09-14-2015, 02:08 PM
(09-14-2015, 09:59 AM)Markster Wrote: A roundabout capable of handling 2+2 through lanes likely wouldn't fit there in any case.
European-style mini-roundabouts (without a huge centre island) certainly would fit. Whether it would be a good idea or not is another thing.
(09-14-2015, 09:13 AM)MidTowner Wrote: Roundabouts are particularly not a good idea anywhere where people should be able to get around on foot. They need not be terribly unfriendly for walkers, but the ones that are better are the exception. Generally, they're very bad for walkability.
Roundabouts are everywhere in the UK, even in highly walkable areas. And I think they don't impact walkability much.
What's bad for walkability is a high-speed roundabout. But that's no different than other high-speed traffic arrangements, it's not inherent to its roundaboutedness.