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PNWRoadgeek

#3725
April 06, 2026, 02:58:07 PM  
Quote from: xonhulu on April 06, 2026, 12:57:57 PM
Quote from: kphoger on April 06, 2026, 11:48:06 AMI'm disappointed in the lack of road-related responses.

Great, now we have displeased The Grand Alan.

I will try to win back His favor:


April 6th, 2026:

Keeping with the theme of Easter, what dead highway or highway-related project/feature should be resurrected?



The Westside Bypass in the Portland metro area. I t h i n k t h i s i s n e e d e d
Applying for new Grand Alan.

The_Ginger

#3726
April 06, 2026, 03:38:53 PM  
Quote from: xonhulu on April 06, 2026, 12:57:57 PMGreat, now we have displeased The Grand Alan.
:-o
That's not very good at all! Rumor has it that he has the power to extinguish Alanland's goat population on command.
Quote from: xonhulu on April 06, 2026, 12:57:57 PMApril 6th, 2026:

Keeping with the theme of Easter, what dead highway or highway-related project/feature should be resurrected?
WVDOT's plan to build I-79 to Beckley.

kphoger

#3727
April 06, 2026, 03:54:55 PM  
Quote from: xonhulu on April 06, 2026, 12:57:57 PMGreat, now we have displeased The Grand Alan.
Quote from: The_Ginger on April 06, 2026, 03:38:53 PMThat's not very good at all! Rumor has it that he has the power to extinguish Alanland's goat population on command.

Nope.  Don't believe everything you read in Rolling Stone.
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

#3728
April 06, 2026, 04:52:51 PM  
Quote from: xonhulu on April 06, 2026, 12:57:57 PMApril 6th, 2026:

Keeping with the theme of Easter, what dead highway or highway-related project/feature should be resurrected?
Boston's Inner Belt

Big John

#3729
April 06, 2026, 05:14:26 PM  
Quote from: xonhulu on April 06, 2026, 12:57:57 PM
Quote from: kphoger on April 06, 2026, 11:48:06 AMI'm disappointed in the lack of road-related responses.

Great, now we have displeased The Grand Alan.

I will try to win back His favor:


April 6th, 2026:

Keeping with the theme of Easter, what dead highway or highway-related project/feature should be resurrected?



Park East freeway in Milwaukee, rebuild and extend to its intended end at the Hoan bridge.

GaryV

#3730
April 06, 2026, 06:19:14 PM  
Quote from: xonhulu on April 06, 2026, 12:57:57 PMApril 6th, 2026:

Keeping with the theme of Easter, what dead highway or highway-related project/feature should be resurrected?

US 102 (too soon?)

LilianaUwU

#3731
April 06, 2026, 06:50:24 PM  
Quote from: GaryV on April 06, 2026, 06:19:14 PM
Quote from: xonhulu on April 06, 2026, 12:57:57 PMApril 6th, 2026:

Keeping with the theme of Easter, what dead highway or highway-related project/feature should be resurrected?

US 102 (too soon?)
Yeah, gotta wait another two years, that way we resurrect it 102 years later.
"Volcano with no fire... Not volcano... Just mountain."
—Mr. Thwomp

My pronouns are she/her, no matter what you think about that.

cockroachking

#3732
April 06, 2026, 08:14:14 PM  
Quote from: xonhulu on April 06, 2026, 12:57:57 PMApril 6th, 2026:

Keeping with the theme of Easter, what dead highway or highway-related project/feature should be resurrected?
The LoMEx, Bushwick Expy, and friends (I-78 east to the Bruckner Interchange)

TheCatalyst31

#3733
April 06, 2026, 10:58:04 PM  
Quote from: xonhulu on April 06, 2026, 12:57:57 PMApril 6th, 2026:

Keeping with the theme of Easter, what dead highway or highway-related project/feature should be resurrected?



Resurrect the Gravina Island "Bridge to Nowhere", but figure out a way to use additional Bridges to Nowhere to connect it to the Interstate Highway System.

NE2

#3734
April 07, 2026, 12:38:45 AM  
April 7, 2026:
What does Exempt really mean at RR Crossings
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".

Scott5114

#3735
April 07, 2026, 01:00:10 AM  
Quote from: NE2 on April 07, 2026, 12:38:45 AMApril 7, 2026:
What does Exempt really mean at RR Crossings

The train conductors going through the crossing have such a good attendance record they aren't required to take final exams.
uncontrollable freak sardine salad chef

xonhulu

#3736
April 07, 2026, 01:08:01 AM  
Quote from: NE2 on April 07, 2026, 12:38:45 AMApril 7, 2026:
What does Exempt really mean at RR Crossings

I can't answer that. I only feel Contempt when I'm at RR Crossings.

wanderer2575

#3737
April 07, 2026, 03:11:40 AM  
Quote from: NE2 on April 07, 2026, 12:38:45 AMApril 7, 2026:
What does Exempt really mean at RR Crossings

No overtime pay if you're stuck waiting for the train to pass.

The_Ginger

#3738
April 07, 2026, 06:31:46 AM  
Quote from: NE2 on April 07, 2026, 12:38:45 AMApril 7, 2026:
What does Exempt really mean at RR Crossings
You are free to cross at all times, no exceptions. This includes when a train is moving past you.

Big John

#3739
April 07, 2026, 07:59:52 AM  
Quote from: NE2 on April 07, 2026, 12:38:45 AMApril 7, 2026:
What does Exempt really mean at RR Crossings
Railroads are exempt from taking safety measures, such as blowing the whistle.

kphoger

#3740
April 07, 2026, 09:32:56 AM  
Quote from: NE2 on April 07, 2026, 12:38:45 AMApril 7, 2026:
What does Exempt really mean at RR Crossings
Quote from: The_Ginger on April 07, 2026, 06:31:46 AMYou are free to cross at all times, no exceptions. This includes when a train is moving past you.

Beat me to it.
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

#3741
April 07, 2026, 09:41:01 AM  
Insurance policies do not apply there—health insurance, life insurance, liability insurance, etc.  Any damage, injury, or death will not be covered.

Quote from: NE2 on April 07, 2026, 12:38:45 AMApril 7, 2026:
What does Exempt really mean at RR Crossings
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.

vdeane

#3742
April 07, 2026, 12:34:47 PM  
Quote from: Big John on April 07, 2026, 07:59:52 AM
Quote from: NE2 on April 07, 2026, 12:38:45 AMApril 7, 2026:
What does Exempt really mean at RR Crossings
Railroads are exempt from taking safety measures, such as blowing the whistle.
This actually exists, although it uses a different sign.
Please note: All comments here represent my own personal opinion and do not reflect the official position of NYSDOT or its affiliates.

Mapmikey

#3743
April 07, 2026, 01:07:46 PM  
Quote from: NE2 on April 07, 2026, 12:38:45 AMApril 7, 2026:
What does Exempt really mean at RR Crossings

School buses and explosive carrying vehicles don't stop.


However, trains carrying HAZMATS or school children must stop at each road crossing.

formulanone

#3744
April 07, 2026, 01:56:37 PM  
Quote from: NE2 on April 07, 2026, 12:38:45 AMApril 7, 2026:
What does Exempt really mean at RR Crossings
DEL mpt.exe

GaryV

#3745
April 07, 2026, 02:54:36 PM  
Quote from: NE2 on April 07, 2026, 12:38:45 AMApril 7, 2026:
What does Exempt really mean at RR Crossings

It means AARoads has yet another divisive topic for people to argue about.

1995hoo

#3746
April 07, 2026, 03:08:11 PM  
Quote from: NE2 on April 07, 2026, 12:38:45 AMApril 7, 2026:
What does Exempt really mean at RR Crossings

Any signals that work outside of a standard eight-hour work day do not get paid overtime.
"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.

PNWRoadgeek

#3747
April 07, 2026, 03:08:37 PM  
Quote from: NE2 on April 07, 2026, 12:38:45 AMApril 7, 2026:
What does Exempt really mean at RR Crossings
It means the amount of trains we ignore at the crossings.
Applying for new Grand Alan.

vdeane

#3748
April 07, 2026, 08:50:20 PM  
Quote from: NE2 on April 07, 2026, 12:38:45 AMApril 7, 2026:
What does Exempt really mean at RR Crossings
It means the crossing is no longer empt.
Please note: All comments here represent my own personal opinion and do not reflect the official position of NYSDOT or its affiliates.

TheCatalyst31

#3749
April 07, 2026, 09:46:13 PM  
Quote from: NE2 on April 07, 2026, 12:38:45 AMApril 7, 2026:
What does Exempt really mean at RR Crossings
You don't have to pay your railroad crossing tax at that crossing. If you haven't been paying your railroad crossing tax at the other crossings, you'd better send in a check before the 15th.
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