Roundabouts roundup

Two roundabout related bits for today. Proposed traffic circle at Westminster and Seminary DPW has proposed putting in a traffic circle at the intersection of Westminster and Seminary — to manage speeds at this intersection. Residents in the area would prefer a four way stop. Here are some of their thoughts: I think the traffic circle is overkill […]

June 30, 2009; 11:52 AM • by North Richmond News

Two roundabout related bits for today.

Proposed traffic circle at Westminster and Seminary

DPW has proposed putting in a traffic circle at the intersection of Westminster and Seminary — to manage speeds at this intersection. Residents in the area would prefer a four way stop. Here are some of their thoughts:

I think the traffic circle is overkill and don’t think it’s worth
the cost. I still think if there is a 4-way stop that will reduce the
number of people cutting through the neighborhood, as those seem to be
the greatest speed offenders.

…no strong opinions on this subject and will go with the flow.
I support the traffic circle if the problem of cars parked on the
corners do not cause a headache for large traffic and those
living/parking there.

I assume that DPW is talking more about these temporary traffic circles seen in Church Hill and less about the proposed roundabout at Hermitage and Laburnum.

Traffic Stats from Laburnum and Hermitage

Here are some RPD provided traffic stats from the intersection of Laburnum and Hermitage. These are accidents/fatalities “in the intersection.” Something is considered “in the intersection” if it occurs 1 – 150 feet away from the intersection.