Was doing some research on Variable Speed Limit studies in Alberta, and hilarious enough this exact stretch of highway was chosen as a pilot project in 2012 by the government of Alberta. Not sure what happened to the project but page 4 explains why it's such a good idea:
https://www.itscanada.ca/files/Repor...0-%20FINAL.pdf
Wait, reduction in CO2 emissions? Wouldn't that be the right thing to do for our health, environment and economy?Are there any benefits?
• Increase in capacity
• Reduction in travel time variability
• Reduction in crashes
• Reduction in CO2 emissions
• Reduction in noise