#roundabouts

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fromFast Company
4 days ago

The safest intersection on Earth (and why half the infrastructure profession hates it)

The roundabout question Roundabouts are one of the many Planner vs. Engineer debates, and it happens to be a very important issue where emotions cloud good judgment. As much as I criticize the engineering profession, they are generally correct on this one. But that wasn't always the case. In the late 1990s and early 2000s, the status quo transportation engineering community believed wholeheartedly that roundabouts were not only good, but were silly, dangerous, would lead
Environment
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fromBoston.com
1 month ago
Environment

Cutting emissions, the roundabout way, in New Hampshire

Modern roundabouts reduce severe crashes, cut vehicle idling and fuel consumption, and significantly lower local air pollution, improving public safety and air quality.
fromAustin Monitor
4 months ago
Austin

Why Austin keeps turning intersections into roundabouts - Austin Monitor

Austin is increasing roundabouts to enhance traffic safety, requiring drivers to yield to those in the circle.
Renovation
fromSFGATE
5 months ago

This Midwest City Is Known as the 'Roundabout Capital of the U.S.'

Carmel, IN, is the 'Roundabout Capital of the United States' with over 155 roundabouts aimed to improve traffic flow.
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