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DF Camp 2019
events 12th February 2019
DF Camp is the biggest DF event of the year. 7 days of camping with friends, old and new. There are tonnes of interesting workshops, glittery silent discos and other fun activities.
It starts on the 24th July and ends on the 31st. It costs £90 (£12.15 a night + £5 fairer fare). The nearest station is Exeter St Davids. You can book online at tiny.cc/dfcamp.
Further details will be released in the info pack, emailed before the event to everyone who books.
Any questions about the camp? Want to help run it? Please email our events rep, Robin, at [email protected]. He's very friendly, promise!
Can't wait to see you all there! 😀
Below is all the non location specific information about the event, all this information – and more about details of travelling – will be in the Welcome Pack, sent out after you book.
MEST-UP Training
Taking Your Bicycle
Admin Theo James-Lucas DF Camp e-mail
KE Bilbo Wootton
Day programme Sarah Bennett, Maranda Mallinson-Pocock email
Evening Programme Elsie Hughes
KP Emma Draper, Jacob Bradshaw
Accessibility Joe Irving, Tessa Ramsey Brooks email
Events/Shadow Events Robin Lyster, Alex Smithson Swain Events email, Shadow Events email
Kit List!
Travel documents (train tickets, bus tickets, railcards etc)
Payment: £90 cash or cheque (unless prepaid)
Sleeping Bag/pillow
Clothing for 7 days -Spare Socks – Warm Clothes -Waterproof Coat -Waterproof Boots -Fancy Dress – Hot Water Bottle
Instruments -Ideas -Creativity – anything nice and comfy for the MEST-UP spaces
Toothbrush/Toothpaste -Towel -Wash Kit -Sanitary Items -Medication
A Tea Towel for washing up
Crockery and Cutlery
Meal Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Wednesday 24th July Sausages and mash
Thursday 25th July Bacon/Haloumi Wraps/salad Curry night
Friday 26th July Cereal Falafel Lentil ragu
Saturday 27th July Eggy/Banana bread Couscous or Quinoa with Veg Burgers
Sunday 28th July Bacon/Haloumi Sandwiches Chillie
Monday 29th July Pancakes Make your own Pasta Salad Fajitas
Tuesday 30th July Porridge Soup and sandwiches Risotto
Wednesday 31st July Cereal Goodbye sandwiches
WE NEED YOU FOR PROGRAMME
CALLING ALL DFS & FRIENDS!
If you, or someone you know, has a programme idea you would like to see this spring awakening,
please email [email protected].
Programme ideas can be anything, including Arts, Performance or discussions.
The event costs £90 in total. This covers everything except your travel. If you only come for part of the event it's £12.14 per night plus £5 fairer fare.
What is fairer fare? A system to spread travel costs more evenly, so those who have expensive travel are still able to come. You may be able to claim back some travel costs after the event, talk to the treasurer for this.
Pay in advance via bank transfer with the reference "yournameDFCAMP2019". If you have the same name as other DFs, or have a common name, consider using part of your surname as an identifier. The details are:
Name: Woodcraft Folk DFs
Sort code: 089250
Bring £90 in cash to the event. Please remember to bring extra money in case you need to get a taxi, food, etc so you don't spend your payment cash.
Bring cheque for £90 addressed to "Woodcraft Folk DFs."
If you have any questions/problems please email [email protected]
Booking Cancellation – Important
If you booked, but cannot attend the event, please contact Robin Lyster at [email protected] immediately, as knowing numbers is crucial for organising the event.
If you cancel less than a week before the event, we have the right to demand partial or full payment for the event, as food orders or other payments may have been made already.
MEST-UP Training Opportunity
What's MEST-UP?Standing for Mediation, Education Support Team Umbrella Program, MEST-UP is a programme of workshops delivered by a trained and impartial team of DF's that aim to educate people on event, as well as provide emotional and conflict resolving information to aid the mental well-being and enjoyment of camp to all of the individuals there; equally and unbiased.
Training info:
It takes place in the weekend before the camp, 21st July to 24th July.
If you are coming you should already be booked. If you really want to go but haven't booked you might be able to email the MEST-UP Reps and beg them, so give it a go!
This year's DF Camp will be held near Exeter, and the nearest station is Whimple. It is best to get your tickets to Exeter (St Davids or Coach station)
On site accessability
This year we are camping in a Scout site and sharing with some Scout groups. This means we must be mindful of noise and be quiet when walking near their camp. We are permitted to use one of the fields on site, and there are gravel tracks in between fields including between the field and toilets. There are currently 'gendered' toilets that we cannot change due to sharing them with the Scouts, but there will be a gender neutral toilet on the field/site.
The site itself doesn't have hot water but we will be borrowing water heaters from Exeter district.
If you would like your medication to be stored safely in the central area we can arrange that, just mention it on your booking form. If you have already booked, please email us.
If you require full wheelchair accessibility contact us (Tessa and Joe) using [email protected] and tell us your access needs so we can try to make sure that the site is made more suitable for you.
As with any field, access for manual wheelchairs is poor. The gravel tracks do not make this any better. If you would like us to arrange the hire of a wheelchair that is more suitable for off road/grassy conditions then contact the accessibility reps, or mention it on your booking form.
If you require any form of mobility assistance then mention it on your booking form. Although we cannot promise the highest of tech we would be willing to hire:
Manual wheelchairs,
Motorised wheelchairs,
Buggy type scooters.
Why can't we promise? At the moment DFs do not have an Accessibility budget, so expenditures rely on other areas going under budget. If you would like to change this, submit a motion for the next thing yourself or mention it to Joe or Tessa on camp and we will get on it!
The nearest shop is a small village shop/post office that is a 15 minute cycle away, and about an hour walk.
Communal Bicycle
There will be at least one communal bicycle available for DFs to make short off-site trips.
Traveling to the site
If you're looking for cheap ways to travel from your town/city to Exeter then check out the handy Travel Guide for cheap travel routes.The info here is for the last part of the journey.
The nearest station is Whimple.
The nearest station is Whimple, which is a 1 hour 30 minute walk from the site.
To get the bus, buy your ticket to Exeter. All info about routes and tickets will be in the Welcome Pack, sent out after you book.
All bus routes are between 1 and 2 hours from Exeter St Davids, and include 40 mins of walking.
The cycle from Whimple to the site takes 30 mins. If you would like us to arrange a bicycle so you can cycle from the station then simply click here to email the Accessibility Reps. We would love if more people cycled to camp.
You can take a taxi from the train to the site, and if you share you can split the cost!
The welcome pack will be sent out to people who book and has more information about routes and costs etc
Please Contact Us (the accessibility reps, Tessa and Joe) before camp if you have any queries that haven't been covered here. It is much easier to sort out problems before camp starts, so we would be happy to hear from you!
Travel to Exeter
Pick your starting city:
Aberystwyth/Lampeter/Machynlleth/Cardiff
Bradford/Leeds
Liverpool/Manchester
Norwich/London
I don't live in or near any of these cities
To Exeter, 24th July
Back, 31st July
Aberystwyth /Lampeter /Machynlleth /Cardiff Get the 8:25-13:40 megabus from Aberystwyth to Bristol for £5.75. This bus stops in Lampeter and Cardiff, so check your times to match with the arrival at Bristol. Then, get the train 13:58-15:33 from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter for £3.95. Total cost £9.70. Get the 14:24-15:22 train from Exeter to Bristol for £17.50, or the 13:05-15:30 megabus for £8.80, then the 15:45-21:50 megabus to Aberystwyth for £5.75. Total cost £14.55 or £23.25.
Bradford /Leeds Get the 10:33-15:44 train from Bradford to Exeter for £27.58. This train changes at Leeds from 10:53 to 11:11, so if you're from Leeds, just get the same train for a similar price. Alternatively, get the 11:45-19:45 megabus for £9.15 from Leeds to Exeter. Get the 9:45-18:20 megabus from Exeter to Leeds for £12.03, then a train from Leeds to Bradford for £2.90. Total cost £14.93. Trains are like £70, don't bother unless you're scrooge mcduck.
Cambridge Get the 8:49-13:03 train to Exeter for £17.50. Later trains are more expensive and megabus routes are complicated. Get the 14:35-19:30 megabus to London Victoria for £4.33. Then, get the tube to Kings Cross for £2.40 with an oyster card or contactless. Then, get the 20:09-21:03 train from Kings Cross to Cambridge for £16.55. Total cost £23.28. Trains alone are at least £50.
Glasgow You can take the 8:00-14:44 train there for £35.24. Alternatively, you can also get the megabus from Glasgow to Manchester at 7:00-11:30 for £10.10, then the 12:05-16:07 train from Manchester to Exeter for £23.37, total cost £23.37. You can also get the 8:40-12:58 train from Glasgow to Birmingham for £21.84, and the 15:05-19:45 megabus from Birmingham to Exeter for £7.00, total cost £28.84. Get the 9:45-16:35 megabus from Exeter to Manchester for £12.03, then the 17:30-20:42 train from Manchester to Glasgow for £25.37. Total cost £37.40.
Liverpool/Manchester Get the 11:47-16:07 train from Liverpool for Exeter for £21.10. Alternatively, get the 11:25-12:00 train from Liverpool to Manchester for £2.10, then the 12:40-19:45 megabus to Exeter for £9.15, total cost £11.25. Finally, you could get the 11:27 to 15:44 train from Manchester to Exeter for £22.65. Get the 9:45-16:35 megabus from Exeter to Manchester for £12.03, then the National Express Coach (580) from Manchester to Liverpool at 17:20 for £3.00. Total cost £15.03.
Newcastle Get the 9:00-19:45 megabus to Exeter for £20.11. Alternatively, get the 10:35 to 16:07 train from Newcastle to Exeter for £33.97. You could also get the 10:43-14:05 train from Newcastle to Birmingham for £18.68, then the 15:05-19:45 megabus from Birmingham to Exeter for £7.00, totalling £25.68. Get the 9:45-21:05 megabus from Exeter to Newcastle for £20.11. Trains are £100 and upwards (or £120 return), which is literally more expensive than the event, so don't do that.
Norwich /London Get the 10:00-15:15 train from Norwich to Exeter for £25.40. Alternatively, get the 9:30-11:19 train from Norwich to Liverpool Street for £9.25, use contactless or an oyster card to get from Liverpool Street to London Victoria for £2.40, and get the 12:00-16:55 megabus from London Victoria to Exeter for £4.71, total cost £16.36. If you take the train from London, get the 14:20-17:42 from London Paddington to Exeter for £9.55. Get the 14:35-19:30 megabus to London Victoria for £4.33. Then, get the 20:30-23:50 National Express Coach (490) from London Victoria to Norwich for £3.00. Total cost £7.33. If you want to get the train to London, get the 13:25-16:49 from Exeter to London Waterloo for £9.55, then get the tube to London Victoria for £2.40 with an oyster card or contactless, then the 18:00-21:15 National Express Coach from London Victoria to Norwich for £5.60. Total cost £17.55.
Sheffield Get the 12:40-19:05 megabus from Sheffield Meadowhall to Exeter for £12.03. Alternatively, get the 10:56-14:44 direct train to Exeter for £22.41. Get the 13:00-21:05 National Express Coach (337) from Exeter to Sheffield for £15.80. Megabus routes are not yet confirmed for this route.
You're already there! For safeguarding reasons we can't publicly post the address of the site, but rest assured you're just a stone's throw away from the camp.
If you aren't near these places, you are probably in the lucky position of living relatively near to Exeter! This means you can book your travel as normal, and it won't be prohibitively expensive.
If, however, you live far away and aren't near any of the cities mentioned, please message [email protected] saying what city you're from and I'll do my best to find a cheap way to get to DF Camp.
Taking your bicycle to DF Camp 2019
Taking your bicycle by train is often faster and a much more sustainable
way of travelling, so we highly recommend it.
It makes the end – and often the start – of your journey more predictable
and normally as fast as a bus, if not faster.
Taking your bicycle on a train
Most train companies have their own cycles on trains policy, with many
requiring reservations. To get a bicycle reservation on your train go to a
ticket office at any station and they should be able to print of reservations
to attach to your cycle, just tell them the journey you're taking. You can get
them online but it is much easier in person.
The majority of trains have sections dedicated to holding cycles, so before
you get on your train ask some staff at the station where you should board
the train. Almost all train companies are understanding if you make a
mistake and board in the wrong place..
But LNER are rarely understanding. Always talk to staff before you get on
and before you get off their trains to make sure your bike goes on and off
the train with you and in the correct place.
Bring bike lights, even if you plan to arrive before dark.
Don't cycle on the far left, as this tempts cars to overtake you when they
really shouldn't.
Wear a helmet, you really don't want to arrive at camp with a head injury.
Never ever overtake a vehicle on the left, especially buses and lorries.
This is a big blind spot on most vehicles and puts you at risk of being
run off the side of the road or turned into.
Take the directions with you on your phone or a piece of paper, bearing
in mind your phone might be dead by the time you arrive. If you want hands
free navigation, put an ear phone in one ear and connect it to your phone
with Google Maps directions (see linked titles) on it and make sure the
audible directions are on. You won't have to stop, and you can keep your
phone in a waterproof place if it is raining.
If you are bringing a bicycle make sure you have all of the following:
Lights, even if you don't plan to cycle in the dark there is no guarantee
you won't
Cycle reservations for all journeys
A lock, for peace of mind if nothing else
Directions, either print this document, rely on your phone or copy them
out by hand
Optional stuff:
Reflective clothing, highly recommended if you're arriving in the dark
Helmet, although they are not a legal requirement a helmet might save your life.
Plastic bag to keep your saddle dry.
Please read all the policies!
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7 Queer books to read during quarantine
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With more than enough Netflix dramas and TikTok dances to learn during this period of self-isolation, perhaps it's time to put the electronics down and pick up a book, if just to give our eyes some time to recover.
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Madness (2017) by Sam Sax
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Pat Robertson to grandparents: Take grandkids 'away' from atheist parents and send them to a Christian school
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TV preacher Pat Robertson suggested on Monday that grandparents should find a way to send their grandchildren to a Christian school if atheist parents were teaching them that God and Jesus were not real.
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Elizabeth said that she tried to "explain the truth" to her grandson but he wouldn't believe her.
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The Greek Orthodox community is the largest Christian community in Beit Sahour, numbering some 8,000 members. Within the city, there is a Greek Orthodox Church, which was built in 1897. Before this church was built, the underground church in the Shepherds' Field was used. Another church was built in 1972, near the site of the Shepherds' Field, and a new secondary school was built in 1990 adjacent to the church. The Arab Orthodox Club was founded in 1924 and is the oldest club in the city. It has the largest scout group in city, in addition to a well-equipped sports complex located near the Municipal playground.
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The name of this historic city (the house of vigilance) reportedly stems from the Canaanite words 'Beit' (meaning 'place'), and 'Sahour' (meaning 'night watch'). It reflects the city's importance for shepherds, both as a grazing site during daytime and as a place of safety in the abundant caves available to the flocks at night. It has a pastoral setting and the olive groves dominate the horizon.
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In September 2018 Digital Democracy was contracted to help Autism Awareness Australia (AAA) build further online brand awareness via their social media channels with the express purpose of expanding their current email database.
The AAA e-newsletter is a vital communication tool for the non-profit. The e-newsletters imparts valuable information to carers, friends and families and those with autism and helps build the community.
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I've been inspired by my Black Poetry Writing Month challenge to give you some BlaPoWriMo-themed prompts for #1MinFiction. Are you ready? Let's get started.
If you'd like to join BlaPoWriMo, click here for challenge details.
It's One Minute Fiction time!
Hmmm…so the prompt is what exactly?
It's the photo of course!


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From there I went to the London Original Print Art Fair at the Royal Academy. I absolutely love prints, so this was very cool for me. There were over thirty galleries with their works. I saw my favorite piece from Art13 and fell in love with a few more artists. I walked home from there by way of Regent Street and all the shops. Then I did some homework and went to bed as early as possible because I had a 5:40am train to catch the next morning!!! Not a bad way to spend a Sunday.


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US senator John McCain has died at the age of 81.
The one-time presidential candidate and war veteran died on Saturday following a battle with brain cancer, his office said.
His family had previously said he had ended medical treatment for the condition, revealing that "the progress of disease and the inexorable advance of age render their verdict".
The six-term Republican senator has been away from the Capitol since last December.
His wife, Cindy, said in a tweet on Saturday that the McCain family was "overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support from around the world" after Friday's announcement.
Mr McCain was badly injured and spent more than five years as a prisoner of war after his plane was shot down on a bombing mission over North Vietnam in 1967.
He was elected to the House of Representatives in 1982 and the Senate in 1986.
My heart is broken. I am so lucky to have lived the adventure of loving this incredible man for 38 years. He passed the way he lived, on his own terms, surrounded by the people he loved, in the the place he loved best.
— Cindy McCain (@cindymccain) August 26, 2018
My deepest sympathies and respect go out to the family of Senator John McCain. Our hearts and prayers are with you!
Our statement on the passing of Senator John McCain: pic.twitter.com/3GBjNYxoj5
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 26, 2018
A conservative on most issues, he pushed for campaign finance reform and the effort to account for those missing in Vietnam.
He ran unsuccessfully for the Republican presidential nomination in 2000, then won it in 2008. But he and running mate Sarah Palin lost to Barack Obama.
Following the announcement of his death on Saturday evening, US president Donald Trump said his "deepest sympathies" went to Mr McCain's family.
He tweeted: "My deepest sympathies and respect go out to the family of Senator John McCain. Our hearts and prayers are with you!"
Barack Obama, who beat Mr McCain in the 2008 presidential election, said the senator had shown what it meant "to put the greater good above our own".
He said despite their differences, they shared a "fidelity to something higher – the ideals for which generations of Americans and immigrants alike have fought, marched, and sacrificed".
Mr Obama said in the statement that the two political opponents "saw our political battles, even, as a privilege, something noble, an opportunity to serve as stewards of those high ideals at home, and to advance them around the world".
He wrote that they "saw this country as a place where anything is possible — and citizenship as our patriotic obligation to ensure it forever remains that way."
Mr McCain's wife Cindy said she was heartbroken by the death of an "incredible man".
In a post on Twitter, she said: "My heart is broken. I am so lucky to have lived the adventure of loving this incredible man for 38 years. He passed the way he lived, on his own terms, surrounded by the people he loved, in the the place he loved best."
Daughter Meghan McCain described her father as a "great fire who burned bright".
She said: "We lived in his light and warmth for so very long. We know that his flame lives on, in each of us.
"His love and his care, ever present, always unfailing, took me from a girl to a woman — and he showed me what it is to be a man."
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Q: What is being done on the M-59 Improvement Project?
A: The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will invest $63 million to reconstruct 3.7 miles of M-59 (Hall Road) through Sterling Heights, Utica, and Clinton, Macomb, and Shelby townships. Work will include new pavement and improved drainage, traffic operations and pedestrian access. Enhanced landscaping and other aesthetic improvements are planned as well.
Q: How will landscaping in the median be impacted?
A: Trees will be removed in areas where construction activities will take place, such as digging new detention basins, similar to those done in Phase I. In other cases, we will remove trees because of road widening: Three lanes will be widened to four lanes with a 10′ shoulder. Landscaping, including trees, will be added to the median at project completion.
Q: How much will the project cost?
A: The preliminary construction budget for Phase I and Phase II is $65 million.
Q: When will this project be completed?
A: Beginning March 2017, work will occur from M-53 to west of Garfield Road in 2017. In 2018, construction will proceed from west of Garfield Road to Romeo Plank Road. The project is expected to be finished in October 2018.
Q: How will traffic be affected?
A: Three lanes will be open in each direction on M-59 from Delco Blvd to Romeo Plank every day, including weekends, except 9 p.m. – 6 a.m. When working on the M-59 bridges over M-53, two lanes will be maintained. Backups and delays are expected. All businesses will remain accessible during construction.
Q: What are you doing to ensure the pavement will last?
1. Hot-mix asphalt (HMA) must be placed at temperatures often exceeding 250F, and to last, it's extremely important that ALL of the pavement is hot, with no cold spots. One of the ways that our contractor ensures that this happens is to use a material transfer device. This device is placed in the front of the paver and ensures that all the HMA gets from the truck to the paver efficiently and thoroughly. This prevents some of the HMA from sitting in the side of the front of paver and cooling off before it can get placed on the roadway.
2. One of the ways that pavements begin to fail is when joints between the lanes open up and allow moisture in. we are echelon paving (36′ across–not lane by lane) to reduce the number of joint and possible entry points for water. When you add that to our drainable base/additional underdrains, we are greatly reducing the risk of trapping water and freeze/thaw problems that diminish pavement life.
Q: Will there be street lighting on M59?
A: Lighting is not part of this reconstruction project. We suggest that you contact your city representatives to discuss their lighting plans.
Q: Can you lay pavement in cold weather?
A: Yes, we can lay pavement in the cold and constantly monitor asphalt temperature for optimum compaction.
Q: Does MDOT ask companies to provide warranties for their work?
A: Yes, contractors are held responsible for materials, workmanship and performance warranties. They must perform all corrective actions at no cost to MDOT, which conducts cursory and detailed inspections throughout the warranty period.
Q: What material are you using to repave the road?
A: We are using hot mixed asphalt. All materials in the HMA come from certified sources with quality control and assurance testing done regularly. Our top layer of asphalt is what is called a gap-graded superpave. This mix is used in high traffic areas because it performs the best. It is a specialized mix that has strict aggregate requirements, higher asphalt content and generally results in longer service life.
Q: Is concrete being planned for any part of this project to make the road more robust for heavy trucks?
A: This project is a full depth hot mix asphalt (HMA) construction job. No concrete is planned. Calculations have been performed that show that the thickness of the HMA is equivalent to what we would have built if we were using concrete.
Q: How does MDOT decide on whether to use concrete or asphalt?
• the cost of paving material.
Q: Are you putting in a protected bike lane on M59?
A: No, however, there will be a connected sidewalk from Garfield to M-53 on both sides of M-59. We will upgrade all ramps and sidewalks to be compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and new sidewalks will be added to fill in the missing gaps along M-59.
Q: What is being installed/designed to make pedestrian crossings safer and to make Macomb more walkable and bikeable? Any curb extensions?
A: There will be pedestrian crossings at each of the four major intersections (Schoenherr, Hayes, Garfield, and Romeo Plank). In addition, we are adding crossings at Delco, two to Lakeside Mall, one to Partridge Creek Mall, and two more at residential complexes near M-59. These will all be at signalized intersections with sidewalks running through the median. In addition, at each location, we will add decorative crosswalks to further delineate where pedestrians should safety cross. These will not only split up long sections, but provide access at high pedestrian volume areas.
Q: Did you reduce the height of the median on Hall Road? More berm is needed to reduce the noise of traffic.
A: We're not reducing the height of the median. Our contractor graded the median to match the pre-existing elevations with the exception of the new ponds we are building. Next Spring, we will plant the landscaping, which will ultimately reduce overall noise.
Q: How much planning goes into road closure decisions so that motorists are not so inconvenienced?
A: We balance our project schedule so each closure is coordinated with the next one to minimize the impact on motorists.
Q: What are the long term benefits of this project?
A: This project will improve stability, make traffic flow better, and extend the life of the roadway by 20 years.
Q: How are safety issues addressed in construction zones?
A: Speed limits through construction areas are reduced (usually to 45 MPH) to assure safety to workers and other motorists. A recently adopted state law doubles fines for speeding in construction zones.
Q: When I drive through some construction areas, I see speed limit signs and orange barrels, but no workers. If there is no work going on at the site, why are posted speed limits so low and why are all the barrels still out there?
A: MDOT is working to minimize the adverse effects of highway construction on motorists.
Guidelines for speed limits in Michigan work zones were revised in 2006. Motorists are required to reduce their speed to 45 mph in any work zone where workers are present. If no workers are present, motorists should maintain the posted speed limit. More information on this change is available in the Safety Programs FAQ.
Another aspect of this program is nighttime construction. You may not see anyone working in these areas until the sun and traffic volumes go down. On other projects, contractors are not allowed to work during busy hours. All highway construction work is normally suspended during holidays. Other factors such as inspection activities, soil conditions, weather factors and production schedule may also give the appearance of minimal activity, but greatly impact the construction of the project.
Q: Where can I get current road condition information for Michigan roads?
A: In the Metro Detroit area, call 1-800-641-MDOT (6368). Visit www.michigan.gov/drive.com and/or the Roads & Travel page of the MDOT Web site at www.michigan.gov/mdot.com for additional information.
Q: How do you get restitution for property damage caused by road building crews?
A: To be compensated for either construction- or maintenance-related damage, you need to contact your local MDOT Transportation Service Center (TSC). TSCs are located throughout the state. Once submitted, a complaint will be filed with the claims department.
Q: I was stuck in a construction backup for over an hour. Isn't there a better way to do highway work that minimizes such delays?
A: Yes, there is. On many road construction projects, crews will work at night – when there is less traffic – to minimize disruption for motorists. Also, MDOT offers a financial incentive/disincentive plan to contractors to encourage jobs being completed early, resulting in roads and bridges opening faster to motorists. If work must be completed during the day, special care is taken so lanes are not closed during peak hours such as morning/afternoon commutes, on weekends (especially during the summer months), and for special events.
Q: What are the rules regarding the placement of political signs along Michigan roads?
Political candidates are responsible for obtaining approval from the adjacent property owner to place the signs.
Signs must be removed within 10 days following an election.
Signs must be more than 30 feet from the edge of the roadway (white line) for highways that do not have barrier-type curbs. For highways with barrier curbs, the signs must be more than three feet from the back of the curb.
Signs are not permitted within areas used for clear vision at intersections or commercial driveways, so they will not interfere with the sight distance of a driver. No signs may be placed within the limited access rights-of-way.
Any illegally placed signs will be removed. Signs removed by MDOT crews will be kept for seven days at a local MDOT office or maintenance garage, then discarded.
A: Potholes occur when snow and ice melt as part of Michigan's seasonal freeze-thaw cycles. The resulting water then seeps beneath the pavement through cracks caused by the wear and tear of traffic. As the temperatures cool to freezing at night, the water becomes ice and expands below the pavement, forcing the pavement to rise. As the weight of traffic continues to pound on this raised section – and the temperatures once again rise above freezing – a shallow divot occurs under the surface and the pavement breaks, forming a pothole. A pothole is typically fixed by cleaning out the loose debris and filling it with hot and cold asphalt patch.
Q: How do I file a claim for damages to my vehicle caused by a pothole?
Q: I have seen big symbols (X, +, V, T) painted along state trunklines. What are these symbols, and what are they used for?
A: The X, +, V, and T are symbols used for aerial surveys and are painted on or alongside the road large enough to be legible in survey photographs.
The symbols are 'targets' an aerial photograph; there is no meaning to the different shapes or configurations of the markings.
A survey crew is dispatched to survey the location of these targets and assign coordinates to each.
When the survey is completed, the spatial relationship between each of the targets is known, such as the distance between them and the difference in elevation. This information is provided to an MDOT "photogrammetrist," an aerial mapper.
When the photogrammetrist views the targets in the 3D view, he can assign the coordinates given to him by the surveyor. Once this is complete, the relationship between the ground distances and the distances on the photo are known.
Once the relationship between the ground distances and the distances on the photo are known, any distance measured on the photo can be equated to its true distance on the ground, and a true scale map can be made of everything that can be seen on the photo.
Who do I contact for general questions about Michigan's Heritage Route Program's nomination and designation process? How can I obtain the application forms for nominating Heritage Routes?
For general questions about the Heritage Route Program and the application process call Peter Hanses, Heritage Route Program Manager (517) 335-2934. You can also visit the Heritage Route Website by following the link below.
Who can I talk to about trucks speeding or tailgating, or other truck safety issues?
Please contact the MICHIGAN CENTER for TRUCK SAFETY at) 800-682-4682, FAX 517-321-0864.
Q: I have heard that Michigan truck weight laws are the most liberal in the nation. Is this true?
A: Michigan permits trucks up to 164,000 pounds on the system. However, different than other states, Michigan requires a lower weight per axle, which more evenly distributes the load and reduces wear and tear on roads. MDOT engineers have thoroughly studied this issue and the result of this research is that heavier trucks do not cause a disproportionate amount of damage as long as the weight is evenly distributed over an appropriate number of axles. Additionally, trucks over 80,000 pounds make up only less than 5% of all trucks operating on our roads. If Michigan were to reduce its truck weight laws to 80,000 pounds, more damage to the system may occur because of the need to put more trucks on the road. More trucks on the road raise serious questions concerning safety and traffic congestion. Several other states are currently looking at Michigan's axle weight laws and are considering adopting similar laws.
Q: Who is responsible for plowing snow on state highways?
A: MDOT is ultimately responsible for routine maintenance on all state highways, and these services include snowplowing, pothole filling, grass cutting, street sweeping, guardrail repair and other services. MDOT performs maintenance with direct forces (state employees) in 20 counties throughout the state, and in the balance of the state we contract with county road commissions and cities/villages to perform these services.
Q: How long does it take to build a new road?
A: National experience indicates it takes an average of seven years to construct a new roadway from the time when the route location is selected. However, it is often difficult to identify the time frame for a new construction project. The construction of a completely new roadway involves a number of complex and involved processes such as land appraisal and purchase, environmental assessments, soil conditions, economic impact concerns and local land use issues. Each of these must be carefully evaluated to assure that any adverse impacts are minimized and that those people and businesses that will be impacted by the project receive the proper assistance and advice. Additionally, litigations which include acquisition of right of way and condemnation proceedings often delay projects for years.
Q: Why doesn't Michigan have toll roads?
A: It has not been considered economically feasible as Michigan is off the nation's heavily used east/west corridors. A system of toll-free highways has been viewed as important to commerce, industry, tourism, and general economic development.
Q: Why is it that some roads which have been resurfaced last only a year or two before they start to break up again? Isn't this a waste of taxpayer dollars?
A: The Michigan Department of Transportation classifies road conditions in three categories: good, fair or poor. MDOT knows from experience that once a road deteriorates to the point that it is classified as poor, it will take five times more money to upgrade that road to good condition than it would have taken if the road had been repaired while still in fair condition. The Department often upgrades roads in stages to prevent the road from continued deterioration. The goal is to have 95 percent of our freeways in fair or good condition within 10 years, and 85 percent of our non-freeway roads in fair or good condition.
Q: Why do the speed limits vary on different parts of the freeway system?
A: With the exception of a limited number of urban freeway miles, State law sets maximum speed limits on "US," "I" and "M" routes at 70 mph. In densely populated (urban) areas where there are many exit and entrance ramps constructed close together, the speed limit is held to 55 mph. The speed limit for commercial trucks on all highways is never higher than 55 mph.
For more on speed limits, visit the Office of Highway Safety Planning (OHSP).
Q: What's the difference between highways that carry the letters "US," "I" and "M"?
A: "I" highways, such as I-94, are part of the Dwight D. Eisenhower's Interstate Highway System which extends to all 48 mainland states. "US" highways extend to two or more states, and "M" highways begin and end within Michigan.
Q: How many miles of road does Michigan have?
Since 1988, changes in the Michigan Vehicle Code have affected work zone speed limits in Michigan, resulting in different speed limit criteria being applied statewide. These inconsistencies have made enforcement difficult as motorists may see speed limits reduced 10 mph in one work zone, and then see 25 mph reductions in another work zone.
Q: What are the benefits of this change in guidelines for work zone speed limits?
A: Establishment and use of these guidelines will provide consistent application of speed limits in all work zones for the safety and protection of motorists and workers, allow for more effective and consistent enforcement, improve traffic flow, mirror federal guidelines, and reduce crashes, all of which will contribute to a safer work zone.


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Wake's Campanaro emerges as a double threat
Posted 12:05 pm, November 6, 2012, by Charlie Glancy
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — The Atlantic Coast Conference's top receiver once again can try to beat teams throwing the ball.
Wake Forest's Michael Campanaro said Tuesday that his broken right hand has healed enough that "I got my fingers back." That makes him doubly dangerous entering this week's game at North Carolina State.
Campanaro averages a league-best 8.6 catches for the Demon Deacons (5-4, 3-4) and matched an ACC record with 16 catches last week against Boston College.
He's also known to throw the ball on trick plays.
He has a passer rating of 412.6 after completing 3 of 4 passes last season with two touchdowns — including a 40-yarder that the Wolfpack still haven't forgotten.
N.C. State safety Brandan Bishop says he can "pretty much guarantee" Wake Forest will try some trickery.
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Ex-CFO pleads guilty to embezzling $6.5 million from company
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The former chief financial officer of a Kansas City company pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $6.5 million from the company.
Federal prosecutors say 34-year-old Douglas Ferrell, of Kansas City, pleaded guilty Thursday to wire fraud and money laundering.
Ferrell admitted that he embezzled the millions from Scarbrough International, a U.S. Customs broker and international freight forwarder.
He made unauthorized personal charges to the company's credit card and PayPal accounts and used company funds to pay the charges.
Ferrell used some of the fraud proceeds to buy a beach house in the Cayman Islands.
The final amount of restitution will be determined at Ferrell's sentencing. The company has recovered a large portion of its loss through civil actions.