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#51
International Highways / Re: Interesting Road Signage
Last post by Jhoan Seb - September 19, 2025, 11:48:30 PM
https://www.ipohworld.org/2023/05/05/another-unique-road-sign/ (Japanese Road Sign in Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia)
#52
International Highways / Re: Interesting Road Signage
Last post by Jhoan Seb - September 19, 2025, 11:28:14 PM
#53
General Highway Talk / Re: History of Roadgeeking
Last post by Flint1979 - September 19, 2025, 11:17:14 PMI used to collect maps from every state and had atlases. I remember early on before the internet there was a program on the computer called Automap and it was kind of like a GPS but it only showed major roads not really like Google Maps but it was there. I actually learned my way around Detroit before GPS systems were out and would always go there every weekend and ride around the city. I would collect city maps too and still have a Detroit city map on a wall. I would go for rides and get lost at times but always found my way back and I always could back track my route easily. I remember the first time I went to Cleveland I had a Rand McNally atlas with me that was kind of funny.
#54
General Highway Talk / Re: Signs specific to a state
Last post by Flint1979 - September 19, 2025, 11:11:22 PMMichigan uses, "trucks use right 2 lanes" too.
#55
Photos, Videos, and More / Re: Oahu Sign Upgrade/Replacem...
Last post by Short n Swift - September 19, 2025, 11:09:34 PM2 new signs, only one of which I actually got on photos. This first one has a disgustingly large exit tab compared to the actual text.
The second one I wasn't able to get a clear picture of, but it's pretty much the same sign that used to be here, so I'm using a picture of the old one. The only noticeable difference in the new sign is that the shield font is wider and the letters look a lot more cleaner and uniform in size. Other than that, you'd probably not notice a change at all.
A third sign that hasn't been replaced yet but I suspect will be is the overhead sign right at the Nimitz exit westbound, not far from here. The sign stood the test of time and I don't expect it to stay much longer, since it's pretty faded compared to the newer sign on the left.
Finally, an interesting setup closer to the pearl harbor interchange. There's an empty socket that's been empty since street view was available in 2009, and it clearly wasn't set up at the same time as the right half of the gantry. I suspected that there was a sign that directed drivers to stay on H1, but after reviewing old documents, it was never even filled. In fact, it and the "Pearl Harbor Historic Sites" signs were made much later at an unknown time, as only the right two signs existed when it was built. I'm interested with why that light even exists.
The second one I wasn't able to get a clear picture of, but it's pretty much the same sign that used to be here, so I'm using a picture of the old one. The only noticeable difference in the new sign is that the shield font is wider and the letters look a lot more cleaner and uniform in size. Other than that, you'd probably not notice a change at all.
A third sign that hasn't been replaced yet but I suspect will be is the overhead sign right at the Nimitz exit westbound, not far from here. The sign stood the test of time and I don't expect it to stay much longer, since it's pretty faded compared to the newer sign on the left.
Finally, an interesting setup closer to the pearl harbor interchange. There's an empty socket that's been empty since street view was available in 2009, and it clearly wasn't set up at the same time as the right half of the gantry. I suspected that there was a sign that directed drivers to stay on H1, but after reviewing old documents, it was never even filled. In fact, it and the "Pearl Harbor Historic Sites" signs were made much later at an unknown time, as only the right two signs existed when it was built. I'm interested with why that light even exists.
#56
Mid-South / Re: General Houston-area proje...
Last post by Bobby5280 - September 19, 2025, 11:02:48 PMAll of the existing Westpark Tollway is just 2x2 lanes. The zone from just West of Beltway 8 out to just West of the TX-6 crossing is a really tight squeeze. It might be more feasible to expand the Westpark Tollway to a 3x3 lanes configuration West of the point where FM-1093 diagonally dovetails into the corridor. However, making room for a reversible 1 lane HOV/Express lane appears really problematic.
The lane itself might be able to physically fit into the corridor. The entrance/exit ramps in/out of the express lane are another problem.
I really dislike single lane express lanes regardless of how much room is available to build them. I think they need a second passing lane. If that can't be managed then it's not worth the bother. In the case of the Westpark Tollway the entire highway is a toll road already. So an express lane would need some kind of HOV requirement. It's either that or they would be adding a premium toll level in the express lane on top of the base toll level. And that's a single lane likely to catch some slow pokes who clog up the whole idea of an express lane in the first place.
The lane itself might be able to physically fit into the corridor. The entrance/exit ramps in/out of the express lane are another problem.
I really dislike single lane express lanes regardless of how much room is available to build them. I think they need a second passing lane. If that can't be managed then it's not worth the bother. In the case of the Westpark Tollway the entire highway is a toll road already. So an express lane would need some kind of HOV requirement. It's either that or they would be adding a premium toll level in the express lane on top of the base toll level. And that's a single lane likely to catch some slow pokes who clog up the whole idea of an express lane in the first place.
#57
Off-Topic / Re: RIP - Robert Redford
Last post by Molandfreak - September 19, 2025, 10:58:24 PM^It was a joke this time
#58
International Highways / Interesting Road Signage
Last post by Jhoan Seb - September 19, 2025, 10:55:56 PMI have decided to create a thread about interesting signage around the world.
French Roadmarker in Ismailia, Egypt (Photo Source: Ismailia, Little Paris (الإسماعيلية باريس الصغرى)). Much of Egypt was influenced by the French, so much so that they partially adopted French signage, mainly in the coastal area. (You can check on it on the AARW: https://wiki.aaroads.com/wiki/Road_signs_in_Egypt#France)
French Roadmarker in Ismailia, Egypt (Photo Source: Ismailia, Little Paris (الإسماعيلية باريس الصغرى)). Much of Egypt was influenced by the French, so much so that they partially adopted French signage, mainly in the coastal area. (You can check on it on the AARW: https://wiki.aaroads.com/wiki/Road_signs_in_Egypt#France)
#59
Off-Topic / Re: __________ is/are overrate...
Last post by Max Rockatansky - September 19, 2025, 10:55:18 PMPeople used to say I had ADHD before I was in the 7th grade. I was always told that "lost time" was part of that. I don't recall a time where I didn't have a good idea what time it was.
#60
Off-Topic / Re: RIP - Robert Redford
Last post by 1995hoo - September 19, 2025, 10:45:30 PMQuote from: LilianaUwU on September 19, 2025, 09:42:04 PMQuote from: Molandfreak on September 19, 2025, 09:37:46 PMAlso Robin Williams fanboyingRobin Wholliams?
Quote from: 1995hoo on September 17, 2025, 04:14:28 PMQuote from: hotdogPi on September 17, 2025, 03:49:55 PMQuote from: Molandfreak on September 17, 2025, 03:46:30 PMI didn't think I'd ever hear from somebody who doesn't know who Robin Williams was in my life, but here we are...
I've probably heard the name before, but it's a common enough first name and common enough last name that I couldn't definitively say someone famous with that name existed. I still don't know whether this person is male or female.
Robin Williams is the man wearing the glasses:
