NORTH RIDGEVILLE, Ohio - When Lorain County’s first roundabout was proposed along the North Ridgeville/Avon border, local restaurateur Bud Hagy was skeptical. “I was against it at first,” he admits.

Have you ever approached a roundabout and had a driver in the circle stop to let you in? While people may do this with good intentions, it’s not how modern roundabouts are meant to be used.

Despite its small stature, the city of Keene, has become an example of the safety and climate benefits of swapping traffic lights for roundabouts. Credit... Supported by By Sachi Kitajima Mulkey ...