Comments on Loudoun County Traffic: Gilbert's Corner Roundabout Construction Detour St...

Having driven in the U.K. for over 20 years I foun...

2009-09-17T08:47:38.520-04:00

Having driven in the U.K. for over 20 years I found that traffic circles are a great way to keep traffic flowing. However, in order for the process to work drivers need to know the rules and also use there turn indicators to show other drivers which way they plan to go when in the circle. It would be to each drivers' advantage if you could show the proper procedures for signalling in the circle it would have a positive impact in moving traffic through much faster. I suggest that the county or the state suggest a web site that show: Use turn signals. Indicate intent to turn so those waiting to enter the rotary ahead and drivers behind your vehicle will know what to expect.

Readers can go to wikihow for instructions:

http://www.wikihow.com/Drive-in-a-Rotary

Thanks for your comments and observations. We'll p...

2009-06-26T18:48:05.146-04:00

Thanks for your comments and observations. We'll put in your request for accident/fatality rates and see what information we can find. Thanks for reading Loudoun County Traffic.

So how many of the officials responsible for this ...

2009-06-26T05:57:41.118-04:00

So how many of the officials responsible for this 'traffic calming' project drive through this mess every day? Instead of improving the roads to allow smoother traffic flow, you instead congest it?
Traffic circles work in other countries because their drivers have stricter requirements for drivers' licenses, and obey the rules imposed upon them. Here, it's a free-for-all to get in/out of circles.
I'd be interested in seeing the accident/fatality rates for the Gilbert's Corner instersection pre-circles. Where can I find it?