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Old 02-12-2021, 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by clgill View Post
Most states have 2 roundabout lanes (like we do) so that fire trucks, semi's, motor homes, etc. can get through the roundabout easily using both inner and outer lanes. Most states raise the inner lane surface approximately an inch and use bricks that have a rougher surface so cars naturally stay off the inner lane. That way everyone in the roundabout is in single file so there is no need for complemented and confusing instructions. It's that easy folks! I would imagine The Villages will retrofit all roundabouts to conform with this method thus eliminating the majority of roundabout accidents that occur on a daily basis. To make it further uncomplicated (for those that need it) a sign reading 'INNER LANE FOR COMMERCIAL VEHICLES ONLY' could be placed at each entrance to the roundabout, although that's not needed in most states.
Accidents on a daily basis,,,,I think not. More accidents at intersections.
Darn it I told myself not to post on anymore roundabout threads.
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