Roadgeek

Albert Schr%C3%B6der Musikalische Unterhaltung 1885

Roadgeek is a term used to describe individuals who have a keen interest in roads, highways, and related infrastructure. These enthusiasts often engage in activities such as road photography, map collecting, and the study of road signage and highway systems. Roadgeeks may also participate in online communities, attend meetups, and contribute to road-related websites and forums.

Interests and Activities

Roadgeeks are typically fascinated by various aspects of roadways, including:

• Road design and engineering
• Traffic patterns and flow
• Highway numbering systems
• Historical roads and routes
• Interchanges and junctions
• Signage and wayfinding

Road Photography

One of the primary activities of roadgeeks is road photography, where enthusiasts take pictures of road signs, interchanges, and other infrastructure. These photographs are often shared on online forums and social media platforms dedicated to road enthusiasts.

Map Collecting

Many roadgeeks are avid map collectors, with interests ranging from historical maps to modern digital maps. They may collect maps from various regions, time periods, and types, such as road atlases, topographic maps, and city maps.

Online Communities

Roadgeeks often participate in online communities where they can share their interests, discuss topics related to roads, and collaborate on projects. These communities may include forums, social media groups, and wiki-based websites.

Notable Roadgeek Activities

• Road meetups: Gatherings where roadgeeks meet in person to explore and discuss roads and highways.
• Road trips: Organized trips to visit and document specific roads, highways, and interchanges.
• Sign spotting: The activity of finding and photographing unique or interesting road signs.

Related Terms

• Autophile: A person who loves cars and driving.
• Urban exploration: The exploration of man-made structures, often abandoned ruins or hidden components of the man-made environment.

See Also

• Highway system
• Road transport
• Traffic engineering
• Wayfinding