More Related Content More from THECITYALLIANCE (20) Roundabout Field of View - Sarasota1. Some examples of
USA Roundabouts
Field of View Constrained
for
Safety & Aesthetics
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3. Benderson University Pkwy Town Center “as is”
Constrained Field of View
Entering Driver attention focus on looking left
(aesthetics strong)
4. Ringling @ Pineapple “as is”
Unconstrained Field of View
Driver distracted by view of all action in the roundabout
(aesthetics weak)
5. Five Points Roundabout “as is”
Constrained Field of View
Entering Driver attention focus on looking left
(aesthetics strong)
6. Carmel, IN: no direction sign pollution
Center Raised to Constrain Field of View
7. Carmel, IN no direction sign pollution in center & Landscaping/wall constrains Field of View.
(photo from Time Magazine, Sept 2008)
11. Ft. Pierce, Fl. – raised center constrains field of view &
no direction signs in center
12. Tampa, Fl, Aquarium – no yellow direction signs in center &
Landscaping constrains Field of View
13. Hilton Head, SC: no direction sign pollution in center &
Landscaping constrains Field of View.
17. Ringling @ Pineapple “as is”
Unconstrained Field of View
Driver distracted by view of all action in the roundabout
(aesthetics weak)