Hwy 130 speed limit drop

[rainshadow]

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Originally posted by robguz

Why not lower the speed limit to 5MPH?

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This is a great idea!
My bicycle commute would be so much nicer without some boneheaded tailgater thinking they need to rev past 30 cars in the right lane to save themselves 17 seconds or less in their entire drive. (Clue up, tailgaters.)

It's no secret that 'idiots driving 130' is the norm around here. Hats off to Ruderman for at least taking one step, making an attempt.

Is he really anti-science? Please supply some evidence of that, robguz. I'm interested to read it.

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Originally posted by Bullwinkle

the factors seem to be reaction time and the distance between cars -slower speeds mean more tail gating and bunching

the 3 mile or even a 1/4 restriction - is like putting a six inch long piece of pvc - inline with a two inch water main

it will slow flow all the way back to the tank....

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So perhaps you think an increase in the speed limit will solve whatever the perceived problem is??? Is that correct?

-- rainshadow