It looks like state lawmakers have reached a compromise to increase speed limits on many Michigan roadways. A state House panel plans to vote on the plan Tuesday.
The legislation would increase speed limits on some highways to as high as 75 miles-per-hour. Lawmakers were considering going as high as 80 miles-per-hour. But that plan stalled – in part due to safety concerns.
Republican state Representative Peter Pettalia chairs the House Transportation Committee.
“We have determined that 75 would be more palatable for people to accept.”
The bipartisan bills would set speed limits based on studies that show how fast most drivers already travel.
Pettalia hopes higher speed limits will be in place in time for summer tourism season this year.