02-03-2016, 08:03 PM
The Region apparently has announced that they will be installing pedestrian crossovers at all roundabouts in the region with the goal of increasing pedestrian safety.
I am not sure why we still have crosswalks essentially across the mouths of these roundabouts after way too many people have been hit. It seems to me that pedestrian crossings and roundabouts in Europe do not mix. The crosswalks are moved a significant distance from the roundabout and at busy areas, signals are installed to give the pedestrians the right of way to cross. It seems simple and effective.
Our region has made up signs that are ineffective and now I understand they want to string lights up? Are not the point of roundabouts to get away from signal lights at an intersection? Why doesn't the Region adopt successful roundabout designs rather than continue to do it their way?
Here is the link to the article: LINK
I am not sure why we still have crosswalks essentially across the mouths of these roundabouts after way too many people have been hit. It seems to me that pedestrian crossings and roundabouts in Europe do not mix. The crosswalks are moved a significant distance from the roundabout and at busy areas, signals are installed to give the pedestrians the right of way to cross. It seems simple and effective.
Our region has made up signs that are ineffective and now I understand they want to string lights up? Are not the point of roundabouts to get away from signal lights at an intersection? Why doesn't the Region adopt successful roundabout designs rather than continue to do it their way?
Here is the link to the article: LINK
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I used to be the mayor of sim city. I know what I am talking about.
I used to be the mayor of sim city. I know what I am talking about.