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Re:China unveils 600 kph maglev train by ChrisArchitect on Tuesday July 20, 2021 @12:51PM (#27896136)
Trans-Canada Highway has entered the chat
Re:China unveils 600 kph maglev train by charrondev on Tuesday July 20, 2021 @01:03PM (#27896311)
> multilane, graded, exits, safety areas, services, etc.)

As someone who actually just finished a month trip from eastern Canada to the Yukon and back, and drove almost the entirety of the trans Canada highway, it’s laughable compared to the US road infrastructure.

There are large sections that are 2 way single lane highway.

There are parts of this “highway” that slow to 40km/hr as you drive through a small town.

I mean I’m glad it’s there, but I’ve also taken long road trips through states and found the interstates highways to be a big step up in quality.

Re:China unveils 600 kph maglev train by mimixco on Tuesday July 20, 2021 @01:43PM (#27896797)
The Florida Turnpike system is the most amazing road I've ever been on. It's 309 miles with incredible Service Plazas that contain separate areas for trucks and cars, a gas station, sparkling restrooms with attendants (and sponsorships), branded restaurants, convenience stores, etc. All of this is open 24 hours, patrolled by lots of cops, road assistance services, etc.

While not part of the Interstate system, it's of course connected. The road is quite expensive and the tolls make so much money for the State of Florida that they don't need to charge income tax or corporate tax. Pretty amazing.

Re:China unveils 600 kph maglev train by throwaway0a5e on Tuesday July 20, 2021 @01:20PM (#27896515)
Trans Canada Highway is on par with the major US federal highways, e.g. US2. It is not comparable to something like I90.
Re:China unveils 600 kph maglev train by ChrisArchitect on Tuesday July 20, 2021 @04:26PM (#27898835)
hehe, I know it's nothing compared to the interstate system I just wanted to give it a shout for connecting across a good chunk of an equally large country etc