A law was passed in mid-year 1997, raising the speed limit on rural interstate highways to 70 MPH. Therefore, 1996 and 1998 were compared. Dependent variables were fatality count, and injury severity. Factors controlled were road type, speed limit, vehicle type, time of day, weather, driver age and gender and VMT by roadway type and month, and 1998.


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    Title :

    Analysis of the Impact of Increased Speed Limits on Interstates and Highways in Louisiana


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    Publication date :

    2001


    Size :

    42 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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