Comments on: Who has the right of way at traffic circles?

By: Rob Butcher

Rob Butcher — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:40:16 +0000

Thanks for the clarification, John. In our household, we sometimes interchange the terms. There is a clear difference between the two.
Thanks for your comments.

By: Rob Butcher

Rob Butcher — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:40:00 +0000

Thanks for the clarification, John. In our household, we sometimes interchange the terms. There is a clear difference between the two.
Thanks for your comments.

By: Jon Pascal

Jon Pascal — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:55:16 +0000

Correction – Traffic circles and roundabouts are fundamentally different traffic control devices. They are not the same. The reference is correct for traffic circles which are found in the NorKirk neighborhood. There currently are no roundabouts located in Kirkland that I know of. A good example of a roundabout are the triple roundabouts that have just been constructed at the Hollywood Hills intersection in Woodinville. Each approach to the roundabout has a yield sign. Traffic circles have no such sign and are typically located in neighborhoods to “calm” traffic. Roundabouts are alternatives to traffic signals and are typically located on arterials. If you want to learn more about transportation in Kirkland or voice your opinion about a particular concern, please come to a Kirkland Transportation Commision meeting. They are typcially the 4th Wednesday of every month in Council Chambers.
http://www.ci.kirkland.wa.us/depart/Public_Works/Committees___Commissions/Transportation_Commission.htm

By: Jon Pascal

Jon Pascal — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:55:00 +0000