Re: Why speed limits in Texas are rising

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From: Al Carnley
Date: Fri, 19 Apr 1996 00:00

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In article <3175D253.503C@bga.com>, Jim Herring <mustang@bga.com> wrote:

> clink dedicated line wrote:
> > 
> > I think Austin's traffic is the worst in Texas because of the poorly
> > designed freeways and constructions that go on forever. Merging into
> > I-35 from 38-1/2 st. is not just driving, it's like taking a chance
> > of not being hit. (The ramps are so short, and there are essentially
> > no buffer zone).
> > 
> > Just my 2 cents.
> > 
> > Fred
> 
> I wish all the on ramps on the lower level of I-35 could be closed. 
> They're too short, causing merging traffic to stop and traffic in the 
> right hand lane to slow down. Ever notice that most people shift to the 
> left lane when entering the lower level?
> 
> Drivers in Austin are crazy. Some my pet peaves are:
> 
>         Slow traffic in the center lane.
>         
>         Small cars thinking they can fit in the space between me and
>         the car in front.

Maybe you should leave more space between you and the car in front of you.

-- 
Al Carnley
Austin, Texas

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From: acarnley@origin.ea.com (Al Carnley)
Subject: Re: Why speed limits in Texas are rising
Date: 1996/04/19
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