ROUNDABOUTS FICTION VS. FACT
@ FICTION
Roundabouts are unsafe
@ FICTION
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.