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Figure 7-14 Proposed Conditions Plan View: Palm River Road
Roundabouts are discussed in Chapter Two of the Complete Streets Guide. The addition of a roundabout as shown in Figure 7-14 establishes a gateway to the Greater Palm River Community that slows incoming traffic to appropriate speeds for the contexts and still moves vehicles safely and efficiently at the intersection. It has the added benefit of providing a location for public art (discussed in Chapter Four) that can enhance the definition of this gateway. The roundabout provides a slower speed environment, with landscaping, trees and the elimination of the traffic signal poles as shown in Figure 7-15.
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