thor gold Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 Alagaesian scholars recently stumbled upon plans for a "North American Superhighway," a proposal brought before the North American International community some months ago. Upon presentation to President Thor, an idea was hatched. Revive the plan to create an internationally-maintained superhighway to aid trade, travel, and relations between the nations... and not just North America! No, it was thought that the Superhighway be extended... to the entire Western Hemisphere. Alagaesia invites dimplomats from all nations throughout the western hemisphere, from the tip of South America to the farthest reaches of Viniland, to come discuss such a plan. We welcome all nations throughout the Americas to share their views on such a Superhighway, and are open to discussion, pledges, and debate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtleknifewielder Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 (edited) OOC: A worthy topic. Let's give it a bump, shall we? Unfortunately, I'm Eastern Hemisphere...so I can't actually particiapate. Edited April 8, 2009 by Subtleknifewielder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkantos Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 The Atlantian Federation feels that a superhighwya would not be beneficial at this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtleknifewielder Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 The Atlantian Federation feels that a superhighwya would not be beneficial at this time. Why not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkantos Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 We feel that with our new treaty with Alagaesia ( ), it would not be important, or have any effect on our economy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtleknifewielder Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 We feel that with our new treaty with Alagaesia ( ), it would not be important, or have any effect on our economy. You don't think it would enable easier transportation of trade goods? We have a trans-continental rail system here in Australia that is beneficial to trade in the same way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkantos Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 We have a Trans-Continental Railroad in North America too. And, flying goods is much faster than transporting them by truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtleknifewielder Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 We have a Trans-Continental Railroad in North America too. And, flying goods is much faster than transporting them by truck. However, it is more expensive and consumes more fuel to ship things by air than by land or sea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkantos Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 This is true, but the most efficient route would have it go through the Viniland Protectorate in the Great Plains, nowhere near the Federation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtleknifewielder Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 (edited) This is true, but the most efficient route would have it go through the Viniland Protectorate in the Great Plains, nowhere near the Federation. Your point? Offshoots and branches are not unheard of. And they would still increase efficiency. Edited April 8, 2009 by Subtleknifewielder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkantos Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 Well FINE THEN! *Storms Out of room* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtleknifewielder Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 (edited) Well FINE THEN! *Storms Out of room* Well...that was unexpected. OOC: And I'm pretty sure I wasn't in the same room as you... Unless stated otherwise, these are international communiques. Edited April 8, 2009 by Subtleknifewielder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadowsage Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 The Imperium expresses its' interest in an International highway, considering our tracts of land would benefit greatly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Megatron17 Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 (edited) The city of Cybertron takes great interest in such a project as it is difficult to transport goods and tanks by road in the Ohio River Valley as is. We await word if President Thor would like to meet with Lord Megatron about this. Edited April 8, 2009 by Lord Megatron17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkantos Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 OOC: You don't exist in CNRP. Even if you did, the Ohio River Valley is MINE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Megatron17 Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 OOC: well im just about in that area, somewhere in Tennessee, i tried for Pennsylvania but missed by a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raritan Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 (edited) OOC: well im just about in that area, somewhere in Tennessee, i tried for Pennsylvania but missed by a bit. OOC: You should probably make a land claim here and then post a DoE to be recognized in CNRP. Edited April 8, 2009 by Raritan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNA Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 We would support a Superhighway as we believe it would be beneficial to all participant North American nations. However, we do remember the last time it was proposed the project fell apart before it even started. Secretary of State, Colon Powers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael McBride Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 The Generals see some use in this system, as long as it incorporates rail and automobile travel, and is wide enough to be used as a makeshift runway should planes need to land on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ottawa1234 Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 The Dominion of Bohovia is impressed and will send a diplomat to retrieve more information about this idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raritan Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 The United Republic would not be opposed to such a project but we would like to see more infromation and literature before ocming to a conclusion on whether to support this or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thor gold Posted April 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 Seeing as some nations have expressed interest in a system, here are general details drawn out: The superhighway will be a transportation vein. Currently, railway lines and highways are largely independent of each other, but a superhighway would create one line of transport. While each nation would have the option to "customize" the lengths of the highway in their nations, the "base" design for the superhighway is as follows: -At least six lanes of for automobile travel -At least four standard rail lines -At least two magnarail lines Of course, due to these requirements, the highway would be the main vein with smaller-lane highways and rail lines branching off, but that is its purpose. Ideally, one would be able to travel at 70 mph (112 k/h) from the tip of South America to the very fringe of North America via automobile, or travel via train or monorail the same distance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtleknifewielder Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 OOC: yes, that is nice. I can definitely tell some thought was put into this. Now I'm even more sorry I can't participate in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raritan Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 Seeing as some nations have expressed interest in a system, here are general details drawn out:The superhighway will be a transportation vein. Currently, railway lines and highways are largely independent of each other, but a superhighway would create one line of transport. While each nation would have the option to "customize" the lengths of the highway in their nations, the "base" design for the superhighway is as follows: -At least six lanes of for automobile travel -At least four standard rail lines -At least two magnarail lines Of course, due to these requirements, the highway would be the main vein with smaller-lane highways and rail lines branching off, but that is its purpose. Ideally, one would be able to travel at 70 mph (112 k/h) from the tip of South America to the very fringe of North America via automobile, or travel via train or monorail the same distance. While we like the concept very much, the practical concerns must be considered. Who will fund thousands of miles of Maglevs which are extremely expensive? How would you deal with terrain and finding the necessary land to build 6 lands and 4 tracks? If those can be solved or worked around, we would be more thna willing to sign on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkantos Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 How would you prepose we find a way to get all land the highway is going to be on less than or equal to 6 1/2 Degrees, especially considering it will have to go through multiple mountain ranges? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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