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Roundabouts proposed for Halifax
Last Updated: Tuesday, May 11, 2010 | 9:22 AM AT Comments11Recommend8CBC News
The drawing on the right shows how the intersection of Quinpool and Robie would look as a roundabout. (Halifax Regional Municipality)
Halifax regional councillors are considering whether to turn four busy intersections into roundabouts.
Municipal traffic officials say these traffic circles are safer and more efficient, though also more expensive than upgrading the existing traffic lights. They will present their case to councillors on Tuesday.
But Coun. Jerry Blumenthal said he isn't convinced.
"I'm not for cars, I'm for pedestrians," said Blumenthal, who could see a roundabout in his north-end Halifax district.
"What are we doing? We're $30 million in the hole and now we're talking about roundabouts, especially this one, for $1 milllion."
The intersection of Duffus, Devonshire and Novalea streets is one of four potential roundabout sites in the city. The other three intersections are:
Quinpool, Robie, Cogswell, Bell
Cunard, North Park, Agricola
North Park, Cogswell, Rainnie, Trollope, Ahern
Municipal staff say there are about 70 per cent fewer accidents for both cars and pedestrians in roundabouts compared to traditional intersections with traffic lights.
The Nova Scotia government plans to build six roundabouts in the Halifax Regional Municipality this year: three along Larry Uteck Boulevard and Highway 102 and three along Margeson Drive and Highway 101
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