The bare minimum: “the smallest possible quantity or the least fulfilling, but still adequate, condition that is required, acceptable, or suitable for some purpose.” (Per Wiktionary)

Engineering at its core is about producing an effective and efficient solution to a design problem. How can we make this water safe for drinking? How can we more effectively move people and goods from point A to point B while improving safety? Efficient, effective and practical solutions are beautiful things to an engineer.

Infrastructure demands on our local and state transportation divisions continue to exceed our nation’s financial resources.  Departments of Transportation around the country face the challenges of deteriorating infrastructure, increasing maintenance costs and decreasing budgets.  What’s more, most states have adopted Toward Zero Deaths initiatives, such as Washington State’s Target Zero.  Funds are extremely limited and goals are admirably high.  In this environment it is vital that we maximize our limited transportation dollars and choose projects and design elements that make the most significant difference in keeping our friends and neighbors safe. 

Maximizing safety and performance while minimizing costs is at the heart of our MacKay Sposito Practical Solutions commitment.  Roundabouts are one of the most effective ways of improving both safety and performance, while keeping an eye on the bottom line to ensure the intersection design results in cost-effective solutions.

You've seen our previous infographic that outlined the benefits of roundabouts. While there are several benefits to incorporating these into your transportation network, they can also pose some challenges. One of those challenges is accommodating commercial trucks, especially on multilane roundabouts.