Thursday, March 06, 2008
I Never Knew!
At least three times a year, I head to Gettysburg for the weekend. In addition I usually make two trips to the D.C. area and an occasional trip to Philadelphia. While I enjoy my time at these places, getting there has always been a pain. U.S. Route 30 is a windy, often narrow and hilly highway, so by the time I get where I'm going, I'm ready for dinner and bed.
But recently, I've seen these ads on TV for something called a "turn-pike." Its some sort of "super-highway" with no stop lights or cross traffic! And I can supposedly hurtle along it at an additional 25-30 MPH faster than I can on Route 30! Why, along a road like that, I could get to Gettysburg in time to do some sight seeing upon arrival, instead of just finding the motel and headed to bed! Sure, you have to pay a toll to use it, but it should be worth it, balanced against the time savings.
I looked it up on the various intertubes and learned that this wondrous road was built on an old railroad right of way. Thank goodness the people who operate this miracle route decided to invest some money in advertising, or else I'd never had known it existed!
Sarcasm aside, I know why the Turnpike Commission is advertising, but wouldn't that money be better spent on further improving the road, rather than patting themselves on the back and attempting to influence Harrisburg?
But recently, I've seen these ads on TV for something called a "turn-pike." Its some sort of "super-highway" with no stop lights or cross traffic! And I can supposedly hurtle along it at an additional 25-30 MPH faster than I can on Route 30! Why, along a road like that, I could get to Gettysburg in time to do some sight seeing upon arrival, instead of just finding the motel and headed to bed! Sure, you have to pay a toll to use it, but it should be worth it, balanced against the time savings.
I looked it up on the various intertubes and learned that this wondrous road was built on an old railroad right of way. Thank goodness the people who operate this miracle route decided to invest some money in advertising, or else I'd never had known it existed!
Sarcasm aside, I know why the Turnpike Commission is advertising, but wouldn't that money be better spent on further improving the road, rather than patting themselves on the back and attempting to influence Harrisburg?
Labels: pennsylvania, turnpike
