Yesterday, we discussed a couple of the items that Nashville is trying to improve: sidewalks and bike lanes. But as my wife often declares, that’s not a real problem. She thinks we need more streetlights. That isn’t a priority in Middle Tennessee. Our streets have always seemed dark. And the interstates in both Tennessee and…
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Some of my earliest memories are from taking road trips with my father along two-lane roads in Wyoming, Colorado, South Dakota, and Nebraska. I joined him as he drove from town to town, covering high school football and basketball games. I love taking road trips. And once I turned 16, I loved getting behind the…
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The other day, we were talking about electric vehicles. They’re in the news a lot these days. Many states struggle with them, too. You don’t need gas when you drive an EV, so you’re not paying gas taxes. And that’s how most states fund their road repairs and construction. So many states want EV drivers…
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The Nashville area continues to grow at a rapid rate. Last I heard, we still have approximately 100 people moving here daily. And one of the biggest complaints about Nashville is our lack of sidewalks and bike lanes. These complaints started long before our growth spike. Unless you have a car, Nashville has never been…
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When I was a kid, the only people with pickup trucks were farmers and the local handyman. They were basic transportation with no frills. Of course, today, that’s all changed. Pickups now offer more luxury than some base model BMWs. Plus, they’re all HUGE. I was behind a new F-150 the other day, and I…
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In recent years, improving our infrastructure has been the focus of many national and local elections. Roads have been a large part of the discussion. Most places have just patched potholes rather than taking the time and expense of paving roads. A few weeks ago, they started working on the road that leads into my…
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Through the years, I’ve done a lot of driving. And I’ve spent more than enough time traveling the interstate highways. And one of the best additions they’ve made to our roads in recent years is the overhead electronic signs. But, there’s one thing I wish they’d do…
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Recently I’ve often found myself yelling out as I drive down the road; “Stay in your lane”. I’m not out driving as much as I used to, but yet it seems people are having a tough time paying attention. Is this pandemic related? Perhaps, it’s something else…
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Like many people, we did some traveling over the holiday weekend. And everywhere I turned I ran into road construction projects. It was all the same on the interstate, state highways, country roads and even in the cities. There were so many detours…
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Lately I’ve noticed that more and more people refuse to drive in the right lane on the road or highway. It’s especially true when it comes to semis and commercial trucks…
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