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How roundabouts work

(Excerpts from Wisconsin DOT Site)

Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Wisconsin Dept. of Transportation
Roundabout Information is an Excellent
Resource for Traffic Safety Educators

Drivers in a roundabout

  • Slow down
  • Watch for traffic signs
  • Move into the correct lane for the direction you want to travel
  • Yield to pedestrians and bicyclists as you enter and exit the roundabout
  • Look to the left for traffic
  • Enter when it is safe
  • Keep your speed low within the roundabout
  • Exit carefully to your destination

Bicyclists in a roundabout 

  • If you are riding on the shoulder or bike lane, merge into the traffic lane before the shoulder ends. 
  • Signal your intent to move into traffic. 
  • Once inside the roundabout, don't hug the curb. 
  • Ride close to the middle of the lane to prevent cars from passing and cutting you off. 
  • Watch for cars waiting to enter the roundabout, as they may not see you. 
  • If you do not want to ride your bike in the roundabout, use the sidewalk and proceed as a pedestrian.

Promotional materials (Thanks Wisconsin DOT!)

  • Informational Brochure PDF (660 KB)
     
  • "Roundabouts: The Wisconsin Experience" Video
    This is a 2 minute excerpt from a 12 minute video providing testimonials on the acceptance and operations of roundabouts in various communities in Wisconsin. If you would like the full video with 12 minutes of testimonials contact Patrick Fleming at mailto:patrick.fleming@dot.state.wi.us to request a VHS format tape. (Be sure to thank them!)
     
    Playing time: 2:08
    High bandwidth (9 MB, WMV file) | Low bandwidth (2 MB, WMV file)
    (This is a large file and could take several minutes to download.)

Aerial view of the 6th street roundabout intersection in Milwaukee, WI
Aerial view of the 6th Street roundabout intersection
in Milwaukee, WI.