Archive for ‘Speed Limit’

Washington Area Bicyclist Association Opposes Speed Limits on Capital Crescent Trail

by Lewis Derkins
July 14th, 2008, 7:14 pm


The Washington Area Bicyclist Association has called for pro-bike supporters to come out to a public meeting being held tonight to debate the implementation of safety restrictions on the Capital Crescent Trail. The Trail is a popular bicycle and pedestrian ... more

Posted in Bicycles, Laws, Politics, Speed Limit, Traffic Accidents | 7 Comments »

John Warner Fan of Repeating History, Knee-Jerk Reactions

by Alvin MacIntosh
July 7th, 2008, 9:07 pm


As America took a break from the hard work that makes it the largest, most successful economy in human history in order to celebrate the 232nd anniversary of the declaration of its independence, the senior senator from Virginia, John Warner, ... more

Posted in Congress, Gas Prices, Highways, Politics, Speed Limit | No Comments »

Jennifer Granholm to Boost Sammy Hagar iTunes Sales

by Alvin MacIntosh
July 3rd, 2008, 11:10 am


Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm recommends lower speed limits on Michigan's highways in order to "reduce costs in an era of high fuel prices", according to the Detroit Free Press. Does this sound familiar? In 1974, Congress passed the Emergency Highway Energy Conservation ... more

Posted in Gas Prices, Oil, Politics, Speed Limit | 14 Comments »