What are Roundabouts?
- A roundabout is a type of intersection that has many benefits
over the conventional four-way stop intersection.
- A roundabout is a circular roadway on which all vehicles
travel counterclockwise. Entering the roundabout, you must
yield to cars on your left. If the road is clear, you dont
have to stop, simply enter the roundabout, turning right.
- Although they take up less space than conventional intersections,
roundabouts can accomodate all types of vehicles. There is
a central island, surrounded by a concrete island that large
trucks can drive on.
Driving a Roundabout
is Easy!
Slow down to 10-15 MPH as you approach the roundabout.Stay in
your lane, to the right of the splitter island.
Move slowly to the yield line, looking left. You may have to
yield to cars on your left. If the road is clear, simply enter
the roundabout, turning right. You dont have to stop, just
enter.
Proceed around the roundabout slowly.
Do not stop in the roundabout. If an emergency
vehicle is coming, proceed through the roundabout and then pull
over.
Look for bicyclists and allow them to merge into the road from
the bike lane. Allow pedestrians to cross at the crosswalk.
Do not pass bicyclists ahead of you within the roundabout,as
your speeds should be nearly equal.
Look for your destination. Remember to use your turn signals.
If you miss your exit, just go roundabout one more time.
Bicyclists:
If you are on a bicycle, use the same vehicular movements as
a car, or dismount and use the sidewalks and crosswalks.

The City has installed roundabouts that are designed to handle
semi-trailer trucks up to 75 feet in length. One roundabout can
handle trucks up to 50 feet in length, which is at Two Rivers
Convention Center, 2nd & Colorado Ave,
downtown. One roundabout was installed at 24 Rd and I-70 Interchange
by the Colorado Department of Transportation.