Route 66 is known for neon signs, the iconic 66 sign and now a singing street. A section of the mother road in New Mexico now plays the patriotic tune “America the Beautiful” when someone drives over it.
“I’m thinking how cool is this that we actually have something as neat as “America the Beautiful” playing on the highway,” said Eric Gibson.
The singing road was created because of National Geographic. It was built as part of National Geographic’s new show Crowd Control. The show uses fun experiments to change social behavior.
The goal of the rhythmic road, at 364 Highway 66 East near Tijears, is to help drivers stay focused.
“It requires you to drive the posted speed limit,” said New Mexico Department of Transportation Spokesperson Melissa Dosher.
The magic number is 45 miles-per-hour. If a driver goes even a couple miles over or under that the tune can’t be heard. Dosher said the department hopes the rumble strips will also keep drowsy drivers from falling asleep at the wheel.
Not everyone is pleased with the project...
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A new candidate for Ranch Radio Song of the Day?
Very cool. I recall driving across New Mexico in 1994 listening to Ricardo Montalbon's narrative on NM history available by tuning your radio to 530? It was pretty entertaining and informative.
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