Safe Routes to School Plan

TRAFFIC CIRCLES (MINI ROUNDABOUTS)

Description

Traffic circles are raised circular islands constructed in the center of residential intersections. They may take the place of a signal or four-way stop sign, and calm vehicle traffic speeds by forcing motorists to navigate around them without requiring a complete stop. Signage should be installed with traffic circles directing motorists to pro ceed around the right side of the circle before passing through or making a left turn.

Resources • MnDOT Minnesota’s Best Practice for Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety – Pages: 37-39 • FHWA Technical Summary: Mini-Roundabouts • FHWA Technical Summary: Roundabouts – Page: 7 (mention of school area siting)

• MN MUTCD: Part 3. Markings – Pages: 3C1-15 • NACTO Urban Street Design Guide – Page: 99 Estimated Costs E

• $35,000-$50,000 each

Sources

A: http://www.dot.state.mn.us/bidlet/avgPrice/AVGPR162015.pdf B: http://www.hennepin.us/~/media/hennepinus/residents/transportation/bottineau-documents-mpls-gv/estimat ed-infrastructure-costs-and-funding.pdf?la=en C: http://www.trafficsign.us/signcost.html D: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes339091.htm E: http://www.pedbikeinfo.org/cms/downloads/Countermeasure%20Costs_Report_Nov2013.pdf F: http://guide.saferoutesinfo.org/engineering/reduced_corner_radii.cfm G: http://www.pedbikeinfo.org/cms/downloads/Countermeasure_Costs_Summary_Oct2013.pdf H: http://www2.ku.edu/~kutc/pdffiles/LTAPFS11-Mid-Block.pdf I: https://www.lrrb.org/pdf/201322.pdf J: https://activelivingresearch.org/sites/activelivingresearch.org/files/Dill_Bicycle_Facility_Cost_June2013.pdf

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