Applicability of the 85th Percentile for Setting Speed Limits on Freeways, Expressways, and Rural Highways(RFP)

The objectives of this project are to (1) examine the applicability of the 85th percentile speed as a factor in setting speed limits on freeways, expressways, and rural highways and (2) prepare a guide for state dots and other agencies with the authority to set speed limits on freeways, expressways, and rural highways that includes, at a minimum, implementation considerations, an application framework, and outreach materials for communication with policymakers.