This week is National Roundabouts Week when transportation officials across the country tout the safety improvement that follows where they’re implemented.

Roundabouts are a proven safety tool for decreasing crashes and virtually eliminating crashes that result in serious injuries or deaths.

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) analyzed crash data from 76 intersections that had been converted to roundabouts. The data showed that single lane roundabouts decreased injury crashes by 69% while multi-lane roundabouts resulted in a 25% decline.

“Safety is the driving force behind every decision we make, and the results are clear, roundabouts are very effective at reducing crashes and saving lives,” said ODOT Director Pamela Boratyn. “Our goal is to continue to support our local, cou

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