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Originally Posted by billethkid
The news from the other source this morning.
I have written to the editor and asked if they would do a little more than just report that it is coming against the local wishes. But to provide more information of criteria the state powers to be used to compare a traffic light installation to the traffic circle. MAYBE if we understood why they chose one over the other some of us might change our minds.
I personally think a traffic circle in that location is going to prove to be a mistake. Many vehicles driven by seniors, some of which should not be behind the wheel, some with physical impairments, some who refuse to obey the rules of the road or stay in their lane....in competetion with 18 wheelers for the same space.
Throw in a high percentage of travelers who have never been in a traffic circle.
Creating an area of concentration of potential for accidents.....in my opinion.
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How do you know that it's against local wishes? Have you seen a scientific poll whose results show conclusively that a majority of the residents in the surrounding area are against it?
I understand that you personally think that it would be a mistake, but do you have any evidence that a majority of people also think that it would be a mistake? Even if such a poll or vote were conducted how many people would be knowledgeable about such a matter? How many would have seen, read and understood various studies that have been done?
Why would a responsible newspaper report something that is not factual?
I personally don't see any problem with it. If there are drivers that shouldn't be behind the wheel or drivers that don't obey the rules of the road, the solution should be to get them off the road, not make engineering decisions based on them.