Ever since I've seen real rotaries in action with real people, I've always thought they were far superior to crossroads. In busy Sydney, Australia, most every intersection is either a rotary or the minor road must stop to the major road. There isn't a 4-way intersection in the whole city. I've seen more accidents and near misses at 4-way intersections than anything else. *sighs heavily* Here's hoping Eugene decides to experiment a bit.
Thanks for bringing the article to my attention. I really appreciate your posting all these great things to read.
Oh, I've seen roundabouts in a number of different places, including a fair number in Portland residential areas. But this guy seems to be advocating more fundamental changes than just roundabouts vs. conventional 4-way intersections.
Agreed. I would like to see his intersections in action.
I've seen rotaries around as well, but usually they are poorly designed and include stop signs and other annoying directions that merely foul up the flow of traffic. I think this designer is right in his notion that people have trouble following directions but, left to their own devices, will work it out better using their instincts.
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Date: 7 December 2004 20:16 (UTC)Thanks for bringing the article to my attention. I really appreciate your posting all these great things to read.
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Date: 7 December 2004 20:22 (UTC)You're welcome. :)
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Date: 7 December 2004 20:27 (UTC)I've seen rotaries around as well, but usually they are poorly designed and include stop signs and other annoying directions that merely foul up the flow of traffic. I think this designer is right in his notion that people have trouble following directions but, left to their own devices, will work it out better using their instincts.