US EditionWhy people are calling this controversial new roundabout ‘woke’
- A new Dutch-style roundabout opened in June 2025 in Hemel Hempstead, Herts, immediately dividing opinion among locals and road users.
- The £2 million roundabout funded by Active Travel England aims to prioritize pedestrians and cyclists, sparking controversy over its complexity and cost.
- Advocates for cyclists and officials from Hertfordshire County Council supported the new design, providing a three-minute CGI video to clarify the priority rules and proper use of the roundabout.
- Critics such as David Coulson raised concerns about both the safety and cost of the roundabout, cautioning that accidents or injuries could occur, while others mentioned that drivers would need time to adapt to the new traffic pattern.
- The roundabout reflects a national push to encourage walking and cycling despite skepticism, suggesting ongoing adjustment as users adapt to the design.
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"Woke roundabouts" is a depressing new low when it comes to how the media attempts to report on cycling and active travel
Get your irony meters at the ready, because George Hill is about to lay into how the media sensationalises things about cycling and active travel. It would have been rude not to go for an 'attention-grabbing' title to accompany the article, right?
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