Don't know why this didn't post an hour ago.... -----Original Message----- From: Nat Hager III [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, 10 July 2003 19:28 To: metric mailing ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) Subject: PennDOT 2003
Just some observations on PennDOT. I have no idea what there internal policies are, but it looks like they are continuing preferential metric. 1) Construction Specifications are in Metric(English) format as shown below. 2) A construction project 5 km up the highway is clearly marked every 20 m on the pavement. A simple resurfacing project I commute through every day, however, is ifp. 3) A construction website in Northern PA (Route 15) lists this week's activities as "Paving 25 mm asphalt.." and "Paving 19 mm asphalt..." etc. This is not for contractors, but the general public. I only checked as I was driving through on the 4th July. Certainly looks like its hanging on in our fair state. Nat --------------------------------- PennDOT website: www.dot.state.pa.us >> "Doing business...." >> "Construction Specifications" Preface 408/2003 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Publication 408/2003 SPECIFICATIONS PREFACE Use of Dimension Values: Pub 408/2003 is a single set of Construction Specifications that contains all measurements in dual values, Metric followed by English in parentheses. This feature was used to facilitate the construction of individual projects using Metric or English dimensions, not a mixture. Prior to the initiation of a project's design the Department will specify the dimension value to be used throughout. Subsequently, dual values will not be indicated on design drawings,renderings, or in details and instructions that are project specific. Similarly, there will not be a mixing of values in formulating calculations or in presentation. In addition, to provide clarification, each project bid proposal will contain a Special Provision that will specify the dimension value to be used. -------------------------------- Route 15 construction website: http://www.route15-mansfield.com/weeklyupdates.htm
