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Clodfobble · 08-18-2005, 11:21 AM

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The snowplows have an easier time with them.

I think that's probably not an issue here...

Elspode · 08-18-2005, 04:13 PM

Roundabouts are infesting the KC area increasingly. They aren't so annoying in the new developments, but when they sneak them into streets you've been driving on for 30 years...well, let's just say that it is unsettling at best.

I live just South of the intersection of 3 major highways. As luck would have it, they converge in a generally triangular arrangement as seen from the air, and it is known as the "Grandview Triangle". It is a great double-entendre, though, because it wasn't really named that because of the shape...it was named that because cars go in, but they don't come out...ala the Bermuda Triangle.

It is undergoing a massive, complete reconstruction right now, and when all is complete, there will be a couple of roundabouts constructed as part of the rather more elaborate thoroughfare crossings/entrance ramp intersections (you'd sort of have to see the 3D visualizations online to understand what I mean...in fact, *I* even have to go back and look at them to get it).

I dearly hope it is better when complete. It would be difficult for it to be worse.

08-18-2005, 04:13 PM	#2
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	Roundabouts are infesting the KC area increasingly. They aren't so annoying in the new developments, but when they sneak them into streets you've been driving on for 30 years...well, let's just say that it is unsettling at best. I live just South of the intersection of 3 major highways. As luck would have it, they converge in a generally triangular arrangement as seen from the air, and it is known as the "Grandview Triangle". It is a great double-entendre, though, because it wasn't really named that because of the shape...it was named that because cars go in, but they don't come out...ala the Bermuda Triangle. It is undergoing a massive, complete reconstruction right now, and when all is complete, there will be a couple of roundabouts constructed as part of the rather more elaborate thoroughfare crossings/entrance ramp intersections (you'd sort of have to see the 3D visualizations online to understand what I mean...in fact, I even have to go back and look at them to get it). I dearly hope it is better when complete. It would be difficult for it to be worse. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

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