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Recent Examples of traffic circle
Mayor Dan Slater initially suggested directing staff to do that analysis while also installing rumble strips on the 200 blocks of West and East Chapman Avenue leading to the traffic circle and reflective pavement markers along the curbs, an idea suggested by Councilmember Denis Bilodeau.
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Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
Traffic calming measures include curb bump-outs, traffic circles and bus boarding islands, Johnson said.
—Tom Daykin, jsonline.com, 18 Sep. 2025
After exiting a traffic circle, the road tilted upward at a steady 5 percent grade.
—Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2025
The New York Times: Federal officials late Thursday targeted homeless encampments in Washington, many of which are in parks, traffic circles and medians that are federal government property.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 15 Aug. 2025
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Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
Traffic calming measures include curb bump-outs, traffic circles and bus boarding islands, Johnson said.
—Tom Daykin, jsonline.com, 18 Sep. 2025
After exiting a traffic circle, the road tilted upward at a steady 5 percent grade.
—Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2025
The New York Times: Federal officials late Thursday targeted homeless encampments in Washington, many of which are in parks, traffic circles and medians that are federal government property.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for traffic circle
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That includes their claim that a roundabout proposed to help ease traffic along Penryn Road was not included in any environmental impact review.—
Ashley Sharp,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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On Shariati Street, a major north-south artery in the Iranian capital, 33-year-old Hasan made his way to a roundabout where friends had gathered to join protests.—
Sarah Dean,
CNN Money,
23 Jan. 2026
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The vinyl bar opened officially on June 2024, with a stellar lineup of DJs, all of whom spin records on an invite-only basis, taking advantage of the crisp, sonic sound through the speakers powered from an AlphaTheta Euphonia rotary mixer.—
Nneka M. Okona,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
21 Jan. 2026
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In addition, the state also plans partial acquisitions at the State Police building located at the rotary, Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical High School, an animal hospital and five vacant areas.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
18 Jan. 2026
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The report calls into question assumptions in many circles, including in the White House, that a Russian victory in Ukraine is inevitable and incoming.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
28 Jan. 2026
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Pastrnak cruised above the circles, trying to buy time for someone to get open.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
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Authorities also located graffiti near the 23rd Street and Interstate-235 interchange.—
Josh Kelly,
Oklahoman,
23 Jan. 2026
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Drivers have likely seen crews placing large girders at the interchange, which is west of McDermott Road along the Nampa-Meridian border.—
Rose Evans
January 21,
Idaho Statesman,
21 Jan. 2026
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Traffic flows would be safer and faster on a rebuilt I-270, with a smoother link to I-76, combined with modernized interchanges at York Street, Vasquez Boulevard (cloverleaf would be removed), and Quebec/Northfield streets, CDOT planners said.—
Bruce Finley,
Denver Post,
16 Jan. 2026
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Race around three barrels in a cloverleaf pattern as fast as possible.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Traffic circle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/traffic%20circle. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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