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 05-19-2010, 11:37 Post: 170914
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I saw a discussion where someone was advocating a return to the 55 MPH national speed limit to save fuel. Saying that going 55 versus 65 to 75 saves 20% on fuel.

Even if that were accurate, here in NJ with a 55mph limit the roads could not handle the volume, and instead the interstates would become parking lots, consuming vastly more fuel.

I remember the 55mph era, it was great for speeding tickets thats about it!






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You know I forgot that we had 21 years of the 55 mph speed limit (1974 to 1995)!

"As gasoline prices surged after the Arab oil embargo of October 1973, Mr. Brinegar used his oil industry expertise to help the Nixon administration develop policies on gasoline refining and marketing. He also led the way in formulating legislation for the nationwide 55-mile-an-hour speed limit, which President Nixon signed into law on Jan. 2, 1974. A 1995 law ended the federal speed limit, giving states the authority to regulate speed limits. nytimes Brinegar passed away this week at age of 82"






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Hey Mark!

Now that you mention it I used to marvel at how politicians visting Manhattan would be wisked through in motorcades with officers blocking all the side streets to create an midtown expressway where there was none.

Obviously security was one of the main concerns, but it certainly puts our leaders out of touch with everyday commutation issues.






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