aaroads.com topics in 2064

[bugo]

However, it could be a good idea to include some sort of electronic system to generate temporary holographic traffic control where needed, like in the event of an accident or construction.

Favorite Shade of Pink For Holographic Traffic Control Devices?

o Salmon
o Maguro
o Roasted Lavender
o Pink (recording artist)
o Pink (Victoria's Secret sub-brand)
o Pink Panther
o Port Wine Cheese
o Artificial Chicken Breast

Remember, if the FHWA is still around we're using standard colors! Purple is Incident Management.
I would go with Pink Panther.

Purple is used to mark toll roads.

[MNHighwayMan]

Remember, if the FHWA is still around we're using standard colors! Purple is Incident Management.
I would go with Pink Panther.

Purple is used to mark toll roads.

To add, fluorescent pink is incident management.

[index]

Routes you've driven on that have been sunken or destroyed by climate change and sea level rise?

(hopefully not a topic in 2064, hah)

[kalvado]

Routes you've driven on that have been sunken or destroyed by climate change and sea level rise?

(hopefully not a topic in 2064, hah)

A topic we can discuss today and 50 years from now:
did you drive the old alignment of Rt. 61 in Centralia?
Meaning of "old alignment" may change over time, though... 

[Max Rockatansky]

Routes you've driven on that have been sunken or destroyed by climate change and sea level rise?

(hopefully not a topic in 2064, hah)

A topic we can discuss today and 50 years from now:
did you drive the old alignment of Rt. 61 in Centralia?
Meaning of "old alignment" may change over time, though...

Max explores the ruins of the 1938 Overseas Highway. 

[inkyatari]

Hypotenuse extensions to Beloit, WI, and Fort Wayne, IN nears completion.

[kphoger]

"Combustion engines are making a comeback"

[jakeroot]

"Combustion engines are making a comeback"

Although I wonder what they'll be running on. Certainly oil will be rare enough by then, that traditional fuel would be too expensive to make a genuine comeback.

[kalvado]

"Combustion engines are making a comeback"

Although I wonder what they'll be running on. Certainly oil will be rare enough by then, that traditional fuel would be too expensive to make a genuine comeback.

If there is sufficient energy supply available (and I still believe fusion is the only way for civilization to survive), then making liquid fuel is not unreasonable given chemistry is still a best way to store energy. Of course trapping atmospheric carbon will be part of it.
If there is a shortage of energy, then closing carbon cycle aka biofuel is a reasonable proposition - fundamentally same thing as above, except for using sun as an energy source.

[MNHighwayMan]

Although I wonder what they'll be running on. Certainly oil will be rare enough by then, that traditional fuel would be too expensive to make a genuine comeback.

Hmm, I wouldn't be so certain. I wouldn't at all be surprised if, by then, there are bacteria or some other microorganism that have been genetically engineered to consume plastic and/or organic waste to produce something quite like oil.

[kkt]

Kennedy assassination files to remain secret another six months for security review.

[bing101]

"President Barron Trump unveils highway overhaul infrastructure plan"

President Barron Trump and Ivanka Trump goes on a twitter feud against roadgeeks that include the removal of Mar a lago resort for a coastal evacuation highway for hurricanes.
Also roadgeeks find themselves in a feud called "Roadgate" where there's debates if roads should be made of biodegradable materials.

[jakeroot]

Although I wonder what they'll be running on. Certainly oil will be rare enough by then, that traditional fuel would be too expensive to make a genuine comeback.

Hmm, I wouldn't be so certain. I wouldn't at all be surprised if, by then, there are bacteria or some other microorganism that have been genetically engineered to consume plastic and/or organic waste to produce something quite like oil.

After all, this is a fictional thread. I guess I can go along with that.

[Roadgeekteen]

"Combustion engines are making a comeback"

Although I wonder what they'll be running on. Certainly oil will be rare enough by then, that traditional fuel would be too expensive to make a genuine comeback.

firebending.

[jakeroot]

"Combustion engines are making a comeback"

Although I wonder what they'll be running on. Certainly oil will be rare enough by then, that traditional fuel would be too expensive to make a genuine comeback.

firebending.

I want to respond with a witty, "thanks for contributing" post, but I can't: it's a fictional thread. Combustion engines could very well run on firebending by 2064.

[bing101]

When will the route between Moon to Earth be common?

[US71]

Is there an opening date for I-449 in NW Arkansas?

[Takumi]

Have you ever driven a car with a manual transmission?

[MNHighwayMan]

Have you ever driven a car with a manual transmission?

That's a fair question to ask even today.

[vdeane]

The way some pundits talk, "have you ever driven a car at all?" might be appropriate...

[cl94]

The way some pundits talk, "have you ever driven a car at all?" might be appropriate...

I don't want to give up our right to drive entirely, but an easy way to increase safety would be to make licensing requirements stricter. Can't pass the harder driving test? Then you have to use an autonomous vehicle. We have actually discussed this at RPI on a few occasions. Would allow the people who don't want to focus enough to drive safely to stop endangering the rest of us.

Have you ever driven a car with a manual transmission?

That's a fair question to ask even today.

Definitely. I drive a stick, but few people can anymore. Hence why I don't need to worry about my car being stolen. 

[kkt]

The way some pundits talk, "have you ever driven a car at all?" might be appropriate...

I don't want to give up our right to drive entirely, but an easy way to increase safety would be to make licensing requirements stricter. Can't pass the harder driving test? Then you have to use an autonomous vehicle. We have actually discussed this at RPI on a few occasions. Would allow the people who don't want to focus enough to drive safely to stop endangering the rest of us.

Have you ever driven a car with a manual transmission?

That's a fair question to ask even today.

Definitely. I drive a stick, but few people can anymore. Hence why I don't need to worry about my car being stolen. 

Yep, one reason for keeping my current manual transmission car long enough for my daughter to learn to drive on it.

[Takumi]

Both my cars are manual, and I’d be 78 in 2064, so it’s plausible that several older members will have owned manual cars. With enough luck I’ll still have one then.

I guess “have you ever seen a car with a manual transmission” would be more appropriate. Or “have you ever driven a car with an internal combustion engine”.

[kphoger]

Have you ever driven a car with a manual transmission?

That's a fair question to ask even today.

That was a fair question to ask even twenty years ago.

[kkt]

Both my cars are manual, and I'd be 78 in 2064, so it's plausible that several older members will have owned manual cars. With enough luck I'll still have one then.

I guess "have you ever seen a car with a manual transmission"  would be more appropriate. Or "have you ever driven a car with an internal combustion engine" .

People would have seen cars with all sorts of old features if they ever go to car shows etc.  I've seen cars with crank starts, but never started one that way.