As harvest season continues across Michigan, remember that even if you have to slow down to 20 mph and follow a tractor for one mile, it takes only three minutes of your time – about the same amount as waiting for one stoplight. Drive safely, Michigan! https://t.co/q52uBOWzSw
We appreciate the positive feedback we've received about the flowers planted along roadsides as part of our pollinator habitat management program (https://t.co/muRf9S6Mok)! However, parking on the shoulder of busy roadways to take pictures can cause a safety issue.
Quick facts about roundabouts:
• More than 11,000 roundabouts have been installed in the U.S.
• Lower speeds of 15-25 mph make roundabouts a safer choice for everyone, and especially for pedestrians and bicyclists.
• Roundabouts reduce traffic delays by 62 to 74 percent.
• Roundabouts can cost less than signals over time because they do not require signal equipment installation, power, and maintenance
Learn more roundabout safety tips for drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians: https://t.co/YxNzHuhMDM
@USDOTFHWA has declared this week to be National #Roundabouts Week. On the latest Talking Michigan Transportation podcast, a conversation with MDOT Engineer of Traffic Safety Garrett Dawe about the life-saving benefits of roundabouts. https://t.co/Fse1Wapm2L