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Module 1 A Nationally Emerging Practice
Introduction to Roundabouts
Roundabouts in the United States
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Traffic Engineering
Traffic engineering principles are well rooted in history.
Sometime in the early 1800’s traffic management became an issue.
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Intersections
Intersections have always been a primary concern for transportation professionals.
As traffic volumes increase, configuration of the intersection can be modified to accommodate traffic.
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Intersection Traffic Control
Early forms of intersection traffic control required the presence of a human operator.
Traffic signals and pedestrian activated devices have become the preferred method to manage traffic through intersections.
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Circular intersections
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Circular intersections have been used in this country in the past.
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Roundabouts: An alternative
The roundabout is yield controlled, traffic flows with fewer stops.
Air quality also benefits when motorized traffic is kept in motion.
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Roundabout Rules of the Road
The rules for traveling through a roundabout are easily explained and will eventually be included in most state driver’s manuals.
Special brochures also introduce these new additions to the public.
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The Future of the Modern Roundabout
As safety and environmental advantages become recognized, roundabouts will be adopted by transportation professionals just like other technological advances.
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