traffic

Traffic Delays (MM #4205)

If you live in a major city, traffic delays are a fact of life. You’d expect to deal with hassles in cities like New York, Los Angeles, and Houston. But the nightmare of getting to and from work can be nearly as bad in smaller towns…

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Turn Lane (MM #4161)

I’ve lived in many rapidly growing cities like Virginia Beach, Charlotte, and Nashville. And while traffic worsens as a city grows, I’ve never understood why they don’t try to expand the roads. If the city planners added a center turn lane to most 2-lane or 4-lane streets, it would make a huge difference and improve…

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So Quiet (MM #3308)

Most of America has been asked to stay and home and practice social distancing. But for those who can work from home we do have to go out for supplies every now and then. And the one thing I’ve noticed, it’s so quiet when I do have to go somewhere. And that’s a good thing…

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When It Rains (MM #3260)

Driving in snow is never easy. But Nashville drivers also have a huge problem driving when it rains. And it doesn’t matter how hard it rains. Nashville always seems to have issues…

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Idling (MM #3225)

The Nashville City Council is currently talking about an ordinance to limit idling for cars and trucks. Of course, there is an easy fix if the city really cares…

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Another Problem (MM #3149)

On yesterday’s Mason Minute I was talking about how dangerous it is to walk after dark in Nashville. I wondered if that is a problem elsewhere. When I went to research the topic I found out about another problem facing drivers and pedestrians…

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Sitting At A Stoplight (MM #3032)

Recently when sitting at a stoplight I noticed something. And it’s not the first time I’ve noticed this. This seems to be happening more and more…

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Lots Of People (MM #2565)

Overall, the world seems to be getting busier.  Suddenly there are lots of people at every turn.  The roads, stores, and restaurants are all extremely busy no matter the time of day…

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Driving Around (MM #2553)

I spent most of yesterday just driving around, enjoying the nice weather.  And of course, I noticed something odd about the potholes in Nashville…

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Running Errands (MM #2434)

Have the holidays started early? We were out running errands over the weekend and I could already see the stress in people. By and large that sounds like the holidays…

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