Why Build a Roundabout Instead of a Traffic Signal?
Roundabout move traffic safely and efficiently through an intersection because of: • Slower speeds • Fewer conflict points • Easy decision-making Studies show that roundabouts provide a: • 90% reduction in fatal crashes • 75% reduction in injury crashes • 30 to 40% reduction in pedestrian crashes • 10% reduction in bicycle crashes Slower vehicle speeds mean: • Drivers have more time to judge and react • Easier to use for older and beginner drivers • Reduction in the severity of accidents • Pedestrians are safer Efficient traffic flow: • Traffic always on the move-less delay • 30 to 50% increase in traffic capacity Other benefits: • Reduction in pollution and fuel use • Less noise due to fewer stops and starts • No signal equipment to install and repair • Provides traffic calming • Improves visual quality and character through aesthetic landscaping Because of this, the federal government and state governments across the United States are beginning to implement hundreds of roundabout int
