Traffic & Transit
How Carmel Became The 'Roundabout Capital Of The United States'
Carmel's chief engineer shares with a national audience how the city has distinguished itself with its roundabouts.
Jeremy Kashman, chief engineer and director of engineering for the City of Carmel, Indiana joins the ITE Talks Transportation podcast to talk about how his city became the "Roundabout Capital of the United States." With more than 140 existing roundabouts and more in the works, Kashman describes the process of installing these roundabouts and the benefits they provide, including decreased congestion, improved safety, and reduced emissions. Kashman also describes the public's reaction to the roundabouts, and provides insights for any jurisdictions considering installing the structures.