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From: brad@ut-sally.UUCP
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Subject: Re: topology of Boston
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Date: Wed, 9-May-84 15:57:40 EDT
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<-\|/->/|\ which way ?
 More Boston topology.

Boston roads were designed by cows.  The reason Mass Ave does
a right angle through Harvard Square is that there was a really
juicy patch of grass right over there.  If two roads intersect
at right angles anywhere in Mass., state law requires:

1. All four branches are one-way going into the intesection. 

2. A one-lane feeder is constructed (only takes a couple 
of years) to channel traffic out of the intersection.

3. Both roads change names as they pass through the intersection.
(or better, only one road changes names; the other makes a right
angle turn and continues).

4. All identifying road signs *MUST* be removed.  These are
major roads.  You should know where you are.  

Next week:  How to drive rotaries, and how to get to the

                     (* gasp *)

                      Airport !
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Brad Blumenthal          {No reasonable request refused}
{ihnp4,ctvax,seismo}!brad@ut-sally