Of 22 fatal crashes in Washtenaw County in 2012, six of those fatalities were bikes and pedestrians. Some say our speed limits are too fast, while others say they are too low. In this month's installment of WEMU's "The Green Room", Reporter Barbara Lucas explores the controversies regarding speed limits.
Links to learn more about what you can do regarding this topic:
Chris Hewitt’s “Safety on Seventh St.” Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SOS.SafetyonSeventhSt/
Washtenaw Biking and Walking Coalition: http://www.wbwc.org
National Motorists Association: http://www.motorists.org/chapters/michigan-issues
Speed limit study performed by Martin Parker and Associates: http://www.motorists.org/speed-limits/effects-raising-lowering.pdf
Car speed, fuel economy, and pedestrian-bicycle safety resources: http://www.ewashtenaw.org/government/departments/environmental_health/recycling_home_toxics/green_media/motor-smart/car-speed-resources
Contact your state Representative: http://www.house.mi.gov/mhrpublic/
Contact your state Senator: http://www.senate.michigan.gov/fysbyaddress.html
