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MISSOURI DIVISION
3220 W. Edgewood, Suite H, Jefferson City MO 65109
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ROUNDABOUTS

A roundabout is a type of circular intersection widely used in England and currently being further developed for user here. Key roundabout features include:

BulletYield control for entering traffic (the vehicle in the roundabout has the right of way).

BulletChannelized approaches.

BulletAppropriate geometric curvature to slow speeds.

LINKS

BulletFHWA: Roundabouts, An Informational Guide

BulletModern Roundabouts Website

BulletDriving Modern Roundabouts (Real Player needed to view)

BulletRoundabouts USA (lots of roundabout photos)

BulletModern Roundabouts, Lane County, Oregon (this is a great website with driving diagrams, even more links, etc)

BulletCenter for Transportation Research and Training

BulletNew York DOT Modern Roundabouts

BulletUS Roundabouts

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