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#41

Great Lakes and Ohio Valley / Re: Michigan Notes

Last post by webny99 - April 17, 2024, 09:34:06 PM

Double-barreled action on I-75 around mile marker 166.

Is that unusual in Michigan? It's very common here. I can think of at least two median U-turn locations where two cops is as common as just one. I just figure it's a slow day and they're taking the chance to chat with their co-workers.

What's the highest speed someone has blown past a state trooper without getting pulled over?

I *have* done 85 in a 70 and had MSP *try* to pull me over. It was just before an exit where the road went downhill out of sight of the officer. I took the exit. The trooper didn't. My driving record didn't get more points on it that day.

Lucky! I was in a similar situation on NY 104 once, definitely speeding but don't remember my speed. I saw the cop pull out behind me, but far enough back that I wasn't sure if he was after me or not. I sure didn't bother to find out, and bailed at the next exit as soon as I got around the bend and out of his view. I turned right ASAP and wound my way back to the highway on backroads just to be sure. A hair raising experience to be sure.

#42

Mountain West / Re: New Mexico

Last post by Plutonic Panda - April 17, 2024, 09:28:55 PM

Oh, man, oh man.... did I mention that NMDOT needs to get their shit together? They had a lane of I 40 closed With no construction workers and nothing going on at five p m. That was heading westbound on I 40 near tucumcari. It caused about a five mile back up. Fortunately, I was heading eastbound. But that is ridiculous. New mexico really just doesn't give a fuck.

There are various legit reasons for a work zone to be empty...

Yeah, alright. I just don't buy that in the middle of a rural desert they couldn't find a way to prevent a 5+ mile backup for a simple repave.

#43

Mountain West / Re: New Mexico

Last post by Rothman - April 17, 2024, 09:26:59 PM

Oh, man, oh man.... did I mention that NMDOT needs to get their shit together? They had a lane of I 40 closed With no construction workers and nothing going on at five p m. That was heading westbound on I 40 near tucumcari. It caused about a five mile back up. Fortunately, I was heading eastbound. But that is ridiculous. New mexico really just doesn't give a fuck.

There are various legit reasons for a work zone to be empty...

#44

Mountain West / Re: New Mexico

Last post by Plutonic Panda - April 17, 2024, 09:26:08 PM

Oh, man, oh man.... did I mention that NMDOT needs to get their shit together? They had a lane of I 40 closed With no construction workers and nothing going on at five p m. That was heading westbound on I 40 near tucumcari. It caused about a five mile back up. Fortunately, I was heading eastbound. But that is ridiculous. New mexico really just doesn't give a fuck.

I don't think they're adding a lane. It's just either a repaying or a mill and grade.

#45

Traffic Control / Re: Unique, Odd, or Interestin...

Last post by 74/171FAN - April 17, 2024, 09:21:38 PM

Some signage south of the I-81/VA 100 interchange in Dublin. (https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10220223029166423&set=a.10220223118848665)









On I-81 SB approaching US 60 in Lexington, VA (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10220223024166298&set=a.10220223118848665)



On I-81 SB at the ramp to US 220 NB in Daleville, VA (https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10220223103288276&set=a.10220223118848665)





A couple signs by the US 11/PA 465 intersection in Carlisle (https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10220223026606359&set=a.10220223118848665)

#46

Northeast / Re: US 202 Sinkhole Around Kin...

Last post by 74/171FAN - April 17, 2024, 09:05:04 PM

(For US 202 and PA 29)  PennDOT - District 6 News: Sinkhole Repair Continues on U.S. 202 North (Dekalb Pike) in King of Prussia

A comprehensive sinkhole remediation project for U.S. 202 (Dekalb Pike), and for Route 29 (Morehall Road) in East Whiteland Township, Chester County, is scheduled to be advertised for construction this summer.

Does this have anything to do with that stretch that Google says is closed until April 2025?  And to think I wanted to clinch US 202 in PA this year...

No, you are referring to the SB alignment in Norristown.

(For US 202 SB)  PennDOT - District 6 News: Bridge Rehabilitation to Begin on Markley Street, Elm Street Bridge Over Stony Creek in Norristown - Bridge to close Monday, April 15 through April 2025

#47

Northeast / Re: US 202 Sinkhole Around Kin...

Last post by vdeane - April 17, 2024, 08:54:50 PM

(For US 202 and PA 29)  PennDOT - District 6 News: Sinkhole Repair Continues on U.S. 202 North (Dekalb Pike) in King of Prussia

A comprehensive sinkhole remediation project for U.S. 202 (Dekalb Pike), and for Route 29 (Morehall Road) in East Whiteland Township, Chester County, is scheduled to be advertised for construction this summer.

Does this have anything to do with that stretch that Google says is closed until April 2025?  And to think I wanted to clinch US 202 in PA this year...

#48

Off-Topic / Re: My idea for US currency re...

Last post by kalvado - April 17, 2024, 08:48:55 PM

Simply put, changing something that's been normal practice for centuries wouldn't garner much American popular support, nor even substantial Congressional support.

Few things people basically agree with:
- penny isn't worth enough
- $1 bills don't last too long as their value is down and they go back and forth a lot.

Those could be acted upon, actually Canada survives with $1 and $2 coins but without a penny just fine.
Everything else is "if it's not broken..."

#49

Mid-Atlantic / Re: West Virginia Turnpike

Last post by GCrites - April 17, 2024, 08:47:49 PM

I've noticed it really is a matter of perspective. Ohio has suburbs that have more people than Charleston yet people in New York City see the entire state of Ohio as insignificant. Like how everyone in West Virgina knows where Gilbert is even though it only has 500 people.

One of the main ideas behind metrics is to eliminate perspective and think in terms of cold hard numbers.

#50

Off-Topic / Re: My idea for US currency re...

Last post by ilpt4u - April 17, 2024, 08:46:29 PM

Round to the nearest quarter. 13s and 63s round down. 38s and 88s round up (notice: all "tied" rounds end at even dollars or half dollars, intentionally). Part of me thinks the nearest half-dollar, but the prevalence of the current quarter over the 50cent piece keeps me glued to the quarter. The penny, nickle, and dime had their run. Make it legal to scrap them immediately if one so chooses or as deposited to banks they go away after whatever lenght transition period is approved

Coins: Quarter. Dollar. 2Dollar.

Bills: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100

I'd almost rather see a $25 bill and make the $20 go away, but I don't think enough is gained to make that change worth it