United States Department of Transportation
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Roundabouts & Tribal Governments
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2014-09-01
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Abstract:Successfully delivering a roundabout project requires coordination with all stakeholders. This naturally includes the road authorities involved, but efforts should also be made to seek input from other public safety providers (i.e., police, fire, EMS) and members of the community. Open communication can help clarify goals and expectations, and provide feedback that shapes the roundabout design for the better, ultimately ensuring that the final project can appropriately serve its users – from large trucks moving freight to children walking to school. Like any intersection, a roundabout can sometimes be jointly owned by multiple units of government, such as a tribe and county. This makes building partnerships between all stakeholders a necessity. However, it also presents opportunities to pool and leverage resources, share costs, and ultimately lead to a project becoming a reality sooner than would otherwise be possible. The cost to construct a roundabout varies based on many factors, but is often a cost beneficial alternative to traffic signals.
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