Q: We spent late summer time and early fall 2022 in Cape Cod. We loaded our trustworthy Springer Spaniel, Baxter, within the automobile and headed east. I had plenty of time to ponder Roadshow issues alongside the way in which.
Ward Loveland, Redwood Metropolis
A: I like readers who report what they see on the street.
Q: We drove the sturdy backbone of America, Interstate 80. It is extremely properly maintained. We crossed the nation in 6-½ days, and liked 80 mph pace limits in Nevada, Utah and Wyoming.
Although not probably the most scenic route, there are a lot of wonderful views alongside the way in which. 80 was constructed to maneuver folks from one aspect of the nation to the opposite, and it does a terrific job of that.
This was our fifth journey there. We’ve taken scenic routes different instances, and three weeks is what it actually takes for a very good view. I’ve been to 44 of our 50 states, and all of us ought to rejoice in, and revel in, our nation’s magnificence.
Just a few observations:
Highway Boulders: Going, I wasn’t paying a lot consideration to this. We bumped into a pair in Pennsylvania. Returning, I saved cautious consideration in honor of Mrs. Roadshow’s time period “street boulder.” We bumped into solely two, each bearing California plates. Even in Massachusetts, a pit of Roadshow hell, folks keep to the appropriate. Signage helps and maybe extra signage right here ought to remind slower visitors to remain proper.
Signage/Digital Shows: These are far more helpful in different states. Info displayed ranged from upcoming hazards to issues like what to do when a toll gate received’t go up.
Dive Bombers: In many of the nation, that is thought-about insupportable. Folks truly block lanes to stop it. Good for them.
Insane Pace Weavers: Once more, this appears to be a California illness. We by no means noticed it after leaving the Golden State.
Highway Rage: We nearly universally noticed courtesy and endurance. Massachusetts is infamous for intemperate habits, however drivers provides you with a nanosecond to get your self out of a tricky left flip or by way of a harmful intersection. If folks see you’re not paying consideration and utilizing the chance, although, good luck to you.
Blinkers: Folks use flip alerts elsewhere, and others honor the blinker and let folks in. In New York, Pennsylvania and round Chicago and Boston, although, utilizing a blinker appears to be handled as an indication of weak spot.
Fuel Costs: Cape Cod is notoriously costly, and folks complained about $3.65/gallon for normal, although we discovered some for about $3.45. It was $3.14 in Wyoming! We paid greater than $4/gallon solely as soon as till California.
Ward Loveland, Redwood Metropolis
A: Thanks for sharing your nice journey and observations about Roadshow issues in different elements of the nation.
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