Roundabouts are an efficient and extremely cost effective transportation intersection improvement. 

Of course, they aren't a one-size-fits-all solution, but they do help solve challenging intersection and road design problems. They also move traffic extremely well.

That being said, it often takes time for the public to warm up to them. No doubt you've attended a public meeting and have heard from the naysayers. So, in an effort to help you sell the concept, we've put together the following infographic based on facts from the Washington State Department of Transportation and the US Department of Transportation.

Public involvement at its core means to involve the public. Public involvement is really about creating a connection, listening and responding.  The challenge is that creating connections is as different as each of us.  It cannot possibly be a one size fits all approach.  It is simply not a checklist with tasks. It is about people with different perspectives, different experiences, different opinions.  The most talented and skilled Public Involvement communicators are chameleons.  They can juggle the needs of many, with an extensive toolbox at their ready.

Whenever possible, we choose Low Impact Development or “Green Infrastructure” approaches for our transportation, land development, and site development design projects.  We love "Green Infrastructure” solutions and think you should too!  

What is Low Impact Development (LID)?

Read our eBook on 6 Tips for Public Agencies to Hire the Right Consultant

As a consultant, I’ve had the opportunity to respond to hundreds of local, county, and state government Public Works Requests for Proposal (RFP). RFPs are the best way to ensure a quality consultant selection. I’m one of the weird guys who actually enjoys participating in the process and we put a lot of time and energy into understanding a client’s needs, researching project drivers, preparing a solid proposal response, and attending interviews (the most important part).

The following document contains a short list of RFP “Tips” designed to help public works agencies prepare better RFPs. Click the image below to read it!