Posted on 01/07/2014 12:09:38 PM PST by Ouderkirk
Despite 65MPH being popular among many motorists and the trucking industry, the proposal to lower speed limits along major highways in NY may move in the legislature because of ardent support from Gov. Andrew Cuomo and key members of the State Senate.
Good for Cuomo!
I say New York should reduce all speed limits to 25 mph on all highways and 10 mph on all other roads!
You see, the nanny state MUST protect people from themselves and only government can do this, and should do this, in New York only.
(The last person to leave New York please turn off the lights. Thank you.)
This is why engineers and planners have little (if any) respect for public officials. Cuomo probably got very little support in the Delaware River valley, the western Catskills, and the Southern Tier counties anyway.
The privately funded toll road in Denver (e-470) has a speed limit of 70. Interstate in Colorado outside metro areas is 75. Inside the metro area is 55-65 depending where. I cant believe idiots are talking about going slower again.....
I’m the only idiot in York-Harrisburg, PA, who does ~65mph; everyone else does 80-85-90mph on I83/Turnpike etc. I have tiretracks on my Jeep’s backside from speeders.
Who comes up with these stupid ideas?
True.
And Nixon actually wanted it to be 50 mph for passenger vehicles and 55 mph for trucks.
PS - As part of efforts to bring about better compliance with the ridiculous 55 mph speed limit, Jimmy Carter DID bring us the 85 mph speedometer.
Even Broadway?
As long as you stay to the right, I’ve got no beef with you.
I do; just wish there was another lane besides the shoulder, as some drivers’ vehicles are sucking my tailpipe instead of simply passing.
I used to take my Dad’s new Chevy out on the interstate, and would take my foot off the gas pedal at 83mph, I was too scared the needle might get stuck when it hit 85, I’d a been in BIG trouble ;)
Of course it does not matter that Statistics showed Raising the speed limit on interstates actually reduced fatalities.
People lose concentration at slower speed. Also traffic is more jammed up causing even more fuel use due to slowing and accelerating.
Just when I thought I couldn’t HATE that slimy bastard any more than I do.
“If you can’t frack for oil and gas in New York, then you’ll have to drive 35 mph and limit your thermostats to 60°F in winter until you elect a sane government. “
Those of us affected by these stupid laws CAN’T elect a sane government. The government is selected by the New York City area. Those of us upstate have no say. And WE are the only ones affected by the ban on gas drilling and proposed lower speed limits.
the governor is seeking to reduce productivity
his already bad businesses will be further beat about the head with a productivity loss stick.
The cost of a speed reduction can not be calculated........ immense it is
The cost to Europia to the north and east of New York will be immense. All freight costs will shoot up to those destiations.
My daughter goes to school in upstate NY. I hate driving there now. This will make it worse. Thank God she will be a senior.
People should just take their helicopters to wherever they need to go.
What? You don’t have one?
I bet these douchebags do.
So THAT'S what those 'Drive Friendly' signs in Texas mean!
yea but we wave as we pass your slow a$$!
I don’t see it. No one’s screaming for lower speed limits (not safety experts, not police, not the sheriffs, not the press). There’s no political benefit, and all political costs. I’m not aware of any State going above 55 and then back to 55.
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