scardella Posted March 14, 2006 Posted March 14, 2006 Hey, you know how they've got those exits where you can get right back onto the highway? I was wondering while in traffic this morning, if it would be morally permissible to use them to save some time if traffic were backed up. If you want to see a map of one, [url="http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?searchtype=address&country=US&addtohistory=&searchtab=home&formtype=address&popflag=0&latitude=&longitude=&name=&phone=&level=&cat=&address=I-10+at+Clearview&city=Metairie&state=LA&zipcode="]click here.[/url] This particular one is a cloverleaf design.
scardella Posted March 14, 2006 Author Posted March 14, 2006 Because they're for entering and exiting the highway, not to try and jump ahead and remain on the highway.
Sojourner Posted March 14, 2006 Posted March 14, 2006 Driving on the shoulder to cut past traffic: bad. Working best utilize the system for your benefit: not a problem. You're not breaking the law. I think you're fine.
kateri05 Posted March 14, 2006 Posted March 14, 2006 not when they do that; its when they drive on the shoulder that drives me BONKERS
Sojourner Posted March 14, 2006 Posted March 14, 2006 [quote name='kateri05' date='Mar 14 2006, 11:20 AM']not when they do that; its when they drive on the shoulder that drives me BONKERS [right][snapback]911265[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Yep, me too.
Brother Adam Posted March 14, 2006 Posted March 14, 2006 people that are in a hurry cause traffic jams. My dad is a city traffic engineer. The lights are timed in GR to keep traffic flowing based on models where people drive the speed limit. When I drive with him he rarely ever hits a red light
Sojourner Posted March 14, 2006 Posted March 14, 2006 [quote name='Brother Adam' date='Mar 14 2006, 11:24 AM']people that are in a hurry cause traffic jams. My dad is a city traffic engineer. The lights are timed in GR to keep traffic flowing based on models where people drive the speed limit. When I drive with him he rarely ever hits a red light [right][snapback]911274[/snapback][/right] [/quote] I always thought traffic jams were caused by a) an excess of traffic or b) driver stupidity or c) a combination of the two. I drive in the city all the time. Not all lights can be timed to coincide with the speed limit. That only works on one-way streets. But we digress from the topic at hand.
Brother Adam Posted March 14, 2006 Posted March 14, 2006 [quote name='Sojourner' date='Mar 14 2006, 10:34 AM']I always thought traffic jams were caused by a) an excess of traffic or b) driver stupidity or c) a combination of the two. I drive in the city all the time. Not all lights can be timed to coincide with the speed limit. That only works on one-way streets. But we digress from the topic at hand. [right][snapback]911288[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Not only one one way streets, but alot depends on the flow of traffic. low flow of traffic on a given street - more likely to hit a red. I've been through extremely busy metro areas where the traffic typically flows very well. Alot depends on design and timing. But yes, stupid drivers don't help.
homeschoolmom Posted March 14, 2006 Posted March 14, 2006 It would be nice if they were able to update the timing mechanism more frequently. Our area is growing so fast, the timers are way off. If you hit one red, you will probably hit them all. There was a report on why they don't fix them more often-- too expensive. It's like once every six or seven years.
Sojourner Posted March 14, 2006 Posted March 14, 2006 [quote name='homeschoolmom' date='Mar 14 2006, 11:56 AM']It would be nice if they were able to update the timing mechanism more frequently. Our area is growing so fast, the timers are way off. If you hit one red, you will probably hit them all. There was a report on why they don't fix them more often-- too expensive. It's like once every six or seven years. [right][snapback]911339[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Yeah, one of the busiest streets in Indy is on the north side; it's six lanes on most of it, and you can't avoid hitting reds no matter what speed you travel at. I've tried the range.
zwergel88 Posted March 14, 2006 Posted March 14, 2006 I by no means know the right answer to this, but I would think that as long as you are not driving recklessly and in danger or harming someone, pretty much anything goes. I've been known to be a little creative when driving myself.
rkwright Posted March 14, 2006 Posted March 14, 2006 [quote name='Brother Adam' date='Mar 14 2006, 10:24 AM']people that are in a hurry cause traffic jams. My dad is a city traffic engineer. The lights are timed in GR to keep traffic flowing based on models where people drive the speed limit. When I drive with him he rarely ever hits a red light [right][snapback]911274[/snapback][/right] [/quote] hmm I'm going to try this today when I'm out! I'll report my findings later... sounds interesting though!
OLAM Dad Posted March 14, 2006 Posted March 14, 2006 [quote name='Brother Adam' date='Mar 14 2006, 10:24 AM']people that are in a hurry cause traffic jams. My dad is a city traffic engineer. The lights are timed in GR to keep traffic flowing based on models where people drive the speed limit. When I drive with him he rarely ever hits a red light [right][snapback]911274[/snapback][/right] [/quote] So if I drive exactly twice the speed limit I should hit all the lights, right?
scardella Posted March 14, 2006 Author Posted March 14, 2006 [quote name='philothea' date='Mar 14 2006, 08:17 AM']Do you mind when other people do it to you? [right][snapback]911183[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Yeah, because it's really only supposed to be used to get on and off the highway. [quote name='Brother Adam' date='Mar 14 2006, 09:24 AM']people that are in a hurry cause traffic jams. My dad is a city traffic engineer. The lights are timed in GR to keep traffic flowing based on models where people drive the speed limit. When I drive with him he rarely ever hits a red light [right][snapback]911274[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Doesn't really apply in this situation, because the interstate doesn't have traffic lights...
Brother Adam Posted March 14, 2006 Posted March 14, 2006 Well my dad doesn't time the lights in the entire country. It depends on the city traffic engineers and how well they do their job :
kateri05 Posted March 14, 2006 Posted March 14, 2006 [quote name='homeschoolmom' date='Mar 14 2006, 08:32 AM']What bugs me most is discourteous merging. [right][snapback]911286[/snapback][/right] [/quote] yea really, can i get a WAVE please i'll let you in but it would be nice if you got off your cellphone and said a little thank you
rkwright Posted March 14, 2006 Posted March 14, 2006 [quote name='OLAM Dad' date='Mar 14 2006, 11:45 AM']So if I drive exactly twice the speed limit I should hit all the lights, right? [right][snapback]911400[/snapback][/right] [/quote] I like this idea...
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