo on January 21, 2019, 12:56:42 PM
QuoteJanuary 21, 2018: To celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, find roadways that honor him.
There's this one near Portland
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fmlk.jpg&hash=6b0b3dc647b283c720f6db10476f820272a1a422)
Bonus points for Rosa Parks.
One of my favorite cities to road geek in: Baltimore, MD
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4367/37188421522_3d0acfaa88_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/YEdo6q)
^^ Was there ever an I-170 shield on that sign?
Quote from: Truvelo on January 21, 2019, 04:30:30 PM
^^ Was there ever an I-170 shield on that sign?
I don't think so. The right did say Harbor City. Other signs in the area had an I-170 though.
QuoteJanuary 21, 2018: To celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, find roadways that honor him.
Near I-96's eastern terminus in downtown Detroit.
(https://i.imgur.com/2eAYwg5.jpg)
Quote from: Ben114 on January 21, 2019, 01:53:21 PM
Bonus points for Rosa Parks.
I always think of this...
QuoteJanuary 21, 2018: To celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, find roadways that honor him.
Tuskegee, Alabama:
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5630/22851051978_333893fd46_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/APgBCN)
I-35 in Austin:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4425/36310503302_9035c7fae7_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XjCPAo)
I-64/70 in East St. Louis:
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/819/25945387507_cf56f12ca6_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FwGTMn)
QuoteJanuary 22, 2019 Sign within a sign
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7658/17750416566_f76e0f8e0e_z_d.jpg)
Low Clearance Warning in Springfield, MO
QuoteJanuary 22, 2019 Sign within a sign
Georgia Highway 57 has a few of these:
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/424/32302426850_5eac460159_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Rdso6Y)
There's not many opportunities to mix up both of my interests, so here's the start of the 1978 Long Beach Grand Prix with "Left ONLY" signage on a BGS:
(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/dAZ5_2uAvLA/maxresdefault.jpg)
Image credit: Motor Sport magazine (https://photos.motorsportmagazine.com/grand-prix-legends/1978-long-beach-grand-prix-10800942.html)
Quote from: US71 on January 22, 2019, 10:49:13 AM
QuoteJanuary 22, 2019 Sign within a sign
(https://www.aaroads.com/texas/ih035/i-035_n_exit_234c_01.jpg)
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from right here (https://www.aaroads.com/texas/i-035nc_tx.html) on aaroads.com]
QuoteJanuary 26, 2019: Road signs that probably won't be seen/noticed by the general public.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4883/43997033240_1cbd03f834_c.jpg)
Mile marker on MA 110. This road has more typical markers every 0.2 miles; this type of marker can have an odd decimal digit but is not placed as often as every 0.1 mile.
Interestingly, the mile markers on this segment of road are off by about 2 (should be 47.x). I would expect internal mile markers to be more accurate.
Note: "Almost invisible" is not the only option for this challenge. If it's not seen because it's not open to the general public, it still counts.
Quote from: 1 on January 26, 2019, 09:24:38 AM
QuoteJanuary 26, 2019: Road signs that probably won't be seen/noticed by the general public.
I don't know if this counts as a road sign or not...
This is a right-of-way marker for US-65 near where it crosses over Lake Taneycomo in Branson, MO.
Most people wouldn't see it because it's along a hiking path in a little-used city park.
GSV of the back of the sign
here (https://goo.gl/maps/3kvqph41ypH2).
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1092.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi410%2Fkphoger%2Fmo_row_zps1ebea8d7.jpg&hash=492ddc2f49ec158fad0644b3fd1b9e05d4a982d1)
QuoteJanuary 26, 2019: Road signs that probably won't be seen/noticed by the general public.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8649/15955685843_ebbf918b72_z_d.jpg)
old FAP sign at the Arkansas-Louisiana State Line along Us 71
QuoteJanuary 26, 2019: Road signs that probably won't be seen/noticed by the general public.
I think New York's reference markers fit this. Here's one on the Lake Ontario State Parkway. August 14, 2016.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20160814%2Fref974a.jpg&hash=3d660e6a636ceac5693fdf6dd862072168b312f4)
QuoteJanuary 26, 2019: Road signs that probably won't be seen/noticed by the general public.
I'd say most of the motoring public never notice this sign as it's behind a fence and shrubbery in Queens, NYC.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4416/36383066542_18df283230_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Xr3J7J)
QuoteJanuary 30, 2019: A Big Blue Specific Logo sign
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7915/33055429688_929670264a_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SmZHBw)
CT-8 in Shelton, CT
QuoteJanuary 30, 2019: A Big Blue Specific Logo sign
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3127/2632218957_6a49acdb84_z_d.jpg)
QuoteJanuary 30, 2019: A Big Blue Specific Logo sign
I thought I'd be able to contribute at least one here, but even with almost 18,000 pictures of road signs and I don't seem to have a single one of a blue logo sign.
QuoteJanuary 30, 2019: A Big Blue Specific Logo sign
No food on I-80 in Illinois:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1792/30143739468_05d3c82ac2_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MVGxy1)
Quote from: Jim on January 30, 2019, 08:35:32 PM
QuoteJanuary 30, 2019: A Big Blue Specific Logo sign
I thought I'd be able to contribute at least one here, but even with almost 18,000 pictures of road signs and I don't seem to have a single one of a blue logo sign.
I have one despite only having a few hundred photos. I took this photo because I thought the decimal mileages were interesting. Atlanta area; not sure which exit.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4797/26859930788_9d35a5b4c3_c.jpg)
QuoteJanuary 30, 2019: A Big Blue Specific Logo sign
I don't generally take photos of these, but it turns out I do actually have one. I-75 northbound approaching exit 350 for FL 200 near Ocala (2018-12-17):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2Froadphotos%2Fi75n_fl_exit350_logo.jpg&hash=2057776a50c9c721f321d12b5b3411be479f3ca6)
February 2, 2019: speed limit signs lower than 50 on interstates.
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February 2, 2019: speed limit signs lower than 50 on interstates.
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3708/10927618493_c5d12f2140_z_d.jpg)
I-49 near Gillham, LA (45 MPH)
QuoteFebruary 2, 2019: Speed limit signs lower than 50 on interstates.
Here's a slightly unusual advance speed limit sign for the 45 MPH section on I-35E in Saint Paul. May 26, 2018.
(https://i.imgur.com/Qe2Kdjj.jpg)
QuoteFebruary 2, 2019: Speed limit signs lower than 50 on interstates.
Westbound Interstate H-1, 35mph on a flyover above Interstate H-201 (and continuing about a half-mile until the HI 92 junction):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hawaiihighways.com%2Fkahauiki-interchange-H1-flyover-large.jpg&hash=6b456225d0b56b85523782665bd02a239da8192d)
Quote from: Roadgeekteen on February 02, 2019, 10:19:40 AM
February 2, 2019: speed limit signs lower than 50 on interstates.
It's a truck speed limit but it isn't a yellow advisory sign. I-10 west in Baton Rouge
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190202/370bad7356c8925ed0d92b51cb48e246.jpg)
iPhone
QuoteFebruary 2, 2019: speed limit signs lower than 50 on interstates.
I-285 has some variable speed limit signs, though 35 was ignored at this point...
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1747/41674276774_87bd78f209_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/26uByzm)
...this was probably an error on I-10 east of Mobile:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4854/31989951287_bd46cd76b1_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QJQS1g)
Quote from: formulanone on February 02, 2019, 12:26:29 PM
QuoteFebruary 2, 2019: speed limit signs lower than 50 on interstates.
I-285 has some variable speed limit signs, though 35 was ignored at this point...
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1747/41674276774_87bd78f209_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/26uByzm)
...this was probably an error on I-10 east of Mobile:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4854/31989951287_bd46cd76b1_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QJQS1g)
Is the first pic in bad weather?
Quote from: Roadgeekteen on February 02, 2019, 03:59:58 PM
Quote from: formulanone on February 02, 2019, 12:26:29 PM
I-285 has some variable speed limit signs, though 35 was ignored at this point...
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1747/41674276774_87bd78f209_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/26uByzm)
Is the first pic in bad weather?
These variable speed limit signs, which normally read 65, are triggered based on traffic volume, dropping to 55, then 45, then finally 35. As with all freeway speed limit signs in Atlanta, they are universally ignored.
Quote from: Eth on February 02, 2019, 04:39:01 PM
Quote from: Roadgeekteen on February 02, 2019, 03:59:58 PM
Quote from: formulanone on February 02, 2019, 12:26:29 PM
I-285 has some variable speed limit signs, though 35 was ignored at this point...
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1747/41674276774_87bd78f209_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/26uByzm)
Is the first pic in bad weather?
These variable speed limit signs, which normally read 65, are triggered based on traffic volume, dropping to 55, then 45, then finally 35. As with all freeway speed limit signs in Atlanta, they are universally ignored.
Why would speed limits be lowered for traffic?
Quote from: Roadgeekteen on February 02, 2019, 05:21:58 PM
Quote from: Eth on February 02, 2019, 04:39:01 PM
These variable speed limit signs, which normally read 65, are triggered based on traffic volume, dropping to 55, then 45, then finally 35. As with all freeway speed limit signs in Atlanta, they are universally ignored.
Why would speed limits be lowered for traffic?
It's supposed to smooth out the flow of traffic instead of everything suddenly coming to a stop from 70. It's a system some of our freeways have had for the last 15 years and is being rolled out across the country.
Here's my entry for today's challenge. A 45mph limit on I-35 in KC. The 80 degree temperature on the advertisement to the left of the speed limit sign is wishful thinking at the moment.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fspeed45.jpg&hash=8af57d26a2746acff25f30e716593198827d3890)
Quote from: Roadgeekteen on February 02, 2019, 10:19:40 AM
February 2, 2019: speed limit signs lower than 50 on interstates.
I-690 in Syracuse is 45 eastbound from West St to the east end of the I-81 interchange:
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5497/11665062193_51766ddd6b_z.jpg)
Credit: Doug's Flickr (https://www.flickr.com/photos/dougtone/11665062193/in/album-72157623248799660/)(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3789/11665164294_52ccdcdd8f_z.jpg)
Credit: Doug's Flickr (https://www.flickr.com/photos/dougtone/11665164294/in/album-72157623248799660/)You can see the first speed limit sign a bit better in this picture:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4067/4485955943_4268df6739_z.jpg)
Credit: Doug's Flickr (https://www.flickr.com/photos/dougtone/4485955943/in/album-72157623248799660/)
Quote from: Roadgeekteen on February 02, 2019, 10:19:40 AM
February 2, 2019: speed limit signs lower than 50 on interstates.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fempirestateroads.com%2Fphotos%2Fmonroe%2Fil-east.jpg&hash=745c371ea69dd870ee0288482631acfcad8c9b27)
You'll just have to take my word for it, but there's a Speed Limit 40 sign in this photo.
(from http://empirestateroads.com/photos/monroe/innerloop.html (http://empirestateroads.com/photos/monroe/innerloop.html))
It's a day late for lining up with the Super Bowl, but oh well, close enough.
QuoteFebruary 4, 2019: Signs for/leading to sports stadiums.
An old sign on I-35W SB for the now-demolished Metrodome. August 6, 2015.
(https://i.imgur.com/ClYOtmj.jpg)
QuoteFebruary 4, 2019: Signs for/leading to sports stadiums.
The way to last night's venue from the northwest, via I-75's exit 252:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2Froadphotos%2Fbenz.jpg&hash=0592275870eb301d4f2d2df9b37f4e99f7e73ddb)
The former home of the Braves from eastbound I-20:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2Froadphotos%2Fturner.jpg&hash=b89e5b6b2df7f166c0414c22d27b2d7cfad2fb21)
And the Braves' new suburban home from southbound I-75:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2Froadphotos%2Fsuntrust.jpg&hash=aaa224ff498a822a1841e7af9381bf395fb3faff)
QuoteFebruary 4, 2019: Signs for/leading to sports stadiums.
This is as close as I can get...Miller Park Way in Milwaukee from I-94:
(https://i.imgur.com/jGM1dzO.jpg)
QuoteFebruary 4, 2019: Signs for/leading to sports stadiums.
Yankee Stadium exit on the Major Deegan as of August 29, 2006.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20060429%2Fyankeestadium.jpg&hash=4d3b2761f7420a7315c863f64621ce0f6b52fa6a)
How about when Jacobs Field was still Jacobs Field from I-90 in Cleveland? July 31, 2001.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20010731%2Fexit173a.jpg&hash=bfd58ff4e46894fcd3e84258de73f7d894766310)
And then to the west coast for Safeco Field on an exit ramp from I-5 (I believe). April 12, 2017.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20170312%2Fmartinez-close.jpg&hash=8c951359712f9ee27054aeece0d2c6675a674868)
QuoteFebruary 4, 2019: Signs for/leading to sports stadiums.
For Vivint Smart Home Arena, home of the Utah Jazz:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4745/39845286891_4759fbf1d5_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23GZvB2)
The former name of that arena (Energy Solutions) plus the former home of the Jazz (Salt Palace):
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4768/26285156078_227e7a2769_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/G3Ji9b)
Smith's Ballpark, home of the Salt Lake Bees: (The stadium has been around for 25ish years and it's already on its fourth name.)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4775/40904675882_9a2549438d_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/25jBa3s)
QuoteFebruary 4, 2019: Signs for/leading to sports stadiums.
From Saturday's ped walk-through for the new SR-99 tunnel in Seattle. Luckily these signs went up just after they announced the change from Safeco Field to T-Mobile. All three signs had a 2018 date on the back, but in-person the middle sign seemed to be a different shade of green.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7910/40022625913_fd0b36fd94_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23YEqjn)
... Burma Shave!
QuoteFebruary 4, 2019: Signs for/leading to sports stadiums.
Triboro Bridge in NYC.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4457/36829279163_149a8cfc54_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Y7tFzM)
QuoteFebruary 4, 2019: Signs for/leading to sports stadiums.
Nationals Park in D.C., sign on northbound I-395:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FNatsPark-exits-sign-EB-I395_DSC2457.jpg&hash=3d35f9980ce8538f9f4c827326076ac4c42e7d21)
There also are signs on northbound I-395 pointing you to Verizon Center, which was renamed Capital One Arena ca. 2017, but I think the signs have not yet been updated. I don't have pix of any of those signs.
QuoteFebruary 4, 2019: Signs for/leading to sports stadiums.
I just passed by the Tennessee Titans' stadium a week ago
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4828/46933840742_981e7ec609_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2evocGJ)
TN-I-24X049W (https://flic.kr/p/2evocGJ) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteFebruary 4, 2019: Signs for/leading to sports stadiums.
What do they call the big football stadium in Miami? Florida's Turnpike is muted on the matter:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4675/39967366642_3538bc251d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23TMcEj)
The Meadowlands on NJ-3:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4660/24901417877_1603bfd5db_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DWsgYZ)
Four brown signs on I-75 in Cincinnati:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1869/44760108162_a09bdab453_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2bcifJN)
February, 5 2019: signs leading to places that are now closed/gone.
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February, 5 2019: signs leading to places that are now closed/gone.
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on February 04, 2019, 12:19:56 PM
QuoteFebruary 4, 2019: Signs for/leading to sports stadiums.
An old sign on I-35W SB for the now-demolished Metrodome. August 6, 2015.
(https://i.imgur.com/ClYOtmj.jpg)
Quote from: Roadgeekteen on February 05, 2019, 09:38:29 AM
February, 5 2019: signs leading to places that are now closed/gone.
My Yankee Stadium above qualifies. That's the old stadium that's now gone.
And I can go back to one of my oldest photos of a sign, for Candlestick Park with the stadium itself in the background. Taken on US 101. August 18, 1985.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F19850818%2Fcandlestick.jpg&hash=992b8b0d4af03fc46e1be9e24872b883f8145630)
And how about the now-demolished Tappan Zee Bridge? January 22, 2004.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20040122%2Fi87i287.jpg&hash=758ccaa6725b51e81a9a1644cbb9be16091ed962)
Quote from: Roadgeekteen on February 05, 2019, 09:38:29 AM
February, 5 2019: signs leading to places that are now closed/gone.
(https://www.trbimg.com/img-5931e697/turbine/ct-six-flags-great-america-waterslide-lawsuit-damages-met-20170602)
[
from the Chicago Tribune (https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-six-flags-great-america-waterslide-lawsuit-damages-met-20170602-story.html)]
Six Flags Great America is now closed.
Quote from: Roadgeekteen on February 05, 2019, 09:38:29 AM
February, 5 2019: signs leading to places that are now closed/gone.
Quote from: chays on February 05, 2019, 04:49:51 PM
Quote from: kphoger on February 05, 2019, 04:42:38 PM
Six Flags Great America is now closed.
Since when?
Since it's winter!
This weigh station is closed.
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1778/43976574072_cc826e263f_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2a14rmm)
MT-028-200SJ (https://flic.kr/p/2a14rmm) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteFebruary, 5 2019: signs leading to places that are now closed/gone.
With that in mind, here's a sign for Lagoon Amusement Park in Farmington:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1808/28200048237_86311f3409_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JXWBSe)
Quote from: paulthemapguy on February 05, 2019, 04:53:59 PM
Quote from: Roadgeekteen on February 05, 2019, 09:38:29 AM
February, 5 2019: signs leading to places that are now closed/gone.
Quote from: chays on February 05, 2019, 04:49:51 PM
Quote from: kphoger on February 05, 2019, 04:42:38 PM
Six Flags Great America is now closed.
Since when?
Since it's winter!
This weigh station is closed.
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1778/43976574072_cc826e263f_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2a14rmm)
MT-028-200SJ (https://flic.kr/p/2a14rmm) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
I thought that was the one outside of Washington, DC. That's just Six Flags America, not Great America. My bad!
QuoteFebruary, 5 2019: signs leading to places that are now closed/gone.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/840/42394105115_e762584013_z_d.jpg)
Near Arlington, MO
Despite the Road Closed sign, people still try to use the road as a shortcut because the GPS says the road is open, but it isn't: the bridge was abandoned by the county
Quote from: kphoger on February 05, 2019, 04:58:02 PM
Quote from: paulthemapguy on February 05, 2019, 04:53:59 PM
Quote from: Roadgeekteen on February 05, 2019, 09:38:29 AM
February, 5 2019: signs leading to places that are now closed/gone.
Quote from: chays on February 05, 2019, 04:49:51 PM
Quote from: kphoger on February 05, 2019, 04:42:38 PM
Six Flags Great America is now closed.
Since when?
Since it's winter!
Precisely. It doesn't re-open until April.
Here in Florida, you don't think about things closing for the winter. Just the occasional hurricane.
QuoteFebruary 6, 2019: 3 concurrent US routes.
US 52, US 61, and US 151 in Dubuque, IA:
(https://i.imgur.com/M0DTv3I.jpg)
US 12, US 20, and US 41 from the Indiana Toll Road near the IL state line:
(https://i.imgur.com/Avqig4A.jpg)
US 61, US 67, and US 50 in St Louis County:
(https://i.imgur.com/cvLo98B.jpg)
QuoteFebruary 6, 2019: 3 concurrent US routes.
US 23/29/78 just east of Atlanta (go a little farther west and you'll pick up US 278, too!):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2Froadphotos%2Fus23-29-78.jpg&hash=290a0e5aba352449e160141c01a93b6fe18fbfc5)
US 11/278/431 in Gadsden, AL:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2Froadphotos%2Fus11-278-431.jpg&hash=249f80b83bbe61076aa33765058043f1b5e39da4)
Quote from: csw on February 06, 2019, 03:17:55 PM
February 6, 2019: 3 concurrent US routes.
Here's a picture I took just 4 days ago!
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7834/46265217594_978f636674_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2duikkq)
IL-US45-US34NR (https://flic.kr/p/2duikkq) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
A photo I took outside my hotel before leaving Chattanooga a week and a half ago:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7909/46933750552_19998fa8f6_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2evnJTJ)
TN-US41-I-24NR (https://flic.kr/p/2evnJTJ) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
The nonsensical triplex of Beaumont, TX:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1719/25796611953_5c51610b0e_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FiynZB)
IMG_0435 (https://flic.kr/p/FiynZB) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
US 67/84/377 in Brownwood, TX:
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/919/43304303301_043536f62f_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/28YDSEZ)
US 67/84/283 south of Abilene:
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/837/29434598408_514ca55b2d_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LR31C1)
This is US 19/29/41 in Atlanta, but they've elected to put up GA 3 instead of US 41. Hmm...
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1868/42350667880_65d889629c_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/27wof5Y)
Also, you can take a peek at my avatar for another one. :P
QuoteFebruary 6, 2019: 3 concurrent US routes.
Orlando, Florida on I-4:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1876/43720081365_33a82e8a96_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/29BoR1i)
Pine Bluff, Arkansas on AR 190:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7752/28923250523_203f51d398_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/L4RdHa)
Ripley, Ohio:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1978/29981040817_d57216fb8e_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MFjEUR)
QuoteFebruary 9, 2019: Route 99s.
I-99 in Corning, NY:
(https://i.imgur.com/CfQjQcB.jpg)
IL-99 in Mt Sterling:
(https://i.imgur.com/EV3O3qx.jpg)
QuoteFebruary 9, 2019: Route 99s.
HI 99:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hawaiihighways.com%2FH1-exit15A%2B15B-overhead-2009.jpg&hash=0d951cf0f212e2334cea028870a8973622d266a5)
US 99 (remnant or error marker on OR 99 near Medford OR):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FUS99-marker-nearMedfordOR_DSC7980.jpg&hash=eed783d13e8f23ed269b0bb08107a8de9cb56571)
QuoteFebruary 9, 2019: Route 99s.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2502/3772248463_e194e89866_z_d.jpg)
OK 99
Interesting choice: it's not only the 9th day of the month but the birthday of the 9th President, William Henry Harrison. ;)
Quote from: csw on February 09, 2019, 10:00:07 AM
QuoteFebruary 9, 2019: Route 99s.
I'm gonna say this challenge overlaps with the 1-2-3 challenges, in which case it's already been done in those threads. But what the hell.
Illinois 99
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4606/28291358189_df6c36fefd_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/K71B8K)
IL-099-107N (https://flic.kr/p/K71B8K) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
California 99
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4391/37110127161_0c16499cf7_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Yxi6UD)
CA-099GF (https://flic.kr/p/Yxi6UD) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteFebruary 9, 2019: Route 99s.
MN-99 at the junction with MN-112 right outside Le Center. May 12, 2017.
(https://i.imgur.com/SSBo6RR.jpg)
QuoteFebruary 9, 2019: Route 99s.
Alaska Way Viaduct US 99 shield. Likely to disappear any day now.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7915/47039462411_8c1bd2e42a_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2eEHxkZ)Alaska Way Viaduct US 99 shield (https://flic.kr/p/2eEHxkZ) by Arthur Allen (https://www.flickr.com/photos/116988743@N07/), on Flickr
QuoteFebruary 9, 2019: Route 99s.
End of VA 99 in Pulaski, March 2008
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vahighways.com%2Fva-ends%2Fva000%2Fva099_wt_03.jpg&hash=fd8313c255df1421506041921b737b0dfd22c8f5)
End of NC 92, 99, and 306, in 2011
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vahighways.com%2Fncannex%2Fncends%2Fimages%2Fnc306_nt_02.jpg&hash=fdc5aaa7c36b2584d547a5355edb0e83685fa148)
KY 99
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.millenniumhwy.net%2F2007_KY_TN_Dale_Hollow_Frankfort%2F2007_KY_TN_Dale_Hollow_Frankfort-Images%2F70.jpg&hash=f50fb29b7fbe29a4d2116f21abe20d2ebd7f29af)
QuoteFebruary 9, 2019: Route 99s.
WA 99 in Seattle
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fwa99.jpg&hash=12da517da98c9895830432a0c79977cfc7f38670)
I-99 near State College, PA
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fi99.jpg&hash=f799f0c7b2141efaed3616584b5c2e70c189d876)
Way up in the northwestern corner of Florida's Panhandle for CR 99:
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9b/Escambia_CR99_Sign_%2843170497352%29.jpg/682px-Escambia_CR99_Sign_%2843170497352%29.jpg)
Going further northwest to Vancouver for BC 99:
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2f/BC99nsSignPost_%2835777850582%29.jpg/682px-BC99nsSignPost_%2835777850582%29.jpg)
Somewhere in the middle, for Nebraska Route 99:
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/23/NE99sSignRoad-NearSummerfield_%2828851079406%29.jpg/1024px-NE99sSignRoad-NearSummerfield_%2828851079406%29.jpg)
Quote from: Truvelo on February 09, 2019, 04:35:05 PM
I-99 near State College, PA
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fi99.jpg&hash=f799f0c7b2141efaed3616584b5c2e70c189d876)
Bonus points for the Sheetz in the background!
Quote from: paulthemapguy on February 09, 2019, 11:19:53 AM
Quote from: csw on February 09, 2019, 10:00:07 AM
QuoteFebruary 9, 2019: Route 99s.
I'm gonna say this challenge overlaps with the 1-2-3 challenges, in which case it's already been done in those threads. But what the hell.
What, indeed, the hell. :-) (Non-repetition of Challenges, whether in this thread or outside discussions, has actually never been a rule, so all's fair game!)
QuoteFebruary 15, 2019: Signs denoting a part from a truck or automobile.
Wheel, Tennessee on TN 64:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7900/32156310767_71d197a880_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QZxuTa)
QuoteFebruary 15, 2019: Signs denoting a part from a truck or automobile.
Hood, CA:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FHoodCA-DSC_9491.jpg&hash=67adef55dc0727a94c1063f33125b8c55b629082)
QuoteFebruary 15, 2019: Signs denoting a part from a truck or automobile.
I guess it doesn't have to be a town/city name.
I-10 in California.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20070222%2Fradiator.jpg&hash=2e694d01bdfa29312231a53e30f02ca11a624ade)
The World Next "Door". Entering Canada on the Blue Water Bridge. August 4, 2001.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20010804%2Fcanada.jpg&hash=09df6b6e72e7aea6b6123aaacf8658eeb48fed04)
QuoteFebruary 15, 2019: Signs denoting a part from a truck or automobile.
Radio Drive
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1795/30156353188_78950b103e_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MWPcaW)
MN-I-94X250WZ (https://flic.kr/p/MWPcaW) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Mt. Hood
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1872/43239948445_84f0c77cf2_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/28SY3dv)
OR-035-281S (https://flic.kr/p/28SY3dv) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
February 18, 2019 Signs with Presidential names
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5715/23352514651_2aa7ba9bf6_z_d.jpg)
Jefferson (Star City AR)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8244/28650208766_844e8a4379_z_d.jpg)
Old Monroe, MO
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1940/44342023785_be1d6fb28d_z_d.jpg)
Indianapolis, IN
Quote from: US71 on February 18, 2019, 11:10:07 AM
February 18, 2019 Signs with Presidential names
This overlaps with the March 9, 2018 challenge (https://www.aaroads.com/forum/index.php?topic=19450.msg2310243#msg2310243), which focused on 20th Century presidents. The ones played so far in the current challenge all are 19th century or earlier, which is good.
All these are from Arlington County, Virginia.
Garfield:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FGarfieldStN-Arlington-DSC_3850.jpg&hash=8fc7aa08111d99a1f7c6a32aca7f6c3136fda419)
Grant:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FGrantStS-Arlington-DSC_4225.jpg&hash=7e69d2fbb4e2a8b2d00a68a3284d769b281534b2)
And just to be a smart-ass, Jefferson Davis, president of the Confederacy (you said "Presidential", but didn't limit it to presidents of the United States):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FJeffDavisHwy-ArllngtonVA-DSC_3024.jpg&hash=ed12af6dedf678610f0eae7293b5b26a91990d65)
Arlington County would love to rename this highway within its boundaries, as has neighboring Alexandria. But right now, state law prohibits such renamings by counties without legislative approval, while allowing that by independent cities like Alexandria.
Quote from: US71 on February 18, 2019, 11:10:07 AM
February 18, 2019 Signs with Presidential names
Madison, WI:
(https://i.imgur.com/aG7Np5o.jpg)
Van Buren, MO:
(https://i.imgur.com/HNJ1XDQ.jpg)
Cleveland, OH:
(https://i.imgur.com/zjLC0At.jpg)
Quote from: US71 on February 18, 2019, 11:10:07 AM
February 18, 2019 Signs with Presidential names
Jackson, MS
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4837/46932441972_59fe856ba1_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2evg2U1)
MS-US98-I-55WE (https://flic.kr/p/2evg2U1) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Monroe Road on I-59 in Mississippi
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4844/40020685363_b48dbb11c2_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23YutsB)
MS-I-59X073N (https://flic.kr/p/23YutsB) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Hoover, AL
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7869/33110035088_b3a05f93ac_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SrPzTW)
AL-I-459X10N (https://flic.kr/p/SrPzTW) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Entering North Adams on Massachusetts 2 East. July 5, 2003.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20030705%2Fnorthadams.jpg&hash=07f0dfbcb6a030037f3a0e8283bfd502201c36bd)
Harrison, Arkansas, on I-40. March 17, 2004.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20040317%2Fexit125.jpg&hash=d817801037a52c830b5fea35fdb8c01822c6a0e5)
Arthur St. in Amarillo, from I-40. August 31, 2003.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20030831%2Fexit71.jpg&hash=6234420ff77f361dc4724c6d0423ef7cf40862e5)
QuoteFebruary 18, 2019 Signs with Presidential names
Leónidas Plaza (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le%C3%B3nidas_Plaza) was Ecuadorian President from 1901-1905 and again in 1912-1916; many toll barriers and service areas have been named for him:
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/937/43005316405_e9760e816d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/28weuhv)
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8143/29660837940_bda59cc20c_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Mc2xKA)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4222/35256202572_ba85108165_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VHtfHA)
February, 21 2019
Post signs which are a math problem, for example a sign assembly with routes 3, 5, and 8 on it, 3+5=8.
Quote from: Roadgeekteen on February 21, 2019, 04:21:52 PM
February, 21 2019
Post signs which are a math problem, for example a sign assembly with routes 3, 5, and 8 on it, 3+5=8.
Left guide sign only: 24 * 1¼ = 30
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1831/42084668380_7a7069ba04_c.jpg)
Quote from: Roadgeekteen on February 21, 2019, 04:21:52 PM
February, 21 2019
Post signs which are a math problem, for example a sign assembly with routes 3, 5, and 8 on it, 3+5=8.
4+2+35 = 2+39 LaPorte, IN:
(https://i.imgur.com/JWxOYIc.jpg)
90 = 39+51 approaching Rockford, IL, on US 20:
(https://i.imgur.com/ctIHyle.jpg)
Quote from: 1 on February 21, 2019, 04:28:30 PM
Quote from: Roadgeekteen on February 21, 2019, 04:21:52 PM
February, 21 2019
Post signs which are a math problem, for example a sign assembly with routes 3, 5, and 8 on it, 3+5=8.
Left guide sign only: 24 * 1¼ = 30
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1831/42084668380_7a7069ba04_c.jpg)
Clever!
Quote from: Roadgeekteen on February 21, 2019, 04:21:52 PM
February, 21 2019
Post signs which are a math problem, for example a sign assembly with routes 3, 5, and 8 on it, 3+5=8.
56 + 76 = 132
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4812/32044420417_71fc63c492_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QPE2Mc)
KY-0056-0132W (https://flic.kr/p/QPE2Mc) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote from: Roadgeekteen on February 21, 2019, 04:21:52 PM
February, 21 2019
Post signs which are a math problem, for example a sign assembly with routes 3, 5, and 8 on it, 3+5=8.
We have a whole thread devoted to this, based on a now-inactive Web site to which I was a contributor:
Quote from: hbelkins on December 21, 2009, 09:26:08 PM
Anyone remember the Road Sign math site at http://www.roadsignmath.com? It's been dormant for quite awhile.
Maybe we should resurrect the topic here.
While we're on the topic of math, let's try something interesting.
QuoteFebruary 23, 2019: 24 Game Challenge
For those who haven't played 24 Game before, I'll detail the rules for this below. Even if you have, I still recommend reading the rules.
- Choose a sign or sign assembly (BGS, LGS, whatever - any sign will do) that has AT LEAST four numbers. Exit numbers, distances, and reassurance shields are allowed.
- Pick four of those numbers.
- The numbers chosen must have a product, dividend, difference, or sum of positive 24.
- You can achieve this in any way possible. However, you are limited to adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing. You cannot use square roots or other irregular numbers (pi, e, etc).
- EACH NUMBER CAN ONLY BE USED ONCE. NO DUPLICATE NUMBERS.(i.e. all numbers must be distinct - can't have 2 1's, 2 7's, etc.)
- Negative numbers are allowed. However, you are limited to only two numbers to change into negative numbers.
- Fractions are allowed. No irrational numbers.
- State your submission and your solution for achieving 24.
Hint: I recommend low route numbers - no higher than 30.Example:
(numbers used in
bold)
26 -
11 = 15
15 +
8 = 23
23 +
1 = 24
(https://www.aaroads.com/northeast/new_york080/i-081_sb_exit_008_06.jpg)
wat
Quote from: renegade on February 23, 2019, 10:30:28 AM
wat
The 4 numbers on the sign have to get to 24 by adding, subtracting, multiplying or dividing.
Like this:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4771/26859931488_46c3669010_c.jpg)
(3¼+3)/¼-1=24
Or this:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4407/36665540996_7125cd4b78_c.jpg)
(95+1)*(4/16) = 24
QuoteFebruary 26, 2019: 8 or more different numbers, no repeats.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4798/40021105134_2faaacfe7b_c.jpg)
1½, 2, 29, 37, 38, 39, 78, 236
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4778/40714340321_9568a20acf_c.jpg)
½, 2, 3, 9, 13, 26, 28, 93
QuoteFebruary 26, 2019: 8 or more different numbers, no repeats.
½, 29, 40, 70, 85, 220, 221, 600 in Greensboro, NC:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4200/35049448440_0ea9ea1a2c_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VpczVb)
½, 1, 1¼, 11, 20, 35, 59, 69, 359 in Tuscaloosa:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4656/39944696972_715d459dc6_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23RM1KW)
Vienna, Maine and distances to namesakes...well, it's a bunch of green signs:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4209/35045794273_430a5286db_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VoSREi)
QuoteFebruary 26, 2019: 8 or more different numbers, no repeats.
½, 1A, 2A, 6, 13'-0", 295, 395, 695 in Washington DC:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2Fexit-signs-EB-I395-from-6thSt-WB-exit_DSC2499.jpg&hash=7bd4970ab5ea8df6753130e76b3fd08fa2a07833)
398, 640, 889, 1363, 2777, 3198, 3233, 3396, 3487, 3724, 3872, 11057, in Prudhoe Bay AK (in 1994, I didn't see the sign when I revisited in 2012):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2Fampm-minimart-sign-large.jpg&hash=213f1a5eb1b04df523cee7424b1055057a64c896)
Quote from: noelbotevera on February 23, 2019, 02:24:27 AM
While we're on the topic of math, let's try something interesting.
QuoteFebruary 23, 2019: 24 Game Challenge
Yeah, I know it's late, but since he went through a lot of trouble for that post...
33 - (90 - 89) - 8 =
24(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7830/33077506378_9a54b946c8_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SoWSf7)
Quote3/10/19 Signs for a toll road but you'd never know it was a toll road from the sign
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7865/40366973703_56fa134e09_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/24v6hVe)
I-90/Mass Pike is a TOLL road but looking at this sign you'd never know it. Today it's not so bad but back when you had to have cash to pay a toll, I'd hope proper signage was up.
Quote3/10/19 Signs for a toll road but you'd never know it was a toll road from the sign
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2146/2262287246_00c18cfd72_z_d.jpg)
Denver. Colorado
QuoteMarch 11, 2019: In late honor of the 150th anniversary of the first periodic table, post a picture showing an element of the periodic table. You can only refer to a sign element to qualify. Bonus points if the element was part of the first periodic table, or if a number within the photo has its atomic number or atomic mass.
(https://www.alpsroads.net/roads/wv/us_52/nmad_1.jpg)
Thanx to Alps' website for displaying iron.
I wonder if this challenge was inspired by the "Radium Springs" post in the city name thread.
Quote from: noelbotevera on March 11, 2019, 03:44:11 PM
March 11, 2019: In late honor of the 150th anniversary of the first periodic table, post a picture showing an element of the periodic table. You can only refer to a sign element to qualify. Bonus points if the element was part of the first periodic table, or if a number within the photo has its atomic number or atomic mass.
Carbondale, IL, on I-57
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4159/34718134855_50c5b4fc8d_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UTVvVZ)
IL-I-57X054S (https://flic.kr/p/UTVvVZ) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Lead, SD, on I-90
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1854/44136420691_0fb9cd65dd_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2afbGbx)
SD-I-90X017E (https://flic.kr/p/2afbGbx) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteMarch 11, 2019: In late honor of the 150th anniversary of the first periodic table, post a picture showing an element of the periodic table. You can only refer to a sign element to qualify. Bonus points if the element was part of the first periodic table, or if a number within the photo has its atomic number or atomic mass.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fvahighways.com%2Fplacenames%2Flocal%2Fcopper%2520valley-787.jpg&hash=06d721ea52bae434fc08923cb04a1affe16eae13)
Old VA 102 south of Radford
Quote from: paulthemapguy on March 11, 2019, 04:21:14 PM
I wonder if this challenge was inspired by the "Radium Springs" post in the city name thread.
Carbondale, IL, on I-57
Nice job getting Carbon-13 (1.1% of natural carbon)
QuoteMarch 11, 2019: In late honor of the 150th anniversary of the first periodic table, post a picture showing an element of the periodic table. You can only refer to a sign element to qualify. Bonus points if the element was part of the first periodic table, or if a number within the photo has its atomic number or atomic mass.
Silver:
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8049/29327509094_3e76129dd0_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LFz9Gw)
Tin:
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/644/31517701771_b2b7837fcd_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Q27sFe)
Helium:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7127/7546264372_db0d924eab_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/cuQzuq)
DSC07774 (https://flic.kr/p/cuQzuq) by Eric Stuve (https://www.flickr.com/photos/okroads/), on Flickr
QuoteMarch 11, 2019: In late honor of the 150th anniversary of the first periodic table, post a picture showing an element of the periodic table. You can only refer to a sign element to qualify. Bonus points if the element was part of the first periodic table, or if a number within the photo has its atomic number or atomic mass.
Perhaps a little stretch on a couple of these.
Gold-en Gate Parkway shortly after this I-75 exit opened up in Naples. July 27, 2007.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20070727%2Fexit105now.jpg&hash=baf49e756014f0b3c19b5ecfffc1aa51cc288661)
O-neon-ta on I-88 in New York. June 2, 2003.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20030602%2Fcityofoneonta.jpg&hash=ff46e40cbd1f814ec13401fc1213f2e3720c718f)
Tin-ker Tavern Road from I-81 in New York. July 15, 2015
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QuoteMarch 11, 2019: In late honor of the 150th anniversary of the first periodic table, post a picture showing an element of the periodic table. You can only refer to a sign element to qualify. Bonus points if the element was part of the first periodic table, or if a number within the photo has its atomic number or atomic mass.
There's a series of township roads in Isanti County, MN named after elements. Here's three of them, including a couple that this challenge probably isn't going to get elsewhere. I'd post my own pictures, but I don't have any.
Dysprosium Street (https://binged.it/2J5YYlZ) (image from Bing Maps)
(https://i.imgur.com/nUoAPPK.jpg)
Helium Street (https://www.google.com/maps/@45.630233,-93.4095745,3a,19.6y,100.8h,83.95t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sUAqJeFIsFpcfjzCdMdmFzQ!2e0!7i13312!8i6656) (image from Google Street View)
(https://i.imgur.com/pIvk0f3.png)
Potassium Street (https://binged.it/2J4ihfr) (image from Bing Maps)
(https://i.imgur.com/iSeuSwk.jpg)
QuoteMarch 11, 2019: In late honor of the 150th anniversary of the first periodic table, post a picture showing an element of the periodic table. You can only refer to a sign element to qualify. Bonus points if the element was part of the first periodic table, or if a number within the photo has its atomic number or atomic mass.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vahighways.com%2Fmultiplex%2F64-134-258split.jpg&hash=1940ecc199e52ec584e28e1d8637130048254195)
2007
QuoteMarch 11, 2019: In late honor of the 150th anniversary of the first periodic table, post a picture showing an element of the periodic table. You can only refer to a sign element to qualify. Bonus points if the element was part of the first periodic table, or if a number within the photo has its atomic number or atomic mass.
Gold Star Families Memorial Highway (US 70 in Sparta and other places in Tennessee):
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Silver Leaf Lane (Leipsic DE):
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March 13, 2019: Road sign picture taken during a downpour or a snowstorm
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March 13, 2019: Road sign picture taken during a downpour or a snowstorm
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7831/47084011202_3019fbe85f_z_d.jpg)
August 2018. The rain had let up for a couple minutes
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4024/4338133484_d85ff688f0_z_d.jpg)
January 2010 Stop sign at the end of my street
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4053/4338132728_7d83d291ef_z_d.jpg)
a week later, another snow storm
Got this covered several times, but will use this pic of a street not named after me.
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5046/5356003763_b97e623241_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/9ahVjt)IMG_0045 (https://flic.kr/p/9ahVjt) by H.B. Elkins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hbelkins/), on Flickr
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March 13, 2019: Road sign picture taken during a downpour or a snowstorm
Here's one of each.
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4314/35972030745_4c56a00506_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WNJ4uD)
IL-001-US40S (https://flic.kr/p/WNJ4uD) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4798/39989555164_cc070f8812_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23VJVx3)
MI-113-037ER (https://flic.kr/p/23VJVx3) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
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March 13, 2019: Road sign picture taken during a downpour or a snowstorm
Here's one on US 431 on my way back from Huntsville last December:
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Further down US 431, a pedestrian bridge in Gadsden:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2Froadphotos%2F20181209_122928.jpg&hash=32e994233fbe2b6b549939afc00c3b43fc029a1d)
A quick storm moving through while I drove down FL 826 last August:
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Quote from: Eth on March 13, 2019, 11:07:41 AM
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March 13, 2019: Road sign picture taken during a downpour or a snowstorm
The canal route (I-135) in Wichita, 2/21/2013
(https://i.imgur.com/hWjasQ8.png)
Quote from: kphoger on February 21, 2013, 12:39:17 PM
My 13-minute commute to work took 40 minutes today; I arrived 15 minutes late, and I was the first one here. My boss took a half hour just to get out of his alley. I would have made it pretty much on time, except that they closed down I-135–while I was on it. Fortunately, I was at at the I-235/K-96 exit and could take an alternate route–which got hairy when the flatbed wrecker in front of me got stuck at a light, and then when the pickup in front of me couldn't make it up a railroad overpass on Broadway. . . I just drove on the left side of Broadway instead for a little while. By 9:00 this morning, our crew in Kansas City already had four stuck work trucks and one wrecked, and the rest of their work for the day has all been rescheduled. Omaha is supposed to get hit this afternoon; with their hills, we'll see how that goes.
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March 13, 2019: Road sign picture taken during a downpour or a snowstorm
How about a rainy and a snowy photo.
Torrential rain on I-70 in Ohio
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Snow near Gatwick Airport.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fsnoww.jpg&hash=f641fce48fe10acaa8144a6de9947612b83680cf)
Quote from: Roadgeekteen on March 13, 2019, 09:41:14 AM
March 13, 2019: Road sign picture taken during a downpour or a snowstorm
I always found this funny. Waterproof, LA on US 65
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190314/0c32bea68d91f370ca5a41d3f2f484a1.jpg)
iPhone
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March 14, 2019 Happy Pi day! Post signs for the value of pi in sequence.
3.14159
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4756/39431218095_3d01884aff_d.jpg)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4037/4289667758_17844f2b19_d.jpg)
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/804/39518550600_e1ede2cf31_d.jpg)
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March 14, 2019 Happy Pi day! Post signs for the value of pi in sequence.
3.14159
265A-20. June 30, 2011.
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March 14, 2019 Happy Pi day! Post signs for the value of pi in sequence.
3.14159265
OH 314
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Quote from: Truvelo on March 14, 2019, 02:44:56 PM
March 14, 2019 Happy Pi day! Post signs for the value of pi in sequence.
3.14
1592653589793238462643383279502884
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1611/25811933571_a4622920f9_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FjUUzr)
WI-159-ET (https://flic.kr/p/FjUUzr) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteMarch 14, 2019 Happy Pi day! Post signs for the value of pi in sequence.
3.14159
2653589793238462643383279502884
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/891/41870969645_b3840ea336_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/26MZEvK)
3.14159265
3589793238462643383279502884
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4163/33702659444_3f20525b72_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TmbWtf)
3.14159265358
9793238462643383279502884
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8020/28136803414_daa37e2388_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JSmtof)
QuoteMarch 14, 2019 Happy Pi day! Post signs for the value of pi in sequence.
3.14159265358979
3238462643383279502884
Alaska Highway in the Yukon. June 22, 2001.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20010622%2Fyukon1.jpg&hash=a97ff6ad19f000f4da0d0151befbddfba22aa415)
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QuoteMarch 15, 2019: Beware the Ides of March! Post photos of signs relating in some way to the assassination of Julius Caesar.
This would include, among other things:
-- names or titles of people involved in the attack, or ensuing events (including foreign-language variants, such as Julio, Kaiser, or Marco)
-- what they were wearing
-- place of the attack (city, or more specific location)
-- weapons used
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My examples:
Caesar Avenue (Kingsville TX):
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Cut
Knife (Saskatchewan):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FCutKnifeSK%2BTheBattlefords-DSC_1060.jpg&hash=553db4528a91a6519de285cfddca5f4ed309e31f)
QuoteMarch 15, 2019: Beware the Ides of March! Post photos of signs relating in some way to the assassination of Julius Caesar.
I'll go for the easy one. Taken on New York 69, May 15, 2013.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20130515%2Frome69.jpg&hash=b0d093fa88db4b32ec1a1cfe4481cc4463640923)
QuoteMarch 15, 2019: Beware the Ides of March! Post photos of signs relating in some way to the assassination of Julius Caesar.
I can't seem to find an Exit 44 B-C... do any exist?
In the meantime, here's a different 44:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7900/33500084198_04f9e17b51_c.jpg)
Quote from: 1 on March 15, 2019, 09:02:39 AM
QuoteMarch 15, 2019: Beware the Ides of March! Post photos of signs relating in some way to the assassination of Julius Caesar.
I can't seem to find an Exit 44 B-C... do any exist?
In the meantime, here's a different 44:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7900/33500084198_04f9e17b51_c.jpg)
I believe it was 45 BC
How about KY 315?
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4212/35878042526_5b6240bbb1_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WEqm57)2017 Various KY pics Jan-June - 0210 (https://flic.kr/p/WEqm57) by H.B. Elkins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hbelkins/), on Flickr
QuoteMarch 15, 2019: Beware the Ides of March! Post photos of signs relating in some way to the assassination of Julius Caesar.
Cry havoc and let slip the dog(wood)s of war...
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4193/34346887391_479255c492_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Uk7LZD)
Friends, Romans, and Countrymen: lend me your ears
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7913/32781233448_13af5e350b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RWLoC9)
If you must break the law, do it to seize power; in all other cases, observe it
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1867/44604844172_1210b74b7c_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2aXzuas)
QuoteMarch 17, 2019: For St. Patrick's Day, road signs that contain the name of a city/town in Ireland or Northern Ireland.
Clarification: The sign does not have to use the city/town name as a destination. For example, street signs are fine.
I know there's debate on whether it's Derry or Londonderry... here's both!
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4356/35976396550_eeb2b10e39_c.jpg)
Looking at a map of Ireland, there were several minor towns in Ireland that I thought I had photos of, but I didn't (e.g. Milford).
QuoteMarch 17, 2019: For St. Patrick's Day, road signs that contain the name of a city/town in Ireland or Northern Ireland.
I'll start close to home. Taken on New York 147. July 16, 2005.
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QuoteMarch 17, 2019: For St. Patrick's Day, road signs that contain the name of a city/town in Ireland or Northern Ireland.
Coleraine, MN, for Coleraine, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. On US-2 at US-169 in Grand Rapids, MN. July 17, 2018.
(https://i.imgur.com/ZqKa0bB.jpg)
QuoteMarch 17, 2019: For St. Patrick's Day, road signs that contain the name of a city/town in Ireland or Northern Ireland.
For Bangor in Northern Ireland, here's Bangor, Maine. August 7, 2014.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20140807%2Fexit109now.jpg&hash=d2ee3e1f66ed1d59ac50ecd5c2549aa505ce2801)
QuoteMarch 17, 2019: For St. Patrick's Day, road signs that contain the name of a city/town in Ireland or Northern Ireland.
This challenge is rather easy if you have photos of signs from Ireland :colorful:
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Quote3/18/19 Since the time changed occurred recently and it gets dark later....post a pic of a sign either at dawn or dusk
NJ-3 sign from 1974 in Rutherford, NJ.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7881/46685942094_edcd41c601_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2e8tE57)
Quote3/18/19 Since the time changed occurred recently and it gets dark later....post a pic of a sign either at dawn or
This one was taken at dusk!...
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7835/46261194394_133bae2ef4_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2dtWHnU)
AL-US411-I-759NJ (https://flic.kr/p/2dtWHnU) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote3/18/19 Since the time changed occurred recently and it gets dark later....post a pic of a sign either at dawn or dusk
This trippy photo in Parke Co., IN, was taken at dusk. Something happened with the lighting to give it a hazey outline.
(https://i.imgur.com/3ivbndc.jpg)
QuoteMarch 19, 2019: Photos with two routes that have an overpass/underpass without intersecting or interchanging.
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MA 104 passes over I-495.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7846/33500083338_ce16a1e89a_c.jpg)
I-90 and MA 2 do cross in Boston (30 miles away from this sign), but no exit on I-90 is signed for MA 2.
QuoteMarch 19, 2019: Photos with two routes that have an overpass/underpass without intersecting or interchanging.
IL-116 and I-474 on the outskirts of Peoria, IL
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8663/27591162414_87c7438aaf_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/J38VjN)
IL-I-474G-116E (https://flic.kr/p/J38VjN) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
A similar situation with US67 and I-280 outside of Rock Island, IL
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4262/35620899176_7aeab153a6_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WgGqj5)
IL-US67-I-280GE (https://flic.kr/p/WgGqj5) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteMarch 19, 2019: Photos with two routes that have an overpass/underpass without intersecting or interchanging.
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8039/28388045722_f4c4b6f5a4_z_d.jpg)
St Louis, MO at the Stan Musial Bridge. There's no direct access to Poplar Street (NB 55 EB 64)
Quote from: US71 on March 19, 2019, 08:59:30 PM
QuoteMarch 19, 2019: Photos with two routes that have an overpass/underpass without intersecting or interchanging.
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8039/28388045722_f4c4b6f5a4_z_d.jpg)
St Louis, MO at the Stan Musial Bridge. There's no direct access to Poplar Street (NB 55 EB 64)
Where's Poplar Street in the photo?
Quote from: kphoger on March 20, 2019, 01:38:33 PM
Quote from: US71 on March 19, 2019, 08:59:30 PM
QuoteMarch 19, 2019: Photos with two routes that have an overpass/underpass without intersecting or interchanging.
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8039/28388045722_f4c4b6f5a4_z_d.jpg)
St Louis, MO at the Stan Musial Bridge. There's no direct access to Poplar Street (NB 55 EB 64)
Where's Poplar Street in the photo?
Just behind the over pass in the distance
QuoteWednesday 3/20/19: Pic of a sign where the down arrows or up arrows aren't over the correct lane
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7801/33495087438_1826a3035e_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/T2R5xy)
I believe MD-151 EAST should be the right lane.
QuoteWednesday 3/20/19: Pic of a sign where the down arrows or up arrows aren't over the correct lane
Arrow over temporary opposite direction traffic, Boeing Access Road, (https://goo.gl/maps/QiGTc18jBEF2) Seattle, WA.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7867/40466101903_13aa0cdca7_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/24DRmh8)Wrong arrow over Boeing Access Road (https://flic.kr/p/24DRmh8) by Arthur Allen (https://www.flickr.com/photos/116988743@N07/), on Flickr
QuoteMarch 21, 2019: Road photos containing multiples of 2, 3, 5, 7, and 11. Continue higher for a bonus.
Yes, a single 2310 would qualify. 0 is excluded from this challenge due to making everything trivial.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7818/32434562697_82ddd2a319_c.jpg)
104 is a multiple of 2 and 13.
495 is a multiple of 3, 5, and 11.
14 (exit number) is a multiple of 7.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7866/32434562437_9f93479a17_c.jpg)
24 is a multiple of 2 and 3.
140 is a multiple of 5 and 7.
There is an Exit 11 in the distance.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7886/32434563237_e2c9ed7fe7_c.jpg)
2, 3, 5, and 7 are in multiple places. 495 is a multiple of 11. (I believe the sign in the background is Exit 20, Route 139 – no 13 there, and there's no speed limit 65 sign anywhere in the photo.)
Quote from: 1 on March 21, 2019, 05:59:01 AM
March 21, 2019: Road photos containing multiples of 2, 3, 5, 7, and 11. Continue higher for a bonus.
So the challenge is--composite numbers? Just any composite number?
Quote from: 1 on March 21, 2019, 05:59:01 AM
March 21, 2019: Road photos containing multiples of 2, 3, 5, 7, and 11. Continue higher for a bonus.
I'll just do 2, 3, and 5.
CO-2 in Denver:
(https://i.imgur.com/y57dWOt.jpg)
IN-3 in Rushville:
(https://i.imgur.com/705wrnF.jpg)
NY-5 approaching Albany:
(https://i.imgur.com/hEO13UO.jpg)
So is this an accurate restatement/clarification of the challenge?
Post a picture containing multiples of as many of the first n consecutive prime numbers as possible. The same number in the picture can "cover" multiple primes. So a qualifying picture could contain any even number, or any multiple of 2 and multiple of 3, of any multiple of 2, 3, and 5, etc. And we're aiming to get multiple of as many of the first consecutive primes represented in a single photo as possible. The leader so far is a single picture with multiples of 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, and 13. To "beat" that a single photo needs to show multiples of 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, and 17. Numbers can appear anywhere (route numbers, distances, speed limits, exit numbers, etc.).
Quote from: Jim on March 21, 2019, 10:52:08 AM
So is this an accurate restatement/clarification of the challenge?
Post a picture containing multiples of as many of the first n consecutive prime numbers as possible. The same number in the picture can "cover" multiple primes. So a qualifying picture could contain any even number, or any multiple of 2 and multiple of 3, of any multiple of 2, 3, and 5, etc. And we're aiming to get multiple of as many of the first consecutive primes represented in a single photo as possible. The leader so far is a single picture with multiples of 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, and 13. To "beat" that a single photo needs to show multiples of 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, and 17. Numbers can appear anywhere (route numbers, distances, speed limits, exit numbers, etc.).
Yes, but the photo must get to at least 11 to qualify for the thread.
Well, my post is invalid then, but I'm leaving it
OK, so then I'll take this excuse to post this one in Burgess Jct., Wyoming, not for the first time and likely not the last.
This one gets us 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, and 13.
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Taken July 25, 1999.
Sorry to post twice in a row, but this one gets all of them up to 17. Near the start of I-70 West in Maryland. August 14, 2018.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20180814%2Fcstldcf.jpg&hash=dcd97952f304d6bc0dfc52cb86b36dce3ec0b7dc)
Quote from: 1 on March 21, 2019, 05:59:01 AM
March 21, 2019: Road photos containing multiples of 2, 3, 5, 7, and 11. Continue higher for a bonus.
Personal edit: A photo containing any number of integers whose prime factorizations include all 5 of the first 5 primes (2, 3, 5, 7, 11).
I'm not even sure if my own wording does a good enough job. I understand the challenge now, but wow is that a difficult situation to try and articulate. Your wording might be the most effective and concise.
This might be one of the smallest sums you can make with numbers that would satisfy the challenge.
21 covers 7 and 3. 22 covers 2 and 11. 45 covers 5.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7572/26909072850_0631145bb4_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GZS2RU)
IL-021-022S (https://flic.kr/p/GZS2RU) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
This photo in Mobile, AL covers up to 13:
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5559/30091672064_5e38af5861_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MR6FJ9)
AL-I-165-US43WE (https://flic.kr/p/MR6FJ9) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
65 covers 5 and 13; 165 covers 11 and 3; 98 covers 2 and 7.
I keep trying to find something along I-39/US51 that goes two extra, since 39 contains a factor of 13 and 51 contains a factor of 17. But I can never get something divisible by 7 in the same photo! Instead here's a low hanging fruit with US40 and US231:
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/953/26971901227_bdd8faebf2_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/H6q3xM)
IN-US40-US231 (https://flic.kr/p/H6q3xM) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
US231 covers 11, 7, and 3. US40 covers 2 and 5.
Edit: HA! This should work, if the 14 in the background counts:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4530/23995581777_468133e491_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/CypCtc)
WI-066-I-39NWWA (https://flic.kr/p/CypCtc) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
66 covers 11. 10 covers the 5 and 2. 39 covers 13 and 3. 51 covers 17. The 14 in the background covers 7.
QuoteMarch 21, 2019: Road photos containing multiples of 2, 3, 5, 7, and 11. Continue higher for a bonus.
I really didn't expect to have something that worked for this, but I can do it in only two shields, with no overlap: 15 (3, 5) and 154 (2, 7, 11).
(https://i.imgur.com/d4bdpzm.jpg)
Here's another, at UT 209 (11) and UT 210 (2, 3, 5, 7) -- apologies for photo quality:
(https://i.imgur.com/9VASrGw.jpg)
A third example exists in Utah at the intersection of US 40 (2, 5), US 189 (3, 7) and SR 319 (11), although there is no sign assembly with all three shields on it.
QuoteMarch 23, 2019: Song lyrics on signs
This picture is what I'm looking for. Copped this from another forum thread about the Suwannee River sign.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gribblenation.com%2Fflpics%2Fvintage%2Ff24.jpg&hash=ebcccf828eafa8f8efe66d5a5ce1dd693760795a)
Quote from: noelbotevera on March 23, 2019, 01:31:19 PM
QuoteMarch 23, 2019: Song lyrics on signs
This picture is what I'm looking for. Copped this from another forum thread about the Suwannee River sign.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gribblenation.com%2Fflpics%2Fvintage%2Ff24.jpg&hash=ebcccf828eafa8f8efe66d5a5ce1dd693760795a)
No lyrics there.
QuoteMarch 24, 2019: State routes with a numerical connection to a US or Interstate route. Routes that share the exact same number with a US or Interstate route don't count for this challenge (e.g. MN-61/US-61 or CA-238/I-238.)
Three examples to get things rolling here.
MN-252, related to US-52, which it used to connect to at its north end. (At one time, there used to be a MN-152 as well–now Hennepin CR-152.)
(https://i.imgur.com/OY2kSN7.jpg)
MN-610, numbered as a quasi-bypass route of US-10.
(https://i.imgur.com/z0wzwTE.jpg)
MN-194, which was renumbered from 94 to 194 when I-94 came into being.
(https://i.imgur.com/MVTYbZ0.jpg)
QuoteMarch 24, 2019: State routes with a numerical connection to a US or Interstate route. Routes that share the exact same number with a US or Interstate route don't count for this challenge (e.g. MN-61/US-61 or CA-238/I-238.)
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2815/12215424773_abc11d3682_z_d.jpg)
MO 249 and I-49 (Joplin, MO)
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3014/2557077143_7307840039_z_d.jpg?zz=1)
MO 360 and US 60 (Springfield, MO)
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2287/2259318078_9ed8650e1b_z_d.jpg?zz=1)
The short lived AR 471 in NW Arkansas (former alignment of US 71)
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3392/3204382634_9e7604bc70_z_d.jpg?zz=1)
MO 371 south of St Joseph, MO (former US 71)
QuoteMarch 24, 2019: State routes with a numerical connection to a US or Interstate route. Routes that share the exact same number with a US or Interstate route don't count for this challenge (e.g. MN-61/US-61 or CA-238/I-238.)
Most of what is now M-10 in metro Detroit used to be the rerouting of US-10 before its eastern terminus was truncated to Bay City.
(https://i.imgur.com/AK7u7Cm.jpg)
M-25 between Port Huron and Port Austin used to be the northernmost stretch of US-25 before it was decommissioned in Michigan.
(https://i.imgur.com/VE4zoBv.jpg)
M-231 is a bypass (along with M-45 and I-96) for the US-31 drawbridge over the Grand River in Grand Haven, and may one day become a rerouting of US-31 if Michigan ever gets the funding to complete it.
(https://i.imgur.com/wdM7nxy.jpg)
QuoteMarch 24, 2019: State routes with a numerical connection to a US or Interstate route. Routes that share the exact same number with a US or Interstate route don't count for this challenge (e.g. MN-61/US-61 or CA-238/I-238.)
Wis-318
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4581/23955385017_d98911cbed_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/CuRBnB)
WI-318 (https://flic.kr/p/CuRBnB) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Indiana 524
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7451/27672916800_357b6b1b4c_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JamW4b)
IN-524 (https://flic.kr/p/JamW4b) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Ohio 420. The entire 400-series of state routes in Ohio serve as connectors to the route number 400 less than the given route.
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5653/30032047370_31c45ca2e6_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MKQ6ob)
OH-US20-420W (https://flic.kr/p/MKQ6ob) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
US 119 - PA 819 and US 30 - PA130 in Greensburg:
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5834/31193648685_55bd60b8b1_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PwtAZ4)
AL 211 leaves US 11 near Gadsden; it's a former segment of AL 227:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7915/47294670942_621f22fb93_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2f4gxX5)
QuoteMarch 24, 2019: State routes with a numerical connection to a US or Interstate route. Routes that share the exact same number with a US or Interstate route don't count for this challenge (e.g. MN-61/US-61 or CA-238/I-238.)
IN-331 and some button copy near Mishawaka.
(https://i.imgur.com/Wpxq9ut.jpg)
IN-124 in Peru. No longer connects with mainline US 24, but to the business route through downtown Peru.
(https://i.imgur.com/T4CNMKr.jpg)
IN-250 in Brownstown.
(https://i.imgur.com/GUHAfBL.jpg)
QuoteMarch 24, 2019: State routes with a numerical connection to a US or Interstate route. Routes that share the exact same number with a US or Interstate route don't count for this challenge (e.g. MN-61/US-61 or CA-238/I-238.)
Here are a few that come to mind.
Missouri 370, a state highway child route of I-70. June 29, 2013.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20130629%2Fwestmo370.jpg&hash=171dba97f13abe381a1dd37022d9bae5d18a66e5)
Colorado 470, a state highway child of I-70. April 12, 2002.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20020412%2Fc470.jpg&hash=42d26ad5fcf7a30fff9b692a664705a2432b216f)
Virginia 895, a state highway child of I-95. July 8, 2017.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20170708%2Fexit67a.jpg&hash=d2a821397eef0848a0cf248c3a010c62a2593e86)
Quote from: renegade on March 23, 2019, 07:23:18 PM
Quote from: noelbotevera on March 23, 2019, 01:31:19 PM
QuoteMarch 23, 2019: Song lyrics on signs
This picture is what I'm looking for. Copped this from another forum thread about the Suwannee River sign.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gribblenation.com%2Fflpics%2Fvintage%2Ff24.jpg&hash=ebcccf828eafa8f8efe66d5a5ce1dd693760795a)
No lyrics there.
Which means this Challenge is still technically open. :)
Quote from: empirestate on March 24, 2019, 11:46:15 PM
Quote from: renegade on March 23, 2019, 07:23:18 PM
Quote from: noelbotevera on March 23, 2019, 01:31:19 PM
QuoteMarch 23, 2019: Song lyrics on signs
(snip)
No lyrics there.
Which means this Challenge is still technically open. :)
How long is a lyric? Two lines, or just a few words?
Quote from: renegade on March 23, 2019, 07:23:18 PM
Quote from: noelbotevera on March 23, 2019, 01:31:19 PM
QuoteMarch 23, 2019: Song lyrics on signs
This picture is what I'm looking for. Copped this from another forum thread about the Suwannee River sign.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gribblenation.com%2Fflpics%2Fvintage%2Ff24.jpg&hash=ebcccf828eafa8f8efe66d5a5ce1dd693760795a)
No lyrics there.
I'm pretty sure most song titles appear as words that are sung in the actual song. If the words "Suwannee River" appear in the song, that counts as lyrics.
Quote from: empirestate on March 24, 2019, 11:46:15 PM
Quote from: renegade on March 23, 2019, 07:23:18 PM
Quote from: noelbotevera on March 23, 2019, 01:31:19 PM
QuoteMarch 23, 2019: Song lyrics on signs
This picture is what I'm looking for. Copped this from another forum thread about the Suwannee River sign.
No lyrics there.
Which means this Challenge is still technically open. :)
Well, today is the 25th so I think this challenge has expired.
Quote from: US71 on March 25, 2019, 09:11:07 AM
Quote from: empirestate on March 24, 2019, 11:46:15 PM
Which means this Challenge is still technically open. :)
Well, today is the 25th so I think this challenge has expired.
He's going off his rule that any challenge remains open until it gets one valid submission.
(P.S. Can you people please snip the images out of your quotes?! FFS. :banghead: :banghead:)
Quote from: paulthemapguy on March 25, 2019, 09:10:48 AM
I'm pretty sure most song titles appear as words that are sung in the actual song. If the words "Suwannee River" appear in the song, that counts as lyrics.
That's the problem–the name appears as "Swanee" in the song. (Well, the second problem; the first is that the song's title is
Old Folks at Home.)
Well, we can leave that one open, but I'm going to start a new one for today.
QuoteMarch 25, 2019: Two photos of the same route in dramatically different locations.
This is an excuse for me to post more photos of my recent trip to Colorado.
US 24 near Kentland, IN, in typical flat farmland...
(https://i.imgur.com/vNP7vWb.jpg)
...versus US 24 near Redcliff, CO, in the White River National Forest.
(https://i.imgur.com/7S8cUR8.jpg)
US 34 in rural north central Illinois...
(https://i.imgur.com/1xOGGq3.jpg)
...versus US 34 entering Big Thompson Canyon west of Loveland, CO.
(https://i.imgur.com/r60BUa4.jpg)
If you can read music, you'll see those notes correspond with the tune as you sing, "Way down upon the Swa-nee River!"
QuoteMarch 25, 2019: Two photos of the same route in dramatically different locations.
Not sure what counts as "dramatically different," but this is probably the most drastic difference I have in pictures. They are about 440 miles apart, if one follows US-71 the entire way. (Fun fact: between the two spots in these pictures, Google Maps gives an unmodified route that's 11 miles shorter, using state routes/county roads as shortcuts.)
US-71 heading south out of Bemidji, Minnesota. July 21, 2018.
(https://i.imgur.com/nZN2PJF.jpg)
And US-71 at IA-141, looking north toward Carroll. March 28, 2017.
(https://i.imgur.com/EgtMAET.jpg)
QuoteMarch 25, 2019: Two photos of the same route in dramatically different locations.
US 27 in the hills just east of Summerville, GA...
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2Froadphotos%2Fnumbers%2Fus27_2.jpg&hash=45a48e9c6ef4130eb81e4e8a22c49f66212febdf)
...and US 27 at its south end on the streets of Miami.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2Froadphotos%2Fnumbers%2Fus27_end.jpg&hash=98fe12d4e1102e5bacf4fe4fc62772041ad2328f)
^^ There is no state shield attached to the Georgia photo?
Quote from: Big John on March 25, 2019, 02:01:31 PM
^^ There is no state shield attached to the Georgia photo?
Surprisingly not, though my previous photo in that collection from about two miles earlier does have the more standard US 27/GA 1 combo.
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on March 25, 2019, 12:36:53 PM
QuoteMarch 25, 2019: Two photos of the same route in dramatically different locations.
Not sure what counts as "dramatically different," but this is probably the most drastic difference I have in pictures. They are about 440 miles apart, if one follows US-71 the entire way. (Fun fact: between the two spots in these pictures, Google Maps gives an unmodified route that's 11 miles shorter, using state routes/county roads as shortcuts.)
Also note the somewhat different shield design.
QuoteMarch 25, 2019: Two photos of the same route in dramatically different locations.
Since someone already posted 71, here's US 62:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4614/39924690084_bc5ed31469_z_d.jpg)
Near Piggot, AR
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7871/32412463577_252653f37a_z_d.jpg)
Millersburg,OH
Quote from: formulanone on March 25, 2019, 04:54:25 AM
How long is a lyric? Two lines, or just a few words?
This.
After all, would someone be allowed to post a sign with 'San Francisco' on it just because the city name appears in the lyrics of a song?
QuoteMarch 25, 2019: Two photos of the same route in dramatically different locations.
US45 at its north end in Ontonagon, Michigan
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4032/35787705295_be6f1cf701_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WwrkXD)
MI-US45NTSR (https://flic.kr/p/WwrkXD) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
And also at its south end in Mobile, Alabama
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5607/30607363402_b2b2a15d1e_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NCEJN7)
AL-US45ST (https://flic.kr/p/NCEJN7) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteMarch 25, 2019: Two photos of the same route in dramatically different locations.
US-1 in CT
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3816/9378745282_d8df9ee7ef_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/fhLwdS)
US-1 in Baltimore, MD.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7922/40405747853_14096efeb9_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/24yw284)
QuoteMarch 25, 2019: Two photos of the same route in dramatically different locations.
The beginning of the Alaska Highway, in Dawson Creek BC:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FDawsonCreek-AlaskaHwy-begin-DSC_0645.jpg&hash=192b54ace32dfb28fe4070699be47120e85bd295)
About 1400 miles later (the mileposts in Alaska don't reflect all the straightenings and shortenings of the highway in Canada), in Delta Junction AK:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2Fdelta-jct-marker-2001.jpg&hash=61e9308b4073023a2fe742787c70490488ad74d9)
The beginning of US 1, in Key West FL:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FFlemingSt%2BbeginUS1-KeyWestFL-DSC_5841.jpg&hash=45c6753cfb8918d853d4ddfa074171e50574fc35)
US 1 in somewhat less tropical Maine, in Houlton:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2Fjct-us1-us2-large.jpg&hash=41303ce512d0c8e0654947bbcac96e4f0bf8b97f)
QuoteMarch 25, 2019: Two photos of the same route in dramatically different locations.
US-191 in Roosevelt, Utah:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1774/30165638338_e33c13eb81_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MXCMjJ)
And the same route in West Yellowstone, Montana:
(https://i.imgur.com/32lKgcH.jpg)
QuoteMarch 25, 2019: Two photos of the same route in dramatically different locations.
I-10 in humid and warm northeast Florida, August 21, 2018.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20180821%2Fexit356.jpg&hash=ec0399527e41b09c98f46e2f1f691946a3dab32d)
I-10 in the desert of southern New Mexico, several weeks later, October 14, 2018.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20181014%2Fadt.jpg&hash=4a2d0c1728e69db281343a97c901ae1dd0a341db)
Quote from: kphoger on March 25, 2019, 03:52:34 PM
Quote from: formulanone on March 25, 2019, 04:54:25 AM
How long is a lyric?
This.
And thus, a
kōan was created.
QuoteMarch 25, 2019: Two photos of the same route in dramatically different locations.
US Route 77 in the Rio Grade Valley of Texas:
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5678/30658929410_b6b04ac4de_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NHe2zd)
US Route 77 in snowy Kansas:
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/465/32528728682_c52a98067c_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RyseKG)
QuoteMarch 25, 2019: Two photos of the same route in dramatically different locations.
How about US 6 on Cape Cod, August 29, 2001,
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20010829%2Fus6east.jpg&hash=62b99cede90c7aead99ac7b32ac6e4fd273c60a1)
and US 6 at the top of Loveland Pass, April 13, 2002?
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20020413%2Flovelandpass.jpg&hash=c52b10c09fa995702ff7bc9173d8242e57321ecf)
Quote from: kphoger on March 25, 2019, 03:52:34 PM
Quote from: formulanone on March 25, 2019, 04:54:25 AM
How long is a lyric? Two lines, or just a few words?
This.
After all, would someone be allowed to post a sign with 'San Francisco' on it just because the city name appears in the lyrics of a song?
There is no defining length; a lyric is however long it was written to be.
So as for "San Francisco", or any other word(s) that might just so happen to appear in a lyric, that would depend on the parameters of the Challenge. Absent any elaboration from its OP, I would suggest you'd have to post lyrics that are specifically depicted as such, at least indirectly; otherwise, any number of signs everywhere might happen to contain words that appear in song lyrics, which defeats the whole point of the game.
Quote from: empirestate on March 25, 2019, 07:59:44 PM
Quote from: kphoger on March 25, 2019, 03:52:34 PM
Quote from: formulanone on March 25, 2019, 04:54:25 AM
How long is a lyric? Two lines, or just a few words?
This.
After all, would someone be allowed to post a sign with 'San Francisco' on it just because the city name appears in the lyrics of a song?
There is no defining length; a lyric is however long it was written to be.
So as for "San Francisco", or any other word(s) that might just so happen to appear in a lyric, that would depend on the parameters of the Challenge. Absent any elaboration from its OP, I would suggest you'd have to post lyrics that are specifically depicted as such, at least indirectly; otherwise, any number of signs everywhere might happen to contain words that appear in song lyrics, which defeats the whole point of the game.
I wake up from my afternoon nap and see this? Geez, people these days... [/s]
I intended for the challenge to refer to the musical bars; in other words, post a photo of a sign containing musical notation (bars, notes, etc.). A more liberal version of the challenge would be to post signs that contain excerpts of song lyrics at least three words in length. Quote the song you are using...and yes, I will allow Johnny Cash's "I've Been Everywhere". Because I like that song.
Close but no cigar on Georgia's welcome sign saying Georgia's on Your Mind instead of Georgia's on My Mind.
Quote from: noelbotevera on March 25, 2019, 08:25:33 PM
I intended for the challenge to refer to the musical bars; in other words, post a photo of a sign containing musical notation (bars, notes, etc.).
That's not what lyrics are. Lyrics are the words that accompany said bars, notes, etc.
Quote from: kphoger on March 25, 2019, 09:22:12 PM
Quote from: noelbotevera on March 25, 2019, 08:25:33 PM
I intended for the challenge to refer to the musical bars; in other words, post a photo of a sign containing musical notation (bars, notes, etc.).
That's not what lyrics are. Lyrics are the words that accompany said bars, notes, etc.
Well, that's a huge blunder right there. I'm no musician; I forgot what term you use to describe the actual music (notes, bars, etc.).
I don't know why, but I'm used to using lyrics and song interchangeably when describing music, because I thought they were one and the same when I was younger (play the music AND sing the lyrics at the same time), as they were usually together when reading sheet music.
Quote from: noelbotevera on March 25, 2019, 09:30:30 PM
what term you use to describe the actual music (notes, bars, etc.).
musical notation
Quote from: kphoger on March 25, 2019, 09:34:00 PM
Quote from: noelbotevera on March 25, 2019, 09:30:30 PM
what term you use to describe the actual music (notes, bars, etc.).
musical notation
(https://blog.itil.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/flogging_dead_horse_what.jpg)
QuoteMarch 26, 2019: A sign having the name of a city that is 10 or more letters long, and also having another city whose name is equal in length.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7815/33592499318_e00180e977_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TbskGJ)
IN-I-94X26AW (https://flic.kr/p/TbskGJ) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/790/40105696484_203714c1bc_c.jpg)
Montgomery and Birmingham.
QuoteMarch 26, 2019: A sign having the name of a city that is 10 or more letters long, and also having another city whose name is equal in length.
I guess Alabama likes 10-letter city names. I-20 and I-59. March 30, 2014.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20140330%2Fexit124b.jpg&hash=f30eaa00a4ce54dd461e0341886292d4873d57ee)
QuoteMarch 26, 2019: A sign having the name of a city that is 10 or more letters long, and also having another city whose name is equal in length.
Lackawanna and West Seneca, NY (on I-90 in the Buffalo area)
(https://i.imgur.com/VFeXYjkl.jpg)
QuoteMarch 26, 2019: A sign having the name of a city that is 10 or more letters long, and also having another city whose name is equal in length.
Kendallville and Indianapolis both have 12 letters. Sign at the end of US 27 in Fort Wayne.
(https://i.imgur.com/NamvSJS.jpg)
Binghamton and Horseheads at the junction of NY-13 and I-86.
(https://i.imgur.com/gUQVKWY.jpg)
Hazel Green and Janesville from US 151 just into Wisconsin.
(https://i.imgur.com/49slcUI.jpg)
QuoteMarch 27, 2019: Perfect cubes, i.e. 1, 8, 27, 64, 125...you can put together multiple signs to create some of the larger ones.
2^3=8 - PA-8 from I-80:
(https://i.imgur.com/9XHr1P0.jpg)
5^3=125 - IL-125 in Virginia:
(https://i.imgur.com/Bxp3mDj.jpg)
14^3=2744 - US 27 and IN-44 in Liberty:
(https://i.imgur.com/LVuDtJ3.jpg)
QuoteMarch 27, 2019: Perfect cubes, i.e. 1, 8, 27, 64, 125...you can put together multiple signs to create some of the larger ones.
27, 64, and 125 here. (I was hoping to find the year 1728 on a historical sign or "1000 feet" somewhere in my collection, but I didn't.)
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7886/32434563237_e2c9ed7fe7_c.jpg)(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4233/35775917985_deaedaf253_c.jpg)
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1767/29268933598_dd6b2374fe_c.jpg)
QuoteMarch 27, 2019: Perfect cubes, i.e. 1, 8, 27, 64, 125...you can put together multiple signs to create some of the larger ones.
US 4
3=64 west of Farmington, NM: (how do I not have a better picture of one of my favorite highways?)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4705/38707210075_89c3933ce7_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21Yqz1X)
QuoteMarch 27, 2019: Perfect cubes, i.e. 1, 8, 27, 64, 125...you can put together multiple signs to create some of the larger ones.
Today is a great day for this! 3/27 is a perfect time for this kind of challenge! (Protip: the superscript 3 is Alt+0179 on Windows computers.) I was standing either in Ohio or within 500ft of Ohio when I took all three of these pictures:
9³ = 729
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3944/32509693310_144f17820c_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RwLFcC)
OH-729-US22SR (https://flic.kr/p/RwLFcC) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
7³ = 343
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1546/25924857672_02a0a529ca_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FuTEYG)
OH-343-072WR (https://flic.kr/p/FuTEYG) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
5³ = 125
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8620/30243752071_1502fcae2a_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/N5x8Pe)
MI-125-STNR (https://flic.kr/p/N5x8Pe) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteMarch 27, 2019: Perfect cubes, i.e. 1, 8, 27, 64, 125...you can put together multiple signs to create some of the larger ones.
US 27 (3
3) and KY 8 (2
3) in Alexandria:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1949/29872822257_0eaeccfdb1_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MvL2iB)
AB 216 (6
3) at Exit 64 (4
3) in Edmonton:
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2896/33671887042_b6201cc1f5_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TitdUA)
The largest cubed road-related number I have, 12
3 = 1728 on SH 35:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1842/42471390490_c9a292c1a8_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/27H3YHh)
QuoteMarch 27, 2019: Perfect cubes, i.e. 1, 8, 27, 64, 125...you can put together multiple signs to create some of the larger ones.
There's a bridge ahead here on I-81 that will take you through 10
3 Islands. July 15, 2015.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20150715%2Fexit50n.jpg&hash=4854762c363f048bc3e2a43327c151e4ed82f520)
QuoteMarch 31, 2019: Curved exit arrows (other than arrow-per-lane signs)
(https://i.imgur.com/y6IurB5.jpg)
QuoteMarch 31, 2019: Curved exit arrows (other than arrow-per-lane signs)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/577/21146640354_2f9173b786_z_d.jpg)
Barling, AR
QuoteMarch 31, 2019: Curved exit arrows (other than arrow-per-lane signs)
This challenge sounds like a place for NJTP-style arrows. July 9, 2007.
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QuoteMarch 31, 2019: Curved exit arrows (other than arrow-per-lane signs)
End of I-295 in Massachusetts:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1448/26394216440_e48db9f21a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GdnfZf)
I-29 approaching Kansas City International Airport:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1711/24991954714_daaed21e1c_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/E5siqW)
Weird button copy arrow on New Jersey Turnpike, circa 2013:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4155/33615485053_06813fe352_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Tdu9yv)
QuoteMarch 31, 2019: Curved exit arrows (other than arrow-per-lane signs)
Pembina Hwy at Bishop Grandin Blvd in Winnipeg, MB
(https://i.imgur.com/jU9gn8Ll.jpg)
The 400 at Bass Pro Mills Dr in Vaughan, ON (a very typical Ontario exit sign).
(https://i.imgur.com/RHSFja9l.jpg)
I-95 at Airport Rd in Jacksonville, FL
(https://i.imgur.com/W72ZNQjl.jpg)
QuoteMarch 31, 2019: Curved exit arrows (other than arrow-per-lane signs)
I-80 at the point where it bounces off of I-74
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4284/35621004866_0c7cee91f9_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WgGXJj)
IL-I-80-I-74WA2 (https://flic.kr/p/WgGXJj) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
On I-255 just after its southwestern start
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7885/32042744207_8766ccd43c_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QPvrv2)
MO-I-255X01BE (https://flic.kr/p/QPvrv2) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
I-84 in Idaho
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1859/43228576555_4e59b38c14_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/28RXKKr)
ID-I-84X211E (https://flic.kr/p/28RXKKr) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteMarch 31, 2019: Curved exit arrows (other than arrow-per-lane signs)
A couple from over here, actually three as there are two in the second photo :colorful:
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(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fcurve2.jpg&hash=70f54c0880818c6a4e4b73d65af2115b1b45b99a)
QuoteMarch 31, 2019: Curved exit arrows (other than arrow-per-lane signs)
Westbound I-90 exit to MN-60/BL I-90, missing the MN-60 shield. May 05, 2018.
(https://i.imgur.com/VSBXM2F.jpg)
QuoteMarch 31, 2019: Curved exit arrows (other than arrow-per-lane signs)
An old favorite of mine from I-80 in Iowa. June 29, 2001.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20010629%2Fexit240.jpg&hash=69f88f5b01a61f5050fb18e3d53ce6ad1da73df4)
QuoteMarch 31, 2019: Curved exit arrows (other than arrow-per-lane signs)
Exit for I-794 in Milwaukee.
(https://i.imgur.com/bWkScYY.jpg)
Exit for US 285 from CO-470 near Denver.
(https://i.imgur.com/HOxeRZH.jpg)
QuoteApril 1, 2019: A photo where there's clearly a burnt out section/bulb on a traffic signal.
The forward arrow is burnt out on the second of the three signal heads on this mast arm on IL-56 westbound.
Edit: LOL HOLY SHIT the news is doing a live segment of a school bus crash that happened AT THIS VERY intersection just minutes ago.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7914/33634735228_8650e9acc7_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TfbNY5)
bladeDS (https://flic.kr/p/TfbNY5) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteApril 1, 2019: A photo where there's clearly a burnt out section/bulb on a traffic signal.
This may be bending things a little. but downtown Stuttgart, Arkansas the pedestrian signal doesn't work. Burned out? Deactivated?
(https://live.staticflickr.com/5694/22466336042_777d79093b_z_d.jpg)
Quote4/3/19: Picture of a sign that is about to be replaced or is in the process of being replaced.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7889/46794988754_fc932bdea8_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ei7xQW)
CT-8 Beacon Falls, CT. Note the foundations behind it.
Quote4/3/19: Picture of a sign that is about to be replaced or is in the process of being replaced.
The sign at the back was replaced when I took this photo in 2003.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Freplace.jpg&hash=3216297a9b1ff848752a1e02b2631b74cee12bf7)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.millenniumhwy.net%2Fvarious_KY_WV_2005-06%2Fvarious_KY_WV_2005-06-Images%2F57.jpg&hash=439a38332cd42fbe1fbef4d2068e1d463aa2c1b3)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.millenniumhwy.net%2Fvarious_KY_WV_2005-06%2Fvarious_KY_WV_2005-06-Images%2F54.jpg&hash=684e48e108cd005e3a11f5111aa7648726b35ce3)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.millenniumhwy.net%2Fvarious_KY_WV_2005-06%2Fvarious_KY_WV_2005-06-Images%2F55.jpg&hash=7f9f98dd6a45b4c27c8e365f88ac6ea472086665)
Quote4/3/19: Picture of a sign that is about to be replaced or is in the process of being replaced.
Bonus SR/US error shield on I-65:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4706/40201361662_96dfb7e761_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/24fsued)
Quote4/3/19: Picture of a sign that is about to be replaced or is in the process of being replaced.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7321/11521948675_c1a67767f0_z_d.jpg)
I-540 near Van Buren, AR
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7384/11521974424_2bbfd6c33c_z_d.jpg)
I-540 at Grand ave Ft Smith
Both signs replaced 2013 when ARDOT posted new exit signs.
I'm not even understanding why some of these signs are being replaced. The old signs look to be in perfect condition, and there seems to be no new information in the new signs.
Quote from: mrsman on April 04, 2019, 01:21:55 PM
I'm not even understanding why some of these signs are being replaced. The old signs look to be in perfect condition, and there seems to be no new information in the new signs.
Everything was replaced/ upgraded in 2013, partially because ARDOT was going to reverse the exit numbering, but later decided not to. Also, the reflective qualities on many of the signs was poor.
QuoteApril 4, 2019: "Broadway"s.
Broadway/IN 53 from I-94.
(https://i.imgur.com/CZIb87C.jpg)
Broadway near the waterfront in downtown St. Louis.
(https://i.imgur.com/05mEtmK.jpg)
Broadway from I-25 on the south side of Denver.
(https://i.imgur.com/bbo4pC4.jpg)
QuoteApril 4, 2019: "Broadway"s.
E Broadway Avenue in Des Moines. The NE 46th Ave sign is the name for the road in unincorporated Polk County, and is posted here because E 38th St is on the Des Moines city limit.
(https://i.imgur.com/k8HBAms.jpg)
QuoteApril 4, 2019: "Broadway"s.
Broadway in Portland
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QuoteApril 4, 2019: "Broadway"s.
Bangor, Maine:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/8196/8136588405_5372d0ba3b_z.jpg)
Pawtucket, Rhode Island:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/5016/5540292236_1768fbe2b9_z.jpg)
QuoteApril 4, 2019: "Broadway"s.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/8872/28374122842_95f6687965_z_d.jpg)
Alton, IL
(https://live.staticflickr.com/2534/3902336561_0333bac38c_z_d.jpg)
Wichita, KS
QuoteApril 4, 2019: "Broadway"s.
If I'm going to have a photo of a Broadway, it's going to be on a freeway sign. There's little point in photographing a street ending in Y for the street sign challenge.
This is in St. Louis along I-55.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7833/40018999253_783f3bd71c_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23YkQeK)
MO-I-55X204S (https://flic.kr/p/23YkQeK) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote from: paulthemapguy on April 04, 2019, 10:12:59 PM
QuoteApril 4, 2019: "Broadway"s.
If I'm going to have a photo of a Broadway, it's going to be on a freeway sign. There's little point in photographing a street ending in Y for the street sign challenge.
You just have to get creative ;)
QuoteApril 4, 2019: "Broadway"s.
These are the "signage Broadways"...
Broadway, in the Bronx:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4625/40478787751_c8c7acb560_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/24EYnkD)
Broadway in Tyler, Texas:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7518/27965317196_967193e33b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JBcyvj)
Broadway in Quincy, Illinois:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1829/29087499968_f0031c9a02_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Ljn3m9)
QuoteApril 6, 2019 - Advanced warning signs for something at least 10 miles away. The further the distance away, the better (must be yellow or red sign)
(https://drivetofive.files.wordpress.com/2015/08/grades.jpg)
QuoteApril 6, 2019 - Advanced warning signs for something at least 10 miles away. The further the distance away, the better (must be yellow or red sign)
(https://i.imgur.com/MhheVt3.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/QSnGdIS.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Kl25bZd.jpg)
QuoteApril 6, 2019 - Advanced warning signs for something at least 10 miles away. The further the distance away, the better (must be yellow or red sign)
US 129 in North Carolina. July 9, 2008.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20080709%2Ftruckadv.jpg&hash=6554fa6749f4a3d4e23e93634feebcbfe51d38a5)
I-70 in Colorado. March 6, 2013/
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QuoteApril 6, 2019 - Advanced warning signs for something at least 10 miles away. The further the distance away, the better (must be yellow or red sign)
US 151 just north of Dubuque. This might not count but it's the best I can do.
(https://i.imgur.com/eYNHGZs.jpg)
QuoteApril 6, 2019 - Advanced warning signs for something at least 10 miles away. The further the distance away, the better (must be yellow or red sign)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/3241/2531497106_4aea632ca6_z_d.jpg)
Best I can find is this along the Talimena Byway.
Just found another, even better, along US 411 near Maryville, TN
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7861/46634066285_00e080df29_z_d.jpg)
QuoteApril 6, 2019: Advanced warning signs for something at least 10 miles away. The further the distance away, the better (must be yellow or red sign)
Just
one bump for the next 25 miles? MN-6 SB at MN-1. July 17, 2018.
(https://i.imgur.com/UfhhUnp.jpg)
QuoteApril 7, 2019: Freeway closures (not just ramp closures).
(https://i.imgur.com/AeNH46Q.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/JA91SRF.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/LQYHHTN.jpg)
QuoteApril 7, 2019: Freeway closures (not just ramp closures).
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(https://live.staticflickr.com/2574/3902220913_277c85a400_z_d.jpg)
QuoteApril 7, 2019: Freeway closures (not just ramp closures).
I-465 closure from this past fall.
(https://i.imgur.com/pQ6ODH3.jpg)
I'll go with some from quite a while back.
I-80's pre-Olympic construction closure in SLC. August 1, 1999.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F19990801%2Fi80westclosed.jpg&hash=edeabcfb8420fdd7a41099261f44b33ad977b60b)
I-95 in Delaware was closed for reconstruction. May 28, 2000.
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And an I-77 closure in the Cleveland area. October 8, 2006.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20061008%2Fexit20b.jpg&hash=6673f816be9fb02c569a8a536bfb744779a4ab62)
How about this for a closure :colorful:
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QuoteApril 7, 2019: Freeway closures (not just ramp closures).
I-20/59 closure in downtown Birmingham. Photo taken this past January
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4856/33110038978_25ea35d284_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SrPB41)
IMG_8436 (https://flic.kr/p/SrPB41) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote from: US71 on April 06, 2019, 09:58:59 AM
QuoteApril 6, 2019 - Advanced warning signs for something at least 10 miles away. The further the distance away, the better (must be yellow or red sign)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/3241/2531497106_4aea632ca6_z_d.jpg)
Best I can find is this along the Talimena Byway.
Just found another, even better, along US 411 near Maryville, TN
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7861/46634066285_00e080df29_z_d.jpg)
Boy, THAT's putting it mildly.. They don't call it the "Tail of the Dragon" for nothing.
QuoteApril 8, 2019: Sign panels that are the wrong color.
(If unclear, state your reasoning for why you believe a sign is the wrong color).
Here's a no-right-turn panel that ended up yellow somehow. (The application is also wrong, but that's not part of the challenge.) Springfield, IL, near Hazel Dell Road.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7877/47493576882_aea46d7d73_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2fmQZKQ)
IMG_0087 (https://flic.kr/p/2fmQZKQ) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteApril 12, 2019: Guide signs for a landmark rather than a city.
Two from I-70 in Colorado.
Exit for Mt. Evans, in Idaho Springs.
(https://i.imgur.com/pRaUVjH.jpg)
Exit for Loveland Pass shortly before the Eisenhower Tunnel.
(https://i.imgur.com/tYYcq3I.jpg)
QuoteApril 12, 2019: Guide signs for a landmark rather than a city.
I think this is what we're going for...
Another one from I-70 in Colorado, this time for Rabbit Valley:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/926/43303873871_d0f90b3ee6_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/28YBF22)
Exit 5 on I-80 in Wyoming, with "Wasatch National Forest" as the control point...I can't say I've seen that anywhere else.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1771/43127838335_ec6341ddf6_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/28H4rMz)
Quote from: US 89 on April 12, 2019, 12:57:56 PM
QuoteApril 12, 2019: Guide signs for a landmark rather than a city.
I think this is what we're going for...
Another one from I-70 in Colorado, this time for Rabbit Valley:
That seems like more of a landform than a landmark.
Yeah, that's what I'm going for. Physical features rather than cities. Landform, landmark, whatever you want to call it.
QuoteApril 12, 2019: Guide signs for a landmark rather than a city.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4380/36316740740_2dc1bb62ae_c.jpg)
The arrows on the right are the main points.
QuoteApril 8, 2019: Sign panels that are the wrong color.
I always feel the Challenge isn't complete until someone else posts an entry, so here's one which is also the wrong shape.
Mansfield, Ohio on OH 303:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/5549/30079821923_608e1dd15e_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MQ3X6n)
Quote from: formulanone on April 12, 2019, 04:47:44 PM
QuoteApril 8, 2019: Sign panels that are the wrong color.
I always feel the Challenge isn't complete until someone else posts an entry, so here's one which is also the wrong shape.
Mansfield, Ohio on OH 303:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/5549/30079821923_608e1dd15e_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MQ3X6n)
That's so weird. I was just planning a trip that takes me down Ohio 303.
That sign is the wrong color AND shape (orientation, really)--but it fits the bill as I wrote it so it works.
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Quote from: paulthemapguy on April 12, 2019, 06:37:42 PM
QuoteApril 12, 2019: Today is 4-12. In honor of US412, post routes that defy the numbering scheme of the system they belong to, as long as that system has almost all of their routes adhering to that numbering scheme. (i.e. a route that's defying a pattern that only a handful of routes follow doesn't count.)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1597/25000178211_f9542e6293_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/E6brZn)
036 US412 (https://flic.kr/p/E6brZn) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
There is already a challenge for today.
Quote from: paulthemapguy on April 12, 2019, 06:37:42 PM
Quote from: formulanone on April 12, 2019, 04:47:44 PM
QuoteApril 8, 2019: Sign panels that are the wrong color.
I always feel the Challenge isn't complete until someone else posts an entry, so here's one which is also the wrong shape.
Mansfield, Ohio on OH 303:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/5549/30079821923_608e1dd15e_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MQ3X6n)
That's so weird. I was just planning a trip that takes me down Ohio 303.
That sign is the wrong color AND shape (orientation, really)--but it fits the bill as I wrote it so it works.
That photo is almost 7 years old, so the sign might be gone by now.
Quote from: csw on April 12, 2019, 02:42:59 PM
Yeah, that's what I'm going for. Physical features rather than cities. Landform, landmark, whatever you want to call it.
Landform, then–assuming you mean natural (physiographic) features. Landmarks could well be man-made.
QuoteApril 12, 2019: Guide signs for a landmark rather than a city.
Does Gulf Coast count?
(https://live.staticflickr.com/2618/4221229806_b007d41bf8_z_d.jpg)
Quote from: csw on April 12, 2019, 02:42:59 PM
Yeah, that's what I'm going for. Physical features rather than cities. Landform, landmark, whatever you want to call it.
It wouldn't be this forum if we didn't get caught up on wording.
Following in the footsteps of US 412...
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QuoteApril 14, 2019 - Photos of highways with five or more lanes per direction:
The 401:
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http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/ON/hwy_401_images/401_cl_346_east_c-w_Apr15_24x16.jpg
I-85 in Atlanta:
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The 405 over Sepulveda Pass:
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QuoteApril 14, 2019 - Photos of highways with five or more lanes per direction:
Five lanes of the Dan Ryan Expressway, Chicago.
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IL-I-94X53XLS (https://flic.kr/p/265dVri) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
This section of I-25 has 5 through lanes, or 6 if you count the exit only lane.
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QuoteApril 15, 2019 - Photos of highways that have HOV/Carpool lanes:
Ontario Highway 404:
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http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/ON/hwy_404-406_images/404_dv_18-5_south_Aug13_24x16.jpg
Interstate 805, California:
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I-85, Atlanta:
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QuoteApril 15, 2019 - Photos of highways that have HOV/Carpool lanes:
Eastbound Interstate H-1 west of Honolulu, with both a morning rush-only HOV-3 zipper lane in two normally westbound lanes, and a conventional HOV-2 carpool lane. (That part of the freeway was widened after I was last out there, so maybe full shoulders have been restored.)
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QuoteApril 15, 2019: Highways that have HOV/Carpool lanes.
A rate sign for the MnPass lane on northbound I-35W. May 25, 2018.
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QuoteApril 17, 2019 - Roads with contrasting black line stripes:
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http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/PQ/A/13/A13_cl_8_south_24x16.jpg
Quote from: AsphaltPlanet on April 17, 2019, 06:43:56 PM
QuoteApril 17, 2019 - Roads with contrasting black line stripes:
:
PA-132 @ US-1 Bensalem, PA.
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QuoteApril 17, 2019 - Roads with contrasting black line stripes:
Contrasting cartoon outlines around white stripes on the pavement, where WI-794 becomes Interstate 794 in Milwaukee.
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WI-I-794STNV (https://flic.kr/p/K5jqmi) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteApril 18, 2019 - Highways with thrie beam median barriers:
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April 19, 2019: National Forest routes shown on trapezoidal cut-out shields (no unisigns or tiny rectangles). Let's see how many states we can find these!
Requesting permission to nullify the 3-photo limit per person, to maximize the number of states represented. This one is from Oregon along OR-35.
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247 FR-44 (https://flic.kr/p/RMmKw4) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteApril 19, 2019: National Forest routes shown on trapezoidal cut-out shields (no unisigns or tiny rectangles). Let's see how many states we can find these!
From WI-55 in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, near Langlade, WI.
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I also have one from Green Mountain National Forest, near Wallingford, VT, but it's too blurry to be any good.
edit. just realized this is technically a unisign, but only because that's how Wisconsin does everything...I can take it down if requested
Quote from: csw on April 19, 2019, 05:44:56 PM
edit. just realized this is technically a unisign, but only because that's how Wisconsin does everything...I can take it down if requested
It counts, because Wisconsin. :biggrin:
QuoteApril 20, 2019: Signs with multiple destinations that are all in other states.
Lynn and Indianapolis, IN, from US 36 just west of Palestine, OH.
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Toledo, Detroit, and Chicago, all from I-65 in NW Indiana.
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Nashville, Indianapolis, and St. Louis in the distance at the end of I-71 in Louisville, KY.
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QuoteApril 20, 2019: Signs with multiple destinations that are all in other states.
Vernal, UT and Baggs, WY from US 40 in Craig, CO:
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Terrible picture, but it works. Umatilla and Pendleton, OR from I-82 in Washington:
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Reno, NV and Cheyenne, WY from I-215 in Salt Lake City, UT:
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QuoteApril 20, 2019: Signs with multiple destinations that are all in other states.
The infamous "there's nothing in Minnesota on I-90" signs on I-35.
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QuoteApril 20, 2019: Signs with multiple destinations that are all in other states.
I-65 southbound in Indianapolis
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IN-I-65X110BSJ (https://flic.kr/p/PKAEBq) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
I-15/84 northbound near their northern split; both cities are in Idaho when the signage is in Utah
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UT-I-15-I-84NNA1 (https://flic.kr/p/WGYtoo) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
This sign in Indiana has destinations in OH, KY, and MO.
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IN-I-65-I-64SJ1.5 (https://flic.kr/p/Nj35NC) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteApril 20, 2019: Signs with multiple destinations that are all in other states.
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IL 255 where it becomes I-255 near Pontoon Beach, IL
This sign is on I-81 in Virginia. Cities are in West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania.
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QuoteApril 20, 2019: Signs with multiple destinations that are all in other states.
Two Tennessees and one Mississippi here in Arkansas. July 2, 2012.
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QuoteApril 22, 2019: Part of Earth Day is addressing pollution, so post road photos with some kind of emissions coming from a plant or factory.
IL-105 northbound at US36 in Decatur, IL
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IL-121-105SNR (https://flic.kr/p/2frvR9Z) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteApril 22, 2019: Part of Earth Day is addressing pollution, so post road photos with some kind of emissions coming from a plant or factory.
Obviously taken for the button copy, but here's a refinery in North Salt Lake, Utah just off southbound US 89:
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On my way home tonight, the Johnny Cash
I've Been Everywhere song came on, so I thought we could use today's daily challenge to start an ongoing challenge with the goal of a picture with every place mentioned in the song on a sign in the wild. I'll let others get us started then will contribute some of mine along the way. To keep it manageable, I propose that the quote string has a list of remaining places that will be edited down by each person who contributes a picture of one of the places.
As a side challenge, when you make your first post, state how many of the 92 places mentioned you've been to, where any place by that name counts. Without thinking too carefully about it, I think I have 58.
QuoteApril 23, 2019: Post pictures of signs with the places mentioned in Johnny Cash's I've Been Everywhere. Remaining places: Winnemucca, Reno, Chicago, Fargo, Minnesota, Buffalo, Toronto, Winslow, Sarasota, Wichita, Tulsa, Ottawa, Oklahoma, Tampa, Panama, Mattawa, La Paloma, Bangor, Baltimore, Salvador, Amarillo, Tocopilla, Barranquilla, Padilla, Boston, Charleston, Dayton, Louisiana, Washington, Houston, Kingston, Texarkana, Monterey, Faraday, Santa Fe, Tallapoosa, Glen Rock, Black Rock, Little Rock, Oskaloosa, Tennessee, Hennessey, Chicopee, Spirit Lake, Grand Lake, Devil's Lake, Crater Lake, Louisville, Nashville, Knoxville, Ombabika, Schefferville, Jacksonville, Waterville, Costa Rica, Pittsfield, Springfield, Bakersfield, Shreveport, Hackensack, Cadillac, Fond du Lac, Davenport, Idaho, Jellico, Argentina, Diamantina, Pasadena, Catalina, Pittsburgh, Parkersburg, Gravelbourg, Colorado, Ellensburg, Rexburg, Vicksburg, El Dorado, Larimore, Admore, Haverstraw, Chatanika, Chaska, Nebraska, Alaska, Opelaka, Baraboo, Waterloo, Kalamazoo, Kansas City, Sioux City, Cedar City, Dodge City.
Quote from: Jim on April 23, 2019, 07:35:06 PM
On my way home tonight, the Johnny Cash I've Been Everywhere song came on, so I thought we could use today's daily challenge to start an ongoing challenge with the goal of a picture with every place mentioned in the song on a sign in the wild. I'll let others get us started then will contribute some of mine along the way. To keep it manageable, I propose that the quote string has a list of remaining places that will be edited down by each person who contributes a picture of one of the places.
As a side challenge, when you make your first post, state how many of the 92 places mentioned you've been to, where any place by that name counts. Without thinking too carefully about it, I think I have 58.
QuoteApril 23, 2019: Post pictures of signs with the places mentioned in Johnny Cash's I've Been Everywhere. Remaining places: Winnemucca, Reno, Chicago, Fargo, Minnesota, Buffalo, Toronto, Winslow, Sarasota, Wichita, Tulsa, Ottawa, Oklahoma, Tampa, Panama, Mattawa, La Paloma, Bangor, Baltimore, Salvador, Amarillo, Tocopilla, Barranquilla, Padilla, Boston, Charleston, Dayton, Louisiana, Washington, Houston, Kingston, Texarkana, Monterey, Faraday, Santa Fe, Tallapoosa, Glen Rock, Black Rock, Little Rock, Oskaloosa, Tennessee, Hennessey, Chicopee, Spirit Lake, Grand Lake, Devil's Lake, Crater Lake, Louisville, Nashville, Knoxville, Ombabika, Schefferville, Waterville, Costa Rica, Pittsfield, Springfield, Bakersfield, Shreveport, Hackensack, Cadillac, Fond du Lac, Davenport, Idaho, Jellico, Argentina, Diamantina, Pasadena, Catalina, Pittsburgh, Parkersburg, Gravelbourg, Colorado, Ellensburg, Rexburg, Vicksburg, El Dorado, Larimore, Admore, Haverstraw, Chatanika, Chaska, Nebraska, Alaska, Opelaka, Baraboo, Waterloo, Kalamazoo, Kansas City, Sioux City, Cedar City, Dodge City.
I've got Jacksonville. And I've been to 19 of 92
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iPhone
I'm ready with my first, a 2-for-1 getting Pittsfield and Springfield.
QuoteApril 23, 2019: Post pictures of signs with the places mentioned in Johnny Cash's I've Been Everywhere. Remaining places: Winnemucca, Reno, Chicago, Fargo, Minnesota, Buffalo, Toronto, Winslow, Sarasota, Wichita, Tulsa, Ottawa, Oklahoma, Tampa, Panama, Mattawa, La Paloma, Bangor, Baltimore, Salvador, Amarillo, Tocopilla, Barranquilla, Padilla, Boston, Charleston, Dayton, Louisiana, Washington, Houston, Kingston, Texarkana, Monterey, Faraday, Santa Fe, Tallapoosa, Glen Rock, Black Rock, Little Rock, Oskaloosa, Tennessee, Hennessey, Chicopee, Spirit Lake, Grand Lake, Devil's Lake, Crater Lake, Louisville, Nashville, Knoxville, Ombabika, Schefferville, Waterville, Costa Rica, Bakersfield, Shreveport, Hackensack, Cadillac, Fond du Lac, Davenport, Idaho, Jellico, Argentina, Diamantina, Pasadena, Catalina, Pittsburgh, Parkersburg, Gravelbourg, Colorado, Ellensburg, Rexburg, Vicksburg, El Dorado, Larimore, Admore, Haverstraw, Chatanika, Chaska, Nebraska, Alaska, Opelaka, Baraboo, Waterloo, Kalamazoo, Kansas City, Sioux City, Cedar City, Dodge City.
On US 20 in Westfield, Massachusetts. May 11, 2008.
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No pictures yet, but I think I've been to at least 63 of those places, possibly more if there are misspellings (like with Opelaka
-- could that be "Opa-Locka" (FL) -- or Admore -- "Ardmore (OK)?)
The most impressive on that list may be Gravelbourg, which may exist in North America only in rural Saskatchewan. I've been to that one. I doubt that I have any pics (with the same starting and ending letter, I wouldn't have taken one for the City Name game, and I otherwise wasn't taking many pics on my multiple trips to Saskatchewan), but I'll see if I can dredge up one from my digital photos archives.
There could definitely be misspellings. I copied and pasted from https://www.google.com/search?source=hp&ei=9Zu_XLG1IcaOggfOpYfgBQ&q=i%27ve+been+everywhere+lyrics&oq=i%27ve+been+ever&gs_l=psy-ab.1.2.0l10.815.2971..5580...0.0..1.1549.6539.5j3j1j7-3j1......0....1..gws-wiz.....0..35i39j0i131.X4W_JuKRWDE
Quote from: Jim on April 23, 2019, 07:35:06 PM
April 23, 2019: Post pictures of signs with the places mentioned in Johnny Cash's I've Been Everywhere. Remaining places: Winnemucca, Reno, Chicago, Fargo, Minnesota, Buffalo, Toronto, Winslow, Sarasota, Wichita, Tulsa, Ottawa, Oklahoma, Tampa, Panama, Mattawa, La Paloma, Bangor, Baltimore, Salvador, Amarillo, Tocopilla, Barranquilla, Padilla, Boston, Charleston, Dayton, Louisiana, Washington, Houston, Kingston, Texarkana, Monterey, Faraday, Santa Fe, Tallapoosa, Glen Rock, Black Rock, Little Rock, Oskaloosa, Tennessee, Hennessey, Chicopee, Spirit Lake, Grand Lake, Devil's Lake, Crater Lake, Louisville, Nashville, Knoxville, Ombabika, Schefferville, Jacksonville, Waterville, Costa Rica, Pittsfield, Springfield, Bakersfield, Shreveport, Hackensack, Cadillac, Fond du Lac, Davenport, Idaho, Jellico, Argentina, Diamantina, Pasadena, Catalina, Pittsburgh, Parkersburg, Gravelbourg, Colorado, Ellensburg, Rexburg, Vicksburg, El Dorado, Larimore, Ardmore, Haverstraw, Chatanika, Chaska, Nebraska, Alaska, Opelaka, Baraboo, Waterloo, Kalamazoo, Kansas City, Sioux City, Cedar City, Dodge City.
I think that when a place gets covered, we should keep it written in the quote but strike it out. That way we'll know what's been covered. I have been to 39 of them.
I'm going to guess he was referring to the Oskaloosa in Iowa, and I'll post this
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IA-163-US63NN (https://flic.kr/p/Wkuqr8) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteApril 23, 2019: Post pictures of signs with the places mentioned in Johnny Cash's I've Been Everywhere. Remaining places: Winnemucca, Reno, Chicago, Fargo, Minnesota, Buffalo, Toronto, Winslow, Sarasota, Wichita, Tulsa, Ottawa, Oklahoma, Tampa, Panama, Mattawa, La Paloma, Bangor, Baltimore, Salvador, Amarillo, Tocopilla, Barranquilla, Padilla, Boston, Charleston, Dayton, Louisiana, Washington, Houston, Kingston, Texarkana, Monterey, Faraday, Santa Fe, Tallapoosa, Glen Rock, Black Rock, Little Rock, Oskaloosa, Tennessee, Hennessey, Chicopee, Spirit Lake, Grand Lake, Devil's Lake, Crater Lake, Louisville, Nashville, Knoxville, Ombabika, Schefferville, Waterville, Costa Rica, Bakersfield, Shreveport, Hackensack, Cadillac, Fond du Lac, Davenport, Idaho, Jellico, Argentina, Diamantina, Pasadena, Catalina, Pittsburgh, Parkersburg, Gravelbourg, Colorado, Ellensburg, Rexburg, Vicksburg, El Dorado, Larimore, Admore, Haverstraw, Chatanika, Chaska, Nebraska, Alaska, Opelaka, Baraboo, Waterloo, Kalamazoo, Kansas City, Sioux City, Cedar City, Dodge City.
32 places, add two more if we'll count Ardmore (TN/AL) and Dodge City, Alabama...though I'm quite certain he meant the more famous versions of those place names in Oklahoma and Kansas. I think he'd meant "Opelika" rather than "Opa Locka" (I can count either one, they seem to be pronounced similarly).
Cadillac and Kalamazoo on I-196:
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Nashville and Knoxville on I-65:
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Amarillo, Wichita, and Tulsa on I-44 in Oklahoma City:
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QuoteApril 23, 2019: Post pictures of signs with the places mentioned in Johnny Cash's I've Been Everywhere. Remaining places: Winnemucca, Reno, Chicago, Fargo, Minnesota, Buffalo, Toronto, Winslow, Sarasota, Wichita, Tulsa, Ottawa, Oklahoma, Tampa, Panama, Mattawa, La Paloma, Bangor, Baltimore, Salvador, Amarillo, Tocopilla, Barranquilla, Padilla, Boston, Charleston, Dayton, Louisiana, Washington, Houston, Kingston, Texarkana, Monterey, Faraday, Santa Fe, Tallapoosa, Glen Rock, Black Rock, Little Rock, Oskaloosa, Tennessee, Hennessey, Chicopee, Spirit Lake, Grand Lake, Devil's Lake, Crater Lake, Louisville, Nashville, Knoxville, Ombabika, Schefferville, Waterville, Costa Rica, Bakersfield, Shreveport, Hackensack, Cadillac, Fond du Lac, Davenport, Idaho, Jellico, Argentina, Diamantina, Pasadena, Catalina, Pittsburgh, Parkersburg, Gravelbourg, Colorado, Ellensburg, Rexburg, Vicksburg, El Dorado, Larimore, Admore, Haverstraw, Chatanika, Chaska, Nebraska, Alaska, Opelaka, Baraboo, Waterloo, Kalamazoo, Kansas City, Sioux City, Cedar City, Dodge City.
I have also been to 19.
Buffalo from the end of I-86.
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Dayton and Louisville at the south split in downtown Indianapolis.
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Baraboo WI from I-39.
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QuoteApril 23, 2019: Post pictures of signs with the places mentioned in Johnny Cash's I've Been Everywhere. Remaining places: Winnemucca, Reno, Chicago, Fargo, Minnesota, Buffalo, Toronto, Winslow, Sarasota, Wichita, Tulsa, Ottawa, Oklahoma, Tampa, Panama, Mattawa, La Paloma, Bangor, Baltimore, Salvador, Amarillo, Tocopilla, Barranquilla, Padilla, Boston, Charleston, Dayton, Louisiana, Washington, Houston, Kingston, Texarkana, Monterey, Faraday, Santa Fe, Tallapoosa, Glen Rock, Black Rock, Little Rock, Oskaloosa, Tennessee, Hennessey, Chicopee, Spirit Lake, Grand Lake, Devil's Lake, Crater Lake, Louisville, Nashville, Knoxville, Ombabika, Schefferville, Waterville, Costa Rica, Bakersfield, Shreveport, Hackensack, Cadillac, Fond du Lac, Davenport, Idaho, Jellico, Argentina, Diamantina, Pasadena, Catalina, Pittsburgh, Parkersburg, Gravelbourg, Colorado, Ellensburg, Rexburg, Vicksburg, El Dorado, Larimore, Admore, Haverstraw, Chatanika, Chaska, Nebraska, Alaska, Opelaka, Baraboo, Waterloo, Kalamazoo, Kansas City, Sioux City, Cedar City, Dodge City.
I'm too wasted right now to think about how many of these places I've been. But here are my photos of a couple of them.
Kansas City:
(https://i.imgur.com/3qhWyL6.jpg)
Sioux City:
(https://i.imgur.com/gzxWt2Y.jpg)
QuoteApril 23, 2019: Post pictures of signs with the places mentioned in Johnny Cash's I've Been Everywhere. Remaining places: Winnemucca, Reno, Chicago, Fargo, Minnesota, Buffalo, Toronto, Winslow, Sarasota, Wichita, Tulsa, Ottawa, Oklahoma, Tampa, Panama, Mattawa, La Paloma, Bangor, Baltimore, Salvador, Amarillo, Tocopilla, Barranquilla, Padilla, Boston, Charleston, Dayton, Louisiana, Washington, Houston, Kingston, Texarkana, Monterey, Faraday, Santa Fe, Tallapoosa, Glen Rock, Black Rock, Little Rock, Oskaloosa, Tennessee, Hennessey, Chicopee, Spirit Lake, Grand Lake, Devil's Lake, Crater Lake, Louisville, Nashville, Knoxville, Ombabika, Schefferville, Waterville, Costa Rica, Bakersfield, Shreveport, Hackensack, Cadillac, Fond du Lac, Davenport, Idaho, Jellico, Argentina, Diamantina, Pasadena, Catalina, Pittsburgh, Parkersburg, Gravelbourg, Colorado, Ellensburg, Rexburg, Vicksburg, El Dorado, Larimore, Admore, Haverstraw, Chatanika, Chaska, Nebraska, Alaska, Opelaka, Baraboo, Waterloo, Kalamazoo, Kansas City, Sioux City, Cedar City, Dodge City.
(also crossed out Kansas City and Sioux City, since they were used above)
And I've also been to 19.
Rexburg, from ID 33 just north of downtown:
(https://i.imgur.com/1m2cxu1.jpg)
Cedar City, from I-15:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/916/29437140548_33baa92d72_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LRg3j1)
Santa Fe, from I-40 at US 285:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1788/28435011867_c2786590ab_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KjGSni)
QuoteApril 23, 2019: Post pictures of signs with the places mentioned in Johnny Cash's I've Been Everywhere. Remaining places: Winnemucca, Reno, Chicago, Fargo, Minnesota, Buffalo, Toronto, Winslow, Sarasota, Wichita, Tulsa, Ottawa, Oklahoma, Tampa, Panama, Mattawa, La Paloma, Bangor, Baltimore, Salvador, Amarillo, Tocopilla, Barranquilla, Padilla, Boston, Charleston, Dayton, Louisiana, Washington, Houston, Kingston, Texarkana, Monterey, Faraday, Santa Fe, Tallapoosa, Glen Rock, Black Rock, Little Rock, Oskaloosa, Tennessee, Hennessey, Chicopee, Spirit Lake, Grand Lake, Devil's Lake, Crater Lake, Louisville, Nashville, Knoxville, Ombabika, Schefferville, Waterville, Costa Rica, Bakersfield, Shreveport, Hackensack, Cadillac, Fond du Lac, Davenport, Idaho, Jellico, Argentina, Diamantina, Pasadena, Catalina, Pittsburgh, Parkersburg, Gravelbourg, Colorado, Ellensburg, Rexburg, Vicksburg, El Dorado, Larimore, Admore, Haverstraw, Chatanika, Chaska, Nebraska, Alaska, Opelaka, Baraboo, Waterloo, Kalamazoo, Kansas City, Sioux City, Cedar City, Dodge City.
Here's Waterloo. This is at the west end of IA-281, with this unusual black-on-white city sign.
(https://i.imgur.com/siWXcee.jpg)
And one that is probably otherwise pretty hard to provide: Hackensack! This is on MN-371 NB.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FCCIrsPB.jpg&hash=751b6fc592f1f1b181218b0047a8e1dfeeca0b93)
QuoteApril 23, 2019: Post pictures of signs with the places mentioned in Johnny Cash's I've Been Everywhere. Remaining places: Winnemucca, Reno, Chicago, Fargo, Minnesota, Buffalo, Toronto, Winslow, Sarasota, Wichita, Tulsa, Ottawa, Oklahoma, Tampa, Panama, Mattawa, La Paloma, Bangor, Baltimore, Salvador, Amarillo, Tocopilla, Barranquilla, Padilla, Boston, Charleston, Dayton, Louisiana, Washington, Houston, Kingston, Texarkana, Monterey, Faraday, Santa Fe, Tallapoosa, Glen Rock, Black Rock, Little Rock, Oskaloosa, Tennessee, Hennessey, Chicopee, Spirit Lake, Grand Lake, Devil's Lake, Crater Lake, Louisville, Nashville, Knoxville, Ombabika, Schefferville, Waterville, Costa Rica, Bakersfield, Shreveport, Hackensack, Cadillac, Fond du Lac, Davenport, Idaho, Jellico, Argentina, Diamantina, Pasadena, Catalina, Pittsburgh, Parkersburg, Gravelbourg, Colorado, Ellensburg, Rexburg, Vicksburg, El Dorado, Larimore, Admore, Haverstraw, Chatanika, Chaska, Nebraska, Alaska, Opelaka, Baraboo, Waterloo, Kalamazoo, Kansas City, Sioux City, Cedar City, Dodge City.
I'll add two more photos since I only posted one to begin with.
Grand Lake, CO
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7437/27496859374_91064d52c8_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HTNAjj)
CO-US40-US34N (https://flic.kr/p/HTNAjj) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Fargo
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1774/30156399778_7fb1fd78aa_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MWPr2d)
MN-I-94-US59NWA (https://flic.kr/p/MWPr2d) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteApril 23, 2019: Post pictures of signs with the places mentioned in Johnny Cash's I've Been Everywhere. Remaining places: Winnemucca, Reno, Chicago, Fargo, Minnesota, Buffalo, Toronto, Winslow, Sarasota, Wichita, Tulsa, Ottawa, Oklahoma, Tampa, Panama, Mattawa, La Paloma, Bangor, Baltimore, Salvador, Amarillo, Tocopilla, Barranquilla, Padilla, Boston, Charleston, Dayton, Louisiana, Washington, Houston, Kingston, Texarkana, Monterey, Faraday, Santa Fe, Tallapoosa, Glen Rock, Black Rock, Little Rock, Oskaloosa, Tennessee, Hennessey, Chicopee, Spirit Lake, Grand Lake, Devil's Lake, Crater Lake, Louisville, Nashville, Knoxville, Ombabika, Schefferville, Waterville, Costa Rica, Bakersfield, Shreveport, Hackensack, Cadillac, Fond du Lac, Davenport, Idaho, Jellico, Argentina, Diamantina, Pasadena, Catalina, Pittsburgh, Parkersburg, Gravelbourg, Colorado, Ellensburg, Rexburg, Vicksburg, El Dorado, Larimore, Admore, Haverstraw, Chatanika, Chaska, Nebraska, Alaska, Opelaka, Baraboo, Waterloo, Kalamazoo, Kansas City, Sioux City, Cedar City, Dodge City.
Chicopee, from the Mass Pike. April 18, 2015.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20150418%2Fexit6.jpg&hash=230cfec4bbe1c58c896c0b7ce53f27b92f52c8a7)
QuoteApril 23, 2019: Post pictures of signs with the places mentioned in Johnny Cash's I've Been Everywhere. Remaining places: Winnemucca, Reno, Chicago, Fargo, Minnesota, Buffalo, Toronto, Winslow, Sarasota, Wichita, Tulsa, Ottawa, Oklahoma, Tampa, Panama, Mattawa, La Paloma, Bangor, Baltimore, Salvador, Amarillo, Tocopilla, Barranquilla, Padilla, Boston, Charleston, Dayton, Louisiana, Washington, Houston, Kingston, Texarkana, Monterey, Faraday, Santa Fe, Tallapoosa, Glen Rock, Black Rock, Little Rock, Oskaloosa, Tennessee, Hennessey, Chicopee, Spirit Lake, Grand Lake, Devil's Lake, Crater Lake, Louisville, Nashville, Knoxville, Ombabika, Schefferville, Waterville, Costa Rica, Bakersfield, Shreveport, Hackensack, Cadillac, Fond du Lac, Davenport, Idaho, Jellico, Argentina, Diamantina, Pasadena, Catalina, Pittsburgh, Parkersburg, Gravelbourg, Colorado, Ellensburg, Rexburg, Vicksburg, El Dorado, Larimore, Admore, Haverstraw, Chatanika, Chaska, Nebraska, Alaska, Opelaka, Baraboo, Waterloo, Kalamazoo, Kansas City, Sioux City, Cedar City, Dodge City.
Boston
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7812/33500083448_9c844b43a2_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/T3hFFE)I-495 at Mass Pike (https://flic.kr/p/T3hFFE) by David Raucci (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hotdogpi/), on Flickr
QuoteApril 23, 2019: Post pictures of signs with the places mentioned in Johnny Cash's I've Been Everywhere. Remaining places: Winnemucca, Reno, Chicago, Fargo, Minnesota, Buffalo, Toronto, Winslow, Sarasota, Wichita, Tulsa, Ottawa, Oklahoma, Tampa, Panama, Mattawa, La Paloma, Bangor, Baltimore, Salvador, Amarillo, Tocopilla, Barranquilla, Padilla, Boston, Charleston, Dayton, Louisiana, Washington, Houston, Kingston, Texarkana, Monterey, Faraday, Santa Fe, Tallapoosa, Glen Rock, Black Rock, Little Rock, Oskaloosa, Tennessee, Hennessey, Chicopee, Spirit Lake, Grand Lake, Devil's Lake, Crater Lake, Louisville, Nashville, Knoxville, Ombabika, Schefferville, Waterville, Costa Rica, Bakersfield, Shreveport, Hackensack, Cadillac, Fond du Lac, Davenport, Idaho, Jellico, Argentina, Diamantina, Pasadena, Catalina, Pittsburgh, Parkersburg, Gravelbourg, Colorado, Ellensburg, Rexburg, Vicksburg, El Dorado, Larimore, Admore, Haverstraw, Chatanika, Chaska, Nebraska, Alaska, Opelaka, Baraboo, Waterloo, Kalamazoo, Kansas City, Sioux City, Cedar City, Dodge City.
I've actually only been to about 14 of them, by my reckoning.
Here's Tampa:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2Froadphotos%2Fnumbers%2Fus192.jpg&hash=7b25a855d1fb276845c64e71a9e50fa0c8e21503)
And a very blurry Tallapoosa:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2Froadphotos%2Fcities%2Ftallapoosa.jpg&hash=a6c8355670428694b8af15ce8f2b40978e3f9dfb)
QuoteApril 23, 2019: Post pictures of signs with the places mentioned in Johnny Cash's I've Been Everywhere. Remaining places: Winnemucca, Reno, Chicago, Fargo, Minnesota, Buffalo, Toronto, Winslow, Sarasota, Wichita, Tulsa, Ottawa, Oklahoma, Tampa, Panama, Mattawa, La Paloma, Bangor, Baltimore, Salvador, Amarillo, Tocopilla, Barranquilla, Padilla, Boston, Charleston, Dayton, Louisiana, Washington, Houston, Kingston, Texarkana, Monterey, Faraday, Santa Fe, Tallapoosa, Glen Rock, Black Rock, Little Rock, Oskaloosa, Tennessee, Hennessey, Chicopee, Spirit Lake, Grand Lake, Devil's Lake, Crater Lake, Louisville, Nashville, Knoxville, Ombabika, Schefferville, Waterville, Costa Rica, Bakersfield, Shreveport, Hackensack, Cadillac, Fond du Lac, Davenport, Idaho, Jellico, Argentina, Diamantina, Pasadena, Catalina, Pittsburgh, Parkersburg, Gravelbourg, Colorado, Ellensburg, Rexburg, Vicksburg, El Dorado, Larimore, Admore, Haverstraw, Chatanika, Chaska, Nebraska, Alaska, Opelaka, Baraboo, Waterloo, Kalamazoo, Kansas City, Sioux City, Cedar City, Dodge City.
Reno:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FPhoenixAZ%2BElyNV%2BNeedlesCA%2BRenoNV-DSC_1950.jpg&hash=306c2de806e92e5898c1d483afbc6d756e6167c1)
Texarkana:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FHotSpringsAR%2BTexarkana-DSC_3622.jpg&hash=13abcacb19ae6728756123c928d8281c4e1ac4c6)
More to follow later.
QuoteApril 23, 2019: Post pictures of signs with the places mentioned in Johnny Cash's I've Been Everywhere. Remaining places: Winnemucca, Reno, Chicago, Fargo, Minnesota, Buffalo, Toronto, Winslow, Sarasota, Wichita, Tulsa, Ottawa, Oklahoma, Tampa, Panama, Mattawa, La Paloma, Bangor, Baltimore, Salvador, Amarillo, Tocopilla, Barranquilla, Padilla, Boston, Charleston, Dayton, Louisiana, Washington, Houston, Kingston, Texarkana, Monterey, Faraday, Santa Fe, Tallapoosa, Glen Rock, Black Rock, Little Rock, Oskaloosa, Tennessee, Hennessey, Chicopee, Spirit Lake, Grand Lake, Devil's Lake, Crater Lake, Louisville, Nashville, Knoxville, Ombabika, Schefferville, Waterville, Costa Rica, Bakersfield, Shreveport, Hackensack, Cadillac, Fond du Lac, Davenport, Idaho, Jellico, Argentina, Diamantina, Pasadena, Catalina, Pittsburgh, Parkersburg, Gravelbourg, Colorado, Ellensburg, Rexburg, Vicksburg, El Dorado, Larimore, Admore, Haverstraw, Chatanika, Chaska, Nebraska, Alaska, Opelaka, Baraboo, Waterloo, Kalamazoo, Kansas City, Sioux City, Cedar City, Dodge City.
Fond du Lac from Milwaukee.
(https://i.imgur.com/wGwfDCL.jpg)
Davenport from the end of I-180.
(https://i.imgur.com/rhC9Am2.jpg)
Louisiana, MO, just before crossing the river into Hannibal on I-72.
(https://i.imgur.com/VjC74jw.jpg)
QuoteApril 23, 2019: Post pictures of signs with the places mentioned in Johnny Cash's I've Been Everywhere. Remaining places: Winnemucca, Reno, Chicago, Fargo, Minnesota, Buffalo, Toronto, Winslow, Sarasota, Wichita, Tulsa, Ottawa, Oklahoma, Tampa, Panama, Mattawa, La Paloma, Bangor, Baltimore, Salvador, Amarillo, Tocopilla, Barranquilla, Padilla, Boston, Charleston, Dayton, Louisiana, Washington, Houston, Kingston, Texarkana, Monterey, Faraday, Santa Fe, Tallapoosa, Glen Rock, Black Rock, Little Rock, Oskaloosa, Tennessee, Hennessey, Chicopee, Spirit Lake, Grand Lake, Devil's Lake, Crater Lake, Louisville, Nashville, Knoxville, Ombabika, Schefferville, Waterville, Costa Rica, Bakersfield, Shreveport, Hackensack, Cadillac, Fond du Lac, Davenport, Idaho, Jellico, Argentina, Diamantina, Pasadena, Catalina, Pittsburgh, Parkersburg, Gravelbourg, Colorado, Ellensburg, Rexburg, Vicksburg, El Dorado, Larimore, Admore, Haverstraw, Chatanika, Chaska, Nebraska, Alaska, Opelaka, Baraboo, Waterloo, Kalamazoo, Kansas City, Sioux City, Cedar City, Dodge City.
Let's go to Dodge City, Kansas. Business US 50. April 27, 2004.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20040427%2Fdodgecity.jpg&hash=b9a58f7a62a972e34c95b296abe77ed563508314)
Jellico...
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4437/36538116273_a395376478_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XEKoZX)2017 Tennessee eclipse trip Day 1 - 013 (https://flic.kr/p/XEKoZX) by H.B. Elkins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hbelkins/), on Flickr
QuoteApril 23, 2019: Post pictures of signs with the places mentioned in Johnny Cash's I've Been Everywhere. Remaining places: Winnemucca, Reno, Chicago, Fargo, Minnesota, Buffalo, Toronto, Winslow, Sarasota, Wichita, Tulsa, Ottawa, Oklahoma, Tampa, Panama, Mattawa, La Paloma, Bangor, Baltimore, Salvador, Amarillo, Tocopilla, Barranquilla, Padilla, Boston, Charleston, Dayton, Louisiana, Washington, Houston, Kingston, Texarkana, Monterey, Faraday, Santa Fe, Tallapoosa, Glen Rock, Black Rock, Little Rock, Oskaloosa, Tennessee, Hennessey, Chicopee, Spirit Lake, Grand Lake, Devil's Lake, Crater Lake, Louisville, Nashville, Knoxville, Ombabika, Schefferville, Waterville, Costa Rica, Bakersfield, Shreveport, Hackensack, Cadillac, Fond du Lac, Davenport, Idaho, Jellico, Argentina, Diamantina, Pasadena, Catalina, Pittsburgh, Parkersburg, Gravelbourg, Colorado, Ellensburg, Rexburg, Vicksburg, El Dorado, Larimore, Admore, Haverstraw, Chatanika, Chaska, Nebraska, Alaska, Opelaka, Baraboo, Waterloo, Kalamazoo, Kansas City, Sioux City, Cedar City, Dodge City.
(I checked off Jellico, for H.B.)
Parkersburg:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FRockportWV%2BParkersburgWV%2BMariettaOH-DSC_2837.jpg&hash=087f03266f905e0779ff146abc97bde46d7001cb)
Alaska:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2Fhyder-entry.jpg&hash=a3496267bb34fcd73b4ab8648c08a8108f1186e9)
El Dorado (AR):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FElDoradoAR%2BMindenLA-DSC_6144.jpg&hash=065bb94805d2904031ef804aa81b46e8a08fcdb2)
Is it too early to post seconds? Because I want to lol
QuoteApril 23, 2019: Post pictures of signs with the places mentioned in Johnny Cash's I've Been Everywhere. Remaining places: Winnemucca, Reno, Chicago, Fargo, Minnesota, Buffalo, Toronto, Winslow, Sarasota, Wichita, Tulsa, Ottawa, Oklahoma, Tampa, Panama, Mattawa, La Paloma, Bangor, Baltimore, Salvador, Amarillo, Tocopilla, Barranquilla, Padilla, Boston, Charleston, Dayton, Louisiana, Washington, Houston, Kingston, Texarkana, Monterey, Faraday, Santa Fe, Tallapoosa, Glen Rock, Black Rock, Little Rock, Oskaloosa, Tennessee, Hennessey, Chicopee, Spirit Lake, Grand Lake, Devil's Lake, Crater Lake, Louisville, Nashville, Knoxville, Ombabika, Schefferville, Waterville, Costa Rica, Bakersfield, Shreveport, Hackensack, Cadillac, Fond du Lac, Davenport, Idaho, Jellico, Argentina, Diamantina, Pasadena, Catalina, Pittsburgh, Parkersburg, Gravelbourg, Colorado, Ellensburg, Rexburg, Vicksburg, El Dorado, Larimore, Admore, Haverstraw, Chatanika, Chaska, Nebraska, Alaska, Opelaka, Baraboo, Waterloo, Kalamazoo, Kansas City, Sioux City, Cedar City, Dodge City.
Toronto:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FON%2Fhwy_400_images%2F400_dv_30_south_E_Jun14.jpg&hash=871c75aab217e2bdb99d27e89ba7966081f8b480)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/ON/hwy_400_images/400_dv_30_south_E_Jun14_24x16.jpg
Pasadena:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FCA%2FI%2F210%2FI210_CA_dv_24_east_Nov13.jpg&hash=2f7af25ee949f8a651a10389c13b461cae4fa9f1)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/CA/I/210/I210_CA_dv_24_east_Nov13_24x16.jpg
Houston:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FTX%2FI%2F10%2FI10_TX_dv_756_east.jpg&hash=5cd9f46347d18a60c370b3de040232a4be7fe74c)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/TX/I/10/I10_TX_dv_756_east_24x16.jpg
Quote from: AsphaltPlanet on April 24, 2019, 11:35:37 AM
QuoteApril 23, 2019: Post pictures of signs with the places mentioned in Johnny Cash's I've Been Everywhere. Remaining places: Winnemucca, Reno, Chicago, Fargo, Minnesota, Buffalo, Toronto, Winslow, Sarasota, Wichita, Tulsa, Ottawa, Oklahoma, Tampa, Panama, Mattawa, La Paloma, Bangor, Baltimore, Salvador, Amarillo, Tocopilla, Barranquilla, Padilla, Boston, Charleston, Dayton, Louisiana, Washington, Houston, Kingston, Texarkana, Monterey, Faraday, Santa Fe, Tallapoosa, Glen Rock, Black Rock, Little Rock, Oskaloosa, Tennessee, Hennessey, Chicopee, Spirit Lake, Grand Lake, Devil's Lake, Crater Lake, Louisville, Nashville, Knoxville, Ombabika, Schefferville, Waterville, Costa Rica, Bakersfield, Shreveport, Hackensack, Cadillac, Fond du Lac, Davenport, Idaho, Jellico, Argentina, Diamantina, Pasadena, Catalina, Pittsburgh, Parkersburg, Gravelbourg, Colorado, Ellensburg, Rexburg, Vicksburg, El Dorado, Larimore, Admore, Haverstraw, Chatanika, Chaska, Nebraska, Alaska, Opelaka, Baraboo, Waterloo, Kalamazoo, Kansas City, Sioux City, Cedar City, Dodge City.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1919/45524970842_c1c0a11b5b_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2cmTnLo)Original non-reflective button copy. MD-295. Russell St. Baltimore, MD. (https://flic.kr/p/2cmTnLo) by mergingtraffic (https://www.flickr.com/photos/98731835@N05/), on Flickr
QuoteApril 23, 2019: Post pictures of signs with the places mentioned in Johnny Cash's I've Been Everywhere. Remaining places: Winnemucca, Reno, Chicago, Fargo, Minnesota, Buffalo, Toronto, Winslow, Sarasota, Wichita, Tulsa, Ottawa, Oklahoma, Tampa, Panama, Mattawa, La Paloma, Bangor, Baltimore, Salvador, Amarillo, Tocopilla, Barranquilla, Padilla, Boston, Charleston, Dayton, Louisiana, Washington, Houston, Kingston, Texarkana, Monterey, Faraday, Santa Fe, Tallapoosa, Glen Rock, Black Rock, Little Rock, Oskaloosa, Tennessee, Hennessey, Chicopee, Spirit Lake, Grand Lake, Devil's Lake, Crater Lake, Louisville, Nashville, Knoxville, Ombabika, Schefferville, Waterville, Costa Rica, Bakersfield, Shreveport, Hackensack, Cadillac, Fond du Lac, Davenport, Idaho, Jellico, Argentina, Diamantina, Pasadena, Catalina, Pittsburgh, Parkersburg, Gravelbourg, Colorado, Ellensburg, Rexburg, Vicksburg, El Dorado, Larimore, Admore, Haverstraw, Chatanika, Chaska, Nebraska, Alaska, Opelaka, Baraboo, Waterloo, Kalamazoo, Kansas City, Sioux City, Cedar City, Dodge City.
A few more I can provide.
Sarasota from I-75. August 23, 2003.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20030823%2Fexit210.jpg&hash=dc234d706332568062576dedeffa056b03785174)
Nebraska from US 34. August 19, 2017.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20170819%2Fnebraska.jpg&hash=f78100523080f89a98fae7367cbc35b2038ddf91)
Bangor from Maine 3 in Ellsworth. August 9, 2014.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20140809%2Fsouthus1westme3ebnorthus1c.jpg&hash=1df5f46e3e8fa7a2e5c94aead1e66cefe5b880e3)
QuoteApril 23, 2019: Post pictures of signs with the places mentioned in Johnny Cash's I've Been Everywhere. Remaining places: Winnemucca, Reno, Chicago, Fargo, Minnesota, Buffalo, Toronto, Winslow, Sarasota, Wichita, Tulsa, Ottawa, Oklahoma, Tampa, Panama, Mattawa, La Paloma, Bangor, Baltimore, Salvador, Amarillo, Tocopilla, Barranquilla, Padilla, Boston, Charleston, Dayton, Louisiana, Washington, Houston, Kingston, Texarkana, Monterey, Faraday, Santa Fe, Tallapoosa, Glen Rock, Black Rock, Little Rock, Oskaloosa, Tennessee, Hennessey, Chicopee, Spirit Lake, Grand Lake, Devil's Lake, Crater Lake, Louisville, Nashville, Knoxville, Ombabika, Schefferville, Waterville, Costa Rica, Bakersfield, Shreveport, Hackensack, Cadillac, Fond du Lac, Davenport, Idaho, Jellico, Argentina, Diamantina, Pasadena, Catalina, Pittsburgh, Parkersburg, Gravelbourg, Colorado, Ellensburg, Rexburg, Vicksburg, El Dorado, Larimore, Admore, Haverstraw, Chatanika, Chaska, Nebraska, Alaska, Opelaka, Baraboo, Waterloo, Kalamazoo, Kansas City, Sioux City, Cedar City, Dodge City.
Since it seems people are reposting, I can get us Colorado. From US 84, one of the more colorful places to enter the state:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/839/28434971377_36f3ed37a4_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KjGEkc)
QuoteApril 23, 2019: Post pictures of signs with the places mentioned in Johnny Cash's I've Been Everywhere. Remaining places: Winnemucca, Reno, Chicago, Fargo, Minnesota, Buffalo, Toronto, Winslow, Sarasota, Wichita, Tulsa, Ottawa, Oklahoma, Tampa, Panama, Mattawa, La Paloma, Bangor, Baltimore, Salvador, Amarillo, Tocopilla, Barranquilla, Padilla, Boston, Charleston, Dayton, Louisiana, Washington, Houston, Kingston, Texarkana, Monterey, Faraday, Santa Fe, Tallapoosa, Glen Rock, Black Rock, Little Rock, Oskaloosa, Tennessee, Hennessey, Chicopee, Spirit Lake, Grand Lake, Devil's Lake, Crater Lake, Louisville, Nashville, Knoxville, Ombabika, Schefferville, Waterville, Costa Rica, Bakersfield, Shreveport, Hackensack, Cadillac, Fond du Lac, Davenport, Idaho, Jellico, Argentina, Diamantina, Pasadena, Catalina, Pittsburgh, Parkersburg, Gravelbourg, Colorado, Ellensburg, Rexburg, Vicksburg, El Dorado, Larimore, Admore, Haverstraw, Chatanika, Chaska, Nebraska, Alaska, Opelaka, Baraboo, Waterloo, Kalamazoo, Kansas City, Sioux City, Cedar City, Dodge City.
Here's Minnesota, on a beat-up welcome sign on MN-11. August 22, 2011.
(https://i.imgur.com/ZNtTOux.jpg)
And Spirit Lake. Supplemental destination sign on I-90 WB. May 05, 2018.
(https://i.imgur.com/E2y7bsS.jpg)
QuoteApril 23, 2019: Post pictures of signs with the places mentioned in Johnny Cash's I've Been Everywhere. Remaining places: Winnemucca, Reno, Chicago, Fargo, Minnesota, Buffalo, Toronto, Winslow, Sarasota, Wichita, Tulsa, Ottawa, Oklahoma, Tampa, Panama, Mattawa, La Paloma, Bangor, Baltimore, Salvador, Amarillo, Tocopilla, Barranquilla, Padilla, Boston, Charleston, Dayton, Louisiana, Washington, Houston, Kingston, Texarkana, Monterey, Faraday, Santa Fe, Tallapoosa, Glen Rock, Black Rock, Little Rock, Oskaloosa, Tennessee, Hennessey, Chicopee, Spirit Lake, Grand Lake, Devil's Lake, Crater Lake, Louisville, Nashville, Knoxville, Ombabika, Schefferville, Waterville, Costa Rica, Bakersfield, Shreveport, Hackensack, Cadillac, Fond du Lac, Davenport, Idaho, Jellico, Argentina, Diamantina, Pasadena, Catalina, Pittsburgh, Parkersburg, Gravelbourg, Colorado, Ellensburg, Rexburg, Vicksburg, El Dorado, Larimore, Admore, Haverstraw, Chatanika, Chaska, Nebraska, Alaska, Opelaka, Baraboo, Waterloo, Kalamazoo, Kansas City, Sioux City, Cedar City, Dodge City.
Ellensburg (WA), from the AARoads galleries:
(https://www.aaroads.com/west/washington090/i-090_eb_exit_034_02.jpg)
BTW, I had no luck finding a Gravelbourg in my photo archives, nor on Wikipedia (which confirms that Gravelbourg SK was the Gravelbourg mentioned in "I've Been Everywhere") or the town website. But we could use GMSV if we wanted to go that far. https://goo.gl/maps/i4KJHrDk5sJa9hWY9
QuoteApril 23, 2019: Post pictures of signs with the places mentioned in Johnny Cash's I've Been Everywhere. Remaining places: Winnemucca, Reno, Chicago, Fargo, Minnesota, Buffalo, Toronto, Winslow, Sarasota, Wichita, Tulsa, Ottawa, Oklahoma, Tampa, Panama, Mattawa, La Paloma, Bangor, Baltimore, Salvador, Amarillo, Tocopilla, Barranquilla, Padilla, Boston, Charleston, Dayton, Louisiana, Washington, Houston, Kingston, Texarkana, Monterey, Faraday, Santa Fe, Tallapoosa, Glen Rock, Black Rock, Little Rock, Oskaloosa, Tennessee, Hennessey, Chicopee, Spirit Lake, Grand Lake, Devil's Lake, Crater Lake, Louisville, Nashville, Knoxville, Ombabika, Schefferville, Waterville, Costa Rica, Bakersfield, Shreveport, Hackensack, Cadillac, Fond du Lac, Davenport, Idaho, Jellico, Argentina, Diamantina, Pasadena, Catalina, Pittsburgh, Parkersburg, Gravelbourg, Colorado, Ellensburg, Rexburg, Vicksburg, El Dorado, Larimore, Admore, Haverstraw, Chatanika, Chaska, Nebraska, Alaska, Opelaka, Baraboo, Waterloo, Kalamazoo, Kansas City, Sioux City, Cedar City, Dodge City.
Little Rock:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/8187/29256137500_c835d90f12_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LzgmpN)
Charleston:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/512/30688410533_db984faf2d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NKQ8hr)
Pittsburgh:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7425/27085621774_10bae17afc_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HgsTGS)
QuoteApril 23, 2019: Post pictures of signs with the places mentioned in Johnny Cash's I've Been Everywhere. Remaining places: Winnemucca, Reno, Chicago, Fargo, Minnesota, Buffalo, Toronto, Winslow, Sarasota, Wichita, Tulsa, Ottawa, Oklahoma, Tampa, Panama, Mattawa, La Paloma, Bangor, Baltimore, Salvador, Amarillo, Tocopilla, Barranquilla, Padilla, Boston, Charleston, Dayton, Louisiana, Washington, Houston, Kingston, Texarkana, Monterey, Faraday, Santa Fe, Tallapoosa, Glen Rock, Black Rock, Little Rock, Oskaloosa, Tennessee, Hennessey, Chicopee, Spirit Lake, Grand Lake, Devil's Lake, Crater Lake, Louisville, Nashville, Knoxville, Ombabika, Schefferville, Waterville, Costa Rica, Bakersfield, Shreveport, Hackensack, Cadillac, Fond du Lac, Davenport, Idaho, Jellico, Argentina, Diamantina, Pasadena, Catalina, Pittsburgh, Parkersburg, Gravelbourg, Colorado, Ellensburg, Rexburg, Vicksburg, El Dorado, Larimore, Admore, Haverstraw, Chatanika, Chaska, Nebraska, Alaska, Opelaka, Baraboo, Waterloo, Kalamazoo, Kansas City, Sioux City, Cedar City, Dodge City.
I can give us one more state. Oklahoma's welcome sign:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4716/39603252361_faea67f2d6_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23kB2aT)
QuoteApril 23, 2019: Post pictures of signs with the places mentioned in Johnny Cash's I've Been Everywhere. Remaining places: Winnemucca, Reno, Chicago, Fargo, Minnesota, Buffalo, Toronto, Winslow, Sarasota, Wichita, Tulsa, Ottawa, Oklahoma, Tampa, Panama, Mattawa, La Paloma, Bangor, Baltimore, Salvador, Amarillo, Tocopilla, Barranquilla, Padilla, Boston, Charleston, Dayton, Louisiana, Washington, Houston, Kingston, Texarkana, Monterey, Faraday, Santa Fe, Tallapoosa, Glen Rock, Black Rock, Little Rock, Oskaloosa, Tennessee, Hennessey, Chicopee, Spirit Lake, Grand Lake, Devil's Lake, Crater Lake, Louisville, Nashville, Knoxville, Ombabika, Schefferville, Waterville, Costa Rica, Bakersfield, Shreveport, Hackensack, Cadillac, Fond du Lac, Davenport, Idaho, Jellico, Argentina, Diamantina, Pasadena, Catalina, Pittsburgh, Parkersburg, Gravelbourg, Colorado, Ellensburg, Rexburg, Vicksburg, El Dorado, Larimore, Admore, Haverstraw, Chatanika, Chaska, Nebraska, Alaska, Opelaka, Baraboo, Waterloo, Kalamazoo, Kansas City, Sioux City, Cedar City, Dodge City.
Here's Crater Lake.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4443/36957160233_8f12b55be4_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/YiM7aP)
OR-062-230N (https://flic.kr/p/YiM7aP) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Idaho welcome sign on I-90
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1837/42216001070_1724036698_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/27ju3kq)
ID-I-90YW (https://flic.kr/p/27ju3kq) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Chicago on I-57
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IL-I-57X349NA (https://flic.kr/p/Gq94DF) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteApril 23, 2019: Post pictures of signs with the places mentioned in Johnny Cash's I've Been Everywhere. Remaining places: Winnemucca, Reno, Chicago, Fargo, Minnesota, Buffalo, Toronto, Winslow, Sarasota, Wichita, Tulsa, Ottawa, Oklahoma, Tampa, Panama, Mattawa, La Paloma, Bangor, Baltimore, Salvador, Amarillo, Tocopilla, Barranquilla, Padilla, Boston, Charleston, Dayton, Louisiana, Washington, Houston, Kingston, Texarkana, Monterey, Faraday, Santa Fe, Tallapoosa, Glen Rock, Black Rock, Little Rock, Oskaloosa, Tennessee, Hennessey, Chicopee, Spirit Lake, Grand Lake, Devil's Lake, Crater Lake, Louisville, Nashville, Knoxville, Ombabika, Schefferville, Waterville, Costa Rica, Bakersfield, Shreveport, Hackensack, Cadillac, Fond du Lac, Davenport, Idaho, Jellico, Argentina, Diamantina, Pasadena, Catalina, Pittsburgh, Parkersburg, Gravelbourg, Colorado, Ellensburg, Rexburg, Vicksburg, El Dorado, Larimore, Admore, Haverstraw, Chatanika, Chaska, Nebraska, Alaska, Opelaka, Baraboo, Waterloo, Kalamazoo, Kansas City, Sioux City, Cedar City, Dodge City.
Ottawa and Kingston:
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http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/ON/hwy_130-139_images/137_dv_2-7_north_night_lg.jpg
Bakersfield:
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http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/CA/CA/58/CA58_sign_BarstowMain_FwyEnt_north_Apr10_lg.jpg
QuoteApril 23, 2019: Post pictures of signs with the places mentioned in Johnny Cash's I've Been Everywhere. Remaining places: Winnemucca, Reno, Chicago, Fargo, Minnesota, Buffalo, Toronto, Winslow, Sarasota, Wichita, Tulsa, Ottawa, Oklahoma, Tampa, Panama, Mattawa, La Paloma, Bangor, Baltimore, Salvador, Amarillo, Tocopilla, Barranquilla, Padilla, Boston, Charleston, Dayton, Louisiana, Washington, Houston, Kingston, Texarkana, Monterey, Faraday, Santa Fe, Tallapoosa, Glen Rock, Black Rock, Little Rock, Oskaloosa, Tennessee, Hennessey, Chicopee, Spirit Lake, Grand Lake, Devil's Lake, Crater Lake, Louisville, Nashville, Knoxville, Ombabika, Schefferville, Waterville, Costa Rica, Bakersfield, Shreveport, Hackensack, Cadillac, Fond du Lac, Davenport, Idaho, Jellico, Argentina, Diamantina, Pasadena, Catalina, Pittsburgh, Parkersburg, Gravelbourg, Colorado, Ellensburg, Rexburg, Vicksburg, El Dorado, Larimore, Admore, Haverstraw, Chatanika, Chaska, Nebraska, Alaska, Opelaka, Baraboo, Waterloo, Kalamazoo, Kansas City, Sioux City, Cedar City, Dodge City.
Winnemucca:
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QuoteApril 23, 2019: Post pictures of signs with the places mentioned in Johnny Cash's I've Been Everywhere. Remaining places: Winnemucca, Reno, Chicago, Fargo, Minnesota, Buffalo, Toronto, Winslow, Sarasota, Wichita, Tulsa, Ottawa, Oklahoma, Tampa, Panama, Mattawa, La Paloma, Bangor, Baltimore, Salvador, Amarillo, Tocopilla, Barranquilla, Padilla, Boston, Charleston, Dayton, Louisiana, Washington, Houston, Kingston, Texarkana, Monterey, Faraday, Santa Fe, Tallapoosa, Glen Rock, Black Rock, Little Rock, Oskaloosa, Tennessee, Hennessey, Chicopee, Spirit Lake, Grand Lake, Devil's Lake, Crater Lake, Louisville, Nashville, Knoxville, Ombabika, Schefferville, Waterville, Costa Rica, Bakersfield, Shreveport, Hackensack, Cadillac, Fond du Lac, Davenport, Idaho, Jellico, Argentina, Diamantina, Pasadena, Catalina, Pittsburgh, Parkersburg, Gravelbourg, Colorado, Ellensburg, Rexburg, Vicksburg, El Dorado, Larimore, Admore, Haverstraw, Chatanika, Chaska, Nebraska, Alaska, Opelaka, Baraboo, Waterloo, Kalamazoo, Kansas City, Sioux City, Cedar City, Dodge City.
Baltimore:
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Waterville:
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Quote from: AsphaltPlanet on April 25, 2019, 09:36:27 AM
Bakersfield:
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http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/CA/CA/58/CA58_sign_BarstowMain_FwyEnt_north_Apr10_lg.jpg
This is a very interesting sign, taken at the Main St. interchange to CA-58 within the town of Barstow. The 58's next exit is its terminus at the I-15 freeway which goes to either Las Vegas or San Bernardino. What I find interesting is that despite the obvious view that 58 and I-40 are essentially one straight corridor, the control cities of 58 are not emphasized on 40, nor are 40's controls mentioned on 58.
Here we see the terminus of 58 with ramps to 15 to LV and SB, and a small mention of "To I-40" as clearly an afterthought, without the mention of I-40's control of Needles. Agreed that Needles isn't the best control, but I-40's control should be mentioned somewhere here (and ideally the control should be changed to Flagstaff).
https://www.google.com/maps/@34.8783421,-117.0846001,3a,75y,135.03h,81.16t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sGHmEmcy43GSsEXFReKiDIA!2e0!7i13312!8i6656
Here we see the near terminus of 40 with signs to LV and SB. Again 58 is mentioned, but not Bakersfield. (There is no direct connection to 15 north, traffic must use Main St as a connector.)
https://www.google.com/maps/@34.8848317,-116.9860475,3a,75y,304.85h,77.45t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sFrZe_uHS8kijgqCVRbpqcA!2e0!7i13312!8i6656
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Here's Hennessey OK, with error shield that makes it look like it's in Connecticut.
QuoteApril 23, 2019: Post pictures of signs with the places mentioned in Johnny Cash's I've Been Everywhere. Remaining places: Winnemucca, Reno, Chicago, Fargo, Minnesota, Buffalo, Toronto, Winslow, Sarasota, Wichita, Tulsa, Ottawa, Oklahoma, Tampa, Panama, Mattawa, La Paloma, Bangor, Baltimore, Salvador, Amarillo, Tocopilla, Barranquilla, Padilla, Boston, Charleston, Dayton, Louisiana, Washington, Houston, Kingston, Texarkana, Monterey, Faraday, Santa Fe, Tallapoosa, Glen Rock, Black Rock, Little Rock, Oskaloosa, Tennessee, Hennessey, Chicopee, Spirit Lake, Grand Lake, Devil's Lake, Crater Lake, Louisville, Nashville, Knoxville, Ombabika, Schefferville, Waterville, Costa Rica, Bakersfield, Shreveport, Hackensack, Cadillac, Fond du Lac, Davenport, Idaho, Jellico, Argentina, Diamantina, Pasadena, Catalina, Pittsburgh, Parkersburg, Gravelbourg, Colorado, Ellensburg, Rexburg, Vicksburg, El Dorado, Larimore, Admore, Haverstraw, Chatanika, Chaska, Nebraska, Alaska, Opelaka, Baraboo, Waterloo, Kalamazoo, Kansas City, Sioux City, Cedar City, Dodge City.
Crossed out Hennessey plus my new contributions below.
Haverstraw near the Bear Mountain Bridge. November 26, 2003.
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Winslow on Historic US 66. September 12, 2003.
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Monterrey from I-35. November 4, 2017.
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Shreveport, my hometown. And the green-filled Louisiana shield that is no longer there.
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QuoteApril 23, 2019: Post pictures of signs with the places mentioned in Johnny Cash's I've Been Everywhere. Remaining places: Winnemucca, Reno, Chicago, Fargo, Minnesota, Buffalo, Toronto, Winslow, Sarasota, Wichita, Tulsa, Ottawa, Oklahoma, Tampa, Panama, Mattawa, La Paloma, Bangor, Baltimore, Salvador, Amarillo, Tocopilla, Barranquilla, Padilla, Boston, Charleston, Dayton, Louisiana, Washington, Houston, Kingston, Texarkana, Monterey, Faraday, Santa Fe, Tallapoosa, Glen Rock, Black Rock, Little Rock, Oskaloosa, Tennessee, Hennessey, Chicopee, Spirit Lake, Grand Lake, Devil's Lake, Crater Lake, Louisville, Nashville, Knoxville, Ombabika, Schefferville, Waterville, Costa Rica, Bakersfield, Shreveport, Hackensack, Cadillac, Fond du Lac, Davenport, Idaho, Jellico, Argentina, Diamantina, Pasadena, Catalina, Pittsburgh, Parkersburg, Gravelbourg, Colorado, Ellensburg, Rexburg, Vicksburg, El Dorado, Larimore, Admore, Haverstraw, Chatanika, Chaska, Nebraska, Alaska, Opelaka, Baraboo, Waterloo, Kalamazoo, Kansas City, Sioux City, Cedar City, Dodge City.
Chaska, Minnesota:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/40737790893_1f36649a33_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/254RPX4)
Quote from: oscar on April 24, 2019, 10:46:23 PM
BTW, I had no luck finding a Gravelbourg in my photo archives, nor on Wikipedia (which confirms that Gravelbourg SK was the Gravelbourg mentioned in "I've Been Everywhere") or the town website. But we could use GMSV if we wanted to go that far. https://goo.gl/maps/i4KJHrDk5sJa9hWY9
Street View is permitted in Challenges, unless specifically excluded (as long as it's an inline image rather than a link).
And by the way, I fully expect somebody to compile a video of all these signs in time to the song. :-P
QuoteApril 23, 2019: Post pictures of signs with the places mentioned in Johnny Cash's I've Been Everywhere. Remaining places: Winnemucca, Reno, Chicago, Fargo, Minnesota, Buffalo, Toronto, Winslow, Sarasota, Wichita, Tulsa, Ottawa, Oklahoma, Tampa, Panama, Mattawa, La Paloma, Bangor, Baltimore, Salvador, Amarillo, Tocopilla, Barranquilla, Padilla, Boston, Charleston, Dayton, Louisiana, Washington, Houston, Kingston, Texarkana, Monterey, Faraday, Santa Fe, Tallapoosa, Glen Rock, Black Rock, Little Rock, Oskaloosa, Tennessee, Hennessey, Chicopee, Spirit Lake, Grand Lake, Devil's Lake, Crater Lake, Louisville, Nashville, Knoxville, Ombabika, Schefferville, Waterville, Costa Rica, Bakersfield, Shreveport, Hackensack, Cadillac, Fond du Lac, Davenport, Idaho, Jellico, Argentina, Diamantina, Pasadena, Catalina, Pittsburgh, Parkersburg, Gravelbourg, Colorado, Ellensburg, Rexburg, Vicksburg, El Dorado, Larimore, Admore, Haverstraw, Chatanika, Chaska, Nebraska, Alaska, Opelaka, Baraboo, Waterloo, Kalamazoo, Kansas City, Sioux City, Cedar City, Dodge City.
Tennessee is the last one I have. Photo from KY 94/TN 78 near Reelfoot Lake.
(https://i.imgur.com/nnJ8NVH.jpg)
QuoteApril 23, 2019: Post pictures of signs with the places mentioned in Johnny Cash's I've Been Everywhere. Remaining places: Winnemucca, Reno, Chicago, Fargo, Minnesota, Buffalo, Toronto, Winslow, Sarasota, Wichita, Tulsa, Ottawa, Oklahoma, Tampa, Panama, Mattawa, La Paloma, Bangor, Baltimore, Salvador, Amarillo, Tocopilla, Barranquilla, Padilla, Boston, Charleston, Dayton, Louisiana, Washington, Houston, Kingston, Texarkana, Monterey, Faraday, Santa Fe, Tallapoosa, Glen Rock, Black Rock, Little Rock, Oskaloosa, Tennessee, Hennessey, Chicopee, Spirit Lake, Grand Lake, Devil's Lake, Crater Lake, Louisville, Nashville, Knoxville, Ombabika, Schefferville, Waterville, Costa Rica, Bakersfield, Shreveport, Hackensack, Cadillac, Fond du Lac, Davenport, Idaho, Jellico, Argentina, Diamantina, Pasadena, Catalina, Pittsburgh, Parkersburg, Gravelbourg, Colorado, Ellensburg, Rexburg, Vicksburg, El Dorado, Larimore, Admore, Haverstraw, Chatanika, Chaska, Nebraska, Alaska, Opelaka, Baraboo, Waterloo, Kalamazoo, Kansas City, Sioux City, Cedar City, Dodge City.
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QuoteApril 23, 2019: Post pictures of signs with the places mentioned in Johnny Cash's I've Been Everywhere. Remaining places: Winnemucca, Reno, Chicago, Fargo, Minnesota, Buffalo, Toronto, Winslow, Sarasota, Wichita, Tulsa, Ottawa, Oklahoma, Tampa, Panama, Mattawa, La Paloma, Bangor, Baltimore, Salvador, Amarillo, Tocopilla, Barranquilla, Padilla, Boston, Charleston, Dayton, Louisiana, Washington, Houston, Kingston, Texarkana, Monterey, Faraday, Santa Fe, Tallapoosa, Glen Rock, Black Rock, Little Rock, Oskaloosa, Tennessee, Hennessey, Chicopee, Spirit Lake, Grand Lake, Devil's Lake, Crater Lake, Louisville, Nashville, Knoxville, Ombabika, Schefferville, Waterville, Costa Rica, Bakersfield, Shreveport, Hackensack, Cadillac, Fond du Lac, Davenport, Idaho, Jellico, Argentina, Diamantina, Pasadena, Catalina, Pittsburgh, Parkersburg, Gravelbourg, Colorado, Ellensburg, Rexburg, Vicksburg, El Dorado, Larimore, Admore, Haverstraw, Chatanika, Chaska, Nebraska, Alaska, Opelaka, Baraboo, Waterloo, Kalamazoo, Kansas City, Sioux City, Cedar City, Dodge City.
Looks like we're mostly down to difficult ones. Here's the last one I can do.
Vicksburg from I-55. July 2, 2012.
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Edit: Looks like Jim and I had the same idea at the same time.
Might as well pick the last of the low-hanging fruit here.
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QuoteApril 23, 2019: Post pictures of signs with the places mentioned in Johnny Cash's I've Been Everywhere. Remaining places: Winnemucca, Reno, Chicago, Fargo, Minnesota, Buffalo, Toronto, Winslow, Sarasota, Wichita, Tulsa, Ottawa, Oklahoma, Tampa, Panama, Mattawa, La Paloma, Bangor, Baltimore, Salvador, Amarillo, Tocopilla, Barranquilla, Padilla, Boston, Charleston, Dayton, Louisiana, Washington, Houston, Kingston, Texarkana, Monterey, Faraday, Santa Fe, Tallapoosa, Glen Rock, Black Rock, Little Rock, Oskaloosa, Tennessee, Hennessey, Chicopee, Spirit Lake, Grand Lake, Devil's Lake, Crater Lake, Louisville, Nashville, Knoxville, Ombabika, Schefferville, Waterville, Costa Rica, Bakersfield, Shreveport, Hackensack, Cadillac, Fond du Lac, Davenport, Idaho, Jellico, Argentina, Diamantina, Pasadena, Catalina, Pittsburgh, Parkersburg, Gravelbourg, Colorado, Ellensburg, Rexburg, Vicksburg, El Dorado, Larimore, Admore, Haverstraw, Chatanika, Chaska, Nebraska, Alaska, Opelaka, Baraboo, Waterloo, Kalamazoo, Kansas City, Sioux City, Cedar City, Dodge City.
Today is recap day.
QuoteApril 14, 2019 - Photos of highways with five or more lanes per direction:
GA 400 near Sandy Springs:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/2130/32093432773_9a357db16f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QTZerP)
QuoteApril 8, 2019: Sign panels that are the wrong color.
A weird yellow speed limit sign in Morgan, UT
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1803/43256562642_d9187edb92_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/28Urc3b)
Correct me if I’m wrong, but I believe the “uphill traffic does not stop” sign should be yellow since it’s a warning sign, like the similar “cross traffic does not stop” sign. Taken on UT 224 in Park City:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1781/28623835977_5935f6ac48_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KBoDcp)
QuoteApril 14, 2019 - Photos of highways with five or more lanes per direction:
QuoteApril 15, 2019 - Photos of highways that have HOV/Carpool lanes:
Knocking out two challenges with one picture. I-75, entering Atlanta from the northwest:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1879/42350666990_c2f673ee17_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/27woePC)
Quote4/3/19: Picture of a sign that is about to be replaced or is in the process of being replaced.
I've got several of these in Michigan; I'll just pick one.
(https://i.imgur.com/w56nr9j.jpg)
QuoteApril 12, 2019: Guide signs for a landmark rather than a city.
(https://i.imgur.com/yF4YIvX.jpg)
QuoteApril 19, 2019: National Forest routes shown on trapezoidal cut-out shields (no unisigns or tiny rectangles). Let's see how many states we can find these!
Forest route 13 in Michigan's Hiawatha National Forest has an ENDS assembly at each terminus (US-2 and M-28)
(https://i.imgur.com/jm58yIf.jpg)
QuoteApril 14, 2019 - Photos of highways with five or more lanes per direction:
Northbound M-10 in Southfield. Yes, those really are new Michigan BGSs in FHWA font!
(https://i.imgur.com/Y1mY1Lr.jpg)
Just a quick reminder to everybody here. While we don't have a hard rule on the site per say that limits image 'file size', I've been noticing as of late that several people have been posting images well over 4MB in size in this thread. That's a killer if people are loading the page on mobile data (or have caps). Most of those images have been well over the '800x600' rule, even though you have the forum 'auto' resize them. Remember, it's still loading the full size image in the background. We've been pretty lax on the '800x600' rule to be honest (not just in this thread) because most have the forum resize the images to the limit, but please also keep in mind the 'overall file size' of the images as well people. Not everybody is on FiOS, or fiber internet. There are people out there that are still on DSL (I'm one of them) and if there's like 20x 3-4MB+ images in a thread on one page, it can be a killer, so please keep that in mind and maybe take a couple of extra seconds and do a quick resize of your images before uploading them & posting them. :)
I don't want to have to go around editing 5000 posts a day. HAHAH. :) :spin: I prefer to just hide in the background and make sure the forum is working instead and not use the purple. :nod:
Quote from: Alex on May 21, 2009, 10:34:10 PM
What's not allowed:
- Photos and images posted in forum threads should not exceed 800 pixels in width or 600 pixels in height. Everyone is not using the same monitor. To reference larger images, just add a link from the 800x600 sized image to the larger file in question.
Hard to believe that it's been ten years and people still can't do better than the limits of that rule. This isn't an indictment of users here, by the way, but rather one of Internet service providers.
In any event, I appreciate it if people post links to the original full size images, if the embedded image is resized. Flickr in particular makes this super simple. I say this because if I save an image, I prefer to download the original, full-resolution version.
QuoteMay 9, 2019. Since we haven't had any challenges in May yet, post pictures containing "May".
Mayville, NY, from I-86.
(https://i.imgur.com/oJWnOFN.jpg)
Mayfield, KY, from KY-80.
(https://i.imgur.com/iUjdGMI.jpg)
QuoteMay 9, 2019. Since we haven't had any challenges in May yet, post pictures containing "May".
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Mayflower, AR
QuoteMay 9, 2019. Since we haven't had any challenges in May yet, post pictures containing "May".
Juneau/Auke Bay Ferry Terminal of the Alaska Marine Highway System. June 23, 2001.
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I-10 in New Mexico. September 14, 2003.
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Utah 210 in Little Cottonwood Canyon. January 20, 2006.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20060120%2Fmaybird.jpg&hash=0870a870071673f2daae6e94063feb85848a8781)
QuoteMay 9, 2019. Since we haven't had any challenges in May yet, post pictures containing "May".
Mayfield Road:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FON%2Fhwy_410-427_images%2F410_dv_18_north_Aug13.jpg&hash=465e6a84f3acbbeb302867b204fce185e641e51e)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/ON/hwy_410-427_images/410_dv_18_north_Aug13_24x16.jpg
QuoteMay 9, 2019. Since we haven't had any challenges in May yet, post pictures containing "May".
Mayport Ferry north of Atlantic Beach:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7904/46870860524_ddefc700c4_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2epPpSU)
Maysville, Kentucky:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1901/43429234950_959082f287_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/29aGbuW)
Gusty Winds May Exist on I-25 in San Felipe Pueblo, NM:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4432/36729464676_cbdeab7194_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XXE7dm)
QuoteMay 9, 2019: Since we haven't had any challenges in May yet, post pictures containing "May".
Actual month of May reference for this one. Sign for closure on what is now CR-101, just north of US-212. Bonus: I took this picture five years ago to the day: May 9, 2014.
(https://i.imgur.com/pCzmKgY.jpg)
QuoteMay 9, 2019: Since we haven't had any challenges in May yet, post pictures containing "May".
Mayo (YT):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FMayo-Elsa-KenoCiry_DSC6451.jpg&hash=59bb9628993a5c3487f32c69988b97dc8c0139f9)
Mayfield (ID):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FMayfieldID%2BOrchard-DSC_0002.jpg&hash=b79156e5e1f2be3661beef00676610f57a9c67db)
Maypearl (TX):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FGrandviewTX%2BMaypearl-DSC_5338.jpg&hash=30932f5e03e272a73654a6d2d04ed10902d39a0e)
QuoteMay 9, 2019: Since we haven't had any challenges in May yet, post pictures containing "May".
A few more May contributions.
Absecon, NJ. March 16, 2012.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20120316%2Fnorthus9southus9scm.jpg&hash=6ef2eb5af4b7669e1bf7019ce847ee8094cbedf5)
New Mexico 52. October 13, 2018.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20181013%2Froadmayflood.jpg&hash=b42e0999e103c20f416bd79ccdd32a14cc60c5f9)
New York 30. July 16, 2005.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20050716%2Fmayfield.jpg&hash=b0a7f736cd17832472b9e8206c736433abbf7123)
QuoteMay 9, 2019: Since we haven't had any challenges in May yet, post pictures containing "May".
Mayo Dr in Phoenix, AZ
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4727/24130988957_54c72c48ee_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/CLnCiK)
bladeMO (https://flic.kr/p/CLnCiK) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteMay 9, 2019: Since we haven't had any challenges in May yet, post pictures containing "May".
And I've got one more, from Carlinville, IL.
(https://i.imgur.com/SYXiIE5.jpg)
QuoteMay 9, 2019: Since we haven't had any challenges in May yet, post pictures containing "May".
Mayodan near US 220:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/8290/28457477964_09a884e68d_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KmG1KN)
Also gonna do a month of May reference as well, though I took this photo in mid-March.
US-67/167 in Jacksonville, AR.
(https://i.imgur.com/8MH3FaY.png)
QuoteMay 9, 2019: Since we haven't had any challenges in May yet, post pictures containing "May".
Maysville, GA on I-85:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2Froadphotos%2Fnumbers%2Fga98.jpg&hash=3f98221d516c457f1c6045e5c21ff6bfa7b8ca24)
QuoteMay 9, 2019: Since we haven't had any challenges in May yet, post pictures containing "May".
One more from me.
Mayflower Drive (Lynchburg VA):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FMayflowerDr-LynchburgVADSC_4009.jpg&hash=b580068cda865efbc57442865c5f1266684afc2d)
Quote from: csw on May 09, 2019, 12:49:20 PM
Mayville, NY, from I-86.
Can't see the picture.
QuoteMay 13, 2019: Signs with the number 13 in them
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4379/36499834831_8c5187f2be_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XBncg6)
QuoteMay 13, 2019: Signs with the number 13 in them
I thought I would have something other than a route number or an exit number, but I don't. Here's an exit number.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7883/33500083418_f3268e69bd_c.jpg)
QuoteMay 13, 2019: Signs with the number 13 in them
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7869/46490053862_969632b75a_z_d.jpg)
US 40,
Mile 13 Near Greenville, IL
Plymouth, Utah:
(https://i.imgur.com/77JJ52d.jpg)
Atlanta, Georgia:
(https://i.imgur.com/hjJZxXd.jpg)
Salt Lake City, Utah:
(https://i.imgur.com/Wfrp13o.jpg)
QuoteMay 13, 2019: Signs with the number 13 in them
(https://i.imgur.com/KAfjW2r.png)
QuoteMay 13, 2019: Signs with the number 13 in them
I'll see if I can offer something different.
A 13th St. from I-94 in Wisconsin. August 1, 2010.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20100801%2Fexit310a.jpg&hash=39248982b3e74803ed94e33418bd1c3281dff75e)
13 Tons on the Indiana Toll Road. June 27, 2012.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20120627%2Fspeedsi80i90.jpg&hash=f21d10cc6e2010119fdeef1afc0a77e8c9f12264)
13 miles of Bear Crossings on I-20 in Louisiana. July 2, 2013.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20130702%2Fbear13miles.jpg&hash=23063f68f969d4ab67f4e0c2fae4dede420abb01)
QuoteMay 13, 2019: Signs with the number 13 in them
US 13 in Philadelphia
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2F13a.jpg&hash=3ea33df98fd2ff947492a5843b03c82e8a62f5f0)
Indiana 13
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Ohio 13
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QuoteMay 13, 2019: Signs with the number 13 in them
NL 13:
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QuoteMay 13, 2019: Signs with the number 13 in them
Exit 13 on I-285:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2Froadphotos%2Fi285n_exit13.jpg&hash=858ae9b914dc5662a65ec261dc98e227e0ba3a37)
13 miles to Dawsonville on GA 136/183:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2Froadphotos%2Fdawsonville_13mi.jpg&hash=619c5df1518b39ec065afd3f9bbae06e9ab21a10)
Mile marker 13 for GA 53 in Dawson County:
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QuoteMay 13, 2019: Signs with the number 13 in them
I did New York, Wisconsin, and Tennessee for the last "13" challenge, so here are some different states.
IL 13 in Carbondale.
(https://i.imgur.com/88DbSOF.jpg)
Exit 13 on I-89, approaching Burlington, VT.
(https://i.imgur.com/ayMiJe7.jpg)
13 miles to Logansport, IN, on old US 24.
(https://i.imgur.com/XEH73de.jpg)
QuoteMay 13, 2019: Signs with the number 13 in them
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FON%2Fhwy_401_images%2F401_dv_13-5_west_Jul15.jpg&hash=0ac347470eeeac7bd2f68316d64fa5b2e863a995)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/ON/hwy_401_images/401_dv_13-5_west_Jul15_24x16.jpg
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http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/ON/hwy_407-409_images/407_dv_12-5_east_Sep11_24x16.jpg
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QuoteMay 13, 2019: Signs with the number 13 in them
Halton RR 13:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1855/43620562435_4fe91eb530_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/29sAMuF)
Exit 13 on I-10 in Mississippi:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/829/42180847941_ac8304176b_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/27gnSwZ)
13 miles (or 21 kilometers) to Temecula, CA:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7918/33360896368_3b8b42454d_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SPZjdq)
Quote from: AsphaltPlanet on May 13, 2019, 10:02:13 PM
QuoteMay 13, 2019: Signs with the number 13 in them
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Hey, that's not the number 13! That's the digit 1 followed by the digit 3.
Quote from: kphoger on May 14, 2019, 02:32:14 PM
Hey, that's not the number 13! That's the digit 1 followed by the digit 3.
I had the same idea as I have some pictures of longer numbers with the digits 13 in them but decided against playing them for this reason.
QuoteApril 23, 2019: Post pictures of signs with the places mentioned in Johnny Cash's I've Been Everywhere. Remaining places: Winnemucca, Reno, Chicago, Fargo, Minnesota, Buffalo, Toronto, Winslow, Sarasota, Wichita, Tulsa, Ottawa, Oklahoma, Tampa, Panama, Mattawa, La Paloma, Bangor, Baltimore, Salvador, Amarillo, Tocopilla, Barranquilla, Padilla, Boston, Charleston, Dayton, Louisiana, Washington, Houston, Kingston, Texarkana, Monterey, Faraday, Santa Fe, Tallapoosa, Glen Rock, Black Rock, Little Rock, Oskaloosa, Tennessee, Hennessey, Chicopee, Spirit Lake, Grand Lake, Devil's Lake, Crater Lake, Louisville, Nashville, Knoxville, Ombabika, Schefferville, Waterville, Costa Rica, Bakersfield, Shreveport, Hackensack, Cadillac, Fond du Lac, Davenport, Idaho, Jellico, Argentina, Diamantina, Pasadena, Catalina, Pittsburgh, Parkersburg, Gravelbourg, Colorado, Ellensburg, Rexburg, Vicksburg, El Dorado, Larimore, Admore, Haverstraw, Chatanika, Chaska, Nebraska, Alaska, Opelaka, Baraboo, Waterloo, Kalamazoo, Kansas City, Sioux City, Cedar City, Dodge City.
Nothing new to check off, I'm just noting that one of the places so far unchecked, Schefferville, appears to be even more impressive than Gravelbourg SK which I mentioned earlier. It's apparently a remote mining town in northeastern Quebec, just north of the Labrador border. There is no road access, but passenger trains serve Schefferville twice a week, on a line starting in Sept-Iles QC and cutting through western Labrador.
I haven't been to Schefferville, but did cross the rail line going there when I drove the Trans-Labrador Highway. I remembered that while playing in my car "I've Been Everywhere" on the Johnny Cash CD I just bought.
QuoteMay 31, 2019. Beltways or urban freeways signed as state routes.
This is an excuse for me to post some pictures from my most recent trip.
AZ 51, the Piestewa Freeway, in Phoenix.
(https://i.imgur.com/vxHGXyL.jpg)
OK 51, the Broken Arrow Expressway, in Tulsa.
(https://i.imgur.com/JXOqtAH.jpg)
MO 370 near St. Charles.
(https://i.imgur.com/B8toMTf.jpg)
QuoteMay 31, 2019. Beltways or urban freeways signed as state routes.
GA 166 (Langford Parkway) in Atlanta:
(https://i.imgur.com/YDo4kbh.jpg)
UT 201 in Salt Lake City:
(https://i.imgur.com/o2jE362.jpg)
TX Loop 289 (well okay, the frontage road) in Lubbock:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/840/43254460772_e83af7c232_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/28Ufqe3)
VA 288 (partial beltway on west side of Richmond):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FRobiousRd-VA288inPowhatanCoVA-DSC_4393.jpg&hash=5895fafcc0253c0fd7639ee3cf73323de1dc5385)
QuoteJune 2, 1019: BGS shield salads: BGSs on a single gantry or bridge mount with a total of eight or more route shields.
Winchester, VA:
(https://i.imgur.com/jt6UT53.jpg)
Greensboro, NC:
(https://i.imgur.com/2ouQYjw.jpg)
Sanford, NC:
(https://i.imgur.com/ovoqQNK.jpg)
QuoteJune 2, 1019: BGS shield salads: BGSs on a single gantry or bridge mount with a total of eight or more route shields.
I could only find 1 photo of mine that has 8, if you count the Indiana Toll Road marker as a shield. From the Chicago Skyway.
(https://i.imgur.com/DbDntZl.jpg)
QuoteJune 13, 2019. Three locations on the same sign/assembly that start with the same letter.
Macoupin Co., IL, for Carlinville, Chesterton, and Carrollton.
(https://i.imgur.com/ZbSU04L.jpg)
Rappahannock Co., VA, for Washington, Warrenton, and Winchester.
(https://i.imgur.com/8f1UGZD.jpg)
QuoteJune 13, 2019. Three locations on the same sign/assembly that start with the same letter.
Stearns County, MN: St. Cloud, Sartell, or St. Stephen. On CR-133 near CR-4. March 24, 2018.
(https://i.imgur.com/iMo7meN.jpg)
Time to kickstart this thread again for July.
QuoteJuly 1, 2019. Assemblies featuring both Highway Gothic and Clearview fonts.
Thought I would have more than this, but all I could find was this overhead from I-70 in Washington, PA. Lots of states alternate fonts between signs (IL, PA, OH, KY, AZ), but rarely on the same assembly.
(https://i.imgur.com/4HAtBqc.jpg)
QuoteJuly 1, 2019. Assemblies featuring both Highway Gothic and Clearview fonts.
Start of I-565:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/449/18911575683_1da31410a2_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/uP9LzH)
Technically, this is the proper usage - Clearview wouldn't be used for negative contrast:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/2907/14253747333_90738abd5a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nHybun)
Just for fun here's both fonts on shields in Fort McMurray, Alberta:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/8724/28172571140_e8a4e2198e_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JVvMTb)
Quote7/2/19 Pictures of roads with their original pavement or concrete lanes showing today
I-684 Katonah, concrete dates to around 1970.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48148818032_20aa848658_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2gmKh83)
Quote7/2/19 Pictures of roads with their original pavement or concrete lanes showing today
Old Dixie Highway in Flagler County, Florida:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/671/32559353871_d0835f35f5_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RBacyc)
Quote7/2/19 Pictures of roads with their original pavement or concrete lanes showing today
.
Yeah, I'm a day late. Still recovering from my trip
US 20 near North Ridgeville, Ohio
The road is being rebuilt and you can see the old brick pavement under the present pavement.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7824/47308985812_a130271c72_z_d.jpg)
QuoteJuly 3, 2019. Place names ending in -delphia.
I don't have any photos for the obvious city but here's Triadelphia, WV, from I-70.
(https://i.imgur.com/2NbEyEm.jpg)
QuoteJuly 3, 2019. Place names ending in -delphia.
Philadelphia, Mississippi:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/905/41644698452_01995a8d64_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/26rZXYh)
QuoteJuly 3, 2019. Place names ending in -delphia.
Here's Tennessee's Philadelphia. I-75. June 28, 2014.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20140628%2Fexit68.jpg&hash=60c1668e9d36c2a23aca37c92f78b28a35e096d0)
QuoteJuly 7, 2019. Photos with at least four 7s.
AZ 77 and AZ 377 in Holbrook.
(https://i.imgur.com/MfDEdBG.jpg)
US 77 and US 270 2x in Oklahoma City.
(https://i.imgur.com/aHQMgQ1.jpg)
QuoteJuly 7, 2019. Photos with at least four 7s.
The most I came up with in a quick search of my stuff is this one with six 7s in Fenton, Missouri. July 20, 2003.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20030720%2Fexit276-close.jpg&hash=fda5ad417f043580199a403313d091ab3a8186af)
I found a bunch with five 7s. Here are a couple of them.
Colonie, New York. April 24, 2006.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20060424%2Fny7i787ny787.jpg&hash=c828ca3be7307d154667c100cb4cb82be70e8df0)
Wichita Falls, Texas. August 31, 2003.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20030831%2Ftoi44.jpg&hash=9b34a771abc9c1120babcf5db3e24a7c06ffc9a1)
QuoteJuly 7, 2019. Photos with at least four 7s.
Went looking around Ohio, where every interstate outside the Turnpike starts with a 7. Did not disappoint.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1931/44279856595_d87d39e7e7_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2asRQFn)
OH-I-75X016BS (https://flic.kr/p/2asRQFn) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteJuly 7, 2019. Photos with at least four 7s.
Kansas City taken many years ago.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fseven7.jpg&hash=5921cb6fc3f8ca9f961d86516d20f680ab7ab604)
QuoteJuly 7, 2019. Photos with at least four 7s.
Chesapeake, OH:
(https://i.imgur.com/O3bMEkn.jpg)
A few from North Carolina.
Five 7s (including the exit number tabs):
(https://i.imgur.com/2ouQYjw.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/DH9gUqk.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/YcIg3M0.jpg)
QuoteJuly 8, 2019: Historical information signs.
Roswell, GA, in the northern suburbs of Atlanta, on a pedestrian trail.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4802/39836145945_7354a8c8d2_c.jpg)
Derry, NH, between Manchester and the Massachusetts border.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4433/35648264544_0424371cf8_c.jpg)
Delray Beach, FL, in the Miami area north of Miami itself.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4080/35786378145_37023e11c4_c.jpg)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1862/42476133390_9bb99776a6_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/27HthBq)Connells Prairie Battle Historical Marker (https://flic.kr/p/27HthBq)
Here (https://goo.gl/maps/vhqsEKDcB1tGEq5x5)
QuoteJuly 8, 2019: Historical information signs.
Strasburg Railroad taken four months ago. Hard to imagine snow on the ground now that we're in the middle of summer.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fstras.jpg&hash=180c474b04254d570904cec8ffa199bb7e02683b)
QuoteJuly 8, 2019: Historical information signs.
Two photos that fellow civil engineers might find interesting.
Initial Point of Indiana in Orange County, the point from which much of the Midwest was surveyed.
(https://i.imgur.com/sAsdxX0.jpg)
Newport Covered Bridge near, you guessed it, Newport, IN. J. J. Daniels was one of the most famous covered bridge builders in the state.
(https://i.imgur.com/TcmTqja.jpg)
QuoteJuly 8, 2019: Historical information signs.
At a small rest stop on Grand River Avenue (former US-16) in Ionia County, MI:
(https://i.imgur.com/rqu2bnI.jpg)
QuoteJuly 8, 2019: Historical information signs.
The first Jell-O Factory in LeRoy, NY:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1727/41939611365_3342c604a0_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/26U4tiF)
El Camino Real on Old Spanish Road:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4422/35619273783_9fe7eee4f0_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Wgy694)
Great 1909 Auto Race in Tampa, Florida (possibly part of the route alignment for US 301?):
(https://live.staticflickr.com/3866/14382328330_f712058645_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nUVc97)
QuoteJuly 8, 2019: Historical information signs.
Dawson Creek, BC. June 11, 2001.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20010611%2Fdchistoric.jpg&hash=a54f4d6a51aa647e9299c25c63bb7cc5e84dff85)
Canyon Creek Bridge in the Yukon. June 14, 2001.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Falaska-20010606-30%2Fjdt%2F14%2FP6140007-800.JPG&hash=63a7ad9f2daff3b0469d69fcbb921a19471e3395)
Kaskaskia, Illinois. July 23, 2005.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Faustin-20050720-0807%2F0723%2FP7230031-640.jpg&hash=d09643f5c4409ae358373a51dd3c08ab7450b096)
QuoteJuly 19, 2019: The number 0.
Note that this means the number 0, not the digit 0.
0.0 and 0.00 are valid.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48263953671_a663e994c1_c.jpg)
(Sign on the left: 0°C)
QuoteJuly 19, 2019: The number 0.
Mile marker on US 1 at the Pennsylvania-Maryland line:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1918/43770400760_92045b74db_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/29FQKd5)
Exit 0 on I-90 in Indiana.
(https://i.imgur.com/wKUEpKF.jpg)
Mile marker 0 on I-72 in Illinois.
(https://i.imgur.com/hFMOc3s.jpg)
Exit 0 on I-270 in Denver.
(https://i.imgur.com/AIbiyS7.jpg)
QuoteJuly 19, 2019: The number 0.
Mile 0 entering California on I-10. February 22, 2007.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20070222%2Fcaliforniamile0.jpg&hash=1a8e9df530a67b511e7c23a1d90a4f5fab046c06)
Alaska Highway Mile 0 in Dawson Creek, British Columbia. June 11, 2001.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20010611%2Fdawsoncreek-nwhs-mile0.jpg&hash=31dd18b86575bf5967ff977c7c8c6a1bd42a96e3)
Mile 0.0 on I-26 in Kingsport, Tennessee. June 28, 2014.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20140628%2Feasti26mile0.jpg&hash=07765c454dd0d5c206e11c66d025dce7f55c4614)
Mile 0 for US 1 in Key West:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FFlemingSt%2BbeginUS1-KeyWestFL-DSC_5841.jpg&hash=45c6753cfb8918d853d4ddfa074171e50574fc35)
Unofficial Mile 0 sign (hadn't been updated to metric) for the west end of the Trans-Canada Highway in Victoria BC:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2Fmile0-marker-west-end-TCH_DSC7316.jpg&hash=9528add73d2e1b7fd125954fd7787fbf3c4503b0)
Near the other end of the TCH, a symbolic Mile 0 sign in downtown St. John's NL (since then, the east end of the TCH was relocated out of downtown), claiming from its far-eastern perspective that "Canada starts right here":
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FTCH-east-end-placard-large.jpg&hash=a9600b811e9b5ea60eaf8f0fa741e37d7146d33a)
QuoteJuly 19, 2019: The number 0.
The beltway around Budapest has the number M0.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fm0.jpg&hash=2e63ae9878caab39d718ad32892f0ea29d42696d)
QuoteJuly 23, 2019: The focus of the photo is something on a road other than the one that the photo is taken from.
Photo taken from A-10; sign meant for QC 112. The two roads parallel for a few kilometers, with A-10 inside QC 112.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48298767897_2fa26bd7bd_c.jpg)
QuoteJuly 23, 2019: The focus of the photo is something on a road other than the one that the photo is taken from.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/8334/28209967220_3d05fc7fc7_z_d.jpg)
US 50/61/67 along MO 266 near St Louis
QuoteJuly 23, 2019: The focus of the photo is something on a road other than the one that the photo is taken from.
Not sure if this counts, but the focus here is on the signs above the C/D lanes with the photo taken from the I-285 mainline.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2Froadphotos%2F20170212_150904.jpg&hash=dc78a86bcc84ac2bd48b519f54d1be4f964de937)
QuoteJuly 23, 2019: The focus of the photo is something on a road other than the one that the photo is taken from.
Like the last post, the best I can find is something taken from a ramp or C/D setup.
Here is the Elgin-O'Hare Expressway taken ten years ago before it was remodelled prior to tolling :banghead:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fdailychallenge.jpg&hash=14220bc2a6e549dd0b412862a1e50d6a658de7ed)
QuoteJuly 23, 2019: The focus of the photo is something on a road other than the one that the photo is taken from.
I'll take this chance to post one of my better finds recently: this button copy overhead on the east side of Baltimore, taken from the parking lot of a boarded-up adult video store. Classic Baltimore!
(https://i.imgur.com/TJxNZ6B.jpg)
Interstate 20 was closed at the Texas/Louisiana state line for some major road work... anyways, here's my contribution
Taken on November 8th, 2017
(https://i.imgur.com/3fsvPeq.png)
QuoteJuly 25, 2019: Signs in more than one language.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48263953361_69624b9eaf_c.jpg)
I-91 approaching the Canadian border
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48373972536_952309bfe4_c.jpg)
Stop sign on a First Nations reservation
QuoteJuly 25, 2019: Signs in more than one language.
Tri-lingual stop sign in Iqaluit NU, with Quebec-style mini-stop signs only in Inuktitut:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FIqaluit-4way-stop-sign_DSC3405.jpg&hash=f0758c3671f7242ebdf0b2964ae9960ae0c0e8b8)
Bi-lingual stop sign in Cambridge Bay NU, where the prevailing Inuit language is Inuvialuk rather than Inuktitut:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2Fcambridge-bay-stop-sign_DSC4593.jpg&hash=61c339fca65cb0dc2761628fc8d75630a44b6aa5)
Bi-lingual road signs (no French!) in Inuit-dominated Kuujjuaq QC:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2Fkuujjuaq-stop-sign_DSC3230.jpg&hash=41a2e1dce5250aca132b60377add07eb2d9fb237)
QuoteJuly 25, 2019: Signs in more than one language.
Tri-lingual VMS sign in Hungary.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2F3language.jpg&hash=02dc0fe9c3a8f4574ef304d17b3959a2f73beb08)
QuoteJuly 25, 2019: Signs in more than one language.
Alaska Highway in BC. June 12, 2001.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20010612%2Fmaintenence.jpg&hash=8c8868b5d0b5d2d128143e4a3c1216dc1b867f02)
Anyone have photos of the dual English/Seneca signs along the Southern Tier in western NY? I've driven past them many times but never had my camera.
QuoteJuly 25, 2019: Signs in more than one language.
Here's one on US 20 and New York 5. August 14, 2017.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20170814%2Fcattarauguscreek.jpg&hash=68ff3dff1079e0cf5e4a608976c272b257680f5c)
Cracks me up that they write those in Comic Sans.
QuoteJuly 25, 2019: Signs in more than one language.
I believe I've posted before about Tahlequah, Oklahoma's Cherokee language signs.
There is also one near Russellville, AR
(https://live.staticflickr.com/3075/2296468891_bcb23544a5_z_d.jpg)
QuoteAugust 9, 2019: National Park Service or Forest Service signs containing route shields (standalone shields on a NPS or FS assembly don't count).
(https://i.imgur.com/EBOJ4Sn.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/rEA10Wj.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/ZG9lINX.jpg)
QuoteTuesday 8/20: A pic with a Motorist Aid Call Box in it
FDR Drive, New York City
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48148603702_b0f14bfc4f_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2gmJbpG)
I've mentioned this before, but this is one of my favorite threads on the board...sadly it has died. I would like to revive it though - I have a list of 15 or so challenges to restart it, but as always, anyone can kick in their own. So unless it would be better to start an entirely new thread, I'm going to post a challenge to start 2020 off.
QuoteJanuary 1, 2020. Keeping it simple: Routes numbered 1.
IL-1 from I-80.
(https://i.imgur.com/zT2c0Zb.jpg)
IN-1 in Connersville.
(https://i.imgur.com/EzrHemH.jpg)
North Dakota 1:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FND1%2Bexit288%2BOakes-DSC_1153.jpg&hash=8a786819231d49d85519d75c05b993e3434b3311)
Trans-Canada 1 in southern Saskatchewan, recently moved to the new Regina Bypass:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FRingRd-ReginaSK%2BSK11%2BTCH1%2Bexit258-DSC_1468.jpg&hash=d1b5f2331c7d6381c77104bba523fc6f95342f77)
South end of US 1, in Key West:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FFlemingSt%2BbeginUS1-KeyWestFL-DSC_5841.jpg&hash=45c6753cfb8918d853d4ddfa074171e50574fc35)
QuoteJanuary 1, 2020. Keeping it simple: Routes numbered 1.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4614/39924690084_bc5ed31469_z_d.jpg)
Arkansas 1
QuoteJanuary 1, 2020. Keeping it simple: Routes numbered 1.
(https://i.imgur.com/jPR5C4G.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/dkJsI9b.jpg)
QuoteJanuary 2, 2020: Separate signs, separate lanes, same route.
(https://i.imgur.com/9aDuwlM.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/AgQOTDV.jpg)
QuoteJanuary 2, 2020: Separate signs, separate lanes, same route.
This is as close as I can get. Two adjacent lanes for I-264 East in Norfolk, VA.
(https://i.imgur.com/c4W5ldk.jpg)
QuoteJanuary 2, 2020: Separate signs, separate lanes, same route.
On I-71 in Columbus
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/32745603771_c1b53c3280_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RTBMan)
OH-I-71X121NA (https://flic.kr/p/RTBMan) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
FOR I-71 in Cincinnati
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1917/45188213782_93fda1093d_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2bR8pCb)
OH-I-471X6AN (https://flic.kr/p/2bR8pCb) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteJanuary 4, 2020. Four of the same route type on the same sign.
US 11, 19, 421, and 11E shields on one sign in Bristol, VA.
(https://i.imgur.com/JRkdcv2.jpg)
US 11, 15, 50, and 522 on one sign in Winchester, VA.
(https://i.imgur.com/pQrBDGW.jpg)
QuoteJanuary 4, 2020. Four of the same route type on the same sign.
Four interstate shields in the middle of Kansas City.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fkansas.jpg&hash=a264eb0d67ec374a940917711f1618f71d4020fb)
QuoteJanuary 4, 2020. Four of the same route type on the same sign.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/8739/28425429641_3384fb6647_z_d.jpg)
4 in 1 from St Louis
QuoteJanuary 4, 2020. Four of the same route type on the same sign.
New Brunswick 105, 109, 130, and 190 in Perth-Andover:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FNB109%2BNB105%2BNB130%2BNB190%2BPerthAmdover%2BFortFairfield-DSC_8668.jpg&hash=58f86170ebe49c297a43fb1dbe8a3c5398d44543)
QuoteJanuary 4, 2020. Four of the same route type on the same sign.
Beaubien Street at Mack Avenue in downtown Detroit. (They got the M-10 shield wrong.)
(https://i.imgur.com/Wg1woAs.jpg)
McLeansville, NC.
(https://i.imgur.com/VJ6HLaw.jpg)
QuoteJanuary 4, 2020. Four of the same route type on the same sign.
I think six of the same kind of route might be the most I have on any one photo - Augusta, Maine:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4257/35015151364_96042e705b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VmaNAh)
Montgomery, Alabama on I-65:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4746/38423382140_384f715262_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21xkSRS)
Wisconsin's uni-signs, such as this one in Madison:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7876/47291191991_1657f9f3ba_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2f3XHMa)
QuoteJanuary 5, 2020. Control cities/destinations that are two or more states away.
St. Louis, MO, from downtown Indianapolis, IN.
(https://i.imgur.com/qSRO1zH.jpg)
NYC from I-80 in eastern Ohio.
(https://i.imgur.com/hCLm3ud.jpg)
Memphis, TN, from East St Louis, IL.
(https://i.imgur.com/hcNqgO2.jpg)
Quote
January 5, 2020 - Control cities two or more states away.
I don't have a picture, but here's the GSV link. There (I believe) are only two in Massachusetts.
Portland, ME (from MA 286): https://goo.gl/maps/dkUAysvJRo9nMafh6
Montreal, QC (from US 7 / MA 2): https://goo.gl/maps/mjWn2RQSi5nptZpw8
Quote from: csw on January 01, 2020, 10:19:21 PM
I've mentioned this before, but this is one of my favorite threads on the board...sadly it has died. I would like to revive it though - I have a list of 15 or so challenges to restart it, but as always, anyone can kick in their own. So unless it would be better to start an entirely new thread, I'm going to post a challenge to start 2020 off.
Hey, I'm all for it, if there's renewed interest! :-) Just a couple of rules reminders (assuming we want to stick to the same ones):
Quote from: wanderer2575 on January 01, 2020, 10:53:17 PM
QuoteJanuary 1, 2020. Keeping it simple: Routes numbered 1.
(https://i.imgur.com/jPR5C4G.jpg)
US 1 isn't an eligible play here, as it was used already. (See rule #6–in fact, this precise scenario is the example I used!) :-D
Quote from: Ben114 on January 05, 2020, 09:20:18 PM
I don't have a picture, but here's the GSV link.
GSV is permitted, but the image must be embedded in your response. There are instructions for this buried way upthread somewhere–assuming they still work! (I usually found it easier to do a screen shot.)
Thanks for the clarifications.
QuoteJanuary 6, 2020. Food-related place/street names.
Almond, NY, from I-86.
(https://i.imgur.com/bVdW3C4.jpg)
Orange, VA, from US 29.
(https://i.imgur.com/Hrea6cM.jpg)
QuoteJanuary 6, 2020. Food-related place/street names.
Sandwich on Massachusetts 6A. May 31, 2003.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20030531%2Fsandwich.jpg&hash=af6ae8d3d55d3f0ee7254e46dd1dc7fdf8fe06d2)
Frying Pan Rd. from I-95 in Virginia. July 17, 2010.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20100717%2Ffrying.jpg&hash=3c754f60295e3add5b318d86c32a9995e55aca1e)
Corn Products Rd from I-37 in Texas. July 28, 2005.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20050728%2Fcorn.jpg&hash=9a92a68690e1e5d9e256266131158966a634aa27)
QuoteJanuary 6, 2020. Food-related place/street names.
Sub Way, in Milford, Connecticut, street address for the Subway sandwich chain's world headquarters:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FSubWay%2BBicDr-MilfordCT-DSC_1379.jpg&hash=75207259346dd9fb6b26cf9738923b52b5ae0f73)
Another Almond, this one Almond Ave. in Madera, California:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FAlmondAve-MaderaCA-DSC_9697.jpg&hash=f230aab2cbb3840533fbd888bfdfb25c14d5187e)
QuoteJanuary 6, 2020. Food-related place/street names.
Chestnut Street in downtown Des Moines, looking at the 801 Grand building. May 15, 2015.
(https://i.imgur.com/0Aeubof.jpg)
Cherry Street on the edges of downtown. January 16, 2015.
(https://i.imgur.com/f3UcjFz.jpg)
Walnut Street on an old light-up sign. These have since been removed, I believe. January 16, 2015.
(https://i.imgur.com/r82Qj9n.jpg)
QuoteJanuary 6, 2020. Food-related place/street names.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/2505/4201626154_250618c791_z_d.jpg)
Best I have is High Cafe Rd. Long gone, but there used to be a small motel and cafe along old US 66.
QuoteJanuary 7, 2020. Signs with CLOSED banners on them.
I-76/I-77 interchange, Akron, OH.
(https://i.imgur.com/SheZagZ.jpg)
US 41/US 52 split, middle of nowhere, Benton Co., IN.
(https://i.imgur.com/HfmMxQm.jpg)
On the Maryland side of the Capitol Beltway.
(https://i.imgur.com/nTBZLOJ.jpg)
Quote from: csw on January 07, 2020, 10:05:26 AM
January 7, 2020. Signs with CLOSED banners on them.
I-69 at Sample Road in Indiana
(https://live.staticflickr.com/957/41840845941_12674a6f61_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/26KkgMx)
IN-I-69X125N (https://flic.kr/p/26KkgMx) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote from: paulthemapguy on January 07, 2020, 10:27:55 AM
Quote from: csw on January 07, 2020, 10:05:26 AM
January 7, 2020. Signs with CLOSED banners on them.
Harlem River Dr. Manhattan NYC...Sign is now gone. Ramp is new and open.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4398/36281558301_0aa6155573_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Xh5tfD)
Truck Stop on US-6, Rhode Island.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48227279277_a0d806c2ac_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2gtFpV8)
QuoteJanuary 8, 2020. Place names 3 letters or less.
Ivy, VA, from I-64.
(https://i.imgur.com/Og4WjLK.jpg)
Pax, WV, from the turnpike.
(https://i.imgur.com/OcHDq4j.jpg)
QuoteJanuary 8, 2020. Place names 3 letters or less.
Lee, Massachusetts. US 7. April 10, 2004.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20040410%2Flee.jpg&hash=8d4b5a04abc9051806def460bbcee2476f62072e)
Ely, Nevada. US 93. October 14, 2015.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20151004%2Face.jpg&hash=a0d5c2a3b160e37e2ce86e5644fb57ac4c872b44)
Rye, New York. I-684. June 14, 2006.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20060614%2Fexit1.jpg&hash=58d6b6486699f47ca12692c2d52bc35b95ebe540)
Some fun new ideas! I'm hoping someone can come up with a "less" than 3-letter place name. :)
QuoteJanuary 8, 2020. Place names 3 letters or less.
23 miles to Day, Florida - a sign which looks like it's counting them:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/8255/29187944105_82f1ee8117_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LteQTB)
Jay, Florida...ironically, from the three-digit town of Century:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1765/42501591314_cb81bc1fa3_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/27KHLn9)
Another photo of Pax, West Virginia:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/2896/33832287236_6be0d1a313_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TxDjib)
Quote from: empirestate on January 08, 2020, 12:43:37 PM
Some fun new ideas! I'm hoping someone can come up with a "less" than 3-letter place name. :)
It's not unreasonable.
Here are a couple I found online of the French Commune
Aÿ.
(https://media.ouest-france.fr/v1/pictures/30db61ccc5e9aed70bca2e03e1c262e2-collision-mortelle-pres-d-un-passage-niveau-dans-la-marne-le-temoignage-troublant-d-un-automobiliste.jpg?width=1260&height=712&focuspoint=50%2C25&cropresize=1&client_id=bpeditorial&sign=500667688480a5adfa176322483df4ea8683b5f353346b231898ac769d1c723f)
[
from the news site newsbeezer.com (https://newsbeezer.com/franceeng/category/france/)]
(https://thedrunkencyclist.files.wordpress.com/2015/02/img_1778.jpg)
[
from a cycling blog called The Drunken Cyclist (https://thedrunkencyclist.com/)]
QuoteJanuary 8, 2020. Place names 3 letters or less.
Here's a different Jay, this one in Vermont in the snow on January 26, 2006.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20060126%2Ftroyandmore.jpg&hash=0ff3c81129dd95bcd67595855f30bc468f23db54)
And a different Ely, this one in Iowa definitely not in the snow on June 27, 2013.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20130627%2Fexit254a.jpg&hash=47cce67cf8bcb11ca51a869193eac61688484c4e)
Quote from: empirestate on January 08, 2020, 12:43:37 PM
Some fun new ideas! I'm hoping someone can come up with a "less" than 3-letter place name. :)
Years ago, before the advent of the Internet, I read a news story stating that there were only two post offices with two-letter names in the country, and both were in Letcher County, Ky. Uz was one of them. For the life of me, I can't remember the other one, but I keep wanting to think it was Eb. However, Eb does not show up on the Wiki :-D page for places with short place names.
Quote from: hbelkins on January 08, 2020, 08:35:45 PM
Quote from: empirestate on January 08, 2020, 12:43:37 PM
Some fun new ideas! I'm hoping someone can come up with a "less" than 3-letter place name. :)
Years ago, before the advent of the Internet, I read a news story stating that there were only two post offices with two-letter names in the country, and both were in Letcher County, Ky. Uz was one of them. For the life of me, I can't remember the other one, but I keep wanting to think it was Eb. However, Eb does not show up on the Wiki :-D page for places with short place names.
I saw a mention of "Ep, Kentucky" but couldn't find a photo for it. Searching for two-letter words on Google yielded too much to wade through.
QuoteJanuary 8, 2020. Place names 3 letters or less.
Mio, Michigan.
(https://i.imgur.com/F5yZvt2.jpg)
QuoteJanuary 8, 2020. Place names 3 letters or less.
VÃk, Iceland (taken on Route 1):
(https://i.imgur.com/SgPJxBhl.jpg?1)
Ino, WI (taken on US 2):
(https://i.imgur.com/2LDelZql.jpg)
I also have a photo for Low, QC, but I accidently cropped the name out of my photo on Imgur and can't undo it :pan:
QuoteJanuary 8, 2020. Place names 3 letters or less.
Ajo
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fajo.jpg&hash=c17c981bc4f6aa14a7818948793b418069a8fca7)
QuoteJanuary 9, 2020. Road signs with dates (day, month, and year all required).
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49317711537_5bc678d096_c.jpg)
CA 73/I-405
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4802/39836145945_7354a8c8d2_c.jpg)
On a walking trail in Roswell, GA
QuoteJanuary 9, 2020. Road signs with dates (day, month, and year all required).
This photo was taken in 2005, some 15 years after the weight limit came in. A look on GSV shows it has since been removed.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Ftinkers.jpg&hash=586f9adb1981b59cddcef305430ab720ad85d193)
QuoteJanuary 9, 2020. Road signs with dates (day, month, and year all required).
Southfield, MI:
(https://i.imgur.com/W1NyAAu.jpg)
This won't come around often, so I'm going to try for something crazy. The photos don't have to be yours, as they won't be for me.
QuoteJanuary 10, 2020 Given the date is 1/10 or even 1/20 (give or take your location), post road/sign photos taken with 110 or 120 format film.
110 film
(https://live.staticflickr.com/704/23869232686_e2824967b1_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Cnf4hA)
Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/Cnf4hA) by Jonathan Leonard Widmer (https://www.flickr.com/photos/reteris/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/509/32562675510_27339aeacd_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RBsdXQ)
Australian road sign - speed 40 ahead, prepare to stop (https://flic.kr/p/RBsdXQ) by Matthew Paul Argall (https://www.flickr.com/photos/79157069@N03/), on Flickr
120 film
(https://live.staticflickr.com/5167/5371372064_4f2470afeb_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/9bDFMb)
Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/9bDFMb) by Jenna Post (https://www.flickr.com/photos/ici-et-ailleurs/), on Flickr
Quote from: formulanone on January 10, 2020, 10:28:03 AM
the date is 1/10 or even 1/20 (give or take your location)
Man, I was scratching my head for a couple of minutes before I finally figured this out.
QuoteJanuary 11, 2020. BGS with no control destination listed - only routes.
Approaching I-465 on the west side of Indianapolis.
(https://i.imgur.com/X54kdsh.jpg)
IN-445 exit from the (then) brand-new I-69.
(https://i.imgur.com/nIGoTYd.jpg)
QuoteJanuary 11, 2020. BGS with no control destination listed - only routes.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48298651716_d113aff0cc_c.jpg)
QuoteJanuary 11, 2020. BGS with no control destination listed - only routes.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4908/30962094057_4e6748c725_z_d.jpg)
I-44 Missouri near Cuba
Quote from: csw on January 11, 2020, 10:03:25 AM
QuoteJanuary 11, 2020. BGS with no control destination listed - only routes.
US-40 Baltimore, MD
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48076091967_bbee1f86a0_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2gfjxcn)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7927/40408102163_66a10bd858_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/24yJ5YB)
QuoteJanuary 11, 2020. BGS with no control destination listed - only routes.
Blue Ash, OH:
(https://i.imgur.com/PxZpXdu.jpg)
Upper Sandusky, OH:
(https://i.imgur.com/G2mzncu.jpg)
Newport, MI:
(https://i.imgur.com/boLAQxl.jpg)
Kansas City, KS:
(https://i.imgur.com/wzoKGVH.jpg)
QuoteJanuary 11, 2020. BGS with no control destination listed - only routes.
I-15
(https://i.imgur.com/zOJfUfq.jpg)
SR 201
(https://i.imgur.com/zdFaTPg.jpg)
SR 68 ramp to I-80/215 (notice the pattern here?)
(https://i.imgur.com/RStZqEa.jpg)
QuoteJanuary 11, 2020. BGS with no control destination listed - only routes.
US 14 at La Crescent, MN before the junction with I-90 was improved.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fbgsgreen.jpg&hash=2e871e7554381639aad1aadfbb1c39ee9d91d50d)
QuoteJanuary 11, 2020. BGS with no control destination listed - only routes.
I-29/I-90, South Dakota. June 29, 2001.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20010629%2Fexit396.jpg&hash=50f5f27746f54906bf9027596d0bf3216f352040)
I-65, Indiana. July 16, 2007.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20070716%2Fexit129.jpg&hash=1f5782e839e6a773c6824c9634d4ff815326783d)
I-70/I-435, Kansas. April 27, 2004.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20040427%2Fi70i435.jpg&hash=15dc6f69147e10662b83243edadf827ec09b0703)
QuoteJanuary 11, 2020. BGS with no control destination listed - only routes.
Couldn't find this one earlier - CO 470 from US 285.
(https://i.imgur.com/5B533AX.jpg)
Quote from: Jim on January 11, 2020, 03:04:38 PM
I-65, Indiana. July 16, 2007.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20070716%2Fexit129.jpg&hash=1f5782e839e6a773c6824c9634d4ff815326783d)
Button copy AND a state-named Indiana interstate marker. I have a pic of that one somewhere.
Quote from: Jim on January 11, 2020, 03:04:38 PM
QuoteJanuary 11, 2020. BGS with no control destination listed - only routes.
I-29/I-90, South Dakota. June 29, 2001.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20010629%2Fexit396.jpg&hash=50f5f27746f54906bf9027596d0bf3216f352040)
That is strangely compelling, especially the blank BGS with only an I-90 shield without even a cardinal direction. It's almost too bad those signs have since been replaced and all now have control cities.
QuoteJanuary 12, 2020: Bizarre assemblies.
(https://i.imgur.com/miMeiaY.jpg)
QuoteJanuary 12, 2020: Bizarre assemblies.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/5341/30482586050_3d3ed0f0cf_z_d.jpg)
Near Hamilton, AL
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4015/5076569137_e34d4518f4_z_d.jpg)
Bakersfield, MO
QuoteJanuary 13, 2020. Monday the 13th is the nemesis of Garfield the cat. Post signs with words that relate to a comic strip.
This one's a bit of a stretch, but I'm curious to see what we can come up with.
Garfield Blvd from the Dan Ryan Expressway.
(https://i.imgur.com/cNaRZkz.jpg)
QuoteJanuary 13, 2020. Monday the 13th is the nemesis of Garfield the cat. Post signs with words that relate to a comic strip.
Indian Nation Turnpike in Oklahoma. July 2, 2013.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20130702%2Fexit70.jpg&hash=89aa09903658bf6622c2f77d79804cc861960931)
QuoteJanuary 13, 2020. Monday the 13th is the nemesis of Garfield the cat. Post signs with words that relate to a comic strip.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4431/36734455786_b4897a9257_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XY6FTY)
QuoteJanuary 13, 2020. Monday the 13th is the nemesis of Garfield the cat. Post signs with words that relate to a comic strip.
Woodstock, New Brunswick, from New Brunswick 95. August 7, 2014.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20140807%2Fexit12.jpg&hash=6bee648c11db467fd7603e92a39d388fa9ef4e3d)
Edit: thought of another one and since this post is still the most recent, I'll just tack it on here.
Vancouver "B.C." on I-5 North. March 10, 2017.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20170310%2Fexit165.jpg&hash=f552d24325a5bb805424116b17b942e7c428d63e)
Quote from: Jim on January 13, 2020, 02:54:53 PM
Edit: thought of another one and since this post is still the most recent, I'll just tack it on here.
Vancouver "B.C." on I-5 North. March 10, 2017.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20170310%2Fexit165.jpg&hash=f552d24325a5bb805424116b17b942e7c428d63e)
You could, of course, also go with a sign showing "Broome County", as that's what the original "B.C." stands for. :-)
QuoteJanuary 14, 2020. State route shields posted in another state.
OH 7 from US 35 in West Virginia, just before crossing the Ohio River.
(https://i.imgur.com/vum2wzy.jpg)
IL 83 and IL 394 from the Borman Expressway. (You can see the back of the Welcome to Indiana sign in the background, on the arch gantry.)
(https://i.imgur.com/oyCzPLr.jpg)
IN 66 detour route posted at the IL 1/I-64 interchange, Grayville, IL.
(https://i.imgur.com/HSmsvQZ.jpg)
QuoteJanuary 14, 2020. State route shields posted in another state.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4056/35605285172_3876e0ae75_c.jpg)
NH 107, but it looks like MA 107. The sign is in Massachusetts. MA 107 is nowhere nearby.
QuoteJanuary 14, 2020. State route shields posted in another state.
PA 611 on I-80 in New Jersey:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/938/30040928168_f54d5689f7_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MLBBko)
PA 452 on I-95 in Delaware:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1941/44673974215_ffac5dbbb7_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2b4FN7K)
Holiday, Wisconsin:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/8085/29551755170_9f96b691ba_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/M2otfb)
QuoteJanuary 14, 2020. State route shields posted in another state.
Texas 240 Posted along I-44 in Oklahoma, just before you cross into Texas
(https://live.staticflickr.com/3525/3770446703_b83372b380_z_d.jpg)
The one I wanted to use, I can't find in my files, so I'll offer a screenshot of AR 23 at MO 86 in Missouri.
https://goo.gl/maps/6zJyjzyN4ih4nCcu9
Jane, Missouri
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200114/c85b8fcfd71acab4582fe85eb9776b2c.jpg)
iPhone
Quote from: bassoon1986 on January 14, 2020, 10:46:42 AM
Jane, Missouri
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200114/c85b8fcfd71acab4582fe85eb9776b2c.jpg)
iPhone
I forgot about that one. Mybad.
QuoteJanuary 14, 2020. State route shields posted in another state.
I'm not certain whether this is in Oklahoma or Arkansas, but one of these shields is probably a few feet outside its corresponding state:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4716/39603252361_faea67f2d6_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23kB2aT)
Quote from: US 89 on January 14, 2020, 11:18:30 AM
QuoteJanuary 14, 2020. State route shields posted in another state.
I'm not certain whether this is in Oklahoma or Arkansas, but one of these shields is probably a few feet outside its corresponding state:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4716/39603252361_faea67f2d6_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23kB2aT)
Technically, just inside Oklahoma. :)
I'm not sure if this is still co-signed at this point. Most of the other AR/OK signs have been changed to Oklahoma only.
QuoteJanuary 14, 2020. State route shields posted in another state.
CA 186 taken just inside Arizona
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fca186.jpg&hash=47507d01992735de25541057395c5a7abbded9b4)
QuoteJanuary 14, 2020. State route shields posted in another state.
In Union City, IN
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4379/36863885952_7c2515c4c8_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Yax3Yy)
IN-028-032WS (https://flic.kr/p/Yax3Yy) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteJanuary 14, 2020. State route shields posted in another state.
Detour NC 18 sign, in Independence VA:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FUS58%2BUS221%2BDetourNC18-DSC_4355.jpg&hash=79efbbb69d31c9a9e9aebedb8449926a19229a0f)
QuoteJanuary 14, 2020. State route shields posted in another state.
FM 1905 on I-10 in New Mexico:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/5537/29370628693_919fb393d3_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LKo9DT)
FL 85 in Florala, Alabama:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/5752/22851026678_4ffc5cccbf_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/APgu7A)
US 27 in Florida, just a few hundred feet from Georgia:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/8510/29205548965_ca604d953c_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LuN5cF)
QuoteJanuary 16, 2020. Route numbers that are perfect squares.
OH 4 overhead in Dayton.
(https://i.imgur.com/vogPqh4.jpg)
WV 25 and I-64 twofer just before the first crossing of the Kanawha River on I-64 EB.
(https://i.imgur.com/a1AVBWP.jpg)
Another twofer with WV 9 and I-81 in Martinsville.
(https://i.imgur.com/3TAq6eO.jpg)
Already been done.
Quote from: csw on January 08, 2019, 03:38:42 PM
QuoteJanuary 8, 2019: Perfect squares. 1, 4, 9, 25, 36, 49, etc. Bonus points for multiple in the same photo or assembly.
Quote from: kphoger on January 16, 2020, 04:58:48 PM
Already been done.
Quote from: csw on January 08, 2019, 03:38:42 PM
QuoteJanuary 8, 2019: Perfect squares. 1, 4, 9, 25, 36, 49, etc. Bonus points for multiple in the same photo or assembly.
Yes, I know. To me, recycling ideas (especially if they're over a year old) isn't a problem - I'd rather reuse challenges than have no challenge. At the end of the day, I'm just trying to facilitate people posting more of their road photos, which is the whole idea of this (and other) threads. So if you want you can ignore this one and wait another few hours til someone posts a new one.
QuoteJanuary 16, 2020. Route numbers that are perfect squares.
441 and 729 are perfect squares (21 and 27):
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1914/31531326888_f356d742e8_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Q3jhX3)
121, 144, and 169 are perfect squares (11, 12, and 13):
(https://live.staticflickr.com/3795/32066426944_ba28134b2d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QRAPy5)
4 and 400; perfect squares of 2 and 20:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4760/24883043727_b399b41e66_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DUQ6Zi)
QuoteJanuary 16, 2020. Route numbers that are perfect squares.
Ohio 256 (16x16):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FReynoldsburgOH-DSC_9259.jpg&hash=35225cf265adb4708a07e82545ca635d8df5825b)
Alberta secondary 625 (25x25):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FAB19%2BAB625%2Bexit525%2B80khm-ramp-DSC_9845.jpg&hash=e9b399aec86760f18b17ba7fdd6ff21a078e2ef9)
QuoteJanuary 17, 2020. BEGIN/END combos.
Southern beginning of I-180 in Illinois.
(https://i.imgur.com/EgD1tzf.jpg)
Eastern end of I-155 in Western Tennessee.
(https://i.imgur.com/8A6Yhde.jpg)
QuoteJanuary 17, 2020. BEGIN/END combos.
End Alaska 1, begin Alaska 3:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FAK3begin-AK1end-OMV_0069.jpg&hash=d2c747ef03c7049c128a6546966d6a254db7167b)
Begin Hawaii 58, end Hawaii 51:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hawaiihighways.com%2Fbegin-58-end-51.jpg&hash=dfc63fb3568b2b0934a83b7c21a03af08e54323e)
Begin Hawaii 560, end Hawaii 56:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hawaiihighways.com%2Fend56-begin560.jpg&hash=b8bc765282078e6171716778860fe858a96c5a63)
QuoteJanuary 17, 2020. BEGIN/END combos.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1980/30649882517_84490602c1_z_d.jpg)
I-269 near Memphis
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7211/7137430097_6d51b27583_z_d.jpg)
TN 385 near Memphis
QuoteJanuary 17, 2020. BEGIN/END combos.
The Saw Mill becomes the Henry Hudson in Yonkers, New York. June 1, 2014.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20140601%2Fendsmpbeginhhp.jpg&hash=0680b7769840a9182af9e42830cb2acf6fcf0af4)
One of many examples that bother me, as this is not the beginning of US 301 in Bowling Green, Virginia. May 25, 2005.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20050525%2Fbeginus301endva207.jpg&hash=c3e9d293ddf41b4c0ff3f63f916767b699b816dc)
The Hana Highway becomes the Pi'ilani Highway on Maui.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20060826%2Fkalepa.jpg&hash=6b89bda5d3f6ccf8dfdfd7449e89e36dacbee335)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20060826%2Fkalepa.jpg&hash=6b89bda5d3f6ccf8dfdfd7449e89e36dacbee335)
QuoteJanuary 17, 2020. BEGIN/END combos.
Illinois Tollway (ISTHA) likes to put these signs up where one route doesn't technically end, but the designation along the tollway ends. For example, this is where the 94 part of the Tri-State ends and becomes the 294 part of the Tri-State; I-94 doesn't actually end for real, though.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/291/31902036030_bd445066ae_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QB5gRY)
IL-I-294NTS (https://flic.kr/p/QB5gRY) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Here's a better example of a Begin/End combo near Toledo.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/5560/29697660863_2c76735104_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MfhgVz)
OH-420-NT (https://flic.kr/p/MfhgVz) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteJanuary 17, 2020. BEGIN/END combos.
Begin SR 165/END FA 1164 in Paradise, Utah
(https://i.imgur.com/c9ycsQ1.jpg)
End I-26, Begin what should be US 23's secret unsigned Tennessee state route.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/826/41079858745_0cf2859962_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/25A61ND)2018 Tennessee US 11 clinching trip Day 2 - 012 (https://flic.kr/p/25A61ND) by H.B. Elkins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hbelkins/), on Flickr
QuoteJanuary 17, 2020. BEGIN/END combos.
This pair of begin/end signs that used to exist on MN/CR-101 just north of Shakopee before the causeway/bridge over the Minnesota River valley was replaced with a bridge less prone to flooding. July 20, 2012.
(https://i.imgur.com/BbDVULU.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/kT0L0rT.jpg)
Quote from: formulanone on January 16, 2020, 09:14:04 PM
QuoteJanuary 16, 2020. Route numbers that are perfect squares.
441 and 729 are perfect squares (21 and 27):
121, 144, and 169 are perfect squares (11, 12, and 13):
4 and 400; perfect squares of 2 and 20:
Da-a-a-a-a-a-ang... Overachiever!
Quote from: US71 on January 17, 2020, 09:11:18 AM
QuoteJanuary 17, 2020. BEGIN/END combos.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7211/7137430097_6d51b27583_z_d.jpg)
Now that's a
true combo!
QuoteJanuary 17, 2020. BEGIN/END combos.
End I-494 / Begin I-694:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/8080/29218445773_956b9e3c64_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LvWaYr)
East end of I-80 near I-95:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4181/34294752391_15e3fb02e2_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Ufvz5k)
Palm Harbor, Florida:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49329574863_3ea599b1a5_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ia5XZr)
Quote from: csw on January 16, 2020, 06:35:31 PM
Quote from: kphoger on January 16, 2020, 04:58:48 PM
Already been done.
Quote from: csw on January 08, 2019, 03:38:42 PM
QuoteJanuary 8, 2019: Perfect squares. 1, 4, 9, 25, 36, 49, etc. Bonus points for multiple in the same photo or assembly.
Yes, I know. To me, recycling ideas (especially if they're over a year old) isn't a problem - I'd rather reuse challenges than have no challenge. At the end of the day, I'm just trying to facilitate people posting more of their road photos, which is the whole idea of this (and other) threads. So if you want you can ignore this one and wait another few hours til someone posts a new one.
For whatever reason, there was never a rule against re-using Challenges. Probably oversight, but I'm glad it worked out as it did.
QuoteJanuary 17, 2020. BEGIN/END combos.
Cedar Springs, MI:
(https://i.imgur.com/OWtL3X5.jpg)
Norton Shores, MI:
(https://i.imgur.com/3s03zNi.jpg)
QuoteJanuary 19, 2020. Large- and small-issue shields next to each other. For example, a 24x24 adjacent to a 36x36.
Approaching Rockford on US 20.
(https://i.imgur.com/xlTvNv0.jpg)
IL 154 ends at IL 37.
(https://i.imgur.com/c6bcbye.jpg)
Small shields on a BGS outside of Springfield, IL.
(https://i.imgur.com/yCno0Ph.jpg)
QuoteJanuary 19, 2020. Large- and small-issue shields next to each other. For example, a 24x24 adjacent to a 36x36.
The I-15/US 6 concurrency has (or had) several of these:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1825/41497642040_d7547bc76e_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/26e1gdU)
QuoteJanuary 19, 2020. Large- and small-issue shields next to each other. For example, a 24x24 adjacent to a 36x36.
Walnut Corner, Arkansas along US 49
(https://live.staticflickr.com/2092/2343559989_415cd373a5_z_d.jpg)
QuoteJanuary 19, 2020. Large- and small-issue shields next to each other. For example, a 24x24 adjacent to a 36x36.
US 90 east of Tallahassee:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/8425/29205558355_e2ec39278e_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LuN7Zz)
Hoover, Alabama:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4622/39657149131_ff7900f236_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23qnfNx)
QuoteJanuary 19, 2020. Large- and small-issue shields next to each other. For example, a 24x24 adjacent to a 36x36.
US-522, Wnchester, VA:
(https://i.imgur.com/9SlyNXZ.jpg)
Findlay, OH:
(https://i.imgur.com/9yvzQQ0.jpg)
PA-39 terminus, Hummelstown PA:
(https://i.imgur.com/C3fhyT3.jpg)
QuoteJanuary 19, 2020. Large- and small-issue shields next to each other. For example, a 24x24 adjacent to a 36x36.
On I-75 south of Atlanta:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2Froadphotos%2F20181217_140235.jpg&hash=a55142230fbc3de695fb306c02bbadfd2c1ee2ab)
I-575 in Canton:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fi575s_ga20_w.jpg&hash=32a354acee85b37d9bd3993e0c91505133735236)
QuoteJanuary 20, 2020. Route 20s.
WV 20 from US 460 in Princeton.
(https://i.imgur.com/mFfiIeU.jpg)
US 20 near South Bend, IN.
(https://i.imgur.com/VxA8HVW.jpg)
WI 20 from I-43.
(https://i.imgur.com/bIixH64.jpg)
QuoteJanuary 20, 2020. Route 20s.
US-20 just outside Early, Iowa. March 28, 2017.
(https://i.imgur.com/TeVZ8fD.jpg)
QuoteJanuary 20, 2020. Route 20s.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49144169172_48792dae45_z_d.jpg)
Near Rockford, IL
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48717067158_9c2beb70cd_c_d.jpg)
Downtown Rockford, IL
(https://live.staticflickr.com/2516/3961212608_0a6b4eec42_z_d.jpg)
Sioux City, IA
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1977/43888992420_266ca22ceb_z_d.jpg)
Willoughby, Ohio
QuoteJanuary 20, 2020. Route 20s.
Connecticut Route 20
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Froute20.jpg&hash=034b407f5281bb1d71988823ff7c1ffe6ccfb07a)
QuoteJanuary 20, 2020. Route 20s.
Separate Interstate 20 business routes, in Abilene and Tye TX:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FI-20BL-TyeTX_DSC8533.jpg&hash=d666aec36a58c38544e357ce166a48eb52ead9c7)
Autoroute 20, approaching Riviere-du-Loup QC:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FA20%2BA85%2BQC185%2BTCH2%2Bexit499-DSC_5710.jpg&hash=eb383e54a9b186e8b37dc495174fbf6f51f6080d)
Saskatchewan 20:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FSK20-DSC_1567.jpg&hash=3dfb8319d24d862d83fe3e0e7d150f1a021a930b)
QuoteJanuary 20, 2020. Route 20s.
I-20 and Business I-20 from I-95 in Florence, South Carolina. January 2, 2010.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20100102%2Fexit160a.jpg&hash=abb36bbb7063904f542bff42d13a12f5b2ac54f9)
Route 20 Scenic Byway in Cazenovia, New York.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20130604%2Fscenicbywayroute20.jpg&hash=e76d7344d0bc9224ec506594066c9652a28d5ff6)
Begin East US 20 in Newport, Oregon. July 19, 2004.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20040719%2Fbeginus20.jpg&hash=134fc8735460ec790e9abc53f8ff7d67a14b7219)
QuoteJanuary 20, 2020. Route 20s.
Business US 20 in Idaho Falls
(https://i.imgur.com/gCKtfpq.jpg)
Utah 20 south of Beaver
(https://i.imgur.com/fLX4irF.jpg)
Georgia 20 in Conyers
(https://i.imgur.com/SvI0eL5.jpg)
QuoteJanuary 20, 2020. Route 20s.
Newaygo County, MI:
(https://i.imgur.com/kZH0YdN.jpg)
QuoteJanuary 20, 2020. Route 20s.
FL 20 west of Tallahassee:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49152662293_24f0a4ef3f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hTsf3H)
AL 20 west of Courtland:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4666/39626171172_4921d05acf_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23nCu8N)
I-20 and CR 20 in Boligee, Alabama:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/824/41820917961_068a731656_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/26Hz8TF)
QuoteJanuary 21, 2020: mismatched banners
Here are some county-road banners on an interstate sign, Lake Mary, FL.
(https://i.imgur.com/XBF0Qc3.png)
Quote from: chays on January 21, 2020, 01:48:48 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/XBF0Qc3.png)
Reminds me of a trailblazer sign in Ontario or something, with that yellow.
QuoteJanuary 21, 2020: mismatched banners
From Ogden, Utah, with what are likely some of the oldest standing interstate shields in the state:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/839/43017531562_c96df1e5f1_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/28xj6qE)
QuoteJanuary 21, 2020: mismatched banners
(https://live.staticflickr.com/3763/13390889273_f7c8e738ca_z_d.jpg)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4576/23888633927_ced14cdb9e_z_d.jpg)
Quote from: csw on January 20, 2020, 09:41:23 AM
QuoteJanuary 20, 2020. Route 20s.
US 20 near South Bend, IN.
(https://i.imgur.com/VxA8HVW.jpg)
Remember, again, that since this photo of US 20 was submitted for the Challenge, that route isn't a valid play in subsequent answers–quite a few of those this time around!
Quote from: chays on January 21, 2020, 01:48:48 PM
QuoteJanuary 21, 2020: mismatched banners
Here are some county-road banners on an interstate sign, Lake Mary, FL.
(https://i.imgur.com/XBF0Qc3.png)
Florida is king of banner 'n' arrow mismatches, but that's the first time I've seen the county road set compliment an Interstate shield.
I-26 shield on Blue Ridge Parkway:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/579/23396700082_9260256024_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/BDucNJ)
My guess is that they wanted an SR 818 sign here:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/776/23798558255_5f810b95e0_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/CfZQeV)
Decommissioned SRs cause this a lot:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/6006/5962248825_e25eb0297d_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/a5S5Rx)
Quote from: oscar on January 20, 2020, 01:04:11 PM
QuoteJanuary 20, 2020. Route 20s.
Separate Interstate 20 business routes, in Abilene and Tye TX:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FI-20BL-TyeTX_DSC8533.jpg&hash=d666aec36a58c38544e357ce166a48eb52ead9c7)
Like Wyoming, these signs have redundant BUSINESS banners above the business route shields. Is that also the norm in Texas?
Quote from: empirestate on January 21, 2020, 09:13:18 PM
Remember, again, that since this photo of US 20 was submitted for the Challenge, that route isn't a valid play in subsequent answers–quite a few of those this time around!
I just want to say that I'm not a fan of this rule, since if someone happens to have already played the only valid response you have, then you can't participate, and that's no fun.
Edit: I get that most challenges are not exclusively answered by one's own photos, but some people (like myself) play by that rule, and it feels exclusionary for the thread to operate by that "no duplicates" rule.
^I agree - at this point, I think the thread should be more about fun than the letter of the law.
QuoteJanuary 21, 2020. Exit signs/BGSs with horizontal exit arrows.
Some states like to do this more than others, but we'll see what everyone can come up with.
I-74 overpass near Shelbyville, IN.
(https://i.imgur.com/qXSUilz.jpg)
MD 144 from I-70.
(https://i.imgur.com/TQkBtUa.jpg)
MA 140 at MA 24. Yes, that's a left arrow. The exit number is 12A.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7866/32434562437_9f93479a17_c.jpg)
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on January 22, 2020, 08:56:58 AM
Quote from: empirestate on January 21, 2020, 09:13:18 PM
Remember, again, that since this photo of US 20 was submitted for the Challenge, that route isn't a valid play in subsequent answers–quite a few of those this time around!
I just want to say that I'm not a fan of this rule, since if someone happens to have already played the only valid response you have, then you can't participate, and that's no fun.
Quote from: csw on January 22, 2020, 09:02:13 AM
^I agree - at this point, I think the thread should be more about fun than the letter of the law.
OK, shall we consider that the beginning of a discussion to revise that rule? Or, a much easier way that doesn't involve changing anything would be to frame the Challenges so that the rule doesn't apply (since that scenario was also anticipated). For example, because that Challenge asked for examples of "route 20", only the first instance of US 20 was valid. However, if the Challenge had asked for "signs showing route 20", then each different sign would still be valid, and only duplicate photos of the same sign wouldn't count.
I'd say that's the simplest solution, since it allows each person to set what guidelines they like for each Challenge.
QuoteJanuary 22, 2020. Exit signs/BGSs with horizontal exit arrows.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4434/37107966445_4e18b27a0c_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Yx72AV)
QuoteJanuary 23, 2020: Directional assemblies with the arrows out of proper (left, straight, right) order.
(https://i.imgur.com/pJBmwkx.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Ld1POqs.jpg)
QuoteJanuary 23, 2020: Directional assemblies with the arrows out of proper (left, straight, right) order.
This has to be one of my all time favourite signs, now long deceased.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fnewstanton.jpg&hash=3d4d7267fe0d309381fcd05efed754b54b56c128)
What's out of order on that one?
QuoteJanuary 23, 2020: Directional assemblies with the arrows out of proper (left, straight, right) order.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/2238/2151172878_c7ba696632_z_d.jpg)
This may not count, but AR 43 is straight ahead, MO 43 is to the left along OK 20. This has since been replaced by a single OK 20 sign and arrow.
QuoteJanuary 23, 2020: Directional assemblies with the arrows out of proper (left, straight, right) order.
The arrow that only points right is on the left side. No bueno. Bryan, OH
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4391/37036504685_2abd9c4204_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/YqMLvB)
OH-034-015NJ (https://flic.kr/p/YqMLvB) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteJanuary 23, 2020: Directional assemblies with the arrows out of proper (left, straight, right) order.
An error that, sadly, is far too common in Utah. Here's one on SR 30 at US 89/91 in Logan:
(https://i.imgur.com/FC9zwLq.jpg)
Westbound BL-15/84 in Tremonton. This one is also just plain wrong...the 15 should be a green BL shield, or else have a TO banner.
(https://i.imgur.com/Tz9fVgi.jpg)
And finally, one from SR 13 in Brigham City. How UDOT can mess this up on a one-piece sign, I'll never understand.
(https://i.imgur.com/3mqXcNH.jpg)
QuoteJanuary 24, 2020. Two words of at least 10 letters on one sign.
Charlottesville and Appomattox from the US 29/US 460 Lynchburg, VA, bypass.
(https://i.imgur.com/50WoiNj.jpg)
Cincinnati and Southeastern Ave from I-465 in Indianapolis, IN.
(https://i.imgur.com/AUX6QWM.jpg)
Huntington and Charleston, WV, entering the state on US 52.
(https://i.imgur.com/bnMuoeG.jpg)
QuoteJanuary 24, 2020. Two words of at least 10 letters on one sign.
From Ogden, UT:
(https://i.imgur.com/mlqeyZb.jpg)
Brigham City, Utah:
(https://i.imgur.com/vRr4yzO.jpg)
Atlanta, GA:
(https://i.imgur.com/B0yHcCE.jpg)
QuoteJanuary 24, 2020. Two words of at least 10 letters on one sign.
"Experience the Masterpiece" on this colorful exit sign for the Cabot Trail in Nova Scotia:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2Fcabot-trail-exit-sign-large.jpg&hash=4c6973ee18a21b651ddc090a15423df435aef38a)
A more mundane example from Pennsylvania:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FPA114%2BMechanicsburg-DSC_3853.jpg&hash=3c8eb6d8449d2600e0e2f0497b4c79aceafcc76e)
QuoteJanuary 24, 2020. Two words of at least 10 letters on one sign.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/5788/30579154642_fc480eae64_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NAbajb)
IN-I-65X019S (https://flic.kr/p/NAbajb) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1852/43745489584_19265e20cc_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/29DD4Z3)
IN-I-65X130N (https://flic.kr/p/29DD4Z3) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48878859582_c93ac43b41_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2htfW3j)
PA-I-81X151BSA (https://flic.kr/p/2htfW3j) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteJanuary 24, 2020. Two words of at least 10 letters on one sign.
How about actual words?
Electronic (10), transponder (11)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1832/43175477204_9c352f321d_c.jpg)
Quote from: US 89 on January 24, 2020, 11:00:38 AM
Atlanta, GA:
(https://i.imgur.com/B0yHcCE.jpg)
Which sign has two 10-letter words on it?
Quote from: 1 on January 24, 2020, 01:17:54 PM
How about actual words?
Proper nouns are actual words.
Quote from: kphoger on January 24, 2020, 01:50:31 PM
Quote from: US 89 on January 24, 2020, 11:00:38 AM
Atlanta, GA:
(https://i.imgur.com/B0yHcCE.jpg)
Which sign has two 10-letter words on it?
"INTERSTATE" is tiny, but it's there.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4385/36920106766_d3316884c2_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/YfvcsW)2017 WV Panhandles route-clinching trip Day 2 - 037 (https://flic.kr/p/YfvcsW) by H.B. Elkins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hbelkins/), on Flickr
Quote from: kphoger on January 24, 2020, 03:07:29 PM
Quote from: 1 on January 24, 2020, 02:52:42 PM
"INTERSTATE" is tiny, but it's there.
:banghead: D'OH!
Is that really in the spirit of the game? There's always someone who posts a Smart Alec response :ded:
Anyway, I've got a photo with four long words, or six if you count the interstate shields :ded:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2F10letters.jpg&hash=94892e5601c8bcd4eb9af1fdbf6be1b052421884)
Charleston, WV
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200125/db2a362cd8c6172fa0754c89e88ae2d5.jpg)
Frankfort, KY
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200125/3a6fd4e359bcf35bdf38c888fea8095a.jpg)
iPhone
QuoteJanuary 24, 2020. Two words of at least 10 letters on one sign.
I-96, Coopersville MI:
(https://i.imgur.com/1g87Vbw.jpg)
US-250 east, Uhrichsville OH:
(https://i.imgur.com/VeHnaYN.jpg)
US-36 east, Uhrichsville OH (I know, I'm three minutes past deadline!):
(https://i.imgur.com/F7kDcBn.jpg)
QuoteJanuary 25, 2020. Photos taken with a steel truss bridge visible.
Approaching the Chuck Yeager Memorial Bridge on the WV Turnpike, Charleston.
(https://i.imgur.com/ZJYUi3m.jpg)
Crossing the Clay Wade Bailey Bridge on US 25/US 42/US 127 from Ohio into Kentucky, Cincinnati.
(https://i.imgur.com/l0CzpIe.jpg)
The George Rogers Clark Bridge carries US 31 across the Ohio River, as seen from I-64, Louisville, KY.
(https://i.imgur.com/6gQcgFl.jpg)
QuoteJanuary 25, 2020. Photos taken with a steel truss bridge visible.
Three from the Arctic.
The Nenana River bridge on Alaska's Parks Highway (AK 3). I was lucky to get my tripod set up and take the photo, just before the rainbow winked out.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2Fparks-bridge%2Brainbow.jpg&hash=cd6f86f7797d830a72ac8ecbc658ef74e78b4e8e)
The Lakina River bridge on the McCarthy Road, within Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, transplanted there from the Glenn Highway (AK 1) when that highway was widened.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FMcCarthyRd-LakinaRivBridge-800px_DSC3068.jpg&hash=55a6d26f0601fcc6245286b4f69bb123caaf3143)
A three-span steel pony truss bridge, carrying the Dempster Highway (YT 5) over the Ogilvie River.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FDempsterHwy-OgilvieRiverBr_DSC6302.jpg&hash=9820de9759f42a0db5d1037a3248a15118f10d23)
QuoteJanuary 25, 2020. Photos taken with a steel truss bridge visible.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7878/40484649303_bcf85e41d8_z_d.jpg)
Alt US 40 Cumberland, MD
(https://live.staticflickr.com/496/32070873796_613a95cb7d_z_d.jpg)
Ouachita River NE of Mena, Ar
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4116/4868385587_3af286362f_z_d.jpg)
old US 82 Mississippi River
QuoteJanuary 25, 2020. Photos taken with a steel truss bridge visible.
VT-12, Bethel VT:
(https://i.imgur.com/HsFDcKS.jpg)
OH-527, Chesapeake OH:
(https://i.imgur.com/72Erkql.jpg)
I-71/75, Brent Spence Bridge:
(https://i.imgur.com/uSaXh3P.jpg)
QuoteJanuary 25, 2020. Photos taken with a steel truss bridge visible.
Former US-66, current US-281
William H. Murray Bridge (Camelback Pony Truss)
38 truss spans, 2 stringer approach spans
(https://i.imgur.com/XFUww84.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/VzagLK7.jpg)
QuoteJanuary 25, 2020. Photos taken with a steel truss bridge visible.
Loop Bridge on BC-3 near the border with Alberta taken in the fall of 2010. Its replacement is going up alongside which opened the following summer.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Floop1.jpg&hash=d4ddfc92ff90cdf03e5db3986f5af7538c5264ca)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Floop2.jpg&hash=61061c10e5bac5e6fdad63662a011cd0f86a59e1)
QuoteJanuary 26, 2020: Road signs touting "Your tax dollars at work" (or something similar) that are at least ten years old
Sanford, FL
(https://i.imgur.com/E5mBGrN.jpg)
Quote from: Truvelo on January 24, 2020, 04:58:18 PM
Quote from: kphoger on January 24, 2020, 03:07:29 PM
Quote from: 1 on January 24, 2020, 02:52:42 PM
"INTERSTATE" is tiny, but it's there.
:banghead: D'OH!
Is that really in the spirit of the game? There's always someone who posts a Smart Alec response :ded:
Sure, why wouldn't it be? I had the same question too, at first–somebody asked it, somebody else answered, and now we all know. Why would that be smart-aleck?
QuoteJanuary 27, 2020. Diagrammatic guide signs. The funkier, the better.
US 4/US 7 in Rutland, VT.
(https://i.imgur.com/0FQ71PC.jpg)
US 58/VA 164 freeway in Portsmouth.
(https://i.imgur.com/A5sU46S.jpg)
I-55 as it bypasses Springfield, IL.
(https://i.imgur.com/oIWjrdE.jpg)
QuoteJanuary 27, 2020. Diagrammatic guide signs. The funkier, the better.
I-280 at I-74 in the Quad Cities:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1873/42512214880_36fb4a1aa1_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/27LEdo5)
QuoteJanuary 27, 2020. Diagrammatic guide signs. The funkier, the better.
Paris, TX
(https://live.staticflickr.com/2376/2528982288_93c2990f56_z_d.jpg)
Kansas City
(https://live.staticflickr.com/2228/2472809926_d3004e2fed_z_d.jpg)
QuoteJanuary 27, 2020. Diagrammatic guide signs. The funkier, the better.
I-20 westbound leaving Atlanta at I-285:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fi20w_i285w.jpg&hash=7945466d19f20fca2dedb6db765c06f872b1a4fd)
I-675 at I-285:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2Froadphotos%2Fi675n_i285.jpg&hash=b5c95f15a08a541c936eda3ef29408de033691f5)
Some funky lane lines on this one, on PR 52 heading south out of San Juan at PR 1:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2Froadphotos%2Fpr52s_pr1.jpg&hash=a393c0e1066e34b94e137c022c9620cf91526e34)
QuoteJanuary 27, 2020. Diagrammatic guide signs. The funkier, the better.
This one in Boston has something weird going on at the start of the right hand arrow.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Ffunky1.jpg&hash=a48af5809ccca7d19395d484cc534e0ea12ebcfb)
This one in New York loses a lane at each exit.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Ffunky2.jpg&hash=7bf314148daaae8885b71137f61f4ea165b92a8c)
QuoteJanuary 27, 2020. Diagrammatic guide signs. The funkier, the better.
Does this count? I-74 at IL-5 in Moline, IL, during a ramp closure
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4141/35272989090_eda639b6f5_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VJXhLj)
IMG_9217 (https://flic.kr/p/VJXhLj) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
A wackier diagram in Ontario
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48811597876_4bf6e10779_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hnjctJ)
IMG_3281 (https://flic.kr/p/2hnjctJ) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
I thought this roundabout diagram was interesting for showing the right-turn shortcuts. Antigonish, Nova Scotia
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48829787912_fdf1b0d6cf_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hoVqK3)
IMG_4173 (https://flic.kr/p/2hoVqK3) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote from: paulthemapguy on January 27, 2020, 02:57:06 PM
QuoteJanuary 27, 2020. Diagrammatic guide signs. The funkier, the better.
Does this count? I-74 at IL-5 in Moline, IL, during a ramp closure
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4141/35272989090_eda639b6f5_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VJXhLj)
IMG_9217 (https://flic.kr/p/VJXhLj) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
I had always wondered if the outside ramps on cloverleafs were necessary given that you can make all the turns from the inside loops.
I've done the three-ramp maneuver a couple of times for various reasons. The merging gets old.
QuoteJanuary 27, 2020. Diagrammatic guide signs. The funkier, the better.
This one in Tremonton, Utah could just be described as "wrong". The worst part is that there are two more signs that look exactly like this, one a mile back and one a half-mile ahead.
(https://i.imgur.com/4WYc8cE.jpg)
QuoteJanuary 27, 2020. Diagrammatic guide signs. The funkier, the better.
West of downtown Honolulu, two lanes of Interstate H-1 peel away from the three left lanes continuing onto the Moanalua Freeway. Since I took this photo, the Moanalua Freeway was re-signed from Hawaii 78 to Interstate H-201. I had to climb atop playground equipment to take this photo, and I didn't feel like doing that again to photograph the updated sign when I returned to Honolulu.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hawaiihighways.com%2FHI-exit19B-BGS-large.jpg&hash=cfdb1fa20878f0ed80b9931e519b28f28a81c6ff)
QuoteJanuary 27, 2020. Diagrammatic guide signs. The funkier, the better.
Fort McMurray, Alberta:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7773/27838919954_c038b39e53_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Jq2K1w)
Augusta, Maine...played this about a dozen times in the Addition game:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4257/35015151364_96042e705b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VmaNAh)
Old (and now gone) diagram in Montgomery, Alabama:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/5470/30918863101_ca37aa494e_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/P7cfNz)
QuoteJanuary 27, 2020. Diagrammatic guide signs. The funkier, the better.
Gonna add some more photos in here.
No lane markings on this sign on the Borman Expressway.
(https://i.imgur.com/zAueEV8.jpg)
A three-pronged diagram on I-39/I-90 near Madison, WI.
(https://i.imgur.com/wL3cuoR.jpg)
A wishbone formation near Scranton, PA.
(https://i.imgur.com/ReUfBMc.jpg)
QuoteJanuary 27, 2020. Diagrammatic guide signs. The funkier, the better.
I'll offer this from Springfield, Illinois. July 21, 2003.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20030721%2F6th.jpg&hash=5952368dd0bed01133462fd2d8727465ba2ed1ad)
And one from New York's Hutchinson River Parkway. September 14, 2007.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20070914%2Fexit7b.jpg&hash=51f4a5417bca9c931869de13c90b0a596f056411)
QuoteJanuary 27, 2020. Diagrammatic guide signs. The funkier, the better.
ON-8, Kitchener:
(https://i.imgur.com/fRSufBm.jpg)
The double roundabout on Lee Road at US-23, Brighton MI:
(https://i.imgur.com/UlVCUpK.jpg)
A wishbone variation on I-271, Bedford Heights OH:
(https://i.imgur.com/PCCz7rQ.jpg)
I-95 south, somewhere around Ashland VA:
(https://i.imgur.com/dDD2ad1.jpg)
QuoteJanuary 28, 2020. Two destinations shown on a mileage sign that start with the same two letters.
On NB IL-94/135 somewhere in Warren County, IL.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49417055123_081dbf1620_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ihPjPM)
cityAS3 (https://flic.kr/p/2ihPjPM) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteJanuary 28, 2020. Two destinations shown on a mileage sign that start with the same two letters.
(https://www.alpsroads.net/roads/ky/ky_9/edist.jpg)
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QuoteJanuary 28, 2020. Two destinations shown on a mileage sign that start with the same two letters.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7387/27433216883_86e1fbdc60_z_d.jpg)
Quote from: US71 on January 28, 2020, 11:27:26 AM
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7387/27433216883_86e1fbdc60_z_d.jpg)
Not good for indecisive people.
QuoteJanuary 28, 2020. Two destinations shown on a mileage sign that start with the same two letters.
How about US 11 in Maryland?
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49143264178_6dd9bcbf9f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hSC5jf)
Doubting Thomases? Located on US 43 in southern Alabama:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4662/26103737518_757dd26c6b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FLGtHY)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4425/37108346905_069c639190_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Yx8YGz)2017 WV Panhandles route-clinching trip Day 2 - 230 (https://flic.kr/p/Yx8YGz) by H.B. Elkins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hbelkins/), on Flickr
QuoteJanuary 28, 2020. Two destinations shown on a mileage sign that start with the same two letters.
This is harder than I thought when I saw it.
I've got a triple "Wa" on Vermont 100B. March 1, 2019.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20190301%2Fw5w11w8s18.jpg&hash=188c7486d53185a8105d6243f9de593ce36f963f)
Two "Wolf" examples on Utah 158. January 22, 2006.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20060122%2Fwolfpowder.jpg&hash=f4dacfb86cb36942b392a642dd3e07321cce769d)
Double "Ha" on Maui. August 26, 2006.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20060826%2Fpaiahaikuhana.jpg&hash=1885f43083a7cbe6ee31dd2681161f3d1958b892)
Quote from: hbelkins on January 28, 2020, 12:50:28 PM
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4425/37108346905_069c639190_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Yx8YGz)2017 WV Panhandles route-clinching trip Day 2 - 230 (https://flic.kr/p/Yx8YGz) by H.B. Elkins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hbelkins/), on Flickr
WE ≠ WH
QuoteJanuary 28, 2020. Two destinations shown on a mileage sign that start with the same two letters.
This is incredibly difficult. I've searched through thousands of photos and hours of dashcam video. I've found just two qualifying photos.
I've had to crop this intensely as these signs weren't the focus of the image.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fsame.jpg&hash=7a795bebc0d0a5aa232470eac7c34f86a765cf48)
Someone else posted a photo of a pair of route numbers so this will also count.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fhwy.jpg&hash=3984179dee969b6f4bf7e868d7d976f0e526c432)
QuoteJanuary 28, 2020. Two destinations shown on a mileage sign that start with the same two letters.
In Hawaii, on Maui, three destinations with the same three starting letters:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hawaiihighways.com%2FWaikapu-Kihei-Wailua-Makena-DSC_2129.jpg&hash=00fd639e54eeadbc99afa29a047fb6c6ae973aa4)
On the Big Island, two destinations with the same two starting letters (this one was cropped from a much larger image):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hawaiihighways.com%2Fkapaau-kawaihae-101_5299.jpg&hash=1e7f1bea0be26aaa3482c145bccb73e18d69b3a1)
In Quebec, two destinations beginning with "St." (lots of places there named for saints):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FStDaviddeFalardeauQC%2BAlma%2BStHonore-DSC_1045.jpg&hash=b28269d56cf034198e20a154837518c529505345)
As a bonus, not a distance sign (the lights warn of closed road segments ahead), but three of the seven destinations start with "Manic":
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FQC389-destinations-Fermont-MontWright-RelaisBabriel-Manic%28235%29-BaieComeau_DSC4742.jpg&hash=ed0ef0496c9cbb68212fa75f10dcb1b84339db0e)
Quote from: 1 on January 28, 2020, 01:07:39 PM
Quote from: hbelkins on January 28, 2020, 12:50:28 PM
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4425/37108346905_069c639190_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Yx8YGz)2017 WV Panhandles route-clinching trip Day 2 - 230 (https://flic.kr/p/Yx8YGz) by H.B. Elkins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hbelkins/), on Flickr
WE ≠ WH
Each word starts with the same two letters? I interpreted "same two letters" to mean the first letter of two words.
Quote from: hbelkins on January 28, 2020, 04:21:11 PM
Each word starts with the same two letters? I interpreted "same two letters" to mean the first letter of two words.
The difference is easy to see below:
Two destinations shown on a mileage sign that start with
the same two lettersvsTwo destinations shown on a mileage sign that start with
the same letter
QuoteJanuary 28, 2020. Two destinations shown on a mileage sign that start with the same two letters.
Rocky Mount and Roanoke from US 220 in Virginia.
(https://i.imgur.com/PuZnauI.jpg)
Warrenton and Washington from US 211 in Virginia.
(https://i.imgur.com/sAKfdqi.jpg)
Hancock and Hagerstown from I-68 in Maryland.
(https://i.imgur.com/h3BIyVk.jpg)
Recap Time! Choose between 1 or 3 Challenges from January 2020, with a maximum of 3 images per post. You can continue re-posting any or all of these Challenges until the end of this month, unless it was a previous Challenge with no reply (which continue indefinitely until solved by anyone other than the original poster). Same rules apply; no consecutive posting by same member unless calendar day has elapsed in your time zone.
Note: as with the previous customs of this thread, someone may still submit a new Daily Picture Challenge, which is also good until the end of the month.Quote
January 1, 2020. Keeping it simple: Routes numbered 1.
January 2, 2020: Separate signs, separate lanes, same route.
January 4, 2020. Four of the same route type on the same sign.
January 5, 2020. Control cities/destinations that are two or more states away.
January 6, 2020. Food-related place/street names.
January 7, 2020. Signs with CLOSED banners on them.
January 8, 2020. Place names 3 letters or less.
January 9, 2020. Road signs with dates (day, month, and year all required).
January 10, 2020 Given the date is 1/10 or even 1/20 (give or take your location), post road/sign photos taken with 110 or 120 format film.
January 11, 2020. BGS with no control destination listed - only routes.
January 12, 2020: Bizarre assemblies.
January 13, 2020. Monday the 13th is the nemesis of Garfield the cat. Post signs with words that relate to a comic strip.
January 14, 2020. State route shields posted in another state.
January 16, 2020. Route numbers that are perfect squares.
January 17, 2020. BEGIN/END combos.
January 19, 2020. Large- and small-issue shields next to each other. For example, a 24x24 adjacent to a 36x36.
January 20, 2020. Route 20s.
January 21, 2020: mismatched banners
January 22, 2020. Exit signs/BGSs with horizontal exit arrows.
January 23, 2020: Directional assemblies with the arrows out of proper (left, straight, right) order.
January 24, 2020. Two words of at least 10 letters on one sign.
January 25, 2020. Photos taken with a steel truss bridge visible.
January 26, 2020: Road signs touting "Your tax dollars at work" (or something similar) that are at least ten years old
January 27, 2020. Diagrammatic guide signs. The funkier, the better.
January 28, 2020. Two destinations shown on a mileage sign that start with the same two letters.
Quote from: formulanone on January 29, 2020, 07:28:20 AM
Recap Time!
January 25, 2020. Photos taken with a steel truss bridge visible.
Swan Creek Bridge(s) – US-160 – Forsyth, MO
(https://i.imgur.com/sOmpNBi.jpg)
25-DEC-2019
QuoteJanuary 29, 2020. Signs with stickers
Former US-66 (E 1240 Rd) west of Texola, OK
(https://i.imgur.com/LmhHWoA.jpg)
30-APR-2019
Quote from: formulanone on January 29, 2020, 07:28:20 AM
Recap Time!
January 25, 2020. Photos taken with a steel truss bridge visible.
The fugly yellow Footprint River bridge, on highway 391 in northern Manitoba:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FMB391-Footprint-River-Bridge_DSC6346.jpg&hash=ddd6487a98d16b7fd01f4eea6401aff17f6fd610)
A more normal-looking bridge on that highway, over the Churchill River:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FMB391-Churchill-River-Bridge_DSC6410.jpg&hash=6185caad3e9a26ee37522dee5d5831c92a9602f1)
Quote from: formulanone on January 29, 2020, 07:28:20 AM
Recap Time!
January 25, 2020. Photos taken with a steel truss bridge visible.
The bridge I cross to get to work every day.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4263/35621161806_069f2cda4a_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/WgHLob)
IL-I-80X131WA (https://flic.kr/p/WgHLob) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
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Recap Time!
January 25, 2020. Photos taken with a steel truss bridge visible.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/3033/2910559550_2b4ddf265f_z_d.jpg)
US 271 at Poteau River
Quote
January 12, 2020: Bizarre assemblies.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7128/7417261720_69e8e96e9a_z_d.jpg)
Sticking out like a "sore thumb" in Liberty MO
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January 29, 2020! Signs with stickers
Lower left...some I think are so old they are coming off.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7819/47373567911_770ab547fb_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2fbeVgD)
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Recap Time!
January 7, 2020. Signs with CLOSED banners on them.
Columbus Crossroads project taken in 2012.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fclosedd.jpg&hash=8f948ae9ad8afd9685b09bebdc8fc30935524b4b)
QuoteJanuary 29, 2020. Signs with stickers
Mississauga, Ontario:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/945/41569092364_31e0a35968_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/26kjsV3)
QuoteJanuary 29, 2020. Signs with stickers
The "Welcome to Utah" sign on I-70 heading west out of Colorado:
(https://i.imgur.com/hJ0EpyIl.jpg?1)
QuoteJanuary 29, 2020. Signs with stickers
Tons of stickers slapped onto this Nevada welcome sign along CA-28/NV-28
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1683/25870233986_45527c512e_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Fq4Hg1)
NV-028-UE (https://flic.kr/p/Fq4Hg1) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
This CA-123 sign has a sticker on it.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/676/31301504530_df837b0e92_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PG1oLA)
CA-123G (https://flic.kr/p/PG1oLA) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
A pair of I-80 markers on Briggs Street. The stickers are on the back :bigass:
A ton of different highway departments put stickers on the back of the sign to identify the date of installation and warn vandals of the penalties of stealing them. Here's an example. (https://flic.kr/p/2in31Xt)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/949/27329436527_4e07871a6b_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HD1vkv)
IL-I-80X134NS (https://flic.kr/p/HD1vkv) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote from: paulthemapguy on January 30, 2020, 10:42:58 AM
A ton of different highway departments put stickers on the back of the sign to identify the date of installation and warn vandals of the penalties of stealing them. Here's an example. (https://flic.kr/p/2in31Xt)
Tacmars!
Didn't that goofy guy come on MTR once upon a time, generating a few laugh and no small amount of ridicule? I remember his site had an example of the old stickers Kentucky used to use.
QuoteJanuary 29, 2020. Signs with stickers
These two, near downtown Saint Paul.
(https://i.imgur.com/Yvkdb2B.jpg)
After I took that picture, I discovered I was able to reach them and peel them off (https://i.imgur.com/UBXEqqX.jpg). Photos from July 19, 2017.
QuoteJanuary 22, 2020. Exit signs/BGSs with horizontal exit arrows.
I-270 in Maryland:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/132/31481891496_691faa5a96_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PXWVwG)
QuoteJanuary 25, 2020. Photos taken with a steel truss bridge visible.
MS 26 over Cypress Creek:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/956/28308363648_1d3ed47cd2_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/K8vLgj)
QuoteJanuary 24, 2020. Two words of at least 10 letters on one sign.
Okeechobee and Indiantown - FL 76 ramp to 710:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/5749/21582912872_16e0457742_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/yTd54s)
QuoteJanuary 6, 2020. Food-related place/street names.
Peppers Ferry Rd from US 460 in Christiansburg, VA.
(https://i.imgur.com/pIkuim6.jpg)
QuoteJanuary 17, 2020. BEGIN/END combos.
US 220 Business begins and VA 419 ends at the boundary of the City of Roanoke.
(https://i.imgur.com/vHp344U.jpg)
QuoteJanuary 24, 2020. Two words of at least 10 letters on one sign.
Christiansburg and Blacksburg, VA, from I-81.
(https://i.imgur.com/CCnjM69g.jpg)
QuoteJanuary 6, 2020. Food-related place/street names.
Sprinkles!
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7803/47469320091_791bfd1e39_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2fjGF4i)
MI-I-94X080WA (https://flic.kr/p/2fjGF4i) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Apricot Street. Prudenville, MI
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7887/46737724804_629992d2dc_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ed44gs)
bladeAT2 (https://flic.kr/p/2ed44gs) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Mango Ave. Chicago, IL
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/40779033623_727d2d16c5_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/258vcYB)
bladeMO9 (https://flic.kr/p/258vcYB) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteJanuary 25, 2020. Photos taken with a steel truss bridge visible.
Bridge on the Green River in Kent, Washington. It has still not been replaced.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49471481007_deac05a604_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2inCgK6)
Interstate Bridge, Portland, Oregon; with neon variable message sign.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7850/46447354171_1b17cbf711_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2dLoQce)
QuoteJanuary 7, 2020. Signs with CLOSED banners on them.
I don't know if this counts as a banner. I-90, Washington State.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1824/28417644407_357703ed88_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KiaRCk)Worn sign near Snoqualmie Pass (https://flic.kr/p/KiaRCk) by Arthur Allen (https://www.flickr.com/photos/116988743@N07/), on Flickr
QuoteFebruary 2, 2020. Since 02/02/2020 is a palindrome, post palindromic assemblies.
The palindrome can be on the same sign, same shield, whatever. And I know this challenge has been done before, but it fits for today.
IN 56/IN 65 near Petersburg, IN.
(https://i.imgur.com/OevNsL2.jpg)
US 52/IN 25 in West Lafayette, IN.
(https://i.imgur.com/FkK27XM.jpg)
US 33 and OH 161 are both palindromes, from I-270 around Columbus.
(https://i.imgur.com/MTwdTPi.jpg)
QuoteFebruary 2, 2020. Since 02/02/2020 is a palindrome, post palindromic assemblies.
A three-sign palindrome west of Perry, Iowa. March 28, 2017.
(https://i.imgur.com/7EZv08F.jpg)
Former southern terminus of Carver County's MN-101 segment in the Minnesota River valley. May 09, 2014.
(https://i.imgur.com/UZpegVQ.jpg)
QuoteFebruary 2, 2020. Since 02/02/2020 is a palindrome, post palindromic assemblies.
Western terminus of I-496 in Lansing, MI. I'm pretty sure this has since been replaced with a less-impressive unisign.
(https://i.imgur.com/jcpBlp1.jpg)
QuoteFebruary 2, 2020. Since 02/02/2020 is a palindrome, post palindromic assemblies.
I'm sure this one from Superior WI has been done in a previous Challenge, but what the heck:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FI-535%2BUS53%2BWI35-DSC_0775.jpg&hash=d0538114ad41717615cee6c434b9e4d17d98fbcd)
QuoteFebruary 2, 2020. Since 02/02/2020 is a palindrome, post palindromic assemblies.
I don't think I've played this one before - Iowa 16 at US 61 south of Burlington:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1781/28090873557_f19e07849e_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JNi53a)
Also, the sign can't see its own shadow.
QuoteFebruary 2, 2020. Since 02/02/2020 is a palindrome, post palindromic assemblies.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/3429/3979840215_42e9191125_z_d.jpg)
Hutchinson, SD
QuoteFebruary 2, 2020. Since 02/02/2020 is a palindrome, post palindromic assemblies.
Termini of US-131 and IN-13 at the Indiana Toll Road in Middlebury:
(https://i.imgur.com/lC63YHC.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/arQdD4l.jpg)
US-68, Springfield OH:
(https://i.imgur.com/obGo6qW.jpg)
QuoteFebruary 2, 2020. Since 02/02/2020 is a palindrome, post palindromic assemblies.
Here's a double 53 35.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2F5335.jpg&hash=16f7ea62c56df4c2721559c518ce03beb1822096)
QuoteFebruary 3, 2020: Sign photos taken at a sharp angle.
(https://i.imgur.com/ys4KXAD.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/XV0lf2x.jpg)
QuoteFebruary 3, 2020: Sign photos taken at a sharp angle.
Do signs waiting to be posted count?
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7188/6994398788_c3a04a16dc_z_d.jpg)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1371/4725871564_bd2b9655cc_z_d.jpg)
To Old Jefferson Road off old US 71 south of Rich Hill, MO
QuoteFebruary 3, 2020: Sign photos taken at a sharp angle.
Here's a couple from me.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fnashua.jpg&hash=da5d8860693543f7508557049a5d4e6d5bbfd04d)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fangle.jpg&hash=ed1329c57ee9c3df128d8ae770558851c73a4cbb)
QuoteFebruary 3, 2020: Sign photos taken at a sharp angle.
US 460 at I-77, Princeton, WV. Bonus flock of birds.
(https://i.imgur.com/klnoxRb.jpg)
QuoteFebruary 3, 2020: Sign photos taken at a sharp angle.
US 70 in Kingston, OK:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2Froadphotos%2F20190922_132146.jpg&hash=1eba83414dc07d841a2586c1022a8bbaf640eb1c)
Quote from: wanderer2575 on February 02, 2020, 11:37:23 AM
QuoteFebruary 2, 2020. Since 02/02/2020 is a palindrome, post palindromic assemblies.
Western terminus of I-496 in Lansing, MI. I'm pretty sure this has since been replaced with a less-impressive unisign.
(https://i.imgur.com/jcpBlp1.jpg)
Here's a BGS version of the same palindrome:
(https://i.imgur.com/sDTAUcu.png)
QuoteFebruary 4, 2020. Signs or assemblies with at least 3 three-digit US routes.
Some parts of the country are better for this than others (i.e., I'll be impressed by anything from west of the Mississippi).
US 221/US 460/US 501 in Lynchburg, VA.
(https://i.imgur.com/pKhH6F1.jpg)
US 221/US 321/US 421 in Boone, NC.
(https://i.imgur.com/p9biYsD.jpg)
QuoteFebruary 4, 2020. Signs or assemblies with at least 3 three-digit US routes.
Some parts of the country are better for this than others (i.e., I'll be impressed by anything from west of the Mississippi). Edit: removed this sentence erroneously copied and pasted in from the original challenge posting...
Madison, Georgia. December 26, 2004.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20041226%2Fus129us278us441ga12ga24.jpg&hash=2d8d1cdc7d9ebceb43b442febbe79263ad2c0ddb)
Gadsden, Alabama. March 30, 2014.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20140330%2Ftoi759us278us411us431.jpg&hash=db9bb3a258b198c59fce2beada1b268d895898bc)
Wichita Falls, Texas. August 31, 2003.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20030831%2Fi44us277us281us287.jpg&hash=2aa1582a916fb5ed53e7d838c130c26495e6af55)
QuoteFebruary 4, 2020. Signs or assemblies with at least 3 three-digit US routes.
From Lampasas, Texas:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1830/42400015805_a1d25dd723_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/27AKavg)
QuoteFebruary 4, 2020. Signs or assemblies with at least 3 three-digit US routes.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/3287/2824013918_b6febb17ac_z_d.jpg)
QuoteFebruary 4, 2020. Signs or assemblies with at least 3 three-digit US routes.
There are 3 three digit US shields in this photo but two are of the same number. Does this count? I've looked high and low through my collection of photos and videos and this is all I can find :-/
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2F3digit.jpg&hash=d3175c07e9627fc4be02f37e91182990ccec2660)
Quote from: Truvelo on February 04, 2020, 06:10:44 PM
QuoteFebruary 4, 2020. Signs or assemblies with at least 3 three-digit US routes.
There are 3 three digit US shields in this photo but two are of the same number. Does this count? I've looked high and low through my collection of photos and videos and this is all I can find :-/
I have several like that, myself , but I didn't know if they would count.
QuoteFebruary 4, 2020. Signs or assemblies with at least 3 three-digit US routes.
Another one from Gadsden, featuring my windshield wiper because it always rains any time I drive anywhere:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2Froadphotos%2Fus278-411-431.jpg&hash=ed38e9ef96b2cfb6c4c954b9e3d3a20a78ae963e)
Quote from: Jim on February 04, 2020, 05:21:07 PM
QuoteFebruary 4, 2020. Signs or assemblies with at least 3 three-digit US routes.
I'll be impressed by anything from west of the Mississippi
You mean other than the one from west of the Mississippi you posted? ;)
Quote from: Jim on February 04, 2020, 05:21:07 PM
Wichita Falls, Texas. August 31, 2003.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20030831%2Fi44us277us281us287.jpg&hash=2aa1582a916fb5ed53e7d838c130c26495e6af55)
Also, besides the one shown below...
Quote from: US 89 on February 04, 2020, 05:26:19 PM
QuoteFebruary 4, 2020. Signs or assemblies with at least 3 three-digit US routes.
From Lampasas, Texas:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1830/42400015805_a1d25dd723_c.jpg)
... I also know of assemblies in Seymour, TX. For example,
here's one (https://goo.gl/maps/5ZRskoMNGN2KQrik7) I've driven by that has six 3dus shields.
Quote from: kphoger on February 05, 2020, 12:55:42 PM
Quote from: Jim on February 04, 2020, 05:21:07 PM
QuoteFebruary 4, 2020. Signs or assemblies with at least 3 three-digit US routes.
I'll be impressed by anything from west of the Mississippi
You mean other than the one from west of the Mississippi you posted? ;)
Just an overextended copy and paste of the challenge from the OP of this challenge...
Quote from: Jim on February 05, 2020, 02:55:11 PM
Just an overextended copy and paste of the challenge from the OP of this challenge...
Ha! I hadn't even noticed that comment in the original challenge.
Yeah, I should've said "west of the Mississippi and outside of Texas".
QuoteFebruary 5, 2020. Route numbers not referenced with a shield.
Hopefully that wording is clear - here are some examples to demonstrate.
VA 42, Giles Co. Route 100 is 8 miles away.
(https://i.imgur.com/8BoJW8n.jpg)
VA 3/VA 198, Mathews Co. US 17 is 14 miles away.
(https://i.imgur.com/myeY8BB.jpg)
I-581/US 220 referenced from US 460 in Roanoke, VA.
(https://i.imgur.com/Osiw7pY.jpg)
QuoteFebruary 5, 2020. Route numbers not referenced with a shield.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/670/21148307943_e942a98455_z_d.jpg)
Barling, AR
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4625/40263053362_10f46f92dc_z_d.jpg)
Willmar, Minnesota
QuoteFebruary 5, 2020. Route numbers not referenced with a shield.
A double match from I-180 in Illinois. July 26, 2018.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20180726%2Fus6in3i80in5.jpg&hash=3af286c8c4f0b3b87859272dd094a40571273a0b)
From I-70 in Illinois. April 26, 2004.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20040426%2Fexit11.jpg&hash=6743833353123ff8a7541004e534ce07b2573414)
One of Amsterdam's remaining pre-shield signs, which may or may not be in the spirit of this challenge, but I like posting pictures of them, so here you go. January 7, 2006.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20060107%2Fny5eastschdy.jpg&hash=16fdd9eb7f39250bc59c8bb5e48001e9f11b8133)
QuoteFebruary 5, 2020. Route numbers not referenced with a shield.
I-70 in Ohio has plenty of signs like this.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fus127.jpg&hash=0f0fad1a001d9b7cb349bfeffc90db9730a99d40)
US 422 in New Castle, PA was like driving through a time warp with virtually every sign being pre-shield. Sadly they were replaced around ten years ago. I'm glad I took a bunch of photos when I did.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fus422.jpg&hash=6f9b983b118d877b2f73e02403eb378f1d1aec8c)
Quote from: Truvelo on February 06, 2020, 05:21:42 AM
QuoteFebruary 5, 2020. Route numbers not referenced with a shield.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48009856888_b8823e190f_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2g9t4Pf)
QuoteFebruary 7, 2020. Photos where all destinations are in a different state.
WV 9/I-81 interchange in Martinsburg - destinations are in Virginia and Maryland.
(https://i.imgur.com/M9dI6x8.jpg)
US 36 westbound in Ohio - both destinations are in Indiana.
(https://i.imgur.com/aU70iMx.jpg)
I-40 in northern Texas - all destinations are in New Mexico.
(https://i.imgur.com/DQl7Zjg.jpg)
Quote from: csw on February 07, 2020, 11:00:52 AM
February 7, 2020. Photos where all destinations are in a different state.
On westbound US730 in Oregon.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1839/43982409792_8ffc74475c_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2a1zm7d)
OR-US730-I-82EW (https://flic.kr/p/2a1zm7d) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
On I-65 southbound in Indiana
(https://live.staticflickr.com/5744/30396514640_a593ebc315_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Nj35NC)
IN-I-65-I-64SJ1.5 (https://flic.kr/p/Nj35NC) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
On I-285 in Georgia
(https://live.staticflickr.com/5536/30801669491_8f1bd1dd81_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NVQBe6)
GA-I-285-X10BN (https://flic.kr/p/NVQBe6) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteFebruary 7, 2020. Photos where all destinations are in a different state.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/8039/28388045722_f4c4b6f5a4_z_d.jpg)
I-44 at St Louis
QuoteFebruary 7, 2020. Photos where all destinations are in a different state.
These four destinations are all in different states.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fdiffstates.jpg&hash=15fa4e0f322a7b2f668f8ae4b088b05fb9a76445)
QuoteFebruary 7, 2020. Photos where all destinations are in a different state.
I-70 West in Baltimore, Maryland - referencing Ohio, Missouri, Colorado, and Utah.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48907512858_934dc9502a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hvMMEj)
Quote from: Truvelo on February 07, 2020, 01:53:55 PM
QuoteFebruary 7, 2020. Photos where all destinations are in a different state.
These four destinations are all in different states.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fdiffstates.jpg&hash=15fa4e0f322a7b2f668f8ae4b088b05fb9a76445)
The sign was taken near Lexington, KY.
Both Louisville and the referred Richmond are also in KY. It's not referring to Richmond, VA.
Quote from: mrsmanThe sign was taken near Lexington, KY.
Both Louisville and the referred Richmond are also in KY. It's not referring to Richmond, VA.
Oh, my mistake. I had assumed it was Richmond, VA :ded:
Quote from: Truvelo on February 08, 2020, 10:05:11 AM
Quote from: mrsmanThe sign was taken near Lexington, KY.
Both Louisville and the referred Richmond are also in KY. It's not referring to Richmond, VA.
Oh, my mistake. I had assumed it was Richmond, VA :ded:
I-75 goes nowhere near there. The closest it gets to Virginia is when it crosses the Kentucky-Tennessee border.
Quote from: Brandon on February 08, 2020, 10:42:24 AM
Quote from: Truvelo on February 08, 2020, 10:05:11 AM
Quote from: mrsmanThe sign was taken near Lexington, KY.
Both Louisville and the referred Richmond are also in KY. It's not referring to Richmond, VA.
Oh, my mistake. I had assumed it was Richmond, VA :ded:
I-75 goes nowhere near there. The closest it gets to Virginia is when it crosses the Kentucky-Tennessee border.
I-64 goes to Richmond, VA. I can see where a mistake could be made at first glance.
Quote from: mrsman on February 07, 2020, 04:25:59 PM
Quote from: Truvelo on February 07, 2020, 01:53:55 PM
QuoteFebruary 7, 2020. Photos where all destinations are in a different state.
These four destinations are all in different states.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fdiffstates.jpg&hash=15fa4e0f322a7b2f668f8ae4b088b05fb9a76445)
The sign was taken near Lexington, KY.
Both Louisville and the referred Richmond are also in KY. It's not referring to Richmond, VA.
Richmond, Ky.
Knoxville, Tenn.
Cincinnati, Ohio.
Louisville, should be Indiana. I fail to see a problem here! :bigass:
QuoteFebruary 9th, 2020: Anniversaries of Apollo 14 mission and the Soyuz 17 spacecraft returning to Earth; post sign photos with both 14 and 17 in the same shot.
MS 14 and MS 17 in Richland, Mississippi:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/948/27027102757_3cb9599ecb_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HbhY3i)
QuoteFebruary 9th, 2020: Anniversaries of Apollo 14 mission and the Soyuz 17 spacecraft returning to Earth; post sign photos with both 14 and 17 in the same shot.
US 17 and VA 14 come together in Gloucester, VA.
(https://i.imgur.com/CYVBu69.jpg)
NY 17 and NY 14 from I-86 near Elmira, NY.
(https://i.imgur.com/42730ce.jpg)
QuoteFebruary 9th, 2020: Anniversaries of Apollo 14 mission and the Soyuz 17 spacecraft returning to Earth; post sign photos with both 14 and 17 in the same shot.
14 miles to Holyoke and 17 miles to Northampton from Westfield, Mass.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20090912%2Fnorth10-202.jpg&hash=415fe90040c3509a926d0a9187e953440ced2f00)
17 miles to Canandaigua paired with New York 14 from 5 and 20 in Geneva. June 29, 2016.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20160629%2Fwestus20westny5tony14trucksouthny14.jpg&hash=76949ee1d703f4d4d43ac9b9441ab13556c222d2)
14 miles to Hinesburg, 17 miles to Waitsfield, from Vermont 116 and Vermont 17. February 27, 2019.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20190227%2Fs5h14ss2w17-close.jpg&hash=916098aa6d7db1cf3c9c4877fe50996c1cd46808)
QuoteFebruary 9th, 2020: Anniversaries of Apollo 14 mission and the Soyuz 17 spacecraft returning to Earth; post sign photos with both 14 and 17 in the same shot.
csw has already played the photo I was going to use so I'm posting another sign from the same junction.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fny1714.jpg&hash=2234b6e9b6e47ca13241e0b81e341dcf58a7d20c)
QuoteFebruary 10, 2020: Upcoming forum outage - post road/bridge photos with any "keep out" signs.
Flint River Bridge in Albany, GA:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/5762/30707038440_f7f8367338_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NMtAHf)
QuoteFebruary 10, 2020: Upcoming forum outage - post road/bridge photos with any "keep out" signs.
Best I've got: old US 75 at the South Canadian River near Calvin, OK
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1760/42802369521_fe61a53b3d_z_d.jpg)
Quote from: US71 on February 10, 2020, 11:33:41 AM
QuoteFebruary 10, 2020: Upcoming forum outage - post road/bridge photos with any "keep out" signs.
Bridge AND sign? I have either/or, but not sure if I have both
Any vaguely road-ish, hence the virgule/slash.
^ That's pretty much what I'm looking for.
QuoteFebruary 10, 2020: Upcoming forum outage - post road/bridge photos with any "keep out" signs.
This is about the best I can do...this is an old steel truss that used to carry US 220 over the South Branch of the Potomac River in northern Pendleton County, WV. Replacement bridge is in service and out of frame to the right.
(https://i.imgur.com/6O1wRZT.jpg)
QuoteFebruary 14, 2020: Assemblies or signs showing the same cardinal direction for two routes, but routed 180 degrees opposite of each other.
Allegan, MI: Eastbound M-222 to the left, eastbound M-89 to the right.
(https://i.imgur.com/XCMRUAJ.jpg)
North Kingstown, RI: Southbound RI-102 to the left, southbound RI-2 to the right (with a wrong-way concurrency to boot).
(https://i.imgur.com/IYXKuHX.jpg)
QuoteFebruary 14, 2020: Assemblies or signs showing the same cardinal direction for two routes, but routed 180 degrees opposite of each other.
Roswell, GA: westbound GA 120 to the left, westbound GA 140 to the right.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2016%2Fga92.jpg&hash=daebb172f4939ad8ea0c1c116314a69bb87ace62)
QuoteFebruary 14, 2020: Assemblies or signs showing the same cardinal direction for two routes, but routed 180 degrees opposite of each other.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7108/7408863492_1bf5bc9062_z_d.jpg)
Texarkana
QuoteFebruary 14, 2020: Assemblies or signs showing the same cardinal direction for two routes, but routed 180 degrees opposite of each other.
VA 47 and VA 49 go in opposite directions in Chase City.
(https://i.imgur.com/yvr8eqx.jpg)
US 19 and WV 20 turn away from each other in Princeton.
(https://i.imgur.com/yAp8q78.jpg)
QuoteFebruary 14, 2020: Assemblies or signs showing the same cardinal direction for two routes, but routed 180 degrees opposite of each other.
I know this is for yesterday, but I wanted to share anyway.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/5447/29840572463_432710ef13_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MsUJyF)
IL-US52-053NE (https://flic.kr/p/MsUJyF) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Now for a new challenge--
QuoteFebruary 15, 2020: Since it's 2/15, post highway exit signs with an exit number divisible by two, leading to a state, county, or US highway divisible by 15. The number divisible by 15 must be on the sign in some capacity, and the exit number divisible by 2 must be in an exit tab. Suffixed letters are allowed on either number.
In short, an even-numbered exit and a route number divisible by 15 that's not an Interstate.
Examples:
36 is divisible by 2 (even), and 120 is divisible by 15.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/916/42422118674_c53d31f492_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/27CGrVd)
WI-I-43X036W (https://flic.kr/p/27CGrVd) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
120 is even, and 45 is divisible by 15.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/970/41124280374_7086c53b9e_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/25E1FNN)
IN-I-69X120AN (https://flic.kr/p/25E1FNN) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
138 is even, and 30 is divisible by 15.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4583/38860154961_a61b7db118_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/22cWscK)
WI-I-90X138BN (https://flic.kr/p/22cWscK) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Acceptable route numbers are 15, 30, 45, 60, 75, 90, 105, 120, 135, 150, 165, 180...
Quote from: paulthemapguy on February 15, 2020, 01:06:06 PM
February 15, 2020: Since it's 2/15, post highway exit signs with an exit number divisible by two, leading to a state, county, or US highway divisible by 15. The number divisible by 15 must be on the sign in some capacity, and the exit number divisible by 2 must be in an exit tab. Suffixed letters are allowed on either number.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4774/40714340371_9187cc96d4_c.jpg)
Side note: have you forgotten that places outside the US exist?
Quote from: 1 on February 15, 2020, 02:51:39 PM
Side note: have you forgotten that places outside the US exist?
Side note: he meant don't post Interstates. don't inject meaning where there isn't any.
QuoteFebruary 15, 2020: Since it's 2/15, post highway exit signs with an exit number divisible by two, leading to a state, county, or US highway divisible by 15. The number divisible by 15 must be on the sign in some capacity, and the exit number divisible by 2 must be in an exit tab. Suffixed letters are allowed on either number.
CR 15 (Exit 66) from the West Virginia Turnpike.
(https://i.imgur.com/YdpbvrG.jpg)
MO 30 (Exit 290) from I-44 near St Louis.
(https://i.imgur.com/kqjvGNv.jpg)
US 60 (Exit 96) from I-64/I-77 approaching Charleston, WV.
(https://i.imgur.com/h2wyYG2.jpg)
I haven't played in ages, but I thought I'd give it a shot again.
QuoteFebruary 15, 2020: Since it's 2/15, post highway exit signs with an exit number divisible by two, leading to a state, county, or US highway divisible by 15. The number divisible by 15 must be on the sign in some capacity, and the exit number divisible by 2 must be in an exit tab. Suffixed letters are allowed on either number.
I-71 south at Exit 176, US 30 - Mansfield, OH, 6/17/18
(https://i.imgur.com/YDMTon7.jpg)
Quote
February 15, 2020: Since it's 2/15, post highway exit signs with an exit number divisible by two, leading to a state, county, or US highway divisible by 15. The number divisible by 15 must be on the sign in some capacity, and the exit number divisible by 2 must be in an exit tab. Suffixed letters are allowed on either number.
I-459 near Hoover:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4638/38345829655_7a73286254_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21qupd4)
I-405 near Renton (for 900):
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4717/39612803532_25df80de80_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23mrYpf)
I-78:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49498834908_77914fc272_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iq3t75)
Quote from: formulanone on February 15, 2020, 05:05:42 PM
Quote
February 15, 2020: Since it's 2/15, post highway exit signs with an exit number divisible by two, leading to a state, county, or US highway divisible by 15. The number divisible by 15 must be on the sign in some capacity, and the exit number divisible by 2 must be in an exit tab. Suffixed letters are allowed on either number.
I-459 near Hoover:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4638/38345829655_7a73286254_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21qupd4)
Side note: those are some wonderful cloud formations.
Quote
February 15, 2020: Since it's 2/15, post highway exit signs with an exit number divisible by two, leading to a state, county, or US highway divisible by 15. The number divisible by 15 must be on the sign in some capacity, and the exit number divisible by 2 must be in an exit tab. Suffixed letters are allowed on either number.
Both route numbers here are divisible by 15. As far as the exit tab goes I'm sure any even number other than 0 qualifies.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2F40530.jpg&hash=8d611723418a5305fe6b08ea1bd09838e81a65b7)
Quote
February 15, 2020: Since it's 2/15, post highway exit signs with an exit number divisible by two, leading to a state, county, or US highway divisible by 15. The number divisible by 15 must be on the sign in some capacity, and the exit number divisible by 2 must be in an exit tab. Suffixed letters are allowed on either number.
I-80 in Iowa. August 22, 2017.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20170822%2Fexit142.jpg&hash=3f3a6c075adab91df9320ece1099180be4ac8c1d)
I-35 in Texas. November 4, 2017.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20171104%2Fexit24.jpg&hash=f50f7b213cc2b8bd8712853d511638790a538cdf)
TCH 2 in New Brunswick. August 7, 2014.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20140807%2Fexit414.jpg&hash=3031aa51e9368903b39984f16fc80bd66f2f134e)
Quote from: Jim on February 15, 2020, 08:24:09 PM
I-35 in Texas. November 4, 2017.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20171104%2Fexit24.jpg&hash=f50f7b213cc2b8bd8712853d511638790a538cdf)
Ah, crap. My picture of that exit from 2012, back when it was still a toll road, is hosted on photobucket, so... crap.
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February 15, 2020: Since it's 2/15, post highway exit signs with an exit number divisible by two, leading to a state, county, or US highway divisible by 15. The number divisible by 15 must be on the sign in some capacity, and the exit number divisible by 2 must be in an exit tab. Suffixed letters are allowed on either number.
Ohio 285, from I-70 exit 186:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FOH285%2BUS40%2Bexit186-DSC_7768.jpg&hash=aaa2a649dc3f9dd1acf051b9f346abb085581db2)
Florida 780 in Sarasota, from I-75 exit 210:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FFL780%2BSarasotaFL%2Bexit210-DSC_6679.jpg&hash=4c3a908daa1c49ef55d9e40ad68af0a43a636ac8)
County 840 in Fort Myers FL, from I-75 exit 128:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FLeeCounty%28FL%29840%2Bexit128-DSC_6850.jpg&hash=44cecaf96ab2a096bd52cad48be5d21b48b017f5)
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February 15, 2020: Since it's 2/15, post highway exit signs with an exit number divisible by two, leading to a state, county, or US highway divisible by 15. The number divisible by 15 must be on the sign in some capacity, and the exit number divisible by 2 must be in an exit tab. Suffixed letters are allowed on either number.
Eastbound I-94, Jackson MI:
(https://i.imgur.com/3GOWcty.jpg)
Eastbound I-74, Peoria IL:
(https://i.imgur.com/EnfLcFQ.jpg)
Today's challenge:
QuoteFebruary 16th, 2020: Post signs relating to current or former auto trails.
Junction of US 51, 60, and 62 - Cairo, IL - 6/18/18
(https://i.imgur.com/xt3ELsx.jpg)
Quote from: MNHighwayMan on February 15, 2020, 05:48:17 PM
Quote from: formulanone on February 15, 2020, 05:05:42 PM
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February 15, 2020: Since it's 2/15, post highway exit signs with an exit number divisible by two, leading to a state, county, or US highway divisible by 15. The number divisible by 15 must be on the sign in some capacity, and the exit number divisible by 2 must be in an exit tab. Suffixed letters are allowed on either number.
I-459 near Hoover:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4638/38345829655_7a73286254_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21qupd4)
Side note: those are some wonderful cloud formations.
Yeah, they were something else. Not as treacherous as it may appear (no thunderstorms), but some rarely-seen mid-day contrast.
More from that day:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4588/24359357457_85661edbe7_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/D7y5iF)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4687/24359356787_12860fe558_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/D7y578)
QuoteFebruary 16th, 2020: Post signs relating to current or former auto trails.
De Soto Trail, along Alabama SR 69:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/3923/14937222478_a5639d3554_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/oKXaQA)
Creole Nature Trail along LA 82:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4252/34019100424_7c88e90c5a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TQ9Mmd)
QuoteFebruary 16th, 2020: Post signs relating to current or former auto trails.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4484/37884278386_010a1868b0_z_d.jpg)
Denison, TX
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48979687283_8bb7ab1d8c_z_d.jpg)
Evanston, WY
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1745/28826784048_9e56f65441_z_d.jpg)
Rockdale, TX
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1770/29132927658_d301836536_z_d.jpg)
Ozark Trail at Dimmit, TX
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1954/30665281277_9b94c42d9e_z_d.jpg)
National Road at Clark, IL
QuoteFebruary 16th, 2020: Post signs relating to current or former auto trails.
Lincoln Highway marker on SR-199 at Johnson Pass, UT
(https://i.imgur.com/f1UlZuE.jpg)
Similar marker on 2100 South (former US 40) in Salt Lake City:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1796/30165816878_4ea15219e1_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MXDGp1)
Both of those are on realignments, but this sign on SR-60 in Riverdale is on the original 1919 routing:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1768/43067267681_c5438a3475_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/28BH1eX)
QuoteFebruary 16th, 2020: Post signs relating to current or former auto trails.
Detroit-Lincoln-Denver Highway in Lincoln, Nebraska. July 28, 2016.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20160728%2Fdldhwy.jpg&hash=f59c2ea83f9fb214affc16a2711e133cd10ac7f1)
Lincoln Highway marker in Grand Island, Nebraska, on Eclipse Day, August 21, 2017.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20170821%2Flincolnhighway.jpg&hash=8f6a7f1ff3867ae190c731222c467dcf140053da)
Historic National Road approaching Terre Haute, Indiana. May 29, 2009.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20090529%2Fwestus40nr-close.jpg&hash=2b1499042cb3f951226f28bf6e5da8a47c194e62)
QuoteFebruary 17, 2020: Signs with colorful language - two or more place names including a color.
Red White & Blue Road, from US 421 in Wilkesboro, NC.
(https://i.imgur.com/FAAY9LR.jpg)
Blacksburg and Bluefield from US 460, Christiansburg, VA.
(https://i.imgur.com/pIkuim6.jpg)
Whitestown and Brownsburg, IN, from I-65.
(https://i.imgur.com/DdD4TO3.jpg)
QuoteFebruary 17, 2020: Signs with colorful language - two or more place names including a color.
US 90 near Houma; Gray is a separate place name from Bayou Blue:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/909/41867250142_848bc147a6_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/26MEAQo)
Quote from: Truvelo on February 15, 2020, 06:22:41 PM
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February 15, 2020: Since it's 2/15, post highway exit signs with an exit number divisible by two, leading to a state, county, or US highway divisible by 15. The number divisible by 15 must be on the sign in some capacity, and the exit number divisible by 2 must be in an exit tab. Suffixed letters are allowed on either number.
Both route numbers here are divisible by 15. As far as the exit tab goes I'm sure any even number other than 0 qualifies.
I recognize that the challenge has passed, but just for the record, 0 is divisible by 2.
Perhaps I phrased it poorly - I was going for 2+ colorful names in one photo.
Quote from: csw on February 17, 2020, 06:50:00 PM
Perhaps I phrased it poorly - I was going for 2+ colorful names in one photo.
One of your photos in the OP had only one colorful name, though with three colors in it. That threw me off.
QuoteFebruary 17, 2020: Signs with colorful language - two or more place names including a color.
Sounded easy, but definitely not among my collection at least. I just found one.
Green and Orange in Massachusetts. August 6, 2010.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20100806%2Fnorth122north202-close.jpg&hash=25df6f2d79657057912a2fd88260a86d05597951)
QuoteFebruary 18, 2020. Place names ending in "City".
Ellicott City, MD, from I-70.
(https://i.imgur.com/AaF9hH9.jpg)
Mason City, IL, from I-55.
(https://i.imgur.com/7NcgCGF.jpg)
Crystal City, MO, from US 67.
(https://i.imgur.com/9BcCPUR.jpg)
QuoteFebruary 18, 2020. Place names ending in "City".
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4776/39136796290_79bd6b0521_z_d.jpg)
Junction City, Louisiana/Arkansas
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7392/10927225944_0bb2ed6608_z_d.jpg)
Oil City, LA
QuoteFebruary 18, 2020. Place names ending in "City".
Yuba City, California:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FKnightsLandingCA%2BWoodland%2BYubaCity-DSC_9158.jpg&hash=091c817ccf0cfa163deb44505696f5a5ae312905)
Oregon City, Oregon:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FOR212-Boring-Oregon-City-signOMV_0761.jpg&hash=e1f17450bda17760836edb000745364c4c4cf4b1)
Pearl City (which isn't a city), Hawaii:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hawaiihighways.com%2FWaipahu-PearlCity-H2-exit-large.jpg&hash=3a693709bb5255ab4d2fb13a3b242d059202fc2e)
QuoteFebruary 18, 2020. Place names ending in "City".
My personal sub-challenge is two such examples in one picture.
From US 395 south of Reno. The point of the picture was to get Mt. Rose and the sign for it into the picture, but it happened to get a double "X City". January 12, 2002.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20020112%2Fnv431mtrose.jpg&hash=7b55c6c64a3ac613ae98b06bc72afce8973acded)
Cave City/Park City, Kentucky, near Mammoth Cave. July 17, 2007.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20070717%2Fi65ky70.jpg&hash=5bf3ddadc46b3d3146227b3de8892b126e7fac2c)
KC and OKC from Wichita. July 1, 2013.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20130701%2Fi35edkcwokc-close.jpg&hash=f84cf1338c703e77af6033429e18c4f48e4d09eb)
QuoteFebruary 18, 2020. Place names ending in "City".
White City and The City are two parts of London.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fcity1.jpg&hash=9ada379fa6fbe6d710b700e878007d43ce0a1b52)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fcity2.jpg&hash=1b853a9a5f7246a7ca669655e819369f02a64d88)
QuoteFebruary 18, 2020. Place names ending in "City".
Sweet City, Georgia:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4890/46781322442_e6fb4a2a09_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2egUvjS)
Minter City, Mississippi:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1960/45281732011_6218e981e7_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2bZoHkr)
Rose City, Michigan:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/5833/21703902449_b643298fa1_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/z4Ub3D)
QuoteFebruary 19, 2020. Three routes of the same type that start with the same number.
I-81, I-86, and I-88 in Binghamton, NY.
(https://i.imgur.com/aAAHDXQ.jpg)
IN 66, IN 68, and IN 69 in Posey County.
(https://i.imgur.com/N94dpx6.jpg)
Low-quality photo of IL 16, IL 133, and IL 1 in Paris.
(https://i.imgur.com/6BkLQ5x.jpg)
Quote from: csw on February 19, 2020, 09:35:17 AM
February 19, 2020. Three routes of the same type that start with the same digit [sic].
A post of the US60/61/62 combo would work great here, but alas, I don't have one.
I think about half of all Illinois state highways start with the digit "1". So I'd consider this and posts of this ilk to be relatively low-hanging fruit (the IL13-127 duplex alone has a few other possibilities):
(https://live.staticflickr.com/8834/28913332966_b433a1a2f7_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/L3YoyN)
IL-013-158 (https://flic.kr/p/L3YoyN) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Four NB provincial highways starting with "1". (I think all NB provincial highways can be considered the same classification despite the variation in background colors.)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48818092381_562148bfb1_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hnTu4X)
IMG_3957 (https://flic.kr/p/2hnTu4X) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Three Maine highways on a unisign starting with "1". I guess the bigger challenge for me would be to find groups of route numbers that start with something other than "1".
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1676/25948630161_f2ea4e5b2a_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FwZvHc)
IMG_2572 (https://flic.kr/p/FwZvHc) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
And inb4 some dork says "tEcHniCaLLy eVeRy nUmBer sTArTs wItH aN inFInITe nUmBEr of zERoEs sO tHEy aLL cOuLD QuALiFy fOR thIS cHaLLeNgE." Stop it. Get some help. You know the intent here.
QuoteFebruary 19, 2020. Three routes of the same type that start with the same number.
US 23, 29, and 278:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2Froadphotos%2Fus278-not-wide.jpg&hash=f45e8a63cd5620c98f7955139f113ea4e9880634)
QuoteFebruary 19, 2020. Three routes of the same type that start with the same number.
Sikeston, MO
(https://live.staticflickr.com/8151/29170633734_063d8fc7e0_z_d.jpg)
QuoteFebruary 19, 2020. Three routes of the same type that start with the same number.
A four-fer along the Trans-Canada Highway in northwestern New Brunswick, NB 105, 109, 130, and 190:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FNB109%2BNB105%2BNB130%2BNB190%2BPerthAmdover%2BFortFairfield-DSC_8668.jpg&hash=58f86170ebe49c297a43fb1dbe8a3c5398d44543)
NB 15, 132, and 133:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FNB133%2BNB132%2BNB15%2BShediac%2BScoudouc-DSC_8875.jpg&hash=a6e2783904627ed411250d1fb227f055c03d83bf)
QuoteFebruary 19, 2020. Three routes of the same type that start with the same number.
Three US routes here with some nice button copy glistening in the sun.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fssame.jpg&hash=3e4f8f7593a14953fec3701db13fefaedf37c74b)
Quote from: paulthemapguy on February 19, 2020, 10:00:49 AMAnd inb4 some dork says "tEcHniCaLLy eVeRy nUmBer sTArTs wItH aN inFInITe nUmBEr of zERoEs sO tHEy aLL cOuLD QuALiFy fOR thIS cHaLLeNgE." Stop it. Get some help. You know the intent here.
Am I the only person who wishes people would stop doing this "mIx CaPs aNd LoWeR cAsE" shit?
I know what you're trying to convey. Not taking any direct shots, just asking.
QuoteFebruary 19, 2020. Three routes of the same type that start with the same number.
fives on I-195 in New Jersey:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48281398182_57181c1402_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2gysMzG)
eights on I-95 near Aventura:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/456/19736764818_22dffa2869_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/w555yA)
nines on FL 836 in Miami:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1902/44682191624_a1738cac1c_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2b5pUSd)
QuoteFebruary 20, 2020 It's 2-20. Find signage showing two route numbers such that one number is 10x the other.
US12 and IL-120
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/47740778622_1ac3c79733_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2fJFYdN)
IL-059-120S (https://flic.kr/p/2fJFYdN) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteFebruary 20, 2020 It's 2-20. Find signage showing two route numbers such that one number is 10x the other.
HI 380 and HI 3800 in downtown Kahului:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hawaiihighways.com%2Fjct-380-3800-DSC_1977.jpg&hash=4d8c13a80314b00a9dee494cc1603729da55337b)
Also on Maui, HI 31 and HI 310:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hawaiihighways.com%2Fjct-HI31-HI310-endHI311-large-101_0625.jpg&hash=57d57222e673f1d53745cd014ce78806789372f0)
And on Kauai, HI 56 and HI 560, where the Kuhio Hwy. changes from a two-digit primary to a three-digit secondary route:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hawaiihighways.com%2Fend56-begin560.jpg&hash=b8bc765282078e6171716778860fe858a96c5a63)
I probably could find lower-48 examples in my photo inventory (and at least one more in Hawaii), but I used up my three-photo quota without leaving Hawaii.
QuoteFebruary 20, 2020 It's 2-20. Find signage showing two route numbers such that one number is 10x the other.
I-80 and PA 8 in Eastern Pennsylvania.
(https://i.imgur.com/NA8OcXw.jpg)
IN 3 and US 30 north of Fort Wayne.
(https://i.imgur.com/b8RaeIP.jpg)
US 22 and US 220 near Altoona, PA.
(https://i.imgur.com/0iGURmn.jpg)
QuoteFebruary 20, 2020 It's 2-20. Find signage showing two route numbers such that one number is 10x the other.
From the New York Thruway's Berkshire Spur. September 13, 2014.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20140913%2Fexitb1.jpg&hash=b4cc65a6c3dee9011ef057edf370ad2a71a14a44)
QuoteFebruary 20, 2020 It's 2-20. Find signage showing two route numbers such that one number is 10x the other.
Atlantic Beach, FL:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/33815665168_c51ca56627_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Twb88N)
Rolling Prairie, IN:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48415659542_9fe9b2eca7_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2gLjUNJ)
QuoteFebruary 21, 2020: Route Sign Blackjack - photos with two route signs (or more) which total 21 or less. No splits, and don't go over...
(https://live.staticflickr.com/2345/32680693770_04f860220a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RMT6Fq)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/8271/29029020684_d16e7cc1ca_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LecjuC)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/8267/29546110965_b4bbb4d62f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/M1Txqi)
Note: I read that the maximum number of cards you can actually get in a blackjack hand is 11...if you get a lot of aces, dueces, threes; no splits with a single deck. With a split, 14 cards.
Quote from: formulanone on February 21, 2020, 07:28:15 AM
February 21, 2020: Route Sign Blackjack - photos with two route signs (or more) which total 21 or less. No splits, and don't go over...
I think we might need to add the stipulation that no sign number used should exceed 11. "Hey look I got a 2 of clubs and a 14 of spades" haha.
13...hit me
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1626/25947941131_cb9aef1e41_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FwVYTn)
IMG_2804 (https://flic.kr/p/FwVYTn) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
11...but an Ace would bring me to 11 or 21, so blackjack!
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48830057087_e33cc3c17d_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hoWNKZ)
IMG_4370 (https://flic.kr/p/2hoWNKZ) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
10...hit me
(https://live.staticflickr.com/871/41839229931_0723f96d62_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/26KbZpi)
IN-007-003SS (https://flic.kr/p/26KbZpi) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote from: formulanone on February 21, 2020, 07:28:15 AM
February 21, 2020: Route Sign Blackjack - photos with two route signs (or more) which total 21 or less. No splits, and don't go over...
Wow, that is a lot harder than it sounds. I went through my entire 3600+ photo collection and couldn't find a single one that wouldn't require some sort of cheating (either two signs for the same route, or cropping the photo to exclude a neighboring sign). Stupid US routes foiling all the potential state route combos around here...
Quote from: formulanone on February 21, 2020, 07:28:15 AM
February 21, 2020: Route Sign Blackjack - photos with two route signs (or more) which total 21 or less. No splits, and don't go over...
2+2+5+5 = 14
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48263953166_076e440298_c.jpg)
4+3+3A = 10 (that should be US 3, not MA 3)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4535/26726253589_f4c07607dd_c.jpg)
10+4 = 14
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4242/35387604530_5f1c137d84_c.jpg)
I also had a 16+5, but there are no 16 cards in blackjack.
QuoteFebruary 21, 2020: Route Sign Blackjack - photos with two route signs (or more) which total 21 or less. No splits, and don't go over...
7 + 12:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FON%2Fhwy_10-19_images%2F12_sign_cosign_7_tkh.jpg&hash=22bf99dc6de788fa0e578b6632e53a0ced1c5da4)
9 + 10:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FON%2Fhwy_3-9_images%2F9_sign_jct_10S.jpg&hash=ce4ece0a3efae91d64f41072b993ca5736af8774)
QuoteFebruary 21, 2020: Route Sign Blackjack - photos with two route signs (or more) which total 21 or less. No splits, and don't go over...
It's almost impossible to do this with Utah because of a lack of low route numbers. Until SR-7 is extended to meet SR-9, this is likely the only possible answer in that state:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/838/29437356348_bc68e98bf2_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LRh9sG)
QuoteFebruary 21, 2020: Route Sign Blackjack - photos with two route signs (or more) which total 21 or less. No splits, and don't go over...
I had a hard time finding good candidates, outside of Prince Edward Island (lots of low-numbered routes intersecting each other and TCH 1), the best one already taken by Paul.
For some others:
New Brunswick 7 and 8, and TCH 2 = 17:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FNB8%2BNB7%2BTCH2%2Bleftexit280%2BMiramichi-DSC_8758.jpg&hash=11dc396d845e0b104de3af61f68dd24bb66a80eb)
Alaska 2 and 5, and Yukon 9 = 16 (photo taken 2001):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FAK2-AK5-jct%2BYT9%282001%29.jpg&hash=6b7df2a1efd8f5b3563c1c1492918eebe85438d7)
New Jersey 4 and 17 = 21 (perfect, except there's no 17 in a blackjack deck):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FNJ17%2BNJ4%2Bexit163%2BParamusNJ-DSC_6139.jpg&hash=31078b6932ac83311d6fbbf95706ce6d533f3920)
QuoteFebruary 21, 2020: Route Sign Blackjack - photos with two route signs (or more) which total 21 or less. No splits, and don't go over...
Business US 4, VT 4A, and VT 3 from US 4 near Rutland.
(https://i.imgur.com/6iKy222.jpg)
NY 8 and NY 10 from NY 17.
(https://i.imgur.com/EsXY0jq.jpg)
US 6 and CO 9 from I-70.
(https://i.imgur.com/FR4NTAV.jpg)
A late start to today's challenge, but here it is:
QuoteFebruary 22nd, 2020: Today is 2/22/2020 - post signs with repeating digits
Starting this one off with the most appropriate one I could find - I-35 north @ Exit 238A - RM 2222, Austin, TX - 11/21/18
(https://i.imgur.com/S4Wgdxz.jpg)
QuoteFebruary 22nd, 2020: Today is 2/22/2020 - post signs with repeating digits
(https://live.staticflickr.com/3013/3057872504_688efb4b70_z_d.jpg)
Farm Road 999 near Panola, TX
(https://live.staticflickr.com/2518/3771942308_4722ec5caa_z_d.jpg)
County 999 east of Kingston, AR
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49307097143_936eb2a5fa_z_d.jpg)
Ohio 666
QuoteFebruary 22nd, 2020: Today is 2/22/2020 - post signs with repeating digits
Here are two 111s with a total of 8 1s. From Massachusetts 2A. September 16, 2017.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20170916%2Fma2ama110ma111.jpg&hash=e1a46523dbe9b68991d8f6f9bceafe8e36265292)
Back to back 222s in Gainesville. July 12, 2014.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20140712%2Ffl222.jpg&hash=69dcdf70a6dcf3fe67207e954d06c976fe2618a2)
A 333 next to a 337 on I-40 in New Mexico. November 21, 2003.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20031121%2Fexit174.jpg&hash=7381ff77c922d175125720b94c8bce9732dcf27f)
QuoteFebruary 22nd, 2020: Today is 2/22/2020 - post signs with repeating digits
IL 111 from I-270.
(https://i.imgur.com/v78gOgt.jpg)
OH 222 from OH 32.
(https://i.imgur.com/rR3jpal.jpg)
Virginia Secondary 666 from US 29.
(https://i.imgur.com/RuEL7aR.jpg)
QuoteFebruary 22nd, 2020: Today is 2/22/2020 - post signs with repeating digits
SR 111 from SR 201 in Magna UT
(https://i.imgur.com/JVg85wZ.jpg)
SR 222 approaching its eastern terminus at SR 113, Midway UT
(https://i.imgur.com/RhgWCFp.jpg)
QuoteFebruary 22nd, 2020: Today is 2/22/2020 - post signs with repeating digits
Lots of choices in my inventory.
CA 111:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FCA111Bus_DSC_0395.jpg&hash=8260617af5bb36cdde0abee6299d68aa6afbccb7)
MD 444:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FMD444-ShallcrossWharfRd-LocustGroveMD-DSC_3907.jpg&hash=c2ca54b3e8989d798f5cf108899c61f5f57ac5ab)
PA 555:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FPA555-DSC_3594.jpg&hash=c8d6f64913a091f1674e8df388867fc635282ab7)
And a bonus US 666, from 1996 before that route was renumbered (also have four other 111s. another 555, and a 333):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2Fjct-666-160%282%29.jpg&hash=ab0bc6b6045b2039a7f986012fc2f5691e5385f2)
Here's 777, northwest of Edmonton:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1886/44489609881_c4a94637f0_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2aMoT2k)
MS 888 for Roosevelt State Park:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/827/26953468767_91e570de85_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/H4MzdK)
LA 1111 on I-10:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/278/32084198720_a5926aef4c_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QTaUu1)
QuoteFebruary 22nd, 2020: Today is 2/22/2020 - post signs with repeating digits
Florida 222 (taken on I-75 around Gainesville):
(https://i.imgur.com/BHrV8Wql.jpg)
Utah 222 (taken in Midway):
(https://i.imgur.com/eV0U19zl.jpg)
Iceland Routes 333 and F333 (at Geysir):
(https://i.imgur.com/BBJHqiBl.jpg?1)
QuoteFebruary 22nd, 2020: Today is 2/22/2020 - post signs with repeating digits
How about 5 straight 0s? Ontario 416. July 15, 2015.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20150715%2Fottawa.jpg&hash=d7eafad25d84707af032c93d2d6a4d3ef1130cd2)
6 sets of 3 0s on US 160 in Wolf Creek Pass. November 15, 2003.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20031115%2Fspeedlimits-close.jpg&hash=007a3ed8b2b0cb5081c5ed3b06b29abe9c02df7d)
QuoteFeb. 23, 2020
Challenge: Post street blade signs where the generic descriptor (road, street, avenue, etc.) is spelled out in full.
QuoteFeb. 23, 2020
Challenge: Post street blade signs where the generic descriptor (road, street, avenue, etc.) is spelled out in full.
Gwinnett County likes to do this. Here's a two-for-one at Buford Dr (GA 20) and Gravel Springs Rd (GA 324):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2Froadphotos%2Fstreets%2Fgravel_springs.jpg&hash=a5503247f6ff47a1324fd64e82841f86dbd16412)
Here's one for Bucher Drive along GA 155 in Decatur:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2Froadphotos%2Fstreets%2Fbucher.jpg&hash=a00c9d4733b0759a488b3612c3fe5d6b12069f00)
And, just for variety, I'm pretty sure Iceland doesn't abbreviate at all, at least not in ReykjavÃk.
Stræti is one of the common generic suffixes used there:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2F2017%2Fsign_photos%2Fstreets%2Fisl%2Fadalstraeti.jpg&hash=d1dc340b4601de6dbd7cd1c324048f1e0fe68170)
QuoteFeb. 23, 2020
Challenge: Post street blade signs where the generic descriptor (road, street, avenue, etc.) is spelled out in full.
Heh, I thought this would be easy...but I have very few photos of street blades that do not have abbreviations.
Friedrichshafen Strasse / Fulton Street in Peoria:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/3923/14796199223_9e3e09ce8c_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/oxuoxa)
QuoteFeb. 23, 2020
Challenge: Post street blade signs where the generic descriptor (road, street, avenue, etc.) is spelled out in full.
Ottawa, IL
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4655/26553063558_980ffbfc0b_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GspoGE)
bladeEA (https://flic.kr/p/GspoGE) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
It's probably pretty easy to include the suffix when the name is only one letter long.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1837/43312117784_fd45bbe695_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/28ZkVDs)
bladeAA8 (https://flic.kr/p/28ZkVDs) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
This counts, even though the whole suffix is 3 letters long. Boise, ID
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1850/42325218500_850b9ab3c3_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/27u8NSy)
bladeFL3 (https://flic.kr/p/27u8NSy) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteFeb. 23, 2020
Challenge: Post street blade signs where the generic descriptor (road, street, avenue, etc.) is spelled out in full.
Utah will often leave "Road" unabbreviated.
(https://i.imgur.com/zS6fJiu.jpg)
US 19 in Atlanta, GA:
(https://i.imgur.com/qYOu0vG.jpg)
QuoteFeb. 23, 2020
Challenge: Post street blade signs where the generic descriptor (road, street, avenue, etc.) is spelled out in full.
Shelbyville Road x2 from I-264 in Louisville, KY.
(https://i.imgur.com/n5kDQtH.jpg)
1st Street from I-40 in Tucumcari, NM.
(https://i.imgur.com/TxbycfT.jpg)
Kipling Street from I-70 near Denver, CO.
(https://i.imgur.com/as7HYKi.jpg)
I guess none of these are street blades...hope that's ok. I don't really ever take photos of street blades.
Quote from: csw on February 23, 2020, 05:30:05 PM
QuoteFeb. 23, 2020
Challenge: Post street blade signs where the generic descriptor (road, street, avenue, etc.) is spelled out in full.
I guess none of these are street blades...hope that's ok. I don't really ever take photos of street blades.
Should be blade signs, yeah, since they're less likely to have the space to spare.
QuoteFeb. 23, 2020
Challenge: Post street blade signs where the generic descriptor (road, street, avenue, etc.) is spelled out in full.
A funny street blade, on Maryland's Eastern Shore, where an abbreviation would've ruined the joke:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FEndOfTheRoadRd-ThomasMD-DSC_3663.jpg&hash=da8719fc8a84a81b829fc07877f55dc84282e974)
An infamous not-blade in Philadelphia:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FPA132%2BUS13%2Bexit37-DSC_6201.jpg&hash=387fb287a15d51d4e0973eda538e2279abaf9fd7)
It's common in Paris to spell out the whole street name. The number of the arrondissement, or district of the city, is abbreviated, though.
(https://i.imgur.com/qD7Z5Bk.png)
Then, there's this somewhat less well-known street:
(https://i.imgur.com/aaxrGHo.png)
I'll revive this (again).
QuoteMarch 2nd, 2020: Post pictures with numbers that appear more than once in the picture.
(https://i.imgur.com/Zvmfaef.jpg)
QuoteMarch 2nd, 2020: Post pictures with numbers that appear more than once in the picture.
2 hours, 2 AM
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49317485991_1ffb315e5b_c.jpg)
Two "1 mile" exits, completely coincidental
(https://live.staticflickr.com/819/40105696394_02d62053be_c.jpg)
Two gas stations 0.5 miles away, also coincidental
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4797/26859930788_9d35a5b4c3_c.jpg)
QuoteMarch 2nd, 2020: Post pictures with numbers that appear more than once in the picture.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/2039/2458046041_4cfdf6496e_z_d.jpg)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/3887/14196582390_2ab4e33e1d_z_d.jpg)
QuoteMarch 2nd, 2020: Post pictures with numbers that appear more than once in the picture.
Along I-10 in Florida
(https://live.staticflickr.com/5814/30741984511_ac241b4aff_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NQyGXH)
FL-053-I-10SE (https://flic.kr/p/NQyGXH) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
I-285 twice
(https://live.staticflickr.com/5742/30773948462_52d93f7a8b_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NTowJj)
GA-I-75-I-285SNA (https://flic.kr/p/NTowJj) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteMarch 2nd, 2020: Post pictures with numbers that appear more than once in the picture.
SR66 Meriden, CT taken before the bottom fell off this sign :colorful:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2F9191.jpg&hash=5a6b201eed8b52eee59585259d676cb09ea2349d)
QuoteMarch 2nd, 2020: Post pictures with numbers that appear more than once in the picture.
I-64 and IN-64 from US 41 north of Evansville.
(https://i.imgur.com/VcATC1y.jpg)
US 50 and Business US 50 around Salisbury, MD.
(https://i.imgur.com/gkOoPGR.jpg)
11 miles to Wytheville, VA, on US 11.
(https://i.imgur.com/0EGmjcE.jpg)
QuoteMarch 2nd, 2020: Post pictures with numbers that appear more than once in the picture.
Northbound Thruway travelers, don't be fooled by "New York 17" at the next exit, if you're looking for I-84, it's "Exit 17" 17 miles ahead. March 21, 2007.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20070321%2Fi84exit17.jpg&hash=576bc66217e0a55f5e742790febe77e9cf3c76ae)
Some 9s in Lake George. March 27, 2006.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20060327%2Fus9ny9nny9l.jpg&hash=08dbe826ed2a08f78a6de11725efc78a93a935c3)
QuoteMarch 2nd, 2020: Post pictures with numbers that appear more than once in the picture.
Exit 14, et al on the New Jersey Turnpike:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4668/38872234345_a7db4dc9cf_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/22e1mYZ)
TX121 and TX183 with Express Lanes very nearly pulling off that four-way overlap:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48369323242_49756fbf08_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2gGeqD1)
New York Routes 5, 5A, and 5B near Utica:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1746/42805916581_5d15f59079_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/28dBvEv)
QuoteMarch 2nd, 2020: Post pictures with numbers that appear more than once in the picture.
13 feet (and change) vertical clearance, 13 miles ahead, on US 136 in eastern Illinois:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2F13ft6in-clearance%2B13milesahead-DSC_2836.jpg&hash=cf54bed648e98e16be92a74cb539a217e3ac16a7)
Montana secondary 201, and Montana primary 201:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FMT201%2BMTs201%2BMT16-DSC_1306.jpg&hash=b274dc00d3e45f4ba7352ab00bb5d14db31dff0f)
QuoteMarch 2nd, 2020: Post pictures with numbers that appear more than once in the picture.
I-75 near Waterford MI:
(https://i.imgur.com/DxY7RKv.jpg)
Mile marker 14 on M-14:
(https://i.imgur.com/BUM5HJH.jpg)
Exit 75 to BL I-75 from I-75 (this interchange has since been rebuilt with right exit/entrance ramps and flyovers):
(https://i.imgur.com/xPW49Id.jpg)
Speed limit 55 on M-55:
(https://i.imgur.com/5dvkOzQ.jpg)
QuoteMarch 3, 2020 - Post highway photos that include a helicopter in it
(https://i.imgur.com/zu16xjx.jpg)
QuoteMarch 3, 2020 - Post highway photos that include a helicopter in it
(https://i.imgur.com/GgwGwA8.jpg)
Firefighting helicopter on I-5 near the Grapevine.
Challenge for March 4: Today is 3/4, so highways with 3 and 4 OR 34
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4420/36009615473_7e33c0a3b1_z_d.jpg)
US 34 in Iowa
(https://live.staticflickr.com/8052/29174733774_02d22fa131_z_d.jpg)
IL 34
Quote from: US71 on March 04, 2020, 10:44:26 AM
Challenge for March 4: Today is 3/4, so highways with 3 and 4 OR 34
A quick first submission, maybe I'll find some others later. July 28, 2016.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20160728%2Fus34ne43.jpg&hash=550a38fc8837376ec25c23173277ebbe017d9c80)
QuoteChallenge for March 4: Today is 3/4, so highways with 3 and 4 OR 34
DE 3 and DE 4 on I-95 in Wilmington:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1933/44673971275_4d24467cc2_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2b4FMf4)
QuoteChallenge for March 4: Today is 3/4, so highways with 3 and 4 OR 34
PA 34 with a mixup shield :pan:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fpa34.jpg&hash=cc6b4e3f9be466c467cd1f458b1cf9ee6b086189)
QuoteChallenge for March 4: Today is 3/4, so highways with 3 and 4 OR 34
Ohio 343 and 334
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1454/25414906023_3331fb692f_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EHQ37T)
OH-343-370NJ (https://flic.kr/p/EHQ37T) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4414/36896729651_398abf418f_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Ydroge)
OH-334-072ER (https://flic.kr/p/Ydroge) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteChallenge for March 4: Today is 3/4, so highways with 3 and 4 OR 34
Double US 34 east of Loveland, CO.
(https://i.imgur.com/EWnIz0o.jpg)
QuoteMarch 8, 2019: Two successive gantries for the same interchange in the same photo.
Kalamazoo, MI:
(https://i.imgur.com/WFlBLXL.jpg)
Grand Rapids, MI:
(https://i.imgur.com/UibHFrH.jpg)
Novi, MI:
(https://i.imgur.com/Q4Qyigi.jpg)
QuoteMarch 8, 2019: Two successive gantries for the same interchange in the same photo.
The first gantry is a replacement for the one behind but it fulfills the requirement of this challenge.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fm40gantry2.jpg&hash=dde68590282cbab516e4c859578f18cf3199c46d)
QuoteMarch 8, 2019: Two successive gantries for the same interchange in the same photo.
Here's another case where it matches only because of a replacement in progress. I-40 in North Carolina. November 12, 2010.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20101112%2Fexit289.jpg&hash=c3ac2da100e06643da26ea86ade16c841adf7c85)
QuoteMarch 13, 2020. Signs directing the driver to "follow" another route.
Basically, signs that say "FOLLOW" on them.
Lincoln Heritage Trail follows IL 185 in Vandalia.
(https://i.imgur.com/IkjGD1R.jpg)
US 36 follows I-465 around Indianapolis, IN.
(https://i.imgur.com/z7lchrL.jpg)
Follow US 20 BUS to get to I-90 in Rockford, IL.
(https://i.imgur.com/gWyDfQp.jpg)
QuoteMarch 13, 2020. Signs directing the driver to "follow" another route.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/8004/7138871251_f631b56604_z_d.jpg)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/3227/2824022354_32cfb4bc99_z_d.jpg)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4480/37422934250_294b32ca88_z_d.jpg)
QuoteMarch 13, 2020. Signs directing the driver to "follow" another route.
On the QEW in Toronto:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/881/42243833232_b6109543b5_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/27mWFSh)
El Paso:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4491/24086855608_b9d80a8a4d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/CGtqZW)
Cleveland:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7128/27718237291_2db0187de5_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JendfX)
QuoteMarch 14, 2020. Happy Pi Day. Post place names starting with "Pi".
Pittsburgh, PA, from I-99.
(https://i.imgur.com/EPmLmpO.jpg)
Pittsfield, IL, just south of Quincy.
(https://i.imgur.com/W6GQ3vW.jpg)
Pikesville, MD, near Towson.
(https://i.imgur.com/oTVCgN6.jpg)
QuoteMarch 14, 2020. Happy Pi Day. Post place names starting with "Pi".
(https://live.staticflickr.com/819/41581175691_deb018aabf_z_d.jpg)
Pig Trail Scenic Byway
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7134/7417258630_8b16b7ef20_z_d.jpg)
I-49 Missouri
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4116/4790359907_50009cdb78_z_d.jpg)
Pittsburg KS (along I-49)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4115/4852263872_1e71702bf5_z_d.jpg)
Pine Bluff
QuoteMarch 14, 2020. Happy Pi Day. Post place names starting with "Pi".
Pitlochry
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fpitlochry.jpg&hash=5dcc2a4a3e4aa7b9589f43331f0a25a131e16e6c)
QuoteMarch 14, 2020. Happy Pi Day. Post place names starting with "Pi".
Pittsfield, Mass, taken in Williamstown. May 11, 2003.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20030511%2Fma2us7.jpg&hash=916200e755c2fa5baa17cfe85b27b7aab1926637)
Pioche, Nevada, from US 93. October 4, 2015.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20151004%2Fbusus93pioche.jpg&hash=8b4d1d9bc0e7a5bdc23ae1a8df4c087b26dc0c4f)
Piqua, Ohio, from I-75. August 18, 2017.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20170816%2Fexit82.jpg&hash=3941fc2327a68881bccc01ee4b5bf6846f52b0f2)
QuoteMarch 14, 2020. Happy Pi Day. Post place names starting with "Pi".
Pillager, Minnesota (how Viking!):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FPillagerMN-pop469-DSC_0991.jpg&hash=0335066d5791f9ceb9874ebebd46f0307464fbca)
Pilgrim, Texas:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FWesthoffTX%2BPilgrim-DSC_5096.jpg&hash=d96cef7ace01fabac89026821c949acece3a530e)
Pintiala, Alabama:
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QuoteMarch 15, 2020. It's the Ides of March, but we do a Julius Caesar related challenge every year. So this time, just post Route 15s.
US 15 near Keysville, VA.
(https://i.imgur.com/R5VqAhK.jpg)
GA 15A in Athens.
(https://i.imgur.com/60fHylo.jpg)
NY 15 from the Southern Tier.
(https://i.imgur.com/5SemC7t.jpg)
QuoteMarch 15, 2020. It's the Ides of March, but we do a Julius Caesar related challenge every year. So this time, just post Route 15s.
I-15 Exit 286 in California with button copy
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QuoteMarch 15, 2020. It's the Ides of March, but we do a Julius Caesar related challenge every year. So this time, just post Route 15s.
North Dakota 15 from County 81 (old US 81) near Grand Forks. July 12, 2003.
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New Brunswick 15 from New Brunswick 114 in Riverview. August 8, 2014.
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Nebraska 15 from US 30. August 21, 2017.
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QuoteMarch 15, 2020. It's the Ides of March, but we do a Julius Caesar related challenge every year. So this time, just post Route 15s.
Alberta 15 in Edmonton:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1886/42680482550_4f2363bf00_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/282wCuN)
My only Autoroute photo, a 15 that crossed over to Rouses Point, New York:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/8270/29364744670_f6f4a69d6f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LJRZxd)
Mississippi 15 at I-20:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/910/41820916571_98d683641b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/26Hz8tH)
QuoteMarch 15, 2020. It's the Ides of March, but we do a Julius Caesar related challenge every year. So this time, just post Route 15s.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/2663/3902998310_80be0c9023_z_d.jpg)
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QuoteMarch 15, 2020. It's the Ides of March, but we do a Julius Caesar related challenge every year. So this time, just post Route 15s.
Former Hawaii 15, in Pahala on the Big Island:
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Saskatchewan 15:
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Interstate 15, in San Diego:
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QuoteMarch 15, 2020. It's the Ides of March, but we do a Julius Caesar related challenge every year. So this time, just post Route 15s.
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QuoteMarch 16, 2020. John 3:16 is an oft-quoted verse of the Bible. Post signs containing "John".
Johnstown, CO, from I-25.
(https://i.imgur.com/nG4jFNq.jpg)
Johnson St. from I-41 near Fond Du Lac, WI.
(https://i.imgur.com/rwaubXR.jpg)
St. Johns, AZ, from I-40.
(https://i.imgur.com/m8g0oJP.jpg)
QuoteMarch 16, 2020. John 3:16 is an oft-quoted verse of the Bible. Post signs containing "John".
St. Johns, MI:
(https://i.imgur.com/ZnCWZkb.jpg)
QuoteMarch 16, 2020. John 3:16 is an oft-quoted verse of the Bible. Post signs containing "John".
Starting near home. Entering the Town of Johnstown, New York, on Stoner Trail Road. November 2, 2008.
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Now going farther away. Distance to Ft. St. John from Dawson Creek, British Columbia. June 11, 2001.
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Then St. Johns, Arizona, on US 180/US 191. October 14, 2018.
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QuoteMarch 16, 2020. John 3:16 is an oft-quoted verse of the Bible. Post signs containing "John".
Lame Johnny Creek, south of Hermosa, South Dakota:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49594257187_1951c876a4_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iytwPM)
John Mellencamp Way on I-65 in southern Indiana:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48746052508_167e7a9ddb_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hgwg8b)
Johnson County, Wyoming:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49643315861_5fee38eaf3_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iCNYfZ)
JOHN Paul Hammerschmidt Highway (I-49)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/3572/3821889656_59777dcbfa_z_d.jpg)
John Baldwin Motors Holyoke, CO
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QuoteMarch 16, 2020. John 3:16 is an oft-quoted verse of the Bible. Post signs containing "John".
Johnson MN, a tiny town on the way to my uncle's farm:
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St. Johnsbury VT:
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St. Johns Bluff Rd, in Jacksonville FL:
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QuoteMarch 17, 2020. Happy St. Patrick's Day! Post signs containing "Green".
Greensboro, NC, from I-73.
(https://i.imgur.com/Eosdpt7.jpg)
Hazel Green, WI, from US 151.
(https://i.imgur.com/ObzZMDl.jpg)
Greensburg, IN, from I-74.
(https://i.imgur.com/SukGciG.jpg)
Quote from: csw on March 17, 2020, 09:43:59 AM
March 17, 2020. Happy St. Patrick's Day! Post signs containing "Green".
I have the same sign as one of yours, but in the opposite direction.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/2901/32545590850_77735de7d7_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RzWEhJ)
IN-I-74X134AW (https://flic.kr/p/RzWEhJ) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteMarch 17, 2020. Happy St. Patrick's Day! Post signs containing "Green".
Green Man
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QuoteMarch 17, 2020. Happy St. Patrick's Day! Post signs containing "Green".
The Central Florida GreeneWay. July 1, 2006.
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Entering The Evergreen State on Washington 9 in Sumas, February 27, 2010. (This is somewhat south of the border, as I never crossed into Canada on this trip and don't believe I even went north of the junction with Washington 547.)
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Double Greene County on New York 144. July 10, 2019.
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QuoteMarch 17, 2020. Happy St. Patrick's Day! Post signs containing "Green".
A double on US 61 in Mississippi:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/870/39748452020_4e93be34e9_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23yrcYh)
Vermont, The Green Mountain State on I-91:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1836/42233049360_f6be326088_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/27kZqcs)
Greensburg, Indiana - famous for its courthouse sporting a tree from the roof (https://flic.kr/p/2hjG1PY):
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48781374623_e97d7fe13d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hjDiaa)
QuoteMarch 17, 2020. Happy St. Patrick's Day! Post signs containing "Green".
Green Sulphur Springs WV:
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Green Cove Springs FL:
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Greenbelt MD:
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QuoteMarch 17, 2020. Happy St. Patrick's Day! Post signs containing "Green".
Greencastle, PA
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48468842042_0e5b8f2bac_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2gR2u7o)
I-81 north approaching PA 16 in Greencastle (https://flic.kr/p/2gR2u7o) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Greensburg, PA
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48929810202_1ec9e4afde_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hxL4Th)
US 30 west approaching Greensburg, PA (https://flic.kr/p/2hxL4Th) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
QuoteMarch 17, 2020. Happy St. Patrick's Day! Post signs containing "Green".
I'll throw in a few more before this day's up, these all place names starting with the actual word "Green".
Green Bay, Wisconsin, on (according to my notes) Wisconsin 32. July 31, 2010.
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Green Island, just off I-787. May 22, 2006.
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Green River, Utah, from an I-70 entrance in Grand Junction, Colorado. April 29, 2004.
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QuoteMarch 18, 2020. Since today is 3/18, post a pair of routes such that one number is 6 times the other.
Indiana 5 and US30 (5×6=30)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/973/41028407884_5a6ab31f95_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/25vxjfQ)
IN-005 (https://flic.kr/p/25vxjfQ) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
US20 and Ohio 120 (20×6=120)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/5654/29699227814_1cd1751f74_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MfqiHY)
OH-120-US20D (https://flic.kr/p/MfqiHY) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
US41 and Indiana 246 (41×6=246)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/963/26975991037_7109ec35f4_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/H6M1iK)
IN-US41-246S (https://flic.kr/p/H6M1iK) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
(If you want to show equations with the × sign, the × character is Alt+0215.)
QuoteMarch 18, 2020. Since today is 3/18, post a pair of routes such that one number is 6 times the other.
12 miles to Leesburg and 72 miles to Culpeper along US 15 just after crossing the Potomac into Virginia.
(https://i.imgur.com/Nt7MpZs.jpg)
Exit 13 on I-155, for TN 78.
(https://i.imgur.com/T8lxvVr.jpg)
QuoteMarch 18, 2020. Since today is 3/18, post a pair of routes such that one number is 6 times the other.
18 x 6 = 108
(https://live.staticflickr.com/8172/7952689922_4d7b34661d_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/d7KBDu)
PA 108/168 @ PA 18 - New Castle, PA (https://flic.kr/p/d7KBDu) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
QuoteMarch 18, 2020. Since today is 3/18, post a pair of routes such that one number is 6 times the other.
I-10 and US 60 in Phoenix:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/5564/30511648251_0d793069dd_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Nudb1T)
I-80 and I-480 in Streetsboro, Ohio:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1850/30378940028_79948f9039_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Nhu1u5)
Loop 13 and FM 78 in San Antonio:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/8356/29963251036_63480d1d32_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MDKuCu)
QuoteMarch 18, 2020. Since today is 3/18, post a pair of routes such that one number is 6 times the other.
I-15 * 6 = I-90, in Montana. June 27, 2001. The only qualifying 2di pair?
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Quote from: Jim on March 18, 2020, 10:58:44 AM
QuoteMarch 18, 2020. Since today is 3/18, post a pair of routes such that one number is 6 times the other.
I-15 * 6 = I-90, in Montana. June 27, 2001. The only qualifying 2di pair?
Yes...the only other sets of interstates with this criteria intersecting at all are 40-240 and 80-480.
Quote from: csw on March 18, 2020, 09:41:18 AM
QuoteMarch 18, 2020. Since today is 3/18, post a pair of routes such that one number is 6 times the other.
12 miles to Leesburg and 72 miles to Culpeper along US 15 just after crossing the Potomac into Virginia.
(https://i.imgur.com/Nt7MpZs.jpg)
Exit 13 on I-155, for TN 78.
(https://i.imgur.com/T8lxvVr.jpg)
I'm only seeing one route in each of these...?
QuoteMarch 18, 2020. Since today is 3/18, post a pair of routes such that one number is 6 times the other.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7179/6992788806_8f2bfdf9ab_z_d.jpg)
I-40/240 Memphis, TN
Quote from: empirestate on March 18, 2020, 11:24:42 AM
Quote from: csw on March 18, 2020, 09:41:18 AM
QuoteMarch 18, 2020. Since today is 3/18, post a pair of routes such that one number is 6 times the other.
12 miles to Leesburg and 72 miles to Culpeper along US 15 just after crossing the Potomac into Virginia.
(https://i.imgur.com/Nt7MpZs.jpg)
Exit 13 on I-155, for TN 78.
(https://i.imgur.com/T8lxvVr.jpg)
I'm only seeing one route in each of these...?
woops. Didn't fully read it. I don't have any pairs of routes that qualify then.
Quote from: csw on March 18, 2020, 11:33:19 AM
Quote from: empirestate on March 18, 2020, 11:24:42 AM
Quote from: csw on March 18, 2020, 09:41:18 AM
QuoteMarch 18, 2020. Since today is 3/18, post a pair of routes such that one number is 6 times the other.
12 miles to Leesburg and 72 miles to Culpeper along US 15 just after crossing the Potomac into Virginia.
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Exit 13 on I-155, for TN 78.
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I'm only seeing one route in each of these...?
woops. Didn't fully read it. I don't have any pairs of routes that qualify then.
No big deal. If you can't find route numbers that differ by a factor of 6, go ahead and post sign assemblies with any numbers differing by a factor of 6.
QuoteMarch 18, 2020. Since today is 3/18, post a pair of routes such that one number is 6 times the other.
KY 11 and KY 66.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7171/6460465119_edca329182_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/aQTzcD)2011 US 11E-US 11W clinching trip - 014 (https://flic.kr/p/aQTzcD) by H.B. Elkins (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hbelkins/), on Flickr
QuoteMarch 18, 2020. Since today is 3/18, post a pair of routes such that one number is 6 times the other.
M1 and M6
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QuoteMarch 18, 2020. Since today is 3/18, post a pair of routes such that one number is 6 times the other.
Looking for US Highway N with US Highway 6*N examples. I don't have US 1/US 6 from my visits to Providence, nor US 6/US 36 from the Denver area.
I did find US 60 and US 360 together on this one on I-95 in Virginia. July 8, 2017.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20170708%2Fexit67a.jpg&hash=d2a821397eef0848a0cf248c3a010c62a2593e86)
And I can't come up with any other pair of US Highways that would fit.
QuoteMarch 18, 2020. Since today is 3/18, post a pair of routes such that one number is 6 times the other.
(https://i.imgur.com/MhSP3wh.jpg)
QuoteMarch 19, 2020. Two places ending with the same suffix (e.g., "-burg", "-ville", "-town", etc.) on the same assembly.
Fayetteville, NC, and Bennettsville, SC, from I-74/US 74.
(https://i.imgur.com/XVG2dIL.jpg)
Ebensburg and Hollidaysburg, PA, from I-99.
(https://i.imgur.com/ue3MLAT.jpg)
Asheboro and Greensboro, NC, from I-73/I-74.
(https://i.imgur.com/bZHTPVE.jpg)
QuoteMarch 19, 2020. Two places ending with the same suffix (e.g., "-burg", "-ville", "-town", etc.) on the same assembly.
I'll go for threes.
Three -ville destinations. I-24 in Tennessee. July 18, 2007.
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Three -field destinations. Near the Westfield/West Springfield line in Massachusetts. May 11, 2008.
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Three -ton destinations. I-93 in Massachusetts. November 20, 2010.
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QuoteMarch 19, 2020. Two places ending with the same suffix (e.g., "-burg", "-ville", "-town", etc.) on the same assembly.
A triplicate to compete with Jim's submissions:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/5679/30608373101_4f7b10c099_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NCKUWH)
IN-I-65-US31S (https://flic.kr/p/NCKUWH) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Two more "villes"
(https://live.staticflickr.com/5322/30790303672_865b6cf7b3_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NUQmyG)
TN-I-640X03EJ (https://flic.kr/p/NUQmyG) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
I think "(person's name) + 'ia'" ought to count:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1793/42254743900_f05b2d5f03_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/27nUBef)
OR-US30-047W (https://flic.kr/p/27nUBef) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteMarch 19, 2020. Two places ending with the same suffix (e.g., "-burg", "-ville", "-town", etc.) on the same assembly.
I found a four, so I'll post again. US 360 in Virginia. June 20, 2008.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20080620%2Fus15us360jct.jpg&hash=6e2976f396b8102ee126ab44ba1fca75da90d8d9)
QuoteMarch 19, 2020. Two places ending with the same suffix (e.g., "-burg", "-ville", "-town", etc.) on the same assembly.
Washington and New Stanton
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QuoteMarch 19, 2020. Two places ending with the same suffix (e.g., "-burg", "-ville", "-town", etc.) on the same assembly.
Mifflinville, PA and Mainville, PA (along I-80)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/6170/6183340486_00fbe134ba_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/aqpeGJ)
I-80 @ PA 339 (https://flic.kr/p/aqpeGJ) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Dilltown, PA and Johnstown, PA (along US 22)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/8152/7633727084_096350ec9b_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/cCyR7d)
US 22 near PA 403 - Armagh, PA (https://flic.kr/p/cCyR7d) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Reedsville, PA and Belleville, PA (along US 322)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/8016/7640182886_775ddd2547_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/cD8Wc9)
US 322 @ PA 655 - Reedsville, PA (https://flic.kr/p/cD8Wc9) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
QuoteMarch 20, 2020 Happy Spring! In honor of the first full day of Spring, places or roads with Spring in their name
Springfield, Ohio
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1957/44343183595_7e7b0c64a7_z_d.jpg)
Elm Springs and Cave Springs, Arkansas
(https://live.staticflickr.com/902/41581179141_b5c348c994_z_d.jpg)
Sand Springs, Oklahoma
(https://live.staticflickr.com/3073/2945058357_47840c8f75_z_d.jpg)
Quote from: US71 on March 20, 2020, 12:48:35 PM
QuoteMarch 20, 2020 Happy Spring! In honor of the first full day of Spring, places or roads with Spring in their name
Springfield, Ohio
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1957/44343183595_7e7b0c64a7_z_d.jpg)
You have several arrows indicating that you can make a right turn for one city and both US 40 and I-70, yet the road is one-way to the left?
QuoteMarch 20, 2020 Happy Spring! In honor of the first full day of Spring, places or roads with Spring in their name
In addition to two I played for the March 17, 2020 Challenge:
White Sulphur Springs WV:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FLewisburgWV%2BWhiteSulphurSprings-DSC_3431.jpg&hash=52df955ec7589dbce48645922f0f428d1bd78785)
Lava Hot Springs ID:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FLavaHotSpringsID%2Bpop407-DSC_9859.jpg&hash=d9c6ca3dc95af987e11cf8078b9886900f51bab7)
Tenakee Springs AK:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FTenaakeeSpringsAK-welcome-sign-DSC_7952.jpg&hash=20fc33d5eb768802ad2c69d1162b1b2ced427d5f)
QuoteMarch 20, 2020 Happy Spring! In honor of the first full day of Spring, places or roads with Spring in their name
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FMO%2FUS%2F60%2FUS60_MO_Springfield7Exits_west_Jul17.jpg&hash=8d757594b1f80825897c081f5c9379347ec13ac1)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/MO/US/60/US60_MO_Springfield7Exits_west_Jul17_24x16.jpg
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asphaltplanet.ca%2FON%2Fhwy_3-9_images%2F3_cl_224-7_east_Oct19.jpg&hash=9cae3df46e39d4f50a0556d5751a688b28ca7764)
http://www.asphaltplanet.ca/ON/hwy_3-9_images/3_cl_224-7_east_Oct19_24x16.jpg
Quote from: hbelkins on March 20, 2020, 01:00:27 PM
Quote from: US71 on March 20, 2020, 12:48:35 PM
QuoteMarch 20, 2020 Happy Spring! In honor of the first full day of Spring, places or roads with Spring in their name
Springfield, Ohio
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1957/44343183595_7e7b0c64a7_z_d.jpg)
You have several arrows indicating that you can make a right turn for one city and both US 40 and I-70, yet the road is one-way to the left?
The road is divided in this area, but the sign likely pre-dates that and is on the far side of the at-grade intersection
QuoteMarch 20, 2020 Happy Spring! In honor of the first full day of Spring, places or roads with Spring in their name
Ridge Spring, SC, from I-20 outside of Aiken.
(https://i.imgur.com/XrVIE9x.jpg)
Spring Grove Ave on the west side of Cincinnati, OH.
(https://i.imgur.com/g3Dm7go.jpg)
Spring Valley, IL, from I-180.
(https://i.imgur.com/CMw9lY9.jpg)
QuoteMarch 20, 2020 Happy Spring! In honor of the first full day of Spring, places or roads with Spring in their name
One close to home. Sharon Springs on New York 10. February 21, 2009.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20090221%2Fvillageofsharonsprings.jpg&hash=2212c56ad8859ef1e9fb4ae7c9474986c2afab03)
Then the middle of the US. Excelsior Springs, Missouri, from I-35. June 28, 2012.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20120628%2Fexit20.jpg&hash=f3c93452da6a2da1567548d212168e609645f18e)
And out west. 8 miles to Cottonwood Springs, California, approaching Joshua Tree NP. February 22, 2007.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20070222%2Fjtnp1mile-close.jpg&hash=b4412be63f24ba938eaf56df995968866fd004ad)
Quote from: US71 on March 20, 2020, 01:59:09 PM
Quote from: hbelkins on March 20, 2020, 01:00:27 PM
You have several arrows indicating that you can make a right turn for one city and both US 40 and I-70, yet the road is one-way to the left?
The road is divided in this area, but the sign likely pre-dates that and is on the far side of the at-grade intersection
That would explain it. My guess was going to be that the road is indeed one-way to the left, but two-way to the right.
QuoteMarch 20, 2020 Happy Spring! In honor of the first full day of Spring, places or roads with Spring in their name
Lost Springs, Wyoming = 5000:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49617420517_577b45cc7e_4k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iAwftx)
Spring Street in Winston-Salem, (Carolinas / 2):
(https://live.staticflickr.com/671/21132702221_dbee6d271e_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ycqC7R)
Coral Springs, Florida ( -1 me ):
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49524515823_20d9e2277b_4k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2isj69t)
QuoteMarch 20, 2020 Happy Spring! In honor of the first full day of Spring, places or roads with Spring in their name
Roaring Spring, PA
(https://live.staticflickr.com/2885/33986218400_c4cde1bc57_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TMffEL)Approaching PA 164 (https://flic.kr/p/TMffEL) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Clear Spring, MD
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48468845247_1217538f2e_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2gR2v4D)
I-70 east approaching MD 68 in Clear Spring (https://flic.kr/p/2gR2v4D) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Indian Springs, MD
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48468845932_19965e998e_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2gR2vgs)
I-70 east at MD 56 near Big Pool (https://flic.kr/p/2gR2vgs) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
QuoteMarch 20, 2020 Happy Spring! In honor of the first full day of Spring, places or roads with Spring in their name
A photo from 2006 along I-80 in Bureau County, IL
(https://live.staticflickr.com/8626/28890584971_0258912dfa_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/L1XNnZ)
IL-I-80X070 (https://flic.kr/p/L1XNnZ) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Silver Spring Drive in Milwaukee
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48718738988_76a349718d_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2he7gLq)
WI-I-43X078S (https://flic.kr/p/2he7gLq) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Springfield along I-55
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1856/44760688411_4fbb5677d5_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2bcmee6)
IL-I-55X105WE (https://flic.kr/p/2bcmee6) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteMarch 20, 2020 Happy Spring! In honor of the first full day of Spring, places or roads with Spring in their name
Grand Haven, MI:
(https://i.imgur.com/ACQug5E.jpg)
Quote from: empirestate on March 20, 2020, 02:23:53 PM
Quote from: US71 on March 20, 2020, 01:59:09 PM
Quote from: hbelkins on March 20, 2020, 01:00:27 PM
You have several arrows indicating that you can make a right turn for one city and both US 40 and I-70, yet the road is one-way to the left?
The road is divided in this area, but the sign likely pre-dates that and is on the far side of the at-grade intersection
That would explain it. My guess was going to be that the road is indeed one-way to the left, but two-way to the right.
Where I live in CA, this is done a lot on divided roadways. There is a one way sign on the far side of a T intersection to points the left, like in the picture, and then another one way sign to the right, is placed perpendicular to the keep right sign that is on the median of divided road.
QuoteMarch 22, 2020.Signs with 2+ word destinations, excluding road/street names.
Let's see who can get the most in one photo.
2: Glen Burnie and Ellicott City, MD, from I-95.
(https://i.imgur.com/zWCBjbK.jpg)
3: Oklahoma City, Sand Springs, and Broken Arrow, OK, from I-44.
(https://i.imgur.com/CIVhpue.jpg)
4: Maggie Valley, Lake Junaluska, East Waynesville, and Hot Springs, NC, from US 19/23/74.
(https://i.imgur.com/YAJXz6D.jpg)
QuoteMarch 22, 2020. Signs with 2+ word destinations, excluding road/street names.
White Hall, WV and South Fairmont, WV - from I-79
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7221/6936207742_4dc6fc0c4d_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/byVSUE)
I-79 @ US 250 - Fairmont, WV (https://flic.kr/p/byVSUE) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Indian Springs, MD and Big Pool, MD - from I-70
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48468845932_19965e998e_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2gR2vgs)
I-70 east at MD 56 near Big Pool (https://flic.kr/p/2gR2vgs) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Fort Chiswell, VA and Max Meadows, VA - from I-77/81
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7047/6978484886_38b69d41b0_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/bCEyqW)
I-77 / I-81 @ US 52 & VA Route 121 (https://flic.kr/p/bCEyqW) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Quote from: csw on March 22, 2020, 10:37:43 AM
March 22, 2020.Signs with 2+ word destinations, excluding road/street names.
The best I can do is two triplicates along the way to Crater Lake National Park from Medford, OR.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4500/37595852472_4fdf96ae15_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Zhdz7Y)
OR-062-140G (https://flic.kr/p/Zhdz7Y) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4490/23774928378_df814a0cdc_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/CdUHUf).OR-062-234N (https://flic.kr/p/CdUHUf) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Here's a double near Rocky Mountain National Park
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7437/27496859374_91064d52c8_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HTNAjj)
CO-US40-US34N (https://flic.kr/p/HTNAjj) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteMarch 22, 2020.Signs with 2+ word destinations, excluding road/street names.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/8149/29780669216_eac3d2fd50_z_d.jpg)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7116/7676697866_2ed78dde06_z_d.jpg)
QuoteMarch 22, 2020.Signs with 2+ word destinations, excluding road/street names.
Here's a 5 on I-40 in North Carolina. November 12, 2010.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20101112%2Fexit416ab.jpg&hash=c8d56d0382604b701283c7bd62082500cbf4fbd0)
Here's a 4 on I-30 in Arkansas. July 23, 2015.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20150723%2Fexit138.jpg&hash=38a5252c397dd04bf0d43f9c6c9b26736953d94b)
Another 4, but including one 3-word name, on I-35/I-80 in Iowa. July 26, 2016.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20160726%2Fexit72a.jpg&hash=93518c72c2c04c01f1cc0d9cf9164206361d3f68)
Quote from: csw on March 22, 2020, 10:37:43 AM
QuoteMarch 22, 2020.Signs with 2+ word destinations, excluding road/street names.
Let's see who can get the most in one photo.
A good place to look for these will be on NY 17 through Sullivan County.
QuoteMarch 23, 2020. Place names starting with Q, X, or Z.
Quantico, VA, from I-95.
(https://i.imgur.com/vd8iP24.jpg)
Xenia, OH, in Dayton.
(https://i.imgur.com/PAjllLC.jpg)
Zuzax, NM, from I-40.
(https://i.imgur.com/O9t1xsJ.jpg)
QuoteMarch 23, 2020. Place names starting with Q, X, or Z.
Quincy, Illinois:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1817/29087499418_ec4e44efdd_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Ljn3bE)
Zapata, Texas :
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7480/15662245489_9a0da23270_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/pS26Vk)
QuoteMarch 23, 2020. Place names starting with Q, X, or Z.
Quiet Lake, Yukon:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FQuietLake-CanolRdYT_DSC6676.jpg&hash=23d8d20d9c4e400b818480757478e1803bdbca4c)
Zumbrota, Minnesota:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FMN60%2BZumbrota-DSC_2439.jpg&hash=b57c43decb2f1e05495b732c106df7a77e2cba90)
Zolfo Springs, Florida:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FFL64%2Bexit220%2BZolfoSprings%2BWauchula-DSC_6697.jpg&hash=9cf1c9b2a8f4e968563234b9a08005f48b7f3dff)
Zuni, Arizona:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FZuniAZ-DSC_6396.jpg&hash=0a17f846a2e9376e6f7e5cb47bb19c6c90073756)
QuoteMarch 23, 2020. Place names starting with Q, X, or Z.
I'm surprised no one has mentioned Zanesville yet.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fzanesville.jpg&hash=b24f24fbc577e8f654af0c386edc4e7f6ecc69df)
QuoteMarch 23, 2020. Place names starting with Q, X, or Z.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200323/1c0a223ca79bf6dec72a6c72e70f74d3.jpg)
QuoteMarch 23, 2020. Place names starting with Q, X, or Z.
Quinnesec, Michigan
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4575/38883213781_f63aa0c98c_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/22eYCMB)
cityQC (https://flic.kr/p/22eYCMB) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quincy, Oregon
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1776/42254763610_9f0c62104c_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/27nUH65)
cityQY (https://flic.kr/p/27nUH65) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr.
Xenia, Ohio
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1955/43377566320_0cc606fe66_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2968ndu)
OH-US35-I-675E (https://flic.kr/p/2968ndu) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote from: Truvelo on March 23, 2020, 03:53:14 PM
I'm surprised no one has mentioned Zanesville yet.
I don't bother indexing Zanesville in my photo file names, since "e" is an undesirable ending letter for the Road Sign City Name game. I have a few Zanesvilles in my photo inventory, but no easy way to find them.
QuoteMarch 23, 2020. Place names starting with Q, X, or Z.
Zelienople, PA
(https://live.staticflickr.com/8305/7952679426_ee108344dd_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/d7Kyww)
I-79 near PA 68 - Zelienople, PA (https://flic.kr/p/d7Kyww) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Quentin, PA
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7128/7633899074_3171c4b5a2_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/cCzJey)
PA 72 @ PA 419 - Quentin, PA (https://flic.kr/p/cCzJey) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
QuoteMarch 23, 2020. Place names starting with Q, X, or Z.
Quinneville, New York, on New York 79. October 21, 2017.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20171021%2Fquinneville.jpg&hash=1eef63803a6739864c816a255385ab2f5cfa5ba8)
I won't bother with an X, since all I have are some Xenias. But here's what I hope is a mildly interesting Z.
Zirl, Austria from A12. February 16, 2007.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20070216%2Fgarmischexit.jpg&hash=1c6a0eeef0b4ec6356222d9a1f4c0a9c69f9203f)
QuoteMarch 24, 2020: It's the Road Sign City Game Safe Space! Post signs of places ending in "E", "N", or "Y".
Shelbyville, TN:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/8599/16393347099_51f1d96892_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qYCbXv)
Funkstown, MD:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49143763921_c2fdb531b9_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hSECSv)
Searcy, AR:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/2885/33324253510_54617e0833_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SLKvz1)
QuoteMarch 24, 2020: It's the Road Sign City Game Safe Space! Post signs of places ending in "E", "N", or "Y".
(https://live.staticflickr.com/3444/3821889912_9f5babb772_z_d.jpg)
Hogeye, AR
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4916/46960885152_3ece77754c_z_d.jpg)
Jefferson, OH
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4668/40216796561_4d432b5971_z_d.jpg)
Montgomery, LA
QuoteMarch 24, 2020: It's the Road Sign City Game Safe Space! Post signs of places ending in "E", "N", or "Y".
Tafton, PA
(https://live.staticflickr.com/3499/4023473879_fa33034165_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/78xmBi)
I-84 east at PA 390 (https://flic.kr/p/78xmBi) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Danville, PA
(https://live.staticflickr.com/6163/6183337914_aeb3f287b0_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/aqpdWo)
I-80 approaching PA 54 (https://flic.kr/p/aqpdWo) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Lilly, PA
(https://live.staticflickr.com/8155/7633733172_016b2b6da0_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/cCySVb)
US 22 @ PA 53 - Cresson, PA (https://flic.kr/p/cCySVb) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
QuoteMarch 24, 2020: It's the Road Sign City Game Safe Space! Post signs of places ending in "E", "N", or "Y".
Clarkesville and Clayton, GA from US 123.
(https://i.imgur.com/pjqum4a.jpg)
Empire and Granby, CO, from I-70.
(https://i.imgur.com/ZMLu4CS.jpg)
Syracuse and Albany, NY, from I-81 in Binghamton.
(https://i.imgur.com/2NXQ4Tp.jpg)
QuoteMarch 25, 2020. Photos with multiple 3-digit routes. The more, the merrier.
3: US 123, GA 365, and GA 184 in Toccoa.
(https://i.imgur.com/js8yeXO.jpg)
4: I-264, US 460, VA 166, and VA 168 in Norfolk.
(https://i.imgur.com/5pCF0Hl.jpg)
5: I-581, US 220, US 221, US 460, and VA 115 in Roanoke.
(https://i.imgur.com/G7Gwi5D.jpg)
QuoteMarch 25, 2020. Photos with multiple 3-digit routes. The more, the merrier.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/3175/2294014407_82e3c2241f_z_d.jpg)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7364/14008245068_0c220b5be1_z_d.jpg)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1084/5108681451_33cf77864b_z_d.jpg)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/875/27711318558_cab7c9a938_z_d.jpg)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/2122/2528994304_17cc1e33f1_z_d.jpg)
QuoteMarch 25, 2020. Photos with multiple 3-digit routes. The more, the merrier.
Here are some 4-fers.
I-295, I-395, I-695, and DC 295, in downtown D.C.:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2Fexit-signs-EB-I395-from-6thSt-WB-exit_DSC2499.jpg&hash=7bd4970ab5ea8df6753130e76b3fd08fa2a07833)
NB 105, NB 109, NB 130, and NB 190, in Perth-Andover, New Brunswick:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FNB109%2BNB105%2BNB130%2BNB190%2BPerthAmdover%2BFortFairfield-DSC_8668.jpg&hash=58f86170ebe49c297a43fb1dbe8a3c5398d44543)
And a five-fer, FL 112, I-395, US 441, FL 826, and FL 836:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FFL9%2BFL112%2BFL826%2BFL836%2BI-395%2BUS441%2BFlaTPK%2B%2425fine-DSC_5732.jpg&hash=96299aaa0b2ec3e27b5bba927c4233e956ed6871)
QuoteMarch 25, 2020. Photos with multiple 3-digit routes. The more, the merrier.
4 unique numbers among 6 in Gadsden, Alabama. March 30, 2014.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20140330%2Ftoi759us278us411us431.jpg&hash=db9bb3a258b198c59fce2beada1b268d895898bc)
QuoteMarch 25, 2020. Photos with multiple 3-digit routes. The more, the merrier.
Four on FL 836:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1902/44682191624_a1738cac1c_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2b5pUSd)
Four in Lexington, Texas:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/33978071418_57c643ba36_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TLwuRy)
A sixer when leaving the DFW rental car facility:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4471/36974708313_ef860be6e5_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Ykk3AV)
QuoteMarch 25, 2020. Photos with multiple 3-digit routes. The more, the merrier.
Four in New Brunswick:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48829548513_7b6f0f07c5_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hoUczt)
IMG_4493 (https://flic.kr/p/2hoUczt) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Three US Routes in Orangeburg, SC
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48326924942_af3b734f1b_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2gCu86Q)
297 US178 (https://flic.kr/p/2gCu86Q) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Three Ohio Routes
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1581/24827244194_a8a5fe695d_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DPU7Jo)
OH-634-189EE (https://flic.kr/p/DPU7Jo) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteMarch 25, 2020. Photos with multiple 3-digit routes. The more, the merrier.
US 219, US 322, and PA 410
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7242/7187846200_2dd55d088a_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/bXaAfL)
US 219/322 at the beginning of PA 410 west in Luthersburg (https://flic.kr/p/bXaAfL) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
I-376, US 224, and US 422
(https://live.staticflickr.com/789/40434524555_ff2fb9297a_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/24B4vr6)
Intersection of US 224 and US 422 Business - New Castle, PA (https://flic.kr/p/24B4vr6) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
I-279, I-376, and I-579
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48705531307_cc43420b4f_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hcWzzM)
I-279 south approaching I-579 and PA 28 (https://flic.kr/p/2hcWzzM) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
QuoteMarch 25, 2020. Photos with multiple 3-digit routes. The more, the merrier.
Plenty of 3 digit shields in the Bay Area.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2F3digit3.jpg&hash=9b16ac9739a9db709f843410f60f5f417110996a)
QuoteMarch 26, 2020: Any guide sign with both a capital W and a lowercase W on the same panel.
Heading west out of Cody, WY on US14-16-20
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1855/29196742187_26fc98d339_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Lu1WfF)
cityWI (https://flic.kr/p/Lu1WfF) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteMarch 26, 2020: Any guide sign with both a capital W and a lowercase W on the same panel.
Two of each on I-85 right before it ends at I-95 in Virginia. May 25, 2005.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20050525%2Fexit69-2.jpg&hash=fe74e83205cdeb76f8486ad9025017d6304624c7)
QuoteMarch 26, 2020: Any guide sign with both a capital W and a lowercase W on the same panel.
I can do both in the same word.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fwilmslow.jpg&hash=d287b7507c84f8c4265c4eb8aceb3e1351b5363e)
QuoteMarch 26, 2020: Any guide sign with both a capital W and a lowercase W on the same panel.
I threw in some extras, just in case a few don't qualify for whatever reason.
Wailuku and Makawao HI:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hawaiihighways.com%2FHaiku-Makawao-Wailuku-DSC_2230.jpg&hash=23b1748d9f43a23968d5432e3a9a770859f59021)
White Sulphur Springs and Lewisburg WV:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FLewisburgWV%2BWhiteSulphurSprings-DSC_3431.jpg&hash=52df955ec7589dbce48645922f0f428d1bd78785)
Wadena and New York Mills MN:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FNewYorkMillsMN%2BWadena-DSC_1312.jpg&hash=2116f6194c738bc80ea0500fe1a2a14057491eda)
Doswell and West Point VA:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FDoswellVA%2BWestPoint-DSC_4372.jpg&hash=3f24e67cbf77a7d311fc580a77c6f2ccd47e421a)
Wibaux MT and Bowman ND:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FEkalakaMT%2BWibaux%2BBowmanND-DSC_0508.jpg&hash=a7d483a21f7c7520c5f41c8e9db45aeb69fba773)
Weitchpec and Willow Creek CA:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FWeithpecCA%2BSomesBar-DSC_9104.jpg&hash=6ad732289eff15c648540147eb0e2d6d72a7f0de)
QuoteMarch 26, 2020: Any guide sign with both a capital W and a lowercase W on the same panel.
NY 49 outside of Utica has "Watertown":
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1785/27971615497_32e65390ab_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JBKQLH)
Walcott and Plainview at the Iowa 80 exit:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1878/42512265460_e8fab537c4_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/27LEtq9)
QuoteMarch 26, 2020: Any guide sign with both a capital W and a lowercase W on the same panel.
Watertown, WI, from WI 26.
(https://i.imgur.com/dYmGLw8.jpg)
Wadsworth Blvd from I-76 in Denver, CO.
(https://i.imgur.com/zFj3TNB.jpg)
Watterson Expressway (I-264) from I-71 approaching Louisville, KY.
(https://i.imgur.com/PParRDO.jpg)
QuoteMarch 26, 2020: Any guide sign with both a capital W and a lowercase W on the same panel.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48876360473_ab0011658d_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ht389e)
QuoteMarch 26, 2020: Any guide sign with both a capital W and a lowercase W on the same panel.
Along I-80 in PA
(https://live.staticflickr.com/6166/6183333494_e09a15ccbb_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/aqpcCb)
I-80 approaching US 15 (https://flic.kr/p/aqpcCb) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Along PA Turnpike 66
(https://live.staticflickr.com/5551/31958154230_6a92bb23a8_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/QG2TR9)
PA Turnpike 66 approaching PA 136 (https://flic.kr/p/QG2TR9) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Along I-77 in OH
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7848/40587201413_3a69d44e43_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/24Qy1WH)
I-77 south approaching US 36 near Port Washington, OH (https://flic.kr/p/24Qy1WH) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
QuoteMarch 27, 2020: Three of the same capital letter on the same sign using only mixed-case typography.
(In other words, if the sign is written in all caps, it doesn't count.)
Three capital C's on this sign along an exit ramp from WA-14
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1772/29126861047_cd271e2338_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LnQM2r)
cityWL (https://flic.kr/p/LnQM2r) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteMarch 27, 2020: Three of the same capital letter on the same sign using only mixed-case typography.
Quebec's religious town names comes in handy for this one! This one is taken on A-20 near the Ontario border:
(https://i.imgur.com/FxgvVCsl.jpg)
QuoteMarch 27, 2020: Three of the same capital letter on the same sign using only mixed-case typography.
CT 32 exit with three N's on I-95:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4634/38830885604_9e708c6e3a_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/22amrrE)
Three S's on US 101:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49531641837_188f36388a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2isWBsM)
QuoteMarch 27, 2020: Three of the same capital letter on the same sign using only mixed-case typography.
Three S's on Autoroute 20 in Quebec:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FManseauQC_SteSophiedeLevrard-DSC_1164.jpg&hash=d22d8f34f513fdc0cbdc5e94ff9bf6f042e4782c)
Three T's on highway 2 in Alberta:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FTrochuAB%2BThreeHills%2BTorrington-DSC_9826.jpg&hash=fd7e6b5bceccbc5a187a9a4c7878040d7c1db7b6)
Three N's on I-64 in Virginia:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FNewportNewsVA%2BNorfolk%2BWilliamsburg-DSC_4402.jpg&hash=5618c7fea03da6e073f2bd24c6bccee92a9052a5)
QuoteMarch 27, 2020: Three of the same capital letter on the same sign using only mixed-case typography.
Triple M on the 401 in Ontario. July 15, 2015.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20150715%2Fexit705.jpg&hash=f8255a19331f7b448717c24f83d07e629013e967)
QuoteMarch 27, 2020: Three of the same capital letter on the same sign using only mixed-case typography.
WWW at I-470/OH 7 interchange
(https://live.staticflickr.com/908/39985293270_ed103735f2_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23Vn5C7)
Signage on the ramp from OH 7 to I-470 (https://flic.kr/p/23Vn5C7) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
RRR along I-271 in OH
(https://live.staticflickr.com/8163/7393941362_ef8695d618_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/cgnTaC)
I-271 Express Lanes approaching US 422 / OH Routes 87 & 175 (https://flic.kr/p/cgnTaC) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Three S's here on a lovely day in September 2004.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fthrees.jpg&hash=b758afc431055d8958315b392ed7a1d1d5fdfebf)
QuoteMarch 27, 2020: Three of the same capital letter on the same sign using only mixed-case typography.
3 or 4 Bs depending on whether both panels count as a single sign, on Autoroute 40 in Montréal. June 28, 2011.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20110628%2Fsortie76.jpg&hash=6e81a6ac2338cabee335ccdc962db813f5a6e9be)
QuoteApril 1, 2020. Signs containing one of the four seasons.
Springfield, OH, taken in Dayton.
(https://i.imgur.com/LTx74mr.jpg)
Double Summer from US 19 in West Virginia.
(https://i.imgur.com/ahXD8Za.jpg)
Falls Rd from I-83 in Baltimore, MD.
(https://i.imgur.com/emWY6hU.jpg)
QuoteApril 1, 2020. Signs containing one of the four seasons.
In Wrigley, Northwest Territories:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2Fnorman-wells-winter-road-entrance-_DSC1796.jpg&hash=031fe0ef53709c59cfd655b4063a61390cdff44a)
Summerside, Prince Edward Island:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FWaterSt-SummersidePE%2BPE11-DSC_9460.jpg&hash=1f3b8e7e08872bee3c68661616dd251267076907)
Autumn Drive, in McLean, Virginia:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FAutumnDr-McLean-DSC_3000.jpg&hash=14910d9fd4bea0722a3b7d56ed0fbadb0341000e)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1957/44343183595_7e7b0c64a7_z_d.jpg)
Springfield, OH
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/46919637384_a9ab64a819_z_d.jpg)
Summer Ave (Memphis)
QuoteApril 1, 2020. Signs containing one of the four seasons.
Two seasons in one in Holyoke, Mass. July 15, 2009.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20090715%2Fus202us5-close.jpg&hash=bd0efaa7c8606cb73ba2c6dad359014c0368b01a)
Which I suppose technically doesn't qualify since the challenge is for one of the four, but I'll post it anyway.
Quote from: Jim on April 01, 2020, 02:29:18 PM
QuoteApril 1, 2020. Signs containing one of the four seasons.
Two seasons in one in Holyoke, Mass. July 15, 2009.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20090715%2Fus202us5-close.jpg&hash=bd0efaa7c8606cb73ba2c6dad359014c0368b01a)
Which I suppose technically doesn't qualify since the challenge is for one of the four, but I'll post it anyway.
If you treat each sign individually, it counts.
QuoteApril 1, 2020. Signs containing one of the four seasons.
Spring Church, PA
(https://live.staticflickr.com/8223/29592200095_cf8636ba4f_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/M5XL7t)
Spring Church, Armstrong County (https://flic.kr/p/M5XL7t) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Summerhill, PA
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4188/33560031393_e84bfc9c12_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/T8zW7V)
Summerhill, Cambria County (https://flic.kr/p/T8zW7V) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
QuoteApril 1, 2020. Signs containing one of the four seasons.
Springer, NM
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fspringer.jpg&hash=a628afa54f4195c08206c5edea52f23c18555e5b)
QuoteApril 1, 2020. Signs containing one of the four seasons.
Spring Valley, IL
(https://live.staticflickr.com/8626/28890584971_0258912dfa_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/L1XNnZ)
IL-I-80X070 (https://flic.kr/p/L1XNnZ) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteApril 1, 2020. Signs containing one of the four seasons.
Winter(set), Iowa:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49552089281_29c1be9188_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iuKpLV)
Spring (I-585 in South Carolina):
(https://live.staticflickr.com/646/21454184170_466a90fabb_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/yFQiv5)
A Fall on I-94:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/923/29787141758_d9539323ff_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MobTtC)
QuoteApril 2, 2020. State routes that function as a 3DI.
SC 277 from I-20 in Columbia.
(https://i.imgur.com/hYDqycM.jpg)
IN 265 from I-65 near Jeffersonville.
(https://i.imgur.com/tPlskRF.jpg)
MO 370 just west of St. Louis.
(https://i.imgur.com/TZUUcsM.jpg)
QuoteApril 2, 2020. State routes that function as a 3DI.
PA 581 (from I-81 north)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48468834847_a515ae50dc_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2gR2rYk)
I-81 north at PA 581 (https://flic.kr/p/2gR2rYk) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
PA Turnpike 576 (from I-376 east)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/792/41288713372_e82f4e9d6e_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/25Uxs1u)
I-376 east approaching exit for Pittsburgh Int'l Airport and PA Turnpike 576 (https://flic.kr/p/25Uxs1u) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
QuoteApril 2, 2020. State routes that function as a 3DI.
CO 470
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fcolo470.jpg&hash=1ad5a7c2fa1250696df9e07b4d8879fda8f96261)
QuoteApril 2, 2020. State routes that function as a 3DI.
AL 759, as an extension of I-759:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48245087607_4cf68fec1f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2gvfFHi)
NY 878 near I-678 in Queens:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/3872/15322710032_89601bb6df_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/pm1TRJ)
NJ 495 to the Lincoln Tunnel:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4674/25254133007_ced0cb8eb2_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EtC2Uk)
Quote from: csw on April 02, 2020, 12:38:28 PM
April 2, 2020. State routes that function as a 3DI.
I think the following might be the only three Illinois examples.
Illinois 394
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7870/47148866422_252daacc9e_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2eQogm3)
IL-I-80X160WA (https://flic.kr/p/2eQogm3) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Illinois 255
(https://live.staticflickr.com/8769/28908055271_06ab196137_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/L3vkG4)
IL-255-143S (https://flic.kr/p/L3vkG4) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Illinois 390
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/32589917037_bf269b225d_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/RDRQVk)
IL-390X12E (https://flic.kr/p/RDRQVk) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Arkansas State Highway 440 is an extension of Interstate 440 for about two miles.
(https://i.imgur.com/msXMbU0.jpg)
This photo was taken on February 11th, 2018.
Quote from: TBKS1 on April 03, 2020, 02:04:31 PM
Arkansas State Highway 440 is an extension of Interstate 440 for about two miles.
Which Challenge are you submitting for? There isn't yet an active one for today.
Quote from: empirestate on April 03, 2020, 02:31:25 PM
Quote from: TBKS1 on April 03, 2020, 02:04:31 PM
Arkansas State Highway 440 is an extension of Interstate 440 for about two miles.
Which Challenge are you submitting for? There isn't yet an active one for today.
That was for yesterday's challenge but I didn't see the date of the previous reply. I thought it was still going on for today, oops.
Unless someone starts a new challenge I assume the previous challenge remains valid for as long as it remains the current challenge.
Quote from: Truvelo on April 03, 2020, 03:37:10 PM
Unless someone starts a new challenge I assume the previous challenge remains valid for as long as it remains the current challenge.
No, they remain valid only for the calendar day in which they're posted or until the first answer is submitted, whichever occurs sooner. (See rule #1.)
QuoteApril 4, 2020. Signs or assemblies with multiple 4s.
As usual, the more, the merrier.
Five 4s in St. Louis, MO.
(https://i.imgur.com/HioNfGU.jpg)
Six 4s from I-44 (later that same day) near Tulsa, OK.
(https://i.imgur.com/XdvyteO.jpg)
Eight 4s in Rushville, IN.
(https://i.imgur.com/Y7y8ppQ.jpg)
QuoteApril 4, 2020. Signs or assemblies with multiple 4s.
There are thirteen 4's on this one sign.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2F444.jpg&hash=facbbf20d3581e36d784d96554083e3ca036303b)
QuoteApril 4, 2020. Signs or assemblies with multiple 4s.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7735/27551837955_ecc5432f3e_z_d.jpg)
Lebanon, MO
(https://live.staticflickr.com/2010/2178487761_45f510be60_z_d.jpg)
Little Rock, AR
QuoteApril 4, 2020. Signs or assemblies with multiple 4s.
Best I seem to be able to do is a couple of 9x examples.
I-95 in Maine. May 28, 2010.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20100528%2Fexits.jpg&hash=053df01d7f6360515ac7cd96b66bb623d1db6c66)
I-49 South in Missouri (maybe really just 8x, as the ramp speed is a stretch to include). July 22, 2015.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20150722%2Fexit46b.jpg&hash=dffd6758f60f68c837b854adc0a36836cc20a565)
QuoteApril 4, 2020. Signs or assemblies with multiple 4s.
Ohio 444
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1949/45190708911_a88dc89233_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2bRmckD)
OH-444-235NWR (https://flic.kr/p/2bRmckD) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
This assembly has seven 4's. I figured Milwaukee would be great for this challenge since every Interstate there has a 4 in it! (And every US highway except for 1)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48719215277_2ee4625e21_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2he9Hmi)
WI-I-43X072DS (https://flic.kr/p/2he9Hmi) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteApril 4, 2020. Signs or assemblies with multiple 4s.
PA 441 - Middletown, PA
(https://live.staticflickr.com/8007/7633917234_681d2ef225_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/cCzPCE)
PA 230 @ PA 441 - Middletown, PA (https://flic.kr/p/cCzPCE) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
US 422 and PA 488 - Prospect, PA
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4463/38220036136_bc11cd96fc_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21enFbh)
Eastern end of PA 488 at US 422 - Prospect, PA (https://flic.kr/p/21enFbh) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
US 224, US 422 Business, to US 422 - New Castle, PA
(https://live.staticflickr.com/789/40434524555_ff2fb9297a_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/24B4vr6)
Intersection of US 224 and US 422 Business - New Castle, PA (https://flic.kr/p/24B4vr6) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Quote from: csw on April 02, 2020, 12:38:28 PM
QuoteApril 2, 2020. State routes that function as a 3DI.
IN 265 from I-65 near Jeffersonville.
(https://i.imgur.com/tPlskRF.jpg)
IN 265/KY 841 between I-65 in Indiana and I-71 in Kentucky is now officially I-265, but hasn't been signed yet.
QuoteApril 7, 2020. Left exit signage - the funkier, the better.
Left tab smack in the middle of the sign for I-380 in northeastern PA.
(https://i.imgur.com/fC8DWwR.jpg)
This entire tab is yellow - including the exit number - on AZ 51.
(https://i.imgur.com/dHAPNE7.jpg)
This whole assembly in Harrisburg, PA, is a mess.
(https://i.imgur.com/5kIqXBd.jpg)
QuoteApril 7, 2020. Left exit signage - the funkier, the better.
All that's missing are wig-wags on this one-man-band of a gantry on Florida's Turnpike:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4523/26805285859_d97687c4ff_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GQG6B2)
You'd think there would be a better design for something that hatched in 2015, but nope...
QuoteApril 7, 2020. Left exit signage - the funkier, the better.
Two left exits in quick succession here. There has been no queues here for the last couple of weeks :cool:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fleftexit.jpg&hash=900248d66ed6843f58239c177bed343061c1824e)
QuoteApril 7, 2020. Left exit signage - the funkier, the better.
Here's one in Seattle in the rain. March 10, 2017.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20170310%2Fexit165.jpg&hash=f552d24325a5bb805424116b17b942e7c428d63e)
QuoteApril 7, 2020. Left exit signage - the funkier, the better.
In downtown Washington D.C., two left exits from I-395 -- the marked one is exit 2A (since renumbered) to I-695, etc., but exit 6 to C Street SW is also an unmarked left exit from I-395:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2Fexit-signs-EB-I395-from-6thSt-WB-exit_DSC2499.jpg&hash=7bd4970ab5ea8df6753130e76b3fd08fa2a07833)
Left exit 74B in Kentucky from I-275 to I-471:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FI-275%2BI-471%2BUS27%2Bexit74A%2Bleftexit74B-DSC_2935.jpg&hash=d2f57c73783bb438d85e824cdb5a4901c79cee66)
Left exit 155 in Mandan, North Dakota from I-94 to BL-94:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FI-94%2BI-94BL%2BND6%2Bleftexit155-DSC_1162.jpg&hash=5d5d39562431cee2fc5f54283e7e8c6e8de5399a)
QuoteApril 7, 2020. Left exit signage - the funkier, the better.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7102/6882203750_4054783b37_z_d.jpg)
Left-Right split exit
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1735/42705980252_13bbe353e9_z_d.jpg)
Kentucky has been installing those new left exit tabs on its overheads for the past year.
QuoteApril 7, 2020. Left exit signage - the funkier, the better.
Along I-77 north in Charlotte, NC
(https://live.staticflickr.com/8156/7113658951_819810f385_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/bQBmYg)
I-77 near I-277 & NC 16 (https://flic.kr/p/bQBmYg) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Along I-70 east near Indian Springs, MD
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48468846897_f978730349_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2gR2vy6)
I-70 east at US 40 east near Park Head, MD (https://flic.kr/p/2gR2vy6) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Along I-70 west in Hancock, MD
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48468893577_d855bcac2f_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2gR2KqV)
I-70/US 40 west approaching US 522 south - Hancock, MD (https://flic.kr/p/2gR2KqV) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Quote from: jmd41280 on April 07, 2020, 06:02:48 PM
QuoteApril 7, 2020. Left exit signage - the funkier, the better.
Along I-77 north in Charlotte, NC
(https://live.staticflickr.com/8156/7113658951_819810f385_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/bQBmYg)
I-77 near I-277 & NC 16 (https://flic.kr/p/bQBmYg) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Thankfully the Charlotte signage is now the more-preferred left-banner sign, but GSV isn't updated so I can't provide a link.
Here are mine (maybe I should have skipped this challenge). Nothing off the wall but here we go:
I-40 Eastbound at Southern leg of I-87, Raleigh, NC
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49747346638_f2f118d333_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iN19Z5)IMG_3809 (https://flic.kr/p/2iN19Z5) by BrentWhiteNC (https://www.flickr.com/photos/63256294@N05/), on Flickr
I-73 Southbound at Bryan Blvd, Greensboro, NC
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49748214122_60c7b2540f_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iN5ARG)IMG_2573 (https://flic.kr/p/2iN5ARG) by BrentWhiteNC (https://www.flickr.com/photos/63256294@N05/), on Flickr
I-73 Northbound to I-40 West, near Greensboro, NC (sorry it's so dark; the sun messed with my light meter)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49747883996_db431967be_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iN3UHS)IMG_2567 (https://flic.kr/p/2iN3UHS) by BrentWhiteNC (https://www.flickr.com/photos/63256294@N05/), on Flickr
I-85 Southbound to US 1 South, between Norlina and Henderson, NC. Upgrade from 2003 spec left banner:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49748224967_5710fb9262_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iN5E5F)IMG_1765 (https://flic.kr/p/2iN5E5F) by BrentWhiteNC (https://www.flickr.com/photos/63256294@N05/), on Flickr
And one more:
I-40 Eastbound to I-440/US 64 Raleigh, before I-87 was designated:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49747900036_936e0abc13_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iN3Zuq)IMG_1750 (https://flic.kr/p/2iN3Zuq) by BrentWhiteNC (https://www.flickr.com/photos/63256294@N05/), on Flickr
Quote from: OracleUsr on April 07, 2020, 08:44:39 PM
Here are mine (maybe I should have skipped this challenge). Nothing off the wall but here we go:
I-73 Southbound at Bryan Blvd, Greensboro, NC
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49748214122_60c7b2540f_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iN5ARG)IMG_2573 (https://flic.kr/p/2iN5ARG) by BrentWhiteNC (https://www.flickr.com/photos/63256294@N05/), on Flickr
This.
QuoteApril 8, 2020. Unusual shield banners. This excludes cardinal directions, TO, ALT, TRUCK, BYPASS, BUSINESS, and DETOUR.
CONNECTOR banner on US 74 near Bryson City, NC.
(https://i.imgur.com/Iu5uqum.jpg)
Triple banner, including OLD US 58 in Norton, VA.
(https://i.imgur.com/0eQcErt.jpg)
QuoteApril 8, 2020. Unusual shield banners. This excludes cardinal directions, TO, ALT, TRUCK, BYPASS, BUSINESS, and DETOUR.
What about TOLL
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1931/43443825270_4a42dc7cd2_z_d.jpg)
What about Emergency Detour?
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4418/36544624303_7c1775d714_z_d.jpg)
Historic 80 in Vicksburg
(https://live.staticflickr.com/2393/2259318856_37c730d914_z_d.jpg)
QuoteApril 8, 2020. Unusual shield banners. This excludes cardinal directions, TO, ALT, TRUCK, BYPASS, BUSINESS, and DETOUR.
Historic US 441 Business in Georgia (not sure whether it is a historic alignment of the business route, or of the mainline):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FHistUS441Bus%2BGA105%2BGA385%2BCornelia%2BDemorest-DSC_6121.jpg&hash=e3c121550d4e6c23c73235e731463c950da2152c)
Quote from: oscar on April 08, 2020, 02:50:13 PM
QuoteApril 8, 2020. Unusual shield banners. This excludes cardinal directions, TO, ALT, TRUCK, BYPASS, BUSINESS, and DETOUR.
Historic US 441 Business in Georgia (not sure whether it is a historic alignment of the business route, or of the mainline):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FHistUS441Bus%2BGA105%2BGA385%2BCornelia%2BDemorest-DSC_6121.jpg&hash=e3c121550d4e6c23c73235e731463c950da2152c)
^That's actually one of the signs that originally made me think of this challenge...of course I forgot to post it though.
While I'm here, here's another I forgot, from I-68 in Maryland.
(https://i.imgur.com/csNUpJe.jpg)
QuoteApril 8, 2020. Unusual shield banners. This excludes cardinal directions, TO, ALT, TRUCK, BYPASS, BUSINESS, and DETOUR.
Near Connecticut Route 20 and CT 8, denoting Massachusetts' US 20 is up the road:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/2056/33021016406_f450940d3c_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SiXkK5)
"Car" instead of Truck Route west of Charleston, West Virginia:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/3937/33743848231_999a6a26a9_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TpQ3sK)
Begin South Connector, south of Mount Olive, North Carolina (the pickle place):
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48537701476_ac5fb23edd_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2gX7pC1)
QuoteApril 8, 2020. Unusual shield banners. This excludes cardinal directions, TO, ALT, TRUCK, BYPASS, BUSINESS, and DETOUR.
Westernport, MD - WV 46 sign installed by MDOT w/ "W. VA" banner
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4894/31213481267_a5526481bc_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Pyefw8)
Sign assembly at south end of MD 36 (https://flic.kr/p/Pyefw8) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
^^^
That actually could be a "straignt and right" arrow because WV 46 actually starts again a couple of miles down the road.
As for the "CAR US 60," I've never seen that. Must be a relatively new assembly. There's also a "CAR CR 82" near the New River Gorge visitor center.
QuoteApril 10, 2020. Signs for a college or university.
West Virginia University from I-79, Morgantown, WV.
(https://i.imgur.com/B90pTn0.jpg)
Western Carolina University from US 74, Sylva, NC.
(https://i.imgur.com/SkHU5Ry.jpg)
University of Georgia from US 441, Athens, GA.
(https://i.imgur.com/4EHmS0C.jpg)
QuoteApril 10, 2020. Signs for a college or university.
I've taught classes at 6 different schools, 2 of which where I was also once a student, yet I have no road sign pictures directing to any of them in my collection. So I'll see what else I have.
UNM from I-25 in Albuquerque. April 12, 2002.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20020412%2Fexit224ab.jpg&hash=bfe358c4d27f9625c192f88d0c700f95f8de96fc)
Hamilton College, taken near Clark Mills, New York. September 12, 2015.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20150912%2Fny233ny5ham.jpg&hash=fefc78806e3fe3e3f010815546df23b5c1ab3c52)
Green Mountain College in Poultney, Vermont. February 27, 2019, which I believe was within a couple days of it announcing its closure.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20190227%2Fccgmcwepeastvt140.jpg&hash=20b7e3d79699604b33fe5edadafe81eeec015ae7)
QuoteApril 10, 2020. Signs for a college or university.
Well, I certainly couldn't let this challenge pass without this photo from midtown Atlanta on I-75/85:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ften93.com%2Froadphotos%2Fi75n_gt.jpg&hash=098a5ddcebfdfc02255a66ee54f77ddd63e03f4b)
QuoteApril 10, 2020. Signs for a college or university.
Alderson Broaddus University, from US 250 in Philippi, WV
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4840/45788636742_a26af049b3_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2cLbJsb)
Signs at west end of Philippi Covered Bridge (US 119/US 250 southern split) (https://flic.kr/p/2cLbJsb) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
QuoteApril 10, 2020. Signs for a college or university.
closest I have:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/6221/7025710975_feec21ef9c_z_d.jpg)
University of West Florida Wildlife Refuge (does that mean it's a party beach? ;) ) :cheers:
QuoteApril 10, 2020. Signs for a college or university.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1977/44519932274_b72114f79e_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2aQ5hPd)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/904/40835064324_f2ae0407ae_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/25dsnXb)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1780/43753315811_af54bb8f79_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/29EkbrZ)
QuoteApril 10, 2020. Signs for a college or university.
This one is in the background, but still...
(https://i.imgur.com/ICSa298.jpg)
QuoteApril 13, 2020. Signs or shields whose digits add up to 13.
Going all Colorado for this one.
CO 391 from I-70 WB in Denver. (3+9+1)
(https://i.imgur.com/13gsl7b.jpg)
Exit 265 for CO 58, about a mile down the road from the last one. (2+6+5, 5+8)
(https://i.imgur.com/FXOIWAB.jpg)
I-76 & US 85 heading out of Denver. (7+6, 8+5)
(https://i.imgur.com/gPT6YJR.jpg)
QuoteApril 13, 2020. Signs or shields whose digits add up to 13.
Pennsylvania 274:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FPA274-DSC_3430.jpg&hash=6e36c27f4a7ac2bfd4d6528390d6dd274c08351d)
Georgia 49:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FGA49%2BGA3%2BGA27%2BUS19%2BUS280-DSC_5770.jpg&hash=08d05be4149bb0d58a24865dc5bd210fa29d4fc1)
Minnesota 67:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FMN67%2BUS75-DSC_2080.jpg&hash=b14e2130ac95707eca70def715df09104a944dd3)
QuoteApril 13, 2020. Signs or shields whose digits add up to 13.
Ontario 427
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Font127.jpg&hash=9958e16abd7b63ecf9380dcaa247089ccdc67ccf)
AL 157
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fsalad.jpg&hash=26083bd4efaae825bf401fcdeb8c3e51d3e84ca1)
QuoteApril 13, 2020. Signs or shields whose digits add up to 13.
Illinois 184, from last week
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49766424687_36fc5c1f69_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iPFWdX)
IL-184ST (https://flic.kr/p/2iPFWdX) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Interstate 805. I looked for an I-238 sign in my collection, but no luck.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1841/44558259641_7d0b4b0418_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2aTsJcT)
CA-I-805SR (https://flic.kr/p/2aTsJcT) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Exit/Sortie 49 on A-40 in Montreal
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48811309253_b4d10c0537_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hnhHFt)
IMG_3489 (https://flic.kr/p/2hnhHFt) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteApril 13, 2020. Signs or shields whose digits add up to 13.
PA 481
(https://live.staticflickr.com/3282/3039963496_1ff0be6a4f_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/5CCBeJ)
PA 481 near Daisytown (https://flic.kr/p/5CCBeJ) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
PA 94
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4148/5010540130_48ab329c55_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/8CLk1W)
PA 94 in Hanover (https://flic.kr/p/8CLk1W) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
PA 436
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1906/44949865992_5e360ab45f_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2bu4P8w)
South end of PA 436 at US 119 near Punxsutawney (https://flic.kr/p/2bu4P8w) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
QuoteApril 14, 2020. Toll road signage.
Approaching the Jane Addams Tollway (I-90) on US 20 near Rockford, IL.
(https://i.imgur.com/TX9So1N.jpg)
US 58 tunnel beneath the harbor between Portsmouth and Norfolk, VA.
(https://i.imgur.com/UVlWQLq.jpg)
Chicago Skyway/Indiana Toll Road entrance from US 12/20/41 just feet from the Indiana state line.
(https://i.imgur.com/0Uzfp0e.jpg)
QuoteApril 14, 2020. Toll road signage.
One of my favourites is this sign I saw when entering Slovakia. Imagine trying to read this travelling at 60mph :hmmm:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Ftollsine.jpg&hash=582d379dc378e48ec93a1316b197348e7c096d17)
Here's how the sign should have formatted it:
| ∞ | 1m | 7d | 1d |
<3,5 t | 1100 | 300 | 150 | ---- |
3,5-12 t | 7500 | 2000 | 800 | 200 |
>12 t | 15000 | 3000 | 1400 | 300 |
(Note: for reference, Sk 28 ≈ US $1)
QuoteApril 14, 2020. Toll road signage.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/2675/4201625860_9c1bd5c31e_d.jpg)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/2829/8905568114_9a7d72eaac_z_d.jpg)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7808/46630508075_b0a7da482f_z_d.jpg)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/960/40370742220_9b361d6de7_z_d.jpg)
QuoteApril 14, 2020. Toll road signage.
I-95 express lanes north of Miami:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FFL9%2BFL112%2BFL826%2BFL836%2BI-395%2BUS441%2BFlaTPK%2B%2425fine-DSC_5732.jpg&hash=96299aaa0b2ec3e27b5bba927c4233e956ed6871)
Florida 408 Toll:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FFLToll408%2BFL435-DSC_6643.jpg&hash=4a5b93bf591e15eb8cc2d796a685d80240ceb2eb)
Quote from: csw on April 14, 2020, 12:15:34 PM
QuoteApril 14, 2020. Toll road signage.
This may be worth narrowing down a bit–any signs posted on a toll road? signs identifying or directing to a toll road? signs with the word "toll"?
Quote from: empirestate on April 14, 2020, 02:25:51 PM
Quote from: csw on April 14, 2020, 12:15:34 PM
QuoteApril 14, 2020. Toll road signage.
This may be worth narrowing down a bit–any signs posted on a toll road? signs identifying or directing to a toll road? signs with the word "toll"?
All of the above. If I get specific, the odds of people being able to find a photo of what I specify decrease. And since my goal is simply to see as many road sign photos as possible, I kept this one broad.
QuoteApril 14, 2020. Toll road signage.
US 206 in New Jersey. May 9, 2018.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20180509%2Ftollus206ms.jpg&hash=2bd528f1f375980eb3c0cc0990783de9f01aaca9)
New Hampshire-style "A Toll Road". June 24, 2012.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20120624%2Fnh3ai93i393us4.jpg&hash=f916a2d8df878081dad1f972e0d2d5750613568a)
Kansas Turnpike. July 1, 2013.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20130701%2Fktag.jpg&hash=f60afed2354a6789b5f057ae77de8fd83b5195de)
QuoteApril 14, 2020. Toll road signage.
(https://i.imgur.com/yMOwa4d.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Ptr94dO.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/AYnADwb.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/oco7rEn.jpg)
Quote from: csw on April 14, 2020, 06:54:10 PM
Quote from: empirestate on April 14, 2020, 02:25:51 PM
Quote from: csw on April 14, 2020, 12:15:34 PM
QuoteApril 14, 2020. Toll road signage.
This may be worth narrowing down a bit–any signs posted on a toll road? signs identifying or directing to a toll road? signs with the word "toll"?
All of the above. If I get specific, the odds of people being able to find a photo of what I specify decrease. And since my goal is simply to see as many road sign photos as possible, I kept this one broad.
I think you ended up with a pretty good batch of responses, even though they all did take a narrower view of the subject than you meant (specifically mentioning the toll road, or monetary amounts, etc.).
But you're right, the intent of the thread is to see a wide variety of content, not to stump ourselves. In that same vein, I'll point out that the thread is by no means limited to signs, nor even to photographs. It's posted in Traffic Control solely to be alongside other existing challenge threads–there's no expectation that the Challenges be restricted to traffic control devices.
Other kinds of pictures we might look for are maps, sign drawings or official highway plans, our own homemade illustrations, LEGO models, ASCII art...whatever! :-D The only restriction really is that it's something on-topic for the forum overall.
QuoteApril 16, 2020: It's 4-16. Post two route numbers intersecting, where one is the square of the other. (Two intersecting routes numbered a and b such that a²=b.)
IL-4 and IL-16. Gillespie, IL
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49771556447_02507c65d6_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iQ9eHz)
IL-004-016WN (https://flic.kr/p/2iQ9eHz) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteApril 16, 2020: It's 4-16. Post two route numbers intersecting, where one is the square of the other. (Two intersecting routes numbered a and b such that a²=b.)
NY 2 and US 4 in Troy:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/5798/30980904161_5ac79d3fbd_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PcFes2)
MN 5 and MN 25:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4905/46655953951_ac7046fa7b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2e5PXDa)
QuoteApril 16, 2020: It's 4-16. Post two route numbers intersecting, where one is the square of the other. (Two intersecting routes numbered a and b such that a²=b.)
WV 9 crosses over I-81 in Martinsburg.
(https://i.imgur.com/iVA2POa.jpg)
MD 2-4 in Calvert County.
(https://i.imgur.com/bWCeYyG.jpg)
QuoteApril 16, 2020: It's 4-16. Post two route numbers intersecting, where one is the square of the other. (Two intersecting routes numbered a and b such that a²=b.)
US 6 and SR 36 at Tintic Junction, Utah
(https://i.imgur.com/P3PnEvD.jpg)
I-15 and SR 225 in Farmington, Utah
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1762/41260261720_43e71a88bb_c.jpg)[/url (https://flic.kr/p/25S2CjL)
QuoteApril 17, 2020: Streets, roads, or routes named for famous animals (excluding humans).
Lily Flagg Road in Huntsville; Lily Flagg was a famous cow (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lily_Flagg) for her record-breaking milk/butter production:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49781194696_993ca985e5_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iQZCQh)
QuoteApril 17, 2020: Streets, roads, or routes named for famous animals (excluding humans).
Man O' War Blvd. in Lexington KY (named for the famous horse):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FManOWarBlvd-LexingtonKY-DSC_4819.jpg&hash=13319cf21c9e26e93ded2b9f09a6d646d9092c8a)
QuoteApril 19, 2020: Something additional (not just a replacement) was clearly added on afterwards.
Not limited to signs, although I expect that most examples will be.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7887/32434562167_ac78754933_c.jpg)
QuoteApril 19, 2020: Something additional (not just a replacement) was clearly added on afterwards.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7128/7417261720_69e8e96e9a_z_d.jpg)
Kearney, MO
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4751/25519527287_2677f77fef_z_d.jpg)
Bentonville, AR
(https://live.staticflickr.com/8221/8315734251_fd545b5639_z_d.jpg)
Neosho, MO
(https://live.staticflickr.com/2192/2150382811_39dfe9da5d_z_d.jpg)
Springfield, MO
QuoteApril 19, 2020: Something additional (not just a replacement) was clearly added on afterwards.
(https://i.imgur.com/7VZSrsN.jpg)
QuoteApril 19, 2020: Something additional (not just a replacement) was clearly added on afterwards.
I-240, Asheville, NC.
(https://i.imgur.com/NNPSDIK.jpg)
I-76, Akron, OH.
(https://i.imgur.com/pdedPaZ.jpg)
QuoteApril 19, 2020: Something additional (not just a replacement) was clearly added on afterwards.
US 209 in New York, with the addition featuring an ugly font on an upside-down NYS route shield. May 20, 2005.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20050520%2Fus209ny17.jpg&hash=3dd24187638852136e806e6538d0506be67ce956)
QuoteApril 19, 2020: Something additional (not just a replacement) was clearly added on afterwards.
This challenge immediately made me think of Iowa Interstates.
Sorry, Iowa, those tiny shields are impossible to read.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/40938819453_5f44a6e966_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/25nC9JH)
IA-I-80X239AEJ (https://flic.kr/p/25nC9JH) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
US61 was recently rerouted onto Interstates around Davenport.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7285/28012100312_9ee6cf207a_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JFkkuL)
IA-I-80X290EA (https://flic.kr/p/JFkkuL) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteApril 22, 2020: Earth Day! Signs including "Earth", or foreign-language or other equivalents such as "Terra" or "Tierra".
It's always Earth Day, in this small west Texas town:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FEarthTX-DSC_4987.jpg&hash=3d6e6a6a9a6e92f2dcc80b0e1a903812f4a8bd42)
Blue Earth, Minnesota:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FBlueEarthMN%2B%28Faribault%29County1-DSC_5141.jpg&hash=9ab9e7902dd1e8f52f035d4df01923d4d0045264)
Camino La Tierra, in Santa Fe, New Mexico:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FLaTierraCamino-SantaFeNM-DSC_8346.jpg&hash=bb7f4e4243c8312a50b5c6996dee2bef8299da58)
QuoteApril 22, 2020: Earth Day! Signs including "Earth", or foreign-language or other equivalents such as "Terra" or "Tierra".
Tierra Amarilla, from US 285 in Tres Piedras, New Mexico. January 26, 2008.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20080126%2Ftgbta.jpg&hash=26088ca8f2c9e3e875de925f1538dd4b47d096d2)
Stephentown, New York, the only Stephentown on Earth. New York 43. May 11, 2003.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20030511%2Fstephentown-close.jpg&hash=8363cc582d5c7cbc63789aa60d2d33072631fa3f)
From Minnesota 60 in Blue Earth County. July 19, 2015.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20150719%2Fcr32cr123-close.jpg&hash=d3efd32b060ba3ad7675e388dc487b69ee58c0cf)
QuoteApril 22, 2020: Earth Day! Signs including "Earth", or foreign-language or other equivalents such as "Terra" or "Tierra".
Earth City Expressway from MO 370 west of St. Louis.
(https://i.imgur.com/PyaYry0.jpg)
QuoteApril 23, 2020. Signs with destinations in another state that including the state's two-letter abbreviation.
Ironton, OH, from Huntington, WV.
(https://i.imgur.com/e1RUrTt.jpg)
Berryville, VA, from US 340 near Charles Town, WV.
(https://i.imgur.com/Fa7fvFk.jpg)
Henderson, KY, from I-64 in southern IN.
(https://i.imgur.com/6KuE66h.jpg)
QuoteApril 23, 2020. Signs with destinations in another state that including the state's two-letter abbreviation.
104 miles to Albany NY on the Mass Pike. September 16, 2017.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20170916%2Fpsa.jpg&hash=74025434e777293c428df8e2e5177c197ba1c922)
Boston MA from I-195's western end in Rhode Island. April 25, 2014.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20140425%2Fexit6.jpg&hash=ac053ae632d151f59a97ce50fc5d888051cdbf38)
Triple VT from Massachusetts 8A in Heath. June 25, 2016.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20160625%2Fma8anorthjw.jpg&hash=c11b5f41a1e8648956eb7925898e5005d892fe9e)
QuoteApril 23, 2020. Signs with destinations in another state that including the state's two-letter abbreviation.
Here's another three from the northeast taken during the same trip in 2010.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fgreenfield.jpg&hash=31b5c26b1bf11a88bcbb003ae16a5dd482bb7bcf)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fstate1.jpg&hash=1de011818d79d5043a6a2989302af488d86f1f88)
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2F123.jpg&hash=3c332362d640cc1e4d8a31f1416015cc50d5c054)
QuoteApril 23, 2020. Signs with destinations in another state that including the state's two-letter abbreviation.
Along US 224 west in New Castle, PA
(https://live.staticflickr.com/789/40434524555_ff2fb9297a_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/24B4vr6)
Intersection of US 224 and US 422 Business - New Castle, PA (https://flic.kr/p/24B4vr6) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Along I-70 east in St. Clairsville, OH
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4483/37867222581_ba21f52fd3_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ZGcpZX)
I-70 east approaching I-470 - St. Clairsville, OH (https://flic.kr/p/ZGcpZX) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
US 340 in Harpers Ferry, WV
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4090/4999216215_235cae347c_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/8BLhP2)
US 340 (https://flic.kr/p/8BLhP2) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
QuoteApril 23, 2020. Signs with destinations in another state that including the state's two-letter abbreviation.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48191688592_3bbbc67840_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2gqx13C)
Quote from: jmd41280 on April 23, 2020, 06:32:55 PM
QuoteApril 23, 2020. Signs with destinations in another state that including the state's two-letter abbreviation.
QuoteApril 23, 2020. Signs with destinations in another state that including the state's two-letter abbreviation.
I looked no further than Indiana...
(https://live.staticflickr.com/943/27970872668_a04e3d3dbf_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JBG2Xj)
IN-US41-U136NNA (https://flic.kr/p/JBG2Xj) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4366/36911056591_4fbe012593_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/YeGPar)
IN-US31BNTEW (https://flic.kr/p/YeGPar) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/27970092308_1cd49584e8_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JBC2YQ)
IN-I-69-I-64SA (https://flic.kr/p/JBC2YQ) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteApril 23, 2020. Signs with destinations in another state that including the state's two-letter abbreviation.
Posting late due to connection problems. So sue me.
Bennington, VT:
(https://i.imgur.com/vwFE2NI.jpg)
How about a single-letter abbreviation? Point Pleasant, WV:
(https://i.imgur.com/WdYGOs6.jpg)
April 27th, 2020: Road signs with missing screws to hold them up.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/783/27347924278_e7f6074ed2_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HEDg6Q)
AR-18 (https://flic.kr/p/HEDg6Q) by TBKS1 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/154936453@N06/), on Flickr
QuoteApril 27th, 2020: Road signs with missing screws to hold them up.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7350/14092020286_232dfcf5e3_z_d.jpg)
I-49 at Ar 282 near Rudy, AR
QuoteApril 27th, 2020: Road signs with missing screws to hold them up.
Old Hawaii 90 marker, dangling but propped up by the sign beneath it:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hawaiihighways.com%2Fold73%2Bold90-jct%2Bbus-stop-large.jpg&hash=ac1d76ba7d46b66c1adf4fffde65e5a0e6bccb00)
April 30th, 2020: Road signs that have been bent.
(https://i.imgur.com/ob4K4TP.jpg)
AR-980 off of US-67 in Northeast Arkansas, taken on June 1st, 2018
(https://i.imgur.com/lgvKPRi.jpg)
Lee County, Arkansas; taken on June 3rd, 2018
QuoteApril 30th, 2020: Road signs that have been bent.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7506/15846266451_357cc9bab2_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/q9hfWx)
QuoteApril 30th, 2020: Road signs that have been bent.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/3906/14899050901_2103524e4b_z_d.jpg)
War Eagle Mill, Arkansas
QuoteApril 30th, 2020: Road signs that have been bent.
Worthington, PA
(https://live.staticflickr.com/2885/33902463336_6a3316b03f_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TDQZcW)
Worthington, Armstrong County (https://flic.kr/p/TDQZcW) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
QuoteApril 30th, 2020: Road signs that have been bent.
Lol I could just post all the photos I've taken and sent to our sign crew.
QuoteApril 30, 2020: Road signs that have been bent.
A fallen sign at Cedar Gap Conservation Area, MO
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200501/42d476cb1f67b323a03e591681c98ce7.jpg)
SM-G965U
QuoteApril 30, 2020: Road signs that have been bent.
A vehicle lost control and slammed into these signs. Only one was bent but the whole assembly was replaced.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fbent.jpg&hash=6cd5de3ce55eceda8dc2daf8750cf08975beb49b)
QuoteMay 2, 2020: A route number divisible by 5 and a route number divisible by 2, in a state US52 passes through. (Don't use US52 as your route divisible by 2.)
US18 and IA-15 in Iowa
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48734367448_1523b53716_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hfunyC)
IA-015 (https://flic.kr/p/2hfunyC) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
I-20 and I-95 in South Carolina
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48352089726_19fef284c6_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2gEH6Hq)
SC-I-95X160BS (https://flic.kr/p/2gEH6Hq) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Ohio 12 and Ohio 635
(https://live.staticflickr.com/8131/30032443730_c1bd4fa0f1_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MKS8cY)
OH-012-635ES (https://flic.kr/p/MKS8cY) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteMay 2, 2020: A route number divisible by 5 and a route number divisible by 2, in a state US52 passes through. (Don't use US52 as your route divisible by 2.)
A West Virginia entry from I-70. June 4, 2003.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20030604%2Fexit1b.jpg&hash=83e4db794e060683f241952b41d12809ab69f76e)
One from Minnesota, taken on Minnesota 60. July 19, 2015.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20150719%2Fmn4mn30sj.jpg&hash=70b3d085d50dc29a253880617d243f1ff7e78237)
And in Illinois, one that qualifies many ways, from I-74. July 30, 2018.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20180730%2Fexit94.jpg&hash=f59f7e3a9fe4b28066aecdb0e7b5c48e69056e16)
QuoteMay 2, 2020: A route number divisible by 5 and a route number divisible by 2, in a state US52 passes through. (Don't use US52 as your route divisible by 2.)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7866/47493294892_9086f57ecb_z_d.jpg)
US 45 , IL 116
QuoteMay 2, 2020: A route number divisible by 5 and a route number divisible by 2, in a state US52 passes through. (Don't use US52 as your route divisible by 2.)
I'll challenge myself to also have a US 52 shield in each photo.
I-64 and US 60 near Huntington, WV.
(https://i.imgur.com/qiN14TP.jpg)
IN 18 and IN 55 in Fowler.
(https://i.imgur.com/oHWcIiZ.jpg)
US 58 and VA 100 in Hillsville.
(https://i.imgur.com/G12cZtK.jpg)
QuoteMay 2, 2020: A route number divisible by 5 and a route number divisible by 2, in a state US52 passes through. (Don't use US52 as your route divisible by 2.)
Wheeling, WV - I-70, US 40, WV 2
(https://live.staticflickr.com/2440/3755864434_56bde9866b_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/6HTMDm)
US 40 @ WV 2 (https://flic.kr/p/6HTMDm) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Lisbon, OH - US 30, OH 45, OH 154, OH 164
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7103/7390845438_ae7e9155b7_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/cg71RC)
Lisbon, OH (https://flic.kr/p/cg71RC) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Fancy Gap, VA (along I-77) - VA 148, CR 775
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7228/7124561607_f6d79ae2b5_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/bRzeX6)
I-77 near VA 148 (https://flic.kr/p/bRzeX6) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
QuoteMay 4, 2020. Signs that reference a state capital city.
Dover, DE, from US 13.
(https://i.imgur.com/Qu6Vqfu.jpg)
Indianapolis, IN, and Lansing, MI, from IN 3 north of Fort Wayne.
(https://i.imgur.com/22OQwLX.jpg)
Albany, NY, and Boston, MA, from the Thruway.
(https://i.imgur.com/OkjZs6d.jpg)
QuoteMay 4, 2020. Signs that reference a state capital city.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4708/40388351522_8cfeb76d70_z_d.jpg)
Little Rock
(https://live.staticflickr.com/8124/8632015298_c0957d14f3_z_d.jpg)
Baton Rouge
QuoteMay 4, 2020. Signs that reference a state capital city.
Honolulu HI, on Interstate H-201:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hawaiihighways.com%2Fmoanalua-freeway-exit1B-large.jpg&hash=64ded3953e8b677105a0b0d6d1faff4ee8ddccdf)
Santa Fe NM, from I-25:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FSantaFeReliefRte%2BNM599-SantaFeNM-DSC_8328.jpg&hash=ec54d63f20fd8f9355b8f357f0560c0bbccd2429)
Phoenix AZ, from Las Vegas NV:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FPhoenixAZ%2BElyNV%2BNeedlesCA%2BRenoNV-DSC_1950.jpg&hash=306c2de806e92e5898c1d483afbc6d756e6167c1)
BTW, I looked for one for Juneau AK in my photo collection (in case anybody wanted to make this a continuing challenge running until we picked up something from all 50 states), no luck. Problem is the only highway serving Juneau is entirely within city limits, so the city probably isn't used as a destination, though maybe Jim has an example in his photo collection.
Jefferson City
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200504/7ab726533dc065886e417e8e45672324.jpg)
SM-G965U
QuoteMay 4, 2020. Signs that reference a state capital city.
Lansing, MI. This is the northern terminus of US-127 south of Grayling.
(https://i.imgur.com/waRy8vT.jpg)
It shouldn't be that hard to find a captial on a highway sign, most captials are on the interstate system. I think it would be a better challenge to see if you can have more than one.
Somebody already posted Albany and Boston in the same pic. Does anyone have a pic with three or four capitals?
Quote from: mrsman on May 04, 2020, 05:53:05 PM
It shouldn't be that hard to find a captial on a highway sign, most captials are on the interstate system. I think it would be a better challenge to see if you can have more than one.
Somebody already posted Albany and Boston in the same pic. Does anyone have a pic with three or four capitals?
Unless the three are close together or are on the same route I would struggle to find such a sign. The best I can find in my photo collection is two. Here is Topeka and Des Moines taken in 2012.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Ftopekadesmoines.jpg&hash=044d8a2e27aabc301c3cb0f07857b6a78a2d1f4f)
Quote from: oscar on May 04, 2020, 11:31:34 AM
Santa Fe NM, from I-25:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FSantaFeReliefRte%2BNM599-SantaFeNM-DSC_8328.jpg&hash=ec54d63f20fd8f9355b8f357f0560c0bbccd2429)
New Mexico never ceases to astound me with their crappy signage. And this is coming from a guy who drives in "Old Mexico".
To me, that sign looks like "Santa Relief / Fe Route".
QuoteMay 4, 2020. Signs that reference a state capital city.
I had hope of a Hartford-Boston-Albany combo around here on I-91 South, but if that exists, I don't have a picture of it. So here's a Boston/Albany. August 30, 2007.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20070830%2Fexit15.jpg&hash=b3658a312bb6806573718e6f17af728494c32980)
Here's a St. Paul/Madison, as I-494 becomes I-694. July 31, 2010.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20100731%2Fexit58b.jpg&hash=162f6a953a7fa46c65f73273562873d350e50fe7)
The rare Columbus/Denver combo on I-70 in Maryland. August 14, 2018.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20180814%2Fcstldcf.jpg&hash=dcd97952f304d6bc0dfc52cb86b36dce3ec0b7dc)
Quote from: oscar on May 04, 2020, 11:31:34 AM
BTW, I looked for one for Juneau AK in my photo collection (in case anybody wanted to make this a continuing challenge running until we picked up something from all 50 states), no luck. Problem is the only highway serving Juneau is entirely within city limits, so the city probably isn't used as a destination, though maybe Jim has an example in his photo collection.
This is the best I've got, at the ferry terminal.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20010623%2Fjuneau.jpg&hash=94474c4a3479acc6f02bbf361a8fa8f31b852b83)
QuoteMay 4, 2020. Signs that reference a state capital city.
After so many searches that came up short, I finally found a duo in my collection.
Columbus and Indianapolis
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1931/44279856595_d87d39e7e7_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2asRQFn)
OH-I-75X016BS (https://flic.kr/p/2asRQFn) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
A few more duos I found.
Indianapolis and Springfield from I-55 around Bloomington, IL.
(https://i.imgur.com/0su4mzN.jpg)
Indianapolis and Columbus from I-75 in Dayton, OH.
(https://i.imgur.com/zi6u5C8.jpg)
Indianapolis and Nashville from I-64 in Louisville, KY.
(https://i.imgur.com/pxQU6hn.jpg)
QuoteMay 4, 2020. Signs that reference a state capital city.
Harrisburg, PA - from the Hersheypark parking lot in Hershey, PA
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48468684986_99956642da_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2gR1Fqw)
Sign assembly at Hersheypark exit (https://flic.kr/p/2gR1Fqw) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Charleston, WV - from US 19 north near Sutton, WV
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7177/7124673423_a97c17a094_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/bRzPbX)
US 19 @ I-79 (https://flic.kr/p/bRzPbX) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
Columbus, OH - from OH 7 north near Bellaire, OH
(https://live.staticflickr.com/970/39985293340_e626daa900_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23Vn5Dj)
OH 7 approaching exit for I-470 (https://flic.kr/p/23Vn5Dj) by Jon Dawson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/jmd41280/), on Flickr
QuoteMay 4, 2020. Signs that reference a state capital city.
Going over quota, to sneak in some more western capitals.
Boise ID:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FArcoID57%2BCratersoftheMoon76%2BBoise253-DSC_9957.jpg&hash=d56646daec068d906cbaa172cb8b4e58add3c5f3)
Helena MT:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FTownsendMT%2BHelena-DSC_9691.jpg&hash=83e9dfc419acbdb845671d70db15822663652444)
Sacramento CA:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FEndCA160%2BSacramentoCA%2Belev25ft-DSC_9404.jpg&hash=f6f97f297f235da4ac2e5c358d6ab1823024872e)
Carson City NV (at Stephen Conn's completion there of all the U.S. counties in 2012):
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FStephenConn-completion2012_DSC7725.jpg&hash=a5f7166f2dde51d5e8ff974c6cbae77a3a19f13f)
Quote from: Jim on May 04, 2020, 09:16:14 PM
QuoteMay 4, 2020. Signs that reference a state capital city.
I had hope of a Hartford-Boston-Albany combo around here on I-91 South, but if that exists, I don't have a picture of it. So here's a Boston/Albany. August 30, 2007.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20070830%2Fexit15.jpg&hash=b3658a312bb6806573718e6f17af728494c32980)
I also thought there might be a triple capital sign in the New England Area, but I guess they don't exist. Anyway any of the two capital signs are also nice finds.
QuoteMay 5, 2020. Happy Cinco de Mayo. Post signs with lots of 5s.
4 5s on this distance sign on I-64 in western VA.
(https://i.imgur.com/HuDOD5M.jpg)
SC 555 from I-20 near Columbia.
(https://i.imgur.com/kYyyGxk.jpg)
7 5s at the US 67/I-55 junction south of St. Louis, MO.
(https://i.imgur.com/snRy8R5.jpg)
QuoteMay 5, 2020. Happy Cinco de Mayo. Post signs with lots of 5s.
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(https://live.staticflickr.com/2794/4200872245_f74537d57d_z_d.jpg)
QuoteMay 5, 2020. Happy Cinco de Mayo. Post signs with lots of 5s.
NY 5, 5A, and 5B near Utica:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1746/42805916581_5d15f59079_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/28dBvEv)
A lot of fives in Manchac, Louisiana at I-55/US 51:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4583/24576944628_841c4e3512_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DrMgoC)
QuoteMay 5, 2020. Happy Cinco de Mayo. Post signs with lots of 5s.
Re-playing this palindromic sign assembly -- 53, 535, 35 -- with four 5s, plus five more 5s lurking in the background, for a total of nine:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FI-535%2BUS53%2BWI35-DSC_0775.jpg&hash=d0538114ad41717615cee6c434b9e4d17d98fbcd)
Quote from: oscar on May 05, 2020, 04:19:31 PM
QuoteMay 5, 2020. Happy Cinco de Mayo. Post signs with lots of 5s.
Re-playing this palindromic sign assembly -- 53, 535, 35 -- with four 5s, plus five more 5s lurking in the background, for a total of nine:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FI-535%2BUS53%2BWI35-DSC_0775.jpg&hash=d0538114ad41717615cee6c434b9e4d17d98fbcd)
Rats! If only that weight restriction sign in the background had an ordinance number at the bottom, it might have a "5" as well, but it doesn't have one.
QuoteMay 5, 2020. Happy Cinco de Mayo. Post signs with lots of 5s.
A child route of I-55 at I-55.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49850411481_ae5cc708e0_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iX7oz8)
IL-I-355X12AN (https://flic.kr/p/2iX7oz8) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
QuoteMay 5, 2020. Happy Cinco de Mayo. Post signs with lots of 5s.
St. Helen, MI:
(https://i.imgur.com/hk1htyB.jpg)
QuoteMay 6, 2020: Pictures of 6-section signal heads.
Boulevard Robert-Bourassa. Montreal, QC
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48811689656_1a485ae606_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hnjEL9)
IMG_3644 (https://flic.kr/p/2hnjEL9) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
I wonder how common those are in Texas...
Quote from: kphoger on May 06, 2020, 06:55:56 PM
I wonder how common those are in Texas...
I've not seen any, but Texas is heavy on Flashing Yellow Arrows
Quote from: US71 on May 06, 2020, 07:07:10 PM
Quote from: kphoger on May 06, 2020, 06:55:56 PM
I wonder how common those are in Texas...
I've not seen any, but Texas is heavy on Flashing Yellow Arrows
I was wondering because of the prevalence of double red orbs in Texas. I can easily imagine a stoplight with two red orbs, one yellow orb, one green orb, one yellow arrow, and one green arrow.
Quote from: kphoger on May 07, 2020, 11:27:16 AM
Quote from: US71 on May 06, 2020, 07:07:10 PM
Quote from: kphoger on May 06, 2020, 06:55:56 PM
I wonder how common those are in Texas...
I've not seen any, but Texas is heavy on Flashing Yellow Arrows
I was wondering because of the prevalence of double red orbs in Texas. I can easily imagine a stoplight with two red orbs, one yellow orb, one green orb, one yellow arrow, and one green arrow.
The ones I've seen are Red, Red, Yellow, Green
(https://live.staticflickr.com/3216/3059047470_12d7ebafab_z_d.jpg)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/2080/2530670341_2767feece0_z_d.jpg)
Quote from: mrsman on May 05, 2020, 08:30:00 AM
Quote from: Jim on May 04, 2020, 09:16:14 PM
QuoteMay 4, 2020. Signs that reference a state capital city.
I had hope of a Hartford-Boston-Albany combo around here on I-91 South, but if that exists, I don't have a picture of it. So here's a Boston/Albany. August 30, 2007.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20070830%2Fexit15.jpg&hash=b3658a312bb6806573718e6f17af728494c32980)
I also thought there might be a triple capital sign in the New England Area, but I guess they don't exist. Anyway any of the two capital signs are also nice finds.
I went through GSV in the area, and could find a few doubles that weren't mentioned, such as Hartford / Boston (https://goo.gl/maps/gGG63PhN3rR9bSm18), Hartford / Albany (https://goo.gl/maps/VnX2pxFhB2dSGPf1A), and even Albany / Providence (https://goo.gl/maps/77s2Jxf5Zgz4C5wv6)
Quote from: mrsman on May 05, 2020, 08:30:00 AM
Quote from: Jim on May 04, 2020, 09:16:14 PM
QuoteMay 4, 2020. Signs that reference a state capital city.
I had hope of a Hartford-Boston-Albany combo around here on I-91 South, but if that exists, I don't have a picture of it. So here's a Boston/Albany. August 30, 2007.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20070830%2Fexit15.jpg&hash=b3658a312bb6806573718e6f17af728494c32980)
I also thought there might be a triple capital sign in the New England Area, but I guess they don't exist. Anyway any of the two capital signs are also nice finds.
Closest I can find to a triple capital is the I-55/I-240 interchange in Memphis. There's Nashville, Jackson Miss, and Little Rock all listed, but never in the same direction. Going south on I-240 you see Nashville and Jackson, but St Louis is shown for I-55 north even though Little Rock is shown approaching that interchange from the south.
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Quote from: bassoon1986 on May 07, 2020, 08:31:27 PM
Quote from: mrsman on May 05, 2020, 08:30:00 AM
Quote from: Jim on May 04, 2020, 09:16:14 PM
QuoteMay 4, 2020. Signs that reference a state capital city.
I had hope of a Hartford-Boston-Albany combo around here on I-91 South, but if that exists, I don't have a picture of it. So here's a Boston/Albany. August 30, 2007.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20070830%2Fexit15.jpg&hash=b3658a312bb6806573718e6f17af728494c32980)
I also thought there might be a triple capital sign in the New England Area, but I guess they don't exist. Anyway any of the two capital signs are also nice finds.
Closest I can find to a triple capital is the I-55/I-240 interchange in Memphis. There's Nashville, Jackson Miss, and Little Rock all listed, but never in the same direction. Going south on I-240 you see Nashville and Jackson, but St Louis is shown for I-55 north even though Little Rock is shown approaching that interchange from the south.
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Wait, wait...I found an intersection in Memphis that works. Eastbound Sam Cooper Blvd at I-40/I-240
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200508/d4d059cd194e6b31836a3ce4712d1dfd.jpg)
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QuoteMay 9, 2020
Challenge: Post road or street name signs, where a thing with the same name coincidentally appears in the photo.
For example: a photo of Maple St. with a maple tree in the background; or of Mechanic St. with an auto repair shop visible; or Ford St. with a Ford vehicle driving past.
The juxtaposition should be more or less unintentional; i.e., a photo of Capitol St. showing the state capitol, or Stadium Way showing the ballpark it leads to, are not what's intended.
QuoteMay 9, 2020
Challenge: Post road or street name signs, where a thing with the same name coincidentally appears in the photo.
Hey look, an arrow
(https://live.staticflickr.com/897/41160333201_2e059a6fb9_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/25Hct4g)
bladeAW (https://flic.kr/p/25Hct4g) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Hey look, green leaves
(https://live.staticflickr.com/2887/34182550956_46a7bf7015_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/U5AvuQ)
bladeGF (https://flic.kr/p/U5AvuQ) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Hey look, the color brown on those rails
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/30454981777_07abaf1310_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NpcK3H)
bladeNW7 (https://flic.kr/p/NpcK3H) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote from: bassoon1986 on May 07, 2020, 08:40:20 PM
Wait, wait...I found an intersection in Memphis that works. Eastbound Sam Cooper Blvd at I-40/I-240
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200508/d4d059cd194e6b31836a3ce4712d1dfd.jpg)
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Good job! You have a trifecta!
[I'm really surprised that it exists there, as I would have thought New England is a more likely location.]
QuoteMay 9, 2020
Challenge: Post road or street name signs, where a thing with the same name coincidentally appears in the photo.
This may be stretching the rules a little but here is Arch Street and a golden arches.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Farch.jpg&hash=f71d43e04a2719f0cbb958baa5a617fc864cbc66)
QuoteMay 9, 2020
Challenge: Post road or street name signs, where a thing with the same name coincidentally appears in the photo.
Truck numbered 7674 (look near the center of the container) on US 74/76 near Wilmington, North Carolina.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4663/39245166435_4ba8438f9f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/22MXJGB)
Quote from: Truvelo on May 10, 2020, 09:04:56 AM
QuoteMay 9, 2020
Challenge: Post road or street name signs, where a thing with the same name coincidentally appears in the photo.
This may be stretching the rules a little but here is Arch Street and a golden arches.
Actually, I'd say that's just about right. :-)
This has also got me thinking about the Maple St. example...are there places where a group of streets are named for different trees, and actually decorated with those same trees?
QuoteMay 10, 2020 Today being Mather's Day, post a sign with your mom's name
(https://live.staticflickr.com/3158/2662640424_823dcb544f_d.jpg)
St James, Missouri
Quote from: mrsman on May 10, 2020, 08:34:05 AM
Quote from: bassoon1986 on May 07, 2020, 08:40:20 PM
Wait, wait...I found an intersection in Memphis that works. Eastbound Sam Cooper Blvd at I-40/I-240
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200508/d4d059cd194e6b31836a3ce4712d1dfd.jpg)
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Good job! You have a trifecta!
[I'm really surprised that it exists there, as I would have thought New England is a more likely location.]
I would have thought New England, too for the close proximity. You just about have to find states that don't sign every minor-mid sized city. Also, many of the states near my example in Tennessee have smaller capitals that aren't listed on a BGS- Jefferson City, Frankfort, Springfield.
The only other possibility might be an old Birmingham sign picture that still shows Nashville to get that, Atlanta, and Montgomery
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QuoteMay 22, 2020: Traditional route sign designs that would normally have a number in them, but don't.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/3860/14937094859_7d2bed9b54_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/oKWvUg)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/5824/30079834543_f688fc545a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MQ41QX)
QuoteMay 22, 2020: Traditional route sign designs that would normally have a number in them, but don't.
PA state route shield
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedcam.uk%2Fd70%2Fpashield.jpg&hash=0345fe301c4502b6e5dbcc6d488903e324f75bc1)
QuoteMay 22, 2020: Traditional route sign designs that would normally have a number in them, but don't.
Not quite yet I-86, taken from New York 41. October 20, 2017.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20171020%2Ftowestblanksrny17sr.jpg&hash=3d07083b42a86c345249c8ebbabdfa56084b2047)
QuoteMay 22, 2020: Traditional route sign designs that would normally have a number in them, but don't.
Maui Drive, within a county route-shaped marker, in Menifee AR:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FMauiDr-MenifeeAR-DSC_3721.jpg&hash=813b24eb33877dd0c14621ee0ec0ba4a549d05e1)
Old route marker for Nova Scotia's Cabot Trail, with the route name spelled out within a trunk route marker that would normally have a number:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2Fcabot-trail-old-marker-large.jpg&hash=bd67d94da4d82e905812a6593c29fa1d02d9d786)
Quote from: oscar on May 22, 2020, 08:49:45 AM
QuoteMay 22, 2020: Traditional route sign designs that would normally have a number in them, but don't.
Maui Drive, within a county route-shaped marker, in Menifee AR:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FMauiDr-MenifeeAR-DSC_3721.jpg&hash=813b24eb33877dd0c14621ee0ec0ba4a549d05e1)
Conway County. All their roads are named, not numbered. Usually the name and arrow are all in the shield:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7889/40358132863_5bef76fcd3_z_d.jpg)
QuoteMay 22, 2020: Traditional route sign designs that would normally have a number in them, but don't.
It's not a number...
Rock Island County, IL, uses letters and double letters for their county highway designations, but they put them in the same standard pentagon the rest of the state uses.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48572339117_356a71650a_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2h1aWbH)
IL-CRIZ-US6SR (https://flic.kr/p/2h1aWbH) by Paul Drives (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
Quote from: paulthemapguy on May 22, 2020, 05:36:29 PM
It's not a number...
Rock Island County, IL, uses letters and double letters for their county highway designations, but they put them in the same standard pentagon the rest of the state uses.
I assume Wisconsin's lettered route numbers will also count.
Quote from: paulthemapguy on May 22, 2020, 05:36:29 PM
May 22, 2020: Traditional route sign designs that would normally have a number in them, but don't.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/3121/2641008680_278af6cc42_z_d.jpg)
Don't know if this counts, but Harvey County, Kansas uses name and number in the same sign.
Also a maybe: old US 24 Thomas County, KS
(https://live.staticflickr.com/2210/2280113705_68317d2472_z_d.jpg)
Quote from: Truvelo on May 22, 2020, 05:42:44 PM
Quote from: paulthemapguy on May 22, 2020, 05:36:29 PM
It's not a number...
Rock Island County, IL, uses letters and double letters for their county highway designations, but they put them in the same standard pentagon the rest of the state uses.
I assume Wisconsin's lettered route numbers will also count.
No, because the frames they use don't "normally have a number in them" :)
QuoteMay 31, 2020: Amber waves of grain (or whatever) -- sign photos taken across a field.
I-90 in West Seneca, NY:
(https://i.imgur.com/18TFyJV.jpg)
I-43 approaching its northern terminus at US 41/141 in Howard, WI (before the I-41 reconstruction):
(https://i.imgur.com/yTANZEY.jpg)
M-10 at I-696 in Southfield, MI:
(https://i.imgur.com/kbDb46d.jpg)
I-696 approaching M-3 and I-94 in Roseville, MI:
(https://i.imgur.com/1cpQEhb.jpg)
Easy challenge to start the month
QuoteJune 1, 2020 Signs with 61 (includes x61 and 61x )
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49045341383_4b5166f2d7_z_d.jpg)
US 61 Dewitt, Iowa
(https://live.staticflickr.com/875/40869817534_b42b22c7b1_z_d.jpg)
Arkansas 612 near Cave Springs
QuoteJune 1, 2020 Signs with 61 (includes x61 and 61x )
OH 618 in Belpre.
(https://i.imgur.com/DadMVAx.jpg)
PA 611 from I-80 in Stroudsburg.
(https://i.imgur.com/MxM43LL.jpg)
WV 61 in Chelyan.
(https://i.imgur.com/231firF.jpg)
QuoteJune 1, 2020 Signs with 61 (includes x61 and 61x )
2-for-1 61 and 261 in Manning, South Carolina. August 21, 2018.
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.teresco.org%2Fpics%2Fsigns%2F20180821%2Ftkgus301us521sc261.jpg&hash=3bda347ab7f5069fb7b8a0e3443501e38dfe3ede)
QuoteJune 1, 2020 Signs with 61 (includes x61 and 61x )
HI 361 (now HI 32A) in Kahului, Maui:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hawaiihighways.com%2Fend-HI32-jct-HI361-large.jpg&hash=4b4ffe3969efc32023fb801c548986f9f5c433b4)
A-610, near Sherbrooke QC:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FA-610%2BQC1122%2BEastAngusQC%2BLacMegantic-DSC_5548.jpg&hash=027b8366ebfcc0bf786fd511d6a56874684cb441)
Population 161, in Coates MN:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FCoatesMN%2Bpop161-DSC_2404.jpg&hash=80bc4333f361f6a2630895e39b5fe1d71aefbd3c)
QuoteJune 1, 2020 Signs with 61 (includes x61 and 61x )
Gladwin, MI:
(https://i.imgur.com/v6pTRmO.jpg)
I-75 north at exit 61 in Hazel Park, MI:
(https://i.imgur.com/onv8cNe.jpg)
US-131 north at exit 61 in Shelbyville, MI:
(https://i.imgur.com/dxBnmTm.jpg)
This game looks fun, but has been dead since 2020. I'll bring it back.
QuoteJanuary 20, 2024: Consecutive route numbers OVER 100
VA-230 & VA-231 near Madison:
(https://i.postimg.cc/mrY5LJgB/IMG-4466.jpg)
215 and 216 in Tuscaloosa; it might be the highest consecutively-numbered pair of state routes in Alabama:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51810302248_1f1ecf548f_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2mWikPf)
Quote from: Hunty2022 on January 20, 2024, 10:53:22 AM
This game looks fun, but has been dead since 2020. I'll bring it back.
QuoteJanuary 20, 2024: Consecutive route numbers OVER 100
Something like this was already played in 2018, except the old topic wasn't limited to numbers over 100. Is it possible the game died because we ran out of non-duplicative topics?
https://www.aaroads.com/forum/index.php?topic=19450.msg2378784;topicseen#msg2378784
I have two qualifying sets of intersecting routes over 100 that were previously played (one set previously played by another user):
Hawaii 377 and 378 on Maui:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hawaiihighways.com%2Fjct-377-378-large.jpg&hash=ed2031714b1ecf11a99eb8979e3768c620d9a753)
Utah 269 and 270 in downtown Salt Lake City:
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alaskaroads.com%2FUT269%2BUT270-DSC_0904.jpg&hash=1c1a9a15cc383eca96988205ac193ba88c06e2d8)
Three in a row:
(https://i.imgur.com/bAkjjIS.jpg)
QuoteJanuary 20, 2024: Consecutive route numbers OVER 100
Ohio 189 and Ohio 190 in Fort Jennings, Ohio
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1566/24831157133_4b6d039bdb_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DQfaUR)
OH-189-190D (https://flic.kr/p/DQfaUR) by Paul Across America (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
US201 and US202 in Augusta, Maine
(https://live.staticflickr.com/1505/25948739341_575b0dc542_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Fx15aB)
IMG_2515 (https://flic.kr/p/Fx15aB) by Paul Across America (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
IL-148 and 149
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49765555348_a856989500_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iPBtNm)
IL-148-149S (https://flic.kr/p/2iPBtNm) by Paul Across America (https://www.flickr.com/photos/138603251@N02/), on Flickr
In fact, this entire album is my collection of route marker photos in Illinois where Route X meets Route X+1. Any of the photos with route numbers over 100 will qualify for this challenge. https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjzGAmy
I've got QC 132 and QC 133 nearing the eastern end of A-30's main segment:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52949057348_38331c64cc_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2oEVL2S)A-30 EB at QC 133 - 1 (https://flic.kr/p/2oEVL2S) by Liliana Vess (https://www.flickr.com/photos/lilianauwu/), on Flickr
January 21, 2024: For the NFL playoffs (about which I could not care less), photos of signs showing directions to sports venues.
(https://i.imgur.com/WspJ6yF.jpg)
"January 21, 2024: For the NFL playoffs (about which I could not care less), photos of signs showing directions to sports venues."
Arthur W. Perdue Stadium in Salisbury, MD:
(https://i.postimg.cc/NFxD6g1G/IMG-7877.jpg)