Update to Issues Report for Interstate Speed Changes
Author/Presenter: Monsere, Christopher; Kothuri, Sirisha; Razmpa, AliAbstract:
Currently, the Oregon Department of Transportation is investigating the potential for increasing the truck speed limit from 55 to 60 mph in segments where the current speed limit is 65 for cars/light vehicles and 55 mph for trucks. This report summarizes the literature on the operational and safety impacts of raising speed limits, the effect of uniform versus differential speed limit policies, and truck equipment and work zone policies.
Publisher: Portland State University
Publication Date: 2017
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Publication Types: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
Topics: Commercial Vehicles; Speed Limits; Trucking Safety; Work Zone Safety
Publication Date: 2017
Full Text URL: Link to URL
Publication Types: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
Topics: Commercial Vehicles; Speed Limits; Trucking Safety; Work Zone Safety