Semi-turbo roundabout with right of way for cyclists - Hilversum, The Netherlands

Hilversum, Joost den Draaijer roundabout. From the centre of expertise on bicycle policy: http://www.bicyclecouncil.org. In the summer of 2007 the first semi-turbo roundabout in the Netherlands (at least as far as we know) with right of way for cyclists was opened in Hilversum. In 2008 results of the evaluation have been published. According to local authorities the first results are positive.

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[CCmachine]

@maxxoccupancy Maybe in your country, but where bicycles are common this setup works properly. Where are your numbers from? It's a great idea to make cars give way to bicycles. Remember, there's the red paint for the cycle path where it crosses the road and give way marks

[shmuli9]

There are some turbo roundabouts in Washington state, which also has a lot of "fiets" traffic.

[drsquirrel0]

@maxxoccupancy They would only go up with driver education does not follow to allow ped/bike priority.

Sadly (specially in the UK) even long time known priority points like Zebra crossings (and even some light controlled crossing) doesn't mean you won't experience a few times almost getting mown down by someone.

Of course we have to be careful ourselves, but it's our right, and although I never put myself in danger, if a car is gong to buzz me, I get as close as possible hopefully shit them up

[maxxoccupancy]

For safety, the right of way should always be given to drivers. Pedestrian and bicycle accidents go up by a factor of three if you tell them that they can simply cross. Note: "Most cars properly yield to cyclists." You have only 0.2-.3 accidents per intersection per year if cars have the right of way--0.8 if bicyclists have the right of way.