[thechat] No Roundabouts In Japan?

[Hassan Schroeder]

Tony Crockford wrote:

> As no-one has mentioned it so far I feel I should draw attention to the 
> "magic roundabout" in Swindon:
> 
> http://www.swindonweb.com/life/lifemagi0.htm
> 
> a series of "mini" roundabouts (themselves a curse) arranged as a larger 
> roundabout.

Too wild, but ...

% Most accidents have involved cyclists and motorcyclists and now a cycle lane
% running right round the outside of the roundabout, with pelican crossings,
% should ensure that the Magic Roundabout becomes as safe as it is efficient.

..I'll bite -- what are "pelican crossings"??

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