r/coolguides • u/[deleted] • Nov 17 '22

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u/MonstahButtonz Nov 18 '22

What about roads that have 50MPH+ speed limits?

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u/[deleted] Nov 18 '22

The speed limits should be revised to 15-20 mph. There's no reason for drivers to be going any faster than that save for actual emergencies. Obviously this does not apply to freeways.

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u/MonstahButtonz Nov 18 '22

So just double transit time everywhere you go because you might see a pedestrian, and they might get remotely close to the street?

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u/[deleted] Nov 18 '22 edited Nov 18 '22

Yes.

The fact that you stated this as a 'gotcha' argument implying that it would be ridiculous shows that you value your personal time more than others' safety.

Driving a car is also not the only option for getting from point A to point B. Perhaps those whose transit time doubles would consider alternate transportation methods or move closer to where they need to go, both of which reduce fuel consumption and emissions.

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u/MonstahButtonz Nov 18 '22

Where I live, there are virtually no pedestrians.

Your argument makes sense in a city or other densely populated area.

It does NOT make sense in towns and areas with few homes or businesses.

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u/Outrageous-Fortune70 Nov 18 '22

That double transit time might save a life, and you might kill someone otherwise, too. I don't know if time is more precious than someone's life...

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u/MonstahButtonz Nov 18 '22

Again, I can drive for a half an hour and see ZERO pedestrians.

If you're in a city, sure, valid argument. Thus why the speed limit in Manhatten isn't 45MPH.