Take Our Poll: 70 mph Speed Limit on Pa. Turnpike?

Pennsylvania lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow the Pa. Turnpike Commission to raise the speed limit on the Pennsylvania Turnpike to 70 miles per hour.

The House Transportation Committee recently approved the measure, which would affect sections of both the Northeast Extension and the rest of the turnpike.

Supporters of the measure say the change makes sense because vehicles are safer and the turnpike is wider, flatter and straighter thanks to road improvements.

There is no timetable for when – or if  – the bill will come to a vote. Turnpike officials say the speed limit change would not be made without additional study and would apply only to some portions of the road.

Do you think the speed limit should be raised? Vote in our poll and add your comments below.