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Mini traffic circle in Braunau has proven its worth
As part of a traffic study for the municipality of Braunau am Inn, the Raitfeldstraße – Erlachweg junction was redesigned by PLANUM. With the support of the Province of Upper Austria and the Braunau am Inn traffic and planning committee, a mini-roundabout variant was developed.
In addition to smaller traffic circles, mini-roundabouts have also been increasingly used in other European countries in recent years, starting in Great Britain. The construction costs and the space required for such systems are low: the outer diameter is less than 26 meters. However, in order to ensure full accessibility for all permitted vehicles on the road, the central island is designed in such a way that heavy vehicles can at least drive over it slowly without any problems.
The mini-roundabout has now been successfully in operation for over a year and has been well received by road users.
Queries:
Ing. Almir Mujanic, mujanic@planum.eu
Anna-Sophie Klamminger, Msc, klamminger@planum.eu
