i have traversed some in england a couple years ago and the one over by minnehaha falls and I like the concept.
I, too, have had experience with them in England and Europe. (Funny how England does not consider herself part of Europe) At first, I was completely mystified by the concept, but after driving through them a few times, they really started to make sense.
It may take the locals some getting used to, expecially figuring out that yield doesn't mean stop.
Too true, I'm afraid. I apologise for ripping on my fellow Minnesotans, but I have always thought that Drivers Ed must suck in Minnesota. I am in Chicago (where I grew up) this week, and am reminded how vigorous our Driver's Ed was. And I am reminded how silly many Mn drivers are, i.e. never pulling into the intersection while waiting to turn left (Is this some sort of politesse?) or camping in the left lane ( to regulate those "speeders", eh Marge?)
But, we are still a fairly progressive state despite the efforts of the "taxpayer's union", and we in St Paul have seen some good things done with our streets in this regard. Like the "calming" of Lexington, using brick pedestrian crossings--brilliant! I definitely believe that we could make some progress at some of our hairier intersections using roundabouts instead of lights. Studies have shown (sorry--I can't quote them right now) that injuries and fatalities decline when roundabouts are implemented. Has anyone noticed how fast traffic is at Third and Mounds Blvd? A roundabout here would certainly eliminate T-bones!
That is kinda true... they do take up a fair bit of room. And your point about yielding is important: part of the object is to keep traffic moving, not stop it. Only when necessary.
I am not sure where St Paul would have enough real estate to put one in.
Bob Parker Dayton's Bluff
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