Although my own preference is for 800 m, the point is debatable. Given the innumeracy of most people, and given that metric trip odometers show xxxx.x km, 0.8 km provides a very direct odometer reference.
Bill Potts, CMS Roseville, CA http://metric1.org [SI Navigator] -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Stephen C. Gallagher Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2001 03:41 To: U.S. Metric Association Subject: [USMA:15442] Re: Me and NH Roadsigns ----- Original Message ----- From: "Nat Hager III" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "U.S. Metric Association" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: October 1, 2001 21:14 Subject: [USMA:15440] Me and NH Roadsigns > Finally used up that old roll of film from August vacation, showing > Maine/New Hampshire road signs. I've uploaded to some webspace with Maine > roadsigns at: Are they doing this for public enlightenment, or for the benefit of Canadians, whose cars have odometers which measure in km? They really should have listed the distance as 800 m, not 0.8 km. Stephen Gallagher
