Jeff the engineer discusses the current average speed of 55mph traffic on the Hyperion bridge for which the posted speed limit is 35mph. He then admits that the current proposed re-design would actually facilitate the 55mph speed. After the audience reacts in dismay, a Cal Trans rep then acknowledges that the public appears to want the speed to be engineered to slow down to give pedestrians and cyclists "some sort of a fighting chance."

What is the design speed of the proposed Hyperion reconfiguration?

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Ep. 339: Brian Ellis on the Metaphysics of Science (Part Two)

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PEL 15th Anniversary and Book Release

Continuing on The Philosophy of Nature: A Guide to the New Essentialism. Ellis' essentialism about physics and chemistry says that, for example, atoms of various elements are truly and unambiguously different and behave in ways that make them what they are. What does this entail? Get more at . Visit  to get ad-free episodes and tons of bonus discussion. Learn about our new book at .

Ep. 340: Brian Ellis on the Implications of Essentialism (Part One)

The incredible post-Seinfeld improvised sit-com Curb Your Enthusiasm has had its finale, and so Mark, Lawrence, Sarah and Al reflect on its format, its characters, its way of exploring puzzles of modern manners, its treatment of race and gender, and more. Was it too repetitive? Did it get too contrived? For more, visit . Hear bonus content at  or by subscribing via Apple Podcasts to the . Sponsor: Get 50% off your first box of ready-to-eat meals at  (use code pretty50).

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What is the design speed of the proposed Hyperion reconfiguration?

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