El Paso, Texas has just opened its first diverging diamond interchange and within the first month experienced its first fatality. Unfortunately, the fascination with European concepts continues to expand in America.In Georgia we no longer have any toll roads in the state however we now have something even worse, toll lanes. The HOV lanes were apparently not being used to capacity so now they charge people who would not qualify for HOV lane access to use these lanes. The lanes are commonly referred to around here by the derogatory name 'Lexus lanes'. Basically those people who want to move along at 30 MPH on the Atlanta interstates during rush hour can now pay the government even more money for the right to use lanes their state and federal tax money already paid to build and maintain.
Don't even get me started on traffic circle roundabouts that Americans have no idea how to properly use.
If you want to see any even crazier idea that has become popular in the Atlanta area take a look at the "diverging diamond interchange" where we now get to drive on the left at times.o_O
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diverging_diamond_interchange
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Neal
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Sorry to report, but toll road are all over Texas. Several in DFW proper. East Texas has some. I know Austin, San Antonio, and Houston have some. Haven't been to west Texas or the Panhandle since I was a child so I don't know, but I assume they do as well.
I have to take one to work every day. Costs me about $6 a day to get to and from work. I could take another route, but it would take me twice as long.
El Paso has created it's first toll road as well. What the heck is going on with Texas? Are they becoming the European model for the US? Let's hope not.
Neal
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It all even's out. We have no state income tax, so i think this is an alternate way to get our money. lol
Johnapool
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Hold on there.....That's one of my faves...
Neal
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Mine too!
ncarter124
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Uh yeah, that's bordering on a requirement in my world. Tats and piercings ALL DAY LONG.
Johnapool
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Goof, we have one of those DDIs over in Springfield, Missouri, and you would be surprised how fast it moves traffic through. You just have to really pay attention to where to go!In Georgia we no longer have any toll roads in the state however we now have something even worse, toll lanes. The HOV lanes were apparently not being used to capacity so now they charge people who would not qualify for HOV lane access to use these lanes. The lanes are commonly referred to around here by the derogatory name 'Lexus lanes'. Basically those people who want to move along at 30 MPH on the Atlanta interstates during rush hour can now pay the government even more money for the right to use lanes their state and federal tax money already paid to build and maintain.
Don't even get me started on traffic circle roundabouts that Americans have no idea how to properly use.
If you want to see any even crazier idea that has become popular in the Atlanta area take a look at the "diverging diamond interchange" where we now get to drive on the left at times.o_O
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diverging_diamond_interchange
NSTG8R
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Okay, just reminded of a HUGE pet peeve of mine on the way into work this morning, and if this has already been mentioned, I suppose that could be another pet peeve of people on the forum...."people not reading the thread, and posting something that's already been discussed".
Anyway. You're sitting at a left turn signal. The dipsh*t at the front of the line is obviously distracted. The left turn arrow turns green, and they sit there for like 20 - 30 seconds (an eternity). They FINALLY remember they're driving a vehicle and peel around the corner, just in time for the rest of the traffic behind them to miss the light.
I think I actually had a mini-stroke sitting behind this Beemer this morning.
Anyway. You're sitting at a left turn signal. The dipsh*t at the front of the line is obviously distracted. The left turn arrow turns green, and they sit there for like 20 - 30 seconds (an eternity). They FINALLY remember they're driving a vehicle and peel around the corner, just in time for the rest of the traffic behind them to miss the light.
I think I actually had a mini-stroke sitting behind this Beemer this morning.
Anyway. You're sitting at a left turn signal. The dipsh*t at the front of the line is obviously distracted. The left turn arrow turns green, and they sit there for like 20 - 30 seconds (an eternity). They FINALLY remember they're driving a vehicle and peel around the corner, just in time for the rest of the traffic behind them to miss the light.
isn't that what your vehicle's horn is for ..