In a recent article in The Detroit News, there was an interesting real-life example of how speed limits that are set too low can lead to an increase in dangerous, aggressive driving: [Michigan State Police First Lt. Thad] Peterson said major contributors to aggressive driving include: speed limits that are too low for the road; […]
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Speed Limits: Slower Does Not Mean Safer
As we’ve noted many times in the past, speed limits are the most safe when they are set using the 85th percentile speed. Numerous studies have shown that the 85th percentile is the safest possible level at which to set a speed limit, but the excerpt below (from a booklet released by the Michigan State […]
What Should Cities Do If 90% Of Drivers Exceed The Speed Limit?
According to an article on Chattanoogan.com, a recent traffic study performed on Signal Mountain, Tennessee’s roads showed that more than 90% of drivers exceeded the posted speed limit. Can you guess what the city’s response was to this fact? If you guessed “let’s install speed cameras and ticket everybody,” then you’re absolutely right: Signal Mountain […]
Report Gets Frosty Reception From Transportation Community
A recent article in the Innovation Briefs newsletter analyzed a recent report entitled “Moving Cooler”. The report made the claim that the United States could reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by up to 47 percent by the year 2050 just by making some changes to the transportation system. The report was not well-received by the […]
Nearly 80% Of Drivers Oppose 55 MPH National Speed Limit
According a recent US News & World Report poll, there is strong opposition to any law that would mandate a 55 MPH national speed limit. Fuel savings is the main argument used by the supporters of a return to a national speed limit, but it’s an argument that clearly isn’t convincing very many people. NMA […]
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