Roundabouts
A roundabout is an intersection at which all traffic circulates counterclockwise, to the right
of a central island. Entering vehicles must yield to all traffic already in the roundabout.
There are 3 roundabouts in Brampton, located on:
- Hallstone Road
- Royal West Drive (two roundabouts)
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Benefits of Roundabouts
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- Slows Traffic While Improving Traffic Flow
Traffic flow is improved by keeping all directions of traffic flowing as compared to traditional intersection which stops two or more directions of traffic at a time.
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- Safety
Roundabouts have fewer points where collisions may occur, 8 as opposed to a traditional intersection which has 32. Collisions that can occur in roundabouts are less severe as a result of the decreased speed.
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- More Environmentally Friendly
The increased rate of traffic flow in roundabouts reduces the stop and start of traditional intersection. Fewer stops and starts mean reduced fuel consumption which results in reduced emissions.
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- Reduced Costs
Roundabouts reduce costs when compared to traditional intersections as there is no need to install, maintain or power traffic signal equipment.
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