Daily conversation: What is the worst possible answer?

[xonhulu]

Solution: line up ARDOT's leaders in front of a firing squad.

I suspect that wouldn't actually straighten out the highway.

Thought this was supposed to be worst possible answer.  But, fine:

[Edit] Solution: Take a time machine back to Sept 2023 and line up ARDOT's leaders in front of a firing squad.*



*Disclaimer: The above statement was meant as a joke and should not be taken seriously.  The author does not condone or endorse the execution of public transportation officials, no matter how absurd or misguided their route numbering decisions may be.

[kphoger]

Solution: Take a time machine back to Sept 2023 and line up ARDOT's leaders in front of a firing squad.*

*Disclaimer: The above statement was meant as a joke and should not be taken seriously.  The author does not condone or endorse the execution of public transportation officials, no matter how absurd or misguided their route numbering decisions may be violation of the space-time continuum.

FTFY

[CoreySamson]

Here in Kansas, K-117 is too curvy, because hills and valleys are just a different type of curve.

This should be straightened out somewhat by building trestles from hilltop to hilltop.

Or tunnels from valley to valley.

February 27, 2026: Choose a fictional species/alien type/robot type/video game enemy/etc. to replace human road construction workers with.

The stormtroopers from Jedi Survivor, led by Rick the Door Technician.

[freebrickproductions]

3-2-26:
What do you call the small road parallel to the main road?

[LilianaUwU]

3-2-26:
What do you call the small road parallel to the main road?

I feel like I would be repeating myself saying voie de service... so I'm gonna say "that parallel road with suckers going slower than me".

[xonhulu]

3-2-26:
What do you call the small road parallel to the main road?

The sidewalk.

[pderocco]

3-2-26:
What do you call the small road parallel to the main road?

The express lane, during rush hour.

[The_Ginger]

3-2-26:
What do you call the small road parallel to the main road?

The shoulder.

[Big John]

3-2-26:
What do you call the small road parallel to the main road?

the preplanned detour.

[hotdogPi]

3-2-26:
What do you call the small road parallel to the main road?

28

[PColumbus73]

3-2-26:
What do you call the small road parallel to the main road?

The Shunpike

[kphoger]

3-2-26:
What do you call the small road parallel to the main road?

The sidewalk.

You are the clear winner for this round.  I doubt anything will top that answer.

[formulanone]

3-2-26:
What do you call the small road parallel to the main road?

A road for ants‽

[JayhawkCO]

3-2-26:
What do you call the small road parallel to the main road?

Main roadito.

[kphoger]

In the Kansas City area, I call it a 'parallel parkway'.

But, of course, I call the small road parallel to the parallel parkway a 'parallel avenue'.

3-2-26:
What do you call the small road parallel to the main road?

[CoreySamson]

The Shunpike

I have actually seriously used a feeder road as a shunpike before.

And given the time several months ago (a separate occasion) when I used the I-45 feeder for over 30 miles while I was on a spare, I give my answer:

3-2-26:
What do you call the small road parallel to the main road?

Sped lanes.

[TheCatalyst31]

3-2-26:
What do you call the small road parallel to the main road?

The drive-thru lane.

[kphoger]

03 MAR 2026

When I see that the wrong type of sign has been posted for the situation (for example, if a W4-2 sign is erroneously posted instead of R4-21), what should I do?

[xonhulu]

03 MAR 2026

When I see that the wrong type of sign has been posted for the situation (for example, if a W4-2 sign is erroneously posted instead of R4-21), what should I do?

Get a life?

[Big John]

03 MAR 2026

When I see that the wrong type of sign has been posted for the situation (for example, if a W4-2 sign is erroneously posted instead of R4-21), what should I do?

follow the wrong sign.

[kphoger]

Get a life?

Clearly the worst possible.

[kphoger]

Order the correct one through Signs by Jake.  As long as the sign is replacing an error in the field, they'll fabricate it and ship it for free.  Then just grab your toolbox!

03 MAR 2026

When I see that the wrong type of sign has been posted for the situation (for example, if a W4-2 sign is erroneously posted instead of R4-21), what should I do?

[1995hoo]

03 MAR 2026

When I see that the wrong type of sign has been posted for the situation (for example, if a W4-2 sign is erroneously posted instead of R4-21), what should I do?

Decide which of the forum members who like to post erroneous road signs is most likely to be offended by it. Most likely, you could make that determination by reviewing the "Right idea, wrong sign" thread on the "Traffic Control" subforum, although "Erroneous road signs" might also be relevant.

Once you've decided who's most likely to be offended by it, contact that person to come take pictures of it.

[JayhawkCO]

03 MAR 2026

When I see that the wrong type of sign has been posted for the situation (for example, if a W4-2 sign is erroneously posted instead of R4-21), what should I do?

Not file your taxes.

[kkt]

03 MAR 2026

When I see that the wrong type of sign has been posted for the situation (for example, if a W4-2 sign is erroneously posted instead of R4-21), what should I do?

Find a R4-21 somewhere and swap them yourself.