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Police enforcement to help prevent traffic issues

Occasionally the state or federal government will offer grants to have traffic enforcement initiatives. Often they focus on speed or DUIs. The DUI program in Missouri has been put on hold due to its lack of effectiveness. However, there are … Continue reading

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Get out? Driving in the fast lane… the passing lane? GTFO

Driving in the left lane is more legal and appropriate than you think. In fact, it is a safety issue where you SHOULD be driving in the left lane ***EARLY DRAFT Feel free to send thoughts.*** ***Photo examples and legal … Continue reading

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Biking (and a bit on driving) in NOLA update June 2011 — Routes from areas of town-including Earhart, Magazine, Lafitte, and Jeff Davis .

I live pretty far Uptown. Just past Tulane University, but also pretty central. I live so far up that cutting across the center of the circle/wheel/crescent is quicker than other ways. St. Charles and Magazine are always slow routes due … Continue reading

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Public Transit & traffic lights-timing

I believe that there needs to be an improvement in public transit in New Orleans. An improvement means more jobs both at the RTA, but in the city as a whole. Many recovery dollars should be or should have been … Continue reading

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NOLA Transportation Improvements – St Charles

Saint Charles is the second major tourist destination in New Orleans behind the French Quarter. It is how people get to the Garden district, Autobon park, the Zoo, the Universities, the River Bend and Carrollton area, and an alternate route … Continue reading

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Merging – Come on Guys lets zipper!

Ok, this is the first of a series of driving posts. Whether its comments on driving habits and getting it off my chest, or suggestions on road improvements. Where do these people learn to merge? Part 1 of 2: This … Continue reading

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More on merging…. The Zipper

I just posted regarding matching the the speed, and not stopping on the ramp or lane you are moving from. However, we must continue on a similar subject…. The Zipper. Just like the zipper on clothes, we are bringing together … Continue reading

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