Continous flow intersections

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Permalink Reply by Douglas DuBree on June 9, 2009 at 5:34pm

Are you talking about round abouts? We have one in a city by ours and I see no problem with it. It's in Bettendorf, Iowa. I people that aren't familiar with how it works get confused with it but I don't think they have had an abundance of accidnets at it.

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Permalink Reply by Brett Beach on June 9, 2009 at 6:14pm

if you got ABMB Engineers INC you can see examples of what I'am talking about

Douglas DuBree said:

Are you talking about round abouts? We have one in a city by ours and I see no problem with it. It's in Bettendorf, Iowa. I people that aren't familiar with how it works get confused with it but I don't think they have had an abundance of accidnets at it.

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Permalink Reply by David Apgar on June 16, 2009 at 11:15pm

These type intersections have been around for a long time. More towns are using them to improve traffic flow. I believe the research indicates fewer accidents and the accidents that do occur are at a much lower speed, thus less physical injury and property damage.

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Permalink Reply by Larry Lasich on June 17, 2009 at 8:27am

What happens when a Ladder gets into one?

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Permalink Reply by Eric Myers on June 18, 2009 at 10:25am

We have a few of these intersections in the Salt Lake Area. I have noticed no problem with any of our equipment moving through the round about. It does keep the flow going and posses no additional safety concerns just increased awareness when moving into the lane. "Big Ben Parliament."

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Permalink Reply by Chris McMahon on June 18, 2009 at 10:32pm

That is one of the most screwed-up looking intersections I have ever seen. I live on Cape Cod and am plauged by rotories (roundabouts). no one would confusr the 2 if they went to the web site you noted.
I'm sure this configuration would ease congestion when the signals were working. Once the power goes out or the controller gets a mind of it's own there would be mayhem. imagine flashing red and yellow at rush hour. With such precise timing how badly would an "opticom" or other demand devise mess up the flow. I don't know of a set of lights I have ever encountered on a regular basis that didn't screw up once in a while.
I used to drive 60,000 miles a year covering the east half of the country from Salt Lake City, with the exception of traffic in Indiana and maybe Wyoming, I don't think anyone has the common sense to get out of the way of an Emergency Vehicle. This intersection when working properly should be just as troubling as any other, always expect the worst and drive as if your life depends on it.

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