Expect delays on I-5 southbound Saturday, Sunday, from Tacoma to Lakewood
|
Expect delays on I-5 southbound Saturday, Sunday, from Tacoma to Lakewood
Seattle Times The full work schedule can be found on the region's weekly report at www.wsdot.wa.gov/Regions/Olympic/Construction; or www.tacomatraffic.com. Weekend events to snarl traffic around Seattle, TacomaKING5.com |
I-4 Overpasses Stand In Way Of High-Speed Rail
To get from Orlando to Tampa, high-speed rail is supposed to run right down the middle of I-4, but there are obvious obstacles standing in the way.
Planning an Orlando Vacation? Get the Inside Scoop From Locals on Facebook
UpTake Orlando on Facebook
Any seasoned traveler will tell you that the best information about your destination comes from the locals.
This is especially true if you’re heading to a popular tourist trap destination like Orlando, Florida. Companies spend big money to show up in Orlando guidebooks and internet searches for “things to do in Orlando” – but that doesn’t necessarily mean those companies offer the best deals or experiences. If you want the real low down, ask a local.
But what if you’re planning a trip to Orlando and you don’t know anyone who lives in the area? Head on over to Uptake’s Orlando Facebook page!
Recently launched earlier this month, UpTake Orlando on Facebook is all about getting the best information about what to do, see and eat in Orlando straight from the best sources – people who live, work and play in the area every day. We also feature content from UpTake and other sites about current events taking place in Central Florida.
UpTake Orlando on Facebook can help you fill your vacation with events you’ll never find in the guidebook provided by your hotel. Have a free night during your vacation? Check out the charity event taking place at a local night club. Not sure what to do with that afternoon between amusement park visits? Head over to the surf competition at Cocoa Beach. If you’re planning an Orlando vacation and have specific questions, you can post those, too.
If you live in the Orlando area, become our friend and join in the conversation!
Photo by UpTake (and messed with by Britt Reints, with permission. After the fact. Which still counts.)
High-Speed-Rail Preparation Along I-4
|
High-Speed-Rail Preparation
The Ledger … preparation well before construction actually begins. For that reason I have carefully looked at the median between those I-4 lanes on several occasions … |
Work Around Delaware I-95 Toll Project Slated To Get Underway
The Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announced that Greggo & Ferrara, Inc., will begin construction Sunday, April 25, on work that will include intersection improvements, enhanced turn lanes, and striping for local roads in conjunction with the …
Construction Underway on I-15 Between Idaho Falls and Osgood
|
Construction under way on I-15 between Idaho Falls and Osgood
Idaho State Journal RIGBY – Construction is under way on Interstate 15 between Idaho Falls and Osgood, the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) announced. … |
Iowa I-80 Construction Resumes East of Iowa River Bridge
|
I-80 construction resumes east of Iowa River Bridge
Iowa City Press Citizen Frequent travelers on Interstate 80 also might recall the near-constant presence of a Coralville Police patrol car during the construction zone last year. … |
San Onofre State Beach – A Southern California Gem
San Onofre State Beach is located between two beautiful cites, San Clemente and Oceanside, in Southern California. San Onofre beach is a great place to catch some waves or just watch the sunset. The surfing at San Onofre is world renowned, but the swimming is quite excellent as well.
Famous for: San Onofre used to be known for their Trail 6 nudist beach, but alas nudity is no longer allowed.
Admission: The Park doesn’t have a day use fee, but it is a little far removed from town so you need to use the parking lot which charges $15.00 per car.
Families with young kids will like: The 3.5 miles of sandy beach offers kids a ton of sand-castle building land as well as sand crabs to dig up. The sand also offers countless hours of imaginary play.
Families with teenagers will like: The swimming, surfing and body surfing available are limitless and good for tiring out the kids for a good nights sleep. Shhh, don’t tell them that though.
Other travelers will like: What isn’t there to like about the beach. There is sun, sand, surf and lots and lots of people watching.
Best campground in the park: There are 3 campgrounds at San Onofre State Beach; one on the Bluffs, $35, one in San Mateo that has drive in, $35, and hook-up,$60, capabilities. There is also a group campsite at the San Onofre, $225.
Best months to visit for weather: The weather in the San Diego area is almost always good, but I prefer to visit in the late spring, summer and fall. The winter weather is just a little too cloudy for me.
More info can be found at The San Onofre website.
Photo Courtesy of Surfer Mag
Virginia Considering 70 mph Speed Limit
Maryland’s southern neighbor is studying a plan that would increase the legal maximum speed on some of its interstate highways from 65 mph to 70 mph this summer, NV Daily.com reports.
The Virginia General Assembly gave the state’s Department of Transportation the green light this year to increase limits on rural interstates by 5 mph. State officials are now conducting field tests to determine where such increases might be appropriate. A segment of Interstate 85 between Ppetersburg and the North Carolina state line already has a 70-mph speed limit.
Maryland’s highest speed limit is 65 mph.
Some safety advocattes get stressed out an any mention of raising speed limits, but in my view it’s not a significant problem. Prudent drivers already top out at just above 70 on rural interstates in the mid-Atlantic states. Chances are, an increase in rural Virginia would have little effect on actual speeds.
My view has long been that speeding should be addressed primarily by tough laws against extreme behavior such as driving at 80 mph and above or 20 mph over the speed limit. Virginia already has strong laws bringing extreme speeding under its reckless driving law. If Maryland, were to do the same, and get rid of PBJs for such offenders, I’d be happy too see rural highways such as Interstate 70 and Interstate 68 bumped to 70 mph.
Iowa I-80 Construction Underway Again
|
I-80 construction underway again
Iowa City Press Citizen Frequent travelers on Interstate 80 might also recall the near-constant presence of a Coralville Police patrol car during the construction zone last year. … |