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Old 01-17-2010, 08:04 PM
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Originally Posted by zcaveman View Post
How many traffic circles in TV are that big?

That is the real problem here. The traffic circles are not designed for two lane / three quarter turn left lane exits.

When I moved here in 2001 we only had the circles at Springdale, El Camino Real/Buena Vista and El Camino Real/Morse Blvd. We never had a problem. Evey one stayed in the right lane and got off at their exit. They are all small circles and do not really rate the left lane / right lane scenario.

In 2005 or thereabouts, the newbies had a different idea and everything got screwed up. Everyone thought they were more experienced in round abouts and we had to change the rules.

But I do not think that the new rules are not right for our community.

I Will never make a right turn from a left lane and FEEL SAFE. It is against all of the rules of traffic that I was taught. Therefore, I will stay in the right hand lane and go through three exits to get out of the exit. I will either keep my eye on the people in the left hand lane or straddle the line so I am not cut off.

I am easy to recognize. I am the motorized cart with the yellow flag. Just kidding.

Z
That is exactly what I've been saying and exactly how I feel about these roundabouts.
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