Need for the Project
Roundabouts:
- Slow vehicle speeds and lower the risk of serious and fatal crashes
- Reduce traffic back-ups and improve traffic flow
- Provide safer pedestrian and bike crossings
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Roundabouts vs. Standard Intersections
Roundabouts show:
Source: A Study of the Traffic Safety at Roundabouts in Minnesota (MnDOT 2017)
Roundabouts vs. stop signs/signals:
- Handle more traffic with less delay
- Idling decreases, reducing vehicle emmissions and fuel consumption by over 30%
Entry curves slow traffic making entering and exiting easier, safer, and more efficient
Need for the Project
Roundabouts:
- Slow vehicle speeds and lower the risk of serious and fatal crashes
- Reduce traffic back-ups and improve traffic flow
- Provide safer pedestrian and bike crossings
Roundabouts vs. Standard Intersections
Roundabouts show:
Source: A Study of the Traffic Safety at Roundabouts in Minnesota (MnDOT 2017)
Roundabouts vs. stop signs/signals:
- Handle more traffic with less delay
- Idling decreases, reducing vehicle emmissions and fuel consumption by over 30%