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Ford St and South Plymouth Ave Traffic Roundabout

Damiankumor — 2013-07-30T14:34:29Z

Revert to version 10 (SPAM).

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- * [http://www.telsgroup.com/ TELS official website]

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IvanSusanin — 2013-07-30T13:23:33Z

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EileenF — 2012-05-26T01:25:40Z

Links to Ford St, S. Plymouth, bridge

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- The '''Ford St and South Plymouth Ave Traffic Roundabout''' is considered a "[wiki:wikipedia:Roundabout Modern Roundabout]". See the Wikipedia article for extensive information and background, including the differences between a ''roundabout'' and a ''[wiki:wikipedia:Traffic_circle traffic circle]''.	+ The '''Ford St and South Plymouth Ave Traffic Roundabout''' is considered a "[wiki:wikipedia:Roundabout Modern Roundabout]". It is located at the intersection of ["Ford Street"] and ["South Plymouth Avenue"] right when you exit the ["Ford Street Bridge"]. See the Wikipedia article for extensive information and background, including the differences between a ''roundabout'' and a ''[wiki:wikipedia:Traffic_circle traffic circle]''.

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peteb — 2012-01-13T03:56:10Z

fixed url

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- * Massachusetts has long been populated with thousands of "'''Rotary'''" interchanges and ensuing problems with out-of-state motorists who are not familiar with Rotary Rules or Etiquette. The [http://www.maroads.com/ Roads of Massachusetts] website reminds drivers: "'''''In practice''', older cars in worse condition than yours, and other drivers who fail to make eye contact, always have the right of way in a rotary.''"	+ * Massachusetts has long been populated with thousands of "'''Rotary'''" interchanges and ensuing problems with out-of-state motorists who are not familiar with Rotary Rules or Etiquette. The [http://www.maroads.com Roads of Massachusetts] website reminds drivers: "'''''In practice''', older cars in worse condition than yours, and other drivers who fail to make eye contact, always have the right of way in a rotary.''"

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BradMandell — 2008-09-29T11:52:48Z

A note on the Mass "Rotary"

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	+ * Massachusetts has long been populated with thousands of "'''Rotary'''" interchanges and ensuing problems with out-of-state motorists who are not familiar with Rotary Rules or Etiquette. The [http://www.maroads.com/ Roads of Massachusetts] website reminds drivers: "'''''In practice''', older cars in worse condition than yours, and other drivers who fail to make eye contact, always have the right of way in a rotary.''"

Ford St and South Plymouth Ave Traffic Roundabout

BradMandell — 2008-09-29T11:23:17Z

add a link and cache google street view map, cleanup for RocWiki Family Fun

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- = A Modern Traffic Roundabout = - Before even considering entering the traffic circle, first and foremost, ["Driving" learn how to drive].	+ [[Image(googleroundaboutcache.jpg,right,240,thumbnail,"Cached Google Image, See References)]] + The '''Ford St and South Plymouth Ave Traffic Roundabout''' is considered a "[wiki:wikipedia:Roundabout Modern Roundabout]". See the Wikipedia article for extensive information and background, including the differences between a ''roundabout'' and a ''[wiki:wikipedia:Traffic_circle traffic circle]''.
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- __'''Traffic Circle Instructions'''__[[FootNote(From the city of Rochester Department of Environmental Services pamphlet, with additional comments and suggestions added in italics and footnotes by wiki users.)]] - * '''Step 1:''' Slow down when approaching the roundabout, ''motherfucker''. Speeds of about 15 to 20 mph are recommended.[[FootNote(If you fail to do so, expect drivers in the circle to stop. This is also the case if you come to a stop with your car extending out into the roundabout beyond the dotted lines, or if you begin to roll out into the circle before traffic has passed.)]]	+ Before even considering entering the roundabout, first and foremost, ["Driving" learn how to drive]. + + __'''Roundabout Instructions'''__[[FootNote(From the city of Rochester Department of Environmental Services pamphlet, with additional comments and suggestions added in italics and footnotes by wiki users.)]] + * '''Step 1:''' Slow down when approaching the roundabout, ''dipstick[[Footnote([wiki:wikipedia:Dipstick dipstick is a mild perjorative for a foolish or contemptible person])]]''. Speeds of about 15 to 20 mph are recommended.[[FootNote(If you fail to do so, expect drivers in the circle to stop. This is also the case if you come to a stop with your car extending out into the roundabout beyond the dotted lines, or if you begin to roll out into the circle before traffic has passed.)]]
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-	+ + '''Notes and References''' + * [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=ford+street+and+plymouth+avenue,+rochester+ny&sll=43.143458,-77.618065&sspn=0.012228,0.012724&ie=UTF8&ll=43.144523,-77.617893&spn=0.001918,0.002634&t=h&z=18&layer=c&cbll=43.143861,-77.618264&panoid=RHn33ofxc1oBkNbGw48BzQ&cbp=1,145.46402597295562,,0,4.795015912419956 Street View on Google] - shows the actual roundabout, whereas the satellite view shows the previous intersection with a light (and a large truck waiting for it. + * [http://www.gflrpc.org/Publications/ArcadeStrategicPlan/Report/LowRes/7C-StreetActionItems.pdf What is a Roundabout - (See Page 7)] on StreetActionItems.pdf

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BradMandell — 2008-09-29T11:02:56Z

Upload of image googleroundaboutcache.jpg.

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RobertPolyn — 2005-12-05T14:32:21Z

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- * '''Step 1:''' Slow down when approaching the roundabout, ''motherfucker''. Speeds of about 15 to 20 mph are recommended.[[FootNote(If you fail to do so, expect drivers in the circle to stop. This is also the case if you come to a stop with your car extending out into the roundabout beyond the dotted lines, or if you begin to roll out into the circle beford traffic has passed.)]]	+ * '''Step 1:''' Slow down when approaching the roundabout, ''motherfucker''. Speeds of about 15 to 20 mph are recommended.[[FootNote(If you fail to do so, expect drivers in the circle to stop. This is also the case if you come to a stop with your car extending out into the roundabout beyond the dotted lines, or if you begin to roll out into the circle before traffic has passed.)]]

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RobertPolyn — 2005-12-04T19:02:05Z

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- * '''Step 1:''' Slow down when approaching the roundabout, ''motherfucker''. Speeds of about 15 to 20 mph are recommended.	+ * '''Step 1:''' Slow down when approaching the roundabout, ''motherfucker''. Speeds of about 15 to 20 mph are recommended.[[FootNote(If you fail to do so, expect drivers in the circle to stop. This is also the case if you come to a stop with your car extending out into the roundabout beyond the dotted lines, or if you begin to roll out into the circle beford traffic has passed.)]]

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RobertPolyn — 2005-11-28T20:31:37Z

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- * '''Step 5:''' Yield again to pedestrians in the crosswalk as you exit the roundabout.[[FootNote(Really though, if you've made it this far without screwing up---you're entitled to clip someone gently)]]	+ * '''Step 5:''' Yield again to pedestrians in the crosswalk as you exit the roundabout.[[FootNote(However, if you've made it this far without screwing up---you're entitled to clip someone gently)]]

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RobertPolyn — 2005-11-28T19:38:06Z

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- * '''Step 3:''' Yield to cars on your left before you enter the roundabout. Enter the roundabout once there is an adequate gap in the traffic.[[FootNote(Driving a truck, working a delivery job, or being intoxicated does not exclude you from need to follow this step.)]] Simply make a right turn. [[FootNote(Extend thumb and index finger of both hands with palms facing outward. The one that makes an "L" isn't the direction you want to go. Pull over and ask for assistance with this if required, before approaching the traffic circle)]]	+ * '''Step 3:''' Yield to cars on your left before you enter the roundabout. Enter the roundabout once there is an adequate gap in the traffic.[[FootNote(Driving a truck, working a delivery job, or being intoxicated does not exclude you from need to follow this step.)]] Simply make a right turn. [[FootNote(Extend thumb and index finger of both hands with palms facing outward. The one that makes an "L" isn't the direction you want to go. Pull over and ask for assistance with this, if required, before approaching the traffic circle)]]

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RobertPolyn — 2005-11-28T19:10:25Z

added link to Heather's poem

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RobertPolyn — 2005-11-28T19:06:56Z

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	+ = A Modern Traffic Roundabout = + __'''Traffic Circle Instructions'''__[[FootNote(From the city of Rochester Department of Environmental Services pamphlet, with additional comments and suggestions added in italics and footnotes by wiki users.)]] + * '''Step 1:''' Slow down when approaching the roundabout, ''motherfucker''. Speeds of about 15 to 20 mph are recommended. + * '''Step 2:''' Yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk ahead of you. + * '''Step 3:''' Yield to cars on your left before you enter the roundabout. Enter the roundabout once there is an adequate gap in the traffic.[[FootNote(Driving a truck, working a delivery job, or being intoxicated does not exclude you from need to follow this step.)]] Simply make a right turn. [[FootNote(Extend thumb and index finger of both hands with palms facing outward. The one that makes an "L" isn't the direction you want to go. Pull over and ask for assistance with this if required, before approaching the traffic circle)]] + * '''Step 4:''' Once in the roundabout do not stop. Continue until you get to your exit.[[FootNote(Really though, even the best of us occasionally drive around the circle a few times before exiting, if only for novelty value.)]] Remember to use your signals.[[FootNote(If you don't, watch for the hand signals of others through your rearview window)]] + * '''Step 5:''' Yield again to pedestrians in the crosswalk as you exit the roundabout.[[FootNote(Really though, if you've made it this far without screwing up---you're entitled to clip someone gently)]]