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The City of Rancho Cordova is studying the feasibility of building roundabouts at new and existing intersections in our community. The study will:
- Evaluate and prioritize possible locations for roundabouts
- Include an implementation plan with conceptual designs
- Develop guidelines for building roundabouts in the City of Rancho Cordova
Recent Project History
The city has held three community meetings to provide a project update to residents and gather feedback. Access the meeting materials below.
- June 2023 Meeting Recording and Presentation
- January 2023 Presentation Boards
- October 2022 Meeting Recording, Presentation and Summary
Project Timeline
The Benefits of Roundabouts
Roundabouts are a designated Proven Safety Countermeasure by the Federal Highway Administration and are proven to improve traffic flow, result in less car crashes and more:
- Fewer and less-severe crashes: There are significantly fewer car crashes at roundabouts compared to typical intersections. Also, since all vehicles are traveling in the same direction at a lower speed in a roundabout, crashes are generally less severe.
- Less traffic congestion. When entering a roundabout, cars do not stop unless necessary, eliminating traffic congestion.
- Placemaking and gateway effect. Roundabouts can provide a physical connection to the community with the use of art and landscaping.
- Lower maintenance costs compared to traffic signals. Traffic signals require electricity 24-hours a day, maintenance for burned-out lights and more.
For More Information
Explore a map of existing roundabouts on the National Roundabout Database.
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