Comments on: About that Roundabout http://ward3brighton.ca/blog/2009/07/10/334 Councillor Rob Lantz - Charlottetown | Ward 3 (Brighton) Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:14:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Gareth Estey http://ward3brighton.ca/blog/2009/07/10/334/comment-page-1#comment-101287 Gareth Estey Sun, 09 Aug 2009 22:39:58 +0000 http://ward3brighton.ca/?p=334#comment-101287 Well, if you have driven in Britian, you will see that round-abouts do improve traffic flow. However, what is proposed for 'Mt. EdwardBelvedere' is too small for that space. From what I have seen, the new round-about should be twice the proposed size, assuming you want a constant traffic flow in all directions. And if you really want to improve traffic flow, without spending a lot of money, city council will approve the removal of the coffee shop on that corner to a "less traffic intrusive" place. Well, if you have driven in Britian, you will see that round-abouts do improve traffic flow. However, what is proposed for ‘Mt. EdwardBelvedere’ is too small for that space.

From what I have seen, the new round-about should be twice the proposed size, assuming you want a constant traffic flow in all directions.

And if you really want to improve traffic flow, without spending a lot of money, city council will approve the removal of the coffee shop on that corner to a “less traffic intrusive” place.

]]> By: Councillor Rob Lantz http://ward3brighton.ca/blog/2009/07/10/334/comment-page-1#comment-101286 Councillor Rob Lantz Wed, 05 Aug 2009 14:33:24 +0000 http://ward3brighton.ca/?p=334#comment-101286 <a href="http://www.slate.com/id/2223035/" rel="nofollow">Why American drivers should learn to love the roundabout.</a> Why American drivers should learn to love the roundabout.

]]> By: John Morris http://ward3brighton.ca/blog/2009/07/10/334/comment-page-1#comment-101274 John Morris Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:30:01 +0000 http://ward3brighton.ca/?p=334#comment-101274 I, too, am a supporter of this roundabout and further roundabouts in our city. It's time to rid the city of the inefficient ways we travel throughout our city meanwhile helping the environment and saving Island drivers money on gas. I, too, am a supporter of this roundabout and further roundabouts in our city. It’s time to rid the city of the inefficient ways we travel throughout our city meanwhile helping the environment and saving Island drivers money on gas.

]]> By: Andrew Chisholm http://ward3brighton.ca/blog/2009/07/10/334/comment-page-1#comment-101273 Andrew Chisholm Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:11:04 +0000 http://ward3brighton.ca/?p=334#comment-101273 I support the effort by the city and I hope businesses in the area lean to support it as well. This intersection is very busy and if the roundabout works then a roundabout can work at almost every other intersection within the city. I'll be there on opening day to watch. I support the effort by the city and I hope businesses in the area lean to support it as well. This intersection is very busy and if the roundabout works then a roundabout can work at almost every other intersection within the city.

I’ll be there on opening day to watch.

]]> By: Councillor Rob Lantz http://ward3brighton.ca/blog/2009/07/10/334/comment-page-1#comment-101272 Councillor Rob Lantz Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:43:02 +0000 http://ward3brighton.ca/?p=334#comment-101272 Thanks Jeff. Typically we only hear from those opposed to any particular issue, but there's been a fair amount of public support for the roundabout. Thanks Jeff. Typically we only hear from those opposed to any particular issue, but there’s been a fair amount of public support for the roundabout.

]]> By: Jeff http://ward3brighton.ca/blog/2009/07/10/334/comment-page-1#comment-101271 Jeff Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:53:31 +0000 http://ward3brighton.ca/?p=334#comment-101271 Well said, Rob. The roundabout's time has come and there are perfectly good environmental, financial,logistical and safety reasons for it that you mention like reduced idling and fuel consumption,improved traffic flow, and better safety. Not to mention the bonus of breaking the tyranny of the traffic light that has gripped our fair city for far too long. Stick to your guns and keep up the good work. Well said, Rob.

The roundabout’s time has come and there are perfectly good environmental, financial,logistical and safety reasons for it that you mention like reduced idling and fuel consumption,improved traffic flow, and better safety. Not to mention the bonus of breaking the tyranny of the traffic light that has gripped our fair city for far too long.

Stick to your guns and keep up the good work.

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