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Shimpy 04-01-2014 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Golfingnut (Post 854470)
How about one lane in the circle itself. The misfits I see is during jostling for position that would be non existent with one lane.

That's the only thing that makes sense.

Indydealmaker 04-01-2014 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 854500)
The first of April improves the traffic situation greatly, as does the first of May.


the worst conditions occur here when we try to shove ten pounds of umm stuff in a five pound bag.




WHERE did you hear that speed bumps were being considered here, OP?

So, Gracie, you are saying that our roundabouts are an "organic" experience?!:1rotfl:

JP 04-01-2014 04:34 PM

I HATE speed bumps anywhere but especially on golf cart paths.

Bonanza 04-02-2014 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by johnfarr (Post 854495)
Two Lane Roundabout Safety

No matter what the other guy does, just follow this rule: NEVER let someone get next to you! Slow down and let them pass, thus eliminating the possibility of "getting together."

"Never let someone get next to you???"
Impossible!

As long as there are two lanes around each circle,
there is no way to control that.
Trying to do so would probably cause more accidents and confusion
than there already is.

Bonanza 04-02-2014 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Shimpy (Post 854863)
That's the only thing that makes sense.

There's another thing that makes sense . . .
that would be taking out the blasted circles altogether!

But, Alas!
Then we wouldn't have anything to talk about.

Bonanza 04-02-2014 02:58 AM

The worst thing about speed bumps is that they kill your car!

Golfingnut 04-02-2014 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by SantaClaus (Post 854508)
Hilton Head converted their two land roundabouts so that the outer lane is always exit-only (does not continue straight) and the inner circle functions as a traditional single lane rab. Works really well, even withs scads of tourists navigating the unknown pattern. I.e. The Villages
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Hilton Head
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Raleigh did something similar with a much smaller circle. It looks a bit crazy from above, and works because there is substantial signage before the circle to make sure you are in the correct lane.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/01/e7ahe5y6.jpg

The hilton Head gets my vote. That would be wonderfull.

Topspinmo 04-02-2014 04:36 AM

If two lanes are good Why not adding lane to make it three lanes. Right lane Right turn only, center lane for next turn going straight and left lane for going to the 3rd or 4th turn. course once you pass lane in the roundabout that lane becomes the right line. IMO that's the problem at couple spots too much traffic and not enough roundabout.

http://i1.ytimg.com/vi/k0H2URY7BX0/hqdefault.jpg

Ooper 04-02-2014 10:17 AM

What people don't realize about one-lane roundabouts is that roundabouts in The Villages have such a tight radius, large trucks, such as tractor trailers, moving vans and other long vehicles will not be able to navigate them without their rear wheels jumping the inside curb. The inside lane gives them the space they need when the cab is in the outer lane.


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