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There may be 2 options available for you Learn about ROUNDABOUTS Learn about Roundabouts A roundabout is a type of road intersection at which traffic enters a one-way stream around a
central island. Roundabouts are overall safer than traditional intersections. Benefits of a roundabout: • decreases traffic delays and congestion • provides a safer intersection as
the design allows no opportunity for right-angle or head-on collisions • self regulates to traffic volumes • reduces braking, idling, engine noise, air pollution, and fuel consumption
How do I use a Roundabout? As a Driver This sign is located on each leg of a roundabout and provides advance notice that you are approaching a roundabout. As you approach a roundabout,
be prepared to stop for pedestrians using crosswalks in front of a roundabout as they have the right-of-way. This sign is posted at the entrance of each leg of a roundabout and indicates
that YOU MUST YIELD TO TRAFFIC ALREADY CIRCULATING IN THE ROUNDABOUT AS THEY HAVE THE RIGHT-OF-WAY. 1. Wait for a safe and sufficient gap in the circulating traffic before entering
a roundabout and proceed to your right. 2. Circulate towards your desired exit. 3. Turn on your right turn signal prior to exiting and exit the roundabout while watching for pedestrians
who may be crossing on the exit lane. Additional Note: Some roundabouts may include horse crossings. You must yield to horse riders crossing at their designated crosswalks as you would
for pedestrians. As a Pedestrian There are clearly marked crosswalks at each approach to a roundabout. This is the only place you should cross the roadway. Although you have the right-of-way,
you should only cross when there is a safe and adequate gap in traffic, or when all approaching vehicles have stopped. As a Cyclist You may negotiate a roundabout in the same manner
as a vehicle; yield to traffic that is already circulating and use proper signaling techniques to exit. If available, you may ride on a designated bicycle on-ramp and thus, ride on
a separated bicycle lane that is away from vehicle traffic. If you must cross the roadway, then you should dismount and cross as a pedestrian would at the designated crosswalks. When
exiting, you may use a designated bicycle off-ramp. HOW TO USE THE ROUNDABOUT When entering the roundabout: • yield and enter when there is a safe gap • stay in the lane • signal right
to exit Trucks, Buses and Emergency Vehicles Keep an eye on trucks, buses and emergency vehicles within a roundabout. Because of their size, they need more room to turn, and their wheels
might cross the central curb when turning. Keep clear of them in roundabouts whenever possible. Truck Apron The truck apron is a driveable portion of the outer edge of the central island
of the roundabout. It is designed to allow emergency vehicles and other large vehicles (such as trucks) to maneuver around the circulating roadway. No other vehicles should drive in
this area. Emergency Vehicles If you are in the roundabout when an emergency vehicle approaches, DO NOT STOP IN THE ROUNDABOUT. You should only stop and allow the emergency vehicle
to pass you once you have exited the roundabout. Signalling As a driver or a cyclist, it is important that you signal when exiting a roundabout. This will communicate your intentions
to others. Yielding You must yield to all vehicles, including bicycles, already in the roundabout. There-fore, please slow down or stop as required and enter only when there is a safe
gap. For more information on how to use a roundabout, please contact the City of Maple Ridge Engineering Department at 604-467-7339 or engineering@mapleridge.ca Thank you for making
Maple Ridge a Safer City.