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FILE No. 954 02/13 '98 10 36 I D:TOLD DEVELOPMENT 612 420 7574 PAGE 2 <br /> FEB-12-19ga 17:15 BENSHOOF & ASSOC. 612 832 9564 P.86,e8 <br /> N. . <br /> Attachment I • <br /> Page 5 of 11 <br /> • <br /> TRAFFIC CIRCLES <br /> A Stage 2 Tool <br /> This device is a circle in the middle of two • <br /> intersecting routes. Direct straight-through * iii. aEl _ <br /> - <br /> movements are obstructed by the central island, <br /> causing traffic to move around the circle in a <br /> i win <br /> one-way pattern. Approaches to the intersection 1 . . <br /> . area are normally controlled by "YIELD" signs. ' <br /> Their primary purpose is to slow high-speed 41'i< Well <br /> traffic. They also reduce the number of reported a=tf <br /> accidents. Traffic circles are most effective <br /> e. .a i <br /> when constructed in a series. pr <br /> Note: City of Seattle has detailed design l�' i <br /> criteria, depending on the street width and curb 3 <br /> return radii. ,] <br /> g Ail. <br /> • <br /> • <br /> CURB EXTENSIONS <br /> (Entry, Exit, Mid-Block) <br /> A Stage 2 Tool _ <br /> Curb extensions narrow the street by wideningctnta <br /> the sidewalk and/or the landscaped parking strip. r�rrarisross <br /> They are used to make pedestrian crossings <br /> easier and tQ provide a vinir a-►�- <br /> • the roadway that helps increase driver <br /> awareness- They can be installed either at <br /> Intersections or mid-bIocl�. <br /> W.ow w <br /> i_v <br /> •• ) I <br /> • t <br />