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Wednesday, June 7, 2017 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon 21 Rules of roundabouting By Sue Stafford Correspondent The roundabout at the intersection of Highway 20/ Barclay/McKinney Butte has been open to traffic for almost two weeks. The City of Sisters and the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) shared “Roundabouting 101” in hopes of clearing up any confusion regarding round- about etiquette. The main purpose of the roundabout is to reduce the number and severity of motor vehicle crashes at this inter- section. At the same time, the roundabout maintains access to businesses, residential communities, schools, lodg- ing, commercial and indus- trial developments, and the alternate truck route for all users of Highway 20. It has been proven that roundabouts reduce crashes with an over 90 percent reduc- tion in fatalities, a 76 percent reduction in injuries, a 35 percent reduction in the total number of crashes, and very little reported pedestrian and bicycle crash experience. “The roundabout we have on our highway is the same as most of the roundabouts in Bend — a single-lane roundabout, just a bigger ver- sion. Same rules apply. You yield to cars that are in the roundabout, and you signal to indicate where you leave the roundabout,” explained Nicole Abbenhuis, public works operations coordinator for the City of Sisters. There are four main things to remember when driving through a roundabout. Slow down when approaching a roundabout. Circle counter- clockwise around the circle. Yield to traffic already in the roundabout because vehicles in the roundabout have the right-of-way. Do not stop within the circular portion of the roundabout, and never back up. You yield to cars that are in the roundabout, and you signal to indicate where you leave the roundabout. — Nicole Abbenhuis “When an emergency vehi- cle approaches, do not stop in the middle of the roundabout. Each vehicle in the round- about should exit the first available leg of the round- about and then pull over to the right, so emergency vehicles can go where they need to go,” advised Abbenhuis. Additional safety sugges- tions include the following: Roundabouts are designed for speeds between 15 to 25 miles per hour. Drivers should look for pedestrians in marked crossings before entering or exiting a roundabout. Keep to the right of the center median when entering the roundabout. Roundabouts are designed for passenger vehicles, pedes- trians, bicyclists, and freight. They have been proven to be safer than signals or stop signs at intersections for all users. They create lower peak-hour and off-peak delays. And, as is the case of the Sisters roundabout, it pro- vides gateway opportunities. Remember to be patient with visitors and tourists who may be encountering the new roundabout for the first time. It will take awhile for every- one to become familiar with the newest landmark in town. When passing through a roundabout, remember this simple phrase: “Yield in. Signal out.” A graphic presentation on roundabout navigation is available at the City of Sisters website, www.ci.sisters.or.us. NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING #Lykke Knitting Needle Gift Sets & Lace Weight Yarn re s Co. — SISTERS FOREST PRODUCTS 541-410-4509 — From Rooster Yarns and . SistersForestProducts.com the Fib SISTERS HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Thrift Store ReStore Hello, Rodeo Fans! 50% OFF One-Day Only Storewide Sale, ANYTHING Sat., June 10. THAT take OPENS a Come on down! Sisters Art Works Building Friday & Saturday, 6 to 8 p.m. NOW SERVING LUNCH, TOO! Fri. - Sun., 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. N o Dr w iftw T r oo e d In n te d rc in hang g ea ! ble — Kindling — 971-409-0908 FREE LIVE MUSIC Every 370 E Cascade Ave. | 541-549-6015 — — Kim Hapke, Naturopath Formely Latigo Lounge: Sun.-Thurs., 4:30 to 8 p.m., Fri. & Sat., 4:30 to 10 p.m. Dining room every day 5 p.m. to close FIREWOOD SALES MEANINGFUL MEDICINE CHOPS LIVE MUSIC NEW MENU ITEMS New items include elk burger, bacon cheeseburger and flatiron steak. Year-round Cardiovascular disease, depression, auto-immune, pain, Alzheimer’s and more can have a component of INFLAMMATION. I can help! Free consultations. GRAPHIC PROVIDED A few simple protocols make navigating easy. (Excluding jewelry) 541-549-1740 d, Go ahea inside... look 541-549-1621 541 549 1 141 W. Main Ave., Sisters 254 W. Adams Ave., Sisters Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, 12-4 p.m. Donations accepted Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Sundays Donations accepted Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Show us what projects you are working on! Share your photo to Facebook and Instagram with #SewMuchInspiration 541.549.6061 311 W. Cascade Ave.