Faster is not always better: why the case for higher speed limits is fatally flawed
theconversation.com
Higher speed limits are coming. But the case against them isn’t based on road safety alone – claims of increased economic efficiency are not supported by the evidence, either.
  • Cryophilia@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    21 hours ago

    Yeah it’s crap. Summary of arguments:

    • raising speed limits on highways won’t relieve congestion: 1) yes it will, and 2) that’s not the point anyway

    • Higher speeds cause more crashes: fair point

    • Higher speeds burn more fuel: no shit

    • Think of the children!: not even worth addressing