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Bridge Ratings
By Linda Tancs
In light of the tragedy of the Minneapolis bridge collapse, the safety of U.S. bridges is paramount on everyone’s mind these days. So how safe are these bridges? A review of the Bureau of Transportation Statistics Web site shows that the biggest loser in bridge safety is Oklahoma, with 27% of its bridges labelled as “structurally deficient.” And what does “structurally deficient” mean, you ask? Well, the Federal Highway Administration, 2006 Conditions and Performance Report defines “structurally deficient” as the result of an analysis of a bridge’s ratings according to its deck, superstructure and substructure, the highest rating being a 9. So what does your state’s report card look like? Ask your legislators.
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Alexandria, Virginia and Nearby Mount Vernon
By Linda Tancs
In this week’s edition of the podcast Travelrific Travel Show, the topic is Alexandria, Virginia and nearby Mount Vernon. Experience the life and times of George Washington at his sprawling riverview estate, just miles from Old Town Alexandria, Virginia. Tune in at www.travelrificradio.com.
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Your Car Key Could Cost You Money
By Linda Tancs
Is your car key “smart”? It is if it contains embedded electronics designed to disable your car in the event of an attempted theft. That’s a good thing, right? Of course, it is–until you lose or damage your smarty pants key and the locksmith can’t duplicate it without access to the key’s code, and it’s a Saturday night. Is your dealer open 24/7? If the American Automobile Association has its way, each state will require auto manufacturers to make this information available to consumers around the clock so you needn’t waste your time or your money. Check out www.aaa.com for more information or ask your local legislator.
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The Treasures of St. Augustine, Florida
By Linda Tancs
In this week’s edition of the podcast Travelrific Travel Show, the topic is St. Augustine, Florida. Trace the footsteps of Ponce de Leon in search of eternal youth and discover the treasures of America’s oldest city. Visit www.travelrificradio.com.
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Traffic Reports To Go High Tech
By Linda Tancs
Want the 4-1-1 on traffic while you’re traveling? Then you’ll want to dial 5-1-1. The 5-1-1 system was developed to give motorists a uniform number to dial nationwide for traffic information. It isn’t available in every state, though. Join the coalition at www.deploy511.org.
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