speed

Despite scaremongering about an increase in the speed limit to 70mph in  the spring of 2011 the Ohio Turnpike remained one of the safest roads in the region and fatalities for the year at six continued a downward trend. The fatality number hasn't been this low in any year since the Turnpike opened.

In the Denver Colorado area the E-470 Public Highway Authority are raising their posted maximum speeds to 75mph from the present 70mph (to 121km/hr from 113km/hr) taking the posted number somewhat closer to actual traffic speeds. On about two-thirds of the highway 85% of the traffic is at present traveling at 78mph, 126km/hr or less (orange on maps).

A 70mph maximum speed limit  went into effect today on the Ohio Turnpike, replacing a 65mph limit. The decision made by the Turnpike Commission last December is aimed at allowing faster travel, attracting traffic off parallel rural surface roads like OH2 and US20, improving safety, and boosting toll revenues.

Kansas Turnpike president /CEO Michael L Johnston says "No way" to the proposal for toll rates to be graduated according to speed: "We're in the service business, not in law enforcement. End of story."

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Using transponders for speed enforcement