This isn't a big settlement as compared to other settlements happening across the USA, but it's very good that UPMC is being held accountable (to some degree) like the rest of them. It's important to note that this is a nationwide healthcare issue, not just UPMC... Don't pick doctors based on reputation only

Seconded

Sheetz makes a shit ton of money off of gas.

Final comment - Distribution, especially using the supply chain model that Sheetz uses, is a bitch in cities...

Also, note that the "old Sheetz" locations that were in the city were purchased through acquisition, not opened as brand new Sheetz locations. Most of these small format locations have been phased out over time because they lack the revenue generation of big stores and can't support the brand/image that Sheetz wants to be known for.

Because Sheetz prioritizes large footprint parcels of land that can fit their large footprint gasoline, convenience, and restaurant layouts. Not only that, but multiple access points on an intersection is also high priority. That stuff doesn't even factor in space for drivethru, car wash, etc. that are nice-to-haves.

Real estate that can support requirements like these is nearly impossible to find within city limits, particulary in the Northeast.

This is the right answer

Sorry to hear that ... couldn't agree more

You're being pedantic, so I'll join you. IMO, technically it's two merge points simultaneously happening at the same time along with a third merge point from the right due to the on-ramp from Delafield.

The one merge point in question now has a long line.

The problem isn't the merge point and it isn't people using both lanes until that merge point exists... the problem is people driving poorly, putting themselves into a situation where they can no longer merge, and then stopping the other lane.

If you are even a below-average driver, there is no issue.

Tell me you're a trump voter without saying you're a trump voter

That's ... If we're being picky

This doesn't mean that the concept of using both lanes until the merge point is bad... it means that some people are really fucking bad at driving and don't know how to merge effectively / appropriately.

Nope... nor do I miss the one at the 40th St. bridge. I also don't miss having to navigate through the traffic lights on the north side to get from 28 to the Ft. Duq / Ft. Pitt bridges. The Highland Park bridge construction sucks, but that's ALSO going to be 500% better when it's finished. The short-term sunk cost is worth the long-term benefit.

28 is SO MUCH BETTER than it was 15 years ago, even with the current construction debacle.

(edited for spelling)