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Texas says: "Step on the gas pedal!'

GasBuddy Blog -- Just about any place where people travel in cars the government tells us to slow down, drive safely and you'll conserve gasoline too. But that's not the deal in Texas.

The Lone Star State says "Step on it!" ...And that's not necessarily a bad thing.

Two Central Texas highways will see speed limit increases after the Texas Transportation Commission approved 80 mph designations for 54 miles of roadway in the Austin area. The increased speed limits were approved for segments of SH 130 from Georgetown to Mustang Ridge and SH 45SE from Mustang Ridge to I-35 in Travis County.

The 82nd Texas legislature passed and Texas Governor Rick Perry signed HB 1201 which allows the Texas Dept. of Transportation (TxDOT) to establish...

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Submitted Apr 25, 2012 By: PD

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MRHONEST Champion Author Illinois Posts:2,212 Points:1,673,330 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Apr 26, 2012 11:30:08 AM Ignore MRHONEST Report Abuse Sweet!
hibsaw Champion Author Mississippi Posts:8,017 Points:1,676,990 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Apr 26, 2012 11:29:30 AM Ignore hibsaw Report Abuse Finally, common sense rules.
DutchTreatMI Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:3,290 Points:747,240 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Apr 26, 2012 11:28:53 AM Ignore DutchTreatMI Report Abuse Faster doesn't mean it's better; speed still kills.
91Hilux Champion Author New Haven Posts:2,142 Points:676,720 Joined:Aug 2007	Message Posted: Apr 26, 2012 11:27:55 AM Ignore 91Hilux Report Abuse I have the strangest feeling of deja vu....
NanookAK Champion Author Anchorage Posts:7,223 Points:1,436,040 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Apr 26, 2012 11:27:16 AM Ignore NanookAK Report Abuse They must have an overpopulation problem down there.
NoStrings Champion Author Ventura Posts:1,387 Points:271,280 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Apr 26, 2012 11:26:52 AM Ignore NoStrings Report Abuse any maintained speed is good
panda317 Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:2,229 Points:681,675 Joined:Aug 2002	Message Posted: Apr 26, 2012 11:24:57 AM Ignore panda317 Report Abuse ok
sydb7 Champion Author Atlanta Posts:3,537 Points:1,916,505 Joined:Mar 2003	Message Posted: Apr 26, 2012 11:22:42 AM Ignore sydb7 Report Abuse Yeeha!
flatrock14 Champion Author Michigan Posts:2,625 Points:771,805 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Apr 26, 2012 11:22:21 AM Ignore flatrock14 Report Abuse pedal to the metal
Michaels2011 Champion Author Florida Posts:2,141 Points:106,005 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Apr 26, 2012 11:20:53 AM Ignore Michaels2011 Report Abuse good for tx
Bhmf4 Champion Author Alabama Posts:2,014 Points:1,229,820 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Apr 26, 2012 11:18:52 AM Ignore Bhmf4 Report Abuse Hammer down. Good move Texas!
bikerchicklette Champion Author Washington Posts:5,889 Points:1,296,120 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Apr 26, 2012 11:17:56 AM Ignore bikerchicklette Report Abuse interesting
kelly1016 Champion Author Victoria Posts:1,953 Points:352,940 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Apr 26, 2012 11:17:30 AM Ignore kelly1016 Report Abuse Newer vehicles have better stearing, tires and breaking systems and are much safer to operate at high sppeds that cars used to be when the speed limits were set. Speed limits should rise where it is safe to do so.
LoadToad Champion Author San Diego Posts:1,364 Points:1,298,045 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Apr 26, 2012 11:16:15 AM Ignore LoadToad Report Abuse Even at 80 mph it still takes 2 days to cross the state from Ft Bliss/El Paso to the LA state line and Barksdale AFB.
panj Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:13,104 Points:1,106,825 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Apr 26, 2012 11:15:30 AM Ignore panj Report Abuse hmm, a lot of tires are only speed rated to 80mph, i guess they're trying to get rid of some excess population, or at least those with cheaper tires.
WVUtailgater Champion Author Cleveland Posts:8,411 Points:1,693,710 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Apr 26, 2012 11:15:28 AM Ignore WVUtailgater Report Abuse i am ready to go back to unlimited where it makes sense. See montana
tomok Champion Author Portland Posts:32,906 Points:2,341,510 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Apr 26, 2012 11:14:44 AM Ignore tomok Report Abuse Many western states have wide open spaces with roads that go on and on and on. Increase the speed limit where higher speeds will not cause a problem with other vehicles, the road is designed for high speeds or the nearby population is Not a risk. Make sure the driver has full control of the vehicle and their 'undivided attention' otherwise things can go wrong very quickly. Whatever the size or shape of the vehicle, Produce and ‘Drive’ vehicles with high MPG, are very reliable, have a ‘reasonable’ cost and a good ‘value’ for the money. Consider using other forms of less expensive transportation to lower your cost, if possible! The price of fuel at the pump is too high! 12/22/2012!
IMLURCH Champion Author Minnesota Posts:2,159 Points:1,098,205 Joined:Mar 2009	Message Posted: Apr 26, 2012 11:14:42 AM Ignore IMLURCH Report Abuse Faster does not mean better!
jimmy544 Champion Author Boston Posts:4,062 Points:648,880 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Apr 26, 2012 11:14:08 AM Ignore jimmy544 Report Abuse Having driven across Texas at least 4 times in the last 15 years I can attest how big it is! One 1-10 in West Texas 80 mph may not be excessive except for fuel consumption. Have you ever been passed by a an oversized pickup truck pulling a horse trailer on I-10 while your speedometer was in the neighborhood of 85?? What kind of mileage was he getting? Wonder how long it would take him to stop?? The mind boggles at these kinds of thoughts.
hallows Champion Author St. Louis Posts:4,673 Points:2,799,645 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Apr 26, 2012 11:13:56 AM Ignore hallows Report Abuse Do we really need to go 80 miles?
kuma2000 Champion Author Honolulu Posts:3,198 Points:669,175 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Apr 26, 2012 11:13:30 AM Ignore kuma2000 Report Abuse proof is in the pudding.
ycs308 Rookie Author Detroit Posts:20 Points:91,350 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Apr 26, 2012 11:13:18 AM Ignore ycs308 Report Abuse It's about time...
INDY51 Champion Author North Carolina Posts:4,910 Points:961,480 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Apr 26, 2012 11:13:16 AM Ignore INDY51 Report Abuse TEXAS IS THE LARGEST AND THE MOST STUPID
dsw56 Champion Author Kentucky Posts:1,374 Points:562,290 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Apr 26, 2012 11:12:58 AM Ignore dsw56 Report Abuse Happy for them.
TustinDad Champion Author Orange County Posts:4,271 Points:906,740 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Apr 26, 2012 11:12:22 AM Ignore TustinDad Report Abuse PithyOpiner wrote: "We have vast spaces here in California where the freeway goes in a straight line for miles and could withstand 80 MPH or even 90 MPH. Everybody is doing those speeds and more, anyway. Why not make it legal?" They are doing those speeds on the 405 through Orange County. You don't need to get out in the desert to see that.
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clpassenubye Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:3,359 Points:749,880 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Apr 26, 2012 11:08:46 AM Ignore clpassenubye Report Abuse good
Gropitou Veteran Author Montreal Posts:402 Points:1,750,640 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Apr 26, 2012 11:08:44 AM Ignore Gropitou Report Abuse Speed limits should take into account traffic, road conditions and any pedestrian/residential issues. In wide open areas let it rip, go Texas.
wang91554 Champion Author San Jose Posts:3,145 Points:1,196,830 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Apr 26, 2012 11:08:36 AM Ignore wang91554 Report Abuse save a life, move out of tx
sramroop Champion Author Birmingham Posts:3,292 Points:734,880 Joined:Jul 2010	Message Posted: Apr 26, 2012 11:06:13 AM Ignore sramroop Report Abuse Hope it works for them
nehemiah Champion Author Portland Posts:4,741 Points:926,615 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Apr 26, 2012 11:06:06 AM Ignore nehemiah Report Abuse not a good idea
RokT Sophomore Author Columbus Posts:139 Points:106,255 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Apr 26, 2012 11:06:01 AM Ignore RokT Report Abuse Nice...
flydudemi All-Star Author Detroit Posts:574 Points:571,120 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Apr 26, 2012 11:05:23 AM Ignore flydudemi Report Abuse yexas....Ok
bicycler Champion Author Ontario Posts:14,815 Points:2,598,445 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Apr 26, 2012 11:04:25 AM Ignore bicycler Report Abuse Build cars that save gas, drive less, drive slowly, these seem to be the bane of the Texa agenda. If this recommendent goes through it flies in the wind of what the rest of societies hard work for the last years! It will mean that I will never drive in that styat as I was planning. I have seen what an accident did in Germany!
WebGabe Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:2,344 Points:491,645 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Apr 26, 2012 11:04:11 AM Ignore WebGabe Report Abuse Nice.
Stoney81 Sophomore Author Iowa Posts:202 Points:251,445 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Apr 26, 2012 11:02:41 AM Ignore Stoney81 Report Abuse That's what I was thinking NorthGlennBill
tsgasprc Champion Author Colorado Posts:1,312 Points:359,840 Joined:Jun 2010	Message Posted: Apr 26, 2012 11:02:34 AM Ignore tsgasprc Report Abuse Not real safe but some areas are long and flat and level. People might fall asleep whether it's 65, 75 or 85. Most police won't pull them over for speeds up to 94 so, that could be really unsafe.
Chitowner Champion Author Omaha Posts:4,253 Points:1,128,965 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Apr 26, 2012 11:02:11 AM Ignore Chitowner Report Abuse Same story????
NorthglennBill Champion Author Denver Posts:7,417 Points:1,468,620 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Apr 26, 2012 11:01:42 AM Ignore NorthglennBill Report Abuse Texas - headquarters for some of the largest oil companies. Coincidence?
mickealo Champion Author Spokane Posts:6,137 Points:2,139,460 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Apr 26, 2012 10:59:17 AM Ignore mickealo Report Abuse ok but remember speed kills and don't forget tickets can be expensive not just to pay them but higher insurance costs
chvytruk All-Star Author Kentucky Posts:770 Points:377,440 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Apr 26, 2012 10:58:06 AM Ignore chvytruk Report Abuse It's a way to cut medical costs -funerals are cheaper than injuries.
19sheldon43 Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:3,979 Points:843,010 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Apr 26, 2012 10:55:26 AM Ignore 19sheldon43 Report Abuse Its actually a $$ pedal
2granny Champion Author Michigan Posts:9,550 Points:1,461,280 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Apr 26, 2012 10:50:35 AM Ignore 2granny Report Abuse WOW, I would not want to be in an accident there.
hauler43 Champion Author Oakland Posts:8,158 Points:2,597,750 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: Apr 26, 2012 10:50:33 AM Ignore hauler43 Report Abuse Great news for the oil companies
dlr17 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:7,892 Points:1,447,575 Joined:Aug 2003	Message Posted: Apr 26, 2012 10:50:14 AM Ignore dlr17 Report Abuse At these speeds there will be more traffic deaths and more Darwin award candidates. That's okay. There are too many people in this country and this world anyway.
peanutsMN Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:1,672 Points:382,215 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Apr 26, 2012 10:48:48 AM Ignore peanutsMN Report Abuse OK
spedygonzales All-Star Author Toronto Posts:923 Points:461,695 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Apr 26, 2012 10:47:56 AM Ignore spedygonzales Report Abuse ok
Digger52 Champion Author Chicago Posts:2,382 Points:843,960 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Apr 26, 2012 10:47:45 AM Ignore Digger52 Report Abuse How many more people will get wiped out???
TallSteve Champion Author Dayton Posts:5,163 Points:1,057,350 Joined:Nov 2006	Message Posted: Apr 26, 2012 10:47:18 AM Ignore TallSteve Report Abuse "When they raise the limit to 80 mph, people will be driving 90 to 95 mph." That's up to local law enforcement. What threshhold over the speed limit will they allow above the speed limit before issuing speeding tickets?
sciotosix Champion Author Dayton Posts:2,724 Points:661,150 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Apr 26, 2012 10:45:05 AM Ignore sciotosix Report Abuse It's always bigger in Texas.
nobodyMO Champion Author Kansas City Posts:2,251 Points:554,305 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Apr 26, 2012 10:43:04 AM Ignore nobodyMO Report Abuse I get better mileage at higher speeds.