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Putting the ROUND in roundabout
The Cruz Bay roundabout is really very close to being a roundabout now. There is still some driver confusion. A flagman is sometimes there directing traffic, sometimes not. Sometimes there are two of them. And there’s a stop sign in the circle that doesn’t belong there. If you’re in the circle, you’re supposed to have the right-of-way. You can drive round and round all day without stopping if you want. 15 Responses to “Putting the ROUND in roundabout”Leave a Reply |
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September 28th, 2009 07:55
Im getting dizzy just looking at the picture…This should be fun for all of us…
September 28th, 2009 08:09
Actually, it looks like they are putting the Dabout in Roundabout…..they should just rename that intersection, “Confusion Union”.
-Bert
September 28th, 2009 08:10
if the taxi driver in the above picture can’t figure out which way to go in circles then how are all of our vacationers going to figure it out!
September 28th, 2009 09:40
I’m looking at it and my head is starting to spin. Then, I found myself trying to figure out how to get through it by moving my hands around in circular patterns. I expect to get us all killed next summer when I ram into a dump truck.
This would be nice…on the way into the circle, kinda divide the road with some of those tall, skinny reflective post things. That way, I can’t go right when I enter the circle. Of course, that won’t happen, and as mentioned, I’ll get us killed by going the wrong way.
September 28th, 2009 09:59
The hilarity that will ensue will be priceless.
September 28th, 2009 12:58
hmmmm, so when coming up the hill and turning left on to centerline, I do not need to stop?
I can not wait til Nov…….granted I will be not be drinking so may be easier…..:)
September 28th, 2009 13:14
So… if I’m coming from town and heading for Marketplace for example, do I go straight (as it appears the taxi in the picture is doing), or circle to the left around the pile o’ junk (as I would have expected)?
September 28th, 2009 13:14
We need a roundabout cam…now that would be fun to watch.
September 28th, 2009 15:25
That is the funniest thing I have heard all day: “You can drive round and round all day without stopping if you want.” I think at the next roundabout I come to, I’ll just carve off about 20 minutes worth of circles. Thanks!
September 28th, 2009 19:40
Oh my goodness too funny! While you’re driving “round and round” please insert theme music of “Pop Goes The Weasel”. That’s usually what we hum while looking for parking in Cruz Bay.
September 28th, 2009 20:21
I have seen some crazy intersections, and I think roundabouts are wonderful solutions as long as the larger vehicles can maneuver them easily… and if there are not too many lost souls circling and circling and circling to the delight of the circle cam watchers…..
September 28th, 2009 23:42
its not a roundabout yet, its still just an intersection but with roundabout like features. you do have to stop at that sign. that section is sort of a mini-one way street. but dream the big dream, and someday soon you can can drive round & round all day without stopping
September 29th, 2009 06:28
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September 29th, 2009 06:39
I wonder what the speed limit will be……….
September 29th, 2009 07:04
@MAtt: I think at the next roundabout I come to, I’ll just carve off about 20 minutes worth of circles.
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