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Old 09-29-2015, 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by billethkid View Post
My issue is not whether traffic circles work or not...It is more the fact, for me, that it is most likely not a good idea for the location intended.

Add into the equation high volumes of high speed traffic, high percentage of people new/visiting the area, even higher percentage of senior and senior plus drivers and a formula for disater is in the making.

I would like to see or hear the dialogue that concludes with the recommendation of a traffic circle in that location.
I agree 100%. That's the reason I couched my post regarding whether it's a good idea or not. Each location has to be evaluated on its own merit. Any given location may or may not be appropriate for a roundabout. Traffic volume is only one of many considerations.