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Is it Time to Drive 55?

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Published 2010-01-06 09:01:49

Image credit: Good In 1901, Good writes, the state of Connecticut enacted the country's first speed limit regulation: 12 miles per hour on the highway. The motivation, no doubt, was a concern for safety. Today, however, speed limits are as much about efficiency and fuel economy as they are about preventing accidents. The question is: Should we take a lesson from planners in the 1970's who enacted a 55 mph speed limit to reduce petroleum consumption?... Read the full story on TreeHugger

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