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Ren Gudino
Oct 173 min read
The Road to Recovery - Hurricane Helene Damage Update
A few weeks after Hurricane Helene hit the south-eastern side of the country, we're updating with news on recovery and repairs.
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Ren Gudino
Oct 33 min read
Hurricane Helene - What Happened and What's Next?
Hurricane Helene caused damage and devastation across 500 miles and 7 states. Read more to learn about what happened and what's next.
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Ren Gudino
Sep 263 min read
Colorado's Highest Point: The Eisenhower Tunnel
Colorado's Eisenhower Tunnel is not only the tallest tunnel in the nation but also the highest point in the entire interstate. Learn more!
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Ren Gudino
Sep 184 min read
The Traffic Problem (and How to Fix It)
Traffic is one of the most quintessential elements of a city but what if it didn't have to be? Let's discuss what works and what doesn't!
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Ren Gudino
Aug 202 min read
When the U.S. Went Metric
In the 1960's, the US switched to kilometers. Read about how we once tried to convert America to the metric system!
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Ren Gudino
Aug 64 min read
Mounting Messages - The Details Behind Your Everyday Signage
Tons of tiny details go into making the signs that you see on the road and interstate. Here are some interesting sign-making facts!
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Ren Gudino
Jul 303 min read
Alaskan Highways: Then & Now
Alaskan Highways started out as dogsled trails and ended up being still one of the most difficult highways to cross. Read more here!
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Ren Gudino
Jul 172 min read
Alabama's "Highway to Hell"
Alabama's US Route 431 is known as the Highway to Hell for being one of the most dangerous interstates in the country, but why? Read more!
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Ren Gudino
Jul 102 min read
Debunking Driving Myths
Here are more driving myths and the truth behind them! We've all heard these and might have told others about them, but are they true?
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Ren Gudino
Jul 42 min read
Speed Limits - A Deeper Dive
Speed Limits are determined using either the 85th percentile rule or a program called USLIMITS2 but what are their pros and cons?
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Ren Gudino
Jun 273 min read
How are Speed Limits Determined?
How are speed limits determined on different roads and who determines them? Let's break down the different kinds and how they're set!
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Ren Gudino
Jun 122 min read
Heated Roads - Heated Drivers
Summer heat means more accidents on the roads. Asphalt buckling, thermal expansion, and heat exhaustion are what to be wary of this summer!
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Ren Gudino
Jun 53 min read
Highway Myths: Fact or Fiction?
Let's put an end to some highway rumors and get informed! From their design to landscaping to hypnosis--which are true and which aren't?
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Ren Gudino
May 12 min read
Storms and Tornados: How to Stay Safe on the Interstate
Storm season lines up with a lot of people's travels but do you know what to do during a thunderstorm or tornado? Let's talk about it!
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Ren Gudino
Mar 15, 20232 min read
The Birth of Highway Gothic
With the standardization of the interstate system in the 1950's, came the birth of Highway Gothic for maximum legibility.
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Ren Gudino
Feb 22, 20233 min read
Why Stop Signs Are Red: A Fascinating Origin Story
The first stop signs were yellow and we can thank trains and reflectivity for the changes that finally led to our standard red stop signs!
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Ren Gudino
Jan 25, 20233 min read
Failing Infrastructure Begs for Renewal
Between three million gallons of sewage flooding the San Francisco bay, exploding transformers, and crumbling roads, change is overdue.
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Ren Gudino
Jan 18, 20232 min read
What's Going On with the Infrastructure Bill in 2023?
The American Jobs Plan, or the Infrastructure Bill, is a $2T plan by the Biden Administration to boost travel, the economy, and clean energy
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Ren Gudino
Dec 7, 20224 min read
A Different Kind of Christmas Town: Cozy, Quaint & Warm
Sure, if you want to fulfill your fantasies of recreating Elf or Home Alone Christmas, you can always go to New York City, try the “Best...
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Ren Gudino
Oct 19, 20223 min read
The Deadliest Interstate: I-95 & A Decade of Fatalities
In the last blog post, I gave both a haunted and historical road trip down I-95 from Maine to Florida. For believers of the supernatural,...
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