Tag: toll roads

February 13, 2018 Chris White No comments exist

So, is this our future? Tolls to drive the speed limit nearing $50 one way? We’re getting close and these Express lanes are spreading. I’ve been using the new ones on the Veteran’s Expressway in Tampa. They are currently free while the Toll Authority is testing them. But the prospects of being priced out of…

October 11, 2017 Chris White No comments exist

I can write 2000 words if that’s what needed; but to support the concept that every blog post needs to be 2000 words or it is not worth posting is absurd. (31 words, so far) if you give me two words for “that’s” I’m up to 32. I’m trying to keep my posts short, sweet…

September 13, 2017 Chris White No comments exist

Well, Irma has come and gone, the only things left are toppled trees, no power, heat, and the crazy drivers. Just because we had a hurricane doesn’t mean that the rules of the road no longer apply. If anything, the rules of the road should be followed even more closely. If the traffic light is…

July 19, 2017 Chris White No comments exist

Well, Florida has finally seen fit to address the rental car companies efforts to hide and avoid telling renters what they are paying if they drive their rental car on a toll road. Pam Bondi, the Attorney General of Florida has settled with about half of the rental car companies over these charges; read the…

June 12, 2017 Chris White No comments exist

6/9/17 Is it an Innovation if no one Knows? What? A driving innovation from Florida. Well… it’s here in Florida (Tampa) anyway. Traffic lights with a left turn arrow have different settings depending on the intersection. One version has a green left turn arrow which means you can make a “protected” left turn; there should…

June 11, 2017 Chris White No comments exist

Let’s Get Started with a Tip Here’s a driving tip that may only help me. I drive an old Honda Element that has a standard transmission. While I’m sitting in traffic waiting for the red light to change I push in the clutch and put my other foot over the gas. That means my brake…