This is about lowering our speed limits when oil reaches a certain price per gallon. We really should drive at 55 when gas hits 6-bucks. The difference between driving 85 and 55 represents a tremendous savings of gas. Cutting speeds from 70 to 65 will save about a penny a mile. To 55 will save more. Cutting from 85 will save a whole great big chunk of change on your gas bill. I recently read that driving 55 instead of 75 can save 20% or more on your mileage. But then we read a lot of things. Maybe someone would test this out and report on your mileages...? Years ago, when we had our first energy crisis in the 70's, there was legislation passed to mandate a 55 MPH speed limit. Perhaps you remember it? Back then President Carter tried to sell conservation and initiated the CAFE standards for cars. As well as putting solar panels on the White House. (Reagan threw them all out) I do NOT favor passing laws requiring a 55 MPH speed limit. Here in Nevada we have often looong distances to travel. And our government mandates way too many things. I will however sponsor or cosponsor legislation to fund research on these mileage savings, and to fund a public education effort to educate us all. Perhaps just a little bit of seed money on this issue can convince many citizens to slow down and save gas.

So, until we can rebuild our railroad system into something truly efficient that we can all use -- to transport goods, materials, and people -- and that covers the whole state, just try to leave a little earlier, drive 55, and save on your next fill-up.