ThatOwlWoman
Leftist Vermin
We have at least seven in our smallish city. I like them. Compared to the stoplights that they replaced, traffic moves much more smoothly, and there are a lot fewer collisions.
Why The U.S. Hates Roundabouts
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We have at least seven in our smallish city. I like them. Compared to the stoplights that they replaced, traffic moves much more smoothly, and there are a lot fewer collisions.
The main purpose of a roundabout is to save money. It doesn't require expensive equipment with timers or lights.
[These 10 Michigan Roundabouts Cause The Most Accidents
https://www.1800leefree.com/blog/these-10-michigan-roundabouts-cause-the-most-accidents/
The Other Side of Roundabouts: More Crashes
Traffic circles are great at preventing fatal wrecks. But what can be done about the crashes they do provoke?
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/arti...abouts-increase-certain-kinds-of-auto-crashes
Doesn't look as bad as Portland, I'll give it that., though. Never been there. It probably does look nice cleaned up.
Don't recall. My teeth were still rattling from the Jersey Turnpike.
I bet your wallet was aching, too.
The left (many of who don't own cars or drive) only loves roundabouts because they're "European" and they "reduce carbon".
T. A. Gardner
Thread Killer
The left (many of who don't own cars or drive) only loves roundabouts because they're "European" and they "reduce carbon".
Then they should all sign up for the Voluntary Human Extinction Movement. It would be a commitment to reduce their carbon...
https://www.vhemt.org/
Somad already has, apparently. I'm waiting on him to follow through.
Geeko Sportivo
Verified User
Yes, I had to learn how to drive all over again in New Jersey because I wasn't familiar with Cup-Handle exits off of Freeways and byways.
Also, with all the turnpikes, you have to know if it has exits to the other highways you see that intersect with it on the MAPS.
Just because they intersect on a map- does not mean there is an exit.
So driving in New Jersey can be challenging and a whole new driving experience in that pretty state!
We didn't have GPS then, it was all maps. Can't say I didn't get lost, I got lost in DC and that really sucks too. Their streets are all fucked up. Yes, parts of both Jersey and DC are beautiful.
Indeed.
Geeko Sportivo
Verified User
I think Cup handle exits are great for keeping the though traffic flowing without redlights at every junction for them and just for the people who want to exit. They also can help keep the Highways and By-ways more Beautiful the way they are landscaped, tree-lined, or left in their natural state. But they took some getting used to for me. When I first experienced them, they looked like to me to be roads to nowhere, and I suppose I passed them by- by accident and confusion on my part.
And I suppose we could say the same thing about round-abouts!
Now that I know how to navigate them safely- I suppose I am OK with them now!
I still avoid them at all costs! I'll take the back roads, even if it's a little further. And, the scenery is nice there too (but I tend to prefer small towns and farmlands).
politicalhippopotamus
New member
I dont so much mind them as much as other but yes occasionally they are annoying. They've been popping up all over the place in my city and I've seen kids flying through them without a care in the world and not even looking around.