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Title: Highest amount of EXITS on as single sign?
Post by: Zeffy on January 29, 2014, 02:28:57 PM
So, after looking at this picture,

(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alpsroads.net%2Froads%2Fnj%2Fi-95%2Fws14_1.jpg&hash=1dc3d9cc0495b583bbf249b26d93ea7d135137ed)

it got me to think, wow, that's a lot of exits on one sign. So, I'm wondering what's the largest numbers of exits you've seen on a single sign? All situations count, whether it's numbers and letters or just plain numbers.
Title: Re: Highest amount of EXITS on as single sign?
Post by: 1995hoo on January 29, 2014, 02:40:08 PM
Do all the numbers actually have to be present or does a range of numbers count? If a range counts, the signs that immediately come to mind for me are the ones entering the Thruway at Exit 24 near Albany. The sign for the southbound route refers to "Exits 23—1" and the sign for the westbound route refers to "Exits 25—61."
Title: Re: Highest amount of EXITS on as single sign?
Post by: Zeffy on January 29, 2014, 02:45:24 PM
Quote from: 1995hoo on January 29, 2014, 02:40:08 PM
Do all the numbers actually have to be present or does a range of numbers count? If a range counts, the signs that immediately come to mind for me are the ones entering the Thruway at Exit 24 near Albany. The sign for the southbound route refers to "Exits 23—1" and the sign for the westbound route refers to "Exits 25—61."

I was kinda referring to all of the numbers being present (either on the sign itself or on an exit tab affixed to the sign), but what you listed could be a nice discussion as well.
Title: Re: Highest amount of EXITS on as single sign?
Post by: 1995hoo on January 29, 2014, 02:49:58 PM
I thought that might be your focus in view of the exemplar you posted, but I figured I'd clarify. That's a tougher question!
Title: Re: Highest amount of EXITS on as single sign?
Post by: hotdogPi on January 29, 2014, 03:41:06 PM
On I-495 in Massachusetts, there is 35A-35B-35C.
Title: Re: Highest amount of EXITS on as single sign?
Post by: Alps on January 29, 2014, 10:40:06 PM
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alpsroads.net%2Froads%2Fva%2Fi-295%2Fs45a.jpg&hash=bfeeea57c3f7820562c43d282545091650d5e33e)
At what point do you just stop listing the letters?
Title: Re: Highest amount of EXITS on as single sign?
Post by: theline on January 29, 2014, 11:23:17 PM
I seem to recall from many years ago seeing a sign along SB I-75 in downtown Cincinnati that listed more exits then these examples. I don't have a picture and could find it on GSV. Maybe it's gone. IIRC, it was exits 1A-B-C-D-E-F. Anyone have a shot?
Title: Re: Highest amount of EXITS on as single sign?
Post by: roadman on January 30, 2014, 11:51:02 AM
Quote from: 1 on January 29, 2014, 03:41:06 PM
On I-495 in Massachusetts, there is 35A-35B-35C.
To clarify, the mainline signs on I-495 northbound read "EXITS 35A-B-C".  The signs on I-495 southbound read "EXITS 35C-B-A".
Title: Re: Highest amount of EXITS on as single sign?
Post by: 1995hoo on January 30, 2014, 12:00:48 PM
Quote from: Alps on January 29, 2014, 10:40:06 PM
(https://www.aaroads.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alpsroads.net%2Froads%2Fva%2Fi-295%2Fs45a.jpg&hash=bfeeea57c3f7820562c43d282545091650d5e33e)
At what point do you just stop listing the letters?

Similarly, there used to be a sign on southbound I-395 near Springfield, Virginia, with an "EXITS 1 D-C-B-A" tab (may have been in the other order, I'm not sure), but the tab disappeared a year or two ago and was never replaced. The new-style APL sign a bit further south has two exit tabs, one on the left for "EXITS 1 B-A" and one on the right for "EXITS 1 D-C." I'm not sure if separate tabs like that fit what the OP had in mind.
Title: Re: Highest amount of EXITS on as single sign?
Post by: Brandon on January 30, 2014, 12:07:29 PM
Quote from: Alps on January 29, 2014, 10:40:06 PM
At what point do you just stop listing the letters?

I guess here: Kennedy Expressway at Randolph Street (https://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&ll=41.884994,-87.64612&spn=0.003281,0.005284&t=h&z=18&layer=c&cbll=41.884871,-87.646112&panoid=LPPLQ-FrUBiVeO2oHr6BtA&cbp=12,175.46,,1,-6.67).
Title: Re: Highest amount of EXITS on as single sign?
Post by: Zeffy on January 30, 2014, 12:30:31 PM
Quote from: Brandon on January 30, 2014, 12:07:29 PM
I guess here: Kennedy Expressway at Randolph Street (https://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&ll=41.884994,-87.64612&spn=0.003281,0.005284&t=h&z=18&layer=c&cbll=41.884871,-87.646112&panoid=LPPLQ-FrUBiVeO2oHr6BtA&cbp=12,175.46,,1,-6.67).

That sign is ugly. Why is the EXIT ONLY not centered between the arrows, and why is the I-290 legend off-center as well?

Quote from: 1995hoo on January 30, 2014, 12:00:48 PM
Similarly, there used to be a sign on southbound I-395 near Springfield, Virginia, with an "EXITS 1 D-C-B-A" tab (may have been in the other order, I'm not sure), but the tab disappeared a year or two ago and was never replaced. The new-style APL sign a bit further south has two exit tabs, one on the left for "EXITS 1 B-A" and one on the right for "EXITS 1 D-C." I'm not sure if separate tabs like that fit what the OP had in mind.

The criteria I had in mind was:
* Exit tab(s) on a single sign (so yours would count as long as it's on a single sign)
* Exits must be listed consecutively (I.E. A-B-C-D...)

So far, Steve's / Alps I-95 / US 1 BGS is tied for the NJTP 14-14A-14B-14C BGS. [4 exits listed] Brandon's would win if I modified the criteria a bit.
Title: Re: Highest amount of EXITS on as single sign?
Post by: ET21 on January 30, 2014, 01:03:53 PM
Quote from: Zeffy on January 30, 2014, 12:30:31 PM
Quote from: Brandon on January 30, 2014, 12:07:29 PM
I guess here: Kennedy Expressway at Randolph Street (https://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&ll=41.884994,-87.64612&spn=0.003281,0.005284&t=h&z=18&layer=c&cbll=41.884871,-87.646112&panoid=LPPLQ-FrUBiVeO2oHr6BtA&cbp=12,175.46,,1,-6.67).

That sign is ugly. Why is the EXIT ONLY not centered between the arrows, and why is the I-290 legend off-center as well?

Quote from: 1995hoo on January 30, 2014, 12:00:48 PM
Similarly, there used to be a sign on southbound I-395 near Springfield, Virginia, with an "EXITS 1 D-C-B-A" tab (may have been in the other order, I'm not sure), but the tab disappeared a year or two ago and was never replaced. The new-style APL sign a bit further south has two exit tabs, one on the left for "EXITS 1 B-A" and one on the right for "EXITS 1 D-C." I'm not sure if separate tabs like that fit what the OP had in mind.

The criteria I had in mind was:
* Exit tab(s) on a single sign (so yours would count as long as it's on a single sign)
* Exits must be listed consecutively (I.E. A-B-C-D...)

So far, Steve's / Alps I-95 / US 1 BGS is tied for the NJTP 14-14A-14B-14C BGS. [4 exits listed] Brandon's would win if I modified the criteria a bit.

Luckily for the Kennedy, that area is getting a much needed Circle Interchange makeover