Just like other intersections

A pedestrian should walk around a roundabout. Never cross the center island. Remember what your mother said. Each bullet gets its own paragraph. The initial motivation, reason, and vision to build roundabouts was driven by the safety benefits, high level of operations compared to other intersection forms, and their “more beautiful nature.”  In the City’s first application of roundabouts, they were able to preserve trees of significance to the community.  A roundabout was the only solution that accomplished this. All change is met with apprehension. Please explore this website to learn more about how you can safely drive on Bend's newest addition: the multilane roundabout. It's just like other intersections! Link to Presentation

Want to know more about Roundabouts? Listen and watch the Presentation: Roundabouts: How They Are Used

The purpose is to continue the community’s successful use of roundabouts. Using a variety of delivery mechanisms and venues we will disseminate information and educate as many residents and visitors as possible. You can help. We want to reach all users in a variety of ways. Use the roundabout learning kit to show others how to get safely around Bend. Let us know what you think now. Let us know what you think after you have driven the new roundabout. We want to know.

What if . . .

I am a visually impaired pedestrian…

•   Locate the crosswalk recognizing that it is located on the approach legs to the intersections (similar to other intersections)
• Use the tactile mats and ramp to help align yourself for the crossing (similar to other crosswalk locations)
• Listen for auditory cues to identify gaps as you would at a one-way street crossing or channelized right-turn lane
• Cross to the splitter island when you identify an acceptable gap
•   Use the same process to cross from the splitter island to the other side of the approach leg

There is a vehicle located at the yield line/entry line to the roundabout…

• Check for other approaching vehicles
•   Using the crosswalk, cross behind the vehicle waiting at the yield/entry line

An emergency vehicle with sirens is approaching..

•   If on the sidewalk or on the splitter island, remain on the splitter island or sidewalk. (Just like other intersections)
•   If in the crosswalk, quickly and safely proceed to the splitter island or sidewalk to clear the roadway. (Just like other intersections)

Crossing with a bike acting like a pedestrian…

If a bicyclist chooses to cross as a pedestrian, he or she should dismount his or her bike and cross on foot with the bicycle, in the event that they remain mounted on the bicycle…

•   Stay to your right to allow the bicyclist to pass on the left (if they desire)
•   Take the crossing at you own pace, the cyclist should not make you feel rushed or pressured
•   Stop on the sidewalk at the crosswalk
•   Look for a safe gap
•   Cross to the splitter island when a safe gap appears
•   Look for a safe gap again
•   Cross to the sidewalk when a safe gap appears

There is a large truck approaching or entering or exiting the intersection…

•   Similar to other intersections, be aware that large trucks use both lanes of traffic and available pavement to maneuver through intersections
•   If standing in the crosswalk, proceed efficiently to the splitter island or sidewalk (whichever is nearest)
•   While standing on the splitter island or sidewalk, watch the trailer of the truck as the truck proceeds into or exits the intersection
•   The trailer of the truck may track near or onto the curb or sidewalk
•   Be sure to step back and watch the truck while mindful of the space they need