Texas Speeds Things Up

[mrjarrell]

No, not their death row machine, the speed limits on their highways. For once they've actually done something cool in Texas. They've upped the speed limit to 85 on those ungodly long highways that go across the state. It won't take effect immediately, but it's a start. Kudos to them!

Texas Ups Speed Limit To 85 MPH - The Consumerist

 

[Kirk Freeman]

The sun is riz;
the sun is set;
and we ain't out of Texas yet.

 

[eatsnopaste]

If you've ever driven through west Texas out to El Paso...85 isn't fast enough!

 

[Lancem]

10 was set at 85 when I was out there this spring in west Texas, and no it didn't seem fast enough

 

[JetGirl]

The sun is riz;
the sun is set;
and we ain't out of Texas yet.

I use to have a car like that!
(buh dum DUM *tissshh*)

 

[steveh_131]

This is great. Glad Texas is getting something right. Wish we could follow their lead here in Indiana.

 

[Phil502]

Oh my, all the gas wasted at those incredible speeds, what's a tree hugger to do?

 

[G_Stines]

Oh my, all the gas wasted at those incredible speeds, what's a tree hugger to do?

Texas has the least restrictive EPA regulations than every other state when it comes to emissions. The US has three power grids, East, West, and Texas. . Because they produce so much of our energy producing resources, they can pretty much do whatever they want.... Like fly their flag above the US flag if they want... that and its in their treaty with the US.

 

[Phil502]

Texas has the least restrictive EPA regulations than every other state when it comes to emissions. The US has three power grids, East, West, and Texas. . Because they produce so much of our energy producing resources, they can pretty much do whatever they want.... Like fly their flag above the US flag if they want... that and its in their treaty with the US.

Do they make the tree huggers, hug the cactus out there?

 

[sharkey]

Oh my, all the gas wasted at those incredible speeds, what's a tree hugger to do?

Buy a couple of jets, build a few mansions and use more energy than the whole of Nashville to keep your pool nicely heated all winter!

 

[ZombieApocolypse]

Oh my, all the gas wasted at those incredible speeds, what's a tree hugger to do?

I've heard (but not verified) that cars get optimum gas milage or gas milage to distance travelled around 70 miles per hour (of course car type may vary this). Reguardless, i find it impossible to drive 55 (speed limit here on I95) with open roads ahead of me.