Comments on: Emory Village Roundabout Construction Begins Next Week http://www.decaturmetro.com/2010/11/18/emory-village-roundabout-construction-begins-next-week/ Decatur Georgia News, Events, Atlanta News Tue, 26 Jun 2012 12:15:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Ridgelandistanhttp://www.decaturmetro.com/2010/11/18/emory-village-roundabout-construction-begins-next-week/#comment-73461 Ridgelandistan Fri, 19 Nov 2010 15:55:35 +0000 http://www.decaturmetro.com/?p=20705#comment-73461 Yes, That's describes every public street in existence and every intersection that allows right on red. Yes, That’s describes every public street in existence and every intersection that allows right on red.

]]> By: Davidhttp://www.decaturmetro.com/2010/11/18/emory-village-roundabout-construction-begins-next-week/#comment-73433 David Fri, 19 Nov 2010 14:43:22 +0000 http://www.decaturmetro.com/?p=20705#comment-73433 Have you ever tried to cross a street on foot where the traffic never stops? Have you ever tried to cross a street on foot where the traffic never stops?

]]> By: Doughttp://www.decaturmetro.com/2010/11/18/emory-village-roundabout-construction-begins-next-week/#comment-73431 Doug Fri, 19 Nov 2010 14:31:03 +0000 http://www.decaturmetro.com/?p=20705#comment-73431 bb & AMB - looks like you're not the only ones that have initial fears about roundabouts. The NY Times must have been reading your comments, because the article linked below just showed up today. It talks about the proliferation of roundabouts in the US and how the public's initial fears are usually unfounded and usually change once they get used to them:http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/19/us/19roundabouts.html?ref=us bb & AMB – looks like you’re not the only ones that have initial fears about roundabouts. The NY Times must have been reading your comments, because the article linked below just showed up today. It talks about the proliferation of roundabouts in the US and how the public’s initial fears are usually unfounded and usually change once they get used to them:

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/19/us/19roundabouts.html?ref=us

]]> By: Rebeccabhttp://www.decaturmetro.com/2010/11/18/emory-village-roundabout-construction-begins-next-week/#comment-73430 Rebeccab Fri, 19 Nov 2010 14:30:22 +0000 http://www.decaturmetro.com/?p=20705#comment-73430 Driving in a roundabout is not difficult, a couple of lanes or 5 lanes, is the same. Of course it will take some adjustment. Follow normal habits like you would when you're unsure of your path, turn off your music, pay close attention, and slow down a bit. It will be fine Driving in a roundabout is not difficult, a couple of lanes or 5 lanes, is the same. Of course it will take some adjustment. Follow normal habits like you would when you’re unsure of your path, turn off your music, pay close attention, and slow down a bit. It will be fine

]]> By: bbhttp://www.decaturmetro.com/2010/11/18/emory-village-roundabout-construction-begins-next-week/#comment-73413 bb Fri, 19 Nov 2010 13:27:33 +0000 http://www.decaturmetro.com/?p=20705#comment-73413 Your alternative routes are ether the campus or neighborhoods.I Your alternative routes are ether the campus or neighborhoods.

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]]> By: D Foxhttp://www.decaturmetro.com/2010/11/18/emory-village-roundabout-construction-begins-next-week/#comment-73350 D Fox Fri, 19 Nov 2010 04:30:28 +0000 http://www.decaturmetro.com/?p=20705#comment-73350 The performance of the existing intersection and the proposed roundabout were modeled by traffic engineers. During peak hours the roundabout performed very similar to the current 5 way intersection with a traffic signal. During non-peak hours, the roundabout performed immensely better. During non-peak hours, you will never have to wait at that intersection again. Currently there are four phases for the traffic signal.Even if the modeling is off-base and the peak hour delays for commuters who are driving through the area are a little worse, they can find alternative routes. Most importantly the roundabout and road diet will accomplish the community's goal of calming traffic and making the area more accomodating for pedestrians and cyclists. Our history of designing communities around the needs of drivers and giving primacy to cars has not lead to positive results. The performance of the existing intersection and the proposed roundabout were modeled by traffic engineers. During peak hours the roundabout performed very similar to the current 5 way intersection with a traffic signal. During non-peak hours, the roundabout performed immensely better. During non-peak hours, you will never have to wait at that intersection again. Currently there are four phases for the traffic signal.

Even if the modeling is off-base and the peak hour delays for commuters who are driving through the area are a little worse, they can find alternative routes. Most importantly the roundabout and road diet will accomplish the community’s goal of calming traffic and making the area more accomodating for pedestrians and cyclists. Our history of designing communities around the needs of drivers and giving primacy to cars has not lead to positive results.

]]> By: AMBhttp://www.decaturmetro.com/2010/11/18/emory-village-roundabout-construction-begins-next-week/#comment-73338 AMB Fri, 19 Nov 2010 02:16:43 +0000 http://www.decaturmetro.com/?p=20705#comment-73338 I give it 5 years. Tops. I give it 5 years. Tops.

]]> By: bbhttp://www.decaturmetro.com/2010/11/18/emory-village-roundabout-construction-begins-next-week/#comment-73311 bb Thu, 18 Nov 2010 23:44:01 +0000 http://www.decaturmetro.com/?p=20705#comment-73311 How long until everyone will decide this was a really,really bad decision and it will be torn out? How long until everyone will decide this was a really,really bad decision and it will be torn out?

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