Roundabouts would reduce accidents [UPDATED]

Published 9:39am Wednesday, November 28, 2012 Updated 11:40am Wednesday, November 28, 2012
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How many more accidents like the one Monday at the new Tower Road —Lincoln Avenue intersection does it take to realize the benefits of a roundabout?

Ambulance rides, medical and hospital costs, human injuries, and wrecked autos, can be prevented with the superior design of a roundabout intersection.

Throw in better fuel economy and one wonders why designers of our new intersections are so resistant to change.

 

Chuck Adelsman

Dalton

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