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Traffic law

Texas toll road debuts new 85 mph speed limit — tops in the land

Global Politics

Drivers in Texas headed from Austin to San Antonio have a choice: take the free Interstate Highway 35 at 75 mph or jump on the new, privately operated toll road at 85 mph. But some folks have raised eyebrows over how that speed limit was set — and what the state got for setting the highest speed limit its ever granted.

New York pedestrians treated to haikus in an effort to improve safety

Global Politics

Listener Responses: Cell Phone Ban for Drivers

Development & Education

Almanac/In the Fast Lane

The World

Continuing Beijing’s traffic restrictions?

Environment

Manila seeks safer roads with women bus drivers

Global Politics

Traffic in Manila is a nightmare. Privatized buses get some of the blame for causing chaos. And some say the roads would be better with more female drivers, so city officials are giving it a try. Reporter Jason Strother has the story.