Traffic Circle

[the frenchman's wife]

Originally Posted by Rattlesnake Guy

A trip to the UK will quickly reveal that round abouts come in all sizes. 1 and 2 lane are common. 3+ lane are found every once in a while. Some have diameters of hundred + feet in diameter. Some are a white circle only 3 feet across painted on the asphalt. Some have the equivalent of our highway exit lanes.

A few things seem to be true. They work well when people learn to use them correctly. They save energy as in most traffic conditions, you don't need to stop. They don't work as well when traffic conditions are heavy like during rush hour. Often busy round abouts require the addition of traffic lights that operate during peak times so that the down stream entrance has a turn.

As Americans grow more concerned about energy, pollution, noise and time wasted in traffic, I hope we can learn to navigate these valuable devices. I enjoy the time and convenience even when I am pulling the boat.

HERE HERE! Learn to use them correctly and they're not a problem.
In France, the rotaries are at least 2 lane and the traffic already in the circle and on the left have the right of way. There's no need for lights at the rotaries here. They work.

[snowbird]

During my last visit to Jolly Old England I was able to handle roundabouts and left side driving rather well. Thought the roundabouts a good idea until some of the natives, supported by some news stories, informed me they were in the process of replacing roundabouts with traffic lights. Perhaps they work better here with right side driving? Duh! LOL!