According to the Nature Conservancy, just about any outward expansion of Tucson will damage important natural habitats. Ideally, growth should occur in a Northeasterly direction towards Pinal County, which has plenty of land that can be developed without damaging the environment.1yr ⋅ kernals12 ⋅ r/Tucson
The High Five Interchange in Dallas is 5 levels- US 75 on the Bottom Level, Frontage Roads on the Second, the LBJ freeway (I-635) on the Third, and flyover ramps on the Fourth and Fifth3yr ⋅ kernals12 ⋅ r/InfrastructurePorn
Original Plans for DFW from 1968 had space for 13 terminals- The result of extrapolating that double digit annual growth of air traffic at the time.2yr ⋅ kernals12 ⋅ r/Dallas
Precinct Level Georgia Senate Runoff Results comparing results of election day and mail in voting3yr ⋅ kernals12 ⋅ r/MapPorn
From an environmental standpoint, it would best if Tucson grew northward toward Phoenix rather than continued outward growth into the Sonoran Desert2yr ⋅ kernals12 ⋅ r/Tucson
As of today, 23 of 46 or 50% US Presidents have had Irish Roots. Here's where they came from.3yr ⋅ kernals12 ⋅ r/MapPorn
P Terry's is a Fast Food Chain based in Austin, TX. All their locations are done up in Googie architecture2yr ⋅ kernals12 ⋅ r/ModernistArchitecture
The Anne Cordry Tunnel in Brussels, Belgium. Until this year it was named after Leopold II.3yr ⋅ kernals12 ⋅ r/InfrastructurePorn
The Pittsburgh Southern Beltway- A Toll Road Between US 22 and I-79, meant to improve access to Pittsburgh Airport and Offer an Alternative to I-376, just opened Yesterday2yr ⋅ kernals12 ⋅ r/InfrastructurePorn
Steamed Cheeseburger from Ted's Restaurant in Meriden- They also have Aurora Borealis in their Kitchen3yr ⋅ kernals12 ⋅ r/Connecticut
In August 1997, the Automated Highway Consortium demonstrated the feasibility of doubling freeway capacity through autonomous platooning. The demonstration involved 8 Buicks riding along the carpool lanes of I-15 using electronic equipment that followed a series of magnetic markers in the roadway.3yr ⋅ kernals12 ⋅ r/sandiego
In 2018, Massachusetts Voters Simultaneously Reelected Republican Governor Charlie Baker and Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren with 60% of the vote, leading to these two jarring maps.3yr ⋅ kernals12 ⋅ r/MapPorn
The locks on the Trinity River are the legacy of abandoned plans to build a barge canal. (H/T: Texas Landscape Project)1yr ⋅ kernals12 ⋅ r/Dallas
Incredible to think that Dallas-Fort Worth is the nation's 4th largest metro area. And by the 30s, it should overtake Chicago.2yr ⋅ kernals12 ⋅ r/Dallas
Autobahn A14 construction in Saxony-Anhalt. Along with the A39 extension, this will close a massive gap in the Autobahn Network.2yr ⋅ kernals12 ⋅ r/InfrastructurePorn
Call the police if you see any signs like this one. Proving the auction is a scam may be difficult, but posting bills on public property is illegal.1yr ⋅ kernals12 ⋅ r/boston
Mr. Burns I'm afraid you are the sickest man in the United States. You have everything. You mean I have Pneumonia? Yes. Juvenile Diabetes? YES. Hysterical pregnancy? A little bit, yes. You also have several diseases that have just been discovered... in you.1yr ⋅ kernals12 ⋅ r/TheSimpsons
In July, Florida Governor Ron Desantis signed a bill creating the Florida Wildlife Corridors Network. This will link together 18 million acres of conserved land stretching from Pensacola to Key West.2yr ⋅ kernals12 ⋅ r/megafaunarewilding
The Chevy Nova, contrary to popular belief, sold very well in Latin America (2048x1365)2yr ⋅ kernals12 ⋅ r/carporn
Interstate 990- America's Highest Numbered Interstate Highway- Buffalo, NY3yr ⋅ kernals12 ⋅ r/InfrastructurePorn
To Paraphrase Homer Simpson; Now, I'm not one to make trouble, but it seems to me that everyone who got to keep the old, or classic 203 area code lives on [points finger accusingly] the rich side of the state!2yr ⋅ kernals12 ⋅ r/Connecticut
Why do New York's Cops Respond to Calls in Cars instead of taking the subway?? Smh1yr ⋅ kernals12 ⋅ r/FuckCarscirclejerk
Massachusetts if road salt wasn't rotting away at our infrastructure2yr ⋅ kernals12 ⋅ r/massachusetts
The A4- The Hague, The Netherlands- Europe's Answer to the New Jersey Turnpike2yr ⋅ kernals12 ⋅ r/InfrastructurePorn
Tucson is home to Raytheon's Missile Division, which manufactures the Stinger Missiles that make life hard for Russian Pilots.2yr ⋅ kernals12 ⋅ r/Tucson
After a Measles outbreak in 2015, California eliminated all non-medical vaccine exemptions with a resulting increase in vaccination rates. Here's how it changed by county.3yr ⋅ kernals12 ⋅ r/MapPorn
Luxembourgish Architect Leon Krier wanted to do this to the National Mall2yr ⋅ kernals12 ⋅ r/washingtondc
Logan People Mover Proposal- I'd like it if they extended it across the Charles2yr ⋅ kernals12 ⋅ r/boston
The Main College Town in all 50 States: Vermont: Burlington: Home to the University of Vermont2yr ⋅ kernals12 ⋅ r/CityPorn
On December 26, 1973, Richard Nixon became the only sitting President to ever fly commercial, on a United Airlines DC-10 from Dulles to LAX. This was a PR move to conserve energy during the Oil Crisis.2yr ⋅ kernals12 ⋅ r/aviation
The Polaroid factory in Waltham-1960s- Now the site of Market Basket. Note the 4 lanes on Route 1282yr ⋅ kernals12 ⋅ r/boston
The Removal of those traffic lights on 9 in Middletown is within sight thanks to the Infrastructure Bill. Here's what it may look like in the future.2yr ⋅ kernals12 ⋅ r/Connecticut
In 1984, Pontiac introduced the Fiero, a flawed mid-engined 2 seater. 4 years and massive drivetrain and suspension improvements later, they had an amazing little sports car. So GM thought that would be the perfect time to put the Fiero out to pasture. (3072x2304)2yr ⋅ kernals12 ⋅ r/carporn
The Main College Town in All 50 States: Wyoming: Laramie: Home to the University of Wyoming2yr ⋅ kernals12 ⋅ r/CityPorn
To this day, parts of Northern France, in an area known as Zone Rouge near the border with Belgium are so contaminated with heavy metals and other pollutants from World War 1 that they are considered unsafe for human habitation.2yr ⋅ kernals12 ⋅ r/MapPorn
The Interior of A Suburban Supermarket is Illegal Walkable Urbanism1yr ⋅ kernals12 ⋅ r/FuckCarscirclejerk
ConnDOT Recently Fixed a Notorious Bottleneck on the Charter Oak Bridge. And because this is Connecticut, the solution is a left hand ramp.3yr ⋅ kernals12 ⋅ r/Connecticut
GM Design Head Bill Mitchell created one of the most beautiful cars ever with the 1963 Buick Riviera (1000x667)2yr ⋅ kernals12 ⋅ r/carporn
Windsor, after the Blizzard of 1978, one of the worst climate disasters ever2yr ⋅ kernals12 ⋅ r/Connecticut
Pete extols the virtue of garbage collection. I wonder what he thinks of my town, which doesn't have it.3yr ⋅ kernals12 ⋅ r/Pete_Buttigieg
Marijuana Laws by State (including results of Referendums held in the election which haven't gone into effect yet)3yr ⋅ kernals12 ⋅ r/MapPorn
Have you guys seen these loud obnoxious cars barreling down the road far above the speed limit? We need traffic calming to slow them down1yr ⋅ kernals12 ⋅ r/FuckCarscirclejerk
Does Tucson or Pima County have a law requiring white roofs? If so, I must applaud the wisdom of it.1yr ⋅ kernals12 ⋅ r/Tucson
In 1973, they thought DFW Airport would look like this by 2001 (credit: Noah Jeppson)- Note the 13 terminals and the empty fields around the airport2yr ⋅ kernals12 ⋅ r/Dallas
In 1940, 2 years after a catastrophic flood, the LA River was paved in concrete. Contrary to popular belief, there was never any serious thought of using the channel as a freeway.3yr ⋅ kernals12 ⋅ r/InfrastructurePorn
The planned Fairfax County Parkway interchange at Pope's Head Road will have not one, not two, but three roundabouts.3yr ⋅ kernals12 ⋅ r/nova
On January 28, 1967, Sikorsky used an uncompleted section of the Long Island Expressway to demonstrate the use of helicopters as flying tow trucks. Officials were not impressed.2yr ⋅ kernals12 ⋅ r/aviation
December 27, 1977- Workers install signs informing drivers that the Dallas-Fort Worth Turnpike is now toll-free2yr ⋅ kernals12 ⋅ r/Dallas
The rotors on top of the Sikorsky X Wing Prototype were meant to provide VTOL capabilities while in flight, they would be stationary and act as regular wings.2yr ⋅ kernals12 ⋅ r/aviation
1970: One more aisle will fix it. 1980: One more aisle will fix it. 1990: One more aisle will fix it. 2000: One more aisle will fix it. 2010: One more aisle will fix it. 2020: ???1yr ⋅ kernals12 ⋅ r/FuckCarscirclejerk
Harry Reid International Airport- Las Vegas, until today named for Pat McCarran3yr ⋅ kernals12 ⋅ r/InfrastructurePorn
Interstate 4/ SR 408 Interchange Improvements- Orlando, Florida3yr ⋅ kernals12 ⋅ r/InfrastructurePorn
In the 60s and 70s, the electricity industry had no problem expanding capacity sufficiently to meet demand that was doubling every 10 years. There's no reason to think they couldn't do it again when EVs drive up demand for power.1yr ⋅ kernals12 ⋅ r/electricvehicles
County Level Map of the 1976 Election. The South swung from being the worst region for Democrats in 1972 to being the best region thanks to Jimmy Carter's regional appeal.3yr ⋅ kernals12 ⋅ r/MapPorn
North Texas Planners aren't forgetting transit- Here's what they propose for 20452yr ⋅ kernals12 ⋅ r/Dallas
New England has more forest cover now than it did 150 years ago despite a 5 fold increase in population. The recovery is especially striking in Connecticut. This happened on its own, due to the mass abandonment of farmland in the 2nd half of the 19th century2yr ⋅ kernals12 ⋅ r/megafaunarewilding
I-90 and I-93 meet at the South End Interchange adjacent to MBTA Commuter Rail- Boston3yr ⋅ kernals12 ⋅ r/InfrastructurePorn
DFW's Highway Expansion Plans to 2045- Despite this, NCTCOG admits that traffic will get worse, just not as much so as if they did nothing2yr ⋅ kernals12 ⋅ r/Dallas
The Airbus Racer marks a radical shift in rotorcraft. Test flights are scheduled to start at the end of this year2yr ⋅ kernals12 ⋅ r/aviation
New England is littered with rockwalls located in desolate forests for seemingly no reason. They are the legacy of long abandoned farms.2yr ⋅ kernals12 ⋅ r/megafaunarewilding
The Central United States is in the midst of a massive cold snap. Here's how temperatures are deviating from average.3yr ⋅ kernals12 ⋅ r/MapPorn
The original 1948 Boston Highway plan didn't include what would become I-90 entering Downtown, instead having it terminate at the never-built Inner Belt.1yr ⋅ kernals12 ⋅ r/boston
Texas Hill Country looks like a great place for rewilding. they've even found fossils of mammoths and Sabre tooth cats.2yr ⋅ kernals12 ⋅ r/megafaunarewilding
The LA River was paved over after a catastrophic flood in 1938. In recent years, there have been efforts to partially restore it, like in the Glendale Narrows shown here.3yr ⋅ kernals12 ⋅ r/InfrastructurePorn
The Palo Verde Nuclear Power Plant in Arizona uses treated sewage from Phoenix as cooling water2yr ⋅ kernals12 ⋅ r/Damnthatsinteresting
In 1971, the Irvine Family decided to develop their sprawling 110,000 Acre ranch in Orange County into a planned community. The city of Irvine is celebrating its 50th Anniversary this and is now home to almost 300,000 people and has received widespread acclaim for its planning.3yr ⋅ kernals12 ⋅ r/CityPorn
Way Behind Schedule and Far Overbudget, Berlin Brandenburg Airport Opened Today.3yr ⋅ kernals12 ⋅ r/InfrastructurePorn
