Drivetime Mahatma by Frank Fellone

DRIVETIME MAHATMA: Interstate lights dual enterprise Dear Mahatma: There may be more important problems with the roadways, but who decides on lighting our byways? A few of us traveled to Mesa, Arizona, last year a... by Frank Fellone - February 15, 2020

DRIVETIME MAHATMA: Trust in MUTCD on this one Dear Mahatma: The intersection of Brockington Road and Arkansas 107 in Sherwood is an accident that just hasn't happened yet. Drivers proceeding west on Brockin... by Frank Fellone - February 8, 2020

DRIVETIME MAHATMA: Q&A checks sound wall along I-630 Dear Mahatma: Am I the only one who thinks the new Interstate 630 sound wall between Hughes Street and John Barrow Road is ugly? I have a couple of names for th... February 1, 2020

DRIVETIME MAHATMA: Putting the brakes on prosecution Dear Mahatma: Regarding the column about running out of gas. Illegal parking? -- Danny by Frank Fellone - January 25, 2020

DRIVETIME MAHATMA: A full tank can thwart traffic jam Is a ticket issued when a driver runs out of gas? One morning recently a car was stalled on the Interstate 30 bridge, backing up traffic for miles. When I final... January 18, 2020

DRIVETIME MAHATMA: Either-side passing fine in 3 lanes Dear Mahatma: Arkansas is now blessed with six lanes between Conway and North Little Rock. Unfortunately, a few drivers believe they should spread out and assur... January 11, 2020

DRIVETIME MAHATMA: Jug handle, circle keeps us spinning Dear DTM: As part of the Jersey Diaspora, where going right around a jug handle to go left is a way of life, the ubiquitous use of yield signs on dedicated righ... by Frank Fellone - January 4, 2020

DRIVETIME MAHATMA: No holdup for trains worth wait Dear Mahatma: Regarding construction of the railroad crossing on Geyer Springs south of 65th Street, any prediction for completion of this worthy project? It se... by Frank Fellone - December 28, 2019

DRIVETIME MAHATMA: Ineffective speed limit still the law Dear Prestigious Pundit: For many years there has been an area on University Avenue alongside UALR that has a 25 mph speed limit. It's where a faculty member wa... by Frank Fellone - December 21, 2019

DRIVETIME MAHATMA: Clarity key to traveling safe, sound Dear Mahatma: When traveling Interstate 30 east (north) across the bridge, freeway signage shows lane assignments for the I-30/I-40 interchange. They state the ... December 14, 2019

DRIVETIME MAHATMA: Let's cross that bridge within law Dear Mahatma: Why are there no speed limits posted on the Main Street and Broadway bridges? -- Doug December 7, 2019

DRIVETIME MAHATMA: Handicap crash data not set out Dear Mahatma: I read that 34% of all traffic fatalities involved drunk drivers. The first thing that popped into my head was what the heck were the other 66% do... by Frank Fellone - November 30, 2019

DRIVETIME MAHATMA: Put brakes on running stoplights Dear Mahatma: I'm sure this has been a subject in your column, but it is worth reiterating that the epidemic of running red lights is dangerous and deadly. What... November 23, 2019

DRIVETIME MAHATMA: Accessible doesn't set cars aside Dear Know It All: We noticed at the Ozark rest stop on Interstate 40 that all of the handicap parking spaces were marked "Van Accessible." We do not own a van, ... by Frank Fellone - November 16, 2019

DRIVETIME MAHATMA: Sources aid in tracking traffic jams Dear Mahatma: Tuesday night, Oct. 29, there was a traffic jam on Cantrell Road at or near Hinson Road. It was much greater than the usual rush-hour tie-up and c... November 9, 2019

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