Two from twisted shifter. The Hovenring, of course:
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And “Reflection Perfection in Paris:”
In this beautiful black and white reflection photo by Joanna Lemanska aka MissCoolPics, we see the pedestrian underpass at Pont de la Tournelle, an arch bridge spanning the river Seine in Paris.
In Paris, they have elevated the cycling and walking roundabout. In Malmo, they have placed it one level lower than the car roundabout.
A few years ago, I had proposed to the city that the Burrard Bridge and Pacific Blvd intersection should have an elevated roundabout for better facilitating the cycling and pedestrian traffic at that intersection. Such a roundabout would also lessen the climbs for southbound and northbound cyclists and walkers.
My vision included a plaza at the upper level for people to enjoy the location and scenery. The concept would have ramps back to the streets that were lined with greenery providing, if you like, a narrow linear park enriching the views from neighbouring buildings onto the ramp. No longer the sight of an unpleasant Burrard St filled with cars. Now greenery instead. My vision included an artistic design competition making this upper level plaza a piece of art, a piece of future heritage, not just a structural engineering exercise.
Maybe some day.
No offense intended Jack, and architecturally I have nothing against roundabouts other than they take up a lot of road space, but using them as a motorist is another story: entering and exiting safely can be quite the ordeal (the recent roundabouts constructed on UBC campus at the West end of 16th Avenue being prime examples of “who goes first?”) One almost has to close one’s eyes, step on the gas, and hope for the best.
uhm, what?
http://www.th.gov.bc.ca/roundabouts/
It’s scary that some driver’s don’t know how to use a roundabout. Maybe mandatory retesting for driver’s licenses would be a good idea.
Pity we don’t have cycle ways in Auckland – yet – I’m sure they’d be just as picturesque http://elhombredelsur.com/2014/01/22/the-safety-of-separation-why-auckland-needs-dedicated-cycle-lanes/