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Michigan legislators pondering speed limit increase

Ford is upping it's fuel economy numbers with its "C-Max" cars.
Ford Motor Company
A Ford C-Max in a neighborhood.

What matters more to you: Being able to drive faster, or being able to walk or ride your bike without dodging a speeding car?

That's how the battle lines are forming over a package of bills soon to be introduced in the state Legislature. It would allow the state to give drivers more leeway to put the pedal to the metal.

Tim Fischer is with the Transportation for Michigan coalition and the Michigan Environmental Council and he joined us today.

*Listen to our interview above.

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