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Roundabouts - the circular intersections seen all over Europe and elsewhere in the world - are said to be far safer than traffic lights. Research shows they reduce crashes, clear up congestion and save cities quite a bit of money. They have a heritage in the U.S., but America has a fraction of the roundabouts that far smaller countries like France, Spain and the United Kingdom have. But there are some states that are adopting them, and one small town in particular: Carmel, Indiana. The people of Carmel love their roundabouts and the mayor credits them with helping revitalize his city. So are they all they’re cracked up to be? And if so, why hasn’t the U.S. adopted them?
There are 3 roundabouts within 10 miles of where I live. Why do we need more?
Roundabouts have consistently fewer casualties, and usually better traffic flow. Those seem like valid reasons to me.
Got it so round abouts everywhere!!!
Ever visited the Netherlands? Almost all urban intersections are roundabouts. It works.