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Mecca Roundabout ProjectMecca, CASeptember 28, 2011Mecca Downtown Revitalization Plan

Mecca Roundabout

Project OverviewProject Start: June 2012Project Completion: End of 2012FundingFederal Grant / Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) program is funding $2 millionRedevelopment Agency for the County of Riverside is funding the remaining $1 million

Purpose of ProjectGateway into MeccaSafetyImprovedTrafficFlowBenefits of a RoundaboutSafety: Slower vehicle speedsReduces the severity of crashes Keeps pedestrians saferSaves livesEfficient traffic flow 30-50% increase in traffic capacity Environmentally friendly Less vehicle emissionsLess fuel useLess noise Community Benefits Creates a community entrance statement

Existing and Future Intersection

Mecca Roundabout Features

How to Use a RoundaboutSlow down as you approach, checking for vehicles and pedestrians. Yield to traffic already in the circle. Turn right as you enter the roundabout(traffic in roundabouts always flows one way - counterclockwise). Do not stop once inside the roundabout. Before exiting, use turn signals to indicate where you will exit the roundabout. Remember that many roundabouts feature crosswalks after you have exited the roundabout itself. Always yield to anyone in this crosswalk.

North Detour Route

South Detour RouteThobe

66th Avenue Grade Separation Project

Frequently Asked QuestionsHow will a roundabout work when there is a train at the crossing?The same as it is now. Drivers will wait for the train to pass.The roundabout will clear traffic quicker than stop signs or traffic signals.Advance warning signs will be installed near 2nd Street and 6th Street.A bridge over the railroad tracks is a separate project in design.How will the roundabout affect response time of emergency vehicles?The same as it is now or better, because traffic will clear the intersection quicker.How will large trucks fit through the roundabout?The roundabout is designed for large trucks, fire engines and buses. The back wheels of these large vehicles run over the truck aprons.Breakout to Information BoothsThank you.