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Meeting Date:	09/12/2023
From:	Jeremy DeGeyter, Project Manager
Department:	Engineering and Capital Improvements
Co-Submitter:	Jeff Bauman, Transportation Engineer

TITLE:

Roundabout Workshop and Discussion

DESIRED OUTCOME:

Facilitate council discussion concerning modern roundabout design, operational considerations and public outreach.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

Roundabout design must address many design issues, including the context, minimizing adverse impacts, addressing business access and economic viability, ensuring adherence to proven design principles, and ensuring safety for all modes while addressing truck/ freight accommodations. This workshop will discuss how well-designed roundabout applications can meet the challenging and competing needs within our transportation systems and while adhering to council goals.

INFORMATION:

LEARNING OUTCOMES

-Keys to successful roundabout implementation
-Design optimization to ensure safety for all modes
-Achieve Complete Streets objectives
-Performance-based Planning with Roundabouts

INSTRUCTOR

Mark T. Johnson, PE
MTJ Roundabout Engineering

Learn from a true subject matter expert with 25 years of experience with roundabout applications. Mark is focused on the integration of roundabouts into our transportation systems through collaboration on project teams to ensure successful projects.

Mark is an experienced presenter and instructor, having developed and presented more than 20 roundabout training seminars across North America, authoring published practice-ready research on roundabouts and participating in the ongoing development of national, state, and local roundabout design guidance.

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