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Apron – a slightly raised area around the center island that allows larger trucks, tractors and farm equipment, buses, etc. easier circulation in the roundabout; an apron is used instead of increasing the normal driving width to prevent smaller vehicles from achieving higher speeds through the roundabout

Roundabouts employ specific design features to physically direct traffic into counterclockwise circulation around the center island. Each approach is under yield sign control. Speeds within the roundabout are generally 25 mph or less. Finally, left turning traffic must proceed around the center island, never in front. Rotary intersections and traffic circles are still found across the country and motorists have likely encountered at least one of these circular intersections while driving. Therefore, when roundabouts are mentioned, the majority of the driving public pictures these earlier types and problems associated with them. Although similar, the modern roundabout is a new version of circular intersections that eliminates most concerns related to rotaries and traffic circles.

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To more clearly describe the key features of a modern roundabout, the following terms are used. These features are shown in the illustration* (1A) depicting a typical roundabout.

Bicycle Treatments – providing correct transitions from bicycle lanes allows cyclists to either ride through the roundabout with vehicles or walk their bikes using the pedestrian crossings; vehicle speeds average approximately 15 mph, which is comparable to bicycling speeds

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Hang some festive solar-powered lighting in a favorite spot, and you’ll have a nightly reminder to savor the moment – and sit outside while you can.

Without the need for cables, or even loose batteries, lamps that run on the sun are perfectly portable. Bring them on picnics, hiking trips or wherever you set up a cozy camp for the night.

More common before the 1960s, this type of intersection typically includes a large diameter, sometimes in excess of 300 feet. This results in speeds usually greater than 30 mph. In addition, rotaries are commonly controlled with the ‘yield to the right' rule giving priority to entering traffic. Lincoln Memorial Circle in Washington D.C. is an example of a rotary that provides access to Arlington Memorial Bridge and local roads.

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Are generally located at the intersection of two local streets and are used for traffic calming and/or aesthetics. Some traffic circles are placed on existing intersections without any modifications to the intersection making movements difficult for larger trucks. Approaches to the traffic circle may be uncontrolled or stop sign controlled. Left turns may also occur in a clockwise direction in front of the center island at some traffic circles. Traffic circles have been used by many cities in the past, but are increasingly rare today.

Sunny days are here! As if that isn’t reason enough to celebrate, you can let the sun work double shifts. Solar-powered lighting reuses daylight for an evening outside in the lingering warmth.

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If you have a solar-powered LED lamp, simply let it bask alongside yourself. (And since it’s there, why not use it as a parasol to shade a cold drink?) When the day draws to an end, you’ll have plenty of sunlight left.

Landscape Buffer – proper landscaping can prevent pedestrians from crossing into the center island while beautifying the intersection at the same time