The Case for More Traffic Roundabouts

Re:The Case for More Traffic Roundabouts by mrb on Friday September 18, 2015 @07:22PM (#10242618)

This "biggest problem" also occurs with traditional intersections.

In both cases, traditional or roundabout, drivers are supposed to leave gaps in the traffic to at least let some cars through the intersection.

In both cases, if drivers don't follow that rule gridlock will ensue. In fact, 2-3 cars stuck in the middle of a traditional intersection is often all you need to completely block entry and exit traffic by preventing anyone from going straight or making left turns: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gridlock

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Re:The Case for More Traffic Roundabouts by foobarian on Friday September 18, 2015 @09:58PM (#10243009)

In New York City the rule is "Don't block the box" and it carries stiff penalties.

I always found it funny how easy it would be to DDOS a roundabout. Get 10 friends together and drive around in a circle all day.

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Re:The Case for More Traffic Roundabouts by Tomte on Saturday September 19, 2015 @02:58AM (#10243550)

That actually happens: cyclists have found that to be a very effective and infuriating way of protest on several occasions. You can find lots of Youtube videos.

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Re:The Case for More Traffic Roundabouts by chc on Friday September 18, 2015 @11:18PM (#10243157)

Couldn't you block any intersection pretty easily with 10 cars dedicated to doing so?

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Re:The Case for More Traffic Roundabouts by FatalLogic on Saturday September 19, 2015 @12:47AM (#10243331)

But then you would be clearly breaking the law, unlike someone just driving around and around

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