tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102538965694240940.post6268263435897866277..comments2024-03-27T12:53:39.298+01:00Comments on A view from the cycle path: The Slow-Turbo Roundabout. A promising new Dutch roundabout design and why you should NOT copy itDavid Hembrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14543024940730663645noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102538965694240940.post-19926576629697246642018-09-03T07:04:35.290+02:002018-09-03T07:04:35.290+02:00"The distance between the crossings and the r..."The distance between the crossings and the roundabout is quite large, but for drivers entering the roundabout the distance between the crossing and the point where they need to choose a lane is very short. This may distract drivers such that they are less likely to notice cyclists."<br /><br />There is one of these that's almost identical near my house, though the crossing is for Sweet Aftonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03508987925732896008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102538965694240940.post-80939255963755709712015-06-16T23:23:39.661+02:002015-06-16T23:23:39.661+02:00Correction, the video shows south-west to north-ea...Correction, the video shows south-west to north-east.<br /><br />Another thing, I think the actual problem on this crossing is not caused by the cycle lanes, but by the seemingly large amount of car infrastructure. I don't really understand why a big turbo roundabout is needed at this location, I've never seen it much more busy than on the video (it's around 17:30). <br /><br />I'Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02078985884865123913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102538965694240940.post-37647863595609979762015-06-16T18:57:53.713+02:002015-06-16T18:57:53.713+02:00I agree with your concerns, especially the first. ...I agree with your concerns, especially the first. Car drivers don't seem to expect a bicyle priority crossing so far from the roundabout. I have used it a few times now, and have seen several near misses already. Today I decided to record the situation and experienced a near miss myself. You can hear the car stopping with screeching tires. I had full eye contact with both him and the driver Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02078985884865123913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102538965694240940.post-34160704247080895952015-06-12T20:59:21.534+02:002015-06-12T20:59:21.534+02:00"Reduce the safety problem"? Don't ..."Reduce the safety problem"? Don't you mean 'increase safety'?ScottRABhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12531305387345995560noreply@blogger.com