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Gigachip · 04-07-2011, 11:57 AM

Unsure if this is old or w/e but I saw it on Facebook

Basically Texas plans on increasing certain HW strips to 85

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/tx/7511083.html

CamaroSkooter · 04-07-2011, 12:06 PM

Won't happen anytime soon. TxDOT takes forever with those traffic studies...

hot_rod · 04-07-2011, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroSkooter

Won't happen anytime soon. TxDOT takes forever with those traffic studies...

Forever + some more!

TJ91 · 04-07-2011, 12:56 PM

Just saw it on autoblog. Its approved but just needs to go through DOT?
I hope it goes through, that would be pretty cool.
Wish we would do something similar for us over here

Gigachip · 04-07-2011, 01:23 PM

Ya it's pretty cool, although I'll possibly never drive on those selected roads, it sounds like something some people can look forward to.

CamaroSkooter · 04-07-2011, 01:36 PM

Basically, legislature just told TxDOT they can now evaluate roads to see if they can handle an 85mph speed limit. TxDOT will take a few decades to get back on that

Gigachip · 04-07-2011, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroSkooter

Basically, legislature just told TxDOT they can now evaluate roads to see if they can handle an 85mph speed limit. TxDOT will take a few decades to get back on that

Ah gotcha, I still don't know how things are done. So guess I won't hold my breath for this one.

hot_rod · 04-07-2011, 01:46 PM

^^^
Yep, in public they call it "referred to committee or _______ (pick your agency)", aka,also known as, "bill parking".

CamaroSkooter · 04-07-2011, 02:13 PM

Hehe, by the time they determine that I-10 in West Texas is capable of handling an 85mph design speed, cars will be designed to exceed that without breaking a sweat...kind of like how 60 and 70mph speed limits now are not a problem for any new car out there...

BigCarrot · 04-07-2011, 04:19 PM

So by the time I'm married and have 3 kids and a boring Sedan I can drive 85?

Awesome

CamaroSkooter · 04-07-2011, 04:41 PM

Basically. And that's even assuming the Senate approves the same bill in the next year

Tachyon · 04-09-2011, 05:37 PM

The Senate still has to approve the bill in this session. Texas is a biennial legislature, meeting only every two years. So if the Senate doesn't get it this session the next chance would be 2013. If it were re-introduced at all.

04-07-2011, 11:57 AM	#1
Gigachip Runs on Starbucks Drives: 2012 SVT Raptor Join Date: May 2010 Location: New Mexico Posts: 10,343 View My Garage	Speed Limit Inc. Unsure if this is old or w/e but I saw it on Facebook Basically Texas plans on increasing certain HW strips to 85 http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/tx/7511083.html __________________

04-07-2011, 12:06 PM	#2
CamaroSkooter Retarded One-Legged Owl Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 9,745	Won't happen anytime soon. TxDOT takes forever with those traffic studies... __________________ My VIN = 2G1FK1EJ9A9105017 Build Date: 04-23-2009 according to: http://www.compnine.com/vid.php

04-07-2011, 12:56 PM	#4
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,033	Just saw it on autoblog. Its approved but just needs to go through DOT? I hope it goes through, that would be pretty cool. Wish we would do something similar for us over here __________________ CAMARO Consult your doctor before taking Camaro Side effects include Sudden increase in Heart Rate, Insomnia and occasional hallucinations If you experience Permagrin exceeding 4 hours after taking Camaro, seek immediate Camaro5 Help CAMARO Bringing excitment back into the Garage

04-07-2011, 01:23 PM	#5
Gigachip Runs on Starbucks Drives: 2012 SVT Raptor Join Date: May 2010 Location: New Mexico Posts: 10,343 View My Garage	Ya it's pretty cool, although I'll possibly never drive on those selected roads, it sounds like something some people can look forward to. __________________

04-07-2011, 01:36 PM	#6
CamaroSkooter Retarded One-Legged Owl Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 9,745	Basically, legislature just told TxDOT they can now evaluate roads to see if they can handle an 85mph speed limit. TxDOT will take a few decades to get back on that __________________ My VIN = 2G1FK1EJ9A9105017 Build Date: 04-23-2009 according to: http://www.compnine.com/vid.php

04-07-2011, 01:46 PM	#8
hot_rod Drives: 2010 2SS RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1,222 View My Garage	^^^ Yep, in public they call it "referred to committee or _______ (pick your agency)", aka,also known as, "bill parking". __________________ "Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference." - Mark Twain "Never argue with an idiot, they drag you down to their level and beat you with experience" - Unknown

04-07-2011, 02:13 PM	#9
CamaroSkooter Retarded One-Legged Owl Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 9,745	Hehe, by the time they determine that I-10 in West Texas is capable of handling an 85mph design speed, cars will be designed to exceed that without breaking a sweat...kind of like how 60 and 70mph speed limits now are not a problem for any new car out there... __________________ My VIN = 2G1FK1EJ9A9105017 Build Date: 04-23-2009 according to: http://www.compnine.com/vid.php

04-07-2011, 04:19 PM	#10
BigCarrot xbox: this is tedious Drives: 2011 1SS M6 Camaro IOM Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 705 View My Garage	So by the time I'm married and have 3 kids and a boring Sedan I can drive 85? Awesome

04-07-2011, 04:41 PM	#11
CamaroSkooter Retarded One-Legged Owl Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 9,745	Basically. And that's even assuming the Senate approves the same bill in the next year __________________ My VIN = 2G1FK1EJ9A9105017 Build Date: 04-23-2009 according to: http://www.compnine.com/vid.php

04-09-2011, 05:37 PM	#12
Tachyon Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS - Hyper Blue Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: North Texas Posts: 69	The Senate still has to approve the bill in this session. Texas is a biennial legislature, meeting only every two years. So if the Senate doesn't get it this session the next chance would be 2013. If it were re-introduced at all. __________________ 2016 2SS M6 Hyper Blue - "TARDISS" 2011 2SS/RS A6 Black - "Tachyon" - Retired 2016 Also in the fleet: 2015 BMW K1600GTL - "Serenity" 2009 Piaggio MP3 - "Demoni" 2009 Kymco Xciting 500r - "MFS" 2003 Chevy Silverado 2500HD - "BiRT"

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