“No. It doesn't need to be any lower because the traffic gets lighter as you go out of town.”

— Sarah Meng, mutual fund representative, Lawrence

“I think it's fine the way it is. There are enough stoplights out there to slow the traffic down anyway.”

— Chris Gorney, waiter, Lawrence

“Yeah. I think they should lower it for safety reasons.”

— Geri Zephier, hostess, Lawrence

“I think it should stay at 45. I understand them wanting to keep it safe, but I think Sixth Street has been rebuilt to accommodate the 45 mph speed limit and still be very safe.”

— Clay Kucza, car salesman, Lawrence