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Matthew T. Russotto wrote:
> 
> In article <3535D0B0.1AE0@nospam.com>,
> Jerry Spencer  <spencer@nospam.com> wrote:
> }(TRENTON) - The speed limit on 475 miles of New Jersey's highways
> }will be raised to 65 miles per hour on May 19. The longest stretch of
> }road with an increased speed limit is the 96 miles along the New Jersey
> }Turnpike between Interchange 1 in Salem County and Interchange 13 in
> }Union County. The shortest is a five-mile run on the Turnpike extension
> }from Florence Township to Mansfield Township. Other roadways with the
> }upped speed limit include parts of the Garden State Parkway, the
> }Atlantic City Expressway, Route 18, Route 55, and Interstates 78, 80,
> }195, 287 and 295.
> }--------------------
> }
> }Well, now we can travel quicker and faster to New York, without fear of
> }getting tickets! It's about time!
> 
> How does raising the speed limit from 55mph to 65mph change the travel
> time on roads which, barring congestion and accidents, move at 75mph
> or more?  Particularly the Turnpike...
> 
> --
> Matthew T. Russotto                                russotto@pond.com
> "Extremism in defense of liberty is no vice, and moderation in pursuit
> of justice is no virtue."


Gee, when you're talking about roads free from congestion and accidents,
that means what, about six miles in the entire state?  Sorry.  I had to
say that.

JJJ


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