What's not to love about modern roundabouts? They're faster, safer and so-o-o much prettier than a traditional intersection. In case you aren't convinced that they're the greatest thing since, well, paved roads, check out this presentation, delivered by OHM's genius road designer, Jim Marcinkowski. (Before gracing OHM's doors, Jim worked for CALTRANS, so you'll see a couple of slides from those good 'ol days - note the Pinto behind the donkey - you just don't see sweet rides like that anymore!)
This presentation, Modern Roundabouts: Coupling Safety and Mobility, delivers a primer on roundabouts, the differences between roundabouts, traffic circles and rotaries, and the important rules of roundabouts. It answers those timeless questions:
How do you drive in those crazy circles?
Who has the right-of-way in a roundabout?
Why are roundabouts safer? (Roundabouts have a stunning safety record - a 90% reduction in fatalities over a traditional intersection.)
How do I ride my bike through a roundabout?
Sit back and enjoy the show!
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