Could New York Highways Finally Hit 70 MPH?
You know how we all complain that cruising down the New York State Thruway at 65 feels like crawling behind someone barely doing 60?
Well, lawmakers in Albany are now talking about finally giving that long-stuck speed limit an upgrade.
What the Bill Proposes
A bill — New York Senate Bill S1500 — has been introduced by Senators Thomas O’Mara and Bill Weber.
It would change existing vehicle and traffic laws so the state can legally set the top posted highway speed at 70 mph on select roads that meet safety criteria laid out by the Department of Transportation and the NYS Thruway Authority.
Not Everywhere, Just Certain Highways
Before you go flooring it everywhere, this isn’t a blanket change for all roads…