Cambridge is to get what the local authority says is the UK’s first Dutch-style roundabout.
Cambridge is to get what the local authority says is the UK’s first Dutch-style roundabout.
The proposed roundabout design in Cambridge has parallel priority crossings on each arm and a ring around the edge to enable pedestrians and cyclists to have priority over motor traffic.
These roundabouts have already been trialled at the Transport Research Laboratory (TRL), which found that in general all users thought the design was safe, although there were some concerns about understanding of priorities.
The roundabout on the outskirts of Cambridge is at a site where there has historically been a lot of accidents involving pedestrians and cyclists. The area will also see more use through employment growth, including the nearby Cambridge Biomedical Campus. The County Council is working to lift the already high levels of cycling up to a mode share of 40% of all journeys in the city, not only to manage traffic congestion, but also for other benefits such as public health and air quality.
The scheme for Fendon Road roundabout has had initial designs done by Skanska and Cambridgeshire County Council. It is hoped that the Dutch Cycling Embassy will support the detailed design
Source: UK’s first Dutch-style roundabout gets go-ahead | Article | New Civil Engineer
