[thechat] No Roundabouts In Japan?

[Isaac Forman]

Hi,

I'd like to unsubscribe from this topic...


;)


isaac


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> [mailto:thechat-bounces at lists.evolt.org] On Behalf Of Chris Marsh
> Sent: Thursday, 11 September 2003 5:07 PM
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> Subject: RE: [thechat] No Roundabouts In Japan?
> 
> 
> > > 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"??
> 
> PEdestrian LIght CONtrolled crossings. Basically where the 
> pedestrian has the right of way across a road.
> 
> Regards
> 
> Chris Marsh
> 
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