Washington state is ranked as 4th in the nation in a recent survey of the number of roundabouts.

Roundabouts are relatively new in the Wenatchee Valley, and the traffic control measures have had plenty of detractors.

Did you know a traffic circle is different from a roundabout? The difference is based on the actual design (SEE GRAPHIC BELOW)

Traffic circles have the entry approach at a right angle and sometimes include a stop sign at the approach. A roundabout is a series of crossing intersections with vehicles entering at a gentle angle.

An example of traffic circles would be the series found on 1st Street in Wenatchee between Chelan Ave. and Miller Street.

The best example in the Wenatchee area of a roundabout is the multi-lane intersection at Easy Street and US2 in North Wenatchee

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