The number of signs that need to be change could be dramatically reduced if the US were to introduce a UK-style "National Speed Limit" sign. See diagram 671 at http://www.abd.org.uk/speed_limit_signs.htm.
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Scott Hudnall Sent: 04 July 2008 18:31 To: U.S. Metric Association Subject: [USMA:41322] US considering changing speed limits again I just saw an article on CNN today that an influential Senator wants to lower US speed limits again to conserve fuel. If this passes we will need to change a lot of highway signs. As long as we're changing the signs, why not just set it at 90 km/h or 100 km/h? Does the USMA have any contact with Senator Warner or within the Energy Department? Can the Energy Department influence Transportation Department policy? The article is posted at http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/07/03/warner.speed.limit.ap/index.html -- Scott Hudnall
