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This is a solved problem. Roundabouts. Even when accidents happen in Roundabouts, they're generally not "T-bones" or hitting vehicles at 90º or head-on. They
by mig39 5y ago
This is a solved problem. Roundabouts.
Even when accidents happen in Roundabouts, they're generally not "T-bones" or hitting vehicles at 90º or head-on. They're more glancing-typing collisions.
Much safer.
- SkeuomorphicBee 5y agoOr even better, just ban left turns. Forcing drivers to take 3 right turns is such a simple solution, I don't understand why Americans don't adopt it everywhere.
- StillBored 5y agoAnd Michigan lefts. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michigan_left https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michigan_left
- mig39 5y agoVery cool! Almost like a mini clover-leaf?
- mazugrin2 5y agoRoundabouts are great for roads between towns and cities and other population centers. But urban streets where lots of people are walking should be designed for pedestrians first, not cars. Roundabouts are actually quite complicated for pedestrians to traverse safely.