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Road and highway transportation.
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Final DC/Woodrow Wilson Bridge meet reminder
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Final reminder for tomorrow's meet. Notice: D.C./Woodrow Wilson Bridge Meet ...Time: 11:00am Location: Chili's Grill & Bar Address: 6601 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, VA 22306 (7 stoplights south of the Beltway on US 1) Walking tour of the WWB and parts of the I-66 and SE Freeways in D.C., and driving tour including Springfield Interchange, Fairfax County... more »
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Fights over river dredging
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While not directly related to motor transportation, the following article illustrates the challenges of the transportation industry. [link] As best as I can tell, the dredging is a good idea and there is no... more »
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What is viatology?
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If you're new to these newsgroups, you've invariably come across the term 'viatology'. So what is it? Viatology is the scientific study of roads. By employing the scientific method to the measurement and definition of worldwide highways, information gets categorised and shared w/ the public. Those who scientifically study roads are referred to as... more »
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Operation Distance Chart: 4.25%
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Hi Viatologists, To help make your viatology studies easier, the Worldwide Transportation Library (WWTL) is adding distance charts to highways it has photographed. This means you'll find a list of major relative cities along each highway criss-crossing the globe. All distances are listed in kilometres.... more »
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Operation Emboss: 36.13%
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Hi Viatologists, Photographs equal knowledge. As of 20-Nov-2009, the Worldwide Transportation Library (WWTL) has watermarked 36.13% of its road photographs. Through the Operation Emboss initiative, the WWTL will lift its ban on JPG file-sharing once every photo has been watermarked. Operation Emboss is our way of distributing knowledge to the viatology community... more »
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Somewhat OT but maybe useful to some: a way to get mid-grade gas cheaper
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Earlier this morning, I had a thought occur to me: it is possible to get mid-grade gas -- not regular or premium, but only mid-grade -- for less than the pump price. It requires a wee bit of extra work, yes, but the general theory relies on three simple facts. Two of the facts are easily verifiable by any member of the motoring... more »
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Milwaukee - Zoo Interchange emergency repairs
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Apparently, the three bridges in Milwaukee's Zoo Interchange with weight restrictions currently in place are worse than they thought. Engineers doubt they would last until the interchange is rebuilt in 4 to 6 years. The Journal-Sentinal article details plans to build pre-fabricated bridge spans and tear down and replace the ailing bridges in "weekend... more »
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Plans for I-84 viaduct in Hartford
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[link] This is referring to an elevated section of I-84 (and US Route 6) between exits 46 (Sisson Avenue) and 48 A/B (Asylum Street/Capitol Avenue) in Hartford. Some people want it torn down altogether.
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aaroads.com forum down
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Looks like the aaroads.com forum has had a major failure. Any word from anyone on what happened or how long before it is fixed?
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