[thechat] No Roundabouts In Japan?
Hassan Schroeder
hassan at webtuitive.com
Thu Sep 11 13:20:34 CDT 2003
Chris Marsh wrote:
>>% 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.
Ah, thanks. Doesn't sound like a very efficient solution for the
cyclists, but then, for non-cycling-friendly road design, the US
is way out in front for sure... :-)
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