Hwy 130 speed limit drop

[robguz]

Community input in and of itself should not trump established DOT policies and procedures or existing data. DOT changes, in some cases increases speed limits all the time, presumably based on research. Not long ago after the speed measuring devices were put around Kaimu and the 130 to 137 intersections, they actually increased the limits. I'm guessing until this request was made their data didn't warrant a change. There is data to suggest this will increase accidents, and by definition it reduces traffic flow. There is no data to suggest otherwise.