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Have roadsigns that dynamically display current average travel times to indicated destinations as well as absolute distances. This would be based on average speeds derived from pickup loops at strategic points along the route. Most people are more interested in how long it will take to get to a place
than how far it actually is.
10th Street Exit
http://www.georgia-...LS=10&ROWS=3&TYPE=1
Baked. Here's a link to a sign I see on the way home every day here in Atlanta. [krelnik, Oct 15 2002]
10th Street Exit
http://www.georgia-...l?j=gdot&t=cms&i=24
Baked. Here's a link to a sign I see on the way home every day here in Atlanta. [krelnik, Oct 04 2004]
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Most people can at least estimate the distance-over-rate calculation. |
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I don't understand how this is better than the version available in expensive automobiles. I do understand that you'd want me to pay for it. |
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Destination: Bulkeley
Journey time: Keep driving, pal... |
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We have them all over Melbourne (australia)..
As well as a minute figure, a red, orange and green bar (for those who cant read) :P |
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