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I-55

#1275
September 30, 2025, 10:57:47 AM  
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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"

kphoger

#1276
September 30, 2025, 11:26:10 AM  
Quote from: kphoger on September 30, 2025, 10:16:36 AM30 SEP 2025

What does this sign mean?



The horizontal line is actually supposed to be the logic symbol for negation (¬).  However, because that symbol is not approved for use on highway signs, they used the closest thing to it, which is a dash.

On the signs shown below, the top-right shield means US Route 1 and US Route 9, whereas the bottom-right shield means US Route 1 but not US Route 9.



This type of route shield is intended to be used in locations where people might be confused into thinking the highway is a concurrency of US-1 and US-9, to clarify that the highway is not actually US-9.  However, unfortunately, it is commonly misapplied in the field, erroneously used in locations where US-1 and US-9 do overlap.
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

#1277
September 30, 2025, 11:28:24 AM  
Quote from: kphoger on September 30, 2025, 10:16:36 AM30 SEP 2025

What does this sign mean?


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PColumbus73

#1278
September 30, 2025, 11:37:44 AM  
Quote from: kphoger on September 30, 2025, 10:16:36 AM30 SEP 2025

What does this sign mean?



Route 129

kphoger

#1279
September 30, 2025, 12:05:35 PM  
Quote from: PColumbus73 on September 30, 2025, 11:37:44 AMRoute 129

:bigass:

Seriously, though, that halfway sounds like it could actually be a sign maker error (in Oklahoma).
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.

Max Rockatansky

#1280
September 30, 2025, 12:17:21 PM  
Quote from: kphoger on September 30, 2025, 10:16:36 AM30 SEP 2025

What does this sign mean?



US 1 and 9 had a lovely dinner out.

Roadgeekteen

#1281
September 30, 2025, 12:24:09 PM  
Quote from: kphoger on September 30, 2025, 10:16:36 AM30 SEP 2025

What does this sign mean?


It was put up by the New Jersey department of families to tell people what the acceptable range of number of kids parents should have.
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Dirt Roads

#1282
September 30, 2025, 12:34:13 PM  
Quote from: kphoger on September 30, 2025, 10:16:36 AM30 SEP 2025

What does this sign mean?




Tonnelle Ahead

kphoger

#1283
September 30, 2025, 12:41:21 PM  
Quote from: Max Rockatansky on September 30, 2025, 12:17:21 PMUS 1 and 9 had a lovely dinner out.

Then why is one of them looking away?
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.

Max Rockatansky

#1284
September 30, 2025, 12:53:21 PM  
Quote from: kphoger on September 30, 2025, 12:41:21 PM
Quote from: Max Rockatansky on September 30, 2025, 12:17:21 PMUS 1 and 9 had a lovely dinner out.

Then why is one of them looking away?

9 said something that made 1's heart flutter.

kphoger

#1285
September 30, 2025, 01:02:40 PM  
Quote from: Dirt Roads on September 30, 2025, 12:34:13 PMTonnelle Ahead

Please explain.  I'm a little slow.
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.

xonhulu

#1286
September 30, 2025, 01:43:10 PM  
Quote from: kphoger on September 30, 2025, 10:16:36 AM30 SEP 2025

What does this sign mean?



WARNING: Your DOT might be a cheap bastard.



Never eat anything bigger than your own head.

NE2

#1287
September 30, 2025, 02:10:27 PM  
Quote from: kphoger on September 30, 2025, 12:05:35 PM
Quote from: PColumbus73 on September 30, 2025, 11:37:44 AMRoute 129

:bigass:

Seriously, though, that halfway sounds like it could actually be a sign maker error (in Oklahoma).
Potoooooooo
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".

ModernDayWarrior

#1288
September 30, 2025, 05:59:15 PM  

formulanone

#1289
September 30, 2025, 06:59:23 PM   Last Edit: September 30, 2025, 07:06:41 PM by formulanone
Quote from: kurumi on September 30, 2025, 10:54:27 AMThe Yellow shipping line was a fleet of trucks that were, unfortunately, given orange logos [...]



My eye is twitching at this one as well. Clear! ...no, blue! ...but in red?

Quote from: kphoger on September 30, 2025, 01:02:40 PM
Quote from: Dirt Roads on September 30, 2025, 12:34:13 PMTonnelle Ahead

Please explain.  I'm a little slow.

Captain and Tonnelle song ahead.

Quote from: Scott5114 on September 29, 2025, 03:57:38 AM2025-09-29:

Why are U.S. guide signs green?

Following up on the term "follow the money" and greenbacks, they figured it could motivate motorists by having greenfronts as well.

vdeane

#1290
September 30, 2025, 09:21:19 PM  
Please note: All comments here represent my own personal opinion and do not reflect the official position of NYSDOT or its affiliates.

TheCatalyst31

#1291
September 30, 2025, 10:17:37 PM  
Quote from: kphoger on September 30, 2025, 10:16:36 AM30 SEP 2025

What does this sign mean?


That was a promotional ad from when the MTA introduced the 1-9 subway service and hoped it would attract more drivers to transit. The campaign didn't work and they eventually got rid of the 9.

Henry

#1292
September 30, 2025, 10:25:50 PM  
Quote from: kphoger on September 30, 2025, 10:16:36 AM30 SEP 2025

What does this sign mean?


The - is for "Insert Number Here."
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kkt

#1293
Today at 12:12:29 AM  
Quote from: kphoger on September 30, 2025, 10:16:36 AM30 SEP 2025

What does this sign mean?



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Roadgeekteen

#1294
Today at 12:19:38 AM  
October 1st, 2025

Why was US 666 renamed to US 491?
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NE2

#1295
Today at 12:55:45 AM  
Quote from: Roadgeekteen on Today at 12:19:38 AMOctober 1st, 2025

Why was US 666 renamed to US 491?
An obscure cult who believes 491 is the devil's number bought naming rights.
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

#1296
Today at 02:16:34 AM  
Quote from: Roadgeekteen on Today at 12:19:38 AMOctober 1st, 2025

Why was US 666 renamed to US 491?

It entered the Witness Protection Program after its parent was murdered.
Never eat anything bigger than your own head.

Scott5114

#1297
Today at 08:49:32 AM  
Quote from: Roadgeekteen on Today at 12:19:38 AMOctober 1st, 2025

Why was US 666 renamed to US 491?

Shrinkflation.
uncontrollable freak sardine salad chef

Sapphuby

#1298
Today at 09:18:47 AM  
Quote from: Roadgeekteen on Today at 12:19:38 AMOctober 1st, 2025

Why was US 666 renamed to US 491?

People's heart rates go higher when they see a larger number on the road signs, so a study was conducted and 491 was chosen at random.

hotdogPi

#1299
Today at 09:27:47 AM  
The "three fourths error" caused 666 to become what would normally be 499 or 500, but anti-aliasing made it slightly inaccurate.
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