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need to wait for a signal to cross. Roundabouts can handle higher traffic volumes than <br /> all-way stops. Roundabouts have been proven safer than traditional intersections, <br /> preventing most serious injury and fatal crashes. <br /> Using the review above, Figure 1 shows the different traffic control and turn lane option <br /> alternatives for this intersection. Note that Option A represents the existing layout. <br /> Figure 1 — Patriot Avenue/Main Street Alternatives <br /> A �l� B �� C � D �� <br /> J � .s- J � «t. 1 � � J � ��.L <br /> -�► r -�► r -�► z► � r <br /> �,t r ��► '�' �,�► <br /> E � F � G � <br /> .� � �� � � � <br /> -�► � r -�► ,. '�' -�, •�- <br /> � <br /> � � � <br /> Using the forecast 2039 volumes for the a.m. and p.m. peak hours, intersection <br /> operations were analyzed for each of the seven scenarios from Figure 1. Once again, <br /> these calculations were done in accordance with the Highway Capacity Manual, 6rn <br /> Edition using the Vistro software package. The results of these analyses are shown in <br /> Charts 8 and 9. Chart 8 shows results for the signalized options while Chart 9 shows <br /> results for the all-way stop and roundabout options. <br /> Traffic Study 13 <br /> Pequot Lakes <br /> • • CONSULTING <br />