Using a Roundabout PEDESTRIANS What is a & CYCLISTS Questions, comments or concerns? roundabout? Contact us in whichever way is most convenient. Online `` A roundabout is a one-way circular intersection engineered to reduce www.co.dakota.mn.us congestion and maximize safety. Call `` The “yield at entry” rule reduces delay by (952) 891-7100 eliminating unnecessary stopping. Drivers yield to traffic in the roundabout and enter only when there is a safe gap in traffic.

`` Pavement markings and signs direct traffic into a one-way, counter-clockwise flow.

`` Raised islands and painted crosswalks at roundabouts provide safety for pedestrians. Transportation Department State law requires a motorist to yield right-of- 14955 Galaxie Aveune way to pedestrians in a marked crosswalk. Apple Valley, MN 55124

`` Bicyclists using the roundabout can either www.co.dakota.mn.us exit at the crosswalk and use the sidewalk, or continue with traffic on the road.

Driving in circles can be a good thing, if it means you get where you want to Please drive safely go quicker and safer. Since roundabouts are fairly new to our area, That’s why Dakota County has begun please expect a short adjustment period as incorporating roundabouts into their drivers get used to driving them.

road network. Brought to you by Crossing as a PEDESTRIAN `` Cross only at designated crosswalks. `` NEVER cross to the center of a roundabout.

Anatomy of a roundabout 1a | Center Island 3c | Crosswalk 2b | Truck Apron 4d | Refuge Island

Sample Movements Extend your arm and point Cross to the refuge island Wait on the refuge island Pedestrian 1 to show the motorists that 2 only when traffic yields or 3 for a gap in the other you intend to cross. stops. direction of traffic. Bicycle on Roadway Bicycle on Sidewalk Wait at the crosswalk for a Keep your arm up, pointing Remember to point to show safe gap in traffic. as you cross. traffic you intend to cross.

BICYCLES on the road BICYCLES a Experienced cyclists travel through the roundabout on the sidewalk using the same general rules that apply to motorists.

b Always yield to pedestrians in the crosswalks. d 1 Yield to traffic in the roundabout; only enter when there is a safe gap c  in traffic. Dismount at the ramp leading to the sidewalk Stay in your lane and maintain a and walk your bicycle. good pace. Use the sidewalks and 2 Don’t hug the curb – this way, crosswalks, following drivers will see you. the same rules that apply to pedestrians.