I read this study regarding roundabouts, they don't work because they're easy to understand, but because they are confusing. They require a level of attention that a stoplight does not. Despite this they have fewer accidents and traffic flows better through them. I think rock Creek gives this same vibe. It is terrifying, but for that same reason it is safer. People need to pay more attention on rock Creek thus fewer accidents happen.
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Reply to Rock Creek Parkway is terrifying by ActuaryPersonal2378
I read this study regarding roundabouts, they don't work because they're easy to understand, but because they are confusing. They require a level of attention that a stoplight does not. Despite this they have fewer accidents and traffic flows better through them. I think rock Creek gives this same vibe. It is terrifying, but for that same reason it is safer. People need to pay more attention on rock Creek thus fewer accidents happen.