I’ve heard that traffic circles (i.e. the circular intersections with traffic lights) are extremely dangerous, and that that’s part of why roundabouts have faced so many difficulties entering the US (because the US had traffic circles in the early 20th century and the cultural perception is that circle = dangerous).
I think they mean it’s normal roundabout rules until a signal is given that means “no entry.” It’s not a controlled entry typically until a pedestrian hits a button and it’s only “stop” at all entrances.
Yes, they clarified that that is indeed what they meant. It isn’t as good a solution as bridges or tunnels IMO, but I imagine it’s far cheaper and it’s certainly better than traffic circles.
Oh, yeah, that’s good, then. I’d still prefer either pedestrian bridges or car tunnels, so that people could walk across any time and not have to worry about distracted drivers, but that existing solution seems cheaper and still decent.
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There is a cool roundabout near me with stop lights that all turn red at the same time, stopping all vehicle traffic and letting pedestrians go.
I’ve heard that traffic circles (i.e. the circular intersections with traffic lights) are extremely dangerous, and that that’s part of why roundabouts have faced so many difficulties entering the US (because the US had traffic circles in the early 20th century and the cultural perception is that circle = dangerous).
I think they mean it’s normal roundabout rules until a signal is given that means “no entry.” It’s not a controlled entry typically until a pedestrian hits a button and it’s only “stop” at all entrances.
Yes, they clarified that that is indeed what they meant. It isn’t as good a solution as bridges or tunnels IMO, but I imagine it’s far cheaper and it’s certainly better than traffic circles.
This is a different thing. It’s still a roundabout with roundabout rules. It’s just sometimes illegal for anyone to enter
Oh, yeah, that’s good, then. I’d still prefer either pedestrian bridges or car tunnels, so that people could walk across any time and not have to worry about distracted drivers, but that existing solution seems cheaper and still decent.