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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
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
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
Nov 16, 20222 min read
The Penna Turnpike: There's More To It Than You Think
While noticing a “Penna Turnpike” sign, I thought, “oh yeah, why is it called Penna?” I’ve heard “Penn” used for the university and...
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Carrie Crocker
Jan 6, 20223 min read
House Numbers Offer Safety and Direction
House numbering is the system of giving a unique number to each building in a street or area, with the intention of making it easier to...
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Carrie Crocker
Dec 2, 20212 min read
Migratory Routes Need Animal Crossing Signs
To combat habitat fragmentation road construction now includes wildlife crossings.
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Carrie Crocker
Oct 27, 20214 min read
The Origin of the US Highway Mile Marker
Ever wonder what those green signs with numbers on them are next to the road on the US highway? Well they actually have a purpose.
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Carrie Crocker
Jul 4, 20212 min read
The US Railroad Crossbuck: A Brief History & Fun Facts
The US railroad crossbuck history and fun facts.
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Robin De Rossitte
Feb 23, 20211 min read
Fun Facts About The Stop Sign
Fun Facts and history about the American Stop Sign.
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Carrie Crocker
Jan 12, 20212 min read
The American One-Way Sign: Then And Now
Fun facts and history about the American one-way sign.
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Carrie Crocker
Nov 9, 20202 min read
What is the Interstate Route Marker or Interstate Shield?
Interstate Signways discusses the origin of the Interstate route marker or interstate shield. Read about the history of this traffic sign.
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