Testing Pace Cars on Colorado Highways

[firedude 985]

Very interesting idea but only time will tell. Would this work in the tri-state?

Second test of pace cars on I-70 goes smoothly

SILVERTHORNE, Colo. (AP) — Colorado transportation officials say a second test of using pace cars to reduce congestion on Interstate 70 in the mountains has gone smoothly.

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Edited September 27, 2011 by firedude

[Monty 35]

Very interesting idea but only time will tell. Would this work in the tri-state?

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Seems a bit like the variable speed limits they have in the UK. Basically on some highways, notably the M25 ring road around London, they adjust the speed limit according to traffic flow. Rather than the accordion / shockwave effect of people speeding up, then braking and causing more people to brake harder, they move the limit down. http://www.dft.gov.uk/itstoolkit/CaseStudies/m25-controlled-motorway.htm

One difference there is the number of speed cameras used to deter people from ignoring the limits. Basically, the registered owner of the car gets points and a fine if caught by a speed camera. Unless they can prove someone else was driving and then they get the penalties! Can't see that flying over here .....

[v85 212]

Is this similar to the "rolling roadblocks" that they do in other states. I know in California and Virginia if there is a disabled vehicle in a lane, or debris on the roadway, they have either the State Police or DOT enter the highway at a point before the obstruction and weave across all lanes to slow down the traffic. It wouldn't suprise me if they also do that for congestion.

I also know the Port Authority does the same thing at the Lincoln Tunnel. When the tunnel is getting crowded they change the traffic lights to red for a few minutes to prevent more traffic from entering until it starts clearing out.

[mfc2257 464]

I-4 through Orlando has variable speed limits depending on time-of-day, weather conditions, and traffic flow. Honestly, it does nothing to help with traffic. People are still texting, picking their nose, or otherwise doing anything they possibly can to slow traffic down.

[IzzyEng4 427]

I-4 through Orlando has variable speed limits depending on time-of-day, weather conditions, and traffic flow. Honestly, it does nothing to help with traffic. People are still texting, picking their nose, or otherwise doing anything they possibly can to slow traffic down.

Were you following me the other day??? How did you know I was picking my nose texting, ect...damn I need darker window tint!!!!!

Seriously, I-95 definitely needs something like this, I drive from New Haven at the Q-Bridge (Pearl Harbor Memorial) out to I-395 every day to and from work. People just don't know how to drive nor do the correct speed limit. Needless to say they stomp on their breaks as soon as they come around those sharp turns and walla!!!! Instant backup!

[Alpinerunner 61]

I was hoping to see something about testing professional racing pace cars on the highways

[INIT915 1,119]

This will never work in NY. I'm physically unable to drive my Troop car at 45-55 on a highway.