Posts Tagged ‘Tampa traffic’
Tampa Man Celebrates 1000th Day of Driving Uninsured Without Getting Pulled Over
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Read MoreCity enjoys first day of no traffic since 2018
Aside from the many negative impacts Hurricane Ian had on the entire state of Florida, and in-turn, the country, there was at least one positive. No traffic in Tampa for one day after Hurricane Ian. “It was like driving to heaven.” Said Bobby Evans, about driving on Dale Mabry at 2pm. “It felt like Tampa…
Read MoreHasbro awarded FDOT safety signage contract
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has awarded the contract to produce roadside safety signs along the state’s highways to toy manufacturer Hasbro, who plans to utilize their patented Ouija technology. “Florida drivers tend to interpret such signage in ways that suit their own, individual personal needs. Things like speed limits, road closures and which…
Read MoreHillsborough Ave wins world record for most consistent traffic
Hillsborough avenue has won a Guinness world record after having the most consistent traffic for 20 years straight. “We’ve never seen anything like this anywhere in the world.” The Guinness representative said, motioning towards the road. “There has been traffic on this road 24/7 for 20 years straight and no one seems to really understand.…
Read MoreDowntown Tampa traffic lights to be timed at 15-minute intervals
The City of Tampa has announced that the traffic signals at all intersections downtown will now be timed to last for 15 minutes, effective immediately. “It’s being done to reduce stress,” said Andy Blibfwitch, the city’s Director of Vehicular Traffic Patterns. “People get so worked up waiting for lights to change when they’re in a…
Read MoreFlorida legislature takes steps to make roads more dangerous
SB 1194 allows Florida drivers to use hazard lights on roads with speed limits at or above 55 mph when the conditions create “extremely low visibility.” Seriously. Not a joke.
Read MoreTampa Celebrates Lower Sales Tax by Sitting in Traffic Longer
Thanks to a recent decision by the Florida Supreme Court, Tampa residents can finally stop paying the disastrously large sales tax referendum that raised half a billion dollars to improve traffic in Hillsborough County. “While the money had been collected, we felt it was better for us to sue the 57% of voters that approved…
Read MoreTampa to monetize wrong-way drivers
In an effort to do SOMETHING about Tampa’s chronic problem with people driving in the wrong direction down one-way streets and interstate highways, the city has announced that it will attempt to exploit the situation in order to generate revenue. “Obviously, our preference would be for it not to happen at all”, said Tampa Mayor…
Read MoreBay Area injury lawyer’s billboard disapproves of everything
A billboard on Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa advertising a Tampa injury attorney’s practice is casting looks of scorn and derision upon northbound commuters. The billboard, located on the east side of Dale Mabry, right next to the Chipotle that’s just south of Columbus Avenue, features contact information for Jack Bernstein’s legal practice but is…
Read MoreTampa commuter designs new traffic aid
Jack Blendwind, who commutes every day from Wesley Chapel to downtown Tampa, has invented a new device for cars that was inspired by the frustration he feels while stuck in traffic on I-275. “It’s absolutely maddening”, he says. “Even with fewer cars on the road, I’m still stuck for at least 45 minutes either way.…
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