I just came across this interesting piece of news about states reconsidering how they set speed limits. Currently, many places use something called the '85th percentile rule' - basically setting limits based on how fast most people actually drive. But there's growing concern about this approach, especially in areas with lots of pedestrians and community activities. There's this case where a woman named Rose Hammond spent years trying to lower speeds near her assisted living community, which also has schools and a park nearby.
This could really change how we all drive and how safe our roads are. If states move away from the current system, we might see more speed limits based on factors like pedestrian safety, local activities, and road conditions rather than just how fast people tend to drive. As someone who drives through both residential and highway areas daily, I'm wondering how this might affect our commutes and community safety. What are your thoughts on this?
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