Proven Safety Countermeasures - Roundabouts

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Proven Safety Countermeasures - Roundabouts

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English

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Corporate Creators:

United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Safety
Contributors:

Shaw, Jeffrey ; Zhang, Wei ; Isebrands, Hillary
Subject/TRT Terms:

Countermeasures Roundabouts Traffic Safety
Publication/ Report Number:

FHWA-SA-12-005
Resource Type:

Brief
Geographical Coverage:

United States
Corporate Publisher:

United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Safety
Abstract:

The modern roundabout is a type of circular intersection defined primarily by three basic operational principles: Geometry that results in a low-speed environment, creating substantial safety advantages. Entering traffic yields to vehicles in the circulatory roadway, leading to excellent operational performance. Channelization at the entrance and deflection around a center island are designed to be effective in reducing conflict.
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PDF
Collection(s):

Federal Highway Administration
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File Language:

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