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Old 09-17-2009, 09:29 AM   #41
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I've spoken to a Coquihalla engineer. The design speed was 150 km/h. 130 km/h would be very reasonable. I've driven extensively on European highways where 130 is a standard freeway speed limit and it flows very safely.

That being said I'm getting older and gas isn't likelyto get any cheaper. I typically drive speed limit in the right lane and enjoy my ride with some music. A steady 130, or more, would be murder on gas mileage.
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