> I live near Carmel, Indiana, the roundabout capital of the US. Small ones, large ones, figure 8's, figure... double-peanut-looking things with elevated crossovers near interstate junctions. They work well and keep traffic moving.
But there is a learning curve. Every new roundabout causes a significant jump in crashes for a short time. Though, those crashes tend to be "glancing blows" that cause less serious injuries due to the angle of attack imposes by the roundabout.
I have a reason to visit Indiana now! Cool. I wonder how I can sell the family on a trip to Carmel or similar city :).
The town I grew up started adopting roundabouts as I started driving. They're awesome and so much faster than red lights! They annoy my older relatives and coworkers as well.
Carmel is basically a suburb of Indianapolis, and all kinds of things happen at the Indianapolis Convention Center. Surely you can sell your family on one of them!
I have a reason to visit Indiana now! Cool. I wonder how I can sell the family on a trip to Carmel or similar city :).
The town I grew up started adopting roundabouts as I started driving. They're awesome and so much faster than red lights! They annoy my older relatives and coworkers as well.