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Discussion of Future Roundabout Locations - Guidance
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Guidance
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As part of the Transportation Master Plan update, staff reviewed potential intersections that could be converted to roundabouts. Roundabouts have many potential benefits such as improving safety (i.e. reducing accidents), reducing traffic congestion (i.e. delay at traffic signals), reducing idling time which improves air quality, accommodating bicycles and pedestrians, and acting as a "gateway" feature. The attached list provides a high-level review of potential benefits, status, estimated cost for each location, and staff priority rankings. Staff has received substantial positive feedback from the public after the opening of the Grimes Bridge/Norcross/Warsaw roundabout. Six roundabouts (listed as #17-22) are currently being considered or will soon be under design.
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