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LETTER: A bright idea in a roundabout way

Driver impressed with 'brilliant' roundabout between Midland and Penetanguishene
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I have read about and seen traffic roundabouts in the U.K. but I have never driven on one until this week — the one between Midland and Penetang.

As the English would say, brilliant!

We only have to get people up to speed about negotiating a circle, which hugely increases the flow of traffic at the junction, compared to stop lights. Theoretically, no one has to stop.

On my way back to Toronto, I intentionally retraced my steps so I could once more enjoy the roundabout novelty. Perhaps that's not a good thing. Don't want to attract traffic tourism.

Keith Wilson
Toronto

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