14Th St Roundabout Brochure Final (PDF)
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Roundabout Information Roundabout Information How to Drive Always Yield a Roundabout Dugdale Rd TURN by Turn ALWAYS Yield Dugdale Rd • Observe all road rules YIELD: The “Golden Rule” of Roundabouts • Slow down Prior to entering and exiting the Enter only when • Yield to pedestrians and there is a safe gap in bicyclists at the crosswalk as roundabout, you must yield to traffic. pedestrians and bicyclists in the you enter crosswalk. • Yield to circulating traffic from the left before entering Remember, you must yield to all 14th St circulating traffic as drivers in the roundabout have the right-of-way. Yield to all 14th St traffic coming from the left. 14th St Drivers must yield to pedestrians and bicyclists in the crosswalks. • Enter the roundabout when there is a safe gap in traffic 14th St » Yield to Any questions or comments • Yield to pedestrians and regarding the 14th Street Phase I traffic in the roundabout bicyclists at the crosswalk as Study should be directed to: you exit Mr. Thomas Somodji Yield to pedestrians Lake County Division of » and bicyclists in the Transportation crosswalk 600 West Winchester Road Libertyville, IL 60048-1381 The driver in the roundabout Dugdale Rd can either exit or continue 847.377.7485 circulating. Entering vehicles » Wayfinding sign must yield to all traffic coming [email protected] from the left. » Pedestrian crossing ahead YIELD Yielding » Roundabout ahead, Dugdale Rd slow down /lcdot @lcdot Circulating www.lakecountyil.gov/transportation Roundabout Information Roundabout Information Emergency Vehicles Pedestrians & Large Trucks & Bicyclists After you exit the EMERGENCY Vehicles roundabout, move to Crossing as a PEDESTRIAN BICYCLISTS on the sidewalk the right and stop so the emergency vehicle can Motorists are required by law to safely pass. move over when an emergency vehicle approaches. In the case of roundabouts, motorists must clear a roundabout if they hear (or see) an emergency vehicle approaching. Extend your arm and point to show the motorists that you intend to 100% 1 cross. Wait at the crosswalk for a safe gap in traffic. If you are already in the Dismount at the sidewalk ramp and Do not enter a roundabout, do not stop 2 Cross to the raised median island only when traffic yields or stops and walk your bicycle. roundabout when an because the emergency there is a safe gap in traffic. Keep your arm up, pointing as you cross. Use the sidewalks and crosswalks, vehicle may not be able emergency vehicle Wait on the raised median island for a gap in the other direction of following the same rules that apply to is approaching from to safely pass. 3 traffic. Remember to point to show traffic you intend to cross. another direction. pedestrians. KEY Anatomy of a ROUNDABOUT BICYCLISTS on the road Prior to entering the Stopped roundabout, move to the Yielding right so the emergency Bicyclists on the road vehicle can safely pass. In Motion Bicyclists on the sidewalk Ambulance Pedestrians on the sidewalk LARGE Trucks Experienced bicyclists travel through 1. Slow down. the roundabout using the same 2. Read advance signing for your a c general rule. • Roundabouts are designed to destination. d accommodate large vehicles b On your approach, choose the 3. Yield to pedestrians and bicyclists such as trucks with 1 proper lane for your route. at the crosswalk. semi-trailers. Always yield to pedestrians in the 4. Yield to circulating traffic from the • As truck drivers navigate a single crosswalks. left before entering. lane roundabout, it is common Yield to traffic in the roundabout; for their trailer to track onto 5. When clear, stay close to the left only enter when there is a safe gap mountable surfaces such as the curb line and use all available in traffic. space to enter the roundabout. truck apron. • The truck apron is a raised 6. Keep in mind the trailer may off- concrete are designed Stay in your lane and maintain a track onto the mountable truck specifically for large trucks to KEY 2 good pace. apron while making left and use. a Don’t hug the curb – this way, through movements. Central Island c Crosswalk drivers will see you. 7. Yield to pedestrians and bicyclists b Truck Apron d Raised Median at the crosswalk as you exit..