In message , Bob Martin
writes
Although there are some exits from Interstates that do indeed
fit the "truck stop" model, in many cases the signage will simply be to the
nearest local branch of Cracker Barrel or Arby's for food, or to the nearest
Exxon or Texaco for gasoline.

Yes, and it depends a lot on whether the freeway is through a city, or
in the country. But as most freeways seem to be 95% in the countryside,
the truckstop model is very prevalent.

As to locals not wanting such things - well, there will be a distinctly
different view, I suspect, from the type of businesses who could increase
their volumes this way, and other elements of the community (trying hard to
avoid the emotive term "NIMBYs").

Yes, what use is a bit of green belt next to a motorway, anyway? It's
already been spoilt...
--
Roland Perry