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Started by kphoger, July 17, 2025, 10:50:32 PM

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wanderer2575

Quote from: vdeane on August 01, 2026, 09:21:59 AM8/1/2026 - Now that the Gordie Howe Bridge is open, what other transportation-related things will occur in the next month or so?

Oklahoma will replace all BGSs in the state with competently-designed ones.


GaryV

Quote from: vdeane on August 01, 2026, 09:21:59 AM8/1/2026 - Now that the Gordie Howe Bridge is open, what other transportation-related things will occur in the next month or so?

The Key Bridge debates will intensify.

Big John

Quote from: vdeane on August 01, 2026, 09:21:59 AM8/1/2026 - Now that the Gordie Howe Bridge is open, what other transportation-related things will occur in the next month or so?
The Illiana expressway is restored and will begin construction.

jeffandnicole

Quote from: vdeane on August 01, 2026, 09:21:59 AM8/1/2026 - Now that the Gordie Howe Bridge is open, what other transportation-related things will occur in the next month or so?

The PTC will fast-track both a direct interchange in Breezewood and complete the I-95 interchamge ramps.

1995hoo

Quote from: vdeane on August 01, 2026, 09:21:59 AM8/1/2026 - Now that the Gordie Howe Bridge is open, what other transportation-related things will occur in the next month or so?

The MTA will go back and finish the subway line that was meant to use the partially built South 4th Street station in Brooklyn.
"You know, you never have a guaranteed spot until you have a spot guaranteed."
—Olaf Kolzig, as quoted in the Washington Times on March 28, 2003,
commenting on the Capitals clinching a playoff spot.

"That sounded stupid, didn't it?"
—Kolzig, to the same reporter a few seconds later.

akotchi

Quote from: jeffandnicole on August 01, 2026, 11:53:15 AM
Quote from: vdeane on August 01, 2026, 09:21:59 AM8/1/2026 - Now that the Gordie Howe Bridge is open, what other transportation-related things will occur in the next month or so?

The PTC will fast-track both a direct interchange in Breezewood and complete the I-95 interchamge ramps.
New Jersey will begin construction of the original Somerset Freeway alignment, which will be called I-95 and undo all the route designation changes done in 2018.
Opinions here attributed to me are mine alone and do not reflect those of my employer or the agencies for which I am contracted to do work.

pderocco

Quote from: vdeane on August 01, 2026, 09:21:59 AM8/1/2026 - Now that the Gordie Howe Bridge is open, what other transportation-related things will occur in the next month or so?
Trump will put massive tolls on it, and nobody will use it.

Scott5114

Quote from: vdeane on August 01, 2026, 09:21:59 AM8/1/2026 - Now that the Gordie Howe Bridge is open, what other transportation-related things will occur in the next month or so?

Everyone will just R E L A X
uncontrollable freak sardine salad chef

Great Lakes Roads

Quote from: vdeane on August 01, 2026, 09:21:59 AM8/1/2026 - Now that the Gordie Howe Bridge is open, what other transportation-related things will occur in the next month or so?

New Hampshire and Vermont will switch their exit numbers to mileage-based. Meanwhile in Canada, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland will switch their exit numbers to kilometer-based, just so that they are compliant with the rest of the country.
-Jay Seaburg

Clinched States (Interstates): AL, AZ, DE, FL, HI, KS, MI, MN, NE, NH, RI, VT, WI

Max Rockatansky

Quote from: vdeane on August 01, 2026, 09:21:59 AM8/1/2026 - Now that the Gordie Howe Bridge is open, what other transportation-related things will occur in the next month or so?

FritzOwl busted out one of the big gun topics today with this US 550/Million Dollar Highway Interstate.

TheHighwayMan3561

Quote from: vdeane on August 01, 2026, 09:21:59 AM8/1/2026 - Now that the Gordie Howe Bridge is open, what other transportation-related things will occur in the next month or so?

I-494 and I-694 will be renumbered to a single designation.
Let me take you down, cause I'm going to Strawberry Fields

formulanone

Quote from: vdeane on August 01, 2026, 09:21:59 AM8/1/2026 - Now that the Gordie Howe Bridge is open, what other transportation-related things will occur in the next month or so?

Probably a big beautiful bridge over a water hazard at some old guy's golf course.

TheCatalyst31

Quote from: vdeane on August 01, 2026, 09:21:59 AM8/1/2026 - Now that the Gordie Howe Bridge is open, what other transportation-related things will occur in the next month or so?
Buc-ees will announce its first Pennsylvania location in Breezewood. The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission will respond by canceling its I-70 interchange project, stating "who needs faster roads when you can have beaver nuggets?"

TheHighwayMan3561

8/2/26

What will the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission add as alternative acceptable forms of payment besides money to offset increasing prices in the future?
Let me take you down, cause I'm going to Strawberry Fields

The_Ginger

Quote from: TheHighwayMan3561 on August 02, 2026, 08:54:38 PM8/2/26

What will the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission add as alternative acceptable forms of payment besides money to offset increasing prices in the future?
Wood tokens.
"Two wrongs don't make a right—but three lefts do."

He/him pronouns, please.
Travel Mapping | Counties

vdeane

Quote from: TheHighwayMan3561 on August 02, 2026, 08:54:38 PM8/2/26

What will the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission add as alternative acceptable forms of payment besides money to offset increasing prices in the future?
Sexual favors
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Max Rockatansky

Quote from: TheHighwayMan3561 on August 02, 2026, 08:54:38 PM8/2/26

What will the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission add as alternative acceptable forms of payment besides money to offset increasing prices in the future?

Blood sacrifices of your heirs.  The PA Turnpike Commission places a greater value on the blood of the eldest children. 

NE2

Quote from: TheHighwayMan3561 on August 02, 2026, 08:54:38 PM8/2/26

What will the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission add as alternative acceptable forms of payment besides money to offset increasing prices in the future?

Toll house cookies
pre-1945 Florida route log

I accept and respect your identity as long as it's not dumb shit like "identifying as a vaccinated attack helicopter".

xonhulu

Quote from: TheHighwayMan3561 on August 02, 2026, 08:54:38 PM8/2/26

What will the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission add as alternative acceptable forms of payment besides money to offset increasing prices in the future?

Trump $250 bills.


kphoger

Quote from: vdeane on August 01, 2026, 09:21:59 AM8/1/2026 - Now that the Gordie Howe Bridge is open, what other transportation-related things will occur in the next month or so?

the Thanksgiving holiday

He Is Already Here! Let's Go, Flamingo!
Dost thou understand the graveness of the circumstances?
Deut 23:13
Male pronouns, please.

Quote from: PKDIf you can control the meaning of words, you can control the people who must use them.

kphoger

Quote from: TheHighwayMan3561 on August 02, 2026, 08:54:38 PM8/2/26

What will the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission add as alternative acceptable forms of payment besides money to offset increasing prices in the future?

prestressed concrete beams

He Is Already Here! Let's Go, Flamingo!
Dost thou understand the graveness of the circumstances?
Deut 23:13
Male pronouns, please.

Quote from: PKDIf you can control the meaning of words, you can control the people who must use them.

Big John

Quote from: TheHighwayMan3561 on August 02, 2026, 08:54:38 PM8/2/26

What will the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission add as alternative acceptable forms of payment besides money to offset increasing prices in the future?
Your arm and your leg.

hotdogPi

August 3, 2026: What street or road should have "Stroad" as an actual suffix?
Clinched

Traveled, plus
US 13, 50
MA 35, 40, 53, 63, 79, 109, 126, 138, 141, 151
NH 78, 111A(E); CA 90; NY 40, 366; CT 193, 320; VT 2A, 5A; ME 11, 17, 172; PA 3, 51, 60; GA 42, 140; FL A1A, 7; WA 202; QC 162, 165, 263; 🇬🇧A100, A3211, A3213, A3215; 🇫🇷95 D316

Lowest untraveled: 36

1995hoo

"You know, you never have a guaranteed spot until you have a spot guaranteed."
—Olaf Kolzig, as quoted in the Washington Times on March 28, 2003,
commenting on the Capitals clinching a playoff spot.

"That sounded stupid, didn't it?"
—Kolzig, to the same reporter a few seconds later.

kphoger

#5299
Quote from: hotdogPi on August 03, 2026, 10:02:33 AMAugust 3, 2026: What street or road should have "Stroad" as an actual suffix?

Stroud Stroad
or
Toad Stroad

He Is Already Here! Let's Go, Flamingo!
Dost thou understand the graveness of the circumstances?
Deut 23:13
Male pronouns, please.

Quote from: PKDIf you can control the meaning of words, you can control the people who must use them.