Erie County Legislator Lynne Dixon has submitted a letter to the New York State Department of Transportation urging officials to restore the speed limit on the 198 to 50 miles per hour.

Legislator Dixon said, “The decision to lower the speed limit was an understandable reaction to a horrific tragedy. However, I stand in agreement with Mayor Brown and other members of the community who believe it is time to reconsider that decision. The DOT estimates 75,000 cars travel this stretch daily. The lowered speed limit has caused heavy delays along with dangerous situations in which some cars abide by the speed limit and others continue to drive at a high rate of speed. I am hopeful that the DOT will consider these factors, listen to the residents of our community, and ultimately decide to raise the speed limit back to 50 miles per hour.”

A copy of Legislator Dixon’s letter is here.