Gov. Greg Abbott is calling on the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to enforce the removal of “any and all political ideologies” from Texas streets, warning that cities who do not comply will “face consequences.” Non-standard surface markings, signage and signals that “do not directly support traffic control or safety” are prohibited, according to a Wednesday news release from Abbott’s office.

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  • FigMcLargeHuge@sh.itjust.works
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    2 months ago

    FTA: “According to TxDOT, the SAFE ROADS (Safe Arterials for Everyone through Reliable Operations and Distraction-Reducing Strategies) initiative”

    Holy fuck with the acronyms!

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      2 months ago

      They absolutely asked an LLM to create a list of acronyms for them and picked that out of the lineup.

      • FigMcLargeHuge@sh.itjust.works
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        2 months ago

        They didn’t even use it correctly. If they are using the F in for, then they left off the T from through and the A in and. SAFETROADRS.