Drivetime Mahatma by Frank Fellone

DRIVETIME MAHATMA: Daffodils' past full of prologue Dear Sir : In response to your column about the daffodils on the slope overlooking Interstate 40, they have been there for many years. I worked on JFK Boulevard... by Frank Fellone - May 30, 2020

DRIVETIME MAHATMA: Pointy lugs quite legal Dear Knower of Knowledge: I've noticed a trend on semi trucks over the last few years. It seems as though they are preparing for a Mad Max future They have thes... by Frank Fellone - May 23, 2020

DRIVETIME MAHATMA: These rules are made for walking Dear Mahatma: News reports seem to show more and more pedestrians are hit and killed on our highways. I always wonder when I read about those accidents exactly ... by Frank Fellone - May 16, 2020

DRIVETIME MAHATMA: Basketball courts due a rebound Dear Mahatma: Does the Highway Department plan on replacing the basketball courts beneath Interstate 630 at Mississippi Street? Before their demolition for the ... by Frank Fellone - May 9, 2020

DRIVETIME MAHATMA: Boatloads of I-30 cash not on tree Dear Mahatma: I read in the newspaper that the big bridge across the Arkansas River will cost almost $1 billion. Where on God's green earth is that money coming... by Frank Fellone - May 2, 2020

DRIVETIME MAHATMA: Daffodils on the hill intriguing Dear Mahatma: There is a lovely planting of daffodils in the shape of the state on the embankment of the Arkansas 107 exit ramp in North Little Rock. It was onc... by Frank Fellone - April 25, 2020

DRIVETIME MAHATMA: Years later, nitwits still on the road Dear Mahatma: I had an epiphany. by Frank Fellone - April 18, 2020

DRIVETIME MAHATMA: It's my way or highway to merge Dear Mahatma: When merging onto an interstate highway, would I yield to the interstate traffic to my left or would the interstate traffic be required to yield t... by Frank Fellone - April 11, 2020

DRIVETIME MAHATMA: Buying car can be a taxing time Dear Mahatma: I like the idea of car dealers collecting sales tax, license fees, and handing out tags. Any idea as to how many states permit such practices? -- ... by Frank Fellone - April 4, 2020

DRIVETIME MAHATMA: Real IDs deadline extended It was our intent to make this week's column free of disease. Alas, that bug going around touches nearly every detail of life, including driving. And driving is... by Frank Fellone - March 28, 2020

DRIVETIME MAHATMA: State won't punish for unpaid tolls O Great Arbiter of Motoring Matters: We recently completed a lengthy road trip out of state and were routed through several electronically monitored toll roads ... by Frank Fellone - March 21, 2020

DRIVETIME MAHATMA: Systems in but where are lights? Dear Mahatma: On the newly remodeled stretch of Interstate 630, I'm struck by all the new light fixtures the city will be unable to maintain. -- Devoted Reader by Frank Fellone - March 14, 2020

DRIVETIME MAHATMA: Street due work after school's up Dear Mahatma: When the new Southwest High School is completed, will Mabelvale Pike be resurfaced? The construction traffic has torn up that road. -- ADG Reader by Frank Fellone - March 7, 2020

DRIVETIME MAHATMA: Left-turn fix at west Little Rock intersection in works — in 3 years Is anyone looking into the left-turn issue at Cantrell Road and Taylor Loop in west Little Rock? The volume of traffic making the turn from westbound Cantrell t... by Frank Fellone - February 29, 2020

DRIVETIME MAHATMA: Outdated tags tend to rankle Dear Mahatma: When I renewed the license for my Prius, I had to pay an extra $100, but realize the state doesn't get as much fuel tax from a Prius as from regul... by Frank Fellone - February 22, 2020

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