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Discussion in 'New York Tri-State' started by ClydeM, Mar 20, 2007.

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  1. ClydeM

    ClydeM F1 World Champ
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    Nov 4, 2003
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    #1 ClydeM, Mar 20, 2007
    Last night. It's dark. Rt 46 Wayne just past the Home depot/Riverview drive ramp:

    Boy, those feed arrows on the road and those reflective side markers are bright! Wait.....
    they didn't?!?!???
    They did!

    Somebody is burying lamps (or I hope bright white LEDs) strips into the pavement! I guess they are tied to the overhead lighting and go on when it gets dark. They look like brand new reflective thingy's usually glued onto the pavement but since they are burried, they shouldn't get worn down by tires. But it would be a stinker to replace a faulty bulb/LED.

    Anybody else know about this stuff?

    My first take is "What a waste of money".
     
  2. cmcjo

    cmcjo Formula Junior

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    #2 cmcjo, Mar 20, 2007
    I work in Wayne
    Its a mess in this area. Route 46 has been like this for at least 5 years or longer. Those lights I guess sound cool. I have not driven there at night yet.
     
  3. Greg G

    Greg G F1 Rookie

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    #3 Greg G, Mar 20, 2007
    Clyde... funny you mention this. Thats on my normal commute home and Ive wondered abt those things since they were installed. I just dismissed them as highly reflective prisms.... you think they actually illuminate? Cool ****
     
  4. Simba

    Simba Formula Junior

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    #4 Simba, Mar 20, 2007
    Another "we paid for it" head shaker if ever I saw one.

    $20 to the first person who does a burnout over them. (Paging Rob...)
     
  5. arnaget

    arnaget Formula Junior

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    #5 arnaget, Mar 20, 2007
    Well, I wouldn't be too quick to dismiss it as a "waste of money," if it achieves its desired effect (preventing people from hitting the concrete side walls or veering into oncoming traffic)?

    In any case, it sounds sort of cool, and next time I'm up there, I'll be on the lookout.
     
  6. Nsx Pilot

    Nsx Pilot Formula Junior

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    #6 Nsx Pilot, Mar 20, 2007
    I knew this was going to happen as leds last super long and give high visability while being energy efficient. I would not be surprised if they were solar powered.
     
  7. revsto9k

    revsto9k Formula Junior

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    #7 revsto9k, Mar 20, 2007
    I pass this every now and then and at first couldn't figure out whether it was HIGHLY reflective or illuminated.
     

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