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In response to a request for comment, both the NYC DOT and the U.S. DOT denied that the federal government was in any way threatening to revoke funding. Doug Hecox, a public affairs representative with the Federal Highway Administration, stated:
FHWA has been working with the New York State DOT and the New York City DOT for nearly a year to correct this unintentional consequence of extending the National Highway System (NHS). At no time has FHWA asked NYCDOT to remove the billboards from Times Square or threatened to withhold federal funds. FHWA and NYSDOT have discussed the possibility of removing the NHS designation from specific roadways, and FHWA stands ready to act if we receive that request from the state.
An NYC DOT spokesperson wrote in an email that "The signage will not be removed," and that the agency is working with federal and state officials to "identify a solution in which signage will remain unchanged. Additionally, funding will not be affected."
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But that does run contrary to the information available on the FHWA website, which includes a statement that, on the principal arterials now classified as national highways, "the penalty for not providing effective control of outdoor advertising remains at 10 percent of the funds that would otherwise be apportioned to the State[.]"
So Times Square is saved, what about the rest of the "dramatic expansion of the National Highway System"?No, I did not steal that from somebody on Something Awful.Comment
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Also, under what set of circumstances does Times Square qualify as a "principal arterial" to anywhere??? That artery needs a stent!No, I did not steal that from somebody on Something Awful.Comment
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Nice avatar, BTW.
No, I did not steal that from somebody on Something Awful.Comment
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I don't understand how they've been "working" for "nearly a year" on this.Comment
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Not that I would dream of changing topics, but IIRC the CSA battle flag is square.To The Hijack Police: I don't know what you are talking about. I didn't do it. I wasn't there. I don't even own a computer.Comment
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The Army of Northern Virginia's flag was square. The Army of Tennessee had a rectangular version. The latter is usually referred to as the confederate flag.Originally posted by jsorense View PostIf there is no sound in space, how come you can hear the lasers?
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nice googling
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How much highway infra can you actually build for $90 million? I'm guessing the answer is "not very much".
In which case: Who ****ing cares if NYC looses the funding or not?Libraries are state sanctioned, so they're technically engaged in privateering. - Felch
I thought we're trying to have a serious discussion? It says serious in the thread title!- Al. B. SureComment
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I'm going to take a wild stab in the dark and guess that somehow this is an attack on someones 'freedoms'.Originally posted by Thoth View Post
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Times Square would be so much better if it displayed art rather than adsIn Soviet Russia, Fake borises YOU.Comment
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That's true for all advertising space.Comment
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The information cKontained in this thrade is cKriticKal to my PhysicKal, and mental, well-Being.Order of the Fly
Those that cannot curse, cannot heal.Comment
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