I think you misjudge the size of the standard city roundabout in Europe.
Let’s take a standard one lane each way road. Reaching the roundabout, the space barely widens. It’s not a giant ring highway, just a circle. There’s a zebra crossing at each entrance, so I (as a pedestrian) have the right of way.
The roundabout slows cars down to a 20-30 km/h speed, so they have ample time to see me and brake. Still for the car driver it’s quicker than standing at a traffic light.
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I think you misjudge the size of the standard city roundabout in Europe.
Let’s take a standard one lane each way road. Reaching the roundabout, the space barely widens. It’s not a giant ring highway, just a circle. There’s a zebra crossing at each entrance, so I (as a pedestrian) have the right of way.
The roundabout slows cars down to a 20-30 km/h speed, so they have ample time to see me and brake. Still for the car driver it’s quicker than standing at a traffic light.