Roundabouts and Mini Roundabouts
“A roundabout is a type of circular intersection, but is quite unlike a neighborhood traffic circle or large rotary. Roundabouts have been proven safer and more efficient than other types of circular intersections.
Roundabouts have certain distinguishing features and characteristics (as shown in the adjacent diagram). While these noted features are common to many roundabouts, they are not always present, as roundabouts are adapted to the context of the location. In fact, roundabouts don’t even need to be perfectly circular! Successful roundabouts come in all shapes and sizes. Some are oval-, teardrop-, peanut- and dogbone- shaped. Some have as few as three legs and others as many as six. There are small, simple mini roundabouts, and larger, more complex multilane roundabouts. owever, regardless of size, circular shape, or number of legs, the fundamental and essential characteristics of all roundabouts include…” Click here to continue reading
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