20071030

On Roundabouts

On roundabouts you die. They are silly, don't seem to actually improve traffic (in fact, while perhaps the chance of you having to stop is less than at a stoplight, the chance of getting in an accident seems greatly increased). And if you're a pedestrian trying to cross, well then, run. And run fast.

5 comments:

Elisabeth said...

You die on roundabouts? Great, just great.

spiralgalax said...

I get lost when I see them! Because I usually walk on walking paths that are a bit too the side, and I forget how many spokes I've passed...

etteloc said...

Roundabouts are the bane of humanity. It's just...counterintuitive.

angelique said...

I've gotten lost too, though usually only when it's dark. And they just suck and I go way out of my way to avoid them.

theoldman said...

I work with traffic engineers who study these things (logically and analytically), and they're proven to be more efficient and safer than standard intersections. Regardless of Angelique's opinions on the matter.