Optimum News 12 Newsday.com MSG Varsity Explore LI AM New York Optimum Autos Optimum Homes

Report advocates roundabouts for Smithtown

A view of Main Street in Smithtown. (Feb.

Photo credit: Erin Geismar | A view of Main Street in Smithtown. (Feb. 22, 2012)

Traffic circles at five intersections of Smithtown's Main Street would improve safety by slowing vehicles on the notoriously dangerous road, according to an engineer hired by traffic safety advocates.

Roundabouts on a 1-mile stretch are "the only traffic control system that will reduce pedestrian-vehicle conflicts" on Main Street, engineer Michael Wallwork said in a report released Thursday...

Content Preview This content is exclusive for Newsday digital access and 7-day home delivery subscribers and Optimum Online customers.

Already
registered?
Log in
Already a
subscriber/customer?
Register
Get a 4-week trial for $1
Subscribe

advertisement | advertise on newsday

Follow Suffolk news on social media

Follow Newsday on Twitter

advertisement | advertise on newsday

Top Jobs