\GoBillsInDallas/ Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Beard Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 (edited) Syracuse has them beat Edited October 31, 2019 by Gray Beard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain_Quint Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 That guy must have a fascinating life! I did like seeing trucks hit that bridge though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 How disappointing ... I was expecting a disaster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Beard Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBud Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Delaware OH has one of these https://www.thisweeknews.com/news/20180308/delawares-can-opener-strikes-again-warning-system-on-its-way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 (edited) Niagara Street at Tonawanda St. and the Scajaquada off ramp, there’s a Buffalo railroad overpass that catches trucks every now and again. There’s also Austin St., and some low ones in the Bailey Ave. / William St. area. A coworker had also been a transport driver, he explained that a lot of these bridge / truck accidents were by drivers blindly following navigation programs and devices that were configured for cars. The commercial versions that factor in transport trucks are not used due to excess cost. Then again, a professional driver should be looking for signage on the route being taken. Understandable (but not excusable) for the U-Haul or Ryder renter that slips up. Edited October 31, 2019 by Ridgewaycynic2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RochesterRob Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 12 hours ago, Gray Beard said: Syracuse has them beat Been under that one with a train going over it. Talk about a "right there" feeling hearing and seeing a couple of locomotives ramble along. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 3 minutes ago, RochesterRob said: Been under that one with a train going over it. Talk about a "right there" feeling hearing and seeing a couple of locomotives ramble along. That’s the bridge where 4 Megabus passengers died after the driver got lost heading NYC to Toronto in 2012. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Beard Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 I’ve never understood why they can’t hang something that will give way that is the same height as the bridge about 50 feet ahead of the bridge so that people will be warned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 2 hours ago, Gray Beard said: I’ve never understood why they can’t hang something that will give way that is the same height as the bridge about 50 feet ahead of the bridge so that people will be warned Even with that, they need that last second line of defense to protect the bridge. Also, with the intersection right there, that advanced warning marker doesn't work for anyone who turns there. Can you really put up something on those streets too that would be hit even by the trucks that have no intention of turning? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Beard Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 21 minutes ago, shrader said: Even with that, they need that last second line of defense to protect the bridge. Also, with the intersection right there, that advanced warning marker doesn't work for anyone who turns there. Can you really put up something on those streets too that would be hit even by the trucks that have no intention of turning? I agree that for this bridge the approach from the intersection is pretty short. I still think some sort of warning a few feet farther from the bridge would be possible. In Syracuse on the Onondaga Lake Parkway there is plenty of room for a warning device, and I’ve never understood why they don’t do something. For example, hang vertical lengths of chains that might scratch your vehicle but it won’t be as catastrophic as hitting the bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nextmanup Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Why are we watching this video again? Don't get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 like blaring alarms and airhorns and flashing lights and tons of signs...oh wait, onondaga lake parkway has all of that and drivers still ignore them 38 minutes ago, Gray Beard said: I agree that for this bridge the approach from the intersection is pretty short. I still think some sort of warning a few feet farther from the bridge would be possible. In Syracuse on the Onondaga Lake Parkway there is plenty of room for a warning device, and I’ve never understood why they don’t do something. For example, hang vertical lengths of chains that might scratch your vehicle but it won’t be as catastrophic as hitting the bridge. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 What I've learned here today is as a financial planner it is not just my job to make sure people retire with plenty of money but to also make sure they identify what meaningful things they will do during their retirement. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wacka Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 The Rosler Street bridge near where we he 190 meets the 90Has been close for monthsv has been close for months It’s over the Thruway so it’s nice and high but an idiot drove under it with the truck bed up and damaged it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 1 hour ago, Chef Jim said: What I've learned here today is as a financial planner it is not just my job to make sure people retire with plenty of money but to also make sure they identify what meaningful things they will do during their retirement. Somehow, I think there’s an insult lurking in that somewhere...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That's No Moon Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 1 hour ago, Chef Jim said: What I've learned here today is as a financial planner it is not just my job to make sure people retire with plenty of money but to also make sure they identify what meaningful things they will do during their retirement. Well, if you're going to insist on maintaining an incredibly outdated investment plan rather than rebuilding it to be useful in the modern age... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 9 hours ago, Gray Beard said: Why were they in such a hurry to make the change? Did the Mayor’s brother-in-law with the truck repair business finally retire? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Info Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 There are some seriously expensive truck rentals in that video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tierlifer Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 20 hours ago, Gray Beard said: Syracuse has them beat There’s only about 100 warnings and flashing lights yet it still gets hit a few times a year. Think it happened a few weeks ago in fact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 2 hours ago, That's No Moon said: Well, if you're going to insist on maintaining an incredibly outdated investment plan rather than rebuilding it to be useful in the modern age... I’ve known that for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 7 hours ago, Gray Beard said: I agree that for this bridge the approach from the intersection is pretty short. I still think some sort of warning a few feet farther from the bridge would be possible. In Syracuse on the Onondaga Lake Parkway there is plenty of room for a warning device, and I’ve never understood why they don’t do something. For example, hang vertical lengths of chains that might scratch your vehicle but it won’t be as catastrophic as hitting the bridge. So the 12 or so signs before the bridge is not enough? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Beard Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 5 minutes ago, Just Jack said: So the 12 or so signs before the bridge is not enough? Apparently not. Just like you, I’ve been there, and I’m familiar with the area. I worked near there for over 20 years. As you know, for some reason there are accidents there more often than there should be. That Megabus crash was really awful. It just makes me think there should be some way to do something more, but I don’t know what that would be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 6 minutes ago, Gray Beard said: Apparently not. Just like you, I’ve been there, and I’m familiar with the area. I worked near there for over 20 years. As you know, for some reason there are accidents there more often than there should be. That Megabus crash was really awful. It just makes me think there should be some way to do something more, but I don’t know what that would be. They did put in that laser warning system with the electronic signs. But that does not help when the driver does not speak/read English like the latest one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 17 hours ago, Gray Beard said: This is awesome! CC: @BringBackFergy @Cripple Creek My two best pals in the whole wide world! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 (edited) In downtown Iowa City... I believe that's what the warning chains, "feelers" are for before the one bridge near the University. Edited November 1, 2019 by ExiledInIllinois Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 6 hours ago, ExiledInIllinois said: This is awesome! CC: @BringBackFergy @Cripple Creek My two best pals in the whole wide world! Kinda like watching a bass boater go the wrong way in the canal. Can’t help but laugh. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary M Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 On 10/31/2019 at 2:33 PM, Nextmanup said: Why are we watching this video again? Don't get it. Because that never gets old!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 When I moved from LA to Long Island I was driving a U-Haul dragging a Citroen DS on a trailer behind. I'm not admitting to be driving under the influence at the time, but let's just say I have NO idea how I ended up on a 'No Trucks or Commercial Vehicles" parkway. It didn't even register until I saw the first overpass. I can't remember the exact height, but it was an inch or so higher than my vehicle. The overpass was lower on the two ends, and higher in the middle, so I figured "the height listed must be the lowest possible", so I moved between the two lanes and hit the middle and just held my breath. I had one or two more to go before I got the hell off that parkway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinceThe70s Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 58 minutes ago, The Dean said: When I moved from LA to Long Island I was driving a U-Haul dragging a Citroen DS on a trailer behind. I'm not admitting to be driving under the influence at the time, but let's just say I have NO idea how I ended up on a 'No Trucks or Commercial Vehicles" parkway. It didn't even register until I saw the first overpass. I can't remember the exact height, but it was an inch or so higher than my vehicle. The overpass was lower on the two ends, and higher in the middle, so I figured "the height listed must be the lowest possible", so I moved between the two lanes and hit the middle and just held my breath. I had one or two more to go before I got the hell off that parkway. You wouldn't have been the first to hit one of Robert Moses' bridges, it's not that uncommon. I've seen the roof of a semi-trailer peeled back like a tin of sardines. This one was pretty bad: https://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/southern-state-bus-crash-victims-1.17949678 Supposedly they're putting height sensors on some of the on ramps: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-announces-installation-over-height-vehicle-detectors-prevent-bridge-strikes-long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 57 minutes ago, SinceThe70s said: You wouldn't have been the first to hit one of Robert Moses' bridges, it's not that uncommon. I've seen the roof of a semi-trailer peeled back like a tin of sardines. This one was pretty bad: https://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/southern-state-bus-crash-victims-1.17949678 Supposedly they're putting height sensors on some of the on ramps: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-announces-installation-over-height-vehicle-detectors-prevent-bridge-strikes-long I saw stories like that after that incident. I'm thinking "what a clueless moron", then remembering I was one of those morons. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 2 hours ago, The Dean said: When I moved from LA to Long Island I was driving a U-Haul dragging a Citroen DS on a trailer behind. I'm not admitting to be driving under the influence at the time, but let's just say I have NO idea how I ended up on a 'No Trucks or Commercial Vehicles" parkway. It didn't even register until I saw the first overpass. I can't remember the exact height, but it was an inch or so higher than my vehicle. The overpass was lower on the two ends, and higher in the middle, so I figured "the height listed must be the lowest possible", so I moved between the two lanes and hit the middle and just held my breath. I had one or two more to go before I got the hell off that parkway. Fond memories of the Merritt Parkway in CT where every so often you’d come across a truck carefully backing his way down the shoulder to the previous exit. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
\GoBillsInDallas/ Posted October 3, 2020 Author Share Posted October 3, 2020 "They raised the bridge! That means we can now drive taller trucks! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted October 3, 2020 Share Posted October 3, 2020 So I can put bikes on top of my monster truck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBBills Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 Looks like rental companies will be happy with this. 14 hours ago, \GoBillsInDallas/ said: "They raised the bridge! That means we can now drive taller trucks! So wait they only raised it 6 inches!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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