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ROUNDABOUTS
What?
A roundabout is a one-way, circular intersection that uses signs to guide motorists around them. They do not have traffic signals. Roundabouts have safe crossings for pedestrians and bicyclists.
Roundabout Rules of the Road
Slow down
Choose lane according to exit
Yield to traffic in roundabout
Do not pass in roundabout
Be alert for pedestrians and bicyclists
Allow emergency vehicles to pass EMERGENCY VEHICLE
ENERGENCY VEHICLES
ROUNDABOUTS FICTION VS. FACT
@ FICTION
Roundabouts are unsafe
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Roundabouts are dangerous for pedestrians and bicyclists
@ FICTION
@ FACT
Roundabouts are safe. They have fewer and less severe crashes, 90% fewer deaths and 75% fewer injuries.
In roundabouts, drivers cannot run red lights or stop signs.
Roundabouts can be used in various intersection types.
@ FACT
Roundabouts have up to 40% fewer incidents with pedestrians and cyclists.
Roundabouts cause traffic delays
@ FICTION
Roundabouts are expensive
@ FICTION
Roundabouts are bad for business
@ FACT
Roundabouts offer non-stop travel with no waiting at stop signs or traffic signals. Roundabouts accommodate up to 50% more traffic than typical intersections.
@ FACT
Roundabouts eliminate the cost of traffic signals and signal maintenance. During power outages, traffic still flows freely.
@ FACT
Businesses near roundabouts have seen an increase in sales with more customers who can easily and safely drive, walk, or bike there.
They can also mark a business district or main street.