Roundabouts, A Good Thing!

I recently posted a driving tip article on our web site on roundabouts. My goal is to create an awareness on the topic of roundabouts in the United States. The bottom line is that roundabouts have been utilized as road constructs for many decades throughout England and the European continent. The statistics, which are highlighted in the above article, show that roudabouts are safer, more efficient, and more energy efficient. So... why on Earth are the controversial? I've seen several communities that actually fight upgrading an intersection with a 4-way stop to a roundabout. I guess most people just don't like change, regardless of whether its good or bad. In the case of roundabouts there is little doubt that these road constructs are better in every way. Please take a moment, read the article mentioned above, and whenever possible "beat the drum" on the goodness of roundabouts. And make certain that any drivers ed course taught in your area thoroughly covers this important topic.