Originally Posted by CrankyOne

Ramsey County MN are planning to replace a segment that currently includes 4 stop light junctions at an interchange with 3 multi-lane roundabouts. Many people ride through this segment daily (mostly going between Owasso Blvd and Vadnais Blvd) for commuting and club/team rides.

Today it is far from ideal but generally works well. Those who are comfortable taking the lane can do so and feel relatively safe going through. This segment is posted at 45 mph and the stop lights keep most people somewhat below that though someone going 55-60 when all lights are green isn't unusual. The biggest dangers are people exiting the interstate and making a high speed right on red without stopping.

The planned roundabouts raise a lot of questions about how safe this will be for bicycle riders. There are two options; take the lane through the roundabouts or use a shared-use-path along the east side. Even the traffic engineers who designed this said that people may sometimes have to wait up to 30 minutes to cross safely on the path.

Would you prefer the current road with stop lights? Riding through the roundabouts? Riding on the SUP? Different response for a team/club ride of numerous people?

Current: https://www.google.com/maps/@45.0450.../data=!3m1!1e3

Proposed: Analysis and Design of the Rice Street/I-694 Interchange | SEH®