circulating vehicle speeds of between 10 and 25 mph. These lower speeds mean entering traffic can access much smaller gaps between circulating vehicles, which results in an increased volume of traffic (capacity) through the roundabout and fewer delays and congestion for all users. Finally, primarily due to the lower vehicle speeds, roundabouts all but eliminate the occurrence of fatal and serious injury crashes, while minimizing the occurrence of minor injury and property damage crashes.

A traffic circle oftentimes requires vehicles to change lanes once in the traffic circle to get to the desired destination. In a modern roundabout, you choose which lane to be in prior to entering the roundabout and once you enter the roundabout, you do not need to change lanes inside the roundabout to get to your destination. These designated lanes make modern roundabouts clearer to navigate. Clear signage and striping will give all users efficient paths through the intersection.

Visible landscaping will be used to alert drivers of a change in the roadway. The landscaping will be strategically planned to provide a visual gateway while still allowing good sight distance for drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists to see what is coming so they can enter the roundabout safely.

No – the reduction in speed will decrease noise.

Yes, some right of way is needed to realign International Drive and for construction of a roundabout. For questions or to request a small group meeting, please contact:

For questions or to request a small group meeting, please contact:

Anthony Miller, P.E. FDOT Project Manager 719 S. Woodland Blvd., MS 542 DeLand, FL 32720 Anthony.Miller@dot.state.fl.us 386-943-5530

Roundabouts do not require as much maintenance as signals and only require electricity for lighting at night. This results in long-term cost savings. Also, roundabouts still operate in power outages without the need for police to direct traffic. This results in less city/county resources during storm events.

Additionally, roundabouts often solve traffic congestion problems without requiring road segments to be widened between intersections resulting in a net cost savings.

Another factor worth consideration is costs associated with crashes. Because they result in far fewer injury and fatal crashes than traffic signals, roundabouts produce lower long-term costs to society as a result of these crashes. Considering all of these items, roundabouts may cost more than traffic signals initially but are far less expensive in the long run.

The City and FDOT are in support of Vision Zero and the associated roadway improvements to reach that goal of zero fatalities and zero serious injuries. The Department recognizes resistance to change that can develop, especially when the reasoning behind the change is not fully understood. There have been numerous studies conducted related to the performance of roundabouts and the safety benefits. The statistics show that roundabouts significantly reduce fatalities and serious injuries and are generally safer intersections than traditional intersections.

The Department is encouraging continued discussion and education with the community. FDOT is open to listening to alternate solutions or design modifications that alleviate concerns and will achieve the same goals. Please join the small group meetings and tell us why you are not in support of a roundabout so that we can address your concerns and possibly implement your suggestions as applicable.