Coincidence or Conspiracy?

So, for those of you not "privaleged" to live in the great state of Michigan, allow me to paint you a picture of what our highway's look like around Labor Day:

(Alright, so I didn't actually paint you a picture... i inserted an example.)

Anywho, suffice it to say, driving anywhere that holiday usually stinks.

Key word - usually.

This year, things were a little different. Traffic was still heavy, but moving. In fact, I was able to go a steady 65-70 the entire way home. Nice.

Even better?

Those who were driving in the fast/passing lane kept it around 75. Clearly, still above the speed limit, but EXTREMELY slowed down from what they usually drive - 80-85. Could they have been driving that fast? Absolutely - the traffic flow allowed for it.

So why didn't they?

Honestly, I think people are actually at the point where their wallet and their convenience no longer meet. As in, hey, I'll save a few bucks at my next fill up and arrive at my destination a few minutes slower than normal.

I've noticed this on normal days too - not just a holiday. That says to me that habits are changing. And that's a conspiracy I hope to see continue.

Cheers!

~Gingerly