The Magic Roundabout in Swindon, England, was constructed in 1972 and consists of five mini-roundabouts arranged around a sixth central, anti-clockwise roundabout. WIRED explain how the incredibly complex seven-circle roundabout works, and how it manages to keep traffic flowing smoothly. Watch the video below.
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Bicycle Superhighway in Germany
In Germany, cyclists are getting their own highway, fully segregated from motor traffic for the first time. The country has recently opened the first 5 kilometer (3 mile) stretch of a bicycle highway that will eventually span over 100 kilometers (62 miles). The car-free highway will connect 10 cities including Duisburg, Bochum and Hamm. It… Continue reading Bicycle Superhighway in Germany
Livestream of a Roundabout in The Netherlands
Dutch CRM software company Archie posted a live stream of a vehicles and bikes traveling through a roundabout in Purmerend, The Netherlands. Watch the live stream below. via: Laughing Squid