New Roundabout earns APWA award

The American Public Works Association Suburban Branch selected the Village of Glenview's new roundabout at Patriot Boulevard and the Costco Access Roadway as a Public Works Project of the Year in the Transportation Category (under $5 million).

The APWA Awards recognize outstanding individuals, groups and chapters representing the best in public works.

The Patriot/Costco roundabout was built to a) improve traffic operations and allow more vehicles to proceed on their way without needing to wait; b) improve safety and reduce vehicle emissions at this intersection; and c) make the conditions safer for pedestrians and cyclists.

Installing roundabouts in place of traffic signals or stop signs has been found to reduce carbon monoxide emissions by 15-45 percent, nitrous oxide emissions by 21-44 percent, carbon dioxide emissions by 23-34 percent and hydrocarbon emissions by 0-40 percent. Constructing roundabouts in place of traffic signals or stop signs also reduced fuel consumption by an estimated 23-34 percent​.

In addition, the Village's traffic study showed that during peak hours of traffic, the Level of Service (LOS) at the intersection will improve from a 'C' grade to an 'A'. An 'A' grade intersection is defined as one that is highly stable with free-flow conditions and little to no congestion.​