Using a Roundabout What is a Questions, comments or concerns? PEDESTRIANS roundabout? Contact us in whichever way is most convenient.  A roundabout is a one-way circular intersection & BICYCLISTS engineered to maximize safety and reduce tra c congestion.   The “yield at entry” rule reduces delay by Online eliminating unnecessary stopping. Drivers wisconsinroundabouts.gov yield to tra c in the roundabout and enter only when there is a safe gap in tra c.  Pavement markings and signs direct tra c into a one-way, counter-clockwise  ow.   Raised islands and painted crosswalks at Email roundabouts provide safety for pedestrians. [email protected] Short crossing distances and slow moving tra c increase pedestrian safety.  Pedestrians cross the street using the designated Social media crosswalks. Raised islands are provided in the middle of each crossing so pedestrians only cross one direction of tra c at a time.  Bicyclists using the roundabout can either exit at the bicycle ramps and use the sidewalk, or continue with tra c on the road.

Driving in circles can be a good thing, if it means you get where you want to Please drive safely more quickly and safely. Since roundabouts are fairly new to our area, That’s why the Wisconsin Department please expect a short adjustment period as of Transportation will incorporate drivers get used to driving them. roundabouts into our road network. November 2016 Crossing as a PEDESTRIAN  Cross only at designated crosswalks.  NEVER cross to the center of a roundabout.

Anatomy of a roundabout 1a | Center Island 1c | Crosswalk 2b | Truck Apron 2d | Raised Median Island Sample Movements Bicyclist on the road Extend your arm and point Cross to the raised median Wait on the raised median Bicyclists on the sidewalk 1 to show the motorists that 2 island only when tra c 3 island for a gap in the other you intend to cross. yields or stops and there is direction of tra c. Pedestrians on the sidewalk a safe gap in tra c. Wait at the crosswalk for Remember to point to show a safe gap in tra c. Keep your arm up, pointing tra c you intend to cross. as you cross.

BICYCLISTS on the road BICYCLISTS Experienced bicyclists travel through the roundabout on the sidewalk using the same general rules that apply to motorists. a On your approach, choose the proper lane for your route. Always yield to pedestrians b 1 in the crosswalks. Yield to tra c in the roundabout; Dismount at the ramp only enter when there is a safe gap leading to the sidewalk c in tra c. and walk your bicycle.  d  Stay in your lane and maintain Use the sidewalks and a good pace. crosswalks, following 2 Don’t hug the curb – this way, the same rules that drivers will see you. apply to pedestrians.