Roundabouts & Rural Highways

2014PDFBriefFHWA-SA-14-097RoundaboutsRural highwaysTraffic safetyUnited StatesUnited States. Federal Highway Administration. Office of SafetyUnited States. Federal Highway Administration. Office of SafetyShaw, JeffreyIsebrands, HillaryFederal Highway AdministrationFHWA identified roundabouts as a Proven Safety Countermeasure because of their ability to substantially reduce the types of crashes that result in injury or loss of life. Roundabouts are designed to improve safety for all users, including pedestrians and bicycles. They also provide significant operational benefits compared to conventional intersections.93