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As a local public works agency headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, the Franklin County Engineer's Office is responsible for the maintenance and construction of 271 miles of county roadway and 351 county bridges, as well as upkeep of all county ditches, drains, retention basins, and other storm water facilities within the right-of-way of county roads in unincorporated areas. To meet the continuing development and infrastructure needs of Franklin County, the Engineer's Office utilizes the latest technologies for determining and maintaining roadway centerlines and boundaries; retracing and setting new monuments for original public land surveys; preparing geographic information system mapping for real estate tax assessments; and establishing precise countywide horizontal and vertical control to maintain uniformity in construction, surveying, and mapping.
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
March 17-23, 2024 has been designated as Severe Weather Awareness Week. Be prepared for spring and summer weather hazards including thunder, lightning, tornadoes, and floods by assessing emergency and sheltering plans. Visit ema.ohio.gov for more information.
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
National Surveyors Week highlights the surveying profession and the vital services they provide the public. The FCEO Survey & Records Departments not only performs surveys for Franklin County projects, but they also provide data for professional surveyors. We appreciate their support to our local surveying community. #NSW #NationalSurveyorsWeek
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Franklin County Engineer
We are so excited to participate in the return of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Central Ohio STEM Expo! Kids had "loads" of fun learning how to make strong and stable bridges during the Penny Bridge Activity. We look forward to participating again next year!
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
Today #TeamFCEO attended the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) 2024 State of the Region event. This year’s theme, Connecting Communities: Building the Future of Housing and Transportation, focuses on community accomplishments and highlights upcoming plans for leading our region into the future. We are honored to be a MORPC partner!
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
In honor of the 2024 theme for Women’s History month, “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion”, we would like to recognize Raye Montague who was the first female program manager of ships in the United States Navy.
Franklin County Engineer
Franklin County Engineer
The National Association of Counties held NACo’s Equity + Governance Task Force Convening where #TeamFCEO and officials from the Franklin County Board of Commissioners' Office attended a highly interactive meeting regarding equitable governance. Thank you, NACo, for hosting an informative and educational event.
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970 DUBLIN ROAD
COLUMBUS, OHIO 43215
(614) 525-3030
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Roundabouts

Roundabouts

We want everyone to feel confident, be secure, and to “keep in the loop” with their safe driving practices as they travel modern roundabouts.

To help the public become more familiar with how to drive a roundabout, we’ve created this user guide that shows the various traffic patterns, rules, and general instructions that we hope everyone will follow.

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What is a modern roundabout?

It is a one-way circular intersection with yield control of all entering traffic. Vehicles circulate counter-clockwise at speeds around 20 M.P.H. The lane use is very similar to a typical four-way intersection except for a slight circular adjustment.

Seven rules for safely driving roundabouts:
  • Slow down
  • Get in the correct lane before entering the roundabout:
    • Use the right lane for turning right or going straight (same as a conventional intersection).
    • Use the left lane for going straight or turning left (same as a conventional intersection).
    • Use the left lane to make a U turn.
  • Look for and yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk before entering the roundabout.
  • Yield to all circulating traffic when entering the roundabout. Even if there are two lanes in the roundabout, yield to both.
  • Drive counter-clockwise, following the one-way traffic pattern.
  • Do not change lanes within the roundabout.
  • Look for and yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk upon exiting the roundabout.
Why build a modern roundabout instead of a typical intersection?

Modern roundabouts are safer than traditional intersections, which have more conflict points and operate at higher speeds.

Studies have shown that roundabouts provide nearly an 80 percent reduction in injury accidents since the circular layout dramatically reduces the likeliness of head-on or broadside collisions.

What are some of the other benefits of modern roundabouts?
  • Traffic from all directions is slowed down to the same speed, giving motorists more time to judge and react to traffic.
  • Shorter and better-planned crosswalks are located away from the busy intersection.
  • There is a reduction in pollution and fuel use since there is less idle time for motorists.
  • Slower speeds and fewer stops and starts result in less traffic noise.
  • There are no expensive traffic signals to install or maintain.