Since A.J. is looking for a respite from the responsibility of covering this topic, I'll do the 2023 list.
As much of us get older, and have to plot out our leave time, from our professional responsibilities, now is a good time as any to start lining up the schedule for 2023 meets.
So far we have...
Western Norfolk Co (Long Island, NY) - March 18 (DGloub hosting)
Columbus, Ohio - April 15 (Sandor, aka Hot Rod Hootenanny, hosting)
Omaha, Neb - "City Meet" - April 29 (A.J. Bertin hosting)
Harford County, Maryland - May 6 (Laura Hosting)
Fresno, Calif - May 6 & 7 (Max Rockatansky hosting)
Grand Forks, ND - May 20 (Brandon hosting)
Little Rock, Ark - June 17 (Cody hosting)
Buffalo, NY - July 29 (Dan Murphy, aka Highwaywiz, hosting)
Peoria, Ill - September 23 (Nikolai hosting)
Cumberland, MD - October 21 (Laura hosting)
Lancaster, PA - December 9 (Mark David Moore, aka 74/171, hosting)
The 4Ms, Missing Moves Mini Meet, Bellmawr NJ - November 26, December 16 (Alps, aka Steve Alpert, Hosting)
Coachella Valley, Calif - Fall (Skluth hosting)
Reno, NV - Date undetermined (Josh, aka cl94 hosting)
Otherwise, chime in with questions and ideas. Mind you, all (real) roadmeets will have their own thread on this board.
I'll definitely plan on being at Columbus, OH.
I'm down US 23 from Cbus, so I'll definitely look at trying to make it there.
Quote from: Hot Rod Hootenanny on September 09, 2022, 10:57:06 AM
Since A.J. is looking for a respite from the responsibility of covering this topic, I'll do the 2023 list.
I wasn't necessarily looking for a respite from this responsibility. I would have been happy to do it again, but I just didn't feel it made sense to start the thread with only three meets proposed/announced so far. And of course, you hadn't announced your Columbus meet yet. I was just planning on waiting a bit longer before I started it.
Regardless, thank you for creating and maintaining the list for 2023!
I would love to get a meet to reclinch US 31. Since that's new construction it is something that maybe can be built around, but I'll need someone from SW Michigan to take the lead.
I was also thinking a Long Island meet but since that was covered in 2015, I'd need to hook back on what's left worth making a meet out of...
Quote from: Alps on September 09, 2022, 10:42:34 PM
I was also thinking a Long Island meet but since that was covered in 2015, I'd need to hook back on what's left worth making a meet out of...
Eastern Suffolk wasn't covered. I've thought for a while that the Shinnecock Squeeze elimination could make for an interesting meet. While in the area, there's also the Ponquogue Bridge (CR 32), the unsigned eastern section of NY 27A, and Cross River Drive (CR 105). Also, while it's not a road thing per se, the Big Duck is pretty cool.
I've considered a series of Sierra Nevada meets to highlight interesting features and new developments in the region. I'll have some discussions with the other road peeps in this part of the world to determine what would be "meet-worthy", but I think there's enough for at least two meets over the next decade. Time is still TBD, but the first would likely be Reno and possibly in 2023. Definitely not intended as "destination meets" as much as "get some of the western road people together for something".
Quote from: cl94 on September 10, 2022, 10:07:13 PM
I've considered a series of Sierra Nevada meets to highlight interesting features and new developments in the region. I'll have some discussions with the other road peeps in this part of the world to determine what would be "meet-worthy", but I think there's enough for at least two meets over the next decade. Time is still TBD, but the first would likely be Reno and possibly in 2023. Definitely not intended as "destination meets" as much as "get some of the western road people together for something".
But I assume that anyone coming from long distance who wants to make this a "destination meet" for themselves would be welcome to attend if they want to do so. :)
Reno would probably be better for me in 2024. However, I have always wanted to do some sort of West Coast Meet even in the days before learning about Tom and Josh moving out there.
I've been kicking around the idea of a Powhatan County meet for a year or two, but I don't think the projects that would draw interest are far enough along yet.
Quote from: Takumi on September 11, 2022, 08:32:25 AM
I've been kicking around the idea of a Powhatan County meet for a year or two, but I don't think the projects that would draw interest are far enough along yet.
My dad wants me to do a Hopewell/PG Meet. The Benjamin Harrison Bridge, the VA 10 Appomattox River Bridges, and the VA 36/VA 144 intersection should be enough to make that feasible.
Quote from: 74/171FAN on September 11, 2022, 09:16:53 AM
Quote from: Takumi on September 11, 2022, 08:32:25 AM
I've been kicking around the idea of a Powhatan County meet for a year or two, but I don't think the projects that would draw interest are far enough along yet.
My dad wants me to do a Hopewell/PG Meet. The Benjamin Harrison Bridge, the VA 10 Appomattox River Bridges, and the VA 36/VA 144 intersection should be enough to make that feasible.
What's your dad's interest in meets?
Quote from: 74/171FAN on September 11, 2022, 09:16:53 AM
Quote from: Takumi on September 11, 2022, 08:32:25 AM
I've been kicking around the idea of a Powhatan County meet for a year or two, but I don't think the projects that would draw interest are far enough along yet.
My dad wants me to do a Hopewell/PG Meet. The Benjamin Harrison Bridge, the VA 10 Appomattox River Bridges, and the VA 36/VA 144 intersection should be enough to make that feasible.
I'd be down for that, I ended up driving over the Benjamin Harrison Bridge in June of last year when a woman jumped off the nearby Varina-Enon Bridge! I believe that that was brought up at your meet.
Quote from: Rothman on September 11, 2022, 09:23:57 AM
Quote from: 74/171FAN on September 11, 2022, 09:16:53 AM
Quote from: Takumi on September 11, 2022, 08:32:25 AM
I've been kicking around the idea of a Powhatan County meet for a year or two, but I don't think the projects that would draw interest are far enough along yet.
My dad wants me to do a Hopewell/PG Meet. The Benjamin Harrison Bridge, the VA 10 Appomattox River Bridges, and the VA 36/VA 144 intersection should be enough to make that feasible.
What's your dad's interest in meets?
My parents have started attending some of the meets in the last year or so, so I would presume it is more about spending time with me doing what I enjoy than the meet itself.
I am thinking of an Indy meet at some point within the next few years (either 2024 or 2025).
Quote from: Great Lakes Roads on September 11, 2022, 10:42:00 AM
I am thinking of an Indy meet at some point within the next few years (either 2024 or 2025).
That would be cool. The last (and only, to my knowledge) time that we had an Indy road meet was in 2009. I'd certainly be interested in attending another road meet in Indy at some point over the next few years.
Quote from: 74/171FAN on September 11, 2022, 09:16:53 AM
Quote from: Takumi on September 11, 2022, 08:32:25 AM
I've been kicking around the idea of a Powhatan County meet for a year or two, but I don't think the projects that would draw interest are far enough along yet.
My dad wants me to do a Hopewell/PG Meet. The Benjamin Harrison Bridge, the VA 10 Appomattox River Bridges, and the VA 36/VA 144 intersection should be enough to make that feasible.
Yeah, you could add Old Town Petersburg and/or the old ferry approach on the Charles City side of the Ben, as well as City Point and the weird carbon copy cutout shield on 15th Avenue in central Hopewell.
Maybe Richmond could be a city meet candidate in the future.
Quote from: dgolub on September 10, 2022, 08:04:35 AM
Quote from: Alps on September 09, 2022, 10:42:34 PM
I was also thinking a Long Island meet but since that was covered in 2015, I'd need to hook back on what's left worth making a meet out of...
Eastern Suffolk wasn't covered. I've thought for a while that the Shinnecock Squeeze elimination could make for an interesting meet. While in the area, there's also the Ponquogue Bridge (CR 32), the unsigned eastern section of NY 27A, and Cross River Drive (CR 105). Also, while it's not a road thing per se, the Big Duck is pretty cool.
I'm willing to give this a shot but definitely will need your help assembling this. The Duck can be our group photo :D
Quote from: Alps on September 11, 2022, 03:52:08 PM
Quote from: dgolub on September 10, 2022, 08:04:35 AM
Quote from: Alps on September 09, 2022, 10:42:34 PM
I was also thinking a Long Island meet but since that was covered in 2015, I'd need to hook back on what's left worth making a meet out of...
Eastern Suffolk wasn't covered. I've thought for a while that the Shinnecock Squeeze elimination could make for an interesting meet. While in the area, there's also the Ponquogue Bridge (CR 32), the unsigned eastern section of NY 27A, and Cross River Drive (CR 105). Also, while it's not a road thing per se, the Big Duck is pretty cool.
I'm willing to give this a shot but definitely will need your help assembling this. The Duck can be our group photo :D
Sounds good. Let me know what I can do.
Quote from: Great Lakes Roads on September 11, 2022, 10:42:00 AM
I am thinking of an Indy meet at some point within the next few years (either 2024 or 2025).
Time it for GenCon and you'd definitely catch my interest. Granted, hotel room access in Indy is dicey during that Con....
Quote from: froggie on September 11, 2022, 09:10:47 PM
Quote from: Great Lakes Roads on September 11, 2022, 10:42:00 AM
I am thinking of an Indy meet at some point within the next few years (either 2024 or 2025).
Time it for GenCon and you'd definitely catch my interest. Granted, hotel room access in Indy is dicey during that Con....
Haha, that's a good one froggie! I've been to GenCon, albeit virtually (from the con archives, they did a South version here in Jax for a number of years from 1978 until 1984-there has also been a West version in the Bay Area (where I visited in 2012), and a East version in the Delaware Valley (where I went to school for a number of years for a good decade or so from 2006-2016). I've been interested in D&D for like three or so years now.
So I'm interested in a future Indy meet too, if and when it happens.
Quote from: Great Lakes Roads on September 11, 2022, 10:42:00 AM
I am thinking of an Indy meet at some point within the next few years (either 2024 or 2025).
What about this coming year, with the I-70/65 rebuild finishing up?
If I'm in better spirits, I may revisit the Twin Cities meet idea for around state fair time (late August/Labor Day).
Quote from: TheHighwayMan394 on September 12, 2022, 02:42:58 PM
If I'm in better spirits, I may revisit the Twin Cities meet idea for around state fair time (late August/Labor Day).
A roadgeek state fair outing would be more likely to get my interest.
Quote from: TheHighwayMan394 on September 12, 2022, 02:42:58 PM
If I'm in better spirits, I may revisit the Twin Cities meet idea for around state fair time (late August/Labor Day).
Sound fair.
Quote from: TheHighwayMan394 on September 12, 2022, 02:42:58 PM
If I'm in better spirits, I may revisit the Twin Cities meet idea for around state fair time (late August/Labor Day).
If you decide to host this, I would be interested in attending if the timing works out. I'd love a reason to revisit the Twin Cities (and spend more time in St. Paul this time).
Quote from: Alps on September 12, 2022, 07:45:43 PM
Quote from: TheHighwayMan394 on September 12, 2022, 02:42:58 PM
If I'm in better spirits, I may revisit the Twin Cities meet idea for around state fair time (late August/Labor Day).
A roadgeek state fair outing would be more likely to get my interest.
Uh, yes. Of course, I plan to attend at least 2 state fairs next year, so a third in a single summer might be too much. :-D
I'm looking at Cumberland for 2023. I had originally wanted to do this meet in May or October but honestly summer may be the way to go. The only question is timing...which month would people be more likely to attend? I see Cody already has Little Rock in June, so perhaps July or August? Need feedback.
Quote from: Laura on September 13, 2022, 01:29:22 PM
I'm looking at Cumberland for 2023. I had originally wanted to do this meet in May or October but honestly summer may be the way to go. The only question is timing...which month would people be more likely to attend? I see Cody already has Little Rock in June, so perhaps July or August? Need feedback.
August would work for me. Historically a month where I tend to show up for meets (in 2011 and 2019). July certainly hasn't, OTOH this year is an exception due to a tight schedule.
Quote from: kevinb1994 on September 13, 2022, 01:46:38 PM
Quote from: Laura on September 13, 2022, 01:29:22 PM
I'm looking at Cumberland for 2023. I had originally wanted to do this meet in May or October but honestly summer may be the way to go. The only question is timing...which month would people be more likely to attend? I see Cody already has Little Rock in June, so perhaps July or August? Need feedback.
August would work for me. Historically a month where I tend to show up for meets (in 2011 and 2019). July certainly hasn't, OTOH this year is an exception due to a tight schedule.
Yeah. So a little birdie just told me that someone else is planning a meet in either July or August but is waiting to announce after the major and minor leagues have finalized baseball game schedule times. If they decide to host in July, then I'll do August and vice versa. Looking at these dates: 7/15, 7/29, or 8/19.
Quote from: Laura on September 13, 2022, 01:54:48 PM
Quote from: kevinb1994 on September 13, 2022, 01:46:38 PM
Quote from: Laura on September 13, 2022, 01:29:22 PM
I'm looking at Cumberland for 2023. I had originally wanted to do this meet in May or October but honestly summer may be the way to go. The only question is timing...which month would people be more likely to attend? I see Cody already has Little Rock in June, so perhaps July or August? Need feedback.
August would work for me. Historically a month where I tend to show up for meets (in 2011 and 2019). July certainly hasn't, OTOH this year is an exception due to a tight schedule.
Yeah. So a little birdie just told me that someone else is planning a meet in either July or August but is waiting to announce after the major and minor leagues have finalized baseball game schedule times. If they decide to host in July, then I'll do August and vice versa. Looking at these dates: 7/15, 7/29, or 8/19.
Since I have just attended a meet in late July this year, potentially doing it again next year wouldn't hurt.
Quote from: Laura on September 13, 2022, 01:54:48 PM
Quote from: kevinb1994 on September 13, 2022, 01:46:38 PM
Quote from: Laura on September 13, 2022, 01:29:22 PM
I'm looking at Cumberland for 2023. I had originally wanted to do this meet in May or October but honestly summer may be the way to go. The only question is timing...which month would people be more likely to attend? I see Cody already has Little Rock in June, so perhaps July or August? Need feedback.
August would work for me. Historically a month where I tend to show up for meets (in 2011 and 2019). July certainly hasn't, OTOH this year is an exception due to a tight schedule.
Yeah. So a little birdie just told me that someone else is planning a meet in either July or August but is waiting to announce after the major and minor leagues have finalized baseball game schedule times. If they decide to host in July, then I'll do August and vice versa. Looking at these dates: 7/15, 7/29, or 8/19.
8/19 is a roadgeek's birthday but he won't be attending. But do I want to attend that with him? 🤔 let's see the other meet.
Quote from: Laura on September 13, 2022, 01:29:22 PM
I'm looking at Cumberland for 2023. I had originally wanted to do this meet in May or October but honestly summer may be the way to go. The only question is timing...which month would people be more likely to attend? I see Cody already has Little Rock in June, so perhaps July or August? Need feedback.
I'd vote for August but wouldn't rule out attending in July if it works with my personal schedule.
I have had thoughts for a while of a meet in the Meadville-Oil City PA area of the state that would include an abandoned tunnel walk, but I keep pushing it off as I don't have enough to justify a whole meet. I still want to hold it. (I have all details I need in terms of restaurant and everything.)
I am long overdue for a Utah visit and it occurs to me there is likely enough for an entire meet. Button copy at a few points near SLC region, interchanges, growth/construction... maybe an old bridge somewhere? So that's now front and center in my mind... US_89?
Quote from: Alps on September 14, 2022, 12:32:38 AM
I am long overdue for a Utah visit and it occurs to me there is likely enough for an entire meet. Button copy at a few points near SLC region, interchanges, growth/construction... maybe an old bridge somewhere? So that's now front and center in my mind... US_89?
Heh. I like the idea of admins tasking people to host meets.
Quote from: Rothman on September 14, 2022, 06:36:31 AM
I like the idea of admins tasking people to host meets.
Why's that?
Quote from: A.J. Bertin on September 14, 2022, 07:12:44 AM
Quote from: Rothman on September 14, 2022, 06:36:31 AM
I like the idea of admins tasking people to host meets.
Why's that?
It helps get meets in needed places and shows really how much authority admins have.
Quote from: Alps on September 14, 2022, 12:32:38 AM
I am long overdue for a Utah visit and it occurs to me there is likely enough for an entire meet. Button copy at a few points near SLC region, interchanges, growth/construction... maybe an old bridge somewhere? So that's now front and center in my mind... US_89?
If the goal was button copy, you probably missed your chance by about 10 years - there used to be a bunch hanging around the 80/215 interchange which has now been all replaced. A couple signs do still stand up in Davis County.
There is definitely enough for a meet in the greater Salt Lake City region between new construction, unique interchange/roadway designs, some abandoned alignments, and a handful of old bridges. That said, if the idea is for me to show up I'm not sure 2023 is the best time for that - as I am going to be in Tallahassee full time for most of the next couple years and likely will only be in Utah around holidays/at times people won't want to have meets.
Now, if someone were to have a meet in Florida or somewhere else in the southeast in that time frame...
I do plan to be in Florida in March.
Quote from: 74/171FAN on September 14, 2022, 10:38:07 AM
I do plan to be in Florida in March.
Maybe Rothman will host a Jacksonville, Fl. meet in March.
Quote from: Rothman on September 14, 2022, 08:02:40 AM
Quote from: A.J. Bertin on September 14, 2022, 07:12:44 AM
Quote from: Rothman on September 14, 2022, 06:36:31 AM
I like the idea of admins tasking people to host meets.
Why's that?
It helps get meets in needed places and shows really how much authority admins have.
Umm... okay... I'll take that as a joke. Not a funny one.
If someone feels that a meet should happen in a certain place, they should host it themselves.
Some of the projects around here in Jax have been taking an awfully long time to finish, but here on the Southside, the HOT lanes on 295 are pretty much done. Next up: landscaping.
As far as east-west roadways go, there's nothing of note going on on Beach, but Atlantic, being the original thoroughfare for cars to/from the Beach, is seeing median modifications and landscaping.
EDIT: Looks like there are some notable improvements planned for Beach-these will include median modifications and imtersection improvements.
Quote from: Rothman on September 14, 2022, 06:36:31 AM
Quote from: Alps on September 14, 2022, 12:32:38 AM
I am long overdue for a Utah visit and it occurs to me there is likely enough for an entire meet. Button copy at a few points near SLC region, interchanges, growth/construction... maybe an old bridge somewhere? So that's now front and center in my mind... US_89?
Heh. I like the idea of admins tasking people to host meets.
then you are wrong on at least two counts
Quote from: US 89 on September 14, 2022, 10:31:07 AM
Quote from: Alps on September 14, 2022, 12:32:38 AM
I am long overdue for a Utah visit and it occurs to me there is likely enough for an entire meet. Button copy at a few points near SLC region, interchanges, growth/construction... maybe an old bridge somewhere? So that's now front and center in my mind... US_89?
If the goal was button copy, you probably missed your chance by about 10 years - there used to be a bunch hanging around the 80/215 interchange which has now been all replaced. A couple signs do still stand up in Davis County.
There is definitely enough for a meet in the greater Salt Lake City region between new construction, unique interchange/roadway designs, some abandoned alignments, and a handful of old bridges. That said, if the idea is for me to show up I'm not sure 2023 is the best time for that - as I am going to be in Tallahassee full time for most of the next couple years and likely will only be in Utah around holidays/at times people won't want to have meets.
Now, if someone were to have a meet in Florida or somewhere else in the southeast in that time frame...
I getcha. But you definitely know the area the best. You don't need to be in the area you know best, but contributing your expertise is key. If you're willing to help put one together, I'm tentatively willing to do the grunt work of working it into a meet.
Quote from: Hot Rod Hootenanny on September 14, 2022, 12:01:07 PM
Quote from: 74/171FAN on September 14, 2022, 10:38:07 AM
I do plan to be in Florida in March.
Maybe Rothman will host a Jacksonville, Fl. meet in March.
Hm. Last time I was down there was five years ago. I suppose I could give it a shot.
"Um...here's that big bridge on I-295..."
Quote from: Laura on September 13, 2022, 01:29:22 PM
I'm looking at Cumberland for 2023. I had originally wanted to do this meet in May or October but honestly summer may be the way to go. The only question is timing...which month would people be more likely to attend? I see Cody already has Little Rock in June, so perhaps July or August? Need feedback.
Fall foliage in that mountainous area might be a drawing card for October. (But what would it do to lodging rates/availability in the area? I know rates go sky-high in the Beckley and Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge areas in October.)
Quote from: US 89 on September 14, 2022, 10:31:07 AM
Quote from: Alps on September 14, 2022, 12:32:38 AM
I am long overdue for a Utah visit and it occurs to me there is likely enough for an entire meet. Button copy at a few points near SLC region, interchanges, growth/construction... maybe an old bridge somewhere? So that's now front and center in my mind... US_89?
If the goal was button copy, you probably missed your chance by about 10 years - there used to be a bunch hanging around the 80/215 interchange which has now been all replaced. A couple signs do still stand up in Davis County.
There is definitely enough for a meet in the greater Salt Lake City region between new construction, unique interchange/roadway designs, some abandoned alignments, and a handful of old bridges. That said, if the idea is for me to show up I'm not sure 2023 is the best time for that - as I am going to be in Tallahassee full time for most of the next couple years and likely will only be in Utah around holidays/at times people won't want to have meets.
Now, if someone were to have a meet in Florida or somewhere else in the southeast in that time frame...
I've contemplated trying to set up a road meet on a MLK Weekend before but never proposed one formerly (outside of asking if anyone was interested in meeting up at Jeff's license plate meet). The concept would overlap with the end of Jeff's annual plate show (Friday), give people a reason to escape the cold (its typically 65-75 for a high), and a side thing could be a visit to Busch Gardens. The two projects that could be part of it are the Gateway Expressway in Pinellas and the Howard Frankland Bridge replacement project. The Skyway could be a stop but the most interesting view is from the former span that is a state park and requires a fee for entry.
I could even consider hosting something at the house, like grilling burgers and hot dogs, with cornhole and darts. A lunch stop would require some research. Not sure World of Beer is what people would go for (I meet up with my wife's FDOT friends/co workers there for once a month happy hour), but that's about the only place I've gone to regularly since Covid.
Quote from: Alex on September 14, 2022, 11:23:51 PM
Quote from: US 89 on September 14, 2022, 10:31:07 AM
Quote from: Alps on September 14, 2022, 12:32:38 AM
I am long overdue for a Utah visit and it occurs to me there is likely enough for an entire meet. Button copy at a few points near SLC region, interchanges, growth/construction... maybe an old bridge somewhere? So that's now front and center in my mind... US_89?
If the goal was button copy, you probably missed your chance by about 10 years - there used to be a bunch hanging around the 80/215 interchange which has now been all replaced. A couple signs do still stand up in Davis County.
There is definitely enough for a meet in the greater Salt Lake City region between new construction, unique interchange/roadway designs, some abandoned alignments, and a handful of old bridges. That said, if the idea is for me to show up I'm not sure 2023 is the best time for that - as I am going to be in Tallahassee full time for most of the next couple years and likely will only be in Utah around holidays/at times people won't want to have meets.
Now, if someone were to have a meet in Florida or somewhere else in the southeast in that time frame...
I've contemplated trying to set up a road meet on a MLK Weekend before but never proposed one formerly (outside of asking if anyone was interested in meeting up at Jeff's license plate meet). The concept would overlap with the end of Jeff's annual plate show (Friday), give people a reason to escape the cold (its typically 65-75 for a high), and a side thing could be a visit to Busch Gardens. The two projects that could be part of it are the Gateway Expressway in Pinellas and the Howard Frankland Bridge replacement project. The Skyway could be a stop but the most interesting view is from the former span that is a state park and requires a fee for entry.
I could even consider hosting something at the house, like grilling burgers and hot dogs, with cornhole and darts. A lunch stop would require some research. Not sure World of Beer is what people would go for (I meet up with my wife's FDOT friends/co workers there for once a month happy hour), but that's about the only place I've gone to regularly since Covid.
Last time I was in Pinellas was in May of 2014. I was only able to stop at a Waffle House in St. Pete on the way to Sarasota. Maybe it's time to make a return trip!
Quote from: US 89 on September 14, 2022, 10:31:07 AM
There is definitely enough for a meet in the greater Salt Lake City region between new construction, unique interchange/roadway designs, some abandoned alignments, and a handful of old bridges. That said, if the idea is for me to show up I'm not sure 2023 is the best time for that - as I am going to be in Tallahassee full time for most of the next couple years and likely will only be in Utah around holidays/at times people won't want to have meets.
2025/26 then? Because Salt Lake is close enough for me to do as a weekend.
Quote from: cl94 on September 15, 2022, 03:42:17 PM
Quote from: US 89 on September 14, 2022, 10:31:07 AM
There is definitely enough for a meet in the greater Salt Lake City region between new construction, unique interchange/roadway designs, some abandoned alignments, and a handful of old bridges. That said, if the idea is for me to show up I'm not sure 2023 is the best time for that - as I am going to be in Tallahassee full time for most of the next couple years and likely will only be in Utah around holidays/at times people won't want to have meets.
2025/26 then? Because Salt Lake is close enough for me to do as a weekend.
I suggest a mainstream Salt Lake event in 2023, and then there can be a different one (or centered around a different city like Provo) in 2025 or 6 or so.
Quote from: Alps on September 15, 2022, 11:49:41 PM
Quote from: cl94 on September 15, 2022, 03:42:17 PM
Quote from: US 89 on September 14, 2022, 10:31:07 AM
There is definitely enough for a meet in the greater Salt Lake City region between new construction, unique interchange/roadway designs, some abandoned alignments, and a handful of old bridges. That said, if the idea is for me to show up I'm not sure 2023 is the best time for that - as I am going to be in Tallahassee full time for most of the next couple years and likely will only be in Utah around holidays/at times people won't want to have meets.
2025/26 then? Because Salt Lake is close enough for me to do as a weekend.
I suggest a mainstream Salt Lake event in 2023, and then there can be a different one (or centered around a different city like Provo) in 2025 or 6 or so.
Check it out. I think you'd dig Provo. You could do well there.
Quote from: Rothman on September 15, 2022, 11:52:52 PM
Quote from: Alps on September 15, 2022, 11:49:41 PM
Quote from: cl94 on September 15, 2022, 03:42:17 PM
Quote from: US 89 on September 14, 2022, 10:31:07 AM
There is definitely enough for a meet in the greater Salt Lake City region between new construction, unique interchange/roadway designs, some abandoned alignments, and a handful of old bridges. That said, if the idea is for me to show up I'm not sure 2023 is the best time for that - as I am going to be in Tallahassee full time for most of the next couple years and likely will only be in Utah around holidays/at times people won't want to have meets.
2025/26 then? Because Salt Lake is close enough for me to do as a weekend.
I suggest a mainstream Salt Lake event in 2023, and then there can be a different one (or centered around a different city like Provo) in 2025 or 6 or so.
Check it out. I think you'd dig Provo. You could do well there.
Provo is lame.
Quote from: US 89 on September 16, 2022, 12:08:18 AM
Quote from: Rothman on September 15, 2022, 11:52:52 PM
Quote from: Alps on September 15, 2022, 11:49:41 PM
Quote from: cl94 on September 15, 2022, 03:42:17 PM
Quote from: US 89 on September 14, 2022, 10:31:07 AM
There is definitely enough for a meet in the greater Salt Lake City region between new construction, unique interchange/roadway designs, some abandoned alignments, and a handful of old bridges. That said, if the idea is for me to show up I'm not sure 2023 is the best time for that - as I am going to be in Tallahassee full time for most of the next couple years and likely will only be in Utah around holidays/at times people won't want to have meets.
2025/26 then? Because Salt Lake is close enough for me to do as a weekend.
I suggest a mainstream Salt Lake event in 2023, and then there can be a different one (or centered around a different city like Provo) in 2025 or 6 or so.
Check it out. I think you'd dig Provo. You could do well there.
Provo is lame.
So if Rothman, but we've all stopped counting.
Quote from: Rothman on September 15, 2022, 11:52:52 PM
Quote from: Alps on September 15, 2022, 11:49:41 PM
Quote from: cl94 on September 15, 2022, 03:42:17 PM
Quote from: US 89 on September 14, 2022, 10:31:07 AM
There is definitely enough for a meet in the greater Salt Lake City region between new construction, unique interchange/roadway designs, some abandoned alignments, and a handful of old bridges. That said, if the idea is for me to show up I'm not sure 2023 is the best time for that - as I am going to be in Tallahassee full time for most of the next couple years and likely will only be in Utah around holidays/at times people won't want to have meets.
2025/26 then? Because Salt Lake is close enough for me to do as a weekend.
I suggest a mainstream Salt Lake event in 2023, and then there can be a different one (or centered around a different city like Provo) in 2025 or 6 or so.
Check it out. I think you'd dig Provo. You could do well there.
Sorry, I need one wife before I can consider multiple.
Quote from: Alps on September 16, 2022, 06:57:53 PM
Quote from: Rothman on September 15, 2022, 11:52:52 PM
Quote from: Alps on September 15, 2022, 11:49:41 PM
Quote from: cl94 on September 15, 2022, 03:42:17 PM
Quote from: US 89 on September 14, 2022, 10:31:07 AM
There is definitely enough for a meet in the greater Salt Lake City region between new construction, unique interchange/roadway designs, some abandoned alignments, and a handful of old bridges. That said, if the idea is for me to show up I'm not sure 2023 is the best time for that - as I am going to be in Tallahassee full time for most of the next couple years and likely will only be in Utah around holidays/at times people won't want to have meets.
2025/26 then? Because Salt Lake is close enough for me to do as a weekend.
I suggest a mainstream Salt Lake event in 2023, and then there can be a different one (or centered around a different city like Provo) in 2025 or 6 or so.
Check it out. I think you'd dig Provo. You could do well there.
Sorry, I need one wife before I can consider multiple.
You have to go down to Colorado City for that.
Quote from: Rothman on September 15, 2022, 11:52:52 PM
Check it out. I think you'd dig Provo. You could do well there.
I always loved that bit about Provo in
Oceans 11. Even quoted it on FB when I was in Provo back in 2016.
Quote from: Alex on September 16, 2022, 08:35:02 PM
Quote from: Rothman on September 15, 2022, 11:52:52 PM
Check it out. I think you'd dig Provo. You could do well there.
I always loved that bit about Provo in Oceans 11. Even quoted it on FB when I was in Provo back in 2016.
So is Rothman now hosting a roadmeet in Provo, this year or next year?
Quote from: Alps on September 09, 2022, 10:42:34 PM
I would love to get a meet to reclinch US 31. Since that's new construction it is something that maybe can be built around, but I'll need someone from SW Michigan to take the lead.
Was thinking about doing a little friends gathering for this, as I did when M-231 was built. I could be persuaded to turn it into an actual roadmeet.
However, it's opening in like a month. True to Michigan roadmeet tradition, shall we do it in January? :spin:
Quote from: getemngo on September 25, 2022, 07:40:24 PM
Quote from: Alps on September 09, 2022, 10:42:34 PM
I would love to get a meet to reclinch US 31. Since that's new construction it is something that maybe can be built around, but I'll need someone from SW Michigan to take the lead.
Was thinking about doing a little friends gathering for this, as I did when M-231 was built. I could be persuaded to turn it into an actual roadmeet.
However, it's opening in like a month. True to Michigan roadmeet tradition, shall we do it in January? :spin:
I think I'm spent on travel for a bit with work. Until... exactly when spring arrives there
Quote from: getemngo on September 25, 2022, 07:40:24 PM
Quote from: Alps on September 09, 2022, 10:42:34 PM
I would love to get a meet to reclinch US 31. Since that's new construction it is something that maybe can be built around, but I'll need someone from SW Michigan to take the lead.
Was thinking about doing a little friends gathering for this, as I did when M-231 was built. I could be persuaded to turn it into an actual roadmeet.
However, it's opening in like a month. True to Michigan roadmeet tradition, shall we do it in January? :spin:
I read something that it's opening in mid-November.
One meet should be on April 1 because it's a Saturday and therefore we should have a meet. I don't know if people want to ACTUALLY DO West Irondequoit but I'm throwing it out there now for consideration.
Quote from: Alps on October 02, 2022, 12:36:35 PM
One meet should be on April 1 because it's a Saturday and therefore we should have a meet. I don't know if people want to ACTUALLY DO West Irondequoit but I'm throwing it out there now for consideration.
I've actually been debating on and off whether to host something there that weekend. The main hindrances are thus:
1. It's the weekend before Easter, and traveling two weekends in a row tends not to be good for me (also, if I got a promotion or transfer any time soon, I'd still be in the six month window where it's frowned upon to take too much vacation time). That said, I'm not sure that this is insurmountable... if I take a day off after returning to the Albany area to put the meet report on my site, that would allow me to sleep in, and maybe take the blunt off that.
2. In order to make actually driving every ramp of the 590/104 interchange even remotely natural and not just a bunch of turning around, the Irondequoit Bay Outlet Bridge needs to be open for car traffic - and April 1 is the day it typically closes to open Irondequoit Bay to boat traffic. Will have to watch what happens here - or maybe we can settle for "many ramps" rather than "all the ramps".
So... not saying no, but also not saying yes at this time.
Quote from: Alps on October 02, 2022, 12:36:35 PM
One meet should be on April 1 because it's a Saturday and therefore we should have a meet. I don't know if people want to ACTUALLY DO West Irondequoit but I'm throwing it out there now for consideration.
I must admit, I did think about putting West Irondequoit on the list, if for no other reason than to chide the "East Coast Hive Mind" over lame roadmeet event jokes that no one else cares for.
Quote from: hbelkins on September 14, 2022, 08:07:46 PM
Quote from: Laura on September 13, 2022, 01:29:22 PM
I'm looking at Cumberland for 2023. I had originally wanted to do this meet in May or October but honestly summer may be the way to go. The only question is timing...which month would people be more likely to attend? I see Cody already has Little Rock in June, so perhaps July or August? Need feedback.
Fall foliage in that mountainous area might be a drawing card for October. (But what would it do to lodging rates/availability in the area? I know rates go sky-high in the Beckley and Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge areas in October.)
Yep, rates do increase significantly in October. Plus, I was unsuccessful in hosting in October 2020 and 2021 because it's a busy month for me work-wise (we have festivals jam-packing September and October in my town because happy fall y'all!)
Edit to add: I found out that August 19th is out of the running for the mystery summer meet, so I'm looking at August 12th.
Quote from: Laura on October 18, 2022, 09:20:36 AM
Edit to add: I found out that August 19th is out of the running for the mystery summer meet, so I'm looking at August 12th.
"Mystery summer meet"?
Quote from: A.J. Bertin on October 18, 2022, 01:41:35 PM
Quote from: Laura on October 18, 2022, 09:20:36 AM
Edit to add: I found out that August 19th is out of the running for the mystery summer meet, so I'm looking at August 12th.
"Mystery summer meet"?
The "East Coast Hive Mind's" revival of The Beatles' Magical Mystery Tour.
Quote from: Hot Rod Hootenanny on October 20, 2022, 12:03:12 AM
Quote from: A.J. Bertin on October 18, 2022, 01:41:35 PM
Quote from: Laura on October 18, 2022, 09:20:36 AM
Edit to add: I found out that August 19th is out of the running for the mystery summer meet, so I'm looking at August 12th.
"Mystery summer meet"?
The "East Coast Hive Mind's" revival of The Beatles' Magical Mystery Tour.
Yes, I referenced the "mystery summer meet" back on 9/13:
Quote from: Laura on September 13, 2022, 01:54:48 PM
Yeah. So a little birdie just told me that someone else is planning a meet in either July or August but is waiting to announce after the major and minor leagues have finalized baseball game schedule times. If they decide to host in July, then I'll do August and vice versa. Looking at these dates: 7/15, 7/29, or 8/19.
I feel weird talking about the host and their meet like this but I want them to be the one to formally announce their meet when they are ready to do so. At any rate, 7/29 is their first choice date, which I hope isn't too close to 8/12 to split attendance, but if it is then c'est la vie.
Quote from: Laura on October 20, 2022, 01:08:54 PM
Quote from: Hot Rod Hootenanny on October 20, 2022, 12:03:12 AM
Quote from: A.J. Bertin on October 18, 2022, 01:41:35 PM
Quote from: Laura on October 18, 2022, 09:20:36 AM
Edit to add: I found out that August 19th is out of the running for the mystery summer meet, so I'm looking at August 12th.
"Mystery summer meet"?
The "East Coast Hive Mind's" revival of The Beatles' Magical Mystery Tour.
Yes, I referenced the "mystery summer meet" back on 9/13:
Quote from: Laura on September 13, 2022, 01:54:48 PM
Yeah. So a little birdie just told me that someone else is planning a meet in either July or August but is waiting to announce after the major and minor leagues have finalized baseball game schedule times. If they decide to host in July, then I'll do August and vice versa. Looking at these dates: 7/15, 7/29, or 8/19.
I feel weird talking about the host and their meet like this but I want them to be the one to formally announce their meet when they are ready to do so. At any rate, 7/29 is their first choice date, which I hope isn't too close to 8/12 to split attendance, but if it is then c'est la vie.
Ah... yes I do recall that this was mentioned. It's just strange that we are hearing about possible dates for a meet that we have no idea who is hosting or where it will take place.
I want to put larger feelers out for this idea that got the interest of a smaller group: a guided roadgeek hike at Donner Pass (https://www.aaroads.com/forum/index.php?topic=32309.0).
This would push Reno back to 2024 or 2025, which might be better because it would allow other projects in the region to start.
I might attend the Columbus meet. But only if poo. I might actually already have a different trip in the works for that weekend.
Quote from: Alps on September 09, 2022, 10:42:34 PM
I would love to get a meet to reclinch US 31. Since that's new construction it is something that maybe can be built around, but I'll need someone from SW Michigan to take the lead.
Quote from: Hot Rod Hootenanny on September 12, 2022, 11:03:48 AM
Quote from: Great Lakes Roads on September 11, 2022, 10:42:00 AM
I am thinking of an Indy meet at some point within the next few years (either 2024 or 2025).
What about this coming year, with the I-70/65 rebuild finishing up?
I'd be interested in either of these.
Quote from: bandit957 on October 21, 2022, 10:37:38 AM
I might attend the Columbus meet. But only if poo. I might actually already have a different trip in the works for that weekend.
For what its worth, I wasn't planning on including "poo" on the itinerary in the 2023 edition
https://dlz.com/blog/massive-tunnel-constructed-beneath-downtown-columbus/#:~:text=Named%20the%20Olentangy%2DScioto%20River,railroads%20and%20the%20Scioto%20River.
Quote from: cl94 on October 20, 2022, 10:40:50 PM
I want to put larger feelers out for this idea that got the interest of a smaller group: a guided roadgeek hike at Donner Pass (https://www.aaroads.com/forum/index.php?topic=32309.0).
This would push Reno back to 2024 or 2025, which might be better because it would allow other projects in the region to start.
So, who's for lunch?
Quote from: A.J. Bertin on October 20, 2022, 02:48:16 PM
Quote from: Laura on October 20, 2022, 01:08:54 PM
Quote from: Hot Rod Hootenanny on October 20, 2022, 12:03:12 AM
Quote from: A.J. Bertin on October 18, 2022, 01:41:35 PM
Quote from: Laura on October 18, 2022, 09:20:36 AM
Edit to add: I found out that August 19th is out of the running for the mystery summer meet, so I'm looking at August 12th.
"Mystery summer meet"?
The "East Coast Hive Mind's" revival of The Beatles' Magical Mystery Tour.
Yes, I referenced the "mystery summer meet" back on 9/13:
Quote from: Laura on September 13, 2022, 01:54:48 PM
Yeah. So a little birdie just told me that someone else is planning a meet in either July or August but is waiting to announce after the major and minor leagues have finalized baseball game schedule times. If they decide to host in July, then I'll do August and vice versa. Looking at these dates: 7/15, 7/29, or 8/19.
I feel weird talking about the host and their meet like this but I want them to be the one to formally announce their meet when they are ready to do so. At any rate, 7/29 is their first choice date, which I hope isn't too close to 8/12 to split attendance, but if it is then c'est la vie.
Ah... yes I do recall that this was mentioned. It's just strange that we are hearing about possible dates for a meet that we have no idea who is hosting or where it will take place.
Dan announced it with its own thread: Buffalo, NY on Saturday, July 29, 2023
I honestly thought it was CPZ's Smith Island meet until Dan announced it.
I don't know enough (yet) to be a good host, so this is just a suggestion, but... I feel like there'd be plenty of content for a Las Vegas meet. I've been here a week and I feel like I've barely scratched the surface.
I'll be hosting a meet in Peoria in September or October.
I almost never check the meet board... Road meets never seemed to happen near me so stopped looking. (This roadgeek has never been to a meet, which is a tragedy.) But just saw this thread and felt I should chime in.
Quote from: cl94 on October 20, 2022, 10:40:50 PM
I want to put larger feelers out for this idea that got the interest of a smaller group: a guided roadgeek hike at Donner Pass (https://www.aaroads.com/forum/index.php?topic=32309.0).
This would push Reno back to 2024 or 2025, which might be better because it would allow other projects in the region to start.
I'm not a big hiker, but I'd be in to join this. I've not really explored much around the Donner Pass area.
I'll be up for any meet in or around the greater Reno area, since I live there...Just have to make sure to plan ahead for it. It's too bad we didn't have anything recently while Spaghetti Bowl Express was going on, but that's substantially complete now.
Quote from: Scott5114 on October 27, 2022, 02:12:54 PM
I don't know enough (yet) to be a good host, so this is just a suggestion, but... I feel like there'd be plenty of content for a Las Vegas meet. I've been here a week and I feel like I've barely scratched the surface.
Las Vegas would be a good site for a meet, as there's still some big projects in the works and other things of interest. I don't live down there anymore, and only visit a few times a year for work or to visit family, but could assist someone with ideas.
Quote from: roadfro on December 29, 2022, 03:11:14 PM
Quote from: cl94 on October 20, 2022, 10:40:50 PM
I want to put larger feelers out for this idea that got the interest of a smaller group: a guided roadgeek hike at Donner Pass (https://www.aaroads.com/forum/index.php?topic=32309.0).
This would push Reno back to 2024 or 2025, which might be better because it would allow other projects in the region to start.
I'm not a big hiker, but I'd be in to join this. I've not really explored much around the Donner Pass area.
I'll be up for any meet in or around the greater Reno area, since I live there...Just have to make sure to plan ahead for it. It's too bad we didn't have anything recently while Spaghetti Bowl Express was going on, but that's substantially complete now.
I was thinking Reno in 26 or so. Whenever the next phases of Spaghetti Bowl/80 east of there are well underway. As far as 2024, I'm penciling in Carson City/Kingsbury for May 2024.
Quote from: Nikolai on December 28, 2022, 10:59:14 PM
I'll be hosting a meet in Peoria in September or October.
Let me know what I can do to help you as I've been to Peoria a lot for work over the past decade.
I wonder if City Nerd will be participating in any road meets this year.
This is just a forewarned warning, no reason to make a thread for it now, but Meadville/Pennsylvania Oil Country Road Meet will occur in March or May 2024 most likely.
Would anyone potentially be interested in a Freedom Road/PA 228 Corridor meet north of Pittsburgh? The construction on PA 228 around PA 8 is very visible now, and we can all say that we have been to Mars. :wow:
I think my travel calendar for 2023 is getting fairly full at this point. But maybe if I did this instead of Peoria?
Quote from: 74/171FAN on May 13, 2023, 08:24:33 PM
Would anyone potentially be interested in a Freedom Road/PA 228 Corridor meet north of Pittsburgh? The construction on PA 228 around PA 8 is very visible now, and we can all say that we have been to Mars. :wow:
No. I need more than just one intersection being worked on to justify going to a (potential) roadmeet.
Quote from: Hot Rod Hootenanny on May 13, 2023, 11:20:00 PM
Quote from: 74/171FAN on May 13, 2023, 08:24:33 PM
Would anyone potentially be interested in a Freedom Road/PA 228 Corridor meet north of Pittsburgh? The construction on PA 228 around PA 8 is very visible now, and we can all say that we have been to Mars. :wow:
No. I need more than just one intersection being worked on to justify going to a (potential) roadmeet.
It is much more than one intersection. Construction is still ongoing in portions from PA 65 all the way to PA 8. (There is a reason why I am calling the Freedom Rd Corridor Fictional PA 228 now.)
Freedom Rd Websites:
District 10: https://www.penndot.pa.gov/RegionalOffices/district-10/ConstructionsProjectsAndRoadwork/Pages/Freedom-Road-Turnpike-Bridge-Project.aspx
District 11: https://www.penndot.pa.gov/RegionalOffices/district-11/ConstructionsProjectsAndRoadwork/BeaverCountyConstruction/Pages/FreedomRoadUpgradeProject.aspx
PA 228 Website: https://www.penndot.pa.gov/RegionalOffices/district-10/ConstructionsProjectsAndRoadwork/Pages/Route228CorridorImprovementProjects.aspx
The construction near PA 8 is visible on Google Maps (https://www.google.com/maps/@40.6983076,-79.9539397,1075m/data=!3m1!1e3) and street view (https://www.google.com/maps/@40.6981151,-79.95873,3a,22.2y,83h,85.27t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1s4IGTqROQvTP4BFeXIKHflg!2e0!6shttps:%2F%2Fstreetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com%2Fv1%2Fthumbnail%3Fpanoid%3D4IGTqROQvTP4BFeXIKHflg%26cb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile.gps%26w%3D203%26h%3D100%26yaw%3D148.73047%26pitch%3D0%26thumbfov%3D100!7i16384!8i8192) as well.
Quote from: 74/171FAN on May 14, 2023, 06:56:42 AM
Quote from: Hot Rod Hootenanny on May 13, 2023, 11:20:00 PM
Quote from: 74/171FAN on May 13, 2023, 08:24:33 PM
Would anyone potentially be interested in a Freedom Road/PA 228 Corridor meet north of Pittsburgh? The construction on PA 228 around PA 8 is very visible now, and we can all say that we have been to Mars. :wow:
No. I need more than just one intersection being worked on to justify going to a (potential) roadmeet.
It is much more than one intersection. Construction is still ongoing in portions from PA 65 all the way to PA 8. (There is a reason why I am calling the Freedom Rd Corridor Fictional PA 228 now.)
Freedom Rd Websites:
District 10: https://www.penndot.pa.gov/RegionalOffices/district-10/ConstructionsProjectsAndRoadwork/Pages/Freedom-Road-Turnpike-Bridge-Project.aspx
District 11: https://www.penndot.pa.gov/RegionalOffices/district-11/ConstructionsProjectsAndRoadwork/BeaverCountyConstruction/Pages/FreedomRoadUpgradeProject.aspx
PA 228 Website: https://www.penndot.pa.gov/RegionalOffices/district-10/ConstructionsProjectsAndRoadwork/Pages/Route228CorridorImprovementProjects.aspx
I'm far from being the gatekeeper for anyone wanting to host a roadmeet. If you want to go ahead and assemble this, then go for it.
I was actually thinking about letting someone like rickmastfan67 take and run with it since he already lives close to Cranberry (I think).
Quote from: Hot Rod Hootenanny on September 09, 2022, 10:57:06 AM
So far we have...
Western Norfolk Co (Long Island, NY) - March 18 (DGloub hosting)
Columbus, Ohio - April 15 (Sandor, aka Hot Rod Hootenanny, hosting)
Omaha, Neb - "City Meet" - April 29 (A.J. Bertin hosting)
Harford County, Maryland - May 6 (Laura Hosting)
Fresno, Calif - May 6 & 7 (Max Rockatansky hosting)
Grand Forks, ND - May 20 (Brandon hosting)
Little Rock, Ark - June 17 (Cody hosting)
Buffalo, NY - July 29 (Dan Murphy, aka Highwaywiz, hosting)
Peoria, Ill - Fall (Nikolai hosting)
Reno, NV - Date undetermined (Josh, aka cl94 hosting)
Otherwise, chime in with questions and ideas. Mind you, all (real) roadmeets will have their own thread on this board.
So only 3 roadmeets left for the year?
Quote from: 74/171FAN on May 13, 2023, 08:24:33 PM
Would anyone potentially be interested in a Freedom Road/PA 228 Corridor meet north of Pittsburgh? The construction on PA 228 around PA 8 is very visible now, and we can all say that we have been to Mars. :wow:
I've never been to Pittsburgh (though I HAVE been to Pittsburg, NH -- no "h" -- before I knew roadmeets were a thing that existed, and when I lived in NH, I decided I wanted to clinch US-3 through NH and I did the drive myself); I might want to combine that roadmeet with a visit.
My current position on this is that the entire Crows Run Rd (https://www.penndot.pa.gov/RegionalOffices/district-11/ConstructionsProjectsAndRoadwork/BeaverCountyConstruction/Pages/FreedomRoadUpgradeProject.aspx)/Freedom Rd/Freedom Crider Rd needs to be open for me to justify my idea for a meet.
QuoteBeginning at 9 a.m. Monday, May 16, Freedom Crider Road (Route 2004) will close to through traffic between Route 989 and the intersection of Freedom Crider Road and Crows Run Road continuously through late September. Only local traffic will be permitted on the closed section of Freedom Crider Road. All other traffic will be detoured.
So definitely October at the earliest if at all in 2023.
Quote from: Hot Rod Hootenanny on May 25, 2023, 01:19:11 PM
Quote from: Hot Rod Hootenanny on September 09, 2022, 10:57:06 AM
So far we have...
Western Norfolk Co (Long Island, NY) - March 18 (DGloub hosting)
Columbus, Ohio - April 15 (Sandor, aka Hot Rod Hootenanny, hosting)
Omaha, Neb - "City Meet" - April 29 (A.J. Bertin hosting)
Harford County, Maryland - May 6 (Laura Hosting)
Fresno, Calif - May 6 & 7 (Max Rockatansky hosting)
Grand Forks, ND - May 20 (Brandon hosting)
Little Rock, Ark - June 17 (Cody hosting)
Buffalo, NY - July 29 (Dan Murphy, aka Highwaywiz, hosting)
Peoria, Ill - Fall (Nikolai hosting)
Reno, NV - Date undetermined (Josh, aka cl94 hosting)
Otherwise, chime in with questions and ideas. Mind you, all (real) roadmeets will have their own thread on this board.
So only 3 roadmeets left for the year?
To that end, anyone interested in a Catskill/Hudson roadmeet in the October/November timeframe? I think I could put something together. Likely tour stops would be the pedestrian bridge over Catskill Creek, the Skywalk over the Rip Van Winkel Bridge and the new roundabout, the Ferry Street bridge in Hudson, the odd traffic light in Hudson (with a Stewart's break), an old alignment near US 9W, and the CR 25A bridge at Stuyvesant Falls.
Quote from: vdeane on June 21, 2023, 12:51:33 PM
To that end, anyone interested in a Catskill/Hudson roadmeet in the October/November timeframe? I think I could put something together. Likely tour stops would be the pedestrian bridge over Catskill Creek, the Skywalk over the Rip Van Winkel Bridge and the new roundabout, the Ferry Street bridge in Hudson, the odd traffic light in Hudson (with a Stewart's break), an old alignment near US 9W, and the CR 25A bridge at Stuyvesant Falls.
Paging dgolub...
I am considering a Lancaster Meet on October 21st that would cover the Walnut St Extension along the Goat Path. I need to first check and get an update on projected road opening.
I did not think to mention to dgolub about your NY Idea vdeane as I should have.
Quote from: baugh17 on June 22, 2023, 08:18:39 PM
Quote from: vdeane on June 21, 2023, 12:51:33 PM
To that end, anyone interested in a Catskill/Hudson roadmeet in the October/November timeframe? I think I could put something together. Likely tour stops would be the pedestrian bridge over Catskill Creek, the Skywalk over the Rip Van Winkel Bridge and the new roundabout, the Ferry Street bridge in Hudson, the odd traffic light in Hudson (with a Stewart's break), an old alignment near US 9W, and the CR 25A bridge at Stuyvesant Falls.
Paging dgolub...
Sorry, I didn't see this before. Yes, I'd definitely be interested in this one.
Quote from: 74/171FAN on August 30, 2023, 08:44:16 AM
I am considering a Lancaster Meet on October 21st that would cover the Walnut St Extension along the Goat Path. I need to first check and get an update on projected road opening.
Darn, too bad I won't be in the area 10/21 but will be in the area around 9/23 through 9/27 and plan on checking this out myself, probably that Tuesday since thats my "amish flea market" day at Roots market when I am in town
Quote from: dgolub on August 30, 2023, 08:57:06 AM
Quote from: baugh17 on June 22, 2023, 08:18:39 PM
Quote from: vdeane on June 21, 2023, 12:51:33 PM
To that end, anyone interested in a Catskill/Hudson roadmeet in the October/November timeframe? I think I could put something together. Likely tour stops would be the pedestrian bridge over Catskill Creek, the Skywalk over the Rip Van Winkel Bridge and the new roundabout, the Ferry Street bridge in Hudson, the odd traffic light in Hudson (with a Stewart's break), an old alignment near US 9W, and the CR 25A bridge at Stuyvesant Falls.
Paging dgolub...
Sorry, I didn't see this before. Yes, I'd definitely be interested in this one.
Cool. Just a word of warning, I saw on social media that the traffic light in Hudson is being replaced, so the old one likely won't still be around anymore. Maybe I'll set up a poll for dates once a decision has been made on Lancaster.
Quote from: jpi on August 30, 2023, 12:36:49 PM
Quote from: 74/171FAN on August 30, 2023, 08:44:16 AM
I am considering a Lancaster Meet on October 21st that would cover the Walnut St Extension along the Goat Path. I need to first check and get an update on projected road opening.
Darn, too bad I won't be in the area 10/21 but will be in the area around 9/23 through 9/27 and plan on checking this out myself, probably that Tuesday since thats my "amish flea market" day at Roots market when I am in town
Tentatively beyond the Goat Path, I am looking at covering the redone PA 283/PA 722 interchange, US 30/Centerville Rd interchange, the Nova Way connector at US 30/PA 10 I looked at earlier this month, and of course the now odd US 30/PA 772/PA 41 intersections in Gap.
Chances are that dinner will be at the Primanti Bros. at the US 222/PA 272/PA 501 interchange. I am unsure about how to handle lunch especially if I push it to December.
Quote from: 74/171FAN on August 30, 2023, 12:51:23 PM
Tentatively beyond the Goat Path, I am looking at covering the redone PA 283/PA 722 interchange, US 30/Centerville Rd interchange, the Nova Way connector at US 30/PA 10 I looked at earlier this month, and of course the now odd US 30/PA 772/PA 41 intersections in Gap.
Chances are that dinner will be at the Primanti Bros. at the US 222/PA 272/PA 501 interchange. I am unsure about how to handle lunch especially if I push it to December.
Do you want to start a separate topic for this? I almost didn't see it, and it's likely I might be able to make it.
Quote from: tckma on August 30, 2023, 02:04:25 PM
Quote from: 74/171FAN on August 30, 2023, 12:51:23 PM
Tentatively beyond the Goat Path, I am looking at covering the redone PA 283/PA 722 interchange, US 30/Centerville Rd interchange, the Nova Way connector at US 30/PA 10 I looked at earlier this month, and of course the now odd US 30/PA 772/PA 41 intersections in Gap.
Chances are that dinner will be at the Primanti Bros. at the US 222/PA 272/PA 501 interchange. I am unsure about how to handle lunch especially if I push it to December.
Do you want to start a separate topic for this? I almost didn't see it, and it's likely I might be able to make it.
I will once I get an update from East Lampeter Township on if the road will be open at the end of September.
Quote from: 74/171FAN on August 30, 2023, 02:40:41 PM
Quote from: tckma on August 30, 2023, 02:04:25 PM
Quote from: 74/171FAN on August 30, 2023, 12:51:23 PM
Tentatively beyond the Goat Path, I am looking at covering the redone PA 283/PA 722 interchange, US 30/Centerville Rd interchange, the Nova Way connector at US 30/PA 10 I looked at earlier this month, and of course the now odd US 30/PA 772/PA 41 intersections in Gap.
Chances are that dinner will be at the Primanti Bros. at the US 222/PA 272/PA 501 interchange. I am unsure about how to handle lunch especially if I push it to December.
Do you want to start a separate topic for this? I almost didn't see it, and it's likely I might be able to make it.
I will once I get an update from East Lampeter Township on if the road will be open at the end of September.
Since Laura scheduled Cumberland for October 21st, that automatically means that I am moving this to November 11th or December 9th most likely. This means that I will most likely be doing no lunch to maximize daylight. I had not received an update from East Lampeter Township as I type this.
I will state that anything related to PA 228 and Cranberry is on hold if not entirely canceled.
With her Cumberland meet announcement, Laura is the first roadgeek in 4 years to host multiple roadmeets in one year.
I was the last one to do multiple meets with Portsmouth & (Abandoned) Delaware County in 2019.
Since we're close to end of 2023 and all of the meets have taken place, unstickying. Thank you Sandor for covering this one.