Electric Car Charging, How long does it REALLY take?
It's a lot less time then you think, especially with higher powered chargers, as most of the time the battery is not fully depleted.
Transportation
I Went Car-Free in LA and All I Got Was This Lousy Medium Post
KUOW – ‘Get on and go!’ No bus fare needed anymore on Olympia transit system
If you could get buses to run more miles in an hour, by speeding up boarding without fare collection, plus eliminating cash and credit card processing costs, it would cost the authority zero dollars -- but it would mean job losses -- and lead to schedule alterations that might be unpopular due to faster buses.
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It’s 2020. What are the chances that New York Interstate 99 will connect to Pennsylvania Interstate 99 within the decade?
It could happen if they complete the Interstate 99 and Interstate 80 interchange outside State College which has been bid out. But they’d also have to sign interstate 180 to Williamsport as Interstate 99 and that’s rather out of the way.
I think the official plan is close the 12 mile gap between Jerseyshore and Williamsport but making that section limited access will be fairly expensive due to the many houses along it and the number of cross roads. Indeed, I think the capital plan calls for safety upgrades to US 220 which wouldn’t bring it up to the Interstate standards. They would have to also complete the Lockhaven interstate 80 and US 220 interchange but that’s probably a few million as it’s partially built. But there is nothing in the PennDOT capital plan for either purpose.
I really like driving Interstate 99 because except for Altona it’s very light on traffic. But it’s confusing as there aren’t many signs along it to direct motorists from New York Interstate 99 and Pennsylvania Interstate 99. And that gap between Jersey Shore and Williamsport is a lot like driving New Jersey 17 minus the traffic and much more rural.
I guess a lot depends on how much Appalachian Regional Commission funding they can shake loose.
Isle of Wight model triceratops left in middle of high street – BBC News
A 25ft (7.6m) model triceratops had to be removed from High Street in Godshill on the Isle of Wight after it was dragged from the Jurassic Garden.
Owner Martin Simpson said he was shocked to see the model appearing on social media over the weekend.
The dinosaur is part of Mr Simpson's shop garden, where he sells prehistoric gems and fossils.
All (?) 52 Highways And Parkways In The New York City Area, Ranked
New-Car Sales Continue Slide, Meaning Good Time to Deal
New cars and car loans are getting more expensive, but there may be a happy twist for car buyers. Automakers can't sell you enough, and if the economy takes a dip, they'll be very ready to deal.
U.S. light-vehicle sales through the third quarter were down 2 percent year over year, and many non-luxury automakers are struggling. When hot brands like Jeep and Subaru take dives of 13 and 9 percent in just September, you know something's off.