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<br />As can be seen in the following diagram, the intersections controlled by roundabouts are about <br />the same size as the intersections that have 2-way stop sign control. Many people confuse the <br />concept of modem roundabouts with the much larger traffic rotaries that are found in some east <br />coast cities and in Europe. The compact urban roundabouts being designed for Valley Avenue <br />are 110 feet from corner to corner and only have one lane circulating around the center <br />landscaped island. <br />Typical Roundabout and 2-way Stop Controlled Intersections on Valley Avenue <br />_. <br /> :..- "'.U.YA.~".II..(N.W) <br />~' <br />..._~~~~ <br /> .............. ..."', , <br /> ....~:""'-i:...~.....n;;.~;;;.;...;.;.;,;;;.;;.~~.;,;;;;_~;;;.;~~ ~....~....~-- <br /> .. ~ Z ~ <br /> ......, ....~. <br /> ~~....:""'..._"'""-.,..._- <br /> M,' .... ......._-'.....:;..:.;-~.....~'"""".....-~~._ <br /> r ." . <br /> I <br />The advantages of using single-lane roundabouts include: <br />. Intersections controlled by roundabouts experience lower traffic collision rates than do <br /> traffic signal and multi-way stop controlled intersections. <br />. Slower traffic speeds along the roadway corridor. <br />. Reduced traffic delays and automotive emissions. <br />. Increased landscaping area compared to signal and stop controlled intersections. <br />. Reduced operating costs. <br />. Creates an attractive entry feature in residential and commercial areas. <br />SR:Ol:17l <br />Page 3 <br />