Maine

[vdeane]

I hope this project doesn't get killed. It is sorely needed. Lose the chance now and we may lose it forever.

Not to mention that if it is killed, then exit 45 will have been downgraded for nothing.

[froggie]

I hope this project doesn't get killed. It is sorely needed. Lose the chance now and we may lose it forever.

Not to mention that if it is killed, then exit 45 will have been downgraded for nothing.

I disagree with that claim.  Old Exit 45 had a lot of substandard features plus bridges that needed to be replaced.  And the traffic volumes on the connector don't exactly scream "must be freeway".

[vdeane]

I hope this project doesn't get killed. It is sorely needed. Lose the chance now and we may lose it forever.

Not to mention that if it is killed, then exit 45 will have been downgraded for nothing.

I disagree with that claim.  Old Exit 45 had a lot of substandard features plus bridges that needed to be replaced.  And the traffic volumes on the connector don't exactly scream "must be freeway".

What was deficient about the trumpet?  The old bridge seems to have had room with reconfigured drainage, although it might have needed replacement regardless due to condition.  Still, a replacement would not in and of itself precluded a trumpet; the only thing that's mutually exclusive with the trumpet is the Gorham Bypass, which as we've seen, might not even be built.

Is there actually a proposal for freeway removal here?  Because if not, then you have two freeways intersecting with a diamond (ugh).  And if so, then the missing movements at exit 44 should be added, so that those movements could have remained all-freeway.  While I agree the freeway network of South Portland is overbuilt, I don't see a good way to simplify it without taking out a lot of development.

[kernals12]

Parts of Route 1 and I-95 will be getting cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) technology that will broadcast information about weather, congestion, accidents, and height and weight restrictions to motorists, either directly to their cars or through a smartphone app.

Allowing cars to talk each other like this makes possible way more exciting stuff in the future, like platooning, and will be very important for autonomous cars.

[SectorZ]

Parts of Route 1 and I-95 will be getting cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) technology that will broadcast information about weather, congestion, accidents, and height and weight restrictions to motorists, either directly to their cars or through a smartphone app.

Allowing cars to talk each other like this makes possible way more exciting stuff in the future, like platooning, and will be very important for autonomous cars.

I like Platoon. You know the lead singer of Living Colour was in that movie?

[vdeane]

Parts of Route 1 and I-95 will be getting cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) technology that will broadcast information about weather, congestion, accidents, and height and weight restrictions to motorists, either directly to their cars or through a smartphone app.

Allowing cars to talk each other like this makes possible way more exciting stuff in the future, like platooning, and will be very important for autonomous cars.

Why would anyone want to travel in a platoon?  When I'm driving, I want to set my own speed, not have it be chosen for me by the vehicle in front.  I also want to be able to see the road, not have the scenery blocked by another car's bumper.  In rain and winter it just means more spray/grime on your car.  And then there's the effects on roadway photos/video...

Are you even a roadgeek?  Because you sure do seem to like to take all the fun out of the hobby.

[kernals12]

Parts of Route 1 and I-95 will be getting cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) technology that will broadcast information about weather, congestion, accidents, and height and weight restrictions to motorists, either directly to their cars or through a smartphone app.

Allowing cars to talk each other like this makes possible way more exciting stuff in the future, like platooning, and will be very important for autonomous cars.

Why would anyone want to travel in a platoon?  When I'm driving, I want to set my own speed, not have it be chosen for me by the vehicle in front.  I also want to be able to see the road, not have the scenery blocked by another car's bumper.  In rain and winter it just means more spray/grime on your car.  And then there's the effects on roadway photos/video...

Are you even a roadgeek?  Because you sure do seem to like to take all the fun out of the hobby.

What I don't like is traffic jams, and platooning, multiplying the capacity of roads at least 2 fold, possibly 6 fold, solves those.