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

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I-55

#2725
January 27, 2026, 11:32:34 AM  
Quote from: kphoger on January 27, 2026, 09:58:42 AM27 JAN 2026

What does this mile marker assembly mean?

In 1996, Line "A" was written in black on the plan set
Purdue Civil Engineering '24
Quote from: I-55 on April 13, 2025, 09:39:41 PMThe correct question is "if ARDOT hasn't signed it, why does Google show it?" and the answer as usual is "because Google Maps signs stuff incorrectly all the time"

1995hoo

#2726
January 27, 2026, 11:34:23 AM  
Quote from: kphoger on January 27, 2026, 11:31:27 AM
Quote from: 1995hoo on January 27, 2026, 11:14:12 AMI suppose what I might have said instead was "because it's immediately adjacent to this post and will be posted again in umpteen other quotes that will soon follow."

Yes, that would have been better.  Because it would have been 100% accurate.  And that's what matters.

But I didn't because, frankly, I don't think about whether people reverse the post order. And I also know I'm not the only "nitpicker of unprecedented pedantry" here, so had I thought about it, I would have known someone else would rush to point it out. I would have been right! :biggrin:
"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.

xonhulu

#2727
January 27, 2026, 07:34:21 PM  
Quote from: kphoger on January 27, 2026, 10:52:51 AM
Quote from: xonhulu on January 27, 2026, 10:43:20 AMThat roadgeeks will photograph anything?

Safely assuming you're not speaking ill of the dead, we'll take that as a compliment! :awesomeface:

(That's his photo.)

No, nothing intended, just a tease of the whole group. You'll find pix of mile markers, bridge inventory signs, etc that I've taken in some of the discussions on here, so I was including myself in that jab, too.

TheCatalyst31

#2728
January 27, 2026, 09:54:52 PM  
Quote from: kphoger on January 27, 2026, 09:58:42 AM27 JAN 2026

What does this mile marker assembly mean?


The signmaker had 9 assists and 6 blocks in the DOT's inter-department basketball game.

The_Ginger

#2729
January 28, 2026, 09:05:48 AM  
28JAN2026

What's the ideal type of road surface?

The_Ginger

#2730
January 28, 2026, 09:06:16 AM  
Quote from: TheGinger on January 28, 2026, 09:05:48 AM28JAN2026

What's the ideal type of road surface?
Ice.

hotdogPi

#2731
January 28, 2026, 09:09:12 AM  
Quote from: TheGinger on January 28, 2026, 09:05:48 AM28JAN2026

What's the ideal type of road surface?

A conveyor belt.
Clinched

Traveled, plus
US 13, 50, the routes below, and several state routes

New clinched: I-283

New traveled (from Harrisburg road meet):
I-76(E), 83
US 15, 322, 422
PA 39, 230, 441, 443, 743, 849
NJ 38

Lowest untraveled: 36

kphoger

#2732
January 28, 2026, 09:13:33 AM  
Quote from: TheGinger on January 28, 2026, 09:05:48 AM28JAN2026

What's the ideal type of road surface?

Hydrogen plasma, because it's the most abundant substance in the universe, which should keep costs low.
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.

Sapphuby

#2733
January 28, 2026, 09:15:11 AM  
Quote from: TheGinger on January 28, 2026, 09:05:48 AM28JAN2026

What's the ideal type of road surface?

Hyper-adhesive surface for maximum traction and the best street races.

kphoger

#2734
January 28, 2026, 09:19:50 AM  
Quote from: Sapphuby on January 28, 2026, 09:15:11 AMHyper-adhesive surface for maximum traction and the best street races.

So, just apply some of this or similar as a thin top seal?
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.

The_Ginger

#2735
January 28, 2026, 09:22:02 AM  
Quote from: kphoger on January 28, 2026, 09:19:50 AM
Quote from: Sapphuby on January 28, 2026, 09:15:11 AMHyper-adhesive surface for maximum traction and the best street races.

So, just apply some of this or similar as a thin top seal?
Sounds good.

In other news, tire making companies' orders have tripled for unknown reasons.

Big John

#2736
January 28, 2026, 09:23:16 AM  
Quote from: TheGinger on January 28, 2026, 09:05:48 AM28JAN2026

What's the ideal type of road surface?
a bed of nails, pointy side up.

formulanone

#2737
January 28, 2026, 09:34:00 AM  
Quote from: TheGinger on January 28, 2026, 09:05:48 AM28JAN2026

What's the ideal type of road surface?

Microsoft

wanderer2575

#2738
January 28, 2026, 09:53:48 AM  
Quote from: TheGinger on January 28, 2026, 09:05:48 AM28JAN2026

What's the ideal type of road surface?

Anything emitting a repellent force, to avoid wear and tear on tires.

PColumbus73

#2739
January 28, 2026, 09:55:11 AM  
Quote from: TheGinger on January 28, 2026, 09:05:48 AM28JAN2026

What's the ideal type of road surface?

Loose sand, perfect for traffic calming

Max Rockatansky

#2740
January 28, 2026, 10:19:36 AM  
Quote from: TheGinger on January 28, 2026, 09:05:48 AM28JAN2026

What's the ideal type of road surface?

Dark matter since it will there but otherwise would avoid being impleasable to the eye. 

xonhulu

#2741
January 28, 2026, 10:45:48 AM  
Quote from: TheGinger on January 28, 2026, 09:05:48 AM28JAN2026

What's the ideal type of road surface?

Cream cheese. And switch to giant  bagels for tires to make all your travels delicious.

But be sure to disable your anti-lox brakes.

kphoger

#2742
January 28, 2026, 11:03:52 AM  
Quote from: xonhulu on January 28, 2026, 10:45:48 AMBut be sure to disable your anti-lox brakes.

Ooh, that was a nice one..
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.

Dirt Roads

#2743
January 28, 2026, 12:04:54 PM  
Quote from: TheGinger on January 28, 2026, 09:05:48 AM28JAN2026

What's the ideal type of road surface?

Red dog.  Or if you are so inclined, Red Dog:

GaryV

#2744
January 28, 2026, 03:31:12 PM  
Quote from: TheGinger on January 28, 2026, 09:05:48 AM28JAN2026

What's the ideal type of road surface?

Iron rails. This limits traffic to only commuter-friendly vehicles (aka "trains").

1995hoo

#2745
January 28, 2026, 04:48:39 PM  
Quote from: TheGinger on January 28, 2026, 09:05:48 AM28JAN2026

What's the ideal type of road surface?

Topes.



(Bear in mind, the question is the "worst possible answer" and the topic is "ideal road surface." If the topic were road signs, I could never vote for that sign as the "worst possible answer." I hate topes, but I love the titillating topes signs keeping us abreast of where they are.)
"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.

ModernDayWarrior

#2746
January 28, 2026, 05:34:37 PM  
Quote from: TheGinger on January 28, 2026, 09:05:48 AM28JAN2026

What's the ideal type of road surface?

Mayonnaise. We should really take a lesson from our fellow North Americans on this one.

kphoger

#2747
January 28, 2026, 08:35:53 PM  
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

#2748
January 28, 2026, 08:44:12 PM  
phlogiston

Quote from: TheGinger on January 28, 2026, 09:05:48 AM28JAN2026

What's the ideal type of road surface?
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.

pderocco

#2749
January 28, 2026, 08:54:53 PM  
Quote from: TheGinger on January 28, 2026, 09:05:48 AM28JAN2026

What's the ideal type of road surface?
Air. I'm still waiting for those flying cars they promised us in Popular Mechanics years ago.
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