Our Penndot friends recently put out a news release. It contained a barrage of statistics showing roundabouts are safer than the intersections they replaced-- fewer crashes, fewer injuries, fewer fatalities.
That's all well and good.
But, why do drivers still hate roundabouts?
I traveled through a couple last week-- the ones near Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport in Avoca. It was my standard procedure-- crawl through the roundabout at the slowest speed possible. Keep an eye out for other cars and trucks. Breathe a sigh of relief when I hit a straight piece of pavement again.
Numbers and statistics can be manipulated many different ways, but I have faith that the Penndot numbers are what they appear to be. I hope.
However, I'd be happy with more straight lines and well timed traffic signals.
I still have to wonder, if roundabouts are so wonderful, why do you keep trying to convince drivers?
