[USMA:33178] RE: New signs, was Re: Re: metric mile

[Daniel]

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0.8 km is readable on a metric odometer.  This may be the thinking of those who put p the signs.  Unlike yards, feet and miles, 800 m and 0.8 km are easily converted into each other.  So I see no problem with either.  If you were referring to the use pf parentheses, then I agree they need not be there.   Dan ----- Original Message ----- From: Nat Hager III To: U.S. Metric Association Sent: Saturday, 2005-06-11 10:51 Subject: [USMA:33174] RE: New signs, was Re: Re: metric mile What would be really slick is if they put "1/2 mile - 800 m" for small distances.  Rather than just a translation between imperial and metric, which most people would ignore, you give them the smaller sized unit which some might find convenient.  Even if they treat 800 m as "about 800 yards" it still drives home the point.   BTW, any more metric signs on the Maine Turnpike lately?   Nat