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Old 07-05-2022, 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by n8xwb View Post
We lived here before they made the change! It was often very difficult (and time consuming) waiting for a break in the traffic sufficient to cross both lanes. It is so much better only having to watch oncoming traffic exiting the roundabout and cross just one traffic lane! IMO, a big improvement and much safer for all concerned!
I agree, if there had been room for an island like most of the crossing, the carts could have gone half way, stopped, and waited for the traffic in the opposite direction to clear. This was already changed when we moved here so I never had the chance to experience the original design.
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