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My question is about the types of traffic control which can be found at DC traffic circles. Not only those types which are most common, but the types you see less often, and where these are.
1) Nothing. Cars approach the circle and merge as best they can. Boldest driver wins.
2) Yield signs. Cars approach the circle and merge when it is easy, and stop and wait when traffic is really heavy.
3) Stop Signs. Cars stop and wait for an opening.
4) Traffic signal, but short of a full traffic signal: maybe a flashing beacon, or flashing yellow.
5) Fully signalized, with reds, yellows, and greens.
My question is about the types of traffic control which can be found at DC traffic circles. Not only those types which are most common, but the types you see less often, and where these are.
1) Nothing. Cars approach the circle and merge as best they can. Boldest driver wins.
2) Yield signs. Cars approach the circle and merge when it is easy, and stop and wait when traffic is really heavy.
3) Stop Signs. Cars stop and wait for an opening.
4) Traffic signal, but short of a full traffic signal: maybe a flashing beacon, or flashing yellow.
5) Fully signalized, with reds, yellows, and greens.
In particular, if you know the type (1 thru 5) and can provide a location, I can check out the circle on an aerial map. I'm particularly interested in #4, but seeing other types of situations would help me.
In particular, if you know the type (1 thru 5) and can provide a location, I can check out the circle on an aerial map. I'm particularly interested in #4, but seeing other types of situations would help me.
Dupont Circle has traffic signals at various entry points, and within the circle, if Ii recall correctly.
I don't think any circles have stop signs that I can at least think of.
Dupont Circle is fully signalized and takes forever to get around.
Westmoreland Circle is probably my least favorite. It is a complete rodeo with no lights.
The closest I can think of for #4 is that some streets off of Dupont Circle have a flashing yellow right turn signal which basically means green and pedestrians may not cross but it confuses the hell out of every one (New Hampshire Ave and 19th street entrances to circle have this).
Dupont Circle is also very unique in that it basically has an express route through the circle for Mass Ave traffic. Also confuses everyone.
By law, if not otherwise marked, such as the circle at Connecticut Ave and Western Ave, at the Maryland border, traffic IN the circle has the right of way. Drivers know this.
By law, if not otherwise marked, such as the circle at Connecticut Ave and Western Ave, at the Maryland border, traffic IN the circle has the right of way. Drivers know this.
Except for one ginormous exception -- perhaps the most important circle of them all -- Memorial Circle. Of course all the suburbanites and tourists don't know this so the point is moot...
Same idiots who are like, "Why are there zig zag lines in the road and it feels like someone just took a picture?"
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