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The record is 44.72 km/h (27.78 mph), measured between meter 60 and meter 80 of the 100 meters sprint at the 2009 World Championships in Athletics by Usain Bolt. [4] [5] (Bolt's average speed over the course of this race was 37.578 km/h or 23.35 mph.) [6] Compared to quadrupedal animals, humans are exceptionally capable of endurance, but incapable of great speed. [7]
In downtown Los Angeles, the maximum speed limit is 55 mph (89 km/h). This includes the entire length of the Pasadena Freeway between Pasadena and downtown Los Angeles, and portions of the Hollywood, Santa Ana, Santa Monica, and Harbor Freeways. The default limit on two-lane roads is 55 mph (89 km/h).
In the United States, speed limits are set by each state or territory. States have also allowed counties and municipalities to enact typically lower limits. Highway speed limits can range from an urban low of 25 mph (40 km/h) to a rural high of 85 mph (137 km/h). Speed limits are typically posted in increments of five miles per hour (8 km/h).
The Sprinter was previewed on December 28, 2007, [12] [13] with full revenue service scheduled to begin on January 13, 2008. Opening was delayed due to safety and other concerns, [14] [15] and began on March 9, 2008. [1] Sprinter was the least expensive rail project per mile of 10 rail projects built or planned in California in 2005. [16]
Transportation in Greater Los Angeles is a complex multimodal transportation infrastructure, which serves as a regional, national and international hub for passenger and freight traffic. The transportation system of Greater Los Angeles includes the United States' largest port complex, seven commuter rail lines, and Amtrak service.
Question: Something that has not made sense to me since I started driving (49 years ago) is the apparent discrepancy in the posted speed limit (for example 50 mph) and the cautionary speed signs ...
Metrolink (reporting mark SCAX) is a commuter rail system in Southern California, serving Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura counties, as well as to Oceanside in San Diego County. [ 8 ][ 9 ] The system consists of eight lines and 69 stations operating on 545.6 miles (878.1 km) of track. [ 7 ]
Metro Rail is an integrated subway and light rail system serving Los Angeles County. Metrolink: Commuter rail 7 547 69 Metrolink serves Los Angeles and the surrounding area of Southern California, connecting Los Angeles, San Diego, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura Counties. Muni Metro: Light rail 7 72 117