HWY 1 Golden East Closure Sched. 3/29 - 5/14

I think Edmonton's traffic circles date from the '50s or '60s, but many were replaced in the '80s/'90s?

Traffic circles work great when everybody knows the rules...
(I've lost count of the number of times I've had to avoid contact)

Now we have a diverging diamond intersection in Calgary.

And heaven help us if we try to exceed to one of the many multi-lane (4+) traffic circles as is commonly found in Europe or Asia, or England's Seven Circles of Hell Magic Roundabout.

 

It significantly reduces traffic conflict points, especially cross-traffic. There is no left turn signal, nor wait to either turn or for turning traffic. It actually works pretty well if you don't try and second-guess, but just follow the signs. After the first time through it makes perfect sense.

Started in Europe in the Seventies and there are a bunch in the US, but the only one I have been through is in south Cheyenne, WY, over I-25 by the Flying J and Loves. So easy even truck drivers can do it.

Ugh... don't get me started. I live just a few blocks west of Deerfoot and the 32 Ave, McKnight, 64 Ave, Beddington cluster...

 

I understand your frustration, I live in Thorncliffe.

 

I find Calgary easier to navigate than Edmonton.