OFFICIAL I70 BITCH THREAD....

[PeteDee]

Where you seeing they are gonna have checkpoints? I don't see that anywhere. Checkpoints would require a huge manpower increase which would be included in the fiscal note linked above if they were gonna happen.

Check points will never happen. We've covered the feasibility of this in the past.
This bill is more about awareness and a slight revenue stream.

The article said Scott "envisioned checkpoints" as part of mandated enforcement, the law itself doesn't prescribe them specifically as mentioned so makes sense they won't happen.

[doebedoe]

The article said Scott "envisioned checkpoints" as part of mandated enforcement, the law itself doesn't prescribe them specifically as mentioned so makes sense they won't happen.

Scott can continue to envision whatever he wants. He's a legislator not an agency responsible for doing this. CDOT ain't going to take on a massive program without funding to do such. Even if they'd make some revenue back I can't imagine it would be cost neutral.

[Rideski]

Tell us where this check point would be stationed please. If more than one, then where?

Expect criticism from actual engineers who know FHWA criteria so don't be offended.

It seems simple in the West (see what I did there) with all the land around Gypsum. Could spur the local economy with tire and accessory shops. It would exclude bald tired workers in Vail metro unfortunately.

Front range would be a fair bit harder. If they did something like annex Bandemire Speedway and funnel all of the rejects into a holding pen there for tires/autosock application; it would eliminate the big first hill that causes half the problems in Morrison.

Not sure where else they could buy land but maybe around Dumont or something. Would miss the big first hills but keep them out of the higher regions.

It could be an agenda to only check tires if traffic is moving at less than 5mph in blizzard conditions.

But I'm just spitballing ala building a double decker highway, supertrain, etc, and I've never seen the setup in CA.
So what would an engineer who knows FHWA criteria say?


Also, No matter the conclusion, I think any talk or rhetoric is helpful. All but the most inept traveler knows CO is getting tougher on tires and I just can't see how that's anything negative. I've never been to Canadia but I know I might have to review my driving infractions before going because of random net chat. Had no idea that was even a thing if not for that.

[summit]

spot checks instead of 100% checkpoints?

[PeteDee]

spot checks instead of 100% checkpoints?

Seems like it would be easiest when things are already stopped or slowed...a few of my slogs this year wouldn't have been further harmed by a 20 second tire check. But again, if conditions are shit, doesn't CSP/CDOT have other priorities? And if conditions are fine in a random dry October day, how can they justify a tire check?

Experienced season-long M+S requirements with random checkpoints over a season in Whistler, but never actually got stopped in one. That road has a similar ratio of poorly equipped vehicles, but not nearly the volume.

Agree w/Rideski that maybe a bunch of publicity/signs/etc. will force a few dozen folks to reconsider driving up with crap tires, and that may provide a semblance of benefit. It only takes one car to ruin it for everybody.

[MakersTeleMark]

S: Road Incident I-70 UPDATE
Road: I-70
Direction of Travel: WB
UPDATED -Mile Marker/Near: now closed at 190 top of Vail Pass
UPDATED -Lane: Both lanes blocked

10:23:0404-10-2019

[Danno]

pulling my camper over Vail Pass on Friday, fingers crossed that it isn't too gnarly.

[skaredshtles]

pulling my camper over Vail Pass on Friday, fingers crossed that it isn't too gnarly.

Hopefully you've got really good snow tires?

[MakersTeleMark]

S: Vail Pass Closed
Vail Pass is closed

Road: I-70
Direction of Travel: EB

Call 511 or check cotrip.org for updates. 04-10-2019 12:04:58

[adrenalated]

pulling my camper over Vail Pass on Friday, fingers crossed that it isn't too gnarly.

Do you have a boat you could daisy chain behind it?

[EWG]

Do you have a boat you could daisy chain behind it?

It will be extremely entertaining if the default board shorthand for being stuck behind a dumbass caused traffic jamb on I70 switches from "boat" to "Danno's camper."

[Danno]

Hopefully you've got really good snow tires?

I do on the truck. Not on the camper.

Do you have a boat you could daisy chain behind it?

Believe me, the boat has been in my thoughts (and anti-prayers).

It will be extremely entertaining if the default board shorthand for being stuck behind a dumbass caused traffic jamb on I70 switches from "boat" to "Danno's camper."

I plan on going slow as fuck by the tunnel and over Vail pass, and I'm hoping the roads are (mostly) better by Friday midday.

[The SnowShow]

But I thought mountain locals can drive in this? This lengthy closure isn’t by Front Rangers or Texans, since they’ve given up on skiing.

[simple]

All I ever see is red plates and transplants on I70. No "natives" use that road.

[galibier_numero_un]

Do you have a boat you could daisy chain behind it?

I have dibs on the boat.

[mcski]

Leave the camper at one of the super stealth tgr roadside campsites listed on the interwebz

[MakersTeleMark]

Leave the camper at one of the super stealth tgr roadside campsites listed on the interwebz

I laughed.

[adrenalated]

Leave the camper at one of the super stealth tgr roadside campsites listed on the interwebz

PM simple for details

[Rideski]

If you leave the boat chained to the camper it will make it hudgely harder to thieve.

Option: Detour Albuquerque to Vegas.

[simple]

PM simple for details

Damm straight. If you want recommendations for crappy off camber dirt lots on the side of the highway I got plenty of beta from the front rangers here.

[Name Redacted]

I'd probably let Danno park his little gypsy caravan full of kids, dogs, and wives at my place. Dude seems legit.

[EWG]

I'd probably let Danno park his little gypsy caravan full of kids, dogs, and wives at my place. Dude seems legit.

I'm super excited for the coming TR...

[MakersTeleMark]

S: Road Incident
Vail pass is closed EB at mile marker 176 for safety concerns. Expect delays and use caution in the area.

So damn predictable.

[simple]

I love snow tires

[SkiBall]

I'll take cars with flyover state plates for a $1000 Alex.