Determining the Impacts of Roundabouts on Roadway Networks

Status: Complete
Report Date: 07/21/2008

Summary:

Roundabouts are gaining in popularity as a method for controlling traffic flow at particular intersections or portions of roadway corridors. They may, however, negatively affect overall system performance. MnDOT developed a toolbox to help cities, counties and other agencies accurately assess the impact of roundabouts on different kinds of highway systems and corridors.

Project Personnel:

Principal Investigator: Shauna Hallmark

Technical Liaison: Paul Stine

Project Coordinator: Clark Moe

Panel Members:
Gary Bruggeman - Steele County Engineer
James Rosenow - Project Management and Technical Support
John Maczko - Saint Paul City Engineer
Kenneth Johnson - Traffic Engineering
Robert Kozel - Benton County Engineer
Roger Gustafson - Carver County Engineer/Pub Works Dir
Wayne Sandberg - Washington County

Final Deliverables:

Report #2008-24
Research Summary