Like many American cities, Sarasota is installing many new roundabouts.
More photos of Roundabouts
https://www.scenicflorida.org/sarasota-roundabouts/
https://www.visitsarasota.com/article/city-sarasota-guide-roundabouts
Safety
Fewer crashes, 90% fewer fatalities and 75% fewer injuries
Fewer severe crashes
10 to 40% fewer pedestrian/bicycle crashes
Roundabouts are safer for beginner and elderly drivers
Can be used in multiple road intersections
Time Savings
30 to 50% increase in traffic capacity for intersection, less delay waiting at stops and signals
Environmentally Friendly
Reduces pollution (from cars not waiting at traffic signals), reduces noise, reduces fuel consumption
Roundabout islands can be landscaped with native plants and trees
Roundabouts generally take less land than traditional intersections as they don't require turning lanes
Saves Money
Without traffic signals, no cost for traffic signals and yearly maintenance
Intersection still operates in power outages, no need for police to direct traffic
Roundabouts can help improve sales at nearby businesses across the country as more people can walk or easily drive to locations compared to traditional intersections
Can act as a marker to a business or downtown district
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